Preparation and Sound Insulation Performance of Superfine Metal Powder/Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber-Polyvinyl Chloride Microcellular Foaming Material by Sheng Hu, Jun Cai, Guofeng Liao, Qiang Fu

“…Lightweight sound insulation materials have received much attention. …”
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Thermodynamic assessment of the Al-Mo-V ternary system by Hu B., Yao B., Wang J., Zhao J.-R., Min F.-F., Du Y.

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Energy Dissipation from Vibrating Floor Slabs due to Human-Structure Interaction by James M.W. Brownjohn

“…Lightweight pre-cast flooring systems using post-tensioning to increase strength but not stiffness are increasingly popular, and vibration serviceability problems tend to govern design of such floors where human occupants are increasingly concerned with vibrations. …”
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A multi-stage deep learning network toward multi-classification of polyps in colorectal images by Shilong Chang, Kun Yang, Yucheng Wang, Yufeng Sun, Chaoyi Qi, Wenlong Fan, Ying Zhang, Shuang Liu, Wenshan Gao, Jie Meng, Linyan Xue

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INFLUENCE OF IONIZING IRRADIATION ON THE PARAMETERS OF ZN NANOTUBES ARRAYS FOR DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS ELEMENTS by D. B. Kadyrzhanov, M. V. Zdorovets, A. L. Kozlovskiy, A. V. Petrov, V. D. Bundyukova, A. E. Shumskaya, E. Yu. Kaniukov

“…The aim of the study is establishing the possibility of using Zn nanotube arrays as a basis for design compact and lightweight elements of flexible electronics, including operating under influence of ionizing irradiation.The paper presents the results of the synthesis of Zn nanotubes obtained by electrochemical deposition in the pores of polymer matrices and the study of their structural and electrophysical properties after directional modification by ionizing radiation with different doses. …”
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Toward improving precision and complexity of transformer-based cost-sensitive learning models for plant disease detection by Manh-Tuan Do, Manh-Hung Ha, Duc-Chinh Nguyen, Oscal Tzyh-Chiang Chen, Oscal Tzyh-Chiang Chen

“…This study introduces an automated system for early disease detection in plants that enhanced a lightweight model based on the robust machine learning algorithm. …”
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A feasibility study on using soft insoles for estimating 3D ground reaction forces with incorporated 3D-printed foam-like sensors by Nick Willemstein, Saivimal Sridar, Herman van der Kooij, Ali Sadeghi

“…For users to accept such insoles, they need to be comfortable and lightweight. Previous research has demonstrated that sensorized insoles can estimate ground reaction forces (GRFs). …”
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Advanced zero-optical-distance Mini-LEDs technology with high-luminance composite light-guides for displays by Zhi Ting Ye, Yen Lung Chen, Yu Fu Hsu, Ting Shuo Li, Ku huan Liu, Chun-Nien Liu

“…This results in a zero-optical-distance, lightweight, thin, and highly uniform high-luminance compound light-guiding planar light-source.…”
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Generative Adversarial Networks for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Object Detection with Fusion Technology by Nageswara Guptha M, Y. K. Guruprasad, Yuvaraja Teekaraman, Ramya Kuppusamy, Amruth Ramesh Thelkar

“…Obstacle detection and avoidance is important for UAVs, particularly lightweight micro aerial vehicles, but it is a difficult problem to solve because pay load restrictions limit the number of sensors that can be mounted onto the vehicle. …”
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Smart Home Security: An Efficient Multi-Factor Authentication Protocol by Ghazaleh Sarbishaei, Amir Masoud Aminian Modarres, Farahnaz Jowshan, Fateme Zahra Khakzad, Hasti Mokhtari

“…Therefore, in this paper, we present a lightweight multi-factor authentication protocol based on PUFs that overcomes the shortcomings of existing protocols. …”
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Binocular Video-Based Automatic Pixel-Level Crack Detection and Quantification Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Concrete Structures by Liqu Liu, Bo Shen, Shuchen Huang, Runlin Liu, Weizhang Liao, Bin Wang, Shuo Diao

“…Herein, a novel real-time crack detection and quantification method that leverages binocular vision and a lightweight deep learning model is proposed. In this methodology, the proposed method based on the following four modules is adopted: a lightweight classification algorithm, a high-precision segmentation algorithm, a semi-global block matching algorithm (SGBM), and a crack quantification technique. …”
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Influence of the graphene oxide on heat conduction characteristics of cement-based honeycomb scaffolds by Zhangjianing Cheng, Yuan Gao, Youjian Zhang, Sijia Wang, Xinlei Mao, Lei Feng, Qiuchen Liu, Yanming Liu

“…Cement-based honeycomb scaffolds, characterized by their superior plastic deformation, lightweight, high specific stiffness, and thermal insulation, offer promising improvements in the quality and stability of external wall materials. …”
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Quick Response Code Technology-based Contact Tracing Solutions to Mitigate Epidemic Outbreaks: A Review by Agburu O. Adikpe, Ezekiel E. Agbon, Abdulkadir M. Giwa, Habib T. Adeyemo, Moses A. Adegoke, Franklin C. Njoku

“…Quick response (QR) codes can be considered a lightweight technology as they provide environmentally friendly solutions with flexible applications across industries. …”
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Rainbow: An Operating System for Software-Hardware Multitasking on Dynamically Partially Reconfigurable FPGAs by Krzysztof Jozwik, Shinya Honda, Masato Edahiro, Hiroyuki Tomiyama, Hiroaki Takada

“…In this work, we show a complete model and implementation of a lightweight OS4RS supporting preemptable and clock-scalable hardware tasks. …”
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Parameter Optimization for Dissimilar Aluminum Alloys Joined Using Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing: A Screening Study by Senthil Kumaran Selvaraj, Akash L. Manoj, Alan B. Mathew, Akash V. Govind, Govindaswamy Sundaramali, Utkarsh Chadha, Bhaskar Vajipeyajula, Albert E. Patterson

“…These lightweight engineering materials are hard to be joined utilising traditional fusion joining techniques, necessitating the development of alternative joining techniques. …”
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Cumulative Energy Demand Analysis of Commercial and Hybrid Metal-Composite Gears at Different End-of-Life Strategies by Francesco Borda, Rocco Adduci, Domenico Mundo, Francesco Gagliardi

“…This study addresses the process of gear lightweighting, a key factor for efficiency improvements in automotive and aerospace sectors. …”
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Optimizing microstructure for enhanced performance: A novel approach to EMI shielding with thin Mg98.5Zn0.5Y alloy sheets by Z.X. Feng, G.Y. Zhang, J.L. Dong, T.M. Li, Z.S. Chen, J. Cao, X.H. Chen, J.H. Yi, F.S. Pan

“…The growing demand for lightweight, high-performance, cost-efficient electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, driven by advancements in 5G telecommunications, electric vehicles, and wearable electronics, has prompted the development of a 0.8 mm Mg98.5Zn0.5Y alloy sheet with a unique lamellar structure. …”
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Research on Innovative Apple Grading Technology Driven by Intelligent Vision and Machine Learning by Bo Han, Jingjing Zhang, Rolla Almodfer, Yingchao Wang, Wei Sun, Tao Bai, Luan Dong, Wenjing Hou

“…The system aims to reduce human interference and enhance grading efficiency and accuracy. A lightweight detection algorithm, FDNet-p, was developed to capture stem features, and a strategy for auxiliary positioning was designed for image acquisition. …”
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Violence Detection From Industrial Surveillance Videos Using Deep Learning by Hamza Khan, Xiaohong Yuan, Letu Qingge, Kaushik Roy

“…A computation time analysis revealed that our lightweight model requires significantly less computation time, demonstrating its efficiency. …”
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Durability of Wearable Antennas Based on Nonwoven Conductive Fabrics: Experimental Study on Resistance to Washing and Ironing by Laura Corchia, Giuseppina Monti, Luciano Tarricone

“…Wearable antennas should be flexible, lightweight, and mechanically resistant. Additionally, the antenna performance should be robust to activities related to daily use of garments, such as washing and ironing. …”
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