Three-stage hybrid spiking neural networks fine-tuning for speech enhancement by Nidal Abuhajar, Zhewei Wang, Marc Baltes, Ye Yue, Li Xu, Avinash Karanth, Charles D. Smith, Jundong Liu

“…Recently, spiking neural networks (SNNs) have emerged as a promising low-power alternative to ANNs, leveraging their inherent sparsity to enable efficient computation while maintaining performance.MethodWhile SNNs offer improved energy efficiency, they are generally more challenging to train compared to ANNs. …”
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Achieving Narrowband and Stable Pure Blue Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes by Employing Molecular Vibration Limited Strategies in the Extended π‐Conjugated Indolocarbazole Skeleton... by Zhiheng Wang, Xuming Hu, Zhiping Yan, Jie Liang, Xiaoxian Song, Qishen Chen, Hai Bi, Yue Wang

“…Abstract B‐ and N‐heterocyclic fluorophores have reveal promising efficiency in blue organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs) with small full‐width‐at‐half‐maximum (FWHM). …”
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Influence of Different Cationic Polymer-Based Micelles on the Corneal Behavior and Anti-Cataract Effect of Diosmetin by Jing Zhang, Min Zha, Anping Wan, Satya Siva Kishan Yalamarty, Nina Filipczak, Xiang Li

“…<b>Conclusion</b> The modification of micelle vesicles with different cationic polymers significantly influences their performance in ocular drug delivery. …”
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Research and application of Gaussian coupled control bistable stochastic resonance system with independent parameter regulation by Tiantian Hou, Shangbin Jiao, Yi Wang, Nianlong Song, Jianghua Li, Wenchuan Cui

“…Despite this, research to date indicates that for SR systems, whether they are monostable, bistable, or multi-stable, modifications to the system parameters lead to concurrent alterations in the depth and breadth of the potential wells when analyzing engineering signals, which results in suboptimal detection outcomes. …”
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Use of Biowaste for Sodium Removal in Mediterranean Irrigation Water: A Sustainable Approach by Dámaris Núñez-Gómez, Alejandro Andy Maciá-Vázquez, Carlos Giménez-Valero, Juan José Martínez-Nicolás, Pilar Legua, Pablo Melgarejo

“…Microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) revealed structural modifications in the adsorbents before and after treatment. …”
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Overcoming the Low‐Temperature Barrier: Controlling Li₂S Deposition and Enhancing Catalysis in Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries Using Island‐like Bi₂O₃ on rGO by Hai‐Ji Xiong, Ding‐Rong Deng, Yu‐Lin Luo, Jia‐Xi Song, Jin‐Wei Yan, Shuang‐Lin Cai, Jia Liang, Cheng‐Wei Zhu, Ye Zeng, Gui‐Fang Li, Yi Li, Wen‐Jun Zhang, Mei‐Lin Liu, Qi‐Hui Wu

“…This remarkable performance broadens the operating temperature range of LSBs and offers valuable insights for selecting high‐performance cathode modification materials in the future.…”
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From In Vitro Cytotoxicity to In Vivo Zebrafish Assays: A Study on 3,3-Dichloro β-, γ- and δ-Lactams and Their Biological Activity Profiles by Faïza Diaba, María del Carmen Morán, Elisabet Teixidó

“…Future research should further explore structural modifications to enhance efficacy and specificity while minimizing adverse effects.…”
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The private life of deepwater rice: Unravelling exclusive features and unexplored mechanisms by Megha Rohilla, Abhishek Mazumder, Koushik Chakraborty, Dhiren Chowdhury, Nitendra Prakash, Tapan Kumar Mondal

“…More attention is needed to conduct research on DWR at late vegetative or reproductive stages, as well as the factors that determine the threshold level of dissolved O2 in water which triggers anatomical modifications necessary for efficient gas exchange between aerial and submerged plant organs. …”
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Fractal Analysis of Organic Matter Nanopore Structure in Tectonically Deformed Shales by Mingliang Liang, Min Dong, Zongxiu Wang, Kaixun Zhang, Xiaoshi Li, Xingqiang Feng

“…For instance, in areas with different tectonic deformation styles, we can better evaluate the gas storage capacity and production potential of shale reservoirs according to the obtained fractal characteristics, which is of great significance for efficient shale gas development.…”
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Seed yield limitations of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) based on plant structure analysis by S. Kalenska, B. Mazurenko, L. Harbar, M. Zhovtun, A. Yunyk, V. Mokrienko

“…The aim of the research was to establish the patterns of coriander yield formation through the prism of plant structure considering modifications in nutrient conditions and sowing rates. …”
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Advances in colorectal cancer screening and detection: a narrative review on biomarkers, imaging and preventive strategies by Adil khan, Uswa Hasana, Iman Anum Nadeem, Swara Punit Khatri, Shayan Nawaz, Qurat Ulain Makhdoom, Shahab Wazir, Kirtan Patel, Mohamd Ghaly

“…Hope for more individualized and efficient CRC screening and prevention are provided by new research on biomarkers and technological advancements like artificial intelligence and polygenic risk classification. …”
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A Novel Multi-Image Encryption Scheme Using Generalized Rectangular Transform and Advanced 5-D Hyperchaotic Map by Yu-Chi Lan, Chung-Ming Wang

“…This paper presents GRTPHM (Generalized Rectangular Transform and Penta-Hyperchaotic Map), a novel multi-image encryption scheme that enhances security, efficiency, and versatility. The encryption process consists of two key phases: pixel permutation and pixel diffusion. …”
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<i>Drosophila</i> as a Model for Human Disease: Insights into Rare and Ultra-Rare Diseases by Sergio Casas-Tintó

“…Among the animal models commonly used in research, <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> has emerged as an efficient and reliable experimental model for investigating a wide range of genetic disorders, and to develop therapeutic strategies for rare and ultra-rare diseases. …”
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Assessment of Nurses' Perception toward Application of Evidence Based Practice Approach by Nour Al-huda Muhannad Mousa, Jihad Jawad Kadhim

“… Background Evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) has become one of the most effective methods for improving patient outcomes and the quality of care as well as delivering cost-efficient health care. Nurses' perspectives are critical to the successful adoption of evidence -based practice. …”
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Application of versatile reverse genetics system for feline coronavirus by Izumi Kida, Tomokazu Tamura, Yudai Kuroda, Takasuke Fukuhara, Ken Maeda, Keita Matsuno

“…Due to the lack of a versatile toolbox for manipulating the feline coronavirus genome, an efficient method is urgently needed to study the virus proteins responsible for the severe disease. …”
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Entropy-Regularized Attention for Explainable Histological Classification with Convolutional and Hybrid Models by Pedro L. Miguel, Leandro A. Neves, Alessandra Lumini, Giuliano C. Medalha, Guilherme F. Roberto, Guilherme B. Rozendo, Adriano M. Cansian, Thaína A. A. Tosta, Marcelo Z. do Nascimento

“…Six backbone architectures (ResNet-50, DenseNet-201, EfficientNet-b0, ResNeXt-50, ConvNeXt, CoatNet-small) were trained, with and without our modifications, on five H&E-stained datasets. …”
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Amine-Based Solvents and Additives to Improve the CO₂ Capture Processes: A Review by Dennis Loachamin, Jordan Casierra, Verónica Calva, Alex Palma-Cando, Edward E. Ávila, Marvin Ricaurte

“…This review focuses on identifying amine-based solvents and additives that can improve CO₂ capture efficiency while minimizing costs and avoiding substantial modifications to existing industrial facilities. …”
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Engineering TiO2 photocatalysts for enhanced visible-light activity in wastewater treatment applications by Mariam El Mchaouri, Safiya Mallah, Dikra Abouhajjoub, Wafaa Boumya, Rachid Elmoubarki, Abdelhafid Essadki, Noureddine Barka, Alaâeddine Elhalil

“…These materials exhibit efficient visible-light absorption and favorable electronic properties, significantly boosting the photocatalytic activity of TiO2. …”
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Iron chelators loaded on myocardiocyte mitochondria-targeted nanozyme system for treating myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in mouse models by Ke Zhu, Kun Wang, Rongting Zhang, Ziyang Zhu, Wenyuan Wang, Biao Yang, Jun Zhao, Yunli Shen

“…Nanoenzymes like cerium oxide (CeO2) hold promise for mitigating oxidative damage and inhibiting ferroptosis, but their delivery efficiency and biological activity require optimization. …”
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Enhanced membrane protein production in HEK293T cells via ATF4 gene knockout: A CRISPR-Cas9 mediated approach by Byung-Jo Choi, Ba Reum Kim, Ho Joong Choi, Ok-Hee Kim, Say-June Kim

“…Compared to wild-type cells, ATF4-KO cells exhibited a significant increase in membrane protein production, with a 52.2 ± 19.0% improvement. Gene editing efficiency was compared between the two delivery systems, with the two-vector system demonstrating higher efficiency based on T7E1 assays. …”
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