DeBo: Contrast enhancement for image registration using binary differential evolution and bat optimization.

Image registration has demonstrated its significance as an essential tool for target recognition, classification, tracking, and damage assessment during natural catastrophes. The image registration process relies on the identification of numerous reliable features; thus, low resolutions, poor lighting conditions, and low image contrast substantially diminish the number of dependable features available for registration. Contrast stretching enhances image quality, facilitating the object detection process.

Development of Aromatic Organic Materials for High-performance Lithium-ion Batteries: Strategies, Advances and Future Perspectives.

Ever since lithium (Li) ion batteries were successfully commercialized, aromatic compounds have attended every turning point in optimizing electrolytes, separators, and even electrode materials. However, the contribution of aromatic compounds has always been neglected compared to other advanced materials. At the same time, designing next-generation Li-ion batteries with higher flexibility, solid-state electrolytes, high energy density, and better coulombic efficiency has imposed stricter duties on aromatic components.

Supramolecular self-assembly for synthesis of novel chitosan-based adhesive in wood composites so as to improve waterproofing and flame retardancy.

As awareness of building safety and fire prevention grows, the demand for fire-retardant materials is gradually increasing. The need for flame-retardant wood composites is particularly urgent in public, high-rise, and commercial buildings. However, most of the current research has focused on adding flame retardants, often at the expense of mechanical properties.

From Flourish to Nourish: Cultivating Soil Health for Sustainable Floriculture.

Despite its rapid growth and economic success, the sustainability of the floriculture industry as it is presently conducted is debatable, due to the huge environmental impacts it initiates and incurs. Achieving sustainability requires joint efforts from all stakeholders, a fact that is often neglected in discussions that frequently focus upon economically driven management concerns. This review attempts to raise awareness and collective responsibility among the key practitioners in floriculture by discussing its sustainability in the context of soil health, as soil is the foundation of agriculture systems.

Modeling lung adenocarcinoma metastases using patient-derived organoids.

Approximately 50% of patients with surgically resected early-stage lung cancer develop distant metastasis. At present, there is no in vivo metastasis model to investigate the biology of human lung cancer metastases. Using well-characterized lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patient-derived organoids (PDOs), we establish an in vivo metastasis model that preserves the biologic features of human metastases.

A 3-D Near-Field Source Localization Approach Based on the Combination of a Phase Interferometer, the Centroid Algorithm and the Perpendicular Foot Algorithm.

In this study, several 3-dimensional (3-D) parameter estimation and localization algorithms for wireless near-field (NF) sources are proposed employing the uniform circular array (UCA) structure. In the single-base-station case, the algebraic relation is demonstrated between the azimuth angle under the far-field (FF) assumption and the actual NF source firstly. Secondly, two groups of antenna pairs are selected with distances less than half the wavelength, which are called short baselines in the interferometer method.

Harnessing the potential of copper-based nanoparticles in mitigating abiotic and biotic stresses in crops.

The demand for crops production continues to intensify with the rapid increase in population. Agricultural crops continue to encounter abiotic and biotic stresses, which can substantially hamper their productivity. Numerous strategies have been focused to tackle the abiotic and biotic stress factors in various plants.

Antecedent research on cross-border E-commerce consumer purchase decision-making: The moderating role of platform-recommended advertisement characteristics.

Relying on the development of big data, internet technology, and digital trade, consumers are seeking cross-border e-commerce platforms increasingly. Platform-based advertising communication, characterized by low cost and wide coverage, is notable as one of the marketing strategies favored most within general cross-border e-commerce platforms. It furnishes consumers with abundant shopping options while it exerts influence on their purchasing decisions concurrently.

Loss-of-function variants in RNA binding motif protein X-linked induce neuronal defects contributing to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis.

Despite being one of the most prevalent RNA modifications, the role of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remains ambiguous. In this investigation, we explore the contribution of genetic defects of m6A-related genes to ALS pathogenesis. We scrutinized the mutation landscape of m6A genes through a comprehensive analysis of whole-exome sequencing cohorts, encompassing 508 ALS patients and 1660 population-matched controls.

Integration of induction, system optimization and genetic transformation in Veratrum californicum var. vitro cultures to enhance the production of cyclopamine and veratramine.

Cyclopamine, a compound found in wild Veratrum has shown promising potential as a lead anti-cancer drug by effectively blocking cancer signaling pathways. However, its complex chemical structure poses challenges for artificial synthesis, thus limiting its supply and downstream drug production. This study comprehensively utilizes induction, system optimization, and transgenic technologies to establish an efficient suspension culture system for the high-yield production of cyclopamine and its precursor, veratramine.

Pore structure and mineral composition characteristics of coal slime before and after ashing and the effects on CO adsorption.

To realize the resource utilization of solid waste (coal slime) and further the dual carbon goals, utilizing coal slime and coal ash as adsorbates for CO capture is crucial. This study employed low-temperature N adsorption, low-pressure CO adsorption, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, and isothermal adsorption tests to assess coal slime and coal ash's pore/mineral composition characteristics. Subsequently, the influence on CO adsorption was analyzed to reveal the CO adsorption mechanisms of pores and clay minerals, and CO molecule adsorption behavior.

Association between factors in life course and physiological dysregulation among the middle-aged and older population in Zhoushan city of Zhejiang province.

Objective: To analyze the associations between factors in life course and physiological dysregulation in the middle-aged and elderly population in Zhoushan city of Zhejiang province, and the mediating roles of lifestyle and mental health.

Methods: A total of 1553 island residents aged ≥45 years were enrolled from the Zhejiang Metabolic Syndrome Cohort Zhoushan Liuheng Sub-cohort. The demographic information, life course information, lifestyle, and mental health information of participants were documented, and blood samples were collected.

SAPHO syndrome in the mandible: A 17-patient-based experience.

Unlabelled: SAPHO (Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis and Osteitis) syndrome is a rare inflammatory bone disorder with a remarkably low incidence. The condition's impact on the mandible is exceptionally uncommon, often resulting in a high rate of misdiagnosis and an extended duration of illness. The objective of this study was to assess patients with SAPHO syndrome in the mandible in across various stages and to dissect their distinctive features, aiming to provide future clinical experience for the disease.

Simvastatin Inhibits the Formation of NETs by the Mac-1 Pathway to Reduce Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury under High-Fat Conditions.

Background: Hyperlipidemia is one of the main causes of aggravated hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). Simvastatin (SIM), a lipid-lowering drug, has been shown to effectively alleviate IRI caused by hyperlipidemia. However, the regulatory mechanism by which SIM alleviates hyperlipidemia-induced hepatic IRI is still not clear.

Data-driven quantum chemical property prediction leveraging 3D conformations with Uni-Mol.

Quantum chemical (QC) property prediction is crucial for computational materials and drug design, but relies on expensive electronic structure calculations like density functional theory (DFT). Recent deep learning methods accelerate this process using 1D SMILES or 2D graphs as inputs but struggle to achieve high accuracy as most QC properties depend on refined 3D molecular equilibrium conformations. We introduce Uni-Mol+, a deep learning approach that leverages 3D conformations for accurate QC property prediction.

Effects of pore characteristics on CO adsorption performance of coal slime with different metamorphic degrees.

With the rapid development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology, it is necessary to explore the feasibility of coal slime as a porous carbon material for CO capture. In this paper, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to observe the morphological characteristics of coal slime samples with different metamorphic degrees, and the pore structure of coal slime was explored by low temperature N adsorption and low-pressure CO adsorption experiments. The pore distribution characteristics were analyzed, and the adsorption law of different metamorphic degrees were summarized through CO isothermal adsorption experiments.

New insights and enhancement mechanisms of activated carbon in autotrophic denitrification system utilizing zero-valent iron as indirect electron donors.

Zero-valent iron acts as an indirect electron donor, supplying ferrous iron for the nitrate-dependent ferrous oxidation (NDFO) process. The addition of activated carbon (AC) increased the specific NDFO activity in situ and ex situ by 0.4 mg-N/(d·g VSS) and 2.