Enhancement of Image Reconstruction in Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)-Based Communication System Using Conditional Diffusion Model of Generative AI by Soohyun Kim, Jinwook Kim, Youngghyu Sun, Joonho Seon, Seongwoo Lee, Byungsun Hwang, Jeongho Kim, Kyounghun Kim, Jinyoung Kim

“…The approach exploits a conditional diffusion model (CDM) that incorporates conditional factors reflecting the degree of distortion in the received images by the OFDM technique. …”
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Mathematical Theory of Social Conformity I: Belief Dynamics, Propaganda Limits, and Learning Times in Networked Societies by Dimitri Volchenkov, Vakhtang Putkaradze

“…Our approach replaces iterative update rules with a fixed-point formulation that reflects rapid local convergence within social neighborhoods, followed by slower global diffusion. …”
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Mesoporous TiO₂@g-C₃N₄ Nanostructure-Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline Under Full-Spectrum Sunlight by Lizhe Ma, Zhiyong Fang, Jieli Duan, Jin Li, Kefu Zhu, Yinlong Jiang, Bang Ji, Zhou Yang

“…The chemical structure, elemental composition, and optical properties of the heterojunction were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis-DRS). The activity of the m-TiO₂@g-C₃N₄ was evaluated by the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH). …”
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Comparative analysis of drying kinetics, thermodynamic properties, and mathematical modeling of pomegranate peel (Punica granatum L.) in a hybrid solar dryer and an oven dryer by El-Sayed G. Khater, Adel H. Bahnasawy, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Aml Abubakr Tantawy, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ali Salem, Samy A. Marey, Abdelaziz M. Okasha, Khaled A. Metwally

“…Thermodynamic analysis indicated that Gibbs free energy increased with temperature, while enthalpy and entropy decreased, reflecting improved energy efficiency at higher drying temperatures. …”
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The Interplay of Inter- and Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonding in Ether Alcohols Related to n-Octanol by Markus M. Hoffmann, Troy N. Smith, Gerd Buntkowsky

“…The simulations indicate that (a) the variations in densities are correlated to the reduced packing efficiency caused by intramolecular hydrogen bonding, (b) self-diffusion correlates with the stability of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds, and (c) the presence of hydrogen-bonded networks, although small in numbers, affect the viscosity.…”
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Network control theory uncovers aberrant connectome controllability in trigeminal neuralgia by Tiantian Chu, Juan Peng, Feng Gao, Fei Xiong, Ye Tu

“…Conclusions TN is characterized by aberrant network controllability, manifesting as reduced efficiency in routine state transitions and increased energy requirements for network control. …”
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Social Embeddedness of Technology: Prospective Research Areas by Mariya Dobryakova, Zoya Kotel'nikova

“…The paper discusses the capabilities of social sciences for a deeper contextual analysis when setting priorities and, consequently, for helping to make the diffusion of advanced technologies more efficient. …”
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Enhancement of Optoelectronic Properties of Multicrystalline Silicon Using Al-NPs and SiN_x Layer by Mohamed Ben Rabha, Ameny El Haj, Achref Mannai, Karim Choubani, Mohammed A. Almeshaal, Wissem Dimassi

“…These results confirm that the surface passivation of mc-Si using Al-NPs or PS combined with SiN_x is a promising and efficient method to improve the electrical quality of mc-Si wafers, contributing to the development of high-performance mc-Si-based solar cells.…”
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Analytical Pricing of Commodity Futures with Correlated Jumps and Seasonal Effects: An Empirical Study of Thailand’s Natural Rubber Market by Athinan Sutchada, Sanae Rujivan, Boualem Djehiche

“…This paper presents a novel multivariate mean-reverting jump-diffusion model that incorporates correlated jumps and seasonal effects to capture the complex dynamics of commodity prices. …”
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Electronic Quality Enhancement of Multicrystalline Silicon via SiN_x and H₂ Plasma Passivation Using Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition for Photovoltaic... by Achref Mannai, Rabia Benabderrahmane Zaghouani, Karim Choubani, Mohammed A. Almeshaal, Mohamed Ben Rabha, Wissem Dimassi

“…These findings highlight the effectiveness of the PECVD-SiN_x and H₂ plasma treatments for improving the optoelectronic performance of mc-Si, making them promising options for high-efficiency photovoltaic devices.…”
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Influence of Activated Carbon Granulometry on H₂ Purification in Glycerol Reforming Syngas: Adsorption and Kinetic Analysis by Rocio Maceiras, Jorge Feijoo, Leticia Perez-Rial, Miguel A. Alvarez-Feijoo, Naser Eslami

“…Kinetic analysis revealed that the pseudo-second-order and Avrami models fit well with both adsorbents, though GAC aligns more closely with the Avrami model, reflecting its multi-step adsorption mechanism and greater pore diffusion efficiency. …”
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Surface photochemistry: Photodegradation study of pyrene adsorbed onto microcrystalline cellulose and silica by A. S. Oliveira, L. F. Vieira Ferreira, J. P. Da Silva, J. C. Moreira

“…Ground-state diffuse reflectance, time resolved laser-induced luminescence, diffuse reflectance laser flash-photolysis transient absorption and chromatographic techniques were used to elucidate the photodegradation processes of pyrene adsorbed onto microcrystalline cellulose and silica. …”
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Bi Doped TiO2 as a Photocatalyst for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity by İlknur Altın

“…The band gap energies were measured to be of 3.11 eV for TiO2-2 and 3.02 eV for Bi-TiO2 by ultraviolet (UV)-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, revealing that doping Bi improves the efficient interactive relation of the catalyst with visible light. …”
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An experimental investigation into malachite green degradation using highly active NiFe2O4/Bi4O5I2 photocatalyst under visible light by Woon Xuet-Wei, Lam Sze-Mun, Mohamed Abdul Rahman, Zeng Honghu

“…Various characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS), and Mott-Schottky (M-S) analysis were employed to scrutinize the physical, chemical, optical, and electrical characteristics of the as-synthesized photocatalyst. …”
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A novel experimental approach to achieve optical properties of algae panels improving visual-thermal comfort in office buildings by Fatemeh Delkhosh, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad, Ali Goharian, Christian Hepf, Thomas Auer

“…The novelty of this research lies in highlighting a specific framework to obtain the most accurate optical properties in simulation techniques, including specular transmittance, specular reflectance, diffuse transmittance, and diffuse reflectance. …”
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Rationale for the Choice of the Ellipsoidal Reflector Parameters for Biomedical Photometers by N. V. Bezuglaya, A. A. Haponiuk, D. V. Bondariev, S. A. Poluectov, V. A. Chornyi, M. A. Bezuglyi

“…The total transmittance, diffuse reflectance, and absorption graphs depending on the sample thickness were obtained. …”
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Preparation and enhanced photocatalytic performance of N-TiO2/g-C3N4 heterostructure for Rhodamine B degradation by Xiao-xia Lin, Jie-sheng Wu, Qi Shi, Wei-xia Gu

“…The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. …”
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2D CuO/rGO nanocomposite: a novel architecture for enhanced Cr(VI) photo-reduction by Islam Gomaa, Ahmed Helal, Medhat A. Ibrahim, Nasser Mohammed Hosny

“…The nanocomposite was meticulously characterized using XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, XPS, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Structural analysis confirmed the formation of CuO nanosheets (average size: 396 nm, thickness: 6 nm) integrated with rGO, where the rGO acted as an electron acceptor, mitigating charge recombination. …”
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Enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production through tuning charge transfer in TiO2/CdSxSe1–x-DETA nanocomposites with S-scheme heterojunction structure by Aoyun Meng, Renqiang Yang, Wen Li, Zhen Li, Jinfeng Zhang

“…We used electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS), femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy (fs-TAS) and theoretical calculations to comprehensively confirm that the heterojunctions in all nanocomposites conform to the S-scheme mechanism. …”
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Carbon-Rich Nanocomposites Based on Polyaniline/Titania Nanotubes Precursor: Synergistic Effect Between Surface Adsorption and Photocatalytic Activity by Brankica Gajić, Milica Milošević, Dejan Kepić, Gordana Ćirić-Marjanović, Zoran Šaponjić, Marija Radoičić

“…The novel CTTP composites and carbonized pristine TiO₂-NTs (CTNT) were characterized by various techniques, including TEM, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, and TGA. …”
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