Biological characteristics of Multidrug-Resistant Proteus mirabilis Bacteriophage and Its Antibacterial Effect on Chicken Breast Meat by PAN Shunyuan, CHEN Qibai, WANG Hongyue, KONG Xiangyu, PANG Shenyu, GAO Dongyang, SONG Jun

“…Crystal violet staining and plate counting were employed to assess the ability of the phage to remove biofilms and the efficiency in removing biofilms on different materials was evaluated using the plate counting method. …”
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Radiation dosimetry performance appraisal of the optimal concentration of nitro blue tetrazolium dye in PVA composite film at low X-ray doses by Reham Albejadi, Saleh Alashrah, Yassine El-Ghoul, Zabih Ullah, Saleh A. Almatroodi

“…To meet this requirement, a composite film has been developed using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer and nitro blue tetrazolium (NBT) dye to measure low radiation doses effectively. Methods: Various concentrations of NBT dye (ranging from 0.75 to 15 g/L) were tested to determine the optimal concentration for maximum efficiency. …”
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Development and Characterization of Silibinin-Loaded Nanoemulsions: A Promising Mucoadhesive Platform for Enhanced Mucosal Drug Delivery by Ana Paula Santos Tartari, Joslaine Jacumazo, Ariane Krause Padilha Lorenzett, Rilton Alves de Freitas, Rubiana Mara Mainardes

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study focuses on the development and characterization of SLB-loaded nanoemulsions designed for mucosal delivery. <b>Methods:</b> Nanoemulsions were prepared using the spontaneous emulsification method, guided by pseudoternary phase diagrams to determine selected component ratios. …”
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Pre-Hospital Point-of-Care Troponin: Is It Possible to Anticipate the Diagnosis? A Preliminary Report by Cristian Lazzari, Sara Montemerani, Cosimo Fabrizi, Cecilia Sacchi, Antoine Belperio, Marilena Fantacci, Giovanni Sbrana, Agostino Ognibene, Maurizio Zanobetti, Simone Nocentini

“…The primary objectives were to determine if the 0/1 h algorithm of the Atellica VTLi is non-inferior to the standard laboratory method for diagnosing AMI and to analyze rule-out/rule-in times and emergency department (ED) stay times. …”
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Hydrophobicity and performance analysis of beverage and agricultural waste torrefaction for high-grade bio-circular solid fuel by Napat Kaewtrakulchai, Sutthipoj Wongrerkdee, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan, Namfon Samsalee, Chao-Wei Huang, Kanit Manatura

“…Furthermore, this study demonstrates an efficient method for enhancing the fuel quality of biomass, contributing significantly to the bio-circular green economy concept.…”
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Impact of Promoters on the Catalytic Performance of Nanostructured Nickel/Carbon Matrix for the Decomposition of Methane by Adeel Ahmad, Iqra Reyaz Hamdani, Abdul Rasheed Pillantakath, Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Srinivasakannan Chandrasekar, Mohammad Mozahar Hossain

“…Hence, an attempt is made to assess the effect of promoters namely Cu and Mo on the Ni/porous carbon matrix, synthesized using a hydrothermal method. The proportion of Cu and Mo are varied to determine the optimal loading, to maximize conversion and stability using pure methane as the feedstock. …”
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Enteric-coated microencapsulation improves the therapeutic effect of cinnamon oil on artificially infected chicken with Escherichia coli by Huanling Xing, Fang Zhou, Jianhao Lin, Junfeng Ban, Junyi Huang, Xinghai Li, Hanjun He, Yanqun Li, Mei Bai, Xiangxiu Liang, Hong Wu

“…Dissolution of enteric CEO microcapsules was determined by the paddle method. We observed that the low-dose CEO microcapsule (APEC+MCL) with at least 75 % lower CEO content increased the bioavailability of CEO. …”
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Optimizing Small Cell Performance: A New MIMO Paradigm With Distributed ASTAR-RISs by Shakil Ahmed, Ahmed E. Kamal, Mohamed Y. Selim, Md Akbar Hossain, Saifur Rahman Sabuj

“…Additionally, we use the dual method to determine the optimal ON/OFF status of the ASTAR-RIS. …”
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Evaluating Maize Residue Cover Using Machine Learning and Remote Sensing in the Meadow Soil Region of Northeast China by Zhengwei Liang, Jia Du, Weilin Yu, Kaizeng Zhuo, Kewen Shao, Weijian Zhang, Cangming Zhang, Jie Qin, Yu Han, Bingrun Sui, Kaishan Song

“…By comparing the accuracy of these methods, the most accurate model was determined and applied to subsequent CRC estimation. …”
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The impact of targeted advertising on the consumer by E. A. Ponomareva, E. A. Popova, N. R. Ponomarev

“…The purpose of the study is to identify factors influencing the efficiency of targeted advertising, determine optimal strategies to increase its impact on consumers, and also determine its effectiveness in attracting attention, generating interest and stimulating demand for goods and services.Materials and methods. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL CONFIRMATION OF EQUATIONS’ ADEQUACY OF GEOMETRIC CONNECTIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL MACHINE WITH THE BRUSH WORKING BODY PARALLELOGRAPHIC SUSPENSION by S. D. Ignatov, S. I. Tsekhosh

“…The authors arise the question of increasing the efficiency of the municipal machine. Moreover, the influence of the clamping force of the brush body on the surface and on the brush deterioration and, as a consequence, on the quality of the roadway cleaning is highlighted in the article.Methods and materials. …”
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Optimization and Stability Evaluation of Simulating Milk Fat Globule Membrane Delivery Systems for DHA-rich Algal Oil by Bo WANG, Shiwei LIU, Jianfeng SUN, Shenglin DUAN, Youqiang YU, Xishan MA, Jia LIU, Peng YUAN, Wenxin WANG, Yuanyuan LIU, Xiaoyang ZHENG

“…Objective: To enhance the bioavailability of functional substances and the stability of reprocessed products, the development of different algal oil product forms and the application of simulated milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) embedding systems in food research and development were investigated. Methods: Algal oil containing no less than 74% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was utilized as the main embedding component. …”
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Construction and application of the three-level storage information system in the management of low-cost surgical consumables (手术室低值耗材三级库信息化管理模式的构建及应用)... by XU Ying (许瑛), YANG Lijun (杨利君), MENG Yuehua (孟月华), LIU Lin (柳琳), ZHANG Lianen (张怜恩)

“…Objective To evaluate the three-level storage information system in the management of low-cost surgical consumables. Methods The standard information module for various kinds of low-cost surgical consumables was established, and essential data of low-cost surgical consumables in each operation unit was determined. …”
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Phase transformation and flow simulation of weld pools at the crack tips of elbows under pulsed current by Si ZHANG, Mingjiang ZHOU, Yuheng LIANG, Biwei FU

“…It is advisable to determine the pulse discharge power, duration, and interval through simulations prior to repairing microcracks in high-pressure elbows using pulsed currents, thereby improving both the accuracy and efficiency of actual elbow crack repairs.…”
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Implementing Remote Radiotherapy Planning to Increase Patient Flow at a Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa: Protocol for a Prospective Feasibility Study by Duvern Ramiah, Sonwabile Ngcezu, Oluwatosin Ayeni, Okechinyere Achilonu, Mariam Adeleke, Theo Nair, Joseph Otten, Daniel Mmereki

“…The primary goal is to determine whether remote planning can maintain plan quality while enhancing efficiency and minimizing treatment delays. …”
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A Segment Anything Model Approach for Rice Seedlings Detection Based on UAV Images by H. Rezvan, M. J. Valadan Zoej, F. Youssefi, F. Youssefi

“…Accurate estimation of regional rice yields is crucial for food security and efficient agricultural management. In this regard, the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that have revolutionized crop monitoring by providing high-resolution images for precision agriculture, is beneficial. …”
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Using Spinodal Decomposition to Investigate Diffusion Enhancement and Vacancy Population by Xinren Chen, Frédéric De Geuser, Alisson Kwiatkowski da Silva, Chuanlai Liu, Eric Woods, Dirk Ponge, Baptiste Gault, Dierk Raabe

“…Abstract Material sustainability requires energy‐efficient and rapid strengthening processes. In alloys, strengthening through diffusion‐driven precipitation is limited by the low vacancy concentration, with fewer than one vacancy per 100 billion lattice sites at room temperature in metals such as aluminum and iron under thermodynamic equilibrium. …”
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Behavioral assessment of well-being in the naïve laboratory ferret (Mustela putorius furo) by Molly J. Goodfellow, Lorena E. Hong, Boris Piskoun, Julie L. Proctor, Jody C. Cantu, Gary Fiskum

“…Overall, this study provides a simple and efficient method to assess psychological well-being and environmental exploration in both juvenile and young adult laboratory ferrets. …”
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Transcriptomic and Metabolic Analysis Reveal Potential Mechanism of Starch Accumulation in <i>Spirodela polyrhiza</i> Under Nutrient Stress by Xin Fang, Yan Hong, Yang Fang, Li Cheng, Zhaofeng Li, Caiming Li, Xiaofeng Ban

“…This study suggests that nutrient stress is a green and efficient method of increasing the starch yield of duckweed, which represents an important insight for developing duckweed starch resources.…”
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Regulating the N-oxidation selectivity of P450BM3 monooxygenases for N-heterocycles through computer-assisted structure-guided design by Liu Yang, Zhongji Pu, Jianping Wu, Xiaofeng Liu, Zhe Wang, Haoran Yu, Liuwei Wang, Yan Meng, Gang Xu, Lirong Yang, Wenlong Zheng

“…This study provides an efficient N-oxide synthesis method and insights into P450BM3’s molecular mechanisms.…”
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