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Optimizing Catalysts for the Hydrogenolysis of Polyethylene

Chemistry

Over 350 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually while less than 10% is recycled. Through catalytic hydrogenolysis, plastic waste can be converted into diesel with strontium tita…

Optimizing Drug Release From Encapsulated Pills for the Potential of Steadier Efficacy

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Researcher's acquaintance has ADHD and takes Adderall and shared that its effect (attention improvement) reaches a peak and drops quickly, resulting in having to time pill’s intake with upco…

Optimizing Exoplanet Detection: A Comparison of Neural Networks and Traditional Machine Learning Models on Light Curve Data

Physics and Astronomy

The growing need for efficient and accurate detection of exoplanets, especially with limited datasets, presents a significant challenge in the field of astronomy. This project analyzes the a…

Optimizing Fuel Composition for Thrust in Pulsejet Engines

Pulsejet engines offer an exciting avenue for research due to their simple design and unique combustion cycle. This study investigates how varying fuel compositions of propane and butane imp…

Optimizing Liver Transplant Success: A Data-Driven Approach Incorporating MELD for Accurate Survival Prediction and Equitable Organ Allocation

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD)score, a widely used tool, predicts 90-day waitlist-mortality but fails to account for post-transplant survival, leading to suboptimal organ allocatio…

Optimizing Nematode Efficiency for Precision Pest Biocontrol via Conditional Training and Formulation for Enhanced Endurance

Animal Sciences

This study aimed to enhance the efficiency of the biocontrol agent Steinernema carpocapsae, making it superior to chemical pesticides by increasing its speed in targeting pests and improving…

Optimizing Novel Therapeutics Targeting Cytomegalovirus Entry To Effectively Inhibit Virus Proliferation

Translational Medical Science

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a betaherpesvirus that is typically latent in a human host, but presents dangerously in immunocompromised patient populations. CMV primary infection or reactivation…

Optimizing Organic Electrochemical Transistors to Enhance Future Liquid Biopsies for Cancer

Translational Medical Science

Early detection is crucial for establishing a positive prognosis and outcome for cancer patients. Widely used detection methods, such as tissue biopsies and imaging, are cost-prohibitive, cu…

Optimizing Perchlorate Bioremediation: Analyzing the Role of Fe-S Complexes and Sulfates in pcrABCD Protein Activity Through Novel Docking Simulations

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Perchlorates are environmental pollutants that damage the human thyroid gland, stemming from military operations, rocket propellants, and fertilizer runoff. They also compose 0.5-1% of Marti…

Optimizing Quantum Support Vector Classifiers in Flood Prediction: Data Specific Quantum Kernel Training for Enhanced Feature Mapping Capabilities

Systems Software

Quantum Machine Learning (QML) addresses complex machine learning problems that deal with intricate relationships in complex datasets. When applied to real world datasets however, translatin…

Optimizing Random Forest Algorithms for Autism Prediction: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy Through Machine Learning

Behavioral and Social Sciences

The purpose of this study is to pursue utilization of the most advanced machine learning models in order to improve the accuracy and reliability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses.…

Optimizing Silicon Anodes: Investigating Ultra-High Carboxyl Density Binders

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Electric vehicles solve for fossil fuel-induced environmental damage, but 70% of consumers cite limited battery capacity as a major drawback. Replacing traditional graphite anodes with silic…

Optimizing Tensile Strength Using Infill Patterns and Nozzle Diameters

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has revolutionized various industries but faces challenges related to structural instability and material waste. Globally, 3D-printed models generate…

Optimizing Tidal Disruption Event Detection: A Photometric Analysis of Host Galaxies

Physics and Astronomy

Supermassive black holes lie at the centers of most large galaxies and play a crucial role in shaping galactic structure and dynamics. Despite being effectively invisible, they are studied i…

CYSF · 2025

Optogenetic Monitor-The Groundbreaking technology of today's world!

We are researching about the truly important term called Optogenetics, as it continues to develop for a better generation in personalized medicine. It is also related to other terms such as…

OPUS-1: An Ultracompact Satellite-Based Galactic Cosmic Ray Sensor

Embedded Systems

Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCRs) pose a significant hazard to any spacecraft operating outside of the Earth’s magnetosphere, capable of penetrating through thick radiation shielding and damaging…

OralScan: A Multi-Stage Multi-Modal Architecture for Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer and Potentially Malignant Disorders via Intra-Oral Images Captured on a Mobile App

Translational Medical Science

Oral cancer affects over 300,000 people worldwide each year and has a mortality rate of approximately 47%. Early diagnosis can significantly improve survival rates by up to 56%, but less tha…

CYSF · 2025

ou les bacterie y a til le plus dans un chambre

on vas prendre un echantillion du poigner de port port bureau et tirroir et voir ou il y a le plus de bacterie

Overcoming Docetaxel Resistance in Prostate Cancer

Translational Medical Science

Acquired drug resistance is one of the biggest obstacles in cancer treatment, leading to increased chances of cancer relapses and progression. To combat drug resistances and to improve treat…

Oxidative Stress-Induced Protein Aggregation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae BY4741 Exhibits Potential Pattern Relevant in Early Alzheimer's Disease

Translational Medical Science

The accumulation of amyloid-beta (AB) plaques and tau protein tangles are defining pathological features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In previous studies, AB plaques and tau tangles have bee…

CYSF · 2025

Package Patrol

As online shopping continues to rise in popularity, so do the issues of package theft by porch pirates. To combat this growing problem, we proudly introduce PackagePatrol, an innovative and…

Palliative Care: A Behavioral Resource for Healthcare Professionals Promoting Humanity and Dignity in End-of-Life Patients - A Pilot Study

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Palliative Care (PC) involves active support for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on symptom control and quality of life. This study aimed to characterize intermediate behavio…

CYSF · 2025

Palmarhyperhydrosis and Badminton Grips

Optimizing sweat levels for badminton grips and linking it to palmar hydrolysis.

CYSF · 2025

Paper straws under pressure

when you add different kinds of kitchen acid such as vinegar, lemon juice, and for our controlled group under normal circumstances sea salt water

Paracoccus for Bioremediation: Optimizing Formate Dehydrogenase in Paracoccus denitrificans for Development of a Non-Toxic Bioremediation Strategy for Toxic C1 Compounds in Water

Microbiology

C1 compounds—methanol, formaldehyde, and formate—are toxic environmental pollutants associated with hazardous spills, water contamination, and severe health effects, including blindness, can…

Parametric Optimization and Discovery of a Low-Noise Toroidal Quadrotor Propeller With a Leading Blade Segment Height Offset for Responsible Wildlife Research

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Quadrotors, or drones, have the distinct potential to streamline wildlife observation research efforts, which, in turn, focus on improving the biodiversity and carbon sequestration of ecosys…

Parametric Optimization of Propeller Guards for Enhanced Hydrodynamic Performance and Acoustic Profile of Underwater Vehicles

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

Increasing prevalence of remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles necessitates engineering propulsion systems that maximize thrust while aiming to limit anthropogenic-sourced noi…

ParkinAid: A Multimodal AI-Powered Diagnostic and Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation System for Parkinson's Patients

Translational Medical Science

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease. Early diagnosis and efficient rehabilitation are critical, while current methods of in person clinical consul…

ParkinSense: A Telehealth Toolkit for Quantitative Analysis of Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects millions worldwide, impacting motor behavior through tremors, gait abnormalities, and motor learning deficits. Despite its prevalence, the underlying mechani…

Parkinson's Disease Detection in Early Stages Through Screening of Hand Tremor by Measuring the Vibrations in Hertz and the Difference Between Angles of Arm Swing

Translational Medical Science

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most prevalent type of parkinsonism, characterized by tremor, bradykinesia, postural instability, and muscle rigidity, along with various other motor and non-…