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Energy & Fuels
Xun Suo, Shuqiang Zhao, Yanfeng Ma
Summary: This study focuses on the issues of renewable energy accommodation and layout design. By establishing a time-series production simulation model and a multipoint layout planning and design method, the synergistic effects of natural resources are fully utilized to improve the utilization of renewable energy. The effectiveness of the method has been verified through simulation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Soroush Zeaei, Mohammad Zabetian Targhi, Iman Halvaei, Reza Nosrati
Summary: Researchers have developed a microfluidic chip that can separate highly motile sperm using their inherent rheotaxis and boundary-following behavior. The device can effectively separate over 16,000 motile sperm in under 20 minutes, while also assessing DNA integrity. This technology shows promising potential for clinical applications in assisted reproduction.
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Energy & Fuels
Benjamin Flamm, Christian Peter, Felix N. Buchi, John Lygeros
Summary: The study presents a method to operate an electrolyzer in a cost-effective manner by solving a model-based optimal control problem. Experimental characterization of the electrolyzer is conducted to formulate nonlinear models and design a real-time optimal controller, then implemented on the actual system. Simulation results show significant cost reduction compared to existing methods, with validation demonstrated in real-time operation.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Yan Sheng, Wan-Yi Wang, Ming-Feng Wu, Yu-Mei Wang, Wang-Yu Zhu, Chang-Feng Chi, Bin Wang
Summary: Papain was chosen to hydrolyze proteins of monkfish swim bladders, and the hydrolysis conditions were optimized. Eighteen peptides were purified and identified from the swim bladder hydrolysate, and some of them showed significant antioxidant activities. The peptides had high stability under different conditions. The prepared antioxidant peptides could be applied in health-promoting products.
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Environmental Sciences
Wojciech Glyk, Maciej Holub, Jakub Karpinski, Wojciech Rejdych, Wojciech Sadowski, Alina Trybus, Jakub Baron, Lukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambrozy, Arkadiusz Stanula
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of detraining on the physical capacity, power, and speed parameters of elite swimmers. The results show a significant deterioration in swimming speed and power after the detraining period, both on land and in water.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Physiology
Manuel Santiago Martin, Fernando Pareja Blanco, Eduardo Saez De Villarreal
Summary: The findings suggest that the eccentric-overload training led to greater improvements in muscle strength and throwing speed compared to other training methods, while all training groups showed significant enhancements in strength and water polo skills.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Jinxin Ouyang, Jianfeng Yu, Xiaoxuan Long, Yanbo Diao, Jian Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a new strategy to prevent cascading failures in the power system by coordinating shedding power and power regulation. The control capability and dynamic security domain of the overload line are modeled, and a coordination control method based on power regulation is proposed to minimize shedding power. The correctness of the proposed method is verified using case studies.
PROTECTION AND CONTROL OF MODERN POWER SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Carla Sorgato, Thamires Custodio Jeremias, Fernanda Leite Lobo, Flavio Rubens Lapolli
Summary: The operation of a scaled-up air-cathode microbial fuel cell (MFC) using synthetic wastewater in continuous flow indicated that optimal performance was achieved under a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 12 hours, resulting in higher electricity generation and wastewater treatment efficiency. However, due to anaerobic conditions, the MFC was unable to remove nutrients. The MFC also showed potential in reducing wastewater toxicity, as demonstrated by an acute toxicity test using Lactuca sativa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jie Su, Mengkai Feng, Yunfei Du, Huijun Jiang, Zhonghuai Hou
Summary: This study investigates the collective assembly of Active Brownian particles (ABPs) and discovers a new re-entrant phase that enables motility-induced phase separation solely dependent on activity. ABPs with pure repulsion is an ideal model to understand the effect of nonequilibrium on collective behaviors. The study shows that activity can lead to a counterintuitive reentrant motility-induced phase separation, completely different from the phase behavior of equilibrium systems.
COMMUNICATIONS PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jason Yamaki, Swati Chawla, Shirley Tong, Kate Alison Lozada, Sun Yang
Summary: Despite the benefits of RBC transfusion therapy, it can lead to iron overload which is associated with CDI. Excess iron stimulates the growth and toxin production of C. difficile, and increases its resistance to metronidazole. Iron chelators effectively reduce the impact of CDI.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yildirim Akbal, Kamil Demirberk Unlu
Summary: This study focuses on modeling and forecasting electricity production of wind farms in Manisa, Turkey. The proposed univariate model shows high accuracy in short-term and moderate accuracy in midterm forecasts. The study also suggests two intriguing future research ideas.
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Sport Sciences
John P. Wagle, Aaron J. Cunanan, Kevin M. Carroll, Matt L. Sams, Alexander Wetmore, Garett E. Bingham, Christopher B. Taber, Brad H. Deweese, Kimitake Sato, Charles A. Stuart, Michael H. Stone
Summary: This study examined the kinetic and kinematic differences between accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) and cluster sets in trained male subjects, showing that AEL can increase eccentric work and RFD but not potentiate concentric output. Additionally, interrepetition rest appears to have the largest influence on concentric power output and RFD.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chen Li, Ximing Guo, Aodi Xu, Debo Wang
Summary: A MEMS dual-channel microwave power sensor is proposed in this study to improve the sensitivity and dynamic range of microwave power sensors. The sensor is designed and manufactured using the GaAs MMIC process and MEMS technology. The microwave performance, overload power, and sensitivity are theoretically studied. The sensor shows good microwave performance with a return loss of approximately -10 dB at 8-12 GHz. The sensitivities of the capacitive and thermoelectric detection channels are also measured.
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Communication
Helen Lillie, Rachael A. Katz, Nick Carcioppolo, Elizabeth A. Giorgi, Jakob D. Jensen
Summary: A majority of U.S. adults report feeling overwhelmed by the amount of available cancer information, termed cancer information overload (CIO). Research has shown that CIO is prevalent and negatively affects health behaviors. This study examines the stability of CIO over time and its relationship to prevention intentions and indifference, finding that CIO increases indifference for non-adherent individuals but has no effect on intentions. The study also supports a five-item measure of CIO.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
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Engineering, Industrial
Woo-Kyun Jung, Hyungjung Kim, Young-Chul Park, Jae-Won Lee, Eun Suk Suh
Summary: This study introduces a production line simulation approach based on real-time power monitoring data for the garment industry, demonstrating the potential of smart factory-related technologies to reduce production costs and improve productivity.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emma Hall, Daniel C. Bishop, Thomas I. Gee
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Education & Educational Research
Lee Crust, Jim McKenna, Jon Spence, Catherine Thomas, Donna Evans, Daniel Bishop
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY
(2014)
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Sport Sciences
Daniel Bishop, Geoff Middleton
JOURNAL OF HUMAN SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2013)