Evaluation of toxicity, local biocompatibility, biodegradation, and systemic metabolism of cellulose/alginate/strontium apatite membranes implanted subcutaneously in mice by Juliana Dantas da Costa, Erika Iara de Souza Araújo, Juan Feliphe Silva de Castro, Tamiris Bezerra Costa, Érika Patrícia Chagas Gomes Luz, Rodrigo Silveira Vieira, Igor Iuco Castro-Silva

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate membranes originating from pure or oxidized bacterial cellulose (BC)/alginate/strontium apatite hydrogels regarding toxicity, biocompatibility, biodegradation and metabolism. Methods: The toxicity was measured by incubating the materials with Artemia salina for 24 h, and mortality and the 50% lethal concentration were determined in comparison to potassium dichromate by Probit analysis. …”
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Evolutionary pattern of pressure-relief gas transportation-storage area in fully mechanized mining face and its engineering practice in Huangling minefield by Tuanjie LI

“…The results of engineering practice show that the design of extraction boreholes based on the distribution characteristics of the pressure-relief gas transportation-storage area can effectively improve the efficiency of unloaded gas extraction and ensure the efficient production of the working face.…”
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Asia's carbon footprint: Unraveling the role of natural resource rent, standard of living and energy consumption by Muhammad Imran, Mo Chen, Mohammad Khalilullah, Gao Min, Ma Zezheng

“…Amid escalating climate risks and uneven decarbonization trajectories, understanding the distributional determinants of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is essential for guiding Asia toward equitable and sustainable development. …”
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Variogram modelling optimisation using genetic algorithm and machine learning linear regression: application for Sequential Gaussian Simulations mapping by André William Boroh, Alpha Baster Kenfack Fokem, Martin Luther Mfenjou, Firmin Dimitry Hamat, Fritz Mbounja Besseme

“…The objective of this study is to develop an advanced approach to variogram modelling by integrating genetic algorithms (GA) with machine learning-based linear regression, aiming to improve the accuracy and efficiency of geostatistical analysis, particularly in mineral exploration. …”
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Modified fuzzy logic and artificial bee colony: An artificial intelligence approach to optimization and power quality improvement in an MPPT-based system by Musawenkosi Lethumcebo Thanduxolo Zulu, Rudiren Sarma, Remy Tiako

“…Microgrids are the most efficient method for generating, distributing, and regulating power for consumers using localized distributed energy resources. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Fluctuating Wind Effects on an Offshore Deck Structure by Jin Ma, Dai Zhou, Zhaolong Han, Kai Zhang, Jennifer Nguyen, Jiabao Lu, Yan Bao

“…This study conducts an investigation to analyze the wind-induced structural response of a typical offshore deck structure. An accurate and efficient mixture simulation method is developed to simulate the fluctuating wind speed, which is then introduced as the boundary condition into numerical wind tunnel tests. …”
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Development and validation of mPCR-CEFA for detecting multiple deletion and non-deletion thalassemia genotypes by Jingping Xu, Jingping Xu, Baoyan Ren, Qixun Fang, Kangfeng Lin, Kangfeng Lin, Xingan Xing, Xingan Xing, Jingting Lin

“…It successfully detected complex compound genotypes like αCD 74α/−α4.2, βCD 17/βN and αWSα/--SEA, βCD 37/βN (or αWSα/--SEA, βCD 37/βCD 37), which were challenging for traditional approaches.ConclusionThe mPCR-CEFA method is a reliable, efficient, and scalable tool for genetic diagnosis of thalassemia. …”
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Identification of Major Bleeding Events in Postoperative Patients With Malignant Tumors in Chinese Electronic Medical Records: Algorithm Development and Validation by Hui Li, Haiyang Yao, Yuxiang Gao, Hang Luo, Changbin Cai, Zhou Zhou, Muhan Yuan, Wei Jiang

“…Given the higher sensitivity of the LR method (89.47%) and the higher specificity of the CNN method (89.24%) in the test set, both models hold promise for practical application, depending on specific clinical priorities.…”
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Disinfection of Surfaces Contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus by UV Radiation of Low-Pressure Mercury-Vapour Lamp by D. N. Masyakin, A. E. Alferov, S. G. Kikot’, I. A. Androshchuk, V. B. Kirillov, S. L. Kirillova, E. A. Koval’chuk, M. A. Kotov, V. А. Lopota, I. G. Rudoy, N. G. Solov’ev, A. M. Soroka, V. V. Trufanova, N. Ya. Chepurenkov, A. N. Shemyakin, M. Yu. Yakimov, S. V. Borisevich

“…Materials and methods. To carry out prompt disinfection of surfaces, a specially designed source of UV radiation with a power of 7.5 W at a wavelength of 254 nm in the form of a portable flashlight was employed, which has a high efficiency of UV radiation output and the possibility of long-term autonomous operation from a compact battery. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF DEEP FLUORIDATION OF ENAMEL DURING SECONDARY MINERALIZATION OF THE PERMANENT TEETH ENAMEL by H. V. Sorochenko

“…Among the advantages of method of deep fluoridation of enamel (A.Knappvost, 1986) there are its painlessness, duration (3 minutes) and multiplicity of procedures (once every 6 months). …”
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Estimation of Hydraulic Properties of Growing Media from Numerical Inversion of Mini Disk Infiltrometer Data by Hadi Hamaaziz Muhammed, Ruediger Anlauf, Diemo Daum

“…The very rapid estimation of hydraulic properties using a Mini Disk Infiltrometer has great potential for practical use compared to the very time-consuming standard methods. The objectives of this study were (1) to calibrate simulated cumulative stepwise infiltration under different suctions with the measured data from Mini Disk Infiltrometer, (2) to evaluate the efficiency of the Hydrus-2D inverse model to predict water dynamics through substrates, (3) to compare the substrate hydraulic parameters obtained through the numerical inversion model to those obtained via laboratory methods, and (4) to provide recommendations on how to effectively use the MDI-based method for practical applications. …”
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Transciliary drainage with Molteno 3 implantation in neovascular glaucoma. A clinical case by P. Yu. Cheglakov

“…Preliminary results of Molteno 3 transciliary drainage show long-term efficiency of this method. Further study of this technique need it to determine theindications and contraindications for this technique.…”
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Nutritional Traffic Light Knowledge and Food Choices: A Cross-Sectional Study at Purchase Point by Nasrin Nasimi, Maryam Mohammad Hosseini, Fatemeh Mohammadi Nasrabadi, Cain CT Clark, Shiva Faghih

“…This study aimed to assess the association between knowledge of Nutritional Traffic Light Labels (NTLL) and food choicesin Shiraz, Iran.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 418 individuals were randomly selected from chain stores. …”
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Prilling as an Effective Tool for Manufacturing Submicrometric and Nanometric PLGA Particles for Controlled Drug Delivery to Wounds: Stability and Curcumin Release by Chiara De Soricellis, Chiara Amante, Paola Russo, Rita Patrizia Aquino, Pasquale Del Gaudio

“…Curcumin (CCM), a hydrophobic compound classified under BCS (Biopharmaceutics Classification System) class IV, was selected as the model drug. Methods: Key process parameters, including polymer concentration, solvent type, nozzle size, and surfactant levels, were optimized to obtain stable particles with a narrow size distribution determined by DLS analysis. …”
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Optimization of New Energy Storage System Configurations Considering Wind–Solar Energy Consumption Capacity by Haonan Dong, Zuoliang Yu, Yuehua Li, Qianwen Han, Li Zhou

“…The test results show that after the majorization of energy memory arrange by this method, the maximum values of distributed generation absorption ratio, load peak valley difference degree, and load fluctuation degree are 0.74, 0.15, and 0.17, respectively; energy utilization efficiency reaches 75.5%; the change of the state of condition of the vanadium redox battery is relatively gentle, and the fluctuation range is between 0% and 60%; the effective wind and solar absorptive capacity of each node is above 11 GW/h.…”
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Investigating the Relationship between Air Pollutants and Meteorological Parameters in the Agricultural Sector of Mazandaran Province Using Logistic Regression by Majid Ghorbani, Abolfazl Mahmoodi, Mohammad Khaledi

“…In fact, this study is going to investigate the process of pollutants using logistic regression method and time series analysis to examine the efficiency and flexibility of these methods in modeling. 2-Materials and Methods Studied air pollution measuring stations in this work include Gulogah, Ghaemshahr, Sari and Kiasar stations. …”
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Analytical Solution of Two-Dimensional Sine-Gordon Equation by Alemayehu Tamirie Deresse, Yesuf Obsie Mussa, Ademe Kebede Gizaw

“…The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method are demonstrated by four of our test problems, and solution behavior of the test problems is presented using tables and graphs. …”
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Mathematical Modeling of Gas-Cleaning Equipment with a Highly Developed Phase Contact Surface by Plyatsuk L. D., Ablieieva I. Yu., Vaskin R. A., Yeskendirov M., Hurets L. L.

“…Environmental and economic efficiency, as well as the optimal choice of environmental and auxiliary equipment took into account.…”
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Wall conditions on HL-2A and HL-3 tokamaks by Chengzhi Cao, Xiangmei Huang, Yi Hu, Yanfeng Xie, Jun Zhou, Tao Qiao, Jinming Gao, Laizhong Cai, Zeng Cao

“…The study also evaluated the effectiveness of various methods for removing impurities. Additionally, siliconization on HL-3 was implemented successfully with determination of all key control parameters.…”
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Solar Absorption Air Conditioning Systems Based on Low Temperature Evaporative Air Coolers by Doroshenko A.V., Antonova A.R., Kovalenko S.A.

“…The results obtained allow us to expand the field of practical use of evaporative cooling methods, for example, to achieve air comfort parameters in the air conditioning system with a developed, more effective than the traditional, circuit design.…”
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