Red-emissive carbon dot-cobalt oxyhydroxide nanosystem: A turn-on sensor for α-Glucosidase activity and inhibitor identification by Huihui Sun, Chuanyuan Gao, Yumin Yang, Changqing Liu, Han Qin, Mengyuan Tan, Jin Li, Xiaoxia Li, Kunze Du, Yanxu Chang

“…The development of efficient methods for sensing αlpha-glucosidase (α-Glu) and screening its inhibitors has attracted significant attention due to their pivotal role in discovering therapeutic medicines for Type 2 diabetes. …”
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Categorizing E-cigarette-related tweets using BERT topic modeling by D. Murthy, S. Keshari, S. Arora, Q. Yang, A. Loukas, S.J. Schwartz, M.B. Harrell, E.T. Hébert, A.V. Wilkinson

“…In contrast, unsupervised machine learning approaches, such as topic modeling, allow for efficient analysis of large datasets, uncovering patterns and trends that manual methods cannot achieve at scale. …”
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Predicting a clinically narrow pelvis using neural network data analysis by A. M. Ziganshin, G. B. Dikke, V. A. Mudrov

“…Aim: to improve the efficiency of predicting a clinically narrow pelvis (СNP) using neural network data analysis and to evaluate its prognostic characteristics.Materials and Мethods. …”
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Selection index for economically important traits in Boer crossbred goats using principal component analysis. by Zeleke Tesema, Belay Deribe, Mekonnen Tilahun, Alemu Kefale, Mesfin Lakew, Tesfaye Getachew, Getachew Worku Alebachew, Solomon Gizaw

“…According to the Kaiser method, two principal components were selected from seven investigated traits. …”
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ТHЕ ALGORITHM OF ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL RISKS UNDER INFLUENCE OF INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PARAMETERS by L. O. Lomovskykh, O. V. Mandych, O. O. Kovalenko, N. A. Karasova, A. Orzeł

“…The appropriateness of choosing one or another method is determined by the availability of the required amount of reliable primary statistical information. …”
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Engineering Soil Quality and Water Productivity Through Optimal Phosphogypsum Application Rates by Anrong Luo, Jun Li, Yanan Xiao, Zijian He, Jiaping Liang

“…The comprehensive benefits of phosphogypsum initially increased and then decreased, with an optimal application rate of 0.45% determined through TOPSIS, a method that ranks alternatives based on their proximity to an ideal solution, considering factors including soil quality, crop yield and IWP. …”
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Enhanced antimicrobial efficacy and biocompatibility of albumin nanoparticles loaded with Mentha extract against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Hadi Zare-Zardini, Ameneh Alizadeh, Elham Saberian, Andrej Jenča, Andrej Jenca, Adriána Petrášová, Janka Jenčová, Seyede Tahmine Hasani, Mohammad Amin Heidari, Nafiseh Sahraei

“…Characterization of the nanoparticles by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) confirmed their spherical morphology, a size range of 100–200 nm and uniform distribution. The encapsulation efficiency (EE%) and loading capacity (LC%) of MLAN were determined to be 80% and 72.73%, respectively, indicating a high effectiveness of the encapsulation process. …”
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Selective Leaching Bastnaesite from Bayan Obo Rare Earth Concentrate and the Recovery Process of Rare Earths, Aluminum, Fluoride and Calcium by Yanzhu Liu, Huifang Xiao, Lihui Liu, Xiaofan Ye, Xiaoqian Hu, Yanrong Ding, Yongxiu Li

“…In order to solve the problems of waste gas treatment and comprehensive utilization efficiency of BOREC decomposed by the current concentrated sulfuric acid roasting method (500–700 °C), H₂SO₄-HCl mixed acid assisted by aluminum salt was used to leach out the bastnaesite, and the optimal conditions were determined as follows: c(H⁺) = 7 mol/L, c(1/2H₂SO₄):c(HCl) = 5:1, c(Al₂(SO₄)₃) = 0.25 mol/L, temperature 135 °C, liquid–solid ratio of 42:1, and reaction time 3 h. …”
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Evaluating the Reliability of Powder Bed Fusion for Biomedical Materials: An Experimental Approach by Danut Vasile Leordean, Cosmin Cosma, Nicolae Balc, Mircea Cristian Dudescu

“…To address these issues, this paper introduces a novel method for evaluating the manufacturing process by considering the obtained physico-mechanical characteristics. …”
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Optimization of Thermal Insulation Parameters for Vertical Perimeters in Buildings with Single-Layer Walls by Walery Jezierski, Paula Szczepaniak, Cezary Leszczyński

“…Optimal parameter values were determined based on energy efficiency criteria. This information may be useful for researchers, designers, engineers, and decision-makers when making informed decisions during the design phase of heated buildings.…”
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Synergistic effects of chemical and biochemical fertilization on yield enhancement and oil quality optimization in ‘Zard’ olive cultivars by Mohammad Saeed Tadayon, Ahmad Asgharzadeh, Seyed Majid Mousavi, Kobra Saghafi

“…PurposeThis research evaluates the combined impact of chemical and biological fertilizers on ‘Zard’ olive trees, aiming to reduce chemical dependency, enhance fertilizer efficiency, and improve nutritional value, yield, and oil quality from 2020 to 2023.MethodA factorial design within a randomized complete block was used, focusing on the first factor, soil chemical fertilizer application (CF) at three levels, 100% (CF100), 75% (CF75), and 50% (CF50) of the fertilizer requirement as determined by soil testing. …”
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Copy number variations at the Rhg1 locus and their relationship with resistance to soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) by Dinesh Poudel, Guiping Yan, Carrie Miranda, Gustavo Fernando Kreutz, Intiaz Amin Chowdhury

“…Copy number of each line was determined using 2−ΔΔCq method relative to Williams 82 (single copy) and correlated with the resistance response. …”
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Study on deformation zoning of overlying strata and simulation of rock pressure behavior in longwall top coal caving mining by Xinxian ZHAI, Zhaoyang GUO, Jianchang FANG, Zhiyong ZHANG, Xiaofan ZHAO

“…At present, longwall top coal caving (LTCC) mining is main mining method for safety and efficiency mines with extremely-thick coal seam in China. …”
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The marker-assisted breeding of salinity tolerant forms of rice by K. V. Azarin, A. V. Usatov, M. S. Makarenko, V. A. Khachumov, P. I. Kostylev, E. B. Kudashkina

“…It has been shown that the co-dominant markers ‘RM 493’ and ‘RM 7075’ possess high efficiency during the introduction of the locus SalTol QTL into the domestic varieties of rice. 90 samples have been selected from the plants of the second generation, which were analyzed on the presence of the introduced alleles SalTol with the PCR-method. …”
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Optimized Enoxolone-Loaded Microsponges for Drug Delivery: A Design of Experiments Approach by Juste Baranauskaite, Sedef Sefer, Augusta Zevzikoviene, Andrejus Zevzikovas, Liudas Ivanauskas

“…A design of experiments (DoE) approach was employed for the optimization process. <b>Methods</b>: The microsponges were produced using the <i>quasi</i>-emulsion technique. …”
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P-32 powdered activated carbon detoxifies potentially toxic elements in the Kumasi Abattoir Ghana effluent by Isaac K. Tetteh, Solomon Nandomah

“…The PTE concentrations were determined using standard methods before and after applying the adsorbent. …”
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Anticorrosion Protection of Low-Carbon Steel by the Eco-Friendly Composition Based on Gum Arabic by Mariia-Olena Danyliak, Serhii Lavrys, Yuliia Rizun, Sergiy Korniy

“…Corrosion resistance of low-carbon steel in a 0.1% NaCl solution with and without composition after 3 and 24 h immersion was investigated by electrochemical and weight loss methods. The inhibitory composition with 0.5 g/L concentration was obtained by adding 0.25 g/L of gum arabic and 0.25 g/L of sodium citrate in 1L 0.1% NaCl solution. …”
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Features of using artificial intelligence technologies in the self-education activities of academic and pedagogical staff in higher education institutions by Samko Alla

“…In order to achieve the goal and implement the tasks, a set of theoretical research methods was used: comparative and systematic analysis of scientific sources on information technology; analysis of existing approaches to the use of artificial intelligence in education; assessment of their efficiency and effectiveness; systematization, verification, interpretation, synthesis and generalization of the results. …”
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Red fluorescence intensity as a criterion for assessing remineralization efficacy in early carious lesions by Hee-Eun Kim

“…Methods: Red fluorescence emission rate (ΔR) and fluorescence loss (ΔF) were evaluated in 44 non-cavitated carious lesions by using a QLF-D camera. …”
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A versatile viral system for expression and depletion of proteins in mammalian cells. by Eric Campeau, Victoria E Ruhl, Francis Rodier, Corey L Smith, Brittany L Rahmberg, Jill O Fuss, Judith Campisi, Paul Yaswen, Priscilla K Cooper, Paul D Kaufman

“…Viral vectors are often useful to deliver DNA constructs to cells that are difficult to transfect by other methods. Lentiviruses have the additional advantage of being able to integrate into the genomes of non-dividing mammalian cells. …”
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