Foliar Application of Silicon: An Innovative and Effective Strategy for Enhancing Tomato Yield in Hydroponic Systems by Raoudha Baioui, Rabaa Hidri, Slim Zouari, Mounir Hajji, Mohamed Falouti, Farah Bounaouara, Moufida Borni, Ahmed Hichem Hamzaoui, Chedly Abdelly, Walid Zorrig, Inès Slama

“…Ultimately, these enhancements culminated in a 69% increase in fruit biomass yield (<i>r</i>² = 0.70; <i>p</i> < 0.01), highlighting the positive impact of silicon on tomato productivity in hydroponic systems. These findings suggest that silicon foliar application optimizes growth and photosynthetic efficiency while reducing energy dissipation. …”
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Estimation and evaluation of iron reserves in the eastern area of Eileh1 mine, Razavi Khorasan province by Hamid Esmati Daroneh, Maryam Gholamzadeh

“…The design and implementation of this drilling strategy should be carefully planned to optimize resource assessment. …”
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of Hf-Nb-Ta-Ti-Zr refractory high-entropy alloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition by Xiaoxiao Wang, Bo Yao, Yunquan Li, Yichen Xu, Yuye Wu, Qianyong Zhu, Shiteng Zhao, Mingxi Li, Ruixiao Zheng, Keyu Yan, Menghan Zhang, Hao Yin, Long Cheng, Guang-Hong Lu, Haotian Zhang, Haichen Wu, Xin Lin, Jingmin Wang, Chengbao Jiang

“…These insights establish a framework for optimizing LDED process parameters to tailor the microstructure and mechanical properties of high-performance RHEAs.…”
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Effects of the dietary protein level on growth performance, nitrogen metabolism, serum biochemical index, and meat quality of Suffolk×Hu F1 lambs by Bo Li, Pengxia Hou, Linli Liu, Leiyun Zhao, Xiaoqiang Zhang, Chen Yang, Xiaoyu Huang, Ting Ge, Juan Zheng, Yifan Wen, Enping Zhang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of varying dietary protein levels on growth performance, nitrogen digestion and metabolism, serum biochemical parameters, and meat quality in Suffolk × Hu F1 lambs. …”
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Screening for severe coronary stenosis in patients with apparently normal electrocardiograms based on deep learning by Zhengkai Xue, Shijia Geng, Shaohua Guo, Guanyu Mu, Bo Yu, Peng Wang, Sutao Hu, Deyun Zhang, Weilun Xu, Yanhong Liu, Lei Yang, Huayue Tao, Shenda Hong, Kangyin Chen

“…Consequently, these patients might miss the optimal window for treatment. Methods We aimed to develop an effective model to distinguish severe coronary stenosis from no or mild coronary stenosis in patients with apparently normal ECGs. …”
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Evaluation of Musculoskeletal and Pulmonary Bacterial Infections With [I]FIAU PET/CT by Steve Y. Cho MD, Steven P. Rowe MD, PhD, Sanjay K. Jain MD, Lew C. Schon MD, Rex C. Yung MD, Tariq A. Nayfeh MD, PhD, Clifton O. Bingham MD, Catherine A. Foss PhD, Sridhar Nimmagadda PhD, Martin G. Pomper MD, PhD

“…Future studies using microbiology to rigorously define infection in patients and PET radiotracers optimized for image quality are needed.…”
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Robust machine learning models for calculating the carbon dioxide desublimation point within natural gas mixtures at low temperature conditions by Walid Abdelfattah, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Dharmesh Sur, Menon Soumya V, Prabhat Kumar Sahu, Kamred Udham Singh, R. Sivaranjani, Rohit Chauhan, Siya Singla, Fereydoon Ranjbar

“…A series of simulations based on the models’ outcomes were carried out to depict the CDDT variations in response to operational parameters, and the findings showed full consistency with previous experimental results. …”
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Effects of Artemisia argyi leaf water extract (AWE) on growth performance, muscle quality, intestinal microbial, and metabolomics of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) by Di Sun, Nanyang Zeng, Yingjia Pan, Qingsong Shu, Jixing Zou, Yingshi Huang, Guoxia Wang, Jun Shi

“…This experiment demonstrates that AWE exerts a growth-promoting effect on common carp at an optimal concentration near 0.1 %. These findings enhance our understanding of the potential applications of AWE in aquaculture practices and provide a theoretical basis for its utilization.…”
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Corticostriatal glutamate‐mediated dynamic therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture in a parkinsonian rat model by Xinxin Jiang, Min Sun, Yitong Yan, Yanhua Wang, Xinyu Fan, Jing Wei, Ke Wang, Peirong Liang, Zirui Wang, Jihan Wang, Xiaomin Wang, Jun Jia

“…Conclusions This study sheds light on the temporal dynamics and optimal parameters of EA treatment in PD. It emphasises the significance of inhibiting corticostriatal glutamate transmission in EA's therapeutic benefits for PD. …”
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Hydraulic performance of a portable triangular-central flume for rectangular channels by GUO Xingchen, YUAN Changcong, WANG Fuyou, MAHEMUJIANG·Aihemaiti, JIN Peng, LI Junbo, TAO Hongfei

“…Hydraulic performance parameters, including water surface profile, Froude number, backwater height, and head loss under varying operating conditions, were obtained through theoretical calculations and analysis. …”
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Investigation of a Thermoresponsive In Situ Hydrogel Loaded with Nanotriphala: Implications for Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Therapy in Nasal Disorders by Rungsinee Phongpradist, Chuda Chittasupho, Sudarshan Singh, Julalak Chorachoo Ontong, Sarin Tadtong, Puriputt Akachaipaibul, Charatda Punvittayagul, Kriangkrai Thongkorn, Pornngarm Dejkriengkraikul, Jutamas Jiaranaikulwanitch, Sunee Chansakaow, Darunee Hongwiset

“…Stability studies confirmed optimal storage at 4 °C. These findings suggest that in situ hydrogel loaded with Nanotriphala is a promising nasal drug delivery system for managing oxidative stress and related inflammatory conditions.…”
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Shifting sands to sustainable soils: Spatial dynamics of soil water and salinity in a desert oasis ecotone by Qiqi Cao, Tao Liu, Jiangbao Xia, Junran Li, Sujith Ravi, Zhiming Xin, Huijie Xiao

“…These findings reveal critical spatiotemporal dynamics in soil water-salt following land use change and offer guidance for optimizing irrigation practices to prevent secondary salinization in arid regions.…”
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Deposition and Characterization of Cu-Enhanced High-Entropy Alloy Coatings via DC Magnetron Sputtering by Arcadii Sobetkii, Laurentiu-Florin Mosinoiu, Stefania Caramarin, Dumitru Mitrica, Laura-Madalina Cursaru, Alexandru-Cristian Matei, Ioan-Albert Tudor, Beatrice-Adriana Serban, Mihai Ghita, Nicoleta Vitan, Julia Witt, Ozlem Ozcan, Bogdan Postolnyi, Alexander Pogrebnjak

“…Two CuCrFeMnNi HEA compositions in the form of bulk alloys and PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coatings, with 5% and 10% Cu, were analyzed for their microstructural, mechanical, and anticorrosive characteristics. Deposition parameters were varied to select the optimal values. …”
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Effects of purple flour supplementation on the fermentation kinetics, apparent viscosity, and sensory acceptance in goat milk yogurt by Nathalia Brizack Monteiro, Katherine Gutierrez Alzate, Madian Johel Galo Salgado, Jose Givanildo da Silva, Iuri Lima dos Santos Rosario, Marion Pereira da Costa

“…However, further research is needed to optimize formulation ratios and balance textural improvements and flavor acceptance.…”
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Coalbed methane systems and hydrochemical signature of produced water in the Zhijin Block, Western Guizhou province, China: Implications for gas production by Chen Guo, Xiankuo Yang, Yong Qin, Pengrui Lyu, Reza Taherdangko, Lingling Lu, Xi Cheng

“…For example, when the γNa+/γCl− is greater than 142, gas production rates are generally low, predominantly observed in CBM wells within the Agong syncline. These findings enable a better understanding of variations in CBM accumulation and production potential across the Zhijin Block, and provide a basis for optimizing CBM development plans and technologies under conditions of superposed CBM systems.…”
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Employing artificial intelligence for optimising antibiotic dosages in sepsis on intensive care unit: a study protocol for a prospective observational study (KI.SEP) by Tim Rahmel, Michael Adamzik, Hartmuth Nowak, Lars Bergmann, Björn Koos, Martin Eisenacher, Barbara Sitek, Britta Marko, Lars Palmowski, Andrea Witowski, Katharina Rump, Julia Bandow, Patrick Günther

“…Introduction In sepsis treatment, achieving and maintaining effective antibiotic therapy is crucial. However, optimal antibiotic dosing faces challenges due to significant variability among patients with sepsis. …”
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in coastal plain water network areas: shifting management focus to sediments by Miao-Miao Wang, Zhiqiang Xia, Jianming Jiang, Jianming Jiang, Haigang Wu, Hurong Huang, Xilong Zhang, Wen-Jun Hong, Minjie Li, Minjie Li, Liang-Hong Guo, Liang-Hong Guo

“…Our work suggests that management focus of PFAS pollution should be shifted to sediments to optimize resource allocation in such coastal plain water network areas.…”
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Preparation and Characterization of Grape Seed Oil-Whey Protein Isolate High Internal Phase emulsion by GUO Bing-bing, CHEN Si-xian, XIAO Yu-jia, WANG Qiao-yi, LI Zi-lin, WEI Ya-ran, CHEN Yan, AI You-wei

“…The emulsifying activity index (EAI) and emulsion stability index (ESI) revealed that both parameters increased with higher WPI concentrations. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of clearing agents, fixation, and process durations on cardiovascular tissue imaging with second harmonic generation and multi-photon modalities by Maedeh Makki, Zachary A. Molander, Sergio A. Pineda-Castillo, Devin W. Laurence, Shubhra Singhal, Yasmin Eltwafsha, Gerhard A. Holzapfel, Gerhard A. Holzapfel, Tingting Gu, Chung-Hao Lee

“…However, in combination with the BABB clearing method, fixation reduced tissue transparency and signal intensity compared to BABB clearing without fixation.DiscussionThese findings establish BABB as the superior, label-free clearing agent for deep 3D multiphoton microscopy/second harmonic generation imaging of cardiovascular tissue and underscore the necessity of tailoring fixation parameters to the chosen clearing method.…”
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Simultaneous quantitative screening of 53 phytochemicals from Rheum tataricum L. roots: a comparative study of supercritical CO2, subcritical ethanol, and ultrasound-assisted extra... by Madina Amangeldinova, Madina Amangeldinova, Mehmet Ersatır, Adem Necip, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Mehmet Cimentepe, Nataliya Kudrina, Nataliya Kudrina, Nina V. Terletskaya, Nina V. Terletskaya, Ozge Ozturk Cimentepe, Metin Yildirim

“…In this study, Rheum tataricum L. extracts were obtained using various green extraction techniques, including supercritical CO2, subcritical ethanol, and ultrasound-assisted extraction, each performed under optimized parameters. The phytochemical content of the extracts was analyzed using the LC-MS/MS technique, quantifying 53 phytochemicals. …”
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