Design and Evaluation of a Novel Actuated End Effector for Selective Broccoli Harvesting in Dense Planting Conditions by Zhiyu Zuo, Yue Xue, Sheng Gao, Shenghe Zhang, Qingqing Dai, Guoxin Ma, Hanping Mao

“…Key design parameters were optimized based on broccoli morphological data and experimental measurements of the maximum stem cutting force. …”
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The modern face of newborn screening by Yin-Hsiu Chien, Wuh-Liang Hwu

“…Newborn screening (NBS) has been developed for years to identify newborns with severe but treatable conditions. Taiwan's NBS system, after the initial setup for a total coverage of newborns in 1990s, was later optimized to ensure the timely return of results in infants with abnormal results. …”
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Multi-Nozzles 3D Bioprinting Collagen/Thermoplastic Elasto-Mer Scaffold with Interconnect Pores by Kuo Yao, Kai Guo, Heran Wang, Xiongfei Zheng

“…Addressing the previous challenges such as the poor printability of pure collagen and the difficulty of maintaining structural integrity during multilayer printing, this research improved the printability of collagen by optimizing its concentration and pH value and completed the large-span printing of thermoplastic elastomer using a precise temperature-control system. …”
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Drug Delivery Options for Riluzole in the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Jaber Aghajani, Yousef Deljavan, Maryam Haghighatdoust

“…However, its clinical efficacy is significantly hindered by poor bioavailability, rapid metabolism, and challenges in delivering therapeutic concentrations to the central nervous system (CNS). These limitations stem from the blood-brain barrier (BBB), systemic side effects, and patient compliance issues. …”
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Coevolutionary interplay: Helminths-trained immunity and its impact on the rise of inflammatory diseases by Eugenio Antonio Carrera Silva, Juliana Puyssegur, Andrea Emilse Errasti

“…While helminth therapy has shown some promise, significant challenges remain in optimizing clinical trials. Factors such as patient genetics, disease status, helminth species, and the optimal timing and dosage of their products or metabolites must be carefully considered to train the immune system effectively. …”
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Calcium Electrochemotherapy and Challenges in Combined Treatment with Dendritic Cell Vaccination by Eivina Radzevičiūtė-Valčiukė, Austėja Balevičiūtė, Augustinas Želvys, Karolina Suveizdė, Auksė Zinkevičienė, Vytautas Kašėta, Veronika Malyško-Ptašinskė, Neringa Dobrovolskienė, Vita Pašukonienė, Jurij Novickij, Irutė Girkontaitė, Vitalij Novickij

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A dual-task segmentation network based on multi-head hierarchical attention for 3D plant point cloud by Dan Pan, Baijing Liu, Lin Luo, An Zeng, Yuting Zhou, Kaixin Pan, Zhiheng Xian, Yulun Xian, Yulun Xian, Licheng Liu

“…IntroductionThe development of automated high-throughput plant phenotyping systems with non-destructive characteristics fundamentally relies on achieving accurate segmentation of botanical structures at both semantic and instance levels. …”
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Effects of Biostimulants on the Growth of Wax Gourd Seedlings by Jinyi WU, Jingjing CHANG, Xuemei ZHU, Jing LI, Xiao CHEN, Zhao SONG, Lei CHEN, Panfeng TU, Baige ZHANG

“…【Result】Biostimulants with suitable concentrations could significantly improve the growth quality of wax gourd seedlings, as manifested by an increase in plant height, stem thickness, root system growth and photosynthetic capacity. …”
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Growth, Physiological Response, and Phytochemical Composition of Mustard Plant as Affected by Light Intensity and Deficient Irrigation by Omar Ali Ahmed, Husham A. Alqaderi, Walid M. Al-Busaidi

“…Under 50% of sunlight, the mustard plant allocated more biomass to the shoot system than to the root. In conclusion, the increase in seed yield is linked to optimal levels of lighting.…”
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Energy Management in Microgrids Using Model-Free Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach by Odia A. Talab, Isa Avci

“…The problem is formulated as a Markov Decision Process (MDP) with well-defined objectives. To optimize decision-making, an actor-critic-based Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) algorithm is developed, leveraging reinforcement learning (RL) to adapt dynamically to changing system conditions. …”
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Dynamic properties of transcriptional condensates modulate CRISPRa-mediated gene activation by Yujuan Fu, Xiaoxuan Yang, Sihui Li, Chenyang Ma, Yao An, Tao Cheng, Ying Liang, Shengbai Sun, Tianyi Cheng, Yongyang Zhao, Jianghu Wang, Xiaoyue Wang, Pengfei Xu, Yafei Yin, Hongqing Liang, Nan Liu, Wei Zou, Baohui Chen

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A blood test-based nomogram to predict the progression-free survival of patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after surgical resection by Lirong Peng, Yang Shi, Shuang Yang, Cunyan Li

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Multi-phase Training in Virus-Like Particle Synthesis to Foster Science Self-efficacy in Students With Minimal Laboratory Experience by Macie Proctor-Roser, Marinca Faimau, Julianne Peabody, Krystal Charley, Bryce Chackerian, Naomi Lee

“…By implementing this multi-phase methodology, the students’ confidence in their abilities to perform specific tasks increased and likely enhanced their persistence in STEM.…”
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Design and performance of GaSb-based quantum cascade detectors by Giparakis Miriam, Windischhofer Andreas, Isceri Stefania, Schrenk Werner, Schwarz Benedikt, Strasser Gottfried, Andrews Aaron Maxwell

“…To regain the freedom of a lattice-matched material system regarding the optimization of a QCD design, submonolayer InSb layers are introduced. …”
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ENHANCING GRID INTEGRATION OF A SINGLE-PHASE SOLAR INVERTER THROUGH ADVANCED CONTROL TECHNIQUES AND REAL-TIME VALIDATION by Anupama Subhadarsini, Babita Panda, Byamakesh Nayak

“…This manuscript aims to formulate an innovative method called Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy based Cat Mouse Based Optimization (CMAES-CMBO) integrated with a Hybrid Fast Fuzzy-2-Degree-of-Freedom Fractional-Order Tilt Integral Derivative Controller (CMAES-CMBO-HFF-2DoFFOTIDC) aimed at enhancing the performance of Grid-Interfaced Solar Inverter Systems (GISIS) while reducing total harmonic distortion. …”
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Comparative Analysis of ANFIS and State-ANFIS for Forecasting Cooking Oil Prices Based on Processed Palm Oil Yield (Crude Palm Oil) by Brodjol Sutijo Suprih Ulama, Fausania Hibatullah, Mochammad Reza Habibi, null Makkulau

“…However, ANFIS confronts limitations stemming from backpropagation, prompting the exploration of alternatives like particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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Development of ginger oleoresin-enriched marshmallow candy as a nutraceutical for managing pediatric chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by Marzooka Kazi-Chishti, Umme Jasvi Kulsum, Mohamed Hassan Dehghan, Mohd Nazimuddin Chishti, Kazi Bilal

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Efficiency of the main application of fertilizers and top dressing of eggplant under drip irrigation on ordinary chernozems of the Rostov region by V. A. Borisov, A. M. Menshikh, V. S. Sosnov

“…The content of dry matter and nitrates remained at an optimal level.…”
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Spinach (<i>Spinacia oleracea</i> L.) Growth Model in Indoor Controlled Environment Using Agriculture 4.0 by Cesar Isaza, Angel Mario Aleman-Trejo, Cristian Felipe Ramirez-Gutierrez, Jonny Paul Zavala de Paz, Jose Amilcar Rizzo-Sierra, Karina Anaya

“…Optimizing vegetable growth using advanced agricultural and computational techniques, addressing challenges in food security, and obtaining efficient resource utilization within urban agriculture systems are open problems for humanity. …”
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Human Schwann Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicle Isolation, Bioactivity Assessment, and Omics Characterization by Khan A, Oliveira J, Lee YS, Guest JD, Silvera R, Pressman Y, Pearse DD, Nettina AE, Goldschmidt-Clermont PJ, Al-Ali H, Williams I, Levi AD, Dietrich WD

“…Of the 2517 identified proteins, 136 were closely related to nervous system repair and regeneration. A total of 732 miRNAs were cataloged, with the top 30 miRNAs potentially contributing to axon growth, neuroprotection, myelination, angiogenesis, the attenuation of neuroinflammation, and key signaling pathways such as VEGFA-VEGFR2 and PI3K-Akt signaling, which are crucial for nervous system repair.Conclusion: The study establishes a robust framework for SCEV isolation and their comprehensive characterization, which is consistent with their therapeutic potential in neurological applications. …”
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