Three-dimensional thermomechanical modelling beneath Guerrero, Mexico, and its relation to the occurrence of interplate seismic phenomena by Nobuaki Suenaga, Shoichi Yoshioka, Vlad Constantin Manea, Marina Manea, Erika Jessenia Moreno, Yingfeng Ji

“…Finally, we compared the estimated dehydration processes on the plate interface for the optimal model with interseismic events. These findings suggest that considerable dehydration from MORB within the oceanic crust and ultramafic rock within the slab mantle occurred near long-term slow slip events and tectonic tremor regions.…”
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The impact of intravenous iodinated contrast agents on radiotherapy dose calculation and radiobiological effect predictions in central lung cancer by Defu Yang, Feng Shang, Ying Xu, Ying Yan

“…NTCP for lung radiofibrosis was 20.42% higher with the AAA algorithm, suggesting increased risk.ConclusionThe AAA algorithm tends to overestimate both tumor control and normal tissue complications, while the AXB algorithm provides more conservative estimates. These findings highlight the importance of algorithm choice in optimizing treatment planning and minimizing adverse effects in radiation therapy.…”
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<i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> S1 as a Novel Dual-Functional Probiotic Strain for High-Efficiency Organoselenium Biotransformation in Functional Food Development by Lin Yuan, Jianfeng Yuan, Chen Gao, Haoming Zhao, Chengye Wu, Zhong-Hua Yang

“…This study introduces <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> S1, a novel Se-enriched probiotic strain isolated from traditional Chinese sauerkraut, and systematically optimizes its capacity for selenite biotransformation. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Hollow Glass Microspheres and Sisal Fibers in Natural Gypsum-Based Composites: Achieving Lightweight, High-Strength, and Aesthetically Superior Construction... by Chang Chen, Yuan Gao, Shaowu Jiu, Yanxin Chen, Yan Liu

“…Sisal fibers with controlled length parameters (10–15 mm) were uniformly dispersed within the gypsum matrix. …”
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Melatonin Enhances Tomato Salt Tolerance by Improving Water Use Efficiency, Photosynthesis, and Redox Homeostasis by Chen Ru, Yuxuan Liu, Xingjiao Yu, Chuanliu Xie, Xiaotao Hu

“…Simultaneously, it stimulated the accumulation of osmolytes to enhance cellular osmotic adjustment capacity and optimized ion uptake to maintain cellular ion homeostasis. …”
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Biocarbon derived from Lantana camara L. leaf and seed for adsorption of heavy metals from floriculture wastewater by Hussen Hassen, Zekeria Yusuf, J. M. Sasikumar

“…The biosorption efficiency of L. camara derived biocarbon was optimized, with leaf-derived biocarbon achieving 89.62% Cd, 83.0% Pb, and 78.0% Zn removal at an optimal dose of 4 g, compared to 77.14% Cd, 68.0% Pb, and 63.2% Zn for seed-derived biocarbon. …”
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Response of Growth, Yield, and Yield Components of Teff [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter] Varieties to Blended NPS Fertilizer Rates in Bule Hora Woreda, Ethiopia by Reta Tesfaye, Abinet Bekele, Yared Tesfaye

“…The study concluded that growing Boset and Tsedey varieties with 150 kg NPS ha−1 is economically optimal for teff cultivation. Therefore, the use of 150 kg NPS ha−1 fertilizer is recommended for optimal production of these teff varieties in the study area and other regions with comparable agroecology.…”
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Size-Dependent Surface Energy in Pd Nanoparticles for Enhanced Alkaline Ethanol Electro-Oxidation by A. Santoveña-Uribe, J. Maya-Cornejo, M. Estevez, I. Santamaria-Holek

“…Significantly, we identify an optimal mean diameter of approximately 28 nm for enhanced electrocatalytic activity, revealing critical size-dependent effects on catalytic efficiency. …”
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Study on techno-functional properties of pecan flour with different lipid content by Nancy Genoveva Camera, Silvina Acosta, Gabriela Silvina Muchiutti, Virginia Judit Larrosa

“…The study highlights the complex interactions between pH, NaCl, and lipid content, significantly influencing WAC, EA, and ES. These findings provide insights for optimizing the functionality of pecan flour in food formulations. …”
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Electroconvulsive therapy generates a postictal wave of spreading depolarization in mice and humans by Zachary P. Rosenthal, Joseph B. Majeski, Ala Somarowthu, Davin K. Quinn, Britta E. Lindquist, Mary E. Putt, Antoneta Karaj, Chris G. Favilla, Wesley B. Baker, Golkoo Hosseini, Jenny P. Rodriguez, Mario A. Cristancho, Yvette I. Sheline, C. William Shuttleworth, Christopher C. Abbott, Arjun G. Yodh, Ethan M. Goldberg

“…These results challenge a long-held assumption that seizure is the primary outcome of ECT and point to new opportunities for optimizing ECT stimulation parameters and treatment outcomes.…”
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Predicting Irrigation Water Quality Indices Based on Data-Driven Algorithms: Case Study in Semiarid Environment by Dimple Dimple, Jitendra Rajput, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Ahmed Elbeltagi

“…As a result, machine learning algorithms can improve irrigation water quality characteristics, which is critical for farmers and crop management in various irrigation procedures. Additionally, the findings of this research suggest that ML models are effective tools for reliably predicting groundwater quality using general water quality parameters that may be acquired directly on periodical basis. …”
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Potential role of 4-hydroxyisoleucine in enhancing fertility in male mice with diet-induced obesity by Emmanuel Osei Nkansah, Yunzhu Lan, Hui Zhang, Binbin Xu, Qiaodan Li, Mohammad Ishraq Zafar, Jian Xu

“…Comprehensive evaluations included (1) metabolic assessments (body weight, glucose, insulin and pyruvate tolerance tests, and blood serum lipids), (2) sperm analysis (count, concentration, and morphology), (3) fertility testing (mating trials and in vitro fertilization), (4) testicular histopathology (fat deposition and apoptosis), (5) biochemical assays (reproductive hormones, oxidative stress markers, and inflammatory cytokines), and (6) molecular analyses (mRNA sequencing and qPCR validation of differentially expressed genes).Results4-HIL treatment improved metabolic parameters, including reduced weight gain, enhanced glucose tolerance, and optimized blood serum lipids, compared to HFD controls. …”
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Clinical Application of MAGiC Method in Distinguishing Between Pituitary Adenoma and Rathke’s Cleft Cyst by Ra Gyoung Yoon, Boeun Lee, Moon jung Hwang, Soo Jeong Park

“…These findings suggest the potential for the broader application of MAGiC imaging in clinical practice to improve diagnostic accuracy.…”
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Dual 500-μs wide pulse neuromuscular electrical stimulation enhancing sensorimotor cortical excitability by Yun Zhao, Yanying Yan, Xiaoling Zhang, Guanghui Xie, Renqaing Yang, Shuaidong Zou, Fengmei Gao, Wencheng Sun

“…However, to enhance the cortical activities induced by NMES, the corresponding strategies should be carefully designed with optimal stimulation parameters. The aim of the present study is to investigate whether the pulse assignment with wide-pulse-based Variable Frequency Trains improves sensorimotor cortical excitability.MethodsA block-designed experiment was conducted with NMES delivering current to right biceps brachii muscle in nine healthy right-handed adults to evoke repetitive elbow flexion under similar kinetic parameters (p &gt; 0.05). …”
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Acute effects of motor learning models on technical efficiency in strength-coordination exercises: a comparative analysis of Olympic snatch biomechanics in beginners by Achraf Ammar, Atef Salem, Marvin Simak, Fabian Horst, Wolfgang Schöllhorn

“…Despite the development of various motor learning models over many decades, the question of which model is most effective under which conditions to optimize the acquisition of skills remains a heated and recurring debate. …”
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Pilot design and modeling of the A2O process for cell growth kinetics to increase the efficiency of organic and nutrient removal from Pardis city wastewater by Mojtaba Darzi Daronkola, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Fazel Amiri

“…In kinetic study, Ks was determined to be 27.9 g COD/m3, µH as 4.4 1/day, bH as 0.0085 1/day and YH as gCOD XH /(gCOD SS) as 0.42. Based on the findings, the synthetic coefficients in the Lineweaver-Burk and Hanes models are suitable, but in the Hofstee model, the amount of K and Kd is lower than the optimal amount for the proper exploitation of the pilot. …”
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Thrust Force and Delamination Analysis on Redmud-Filled Coconut Sheath Fiber Polyester Composite by Sundarakannan Rajendran, Yo-Lun Yang, Uthayakumar Marimuthu, Arumugaprabu Veerasimman, Geetha Palani, Karthick Babu, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam

“…The analysis of drilled hole surfaces reveals matrix cracks, fiber extraction, and matrix smearing, underscoring the importance of optimizing drilling parameters, selecting appropriate tools, and implementing effective cooling methods to improve the overall surface finish and quality of drilled fiber composites. …”
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High-temperature epitaxial growth of tantalum nitride thin films on MgO: structural evolution and potential for SQUID applications by Michelle Cedillo Rosillo, Oscar Contreras López, Jesús Antonio Díaz, Agustín Conde Gallardo, Harvi A. Castillo Cuero

“…This research investigates the influence of varying deposition parameters, including substrate temperature and ambient gas composition, on the structural, morphological, and superconducting properties of the films. …”
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Comparison of platelets characteristics according to various processing methods by O. V. Karpova, I. V. Obraztsov, P. E. Trakhtman, A. A. Ignatova1, M. A. Panteleev, S. A. Rumyantsev

“…In this paper we analyzed the impact of the platelet storage solution and different methods of pathogen inactivation (X-rays, UV-irradiation after photosensitization with riboflavin) on morphological and functional parameters of platelets. Our findings allow optimizing the technology of preparation and processing of PC to achieve greater effectiveness of transfusion therapy.…”
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A diet rich in fibre and vegetable protein during gestation and lactation shapes maternal immunity, intestinal microbiota and lipid metabolismResearch in context by Karla Rio-Aige, Marta Selma-Royo, Malén Massot-Cladera, Amandine Everard, Margarida Castell, María José Rodríguez-Lagunas, María Carmen Collado, Francisco José Pérez-Cano

“…Summary: Background: Establishing optimal maternal nutritional habits during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and early life is crucial for the health and welfare of both the mother and the child. …”
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