Multiple image encryption algorithm using channel randomization and multiple chaotic maps by Khalid M. Hosny, Yasmin M. Elnabawy, Rania A. Salama, Ahmed M. Elshewey

“…The efficiency of the proposed scheme is validated through key sensitivity, key space analysis, complexity analysis, entropy assessment, and tests, including horizontal, vertical, and diagonal correlation, MSE, PSNR, UACI, and NPCR. …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Study of an Electrokinetic Micromanipulator for Biological Applications by Reza Hadjiaghaie Vafaie, Ali Fardi-Ilkhchy, Sobhan Sheykhivand, Sebelan Danishvar

“…Experimental results demonstrated the efficiency of the proposed chip for biological applications, showing that stronger flows were generated with increasing fluid conductivity and excitation voltage. …”
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Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. Review. by I. V. Vorobyeva, E. V. Shherbakova

“…They give an opportunity to estimate the dynamics of pathological process and the efficiency of surgical and pharmacological treatment. …”
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Adsorption of methylene blue dye using common walnut shell (Juglans regia) like biosorbent: implications for wastewater treatment by María Dominguez, Jeamilette Mendoza, Katherine Figueroa

“…The Thomas model best fits the data, suggesting external mass transfer and intra-particle diffusion. This study provides crucial insights for scaling processes and shows a competitive removal efficiency of methylene blue using walnut shells compared to other biosorbents. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Cyanobacteria Dolichospermum affine Isolated from Freshwater by Dilek Yalçın

“…Chloroform, methanol and water extracts of D. affine were tested to investigate their efficiency against five pathogenic bacterial strains [Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853), Shigella dysenteriae (ATCC 11835), Escherichia coli (ATCC 25924), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213) and Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633)]. …”
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A method for determining fracturing radius of blasting holes based on SF6 gas tracing by Dongxu JIA

“…Combined with the migration law of gas diffusion concentration in three-dimensional space, the quantitative relationship between the SF6 diffusion field and fracture development is identified. …”
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Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii against pathogenic bacteria by P. Bhuyar, M.H. Rahim, S. Sundararaju, G.P. Maniam, N. Govindan

“…It was also found that both the extracts were potentially capable of balancing reactive oxygen species. Disc diffusion assay results indicated that the extract of red alga <em>K. alvarezi </em>were more efficient against <em>B. cereus</em>. …”
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Interlayer-Spacing-Modification of MoS₂ via Inserted PANI with Fast Kinetics for Highly Reversible Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries by Shuang Fan, Yangyang Gong, Suliang Chen, Yingmeng Zhang

“…Ex situ characterization techniques confirm the efficient and reversible intercalation/deintercalation of Zn²⁺ ions within the PANI–MoS₂ layers. …”
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Tuning localized surface plasmon resonance of star-like gold nanoparticles by in situ growth on crystalline nanocellulose for SERS substrates by Alfredo Ayala-Fonseca, Gonzalo Ramírez-García, Andrés De Luna Bugallo, Elder De la Rosa, Pedro Salas

“…These findings demonstrate the ability to control the size, shape, and SERS activity of AuNPs by adjusting CNC concentration, offering valuable insights for designing efficient SERS substrates for analytical applications.…”
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The Cause of Shale Oil Overpressure and Its Influence on Productivity in Jimsar Sag by CAO Zhifeng, LIN Jingqi, LING Liang, WANG Xianhu, TAN Xiaobin, WANG Haipeng, ZHAO Hongyi, XU Rui, ZHANG Yanli

“…The research results provide a basis for prediction and efficient development of shale oil favorable area of Permian Lusaogou formation in Jimsar sag.…”
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Mixed‐matrix membranes incorporating hierarchical ZIF‐8 towards enhanced CO2/N2 separation by Ting Xia, Yuyang Wu, Taotao Ji, Wenjing Hu, Kunpeng Yu, Xinyu He, Ben Hang Yin, Yi Liu

“…Gas permeation results indicate that compared with bulk ZIF‐8 filler, fast diffusion pathways for guest molecules are established in H‐ZIF‐8 filler, resulting in a CO2/N2 separation factor (SF) of 48.77 with CO2 permeability of 645.76 Barrer in terms of H‐ZIF‐8 MMMs with 6 wt % loading, which well exceeds the 2008 Robenson upper bound for CO2/N2 gas pair, thus showing promising prospects for high‐efficiency CO2 capture from flue gas.…”
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Morphology-controlled nickel oxide nanostructures: unlocking high-performance supercapacitor applications by Govindhasamy Murugadoss, Narthana Kandhasamy, Irina V. Zaporotskova, Nachimuthu Venkatesh, Sunitha Salla, Sakthivel Pandurengan

“…This enhanced performance is attributed to its unique porous architecture composed of ultra-fine grains self-assembled into uniform 2D sheets, which facilitate rapid ion diffusion and efficient charge transport. To evaluate practical applicability, an asymmetric two-electrode device was fabricated using NiO-2D as the positive electrode. …”
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Feasibility analysis of carbon nanofiber synthesis and morphology control using a LPG premixed flame by Iftikhar Rahman Bishal, Muhammad Hilmi Ibrahim, Norikhwan Hamzah, Mohd Zamri Mohd Yusop, Faizuan Bin Abdullah, I Putu Tedy Indrayana, Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin

“…The work has proven that flame synthesis of CNFs using commercial LPG is feasible, paving the way for further exploration into cost-efficient CNF production with potential industrial applications.…”
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Phytic acid is an available phosphorus source for maize plants in juvenile phase belonging to two populations with different breeding backgrounds by Maria Carelli, Federica Terlizzi, Carla Scotti

“…Both maize populations were able to grow using phytic acid as the sole P source but organic P utilization was less efficient than Pi; a significant root-released phytase activity, induced by the presence of InsP6, was detected in Po treatment. …”
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Responses of Stem Sap Flow and Diameter of Ailanthus Altissima to Soil Moisture by Liu Yunjie, Zhang Hanhan, Zhang Wei, Ma Changming

“…[Objective] In order to understand the water use strategy of Ailanthus altissima and to formulate efficient water management measures for A. altissima, we investigated the characteristics of sap flow and radial stem variation of A. altissima under four volumetric soil moisture content treatments 〔10%~15% (W1), 15%~20% (W2), 20%~25% (W3), and 25%~30% (W4)〕 and their relationships with meteorological factors. …”
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The effect of coffee as a bio reductant in the synthesis of silver nano particles combined with laser photodynamics for bacteria inactivation by S. D. Astuti, A. Yessica, D. Z. I. Nurdin, A. K. Yaqubi, D. Arifianto, Y. Susilo, A. H. Zaidan, N. A. Abd Razak

“…This study investigates the biosynthesis of AgNPs using robusta, excelsa, and arabica coffee extracts as bioreductors, capitalizing on coffee’s abundance and richness in polyphenols to produce efficient, customizable nanoparticles with improved antibacterial properties. …”
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The Multimessenger Contribution of Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays from Gamma-Ray Bursts by Zhenjiang Li, Fangsheng Min, Yi Jin, Yiqing Guo

“…The most constrained scenario suggests <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mi>f</mi><mrow><mi>C</mi><mi>R</mi></mrow></msub><mo>≤</mo><mn>15</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, indicating that GRBs are less efficient in producing the all-sky UHECR intensity. …”
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Armoring hydrophilic wood-structured ultrathick electrode with bimetallic nitride enables high energy-density supercapacitor by Nannan Ming, Jikun Xu, Jingfang Lei, Cankun Hu, Kaifu Huo

“…Unfortunately, traditional slurry-casting electrodes induce high-tortuous ionic diffusion routes that directly depress the capacitance with a thickening design. …”
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Single-Entry Selective Trunk Block (S-SeTB): An Innovative Approach to Complete Upper Extremity Anesthesia in Weapon-Wounded Patients in Low-Resource Settings by Shabani M, Crespo S, Raingeval X

“…Compared to conventional selective trunk blocks or hybrid brachial plexus approaches, the S-SeTB required lower anesthetic volumes (20– 25 mL) and demonstrated reduced procedural complexity and risks (eg, pneumothorax, vascular puncture).Conclusion: The S-SeTB, combined with SCP and intercostobrachial nerve blocks, offers a reliable, resource-efficient, and safer alternative to traditional brachial plexus block techniques. …”
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Solid-state NMR at natural isotopic abundance for bioenergy applications by Bennett Addison, Malitha C. Dickwella Widange, Yunqiao Pu, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Anne E. Harman-Ware

“…We hope that this review encourages a broader adoption of ssNMR methods in bioenergy research, where it can serve as a pivotal analytical tool for achieving sustainable biomass utilization and advancing a carbon-efficient bioeconomy.…”
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