Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Mediated synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles, their Optimization and characterization by Momina Shahid, Nimra Ijaz, Breera Shahid, Tabussam Tufail, Huma Bader Ul Ain, Muzzamal Hussain, Shahnai Basharat, Ali Ikram, Entessar Al Jbawi

“…FTIR spectroscopy identified key phytochemical bands, elucidating the nanoparticle’s ability to reduce Zn ions, including polyphenols (3739.97cm-1), surface hydroxyl groups (3419.79cm-1), and C-OH stretching (1575.84cm-1). …”
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Enhanced brightness and photostability of dye-sensitized Nd-doped rare earth nanocomposite for in vivo NIR-IIb vascular and orthotopic tumor imaging by Syue-Liang Lin, Shih-Po Su, Yuan-Zhen Yang, Cheng-Yu Chiang, Hsin-Yu Chi, Cheng Allen Chang, Tse-Ying Liu, Huihua Kenny Chiang

“…The dye-sensitized onion-like Nd-RENP nanocomposite presents a significant advancement in NIR-IIb imaging, providing enhanced brightness and photostability. Its ability to maintain clear and stable imaging over extended periods suggests potential applications in dynamic vascular and tumor-targeted imaging. …”
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Methods for Detection, Extraction, Purification, and Characterization of Exopolysaccharides of Lactic Acid Bacteria—A Systematic Review by Manoj Kumar Yadav, Ji Hoon Song, Robie Vasquez, Jae Seung Lee, In Ho Kim, Dae-Kyung Kang

“…LAB are well known for their ability to produce a wide range of EPSs, which has received major attention. …”
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Advancing Neurodegenerative Disease Management: Technical, Ethical, and Regulatory Insights from the NeuroPredict Platform by Marilena Ianculescu, Lidia Băjenaru, Ana-Mihaela Vasilevschi, Maria Gheorghe-Moisii, Cristina-Gabriela Gheorghe

“…The NeuroPredict platform’s capability for achieving AI-driven smart healthcare solutions is highlighted, even though it is currently in the development stage. …”
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From bed to bench and back again: Challenges facing deployment of intracranial pressure data analysis in clinical environments by Laura Moss, Martin Shaw, Ian Piper, Christopher Hawthorne

“…Multiple barriers to implementation remain and solutions which address real-world challenges are required.…”
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Joint Transmit-receive Beam Design of FDA-MIMO Dual-function Radar-communication Systems for Radio-frequency Stealth by Haozheng WU, Chenguang SHI, Jianjiang ZHOU

“…However, traditional beamforming schemes based on phased arrays and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems lack the ability to control the radiation energy in the range dimension, resulting in the facile interception of integrated transmission signals by enemy-owned passive detection systems. …”
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Optimising management against dynamic threats: A spatially explicit approach based on integer programming by José Salgado‐Rojas, Virgilio Hermoso, Eduardo Álvarez‐Miranda

“…Employing a Warm‐start algorithmic strategy ensures rapid generation of feasible solutions, enhancing the model's practical applicability and scalability. …”
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Full-waveform Small-footprint LiDAR Multi-target Echo Waveform Lightweight Detection by Spatio-temporal Coupling Models by Zhen XIAO, Yanfeng GU, Yanze JIANG, Xian LI

“…Small-footprint full-waveform Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) exhibits significant application potential owing to its high penetration capability and ability to capture complete echo data. However, the efficient and accurate processing of massive echo signals remains a crucial challenge for practical use, particularly in advancing waveform decomposition technology. …”
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Efficient Pathfinding on Grid Maps: Comparative Analysis of Classical Algorithms and Incremental Line Search by Amr Elshahed, Majid Khan Bin Majahar Ali, Ahmad Sufril Azlan Mohamed, Farah Aini Binti Abdullah, Ts. Lee Jian Aun

“…Classical algorithms such as A*, Dijkstra’s, and Breadth-First Search (BFS) are known for their ability to guarantee optimal solutions, while others like Depth-First Search (DFS) and Greedy Best-First Search prioritize speed over optimality. …”
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Computational thinking in the context of higher education: Analytical review by E. K. Khenner

“…In computational thinking, cognitive skills include abstraction, decomposition, pattern recognition, algorithmisation, visualisation, logical thinking, communicative competence, the ability to present, structure and analyse data, and some others skills. …”
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Large Language Models (LLMs) as Traffic Control Systems at Urban Intersections: A New Paradigm by Sari Masri, Huthaifa I. Ashqar, Mohammed Elhenawy

“…LLMs can also deliver tailored outputs using various means such as wireless signals and visuals to drivers, infrastructures, and autonomous vehicles. To evaluate LLMs’ ability as traffic controllers, this study proposed a four-stage methodology. …”
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Uncertainty-aware diabetic retinopathy detection using deep learning enhanced by Bayesian approaches by Mohsin Akram, Muhammad Adnan, Syed Farooq Ali, Jameel Ahmad, Amr Yousef, Tagrid Abdullah N. Alshalali, Zaffar Ahmed Shaikh

“…Traditional deep learning models rely on single-point predictions, limiting their ability to provide uncertainty measures essential for robust clinical decision-making. …”
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Quantifying gadolinium-based nanoparticle uptake distributions in brain metastases via magnetic resonance imaging by Stephanie Bennett, Camille Verry, Evangelia Kaza, Xin Miao, Sandrine Dufort, Fabien Boux, Yannick Crémillieux, Olivier de Beaumont, Géraldine Le Duc, Ross Berbeco, Atchar Sudhyadhom

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Rethinking global health through a better understanding of power, privilege, and influence – the narrative and voices of those who operate in the infectious diseases global health... by Prof Sipho Dlamini, Ms Muneera Rasheed, Dr Frank Kronenberg, Professor Esmita Charani

“…Methods: We purposively sampled actors in global health from different professions, ethnicities and race, geographical location, dis/ability, and gender, for face-to-face (or online) interviews, beginning in June 2023 (ongoing). …”
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Implementation of the School as a Learning Organisation Approach in Vocational Education: The Case of Latvia by Gunta Siliņa-Jasjukeviča, Ilze Briška, Inese Lūsēna-Ezera, Agnese Lastovska, Inga Linde

“…Recent studies recognise that the use of the School as a Learning Organisation (SLO) approach in educational management is the key factor ensuring a general education institution’s ability to effectively implement the education policy goals and adapt to change as the use of SLO. …”
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Capacity and market potential for local production and distribution of electric two-wheelers in Southeast Asia, focused on Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam by Hyung Ju Kim, Shritu Shrestha, Kanya Pranawengkapti

“…These vehicles are popular in this region mainly due to the limited public transportation, their agility on narrow roads, and their ability to maneuver through heavy traffic. Additionally, 2Ws provide a flexible and affordable transportation option, significantly enhancing accessibility and last-mile connectivity to existing public transit networks. …”
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Realist evaluation of the impact of the research translation process on health system sustainability: a study protocol by Yvonne Zurynski, Delia Hendrie, Suzanne Robinson, Elizabeth Geelhoed, Abby Mosedale

“…It is a multifaceted concept encompassing both the affordability and efficiency of a system and the system’s ability to adapt and change.To address issues that currently threaten health system sustainability, healthcare leaders, policy makers, clinicians and researchers are searching for solutions to ensure the delivery of safe, value-based care into the future. …”
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Advanced Computational Methods for Mitigating Shock and Vibration Hazards in Deep Mines Gas Outburst Prediction Using SVM Optimized by Grey Relational Analysis and APSO Algorithm by Xiang Wu, Zhen Yang, Dongdong Wu

“…Moreover, adaptive particle swarm optimization (APSO) was used to optimize the penalty factor and kernel parameters of the support vector machine to improve the global search ability and avoid the occurrence of the local optimal solutions. …”
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Isolation and characterization of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from fermented traditional rice for potential applications in food and livestock production by Dushmantha Madushanka, Janak K. Vidanarachchi, Suranga Kodithuwakku, G.R. Asanka Nayanajith, Sumedha Jayatilake, Hasitha Priyashantha

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Enhance health evidence quality in classification tasks: A triangulation approach utilizing case-based reasoning and process features by Ruihua Guo, Ross Smith, Qifan Chen, Angus Ritchie, Simon Poon

“…The proportion of cases misclassified by any of the six models decreased by 47% after incorporating process features (from 5.29% to 2.91%) and further decreased to 0.0% after applying the QCA solutions. Conclusion The integrated approach demonstrates its ability to enhance quality of a classification task through its clinical relevance, improved model performance, and reduced case-level error rates. …”
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