Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton-Based Photocatalytic Techniques for the Degradation of Nile Blue Dye by Georgia Papadopoulou, Eleni Evgenidou, Dimitra Lambropoulou

“…In this study, the degradation of Nile Blue dye was investigated using homogeneous and heterogeneous photocatalytic methods based on the photo-Fenton reaction. More specifically, for homogeneous photocatalysis, the classical photo-Fenton (UV/Fe²⁺/H₂O₂) and modified photo-Fenton-like (UV/Fe²⁺/S₂O₈²⁻) systems were studied, while for heterogeneous photocatalysis, a commercial MOF catalyst, Basolite F300, and a natural ferrous mineral, geothite, were employed. …”
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Activity and antitoxic properties of Cr-MnOx/TiO2-ZrO2 for low-temperature selective catalytic reduction of NO by LI Zhe, WANG Li, YUAN Li, WANG Zhen-nan, LI Meng-xia, LI Xin

“…Using a sol-gel prepared TiO2-ZrO2 carrier,Cr-MnOx/TiO2-ZrO2composite catalysts were synthesized by a critic acid solution impregnation method. The physical and chemical properties of the catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction,specific surface area determination(BET),scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. …”
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Preliminary Study on Wave Energy Plants for the Leeward Islands of Cabo Verde by Wilson Madaleno Léger Monteiro, António José Nunes de Almeida Sarmento

“…The Monte Carlo method was applied to account for uncertainties in technology costs and their effect on LCOE values. …”
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Quantum-enabled topological optimization of distributed energy storage for resilient black-start operations by Yinchi Shao, Yu Gong, Xiaoyu Wan, Xianmiao Huang, Shanna Luo, Yuntao Cao, Tao Zhang

“…To overcome these limitations, this study introduces a quantum-enhanced framework for dynamic network reconfiguration and topological optimization of ESS to support black-start restoration. The proposed method leverages quantum graph theory and quantum annealing to dynamically determine optimal ESS connectivity and energy redistribution pathways, enabling rapid grid recovery under diverse failure scenarios, including those involving cyber-physical disruptions. …”
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Collaborative Learning for Task-Oriented Semantic Communications: Overcoming Data Mismatch Between Transceivers by Yanhu Wang, Ruidong Li, Changhong Wang, Jia Ye, Chenyuan Feng, Shuaishuai Guo

“…Task-oriented semantic communication (ToSC) enhances efficiency and performance by leveraging task-specific data representations and end-to-end learning, which are more compact and effective than traditional reconstruction-oriented methods. …”
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The Effectiveness of Immersive Educational Technologies Compared to Non-Immersive Ones on Clinical Skills among Nursing and Midwifery Students: A Protocol for a Systematic Review by Nahid Zarifsanaiey, Nilofar Barahmand, Manoosh Mehrabi, Ali Reza Safarpour

“…The primary objective of this study is to determine whether IETs, compared to Non-Immersive ones, is effective in clinical skills among nursing and midwifery students.Methods: This protocol has been created in accordance with the recommendation from the Cochrane Collaboration. …”
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Optimization of multioutlet hydrant location and pressurized irrigation network layout using the GRASP metaheuristic by César González-Pavón, Carmen Virginia Palau, Juan Manzano-Juárez, Santiago Guillem-Picó, Ibán Balbastre-Peralta

“…To address this, the study proposes an optimization approach utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) and the greedy randomized adaptive search procedures (GRASP) algorithm. By determining the optimal location and number of multioutlet hydrants required, the methodology aims to enhance network efficiency, on the one hand, in hydraulic terms when considering the sizing of the multioutlet hydrant and in economic terms in reference to the cost of installation and subsequent maintenance. …”
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Active learning concerning sampling cost for enhancing AI-enabled building energy system modeling by Ao Li, Fu Xiao, Ziwei Xiao, Rui Yan, Anbang Li, Yan Lv, Bing Su

“…As collecting sufficiently representative samples can be difficult, costly, and time-consuming, a distance-based sampling cost metric is proposed to compare the efficiency of different sampling methods, considering the detrimental effects of the actively sampling process on the normal operation of building energy systems. …”
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT IN CHERRY CULTIVATION by Mevlüt GÜL, Metin Göksel AKPINAR, Vecdi DEMİRCAN, Hasan YILMAZ, Tufan BAL, Şerife Evrim ARICI, Mehmet POLAT, Mürşide Çağla ÖRMECİ KART, Musa ACAR

“…The present study aims to develop new suggestions by determining the implementation level of integrated pest management, awareness level regarding the integrated pest management, shortcomings in implementation and efficiency of implementation in cherry cultivation in the region that stands out in Turkey. …”
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Enhanced Ocular Bioavailability and Prolonged Duration via Hydrophilic Surface Nanocomposite Vesicles for Topical Drug Administration by Sa Huang, Yuan Xu, Yingyao Luo, Zhijiong Wang, Fan Li, Zhenmiao Qin, Junfeng Ban

“…Ex vivo experiments using MDCK cells assessed corneal permeability and uptake efficiency. Additionally, in vivo studies were performed in rabbit eyes to determine the nanoparticles’ resistance to elimination by tears and their retention time in the aqueous humor. …”
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Speciation and mobilization of ultra-trace Hg(II) in groundwater by Kunfu PI, Yanxin WANG, Juewen LIU, Ya’nan YANG, Van Cappellen PHILIPPE

“…This study therefore highlights that monitoring of low-level Hg(II) with ultra-sensitive, field-deployable biosensing methods is of significance to understanding mobility and fate of Hg in groundwater and its threat to safe drinking water supply.…”
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Microscopic research on Plantago major L. and Plantago media L. in identification of medicinal plant-based raw material by T. V. Khortetska, G. P. Smoilovska

“…The research has been done with using chloral hydrate according to methods recommended by State Pharmacopeia of Ukraine. …”
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Immobilization of resin photocatalyst in removal of soluble effluent organic matter and potential for disinfection by-products by E.N. Hidayah, R.B. Pachwarya, O.H. Cahyonugroho

“…This study aims to characterize organic matter by resin immobilized photocatalyzed titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and to determine its effectiveness in removing organic matter and potential for disinfection by-products in treated wastewater compare with resin only.METHODS: The bulk parameters, including total organic carbon, aromatic organic carbon as ultraviolet at 254 nm wavelength and specific ultraviolet absorbance value, and disinfection by-products formation potential, including trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids concentration was measured.FINDINGS: The results present that all materials could remove organic carbon in the range 58.18% - 93.45%, aromatic organic carbon removal 48.77% - 76.51%, and specific ultraviolet absorbance value decreased into less than 2 L/mg-m after longer contact time. …”
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Justifying the selection of a neural network linguistic classifier by Olessia Barkovska, Kseniia Voropaieva, Oleksandr Ruskikh

“…Given the escalating demand for precision and efficiency in text classification methods, the evaluation and comparison of diverse neural network models become imperative to determine optimal strategies. …”
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Breeding of industrial hemp with a high content of cannabigerol by the case of ‘Vik 2020’ cultivar by С. В. Міщенко, І. М. Лайко, Г. І. Кириченко

“…To create an industrial hemp variety of the Central European ecological and geographical type with a high cannabigerol content and universal application. Methods. Breeding (self-pollination, creation of artificial populations, selection), field, biochemical (thin-layer and gas-liquid chromatography of cannabinoid compounds), instrumental and technological assessment of fibre quality, and statistical methods. …”
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Influence of pollinators and growth regulators on the development of potato alternaria in the conditions of the Polissya of Ukraine by S. Bomоk

“…Continuation of research in 2019 will determine the most effective options for potato processing, which will ensure the high efficiency of protecting plant potato from illness.…”
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Comparison of transoral and combined approach for surgical treatment of moderately advanced tongue and floor of the mouth cancer by A.   V. Karpenko, R.  R. Sibgatullin, A.  A. Boyko, O. M. Nikolayeva

“…Surgical approach for oral cancer treatment is one of the key factors that determines oncologic effectiveness, risk of postoperative complications, need for reconstructive methods etc. …”
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Compassion fatigue among medical students and its relationship to medical career choice: a cross-sectional survey by Xuemin Zhong, Junming Chen, Bin Yang, Gongbo Li

“…This study explored the prevalence of compassion fatigue among medical students and its relationship to their decision to continue working in clinical medicine after graduation from medical school. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with clinical medicine students in several hospitals in Southwest China using convenience methods. …”
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Influence of the axial loads of rolling stock on the contact-fatigue life of rails by V. S. Kossov, G. M. Volokhov, O. G. Krasnov, M. N. Ovechnikov, A. L. Protopopov, V. V. Oguenko

“…Considering that the share of freight cars with axial loads of 25 tf does not exceed 15...20 %, then on the routes of its use the service life of rails should be expected to decrease by 3...4 %. The method proposed by the authors for predicting the contact fatigue life of rails with increasing axial loads is advisable to improve in part of the experimental determination of the fatigue and strength characteristics of rail steel from the degree of hardening of the rolling surface, its probabilistic properties and the use of the integral distribution law for vertical forces, taking into account the structure of the freight traffic passing through the section. …”
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Environmental and energy issues in biodiesel production using palm oil from the interspecific hybrid OxG and Elaeis guineensis: a case study in Colombia☆ by Mogollon Diego Ignacio Nieto, Venturini Osvaldo José, Batlle Eric Alberto Ocampo, González Aldemar Martinez, Munar-Florez David Arturo, Ramirez-Contreras Nidia Elizabeth, García-Nuñez Jesús Alberto, Borges Pedro Tavares, Lora Electo Eduardo Silva

“…The functional unit was defined as 1.0 MJ of energy produced, and impacts were modeled using SimaPro v.8.0.3 software and quantified using the Impact 2002+ method. The results showed biodiesel from hybrid OxG reduced 6.2% the overall efficiency indicator of the system compared to biodiesel from E. guineensis. …”
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