Determination of the relative copy numbers of mixed molecular species in nucleic acid samples is often the objective of biological experiments, including Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP), indel and gene copy-number characterization, and quantific...
The one-diode model is probably the most common equivalent electrical circuit of a real crystalline solar cell. Extensive research has focused on extracting model parameters from measurements performed in standard test conditions (STC), aiming to rep...
Junction temperature is considered a critical parameter that can directly affect the reliability and power handling capabilities of semiconductor devices. Effective thermal management, particularly under high-surge-current conditions, is therefore es...
In wine tasting, tasters commonly swirl their glasses before inhaling the headspace above the wine. However, the consequences of wine swirling on the chemical gaseous headspace inhaled by tasters are barely known. In champagne or sparkling wine tasti...
Age-related muscle decline is associated with impaired mitochondrial bioenergetics, altered redox signaling, and reduced myogenic capacity, yet how photobiomodulation (PBM) source characteristics shape these processes under replicative aging remains...
Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) has been revealed as a valuable approach against viral infections because of the fast therapeutic effect and low possibility of resistance development. The photodynamic inhibition of the infectivity of human herpes sim...
This study proposes a genetic algorithm-optimized model for the control of the fatigue life of AISI 1040 steel components after a high-power diode laser hardening process. First, the effect of the process parameters, i.e., laser power and scan speed,...
The bypass diode (BPD), a protective element in a photovoltaic system (PVS), occasionally fails as a result of lightning damage. In this study, using various resistance values, we investigated the burnout risk of PV modules experiencing BPD failures...
This article describes a complete characterization system for photovoltaic devices designed to acquire the current-voltage curve and to process the obtained data. The proposed system can be replicated for educational or research purposes without havi...
Solar energy is a source of sustainable energy and its optimal use depends on the efficiency and reliability of PV systems. Dual active bridge converters are a solution to interface PV modules with the grid or high voltage requirement applications du...
We explored the use of biomimetic structures, including those that mimic leaf structures, to enhance the angular color uniformity of flat phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes (pcLEDs). The distinct microstructures found on natural leaf surfaces,...
This study introduces an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) light extraction method using a wavy-patterned polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate created via oxygen (O2) plasma treatment. A rapid fabrication process adjusted the flow, pressure, durat...
Caged laying hens are prone to calcium deficiencies, resulting in osteoporosis and egg quality deterioration during the later phase of the laying cycle. Fluorescent light and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are widely used in poultry houses now,...
Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) is a relatively new approach for targeting viruses. Recently, PDI has been shown to be effective against various viral infections, with a low probability of resistance development. The study presents PDI towards the in...
SiC MOSFETs have an excellent characteristic of high switching speed, which can improve the efficiency and power density of converters significantly. However, the fast switching processes of SiC MOSFETs cause serious crosstalk problems in bridge-arm...
Accurate models of power electronic converters can greatly enhance the accuracy of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulators. This can result in faster and more cost-effective design cycles in industrial applications. This paper presents a detailed hardw...
Lighting Systems (LSs) play a fundamental role in almost every aspect of human activities. Since the advent of lights, both academia and industry have been engaged in raising the quality of the service offered by these systems. The advent of Light Em...
This paper proposes a visible light positioning system that utilizes commercial Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lamps as transmitters and Silicon PIN photodiodes as receivers. The light signals are transmitted and received using Intensity Modulation and D...
A novel monomer, 9-bis[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]fluorene di(mercaptopropionate), with a highly refractive index, purity, and excellent UV-curable properties, is synthesized through an optimized Fischer esterification process, reacting 9,9-bis[4-(2-h...
Formamidinium lead bromide (FAPbBr3) quantum dots (QDs) have shown potential in light-emitting diodes (LEDs). However, their performance is constrained by surface defects and the limitations of charge transport. Zwitterionic ligands, owing to their t...
The benzene metabolite trans,trans-muconic acid (tt-MA) is widely used as a biological indicator of exposure to this xenobiotic. An analytical method was developed and validated for the determination of urinary tt-MA using solid phase extraction onto...
Natural mating colony cages for layer breeders have become commonplace for layer breeders in China. However, feather pecking (FP) and cannibalism are prominent in this system. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of four light-e...
This study aims to compare the effects of different laser wavelengths, exposure times, and low-power-intensity laser irradiation on maize seeds. Seeds were exposed to He–Ne (632.8 nm) red laser, Nd:YAG second-harmonic-generation (532 nm) green...
The inclusion of the Internet of Things (IoT) in indoor agricultural systems has become a fundamental tool for improving cultivation systems by providing key information for decision-making in pursuit of better performance. This article presents the...
The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse and a growth chamber, in a randomized block design, with three replicates. The use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with varying wavelengths, combined with adequate nutrition, positively influence yield and...
This study aimed to explore the effects of light-emitting diode (LED) light colors on growth, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota in broilers. A total of 360 healthy male Arbor Acres (AA) broilers with similar weights were selected and divide...
The electric power quality has become a serious concern for electric utilities and end users owing to its undesirable effects on system capabilities and performance. Harmonic levels on power systems have been pronounced to a greater extent with the c...
Solar energy plays a major role in the transition to renewable energy. To ensure that large-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants operate at their full potential, their monitoring is essential. It is common practice to utilize drones equipped with inf...
Interpreting plant-growth responses across diverse light-emitting diode (LED) experiments requires attention to differences in species, lighting conditions, measurements, and experimental design. This study combines a descriptive comparison of six pu...
Electron and hole transporting layers play a major role in high-performance and stable organic-based optoelectronic devices. This paper demonstrates detailed device engineering of multi-junction organic photovoltaics built on two different metal oxid...
The present study was designed to investigate the role of three different light-emitting diode (LED) light color temperatures on the growth performance, carcass characteristics, and breast meat quality of broilers. In our experimental condition, 180...
Geum aleppicum Jacq. (yellow avens), a species traditionally used in folk medicine, remains understudied in the ethnopharmacological aspects. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated the phytochemical composition and biological activity of a hydro...
Traditional methods for wine bottle packaging leakage detection often suffer from low efficiency, high false-positive rates, or an inability to detect micro-leakages. This paper proposes a near-infrared laser leakage detection system based on tunable...
Embryonic environmental conditions can influence post-hatch physiology in poultry. This study evaluated whether green-light incubation modifies post-hatch redox homeostasis, peripheral endocrine responses, and hypothalamic proteomic remodeling in Rom...
Lettuce is an economically important crop that can be grown either in the field or greenhouse. Different challenges are present in either environment; therefore, cultivar selection is important. For hydroponic greenhouse lettuce there is relatively l...
Hepatitis A viral outbreaks continue to occur. It can be transmitted through aerosolized droplets and thus can contaminate surfaces and the environment. Ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-C LED) systems are used for inactivation of microbes, though...
Vehicle Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can accumulate and recirculate highly infectious respiratory diseases via aerosols. Integrating Ultraviolet Subtype C (UVC) light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to complement automobile HVAC s...