Investigating the role of hybrid binary feedstocks (waste cooking oil, palm oil, and jatropha oil blends) in biodiesel production: engine performance, emissions, and combustion cha... by A.S. El-Shafay, M.A. Mujtaba, Fahid Riaz, M.S. Gad

“…For B20 (60:40 WCO–Palm), B20 (60:40 WCO–Jatropha), B20 (60:40 Palm–Jatropha), WB20, PB20, and JB20 mixtures, specific fuel consumptions were increased by 1.4 %, 2.8 %, 4.3 %, 5.6 %, 6.8 %, and 8.3 %, respectively, while thermal efficiencies were declined by 1.7, 3, 4.5, 6, 7, and 8 %, respectively. …”
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Optical CO2 Gas Sensing Based on TiO2 Thin Films of Diverse Thickness Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles by Muhammad Akram Raza, Anam Habib, Zakia Kanwal, Syed Sajjad Hussain, Muhammad Javaid Iqbal, Murtaza Saleem, Saira Riaz, Shahzad Naseem

“…The enhanced sensing efficiency of TiO2/AgNP nanostructures owing to synergistic effects suggests a promising role of our manufactured sensors in practical applications.…”
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Hidden Brain State-Based Internal Evaluation Using Kernel Inverse Reinforcement Learning in Brain-Machine Interfaces by Jieyuan Tan, Xiang Zhang, Shenghui Wu, Zhiwei Song, Yiwen Wang

“…The design of reward signal significantly impacts the learning efficiency of the RL-based decoders. Existing reward designs in the RL-based BMI framework rely on external rewards or manually labeled internal rewards, unable to accurately extract subjects’ internal evaluation. …”
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Sludge from stoneworking enterprises: prospects of using it as an additive in the ceramic industry by V.V. Korobiichuk, I.V. Leonets, V.I. Shamrai, V.V. Melnyk-Shamrai, A.O. Kryvoruchko

“…The study focuses on the granulometric composition of sludge obtained at stoneworking enterprises using different stone processing technologies, including diamond-cable and disc machines. …”
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Is Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy associated with better functional and oncological outcomes? Literature review and meta-analysis by Najib Isse Dirie, Gaurab Pokhrel, Wei Guan, Mukhtar Adan Mumin, Jun Yang, Jackson Ferdinand Masau, Henglong Hu, Shaogang Wang

“…Objective: To evaluate the efficiency, safety and clinical outcomes of Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RS-RARP) in comparison with the standard RARP. …”
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Double-diffusive mixed convection and entropy generation of Fe3O4-CoFe2O4-water hybrid nanofluid in an enclosure with a heated wavy cylinder by Sharaban Thohura, Md. Mamun Molla

“…These temperature and concentration differences ensure the double diffusive natural convection within the enclosure; in contrast, the top side's left-to-right movement sustains the forced convection inside it. …”
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Modern Percutaneous Hallux Valgus Surgery for Revision of Recurrent Hallux Valgus by Andreas Kurt Toepfer MD PhD, Pawel Chomej MD, Pablo Mococain MD, Henryk Liszka MD PhD, Robbie Ray MBChB, ChM(TO), FRCSed(Tr&Orth), FEBOT, Tom Lewis MBChB (Hons) BSc. (Hons) MFSTEd FRCS(Tr&Orth), Peter Lam MBBS (Hons), FRACS, FAOA, David Gordon MB ChB, MRCS, MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth)

“…The principles of HV revision surgery do not differ from the initial goal of hallux valgus correction, which is to restore physiologic alignment and alleviate symptoms. …”
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Remoção de carga orgânica e produtividade da aveia forrageira em cultivo hidropônico com águas residuárias da suinocultura Removal of organic load and productivity of forage oat in... by Raimundo R. Gomes Filho, Antonio T. Matos, Demetrius D. Silva, Hermínia E.P. Martinez

“…<br>A study to quantify the productivity of forage oat and the efficiency in the removal of the organic load of swine wastewater, used in different proportions for composition of the nutritive solution for the hydroponic cultivation, was accomplished inside a shed, containing individualized systems of cultivation, in tanks of 3.20 x 0.80 m, equipped with aeration systems. …”
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2-Deoxy-D-Glucose and ES-936 sensitize cancer- but not normal cells to both low- and high LET irradiation by Katja Kratz, Henrieke Förster, Kira Vogel, Marco Durante, Marco Durante, Burkhard Jakob, Burkhard Jakob

“…IntroductionMetabolic differences of normal- and cancer cells represent an important target for the development of novel cancer treatment strategies. …”
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Application of Transfer Entropy Measure to Characterize Environmental Sounds in Urban and Wild Parks by Roberto Benocci, Giorgia Guagliumi, Andrea Potenza, Valentina Zaffaroni-Caorsi, H. Eduardo Roman, Giovanni Zambon

“…To accurately distinguish between different sound components, a combination of selective analysis techniques is necessary. …”
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Evaluating Geostatistical and Statistical Merging Methods for Radar–Gauge Rainfall Integration: A Multi-Method Comparative Study by Xuan-Hien Le, Naoki Koyama, Kei Kikuchi, Yoshihisa Yamanouchi, Akiyoshi Fukaya, Tadashi Yamada

“…Simpler methods are easier to apply across different conditions. RBF emerged as the most practical and transferable option, offering strong generalization, minimal calibration needs, and computational efficiency. …”
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Exploring potential of tobramycin complexes for combating biofilms: In silico and In vitro studies by Vividha Dhapte-Pawar, Bhumika Kothe, Rama Bhadekar

“…The viscosity of the F2 batch remained within acceptable limits and was stable at 40 ± 0.5 °C and 75.0 ± 5 % RH. The gel efficiently delivered antimicrobial drugs to bacteria within biofilms. …”
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Preoperative prediction of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor invasion using multiparametric MRI radiomics by Qiuyuan Yang, Tengfei Ke, Jialei Wu, Yubo Wang, Jiageng Li, Yimin He, Jianxian Yang, Nan Xu, Bin Yang

“…The combined radiomics model had the highest prediction efficiency. The area under curve (AUC) of the training set was 0.885 (95% CI, 0.819-0.952), and the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity were 0.951,0.826, and 0.725. …”
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THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF STUDENTS OF ENGINEERING AND PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALTIES by Tsys Oleh, Arkhypov Ihor

“…It has been stated that the traditional methodology of conducting classes involves significant time spent on note-taking of educational material, which can be mastered with greater efficiency using information and communication tools. …”
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Design and Analysis of an Electric Integrated Work Vehicle for Corn Intertillage Fertilization and Pesticide Spraying by Dongdong Gu, Jiahan Zhang, Yijie Ding, Yongzhen Wang, Jie Yang, Ge Shi, Bin Li, Junqiang Zhao

“…When the vehicle is moving in reverse, the duckbill always remains closed, and at different speeds, the opening angle change curve of the duckbill controller is smooth and regular. …”
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Liposome-encapsulated antibiotics and biosurfactants: an effective strategy to boost biofilm eradication in cooling towers by Marcus Vinícius Dias-Souza, Ihtisham Ul Haq, Sérgio Pagnin, Andrea Azevedo Veiga, Vera Lúcia dos Santos

“…No significant size-dependent differences were observed for chloramphenicol liposomes, with maximum inhibition around 60% at both sizes. …”
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The relationship between gallstone disease and the genetic variants of the sterol transporter adenosine triphosphate–binding cassette G8 and G5 in Egyptians by Menna A. Hassan, Salwa M. Abo El-Khair, Noha M. Mesbah, Dina M. Abo-Elmatty, Asmaa R. Abdel-Hamed

“…These polymorphisms result from nucleotide substitutions in the gene sequences, which affect the transporter’s ability to efficiently regulate cholesterol secretion into the bile. …”
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Preparation Process and Performance Analysis of Oxygen-containing Coating on Transition Metal by MA Ru, ZHONG Wuye, JIN Rui, REN Siqi, YAO Siyu, QI Lijun

“…As candidate materials for the collector in thermionic energy converters (TECs), reducing the surface work function of transition metals can lower the barrier index between TEC electrodes, thereby improving their thermoelectric conversion efficiency and promoting the application of TEC in the fields of aerospace and deep space exploration. …”
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Properties and computational insights of catalysts based on amide linked polymer for photo-Fenton remediation of Rhodamine B dye by Asmaa M Fahim, Khadiga Mohamed Abas

“…After 80 min, BAT/CMC/CuFe2O4 achieved a maximum removal efficiency for RhB of 39.5% at 303 K, while the photo-Fenton oxidation process completely decomposed RhB (94.2%). …”
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Uptake of Immunization and Its Determinants among Children of Migrant Population Residing in Amreli, Gujarat, India by Nikita M Savani, Yamini Gurjar, Nitin Lodha, Richa Nathwani

“…Aim and background: Immunization stands as a cornerstone of public health advancements, offering unparalleled effectiveness and cost-efficiency. The overall known vaccination coverage of resident children in Amreli was 60.1%, as per the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5). …”
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