Application of numerical analysis and machine learning techniques to improve drying performance and energy consumption of microwave-assisted convective dryer by Hany S. El-Mesery, Ahmed H. ElMesiry, Mohammad Kaveh, Zicheng Hu, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Sara Elhadad

“…The combined microwave-hot air-drying technology is a modern okra drying method with significant research value and practical production potential. These findings provide a scientific foundation for optimizing the combined microwave-hot air drying of okra, supporting its industrial application for improved efficiency and product quality.…”
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Agroclimatic Suitability of Biomass Sorghum in West Java, Indonesia: A CLIMEX-Based Study for Renewable Energy Development by Eka Putri Wulandari, Impron, Handoko, Erma Yulihastin, Sanaullah Zehri, Bayu Faisal Nugraha

“…This study evaluates the agroclimatic suitability of biomass sorghum in West Java, Indonesia, using the CLIMEX modeling framework to simulate ecoclimatic parameters and growth indices under local climatic conditions. …”
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Performance of Row Cover with Mulch on Early Sowing of Watermelon in Semi-Arid Region by G. V. Prajapati, M. A. Sojitra, S. P. Cholera, B. K. Jadav, P. M. Chauhan

“…Various yield and yield attribute parameters were recorded and analysed. The research findings indicated that the removal of row covers 30 days after sowing significantly influenced main vine length (2.72 m), number of nodes per main vine (36.40), number of fruits plant-1 (2.53), yield plant-1 (4.21 kg) and yield ha-1 (62.32  t ha-1). …”
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Production Capacity Prediction for Tight Gas Reservoirs Based on ADASVRLGBM by MENG Sihai, ZHANG Zhansong, GUO Jianhong, HAN Zihao, ZENG Weijie, LYU Hengyang

“…The model utilizes GridSearchCV (Grid Search Cross-Validation) to fine-tune the hyperparameters of each algorithm and applies a genetic algorithm to optimize the weight combinations of the sub-models. …”
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Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma by Chuanhua Feng, Ru Yuan, Xiaolin Tang, Jian Zhou, Ying Kong, Huiling Guo, Yaokun Xiong, Jinfang Hu

“…Abstract This study systematically investigated the effect of hydrodistillation (HD) on the yield of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma following ultrasonic pretreatment using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESS) as the medium. The parameters for ultrasonic pretreatment were analyzed using single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the yield of essential oil. …”
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Effect of Wall, Roof, and Window‐to‐Wall Ratio on the Cooling and Heating Load of a Building in India by Asim Ahmad, Om Prakash, L. S. Brar, Kashif Irshad, S. M. Mozammil Hasnain, Prabhu Paramasivam, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie

“…Similar trends are observed for Buildings 2 and 3. These findings underscore the critical role of optimizing building envelope parameters, particularly orientation, shape, and WWR, in achieving significant energy savings. …”
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Innovative Use of Hermetia illucens Frass Extract as Priming to Promote Tomato and Wheat Growth and Protection by Leonardo Coviello, Maria Nuzzaci, Patrizia Falabella, Carmen Scieuzo, Rosanna Salvia, Domenico Ronga, Antonella Vitti

“…Phytotoxicity and in vitro antagonism assessments (mycelial growth inhibition of about 40%) allowed to define the optimal dilution of 10% of pasteurised‐frass extract (pFE) to employ for seed priming. …”
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The Molecular Recognition of Lurasidone by Human Serum Albumin: A Combined Experimental and Computational Approach by Nevena Živković, Emina Mrkalić, Ratomir Jelić, Jovica Tomović, Jadranka Odović, Marina Ćendić Serafinović, Miroslav Sovrlić

“…Binding characteristics were analyzed through quenching mechanisms, thermodynamic parameters, and competitive site marker experiments. …”
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Shape morphing of additively manufactured metallic kinematic structures to trace single- and doubly-curved surfaces by Pier H. de Jong, Vahid Moosabeiki, Marius A. Leeflang, Mohammad J. Mirzaali, Amir A. Zadpoor

“…However, the improved shape morphing capability often comes at the expense of mechanical strength under uni-axial tensile loads. These findings provide a framework for optimizing structures designed to achieve efficient surface conformance and adaptability in load-bearing applications.…”
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Synergistic Effects of Thermal Cycles and Residual Stress on Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties in Monel 400 and AISI 316L Weld Joints by Balram Yelamasetti, Sri Phani Sushma, Zubairuddin Mohammed, Hussain Altammar, Mohammad Faseeulla Khan, Syed Quadir Moinuddin

“…Microstructural analysis identified coarse Ni-Cu phases in the Monel 400 heat-affected zone (HAZ), austenitic structures in AISI 316L, and intermetallic compounds in dissimilar welds. The findings highlight the impact of thermal distribution, residual stress, and microstructural evolution on weld performance, providing insights into optimized welding parameters for improved joint integrity and mechanical properties.…”
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Comparison of athlete diet index and body composition between professional and non-professional athletes: a comparative cross-sectional study by Elaheh Dehghani, Zahra Gohari Dezfuli, Sakineh Shab Bidar, Fereshteh Torki, Tohid Seif Barghi, Kurosh Djafarian

“…This study underscores the importance of personalized nutrition strategies for optimizing athletic health and performance, particularly for nonprofessional athletes who may not have access to professional dietary guidance. …”
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Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Male Reproduction: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications for Fertility Management by Aris Kaltsas, Fotios Dimitriadis, Athanasios Zachariou, Nikolaos Sofikitis, Michael Chrisofos

“…This narrative review integrates current evidence from in vitro studies, animal models, and clinical research to clarify the roles of PDEs in effecting the male reproductive tract, with an emphasis on the mechanistic pathways underlying cyclic nucleotide signaling, the cellular specificity of PDE isoform expression, and the effects of PDE5 inhibitors on Leydig and Sertoli cell functions. Although certain findings suggest potential improvements in sperm motility, semen parameters, and a more favorable biochemical milieu for spermatogenesis, inconsistencies in study design, limited sample sizes, and inadequate long-term data temper definitive conclusions. …”
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Multi-Subject Remote Heart Sound Monitoring Using mmWave MIMO RADAR by Isabella Lenz, Yu Rong, Adarsh A. Venkataramani, Daniel W. Bliss

“…The system employs a Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave RADAR with optimized parameters for heart sound recording. A complete RADAR signal processing chain is developed, incorporating automatic subject detection and localization using temporal features, spatial beamforming to separate signals from multiple subjects, and heart sound signal extraction. …”
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Gut Microbiome as a Potential Marker of Hematologic Recovery Following Induction Therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients by Valentina Salvestrini, Gabriele Conti, Federica D'Amico, Gianluca Cristiano, Marco Candela, Michele Cavo, Silvia Turroni, Antonio Curti

“…Conclusions Despite certain study limitations, our findings suggest that evaluating GM features could serve as a potential marker for hematologic recovery. …”
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Flavonoids of Mao Jian Green Tea Ameliorate Glycemic Metabolism in Type-2-Diabetic Rats via AMPK Signaling Pathways and Gut Microbiota Regulation by Lei Wu, Yao Niu, Fei Liu, Jiongling Tian, Zhilin Ma, Jiahui Yang, Xiaomeng Guo, Yaogui Sun

“…High-dose MJGT_F (MJGT_F_H) showed optimal efficacy. Mechanistically, MJGT_F_H activated the AMPK pathway, evidenced by a significant increase in the p-AMPK/AMPK ratio and downregulation of hepatic gluconeogenic enzymes G6Pase and PEPCK. …”
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Tuning the Morphological Properties of Granular Hydrogels to Control Lymphatic Capillary Formation by Daniel Montes, Sanjoy Saha, Angela Taglione, Donghyun Paul Jeong, Liao Chen, Fei Fan, Hsueh‐Chia Chang, Donny Hanjaya‐Putra

“…Understanding and optimizing these morphological parameters can inform future strategies in lymphatic tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.…”
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Differences in Vegetative, Productive, and Physiological Behaviors in <i>Actinidia chinensis</i> Plants, cv. Gold 3, as A Function of Cane Type by Gregorio Gullo, Simone Barbera, Antonino Cannizzaro, Manuel Scarano, Francesco Larocca, Valentino Branca, Antonio Dattola

“…Despite these differences, maturation indices, including soluble solids and acidity levels, were not significantly affected by cane type. The findings suggest that selecting HD canes during winter pruning could lead to earlier harvests, with improved fruit quality and productivity, making this practice beneficial for optimizing vineyard management in <i>Actinidia chinensis</i>.…”
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Investigating the Impact of Drill Point Angles on the Drilling Behavior of Date Palm Biocomposites: Experimental, ANN, and Taguchi Modeling by Riyadh Benyettou, Salah Amroune, Mohamed Slamani, Mohammad Jawaid, Alain Dufresne, Hassan Fouad, Tarek Bidi

“…The study utilized artificial neural networks (ANN) and the Taguchi method to validate the experimental findings and predict the drilling behavior of PFPEs under various cutting conditions. …”
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Effectiveness of Wood Vinegar from Torrefied Coconut Shells as an Eco-friendly Pesticide against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) by Purnama Indra, Lestari Sri Dewi, Lidar Seprita, Mutamima Anisa, Suri Atika, Nelvia Nelvia, Malhat Farag M.

“…Further analysis using Duncan’s multiple range test at a 5% significance level confirmed this concentration as optimal. The findings indicate that wood vinegar from torrefied coconut shells is a potent, ecofriendly alternative to chemical pesticides.…”
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Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis of <i>Luhua chickens</i> Based on Genome-Wide Markers by Qianwen Yang, Wei Han, Jun Yan, Chenghao Zhou, Guohui Li, Huiyong Zhang, Jianmei Yin, Xubin Lu

“…Our research suggests that optimizing the mating plan of <i>Luhua chickens</i> is essential to minimize inbreeding risk. …”
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