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Metal oxide semiconductor (MOX) sensors are emerging as a groundbreaking technology due to their remarkable features: high sensitivity, rapid response time, low cost, and potential for miniaturization. Their ability to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in real time makes them ideal tools for...

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The integration of new technologies in Industry 4.0 has modernised agriculture, fostering the concept of smart agriculture (Agriculture 4.0). Higher education institutions are incorporating digital technologies into agricultural curricula, equipping students in agriculture, agronomy, and engineering...

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Sustainability issues often trigger risks that require systematic management. Risks associated with various sustainability factors in the supply chain are becoming more pertinent in many food industries because of growing concerns about food safety and quality. This paper aims to identify the develo...

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most representative autoimmune diseases. The peculiarity of this disease is synovial inflammation, which results in joint destruction and often disability. Although there are still several pathogenetic mechanisms to be clarified, lately, most studies have high...

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Childbearing women on combined oral contraceptive agents (COCAs) have been linked with the development of various diseases and possible deficiencies in serum micronutrients. This study aimed at investigating the vitamins and trace mineral changes associated with the use of COCAs among child-bearing...

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Efficient task allocation remains a fundamental challenge in multi-agent systems, particularly under resource constraints and large-scale deployments. Classical methods, including market-based mechanisms, centralized optimization techniques, and game-theoretic strategies, have been widely applied to...

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The paper is dedicated to the study of organic remains in ceramic drinking vessels from protohistoric Northern Italy. These one-handled mugs are a typical item of the prealpine area, dating from the 5th to the 1st century BCE, and possibly carried high cultural value, given their presence in graves...

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With the intensification of population aging, elderly individuals face significant barriers in learning digital skills, leading to a widening digital divide. Based on Cognitive Aging Theory, this study proposes and validates an original paradigm called Structured Gamified Intergenerational Digital R...

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Diabetic neuropathy (DN) remains a major clinical burden, characterized by progressive sensory dysfunction, pain, and impaired quality of life. Despite the available symptomatic treatments, there is a pressing need for disease-modifying therapies. In recent years, preclinical research has highlighte...

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The decarbonization of electricity generation by 2030 and the realization of a net-zero economy by 2050 are central to the United States’ climate strategy. However, large-scale renewable integration introduces operational challenges, including extreme ramping, unsafe dispatch, and price volatility....

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Sulfotransferase (SULT) enzymes contribute significantly to drug metabolism in pediatric patients. The purpose of this study was to develop a PBPK model for acetaminophen (APAP) in pediatric populations that accounts for the ontogeny of SULT isozymes that play a critical role in APAP metabolism. PBP...

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Biogas slurry (BGS), a nutrient-rich by-product of anaerobic digestion, presents a promising opportunity for sustainable agriculture on sandy soils. This review explores the agronomic potential of using BGS for improving sorghum’s (<i>Sorghum bicolor</i>) productivity by enhancing soil f...

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Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) is a key signaling molecule involved in both hematological malignancies and solid tumors. In B-cell malignancies such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), BTK mediates B-cell receptor signaling, promoting tumor survival and proliferatio...

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<i>Background</i>: Digital twins have the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and sustainability of the agri-food supply chain by providing visibility, reducing bottlenecks, planning for contingencies, and improving existing processes and resources. Additionally, they can a...

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This paper defines time-series numerical association rule mining in smart-agriculture applications from an explainable-AI perspective. Two novel explainable methods are presented, along with a newly developed algorithm for time-series numerical association rule mining. Unlike previous approaches, su...

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With the continuous expansion of the orchard planting area, there is an urgent need for autonomous orchard vehicles that can reduce the labor intensity of fruit farmers and improve the efficiency of operations to assist operators in the process of orchard operations. An object detection system that...

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Aging is a key risk factor for neurodegenerative disorders and is associated with widespread systemic and brain-specific changes. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive and irreversible brain disorder, primarily affects older adults and leads to a gradual decline in cognitive function. The underlyi...

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This study explores the potential of freely available tools for collecting, processing, and applying information in the management of mechanized fieldwork. A hierarchical approach was developed, integrating operational, logistical, and strategic levels of decision-making based on crop type, land con...

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This study compared the decomposition effects of different microbial agents added to rice straw to screen for efficient and stable microbial agents and achieve effective utilization of rice straw resources. Different microbial agents can accelerate the decomposition of rice straw. The E4/E6 value of...

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Associations between age-related diseases and behavioral alterations have been highlighted in previous studies. This study investigates the prevalence of diseases and behavioral changes in non-diseased and diseased senior cats before and after diagnosis, concentrating on four prevalent diseases: 1....

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