A sustainable fertilization strategy to boost maize yield and photosynthetic resilience in saline soils by Hui Zhou, Hui Zhou, Jiawei Guo, Yongqiang Wang, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Hu Liu, Hu Liu

“…These findings provide insights into managing nitrogen forms to improve crop productivity in saline environments.…”
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Short communication: Estimation of the dietary standardized ileal digestible valine to lysine ratio required for 40 to 130 kg pigs during the finisher periods by Zijuan Wu, Wenli Li, Yali Li

“…Using regression models, the optimal dietary SID Val: Lys requirement for average daily gain (ADG) was between 0.63 and 0.68, and for feed to gain ratio (F: G) was between 0.62 and 0.68, respectively. …”
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The association of systemic immune-inflammation index with incident breast cancer and all-cause mortality: evidence from a large population-based study by Yu Li, Yu Li, Meng Yu, Ming Yang, Jingqi Yang

“…These findings highlight the importance of monitoring systemic inflammation and suggest that SII could serve as a valuable prognostic tool.…”
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Flow topology and thermal mechanism in turbulent channel flow with tapered V-shaped baffles by Somchai Sripattanapipat, Naman Jain, Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Varesa Chuwattanakul, Paisarn Naphon, Smith Eiamsa-ard

“…A maximal η, 2.49, is achieved at BRf = 0.01 and BRb = 0.2 for Re = 3,000, emphasizing the potential of T-VBs in optimizing thermal performance. The results suggest that T-VBs, with optimized geometries, offer a promising alternative to VBs for enhancing heat transfer and reducing energy consumption.…”
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Low-Frequency Ultrasound Assisted in Improvement in Cell Development and Production of Parasporal Crystals from <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> HD1 by Sufen Cui, Kaihui Shen, Shiqi Xiong, Xiao Li, Yue Wang, Xueqing Geng, Yujie Lu

“…The maximum biomass accumulation of <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> and parasporal crystal production yield were achieved following low-frequency ultrasonic (LFU) treatment applied during the logarithmic growth phase (18 h of cultivation) under optimized parameters: a frequency of 40 kHz, a power output of 176 W, and an irradiation duration of 45 min. …”
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Site-specific growth dynamics and yield patterns in Populus deltoides against edaphic variability over seven age-gradations. by Ashok Kumar Dhakad, Tarsem Singh, Avtar Singh, Kuldip Singh

“…Soil organic carbon and phosphorus showed strong positive correlations with timber weight and growth parameters. The findings underscore the need for tailored management practices, including soil preparation before planting followed by precise fertigation to optimize the productivity of poplar plantations.…”
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Modelling and efficiency assessment of vertically reinforced slab foundation of multi-storey building by Kanat T. Alenov, Yerik T. Bessimbayev, Kylyshbay A. Bissenov, Assylbek S. Shadkam, Sayat E. Niyetbay, Zhangazy N. Moldamuratov

“…These findings can be directly applied to enhance the design and safety of multi-storey building foundations under challenging geotechnical conditions.…”
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Extraction of pectin from powdered citrus peels using various acids: An analysis contrasting orange with lime by Most. Jesmin Akhter, Shampa Sarkar, Tajnuba Sharmin, Shakti Chandra Mondal

“…Interestingly, AUA content negatively correlated with these properties, while other parameters were positively correlated. These findings indicate that using citric acid to extract pectin from lime peels could outperform current commercial methods, yielding high-methoxyl pectin with excellent gelling properties. …”
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Extrinsic electric field modulates neuronal development and increases photoreceptor population in retinal organoids by Deepthi S. Rajendran Nair, Anika Gupta, Ege Iseri, Tianyuan Wei, Le Tam Phuong Quach, Magdalene J. Seiler, Magdalene J. Seiler, Gianluca Lazzi, Gianluca Lazzi, Biju B. Thomas, Biju B. Thomas

“…Variations in development and maturation were observed depending on the specific parameters of the applied electric field.DiscussionThese findings highlight the significant impact of extrinsic electrical fields on early retinal development and suggest that optimizing electrical field parameters could effectively address certain limitations in retinal organoid technology, potentially reducing the reliance on chemicals and small molecules.…”
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Exploring alternate coupling inputs of a data-driven model for optimum daily streamflow prediction in calibrated SWAT-BiLSTM rainfall-runoff modeling by Khalil Ahmad, Khalil Ahmad, Mudassar Iqbal, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq, Afed Ullah Khan, Abdullah Nadeem, Jinlei Chen, Kseniia Usanova, Kseniia Usanova, Hamad Almujibah, Hashem Alyami, Muhammad Abid

“…However, physically based prediction models are prone to substantial uncertainties due to complex processes and the inherent variability in model parameters and parameterization. This study addresses these challenges by exploring alternative coupling inputs for data-driven (DD) models to optimize daily streamflow prediction in a calibrated SWAT-BiLSTM rainfall-runoff model within the Astore sub-basin of the Upper Indus Basin (UIB), Pakistan. …”
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Retrieval of Cloud, Atmospheric, and Surface Properties from Far-Infrared Spectral Radiances Measured by FIRMOS-B During the 2022 HEMERA Stratospheric Balloon Campaign by Gianluca Di Natale, Claudio Belotti, Marco Barucci, Marco Ridolfi, Silvia Viciani, Francesco D’Amato, Samuele Del Bianco, Bianca Maria Dinelli, Luca Palchetti

“…The retrieval study is performed with the Optimal Estimation inversion approach, using three different forward models and retrieval codes to compare the results. …”
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AI-driven wear monitoring of PVD TiAlN coated carbide insert in sustainable machining of Hastelloy C276: An industry 4.0 perspective by Binayak Sen, Subhankar Saha, Raman Kumar, Ramdevsinh Jhala, Nagaraj Patil, Abinash Mahapatro, Abhijit Bhowmik, A․Johnson Santhosh

“…Machine learning techniques, including deep neural networks (DNN), extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), and support vector regression (SVR), were utilized to predict tool wear based on machining parameters. Experimental findings demonstrate that nanofluid-enhanced lubrication effectively minimized tool wear, with the optimal alumina concentration determined to be 0.6 %. …”
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Enhancing Photonic Spin Hall Effect in the Surface Plasmon Resonance Structure Covered by the Graphene–MoS2 Heterostructure by Qingkai Wang, Xing Jiang, Xi Wang, Xiaoyu Dai, Yuanjiang Xiang

“…The maximum transverse shift can be up to 27.5&#x00A0;<italic>&#x03BC;</italic>m under the optimized parameters, which is much larger than the previously reported values. …”
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Mamba vision models: Automated American sign language recognition by Ali Salem Altaher, Chiron Bang, Bader Alsharif, Ahmed Altaher, Munid Alanazi, Hasan Altaher, Hanqi Zhuang

“…The Vision Mamba Models, namely, Vision Mamba and Remote Sensing Mamba, were trained on a substantial dataset comprising 87,000 images of ASL hand gestures, and through iterative fine-tuning of their architectural parameters, the models’ accuracy and performance were optimized. …”
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Compact source for quadripartite deterministically entangled optical fields by Yanhong Liu, Yaoyao Zhou, Liang Wu, Jiliang Qin, Zhihui Yan, Xiaojun Jia

“…We also obtained the optimal experimental parameters based on the simulation results, thereby providing a direct reference for experimental implementation. …”
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Paired nerve stimulation with selective compensation effect by Alexey Leukhin, Alexey Leukhin, Yuliya Mikhailova, Yuliya Mikhailova, Dinar Masaev, Dinar Masaev, Grigorii Belov, Alexander Toschev, Alexander Toschev, Elsa Fatykhova, Jordi Vallverdú, Max Talanov, Max Talanov

“…By optimizing individual parameters-pulse width, inter-pulse delay, and compensatory currents—we successfully induced motor response compensation effects. …”
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Legal Challenges of Marine Insurance Laws in the Use of Unmanned Ships by Mahsa Bahadoran- Baghbaderani, Masoud Shirani, Reza Soltani

“…This methodology facilitates the extraction of actionable insights to address emerging challenges and tailor insurance laws to the unique needs of autonomous technologies. 4. Findings The findings of this study reveal that, despite their technological advancements and operational benefits, unmanned ships face significant legal and insurance challenges. …”
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Genotypic Performance of <i>Coffea canephora</i> at Transitional Altitudes for Climate-Resilient Coffee Cultivation by Renan Baptista Jordaim, Tafarel Victor Colodetti, Wagner Nunes Rodrigues, Rodrigo Amaro de Salles, José Francisco Teixeira do Amaral, Laiane Silva Maciel, Fábio Luiz Partelli, José Cochicho Ramalho, Marcelo Antonio Tomaz

“…The combined use of irrigation and altitude-specific cultivation represents a viable and necessary approach to maximizing genetic potential, optimizing water use, and enhancing the sustainability of <i>C. canephora</i> cultivation in regions facing climate variability.…”
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Development of reference intervals for serum biochemistry in female Hanwoo cattle with different reproductive status by Sung-Ho Kim, Tae-Gyun Kim, Sang-Yup Lee, Saet-Byul Kim, Young-Bum Son, Seung-Joon Kim, Won-Jae Lee

“…Based on values of biochemical parameters, new RI were suggested for sixteen biochemical parameters, encompassing all three reproductive stages. …”
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Pharmacometabolomics Approach to Explore Pharmacokinetic Variation and Clinical Characteristics of a Single Dose of Desvenlafaxine in Healthy Volunteers by Anne Michelli Reis Silveira, Salvador Sánchez-Vinces, Alex Ap. Rosini Silva, Karen Sánchez-Luquez, Pedro Henrique Dias Garcia, Caroline de Moura Garcia, Rhubia Bethania Socorro Lemos de Brito, Ana Lais Vieira, Lucas Miguel de Carvalho, Marcia Ap. Antonio, Patrícia de Oliveira Carvalho

“…In order to optimize desvenlafaxine’s therapeutic use and minimize potential adverse effects, this knowledge is essential. …”
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