Experimental Investigation of an Algorithmic Approach for Optimizing DAB Converter Design by Rossano Mendes Sotoriva, Mateus de Freitas Bueno, Douglas Mendes Sotoriva, Franciéli Lima de Sá, Samir Ahmad Mussa

“… This study endeavors to optimize a dual active bridge (DAB) converter for seamless integration into an electric vehicle's on-board charger (OBC). …”
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Toxicity, Half-Life and Antitumor Activity of Phenyl 4-(2-Oxo-3-alkylimidazolidin-1-yl)benzenesulfonates as Novel Antimitotic CYP1A1-Targeted Prodrugs in Female Mouse Models by Atziri Corin Chavez Alvarez, Chahrazed Bouzriba, Vincent Ouellette, Mathieu Gagné-Boulet, Alexandre Patenaude, Sylvie Pilote, René C.-Gaudreault, Chantale Simard, Sébastien Fortin

“…Moreover, MCF7 tumor-bearing CD1-<i>Foxn1^nu</i> Nude female mice were treated with the three prototypical PAIB-SOs for the determination of their antitumor activity. <b>Results</b>: Herein, we show that multi-intravenous administrations of CEU-835, -934, and -938 at their maximal solubilities are well tolerated in healthy female CD1^® IGS mice, as depicted by the evaluation of distress behaviors, organ necropsy, total blood cell count, and histology. …”
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Study of chemical stability for chlorothalonil and their fungicidal effect against Fusarium solani and Botrytis cinerea. by Rasha M.A. EL-Saman, Azza R. Emara, Nahed M.M. Selim, Hala M. Ibrahim

“…Chlorcal 70%WP was more stable at during storage and less effective against fungal pathogens and determination of chemical content (total soluble sugar; total protein; free amino acids) and some enzymes (amylase and catalase) activities of mycelium fungi. …”
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Presentating a multi-objective optimization model for resource-constrained project scheduling regarding financial costs, time delays and the reliability function by Saeideh Naderi, Mohsen Vaez-Ghasemi, Farzad Movahedi Sobhani

“…The objective of modeling RCPSP was the quantification of total costs and minimization of delays in projects. …”
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Predicting Tropical Cyclone Extreme Rainfall in Guangxi, China: An Interpretable Machine Learning Framework Addressing Class Imbalance and Feature Optimization by Yuexing Cai, Cuiyin Huang, Fengqin Zheng, Guangtao Li, Sheng Lai, Liyun Zhu, Qiuyu Zhu

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Leveraging Machine Learning to Forecast Neighborhood Energy Use in Early Design Stages: A Preliminary Application by Andrea Giuseppe di Stefano, Matteo Ruta, Gabriele Masera, Simi Hoque

“…The need for energy efficiency in neighborhood-scale architectural design is driven by environmental imperatives and escalating energy costs. …”
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CYTOCHROME P450 (CYP2C9) ACTIVENESS, EVALUATED VIA LOSARTAN TEST, AS PREDICTION MARKER FOR THE WARFARIN TREATMENT DOSAGE CHOICE IN PATIENTS WITH DELAYED OUTCOMES AFTER HEART VALVES... by S. M. Arslanbekova, D. A. Sychev, K. B. Mirzaev, R. E. Kazakov, V. V. Smirnov, N. M. Magomedova, E. Z. Golukhova

“…Totally 33 patients included with artificial heart valves. …”
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Application of permeable materials for CBRN protective equipment by Zlate Veličković, Aleksandar Nikolić, Mirjana Kostić, Dalibor Jovanović, Željko Senić

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Green synthesis of ZnS/MoS2-decorated porous carbon for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline under visible light by Zahra Amiri, Hosein Banna Motejadded Emrooz, Mobin Safarzadeh Khosrowshahi

“…This composite achieved 55% adsorption of pollutants and demonstrated a total removal efficiency of 81% for tetracycline. …”
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Eggplant anthocyanin-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles incorporated multifunctional film (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/chitosan) for Caspian Sea white fish (kutum Rutilus frisii)... by Mahsa Salehi, Amir Shakerian, Zohreh Mashak, Ebrahim Rahimi

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Toxicological impacts and environmental risk of atrazine in the presence of graphene family nanomaterials (GFNs) on Chlorella sp. by Abhrajit Debroy, Mrudula Pulimi, Amitava Mukherjee

“…Key toxicity parameters, including growth inhibition, total reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, malondialdehyde (MDA) generation, photosynthetic efficiency, and antioxidant enzyme activity, were assessed for individual contaminants and their binary mixtures. …”
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Association of BAFF gene polymorphisms with multiple sclerosis progression by I. V. Smagina, S. A. Elchaninova, A. S. Palashchenko

“…A total of 100 Caucasian patients (24 males and 76 females) with relapsing-remitting MS, who were born and lived in the Altai Territory of the Russian Federation, were examined. …”
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The role of occupational rehabilitation in slicing off disability in amputees – a literature review and epidemiological analysis by Mateusz Curyło, Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Magdalena Zawadzka, Marcin Mikos, Aleksandra Czerw, Monika Urbaniak, Michał Zabojszcz, Marta Podhorecka

“…Individuals who undergo such procedures can benefit from occupational rehabilitation programs that facilitate a faster return to professional activity. It is crucial to develop and implement preventive measures aimed at reducing the incidence of amputations in Poland, as well as to introduce new vocational rehabilitation programs that will enable individuals with disabilities to return to professional activity more effectively and efficiently. …”
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Thermodynamic analysis of a solar powered ejector cooling system by Mohammed Khennich, Nicolas Galanis, Mikhail Sorin, Jamel Orfi, Ahmadreza Sarrafi, Serge Dupuis

“…A steady-state model of an ejector cooling system activated by solar heat is presented and applied in response to the increasing demand of cooling in hot-climatic regions. …”
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Nutritional Innovation Using Green Seaweed (Ulva sp.) and Garlic Powder Extracts for White‐Leg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Challenged by Vibrio harveyi by Nashwa Abdel‐Razek, Riad H. Khalil, Abeer A. M. Afifi, Afrah F. Alkhuriji, Dina M. Metwally

“…There were significant increases in serum total protein, acid phosphatase activity, alkaline phosphatase, lysosomal enzyme activity, phenoloxidase activity and superoxide dismutase activity with offered diets with increasing the levels of ethanolic extracts of Ulva sp. and garlic powder up to 2.0 g UE/kg diet and 6 g GPE/kg diet, respectively. …”
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Experimental monitoring of autonomous curtain walling facade module by Vojtěch Zavřel, Tomáš Matuška, Petr Slanina

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The effect of edible coatings based on carboxymethyl cellulose containing thyme essential oil and thyme essential oil nanoliposomes on the microbial characteristics of chicken fill... by Shahin Jabraili pur, Hamid Mirzaei, Navideh Anarjan, Afshin Javadi, Mohammadali Behnajady

“…In conclusion, CMC-based active edible coatings containing thyme essential oil nanoliposomes effectively extended the shelf life of raw chicken fillet meat, offering a safe and efficient solution for preserving the quality and safety of chicken meat during refrigerated storage.…”
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A review of coal mine saline mine water treatment and utilization technologies by Weidong MAO, Zhongquan GUO, Yuan FU, Jiuli YANG, Xufeng XU, Yantao WU, Zhipeng TANG, Jun ZHANG, Dongfeng CUI, Junzhao ZHU

“…Concerning the challenges currently faced by membrane concentration and evaporation crystallization technology, and the future development direction, the following proposals are put forward: the ongoing advancement of high-efficiency short-flow membrane concentration and low-carbon evaporation crystallization processing technology and equipment; the sustained investigation of the conversion of low-value by-product salts and the extraction of high-value components; actively explore the joint treatment mode of low-grade heat source, geothermal or photovoltaic power and salt-containing mine water; proactively investigate the regional centralized treatment mode of salt-containing mine water; and explore the technical, policy and economic feasibility of off-grid new energy applications, and study naturally enhanced evaporation and concentration technologies.…”
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How resistant is anammox biofilm against antibiotics: A special insight into anammox response towards fluoroquinolones by Faysal-Al Mamun, Rohit Kumar, Kelvin Ugochukwu Anwuta, Sovik Das, Madis Jaagura, Koit Herodes, Tetyana Kyrpel, Agnieszka Fiszka Borzyszkowska, Anna Zielińska-Jurek, Zane Vincevica-Gaile, Juris Burlakovs, Andrey E. Krauklis, Mohamad Nor Azra, Md Salauddin, Jiexi Zhong, Taavo Tenno, Kai Bester, Ivar Zekker

“…During batch operations that lasted for up to 6 h, the total nitrogen removal efficiency (TNRE) and total nitrogen conversion rate (TNCR) reached a maximum of 93 ± 5 % and 6.97 ± 1.30 mg N g−1 TSS d−1, respectively. …”
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Indirect improvement of pepino (Solanum muricatum) productivity via nitrogen fertilizer-mediated microbial and enzymatic stimulation by Bingbing Su, Bingbing Su, Huaidi Pei, Shiweng Li, Zhongming Ma, Yuliang Chen, Yubin Li, Liguang Wang, Minmin Zhang, Zhongwang Li

“…Moreover, the PLS analysis illustrated that nitrogen fertilization indirectly enhanced pepino productivity by stimulating urease and nitrate reductase activities, and enriching functional microbiota (Nitrosomonas, Opitutus, Ensifer, and Mesorhizobium) to facilitate soil nutrient mobilization (soil total nitrogen, available nitrogen and available potassium) for plant growth. …”
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