A non-linear analysis of risk and agricultural financing decisions in Malawi by Tichaona Chikore, Kettie Nthakomwa Mtema, Prince Blackson Chirwa, Cecilia R. Mkochi, Farai Nyabadza

“…This work provides a robust framework for assessing the risks and benefits of climate-based financing in small-scale agriculture and suitable for developing policy architecture for optimizing financing strategies in response to climate variability and market fluctuations.…”
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Benefits of aromatase blockers for increased testosterone in poultry: A mini-review by Rizki Fitrawan Yuneldi, Claude Mona Airin, Sarmin Sarmin, Andhika Yudha Prawira, Pudji Astuti

“…This review highlights the potential of NAB as sustainable alternatives to synthetic hormones in poultry production and recommends further investigations to optimize dosing regimens, elucidate long-term effects, and explore combinatorial strategies.…”
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Particle Movement in DEM Models and Artificial Neural Network for Validation by Using Contrast Points by Barbora Černilová, Jiří Kuře, Rostislav Chotěborský, Miloslav Linda

“…Enhancing the accuracy of DEM models allows for more reliable predictions of material behavior, which is essential for optimizing engineering applications that involve particulate materials. …”
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Carbon Quantum Dots in Biomedical Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects by Nadezhda A. Pechnikova, Kalliopi Domvri, Konstantinos Porpodis, Maria S. Istomina, Aleksandra V. Iaremenko, Alexey V. Yaremenko

“…However, challenges such as optimizing synthesis, ensuring long‐term stability, and addressing safety concerns in biological environments remain critical hurdles. …”
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Continuous photo-oxidation of methane to methanol at an atomically tailored reticular gas-solid interface by Yuchen Hao, Liwei Chen, Haodong Liu, Wenfeng Nie, Xiangjie Ge, Jiani Li, Hui-Zi Huang, Chao Sun, Cuncai Lv, Shangbo Ning, Linjie Gao, Yaguang Li, Shufang Wang, An-Xiang Yin, Bo Wang, Jinhua Ye

“…Meanwhile, the “breathable” MOF membrane, optimized by solar-driven interfacial water management, provides high-flux channels to facilitate efficient gas diffusion and rapid methanol desorption and transfer. …”
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Orthopaedic infections: novel treatment strategies and evolving concepts by Christopher Lee, MD, I. Leah Gitajn, MD, MS, Kyle Schweser, MD, Joseph Wenke, PhD, Edward McPherson, MD, Jack Wixted, MD

“…Use of local antibiotic therapy in the form of powder and dissolvable antibiotic beads has continued to be expanded, with new applications explored. Systemic antibiotic use has continued to be optimized, with new treatment protocols calling for per os (PO) administration as opposed to intravenous. …”
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Magnetic hyperthermia in oncology: Nanomaterials-driven combinatorial strategies for synergistic therapeutic gains by Linyan Xiong, Bing Liang, Kexiao Yu

“…In addition, the pathophysiological mechanisms of cell death induced by MHT were summarized in detail. Next, MHT-optimized nanomaterials are systematically classified based on their heating efficiency, biodistribution, and functionalization strategies for tumor targeting. …”
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Development of a Heat Transfer Model for a Free Double Piston and Identification of Thermal Management Challenges by Konstantinos Fotis, Zinon Vlahostergios, Dimitrios Misirlis, Kyros Yakinthos

“…Special emphasis is given to the implementation of various geometric zones for each piston to optimize the heat transfer between the combustion chamber and the cylinder walls and heads. …”
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Gauze-soaked with suction wall: An alternative technique for negative pressure wound therapy by Rawan Alshammary, Rashed Alshatti, Hameed Humaid, Rahaf Alsubayti, Faris Sultan, Albadawi Hassan

“…Its adoption may be particularly beneficial in resource-constrained settings seeking to optimize wound care.…”
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Study on the Photoacoustic Technology to Simultaneous In-Situ Detection of the Cavity Ring-Down Spectrum for Multi-Optical Parameters by Hua-Wei Jin, Ren-Zhi Hu, Pin-Hua Xie, Chong-Chong Huang, Feng-Yang Wang, Chuan Lin

“…And the main performance of the systems varied with the arrangement of the photoacoustic pool. …”
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Scalable Synthesis of PtAu Nanoalloy-Decorated Hydrogenated TiO₂ for High-Efficiency Indoor Formaldehyde Photodegradation by Hairui Cai, Benjamin Yang, Jie Hou, Ziqi Wang, Zhuo Li

“…This work provides a scalable framework for developing manufacturable photocatalysts, with immediate applications in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and air purifiers.…”
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Digital Applications for Videoterminal-Associated Dry Eye Disease by Maria Angela Romeo, Giulia Coco, Andrea Taloni, Giovanna Carnovale-Scalzo, Vincenzo Scorcia, Giuseppe Giannaccare

“…This study evaluates the efficacy of digital applications in optimizing blinking dynamics and enhancing tear film stability. …”
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High-Pressure Microfluidic Homogenization Improves the Stability and Antioxidant Properties of Coenzyme Q10 Nanoliposomes by Xinyu Li, Xingyu Zhao, Jing Wang, Baoshun Xu, Jin Feng, Wuyang Huang

“…Liposomes were prepared using the ethanol injection method and homogenized by high-pressure microfluidics to optimize their physicochemical properties. Liposome morphology and microstructure were observed via transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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A Low-Profile Dual-band Single-layer Multifunctional Metamaterial Based Frequency Selective Surface for 5G Applications by Bilal Ur Rehman, Kifayatullah Bangash, Humayun Shahid, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Iftikhar

“…As a perfect absorber, its values are optimized to achieve almost unity absorption at 30.068 GHz. …”
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Nanosurface‐Reconstructed Fuel Electrode by Selective Etching for Highly Efficient and Stable Solid Oxide Cells by Yueyue Sun, Jun Zhou, Jiaming Yang, Dragos Neagu, Zhengrong Liu, Chaofan Yin, Zixuan Xue, Zilin Zhou, Jiajia Cui, Kai Wu

“…Herein, a simple selective etching method of nanosurface reconstruction is reported to achieve catalytically optimized hierarchical morphology for boosting the SOCs under different operational modes simultaneously. …”
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CSF-YOLO: A Lightweight Model for Detecting Grape Leafhopper Damage Levels by Chaoxue Wang, Leyu Wang, Gang Ma, Liang Zhu

“…Additionally, the SE attention mechanism is integrated to optimize leaf feature extraction, thereby enhancing recognition accuracy in complex vineyard environments. …”
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Lactoferrin-osteopontin complexes: insights into intestinal organoid bioavailability and gut microbiota modulation by Camilla Ceroni, Loïc Dayon, Pieter Van den Abbeele, Aline Roch, Juliane Dervaux, Marion Ernest, Pascaline Sirugue, Aurélien Baudot, Marine R.-C. Kraus, Nathalie Brandenberg, Jonathan O’Regan, David Goulding, Omid Mashinchian

“…Our findings indicate that LF-OPN complexes have significant potential to further optimize infant nutrition by enhancing the bioavailability of bioactive compounds and promoting gut health through microbiota modulation.…”
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Does Embracing New Approaches in Homemade Fruit Spirit Production Lessen Consumer Health Risks? by Katarina Bijelić, Ljilja Torović, Boris Milijašević, Nebojša Kladar, Nebojša Stilinović, Branislava Srđenović Čonić

“…The risk of acetaldehyde was equivalent or somewhat greater in the dephlegmator spirit group, suggesting challenges for optimizing the head cut during distillation. Ethyl acetate and higher alcohols did not pose a risk regardless of dephlegmator use. …”
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Common Bean Roots: Agricultural Impact and Environmental Influence by Ana Paula Rodiño, Olga Aguín, Juan Leonardo Tejada-Hinojoza, Antonio Miguel De Ron

“…These findings suggest that intelligent use of AMF could reduce pesticide use, enhance sustainability, and promote healthier food systems. Continued research and conservation efforts are essential to optimize their benefits in legume production.…”
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Genes and genetics belong to maize haploid induction by Kanogporn Khammona, Kanogporn Khammona, Abil Dermail, Yu-Ru Chen, Thomas Lübberstedt, Samart Wanchana, Theerayut Toojinda, Siwaret Arikit, Siwaret Arikit, Vinitchan Ruanjaichon

“…This review synthesizes advances in haploid induction systems, focusing on the genetic mechanisms underlying both paternal and maternal inducers. …”
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