Targeted Acidogenic Fermentation of Waste Streams for the Selective Production of Volatile Fatty Acids as Bioplastic Precursors by Dolores Hidalgo, Lidia Garrote, Francisco Infante, Jesús M. Martín-Marroquín, Enrique Pérez-Zapatero, Francisco Corona

“…A key feature of this review is its focus on targeted acidogenic fermentation, which optimizes process conditions to maximize the production of specific acids based on waste characteristics. …”
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Study on Surface Roughness and True Fracture Energy of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Fringe Projection Technology by Meiling Dai, Weiyi Hu, Chengge Hu, Xirui Wang, Jiyu Deng, Jincai Chen

“…It increases as the w/b ratio decreases. These findings provide a scientific basis for optimizing RAC mix design, enhancing its fracture performance and supporting its practical engineering applications.…”
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BENEFITS OF HEART RATE VARIABILITY BIOFEEDBACK TRAINING ON MEDICAL STUDENTS' MENTAL HEALTH by Gabriela Panayotova, Silviya Nikolova, Zlatislav Stoyanov, Margarita Velikova

“…Future research should explore long-term effects and optimize intervention protocols to maximize benefits. …”
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Minimal state-preparation times for silicon spin qubits by Christopher K. Long, Nicholas J. Mayhall, Sophia E. Economou, Edwin Barnes, Crispin H. W. Barnes, Frederico Martins, David R. M. Arvidsson-Shukur, Normann Mertig

“…These findings surpass results reported for other quantum architectures. …”
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Integrating Natural Nest Characteristics into the Design of Sustainable Hives and Trap Nests for Tetragonula iridipennis (Smith) in the Western Ghats, India by Imran Ali, R. N. Kencharaddi, Charanakumar, Chet P. Bhatta, S Dinesha

“…Brood temperature did not vary significantly across designs. These findings suggest the rectangular box with two halves is optimal for brood and resource production, but may not support clean honey harvesting. …”
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Growth and physiology effects of seed priming and foliar application of ZnO nanoparticles on Hibiscus syriacus L. by Yazhi Zhao, Yi Tang, Lingxuan Hu, Jing Xu, Xinxin Zhang, Xinyu Dou, Shengqian Zhang, Liqun Huang, Xiaohong Wang

“…The optimal treatment was 30 nm ZnO NPs at 50 mg/L, achieving a 68.89% germination rate. …”
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Numerical analysis of the effects of transparent thermal materials in photovoltaic thermal systems by Mensour Almadhhachi, Ahmed M. Ajeena, Hayder S. Al-Madhhachi, István Farkas

“…These findings highlight the potential of transparent thermal materials in improving PV/T systems, making them more effective in cold climates.…”
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Efficacy of Autonomous Vehicle’s Adaptive Decision-Making Based on Large Language Models Across Multiple Driving Scenarios by Guanzhi Xiong, Siyang Liu, Yihong Yan, Qile Li, Hangze Li

“…Furthermore, expanding memory entries from 2-shot to 5-shot enhances median SS by 114% in roundabouts and 69% in intersections, highlighting the role of experience accumulation in dynamic environments. These findings provide empirical evidence for LLMs’ scenario-aware generalization capabilities and offer actionable insights for optimizing their deployment in real-world autonomous driving systems.…”
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The impact of sample retention and further analysis on doping behavior and detection: evidence from agent-based simulations by Daniel Westmattelmann, Marius Sprenger, Julian Lanfer, Benedikt Stoffers, Andrea Petróczi, Andrea Petróczi, Andrea Petróczi

“…Effective SFA implementation requires strategic calibration to optimize impact. These results underscore the potential of SFA as a key component in anti-doping strategies and call for empirical validation and integration of additional behavioral factors in future research.…”
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Variability of the Hot Box Method in Assessing Thermal Resistance of a Double Leaf Brick Wall by Manuel Ribas, Eva Barreira, Ricardo M. S. F. Almeida

“…The best-performing configuration (P1) resulted in the lowest variability and the closest agreement with theoretical values, with an average R-value deviation of approximately 25%. These findings are relevant for optimizing testing protocols and improving the reliability of thermal resistance assessments. …”
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Characterizing the Flowering Phenology of <i>Rosa rugosa</i> Thunb. as an Ecosystem Service in the Context of Climate Change in Kupinovo (Vojvodina), Serbia by Mirjana Ljubojević, Jelena Čukanović, Sara Đorđević, Djurdja Petrov, Nevenka Galečić, Dejan Skočajić, Mirjana Ocokoljić

“…Optimal temperatures for secondary flowering were identified: abundant flowering occurred at 13.6 °C max and 4.9 °C min, while moderate flowering occurred at 9.0 °C max and 4.2 °C min. …”
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Repetition Frequency-Dependent Formation of Oxidized LIPSSs on Amorphous Silicon Films by Liye Xu, Wei Yan, Weicheng Cui, Min Qiu

“…Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) and finite-element simulations suggest that the observed patterns result from a dynamic balance between light-field modulation and oxidation kinetics, rather than thermal accumulation. These findings advance the understanding of oxidation-driven LIPSS formation dynamics and provide guidance for optimizing femtosecond laser parameters for precise surface nanopatterning.…”
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Simulated division of flood processes in the composite terrain region based on the multi-layer hydrological process combination model by Qiang Hui, Jungang Luo, Jie Hou, Huhu Cui, Ganggang Zuo

“…(iii) A comparison of the results from the MHPCM and SWAT models indicates that, in the case of limited hydrological data, the MHPCM model effectively optimized parameters for both mountainous and plain regions, enabling a reliable division of flood events across different terrains regions. …”
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Soret and dufour impacts on radiative power-law fluid flow via continuously stretchable surface with varying viscosity and thermal conductivity by T. S. Khaleque, A. Hossain, M. D. Shamshuddin, Mohammad Ferdows, S. O. Salawu, Shuyu Sun

“…These factors collectively influence the stretching surface’s gradient velocity, affecting the thermal and species concentration rates. The findings offer a comprehensive understanding of these complex interactions, paving the way for optimizing thermic and species transport processes in various industrial applications. …”
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Powdery mildew resistance prediction in Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L) with emphasis on machine learning approaches by Farveh Vahidpour, Hossein Sabouri, Fakhtak Taliei, Sayed Javad Sajadi, Saeed Yarahmadi, Hossein Hosseini Moghaddam

“…The Bayesian algorithm was utilized to optimize the parameters of the machine-learning models. …”
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Comparison of visual functions among early and late onset myopia by Salai Dhavamathi Janarthanan, Shonraj Ballae Ganeshrao, Kathleen Watt, Manali Hazarika, Ramesh S. Ve, Vijaya Pai H, Aiswaryah Radhakrishnan

“…Understanding these functional differences can help in developing targeted interventions for myopia management, ensuring personalized approaches to optimize visual performance across different onset groups.…”
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Identification of Salt Tolerance and Stress Response in US Department of Agriculture Tomato Germplasm at the Seedling Stage by Ibtisam Alatawi, Haizheng Xiong, Kenani Chiwina, Hanan Alkabkabi, Qun Luo, Neelendra K. Joshi, Xiaolun Sun, Xuan Zhuang, Kai-Shu Ling, Ainong Shi

“…Furthermore, positive correlations were found among parameters related to the leaf injury score and leaf chlorophyll content (soil plant analysis development value). …”
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Structural properties evaluation of extracted date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) juice at different extraction temperatures by Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Mohammed Tarique, Hassan Abdalla, Oni Yuliarti

“…Rheological results confirmed gel-like behaviour which weakened at 90 °C, presumably due to degradation of soluble polymers, consistent with reduced thermal stability. These findings highlight the importance of extraction temperature in enhancing date juice properties, offering novel insights for optimizing production in the date processing industry.…”
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Numerical and experimental analysis of edge wave defect control during TA2 circular tube cold roll forming by Mingze Yue, Jing Zhang, Bing Xiao, Gang Chen, Qiang Fang, Xinxin Tang, Biyou Peng

“…Implementation of these optimized parameters in an actual TA2 roll forming process confirmed the reliability of the simulations. …”
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Low NaCl Concentrations Increase Cotyledon Growth in Chinese White Radish (<i>Raphanus sativus</i> L. var. <i>longipinnatus</i> Bailey) Seedlings via Aquaporin-Mediated Water Trans... by Nutkamol Masepan, Sitthisak Intarasit, Aussara Panya, Jarunee Jungklang

“…These findings suggest a beneficial role of low NaCl levels in optimising early-stage seedling growth.…”
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