Ball milling preparation and the effect of calcination temperature on the photocatalytic performance of titanium dioxide by Israa Zahwa, Ahmad Kassas, Mohamed Mouyane, Jérôme Bernard, Javier Navas, Tayssir Hamieh, David Houivet

“…Despite a low BET surface area, the sample calcined at 700 °C for 30 min demonstrated the highest MB degradation rate, outperforming commercial TiO2 (P25). The improved efficiency is attributed to the synergistic effects between anatase and rutile phases of TiO2. …”
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The Convergence of Heavy and Light Seeds to Overmassive Black Holes at Cosmic Dawn by Haojie Hu, Kohei Inayoshi, Zoltán Haiman, Luis C. Ho, Ken Ohsuga

“…Regardless of seeding mechanisms, the mass ratio converges to a universal value ∼0.1–0.3, set by the balance between gas feeding and star formation efficiency in the nucleus. This behavior defines an attractor in the M _BH – M _⋆ diagram, where overmassive BHs grow more slowly than their hosts, while undermassive seeds experience rapid growth before aligning with the attractor. …”
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Computational paradigm for Mg-Li alloy innovation: Decoding atomic doping mechanisms for targeted property enhancement by Wei Cheng, Ben Jia, Zhicheng Dong, Zhengying Wu, Xin Zhao, Xiaopeng Wan, Zhuo Liu, Heyuan Huang

“…However, most existing studies adopt a top-down analysis approach, and the explanation of the strengthening mechanism of doped atoms is still shallow, failing to fully leverage the economic and efficiency advantages of computer-aided technology. …”
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SOIL SALINIZATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE DEGRADATION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES OF THE TALAS DISTRICT, KAZAKHSTAN by Zhassulan Smanov, Salavat Duisenbayev, Kanat Zulpykharov, Shakhislam Laiskhanov, Zhanarys Turymtayev, Zhenis Kozhayev, Emin Atasoy, Omirzhan Taukebayev

“…They also offer valuable insights for enhancing irrigation efficiency and preserving soil fertility in Talas and other comparable regions. …”
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes as reusable boosters of pyocyanin production for anticancer research by Joanna Honselmann genannt Humme, Kamila Dubrowska, Magdalena Perużyńska, Marek Droździk, Radosław Birger, Martyna Jurkiewicz, Tomasz Kędzierski, Ewa Mijowska, Tomasz Idzik, Jacek G. Sośnicki, Elżbieta Filipek, Mateusz Piz, Rafał Rakoczy, Adrian Augustyniak

“…., as boosters of bioprocesses efficiency. The stimulation of the production of the blue pigment called pyocyanin is one of numerous examples. …”
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D-Band 4.6 km 2 × 2 MIMO Photonic-Assisted Terahertz Wireless Communication Utilizing Iterative Pruning Deep Neural Network-Based Nonlinear Equalization by Jingwen Lin, Sicong Xu, Qihang Wang, Jie Zhang, Jingtao Ge, Siqi Wang, Zhihang Ou, Yuan Ma, Wen Zhou, Jianjun Yu

“…These findings indicate the potential of DNN and pruning techniques to enhance the performance and efficiency of terahertz communication systems, providing valuable insights for future high-capacity, long-distance wireless networks.…”
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Macro Memory Cell Generator for SKY130 PDK by Emilio Isaac Baungarten-Leon, Susana Ortega-Cisneros, German Pinedo-Diaz, Miguel Angel Rivera Acosta, Francisco Javier Rodriguez Navarrete, Uriel Jaramillo-Toral, Cristian Torres Gonzlez, Juan Carlos Garcia Lopez

“…The framework thus serves as a valuable tool for memory design in the context of the SKY130 PDK, opening doors for more efficient and optimized chip designs.…”
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Transcriptomic and Proteomic Analyses of the Liver and Ileum Identify Key Genes and Pathways Associated with Low and High Groups of Social Genetic Effect of Residual Feed Intake by Patrick Kofi Makafui Tecku, Zhenjian Zhao, Kai Wang, Xiang Ji, Dong Chen, Qi Shen, Yang Yu, Shengdi Cui, Junge Wang, Ziyang Chen, Jia Xue, Guoqing Tang

“…These findings offer valuable insights into how SGEs influence feed efficiency and shed light on the fundamental mechanisms underlying it.…”
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The state of orthopaedic trauma-related registries in Latin America: benefits, barriers, and bearings by Luis G. Padilla-Rojas, MD, PhD, FIOTA, Roberto E. López-Cervantes, MD, PhD, FIOTA, César A. Álvarez-Rengifo, MD, PhD, FIOTA, Claudia Medina-Monje, MD, Ángela Hernández-Arenas, MD, Jaime Leal, MD, Marcos C. Leonhardt, MD, MSc, Matheus L. Azi, MD, MSc, PhD, Horacio Tabares-Neyra, MD, Vincenzo Giordano, MD, PhD, FBCS, David Escalante, MD, Jorge Álvarez, MD, Cristian Pintado, MD, Rafael E. Amadei-Enghelmayer, MD, Germán Garabano, MD, Lara Zaez, MD

“…Fracture registries offer a valuable means to enhance understanding of musculoskeletal trauma and related care, providing information that may reduce variation in care, optimize efficiency, improve outcomes, and lower costs. Registries enable healthcare authorities to pinpoint areas of concern, such as a rise in fall-related hip fractures among older adults, and to monitor the effectiveness of public health initiatives aimed at preventing fractures, such as fall prevention programs. …”
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Hydrogen production by the water-gas shift reaction: A comprehensive review on catalysts, kinetics, and reaction mechanism by Leila Dehimi, Oualid Alioui, Yacine Benguerba, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Javed Khan Bhutto, Ahmed M. Fallatah, Tanuj Shukla, Maha Awjan Alreshidi, Marco Balsamo, Michael Badawi, Alessandro Erto

“…Numerous studies have focused on developing optimal WGS catalysts with the desired characteristics and efficiency. This review extensively discusses various catalysts for different stages of WGSR, including low, medium, high-temperature, and sour WGS catalysts. …”
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Simultaneous determination of 7 thiols associated proteins in lymphoma patients’serum and cerebrospinal fluid by UHPLC-HRMS technique by Qingkun Ma, Mei Zhang, Yongshuai Fan, Han Zhao, Kun Wang, Xiaojing Wang, Yanling Mu

“…Furthermore, a novel PCNSL monitoring model was developed based on different those combined with machine learning algorithm. …”
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LEO-PNT Feasibility Aspects: Satellite Navigation Payload Size, Weight, and Power Analysis by Mayank, F. S. Prol, V. Lunden, Z. Saleem, Guillem Foreman-Campins, S. Sharma, E. S. Lohan, M. Z. H. Bhuiyan, S. Kaasalainen, H. Kuusniemi, J. Praks

“…Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are expected to improve the robustness and reliability of critical Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services by increasing both the efficiency and diversity of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). …”
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Comparative analysis of solvent-based and solvent-free (melting) methods for fabricating 3D-printed polycaprolactone-hydroxyapatite composite bone scaffolds: physicochemical/mechan... by Brigita De Vega, Brigita De Vega, Abir Dutta, Abir Dutta, Aisha Mumtaz, Bob C. Schroeder, Craig Gerrand, Ashleigh S. Boyd, Ashleigh S. Boyd, Deepak M. Kalaskar, Deepak M. Kalaskar

“…It also highlights the differences in workflows between the two methods and their scalability implications, emphasizing the importance of considering workflow efficiency and the potential for automation in scaffold fabrication processes for bone tissue engineering applications.…”
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Monosaccharide coating modulate the intracellular trafficking of gold nanoparticles in dendritic cellsKey findings by Meshal A. Alobaid, Sarah-Jane Richards, Morgan R. Alexander, Matthew I. Gibson, Amir M. Ghaemmaghami

“…Our investigation aimed to elucidate the intracellular uptake and trafficking of AuNPs coated with different combinations of monosaccharides (mannose, galactose, and fucose) in DCs. …”
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Enhancing the Catalytic Performance of PdNPs for Cr(VI) Reduction by Increasing Pd(0) Content by Hongfei Lai, Ling Tan, Zhenkun Shi, Shiyi Huang, Wenjia Yu, Guotong Wei, Jianping Xie, Shuang Zhou, Chaoyu Tian

“…These results suggest that Pd(0) content is a key determinant of catalytic efficiency in Cr(VI) reduction and that optimizing chemical treatments to enhance Pd(0) levels can substantially improve catalyst performance.…”
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Combining UAV Multispectral and Thermal Infrared Data for Maize Growth Parameter Estimation by Xingjiao Yu, Xuefei Huo, Long Qian, Yiying Du, Dukun Liu, Qi Cao, Wen’e Wang, Xiaotao Hu, Xiaofei Yang, Shaoshuai Fan

“…The leaf area index (LAI) and leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) are key indicators of crop photosynthetic efficiency and nitrogen status. This study explores the integration of UAV-based multispectral (MS) and thermal infrared (TIR) data to improve the estimation of maize LAI and LCC across different growth stages, aiming to enhance nitrogen (N) management. …”
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Ethanol consumption during gestation promotes placental alterations in IGF-1 deficient mouse placentas [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not appr... by Mario Bermúdez De León, Diego Rodríguez-Mendoza, Carolina Zertuche-Mery, Inma Castilla-Cortázar, Oscar R Fajardo-Ramírez, Fabiola Castorena-Torres, Marcela Galindo-Rangel, Patricio Gómez-Álvarez, Irene Martín-Estal, Andrea Leal López

“…Results IGF-1 deficiency and ethanol consumption during pregnancy altered placental morphology, and decreased placental efficiency and AAH expression in placentas from all genotypes. …”
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Gene Cloning, Purification, and Characterization of a Cold-Active Alkaline Lipase from <i>Bacillus cereus</i> U2 by Baoxiang He, Ning Li, Yan Qin, Liang Xian, Jin Zhou, Sijia Liu, Jing Zhang, Jingtao Wu, Qingyan Wang, Xinquan Liang

“…Cold-active lipases are particularly well suited for industrial processes that operate at low temperatures (such as food processing and environmental remediation) due to their high catalytic efficiency and energy-saving benefits. In this study, a novel lipase—LipU (GenBank accession: PV094892)—was heterologously expressed from <i>Bacillus cereus</i> U2 and characterized for its low-temperature adaptability and alkaline resistance. …”
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Design and Characterization of Bispecific and Trispecific Antibodies Targeting SARS-CoV-2 by Jiayang Wang, Qi Qian, Yushan Jiang, Zuxin Liang, Yun Peng, Wei Zhao, Yang Yang, Chenguang Shen

“…The pseudoviruses’ neutralization assay and the virus challenge to BALB/c mice were deployed to assess the efficiency of recombinant antibodies in vitro and in vivo. …”
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Genome-wide association study revealed candidate genes associated with egg-laying time traits in layer chicken by Yifan Guo, Yuqi Chen, Huanjie Guo, Binghui Wang, Yiwei Xiong, Jun Ding, Jingyi Li

“…In modern intensive caged laying hen production, variations in egg-laying time (ELT) among layers often increase the workload for egg collection, thereby raising the costs of labor or power and reducing overall efficiency. For management purpose, early and synchronized ELT is also advantageous, particularly to large-scale layer farm. …”
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