Harnessing loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy: A review of biomass feedstock potential, conversion technologies, and forest management in the US by Chioma Edwina Ogbuka, Pradip Saud, Marco Yáñez, Rajan Parajuli, Sagar Godar Chhetri, Matthew Pelkki

“…Promoting timber production and biomass feedstock for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy requires the proper selection of species and sustainable management practices. Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.), the most widely planted commercial species in the U.S., provides high-quality wood for the industry and lignocellulosic biomass for renewable energy. …”
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EEG Artifact Removal Strategies for BCI Applications: A Survey by Pardhu Thottempudi, Vijay Kumar, Nagesh Deevi

“…Furthermore, the review emphasizes the applicability, practical challenges, and outcomes associated with BCI advancements. …”
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A cost-effective image-based model without constraint for weight estimation of poultries using deep learning by Zhi Qiao, Jianhui Liu, Fangxi Yang, Jinping Hao, Zhuocheng Hou, Hui Li, Feng Zhu

“…The results demonstrated that the mean absolute error of the method was 0.041 kg, representing an 18 % improvement in accuracy compared to conventional weighing approaches. This research provides an innovative solution for practical poultry farming and advances the integration of deep learning and precision livestock management technologies.…”
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Effects of different mulching methods with apple branch fragments on soil nutrients, growth and development of apple trees and fruit quality by LI Linyu, CAO Yufei, LÜ Deguo, QIN Sijun

“…Sampling times were in April 2022, July 2022, October 2022, April 2023, July 2023, and October 2023, with advance planning to avoid rainy day sampling if continuous rain was encountered. …”
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Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…The study establishes NC permeation grouting as a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional methods, offering superior spatial consistency with only one-tenth the material requirement of cement-based approaches. It provides both mechanistic insights and practical solutions for collapsible soil stabilization, advancing the field through its novel application of nanomaterial injection technology.…”
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5G-NR Over Transparent Payload GEO Satellites: A Hands-On Approach Using OpenAirInterface5G-NTN by Sumit Kumar, Jevgenij Krivochiza, Turker Yilmaz, Jorge Querol, Symeon Chatzinotas, Stefano Andrenacci, Joel Grotz

“…Our work provides step-by-step calibrations, ensuring both experiment reproducibility and the realization of a full 5G-NTN link. …”
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The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits by Xinyi Zhu, Wei Lin, Zhiyi Bao, Chengcheng Zeng, Jian Li, Xiao Qin, Yilun Qu, Wenting Wang, Tianyi Yao

“…This study synthesizes the current body of research on blue-green space perception and health benefits, providing guidance for future studies focused on integrated blue-green spaces and contributing to the effective realization of their health-enhancing effects.…”
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Carbene-Catalyzed Phthalide Ether Functionalization for Discovering Chiral Phytovirucide that Specifically Targets Viral Nia Protein to Inhibit Proliferation by Xiaoyi Wang, Weijia Yang, Shang Wu, Fangru Jin, Zhongjie Shen, Xiangyang Li, Yonggui Robin Chi, Baoan Song, Runjiang Song

“…This binding impairs Nia’s function to cleavage polyprotein, thereby inhibiting formation of viral replication complex. The study provides insights into advancing synthetic protocol to facilitate agrochemical discovery, and our identified (R)-3w may serve as a potential lead for future research and development PVY-Nia inhibitors.…”
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Mechanistic insights into the sleep-glymphopathy-cerebral small vessel disease loop: implications for epilepsy pathophysiology and therapy by Zaw Myo Hein, Zaid Adnan Subhi Al-Zaghal, Mazira Muhammad Ghazali, Usman Jaffer, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat, Muhammad Danial Che Ramli, Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd Nassir

“…Epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder and affects approximately 50 million people worldwide. Despite advances in antiepileptic therapy, about 30% of patients develop refractory epilepsy. …”
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Progress of carbon-based electrodes in microbial fuel cells: A comprehensive review by Tigist Merga, Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie, Tesfu Hailu, A.C. Nwanya, F.I. Ezema, P.M. Ejikeme, Getachew Adam Workneh

“…In recent years, carbon-based materials have garnered significant attention due to their favorable properties, including high conductivity, chemical stability, and biocompatibility. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental working principles of MFCs, with a particular focus on advancements in carbonaceous anode materials. …”
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Multimodal therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer: a case of complete clinical and radiological response of liver metastases by A. Yu. Dobrodeev, D. N. Kostromitsky, A. S. Tarasova, S. G. Afanasyev, N. N. Babyshkina, A. A. Ponomaryeva, I. V. Larionova, T. A. Dronova, D. I. Azovsky

“…Current targeted therapy has demonstrated efficacy in treating mCRC with synchronous liver metastases and makes it possible, in selected cases, to avoid the liver resection provided that a complete clinical and radiological response of the metastases is achieved.…”
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Combined single- and dual-energy CT workflow for dose calculation in radiotherapy by Hella Sand, Jens Edmund, Ane Appelt, Patrick Wohlfahrt, Vicki Trier Taasti, Laurids Østergaard Poulsen, Jimmi Søndergaard, Martin Skovmos Nielsen

“…Patient/material and methods: A Gammex Advanced Electron Density phantom containing tissue-equivalent inserts was scanned using SECT (70–140 kVp and Sn100–Sn140 kVp, Sn meaning tin-filtered) and dual-spiral DECT to identify matching HLUTs for three SECT methods, including a standard reconstruction (only 120 kVp; Method 1), and kVp-independent reconstructions providing mass density (MD; Method 2) or relative electron density (RED; Method 3). …”
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YOLO-MMCE algorithm for visual detection of engineering vehicles in high-consequence area by Huimei SUN, Lu LIU, Degang WANG, Taiyong WANG

“…Conclusion The YOLO-MMCE algorithm provides an efficient solution for detecting overlapped targets and engineering vehicle targets in environments with varying sunlight conditions, illustrating its values in practical applications.…”
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Bioinformatics and experimental approach identify DNMT3A as a diagnostic marker associated with regulated cell death patterns in psoriasis by Linyu Zhu, Zhiyu Ye, Ling Wang, Shaomin Chen, Menger Guo, Lvya Zhang, Yuansheng Wu

“…Regulated cell death (RCD) is crucial for the advancement of psoriasis, and providing opportunities as diagnostic indicators and drug sensitivity markers for psoriasis. …”
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Expert consensus on digital restoration of complete dentures by Yue Feng, Zhihong Feng, Jing Li, Jihua Chen, Haiyang Yu, Xinquan Jiang, Yongsheng Zhou, Yumei Zhang, Cui Huang, Baiping Fu, Yan Wang, Hui Cheng, Jianfeng Ma, Qingsong Jiang, Hongbing Liao, Chufan Ma, Weicai Liu, Guofeng Wu, Sheng Yang, Zhe Wu, Shizhu Bai, Ming Fang, Yan Dong, Jiang Wu, Lin Niu, Ling Zhang, Fu Wang, Lina Niu

“…To address these challenges and provide clinical guidance for practitioners, this expert consensus outlines the principles, advantages, and limitations of digital complete denture technology. …”
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A framework for parsing psychopathological heterogeneity: initial application in a large-scale unselected community sample by Chaoyi Wu, Chenyu Yuan, Yinqing Fan, Ang Hong, Zhiling Wu, Zhen Wang

“…Abstract Background Traditional descriptive nosology arbitrarily distinguishes between mental illness and health, hindering the progress of scientific research and clinical practice. Building on recent advancements in psychiatric conceptualization, this study proposes an innovative phased framework for deconstructing psychopathological heterogeneity. …”
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Design and Fabrication of Silicon Pressure Sensors Based on Wet Etching Technology by Fengchao Li, Shijin Yan, Cheng Lei, Dandan Wang, Xi Wei, Jiangang Yu, Yongwei Li, Pengfei Ji, Qiulin Tan, Ting Liang

“…This study not only advances the understanding of the impact of membrane roughness on sensor performance but also provides a practical and scalable fabrication approach for piezoresistive pressure sensors.…”
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Symmetrized Neural Network Operators in Fractional Calculus: Caputo Derivatives, Asymptotic Analysis, and the Voronovskaya–Santos–Sales Theorem by Rômulo Damasclin Chaves dos Santos, Jorge Henrique de Oliveira Sales, Gislan Silveira Santos

“…This synergy between neural operator theory, asymptotic analysis, and fractional calculus not only advances the theoretical landscape of function approximation but also provides practical computational tools for addressing complex physical systems characterized by long-range interactions and anomalous diffusion.…”
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Evaluation of ground based spectral imaging for real time maize biomass monitoring by Andrea Szabó, Andrea Szabó, Nxumalo Gift Siphiwe, Nxumalo Gift Siphiwe, Erika Buday-Bódi, Erika Buday-Bódi, Blessing Ademola, János Tamás, János Tamás, Attila Nagy, Attila Nagy

“…Although point measurements of water management properties have become increasingly common, understanding the spatial heterogeneity of agricultural fields remains critical for advancing precision agriculture. Spectral analysis provides a non-destructive approach to evaluating plant biophysical properties, such as chlorophyll and carotenoids, which are critical for precision agriculture. …”
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Drones and AI-Driven Solutions for Wildlife Monitoring by Nourdine Aliane

“…By synthesizing these insights, this paper will provide researchers with a structured framework for leveraging drone and AI systems in wildlife monitoring, identifying best practices and outlining actionable pathways for future innovation in the field.…”
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