Water Relations and Physiological Response to Water Deficit of ‘Hass’ Avocado Grafted on Two Rootstocks Tolerant to <i>R. necatrix</i> by Ana Moreno-Pérez, Araceli Barceló, Clara Pliego, Elsa Martínez-Ferri

“…After rewatering, photosynthetic rates fully recovered, suggesting some ability of these rootstocks to withstand water stress, enabling the ‘Hass’ variety to adapt to region-specific constraints.…”
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A reach-integrated hydraulic modelling approach for large-scale and real-time inundation mapping by R. Chlumsky, R. Chlumsky, J. R. Craig, J. R. Craig, B. A. Tolson, B. A. Tolson

“…This method is implemented into a new modelling software package called Blackbird and is tested via verification of the code and a benchmark case study comparing multiple approaches in the ability to approximate 2D model results. The Blackbird model vastly outperforms the simpler HAND–Manning method and also outperforms a traditional HEC-RAS 1D model when evaluated for accuracy of approximating a 2D model benchmark. …”
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Investigation of confocal microscopy for differentiation of renal cell carcinoma versus benign tissue. Can an optical biopsy be performed? by Michael C. Phung, Andrew R. Rouse, Jayce Pangilinan, Robert C. Bell, Erika R. Bracamonte, Sharfuddeen Mashi, Arthur F. Gmitro, Benjamin R. Lee

“…The goal of this study is to validate the ability of confocal microscopy to quickly and accurately differentiate between normal renal tissue and cancer. …”
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Coupling research on employment centers and their service area with rail transit network-a case study of Shanghai, China by Wang Jun-Li, Hu Gang-Yu, Huang Jian-Zhong, Zhang Tian-Ran, Wang Jing-Xin

“…Compared to other centers, regional center has a strong distribution of sphere of influence of employment centers. 3) The number and accessibility of rail transit stations significantly influence the ability to gather large numbers of employees, supporting the radial expansion of employment centers. …”
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EPI-DynFusion: enhancer-promoter interaction prediction model based on sequence features and dynamic fusion mechanisms by Ao Zhang, Jianhua Jia, Mingwei Sun, Xin Wei

“…As a result, the development of efficient computational models has become essential. …”
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Enhancing grid connected wind energy conversion systems through fuzzy logic control optimization with PSO and GA techniques by Abdelhalim Borni, Noureddine Bessous, Layachi Zaghba, Abdelhak Bouchakour, Melkamu Sisay Agmas, Enas Ali, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim, Ayman Hoballah

“…The novelty of employing fuzzy logic control optimized with PSO and GA lies in its ability to address inherent challenges in wind energy systems, such as varying wind speeds and grid voltage fluctuations. …”
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Maize and soybean yield prediction using machine learning methods: a systematic literature review by Ramandeep Kumar Sharma, Jasleen Kaur, Gary Feng, Yanbo Huang, Chandan Kumar, Yi Wang, Sandhir Sharma, Johnie Jenkins, Jagmandeep Dhillon

“…Abstract Today’s agronomy is data-rich, and machine learning (ML) provides the ability to efficiently predict crop yields, utilizing high-volume data to optimize agricultural decision-making. …”
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D³-YOLOv10: Improved YOLOv10-Based Lightweight Tomato Detection Algorithm Under Facility Scenario by Ao Li, Chunrui Wang, Tongtong Ji, Qiyang Wang, Tianxue Zhang

“…Accurate and efficient tomato detection is one of the key techniques for intelligent automatic picking in the area of precision agriculture. …”
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Importance of ice algae versus phytoplankton in the diet of megabenthic organisms under contrasting sea ice conditions (Canadian Arctic): a dual biochemical approach (SIA and HBIs) by Thibaud Combaz, Thibaud Combaz, Ursula Witte, Thomas A. Brown, Philippe Archambault

“…Overall, organisms responded rapidly and efficiently to this pulse of fresh organic matter but trends in resource utilisation (quality and quantity) were observed based on feeding strategy. …”
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A lightweight personnel detection method for underground coal mines by Shuai WANG, Wei YANG, Yuxiang LI, Jiaqi WU, Wei YANG

“…The proposed algorithm significantly improves the accuracy of personnel detection in underground coal mines, and efficiently solves the problem of difficult personnel detection caused by low brightness and uneven illumination.…”
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Perancangan dan Pembuatan Sistem Informasi Retensi Rekam Medis Rawat Jalan di Puskesmas Jenggawah Kabupaten Jember by Andri Permana Wicaksono, Muhaiminul Aziz, Feby Erawantini, Ida Nurmawati

“…The implementation of retention still aplied manually, caused retention activity did not run effectively and efficiently, and did not in accordance with the times. …”
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Valorization of pinecone as a pyrolysis feedstock: identification of bio-oil and synthesis of activated biochar for Cr(VI) elimination from wastewater by Alfares, Amenah Adnan, Younis, Afyaa Muayed, Rasheed, Lana Abdalhameed, Fadhil, Abdelrahman Basil

“…In conclusion, PC could be used as a pyrolysis feedstock to produce BO with high-content aromatic oxygenates besides ABC with a high surface area, a microporous structure and an efficient ability to eliminate Cr(VI) ions from wastewater.…”
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«Useless» Science: How to Evaluate Performance of Basic Research by Helmut Gassler, Andreas Schibany

“…Availability of highly qualified and skilled scientists is essential for an efficient capture of new knowledge. Companies, possessing similar human capital, have the ability to absorb information from outside thus increasing in-house expertise. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Neonatal Jaundice among Mothers at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Questionnaire-based Cross-sectional Study by Sankeerthana Kamani, GN Shreekrishna, MO Abhishek, Santosh T Soans

“…Introduction: Neonatal jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinaemia, is a commonly encountered clinical condition in the postnatal period due to the immaturity of an infant’s liver’s ability to metabolise bilirubin efficiently. Early detection and prompt intervention are necessary to reduce the risk of severe hyperbilirubinaemia and associated complications, such as kernicterus. …”
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Budgetary Factors and the Quality of Education Service Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in Northern Division Kabale District. by Atwongyeire, Redeemer

“…Schools should adopt more sophisticated budget planning and management tools to ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources. …”
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Comprehensive numerical prototyping of paper-based microfluidic devices using open-source tools by Gabriel S. Gerlero, Zahar I. Guerenstein, Nicolás Franck, Claudio L.A. Berli, Pablo A. Kler

“…We demonstrate the software’s effectiveness in two example cases, showcasing its ability to accurately reproduce complex phenomena involved in paper-based devices. …”
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Precision enhancement of CAR-NK cells through non-viral engineering and highly multiplexed base editing by Joseph G Skeate, Minjing Wang, Yueting Zhao, Kanut Laoharawee, Beau R Webber, Branden S Moriarity, Joshua B Krueger, Alexandria K Gilkey, Erin M Stelljes, Mitchell G Kluesner, Emily J Pomeroy, Nicholas J Slipek, Walker S Lahr, Patricia N Claudio Vázquez, Jason B Bell, Kendell Clement, Ella J Eaton, Jae-Woong Chang

“…Background Natural killer (NK) cells’ unique ability to kill transformed cells expressing stress ligands or lacking major histocompatibility complexes (MHC) has prompted their development for immunotherapy. …”
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Dyslexia Analysis and Diagnosis Based on Eye Movement by R. Vaitheeshwari, Chih-Hsuan Chen, Chia-Ru Chung, Hsuan-Yu Yang, Shih-Ching Yeh, Eric Hsiao-Kuang Wu, Mukul Kumar

“…Dyslexia is a complex reading disorder characterized by difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition, poor spelling, and decoding abilities. These challenges are not due to intellectual, visual, or auditory deficits. …”
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Successful establishment of CRISPR-based genome-edited clonal cell populations from primary cells of buffalo, goats, and sheep by Priyanka Singh, Bosco Jose, Devika Gautam, Aseem Tara, Shreya Malhotra, Sacchinandan De, Manoj K. Singh, Naresh L. Selokar

“…In the present study, we demonstrated an efficient method to generate CRISPR-edited single-cell clonal populations of farm animals, including buffalo, goats, and sheep. …”
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Probiotic spore-based antigen delivery: a novel oral vaccine strategy against Vibrio infections in aquaculture by Marina De Stefano, Giovanni Di Gregorio Barletta, Simona Morgera, Ylenia De Luca, Chiara Belaeff, Karen Power, Loredana Baccigalupi, Gionata De Vico, Ivan Conte, Ezio Ricca, Anella Saggese

“…Spores of various species of the Bacillus genus are widely used as probiotics and have been shown to efficiently display antigens in a non-recombinant way. …”
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