Advanced Modulation Techniques and Topological Innovations in High-Frequency Link Inverters: A Comprehensive Review by Asif Ali, Jianhui Su, Abdelrahman Farghly, Zeeshan Anjum Memon, Pervez Hameed Shaikh

“…The coupling of HFT between the primary and secondary sides of the converter poses challenges for devising appropriate modulation strategies. …”
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Accelerating Secure Permutation: Application to Matrix Algebra by Jiwon Heo, Joonsoo Yoo, Baekyung Song, Jiwon Yoon

“…While HE offers advantages in non-interactive secure computation, it has not yet become practical for data analysis involving costly matrix operations in high-dimensional spaces. In this paper, we present an innovative approach to accelerating the extraction procedure in the permutation of matrices in vector representation, specifically addressing the challenges posed by SIMD structures within BGV-like schemes. …”
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Potential Antimalarial Compounds from Spectroscopically Identified Compounds of Aqueous Stem-bark Extract of Magnifera indica: An In silico Approach by Abdulhafiz Lamiya, Saihana Muhammad, Adamu Jibril Alhassan, Maryam AbdulKadir Dangambo, Hauwa Ahmed Zailani

“…This study employed spectroscopic techniques to identify major phytochemicals present in aqueous extract of Magnifera indica stem bark and in silico technique to screen the identified phytochemicals for the identification of potential Plasmodium falciparum protein inhibitors. …”
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Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns Associated with Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Urban Area of Puducherry: A Case Control Study by Adheedhan SV, Arun Daniel J, Vignesh T

“…Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common and underdiagnosed condition that poses significant cardiovascular and metabolic risks. …”
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A Lightweight Transformer-Based Spatiotemporal Analysis Prediction Algorithm for High-Dimensional Meteorological Data by Yinghao Tan, Junfeng Wu, Yihang Liu, Shiyu Shen, Xia Xu, Bin Pan

“…Nevertheless, predicting regional high-dimensional meteorological data poses challenges due to the vast scale and rapid changes. …”
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Protective effects of metabolites from lactic acid bacteria against infections of mastitis pathogen in bovine cells by Thida Kaewkod, Nitsanat Cheepchirasuk, Sureeporn Suriyaprom, Witaya Suriyasathaporn, Thararat Chitov, Aussara Panya, Yingmanee Tragoolpua

“…Abstract Bovine mastitis poses significant economic challenges for dairy farms globally. …”
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Managing circular ecosystems in imperfect contexts – the case of extractive fishing in the Brazilian Amazon region by Neuzaí Marreiros Barbosa, Pedro Ibrahim Hellmeister, Adriana Marotti De Mello, Antonio Carlos Braz

“…Research limitations/implications – The paper makes theoretical contributions by presenting how a circular ecosystem management model could be implemented for an imperfect market in the Global South, as well as contributing to the literature on how the circular economy contributes to mitigate the threat to biodiversity posed by the linear economy. …”
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AP-1-Targeted Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Nanostructured, Self-Assembling S5 Peptide by Woo Seok Yang, Young-Jin Son, Mi-Yeon Kim, Soochan Kim, Jong-Hoon Kim, Jae Youl Cho

“…However, the local delivery of such therapeutics poses unique challenges. Self-assembling peptides that use decorated nanofibers are one approach by which these therapeutics may be delivered. …”
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RETRACTED: Financial Risk, Renewable Energy Technology Budgets, and Environmental Sustainability: Is Going Green Possible? by Mahmood Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed, Zahoor Ahmed, Beata Gavurova, Judit Oláh, Judit Oláh

“…Economic globalization poses a significant negative effect on the ecological footprint, while energy consumption adds to the footprint. …”
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Non-selective waterbird hunting in a Natura 2000 site results in killing of protected species: A case study from western Poland by Dominik Marchowski, Robert Jurszo, Paweł Stańczak, Michał Jasiński, Sebastian Guentzel

“…Non-selective hunting of waterbirds poses a significant challenge in biodiversity-rich areas such as Important Bird Areas (IBAs), where protected and game species congregate. …”
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Masked Modeling-Based Ultrasound Image Classification via Self-Supervised Learning by Kele Xu, Kang You, Boqing Zhu, Ming Feng, Dawei Feng, Cheng Yang

“…Furthermore, to address the challenges posed by hard samples in ultrasound data, we propose a novel hard sample mining strategy. …”
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Machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence to predict and interpret lead toxicity in pregnant women and unborn baby by Priyanka Chaurasia, Pratheepan Yogarajah, Abbas Ali Mahdi, Sally McClean, Mohammad Kaleem Ahmad, Tabrez Jafar, Sanjay Kumar Singh

“…IntroductionLead toxicity is a well-recognised environmental health issue, with prenatal exposure posing significant risks to infants. One major pathway of exposure to infants is maternal lead transfer during pregnancy. …”
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Molecular identification, antibiotic susceptibility, and biofilm formation of airborne bacteria by Malik Asif Hussain, Mubashir Zafar, Yusuf Saleem Khan, Kamaleldin B. Said, Sadaf Anwar, Mohd Saeed, Mohammad A. Abdulhakeem, Mejdi Snoussi, Mohd Adnan Kausar

“…Abstract Pathogenic bacterial communities present in urban green spaces significantly affect human health, particularly for immunocompromised populations. …”
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Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review by Hanaa Soliman, Rongling Zhang, Xialong Cai, Wei Feng, Alanood A. Alsarayreh, Awesar A. Hussain, Salih Alsadaie

“…Despite these advantages, both alloys suffer from poor corrosion and wear resistance, which restricts their use in harsh environments and poses risks to the performance and reliability of military systems. …”
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Migratory Flows and Endomyocardial Fibrosis: A Mysterious Disease in Western Countries by Laura Ambrosi, Simona Nicolì, Davide Ferorelli, Antonio Straface, Marcello Benevento, Biagio Solarino

“…As global migration increases, cases of EMF may emerge in non-endemic areas, posing a diagnostic challenge for healthcare professionals unfamiliar with this condition. …”
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QoEMultiSDN: Management of Multimedia Services Using MPTCP/SR in Softwarized and Virtualized Networks by Alcardo Alex Barakabitze, Is-Haka Mkwawa, Andrew Hines, Lingfen Sun, Emmanuel Ifeachor

“…The rapid growth of multimedia services, such as video streaming services over future softwarized 5G networks, poses great challenges for both service providers and network operators regarding service provisioning with high Quality of Experience (QoE). …”
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Mathematical and Physical Description of Transport Phenomena in Heat Pipes Based on Nanofluids: A Review by Marina S. Astanina, Nikita S. Gibanov, Igor V. Miroshnichenko, Egor A. Tarasov, Mikhail A. Sheremet

“…Transport mechanisms within wicks are analyzed, addressing capillary-driven flow, permeability, and challenges posed by nanoparticle integration. Fourth, interfacial phase-change conditions—evaporation and condensation—are modeled, focusing on kinetic theory and empirical correlations. …”
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Investigating Catching Hotspots of Fishing Boats: A Framework Using BeiDou Big Data and Deep Learning Algorithms by Fen Wang, Xingyu Liu, Tanxue Chen, Hongxiang Feng, Qin Lin

“…Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing significantly threatens marine ecosystems, disrupts the ecological balance of the oceans, and poses serious challenges to global fisheries management. …”
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A sustainable delamination approach for simultaneous separation and leaching of cathodes from end-of-life Li ion batteries by Pietro Cattaneo, Daniele Callegari, Fiorenza D'Aprile, Eliana Quartarone

“…The increasing demand for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in several applications has led to a substantial rise in their production, posing risks in the supply of critical raw materials (CRM, e.g.: Li, Ni, Co). …”
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Lymphatic dissemination of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: underlying mechanisms and treatment innovations by Xinyu Li, Hui Qiu, Hui Qiu, Hui Qiu, Qiuji Wu, Qiuji Wu, Qiuji Wu

“…Despite advances in treatment, HPV-OPSCC poses unique challenges due to its complex tumor microenvironment and immune interactions. …”
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