Addressing water scarcity and energy sustainability through PV-desalination systems: A case study on the southern coast of Iran by Mohammad Javad Ranjbar, Hossein Yousefi, Mahmood abdoos, Fatemeh Razi Astaraei, Mohammad Amin Vaziri Rad

“…However, challenges such as energy supply, the cost of produced water, and the emissions associated with the power supply method must be optimized to make desalination plants more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. …”
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Exploring the impact of influencers’ characteristics on the cosmetics purchase intentions of TikTok users by Ta Huy Hung, Van Huy Trinh, Thi Mai Le

“…These insights provide valuable implications for cosmetic brands, emphasizing the importance of selecting visually appealing influencers while maintaining credibility and audience engagement.…”
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Feasibility of video-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation when the lay responder is alone with the victim: a randomized controlled crossover pilot study by Bálint Bánfai, József Betlehem, Boróka Jobb, Balázs Horváth, Kitti Máté-Póhr, Dániel Németh, János Musch, Henrietta Bánfai-Csonka

“…Although V-CPR quality varied between environments, the method proved feasible even when responders acted alone. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic-Reinforced Inconel 718: Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization by Yang Qi, Bo Hu, Lei Wang, Yanwei Ma, Mei Yang, Yihang Ma, Pengfei Li

“…The in situ formation method produced leaf-like Ti-rich precipitates (up to 70.13 wt%), while direct ceramic addition suppressed the preferred orientation of the Laves phase and promoted the formation of NbC precipitates. …”
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Application of VUV/Sulfite Defluorination System for the Simple Detection of Perfluoroalkyl Substances by Shiyong Tao, Yilin Chen, Xiao Mei, Luyao Jin, Feng Wu, Jing Xu

“…Higher pH and sulfite dosage facilitated the reaction, while competing ions could suppress the defluorination efficiency. …”
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Effectiveness of Creative Instructional Multimedia on Students’ Motivation and Learning Styles by Putri Octa Hadiyanti, Yusti Elida, Hidayatun Nur, Resy Oktadela

“…This study used a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. …”
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A case study on the flexural behaviour of sustainable recycled lump-aggregate concrete precast beams using inclined-crossed stirrups by Lang Lin, Bo Wu, Fangying Wang

“…This study experimentally investigates its flexural behaviour, focusing on stirrup type, spacing, compressive bar diameter, and RL substitution rate, and further analyzes compressive bar buckling to develop an optimized I-C stirrup layout. The findings are as follows: (a) For the similar consumption of stirrup steel, precast beams with I-C stirrups exhibit flexural capacity and ductility equal to or slightly greater than those with traditional vertical stirrups, while the former also show smaller average crack spacing and maximum crack width; (b) Increasing stirrup spacing reduces the flexural ductility of beams with I-C stirrups, but their flexural capacity either remains unchanged (with no premature buckling of the compressive longitudinal bar) or decreases by less than 10 % (with premature buckling); (c) The use of RLs within the precast part has a limited effect on the flexural capacity and ductility of the beams; (d) The proposed method for judging premature buckling of the compressive longitudinal bar is reasonable, and the maximum allowable stirrup spacing derived from it could be employed as a reference for practical.…”
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Derivation and Culture of Enriched Phrenic-Like Motor Neurons From Human iPSCs by Louise Thiry, Julien Sirois, Thomas Durcan, Stefano Stifani

“…During spinal cord development, phMNs emerge from specific MN progenitors located in the dorsalmost MN progenitor (pMN) domain at cervical levels, under the control of a ventral-to-dorsal gradient of Sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling and a rostro-caudal gradient of retinoic acid (RA). The method presented here uses optimized concentrations of RA and the SHH agonist purmorphamine, followed by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) of the resulting MN progenitor cells (MNPCs) based on a cell-surface protein (IGDCC3) enriched in hiPSC-phMNs. …”
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Structural properties evaluation of extracted date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) juice at different extraction temperatures by Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Mohammed Tarique, Hassan Abdalla, Oni Yuliarti

“…The juice colour darkened with higher extraction temperatures, while no HMF was detected, suggesting the processing method is safe and preserves juice quality. …”
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MetaRes-DMT-AS: A Meta-Learning Approach for Few-Shot Fault Diagnosis in Elevator Systems by Hongming Hu, Shengying Yang, Yulai Zhang, Jianfeng Wu, Liang He, Jingsheng Lei

“…During meta-training, the system acquires transferable prior knowledge through optimized parameter initialization, while an adaptive scheduling module dynamically configures support/query sets. …”
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How Much Should Consumers with Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss Spend on Hearing Devices? by Vinaya Manchaiah, Steve Taddei, Abram Bailey, De Wet Swanepoel, Hansapani Rodrigo, Andrew Sabin

“…<b>Background:</b> This study examined the relationship between hearing device price and sound quality. <b>Method:</b> A novel consumer-centric metric of sound quality (“SoundScore”) was used to assess hearing devices’ audio performance. …”
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The Effects of the Incorporation of Nano-Hydroxyapatite on Physico-Chemical Properties of Calcium-Enriched Mixed Cement by Mohammadreza Nabavizadeh, Yasser Samadi, Safoora Sahebi, Fateme Eskandari

“…It is recommended to select an appropriate concentration of nHAP to optimize the properties of CEM cement based on the findings of this study.…”
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Gain-analytical equations generalized for FOPID controllers — An application with DC–DC power converters by Luís Felipe da S.C. Pereira, Anderson S. Volpato, Edson Antonio Batista, Moacyr A.G. de Brito, Ruben B. Godoy, João O.P. Pinto, Leon M. Tolbert

“…The differential evolution (DE) algorithm is employed for optimal tuning of fractional-order values, aligned with FOPID gain parameters. …”
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PENC: a predictive-estimative nonlinear control framework for robust target tracking of fixed-wing UAVs in complex urban environments by Shiji Hai, Xitai Na, Zhihui Feng, Jinshuo Shi, Qingbin Sun

“…To address this, this paper proposes a Predictive-Estimative Nonlinear Control (PENC) framework. This framework optimizes the UAV-gimbal system’s control inputs in real-time to ensure the target remains within the camera’s field of view (FOV) despite obstacles, while simultaneously using historical target state measurements to accurately estimate its current state. …”
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Review Of The Maritime Tourism Development Model In The Anambas Islands Through A Digital Approach by Mohammad Taufik, I Ketut Gunawan, Etika Khairina, Galih Arief Imawanto

“…This study used a qualitative method. Data sources are obtained from primary and secondary data. …”
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A Novel Seal Packaging Structure Applied in Sub Miniature Push-On Connector Based on Ni47Ti44Nb9 Shape Memory Alloy Seal Ring by Yang Hai, Cong Lu

“…The test results demonstrate that structure A can provide the best sealing performance while taking up the least space, which meets the requirement of the normal application of electronic communications equipment. …”
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Synthesis and Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Some Novel Quinoline Derivatives by Digafie Zeleke, Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy, Zerihun Belay, Yadessa Melaku

“…The carbaldehyde group was oxidized by permanganate method and reduced with metallic sodium in methanol and ethanol. …”
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Effect of Aluminum Doping on the Optical, Electrical, and Gas Sensing Properties of ZnO Thin Films by Samundra Marasini, Sumitra Pandey, Rishi Ram Ghimire, Pramod Subedi

“…Thin films were prepared using a spin-coating method, followed by annealing at 500°C, with varying Al doping concentrations (0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, and 2.5%). …”
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Multifractal Characterization of Pore Heterogeneity and Water Distribution in Medium- and High-Rank Coals via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance by Huan Liu, Shasha Zhang, Yu Qiao, Danfeng Xie, Long Chang

“…Minerals enhance pore connectivity but suppress complexity, while moisture and ash contents show negligible impacts. …”
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Spatiotemporal variations of drainage water and its salinity in the Hetao Irrigation District by HUANG Yongjiang, BAI Fangfang

“…Mineralization levels remained stable in the Jiefangzha area, while both Yongji and Yichang area experienced a significant decrease in mineralization. …”
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