A Robust Seamline Extraction Method for Large-Scale Orthoimages Using an Adaptive Cost A* Algorithm by Zhonghua Hong, Zihao Zhang, Shangcheng Hu, Ruyan Zhou, Haiyan Pan, Shijie Liu, Qing Fu, Xiaohua Tong

“…Then, an improved A* algorithm is employed to optimize the seamline, utilizing an adaptive obstacle threshold and structural similarity index to construct the heuristic function. …”
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Performance of newly synthesized pyrimidine derivative as corrosion inhibitor: experimental and quantum chemical investigation by Halis Karataş, Mothana Ghazi Kadhim Alfalah, Mehmet Izzettin Yilmazer, Murat Saracoglu, Zulbiye Kokbudak, Fatma Kandemirli

“… In this investigation, an alternative Schiff base with a pyrimidine ring was produced through the reaction of (1-amino-4-phenyl-2-thioxo-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)(phe­nyl)me­tha­no­ne (1) with thiophene-2-carboxaldehyde. Structural verification of the resulting com­po­und, designated (E)-phenyl (4-phenyl-1-(thiophen-2-ylmethyleneamino)-2-thioxo-1,2-di­hy­dro­py­rimidin-5-yl)methanone, (PPTT), was accomplished by employing a number of spec­troscopic methods, including 13C-NMR, 1H-NMR, and FTIR. …”
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How does emotion regulation affect adolescents' social adaptability? Building bridges for parent-child communication, empowered by AI education by Entao Ma, Tinghong Lai, Yuri Lee, Yixuan Zhang, Shimin Fu

“…This study investigated the mediating roles of parent-child communication (PCC) and parent-child relationship (PCR), along with the moderating effect of AI education (AIEd) experience. Data from 1318 Chinese adolescents were analyzed using structural equation modeling with bootstrapping and multi-group comparison. …”
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Evaluation of ‘ClassyFarm’, the Italian integrated surveillance system of livestock farms, in the context of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance by Laura Tomassone, Federico Scali, Nicoletta Formenti, Giovanni Loris Alborali, Maurizio Aragrande, Massimo Canali, Costanza Romanelli, Valentina Suprani, Daniele De Meneghi

“…However, there is space for improvement in resource allocation, data sharing and communication. Beyond the structural evaluation, surveillance systems should be evaluated also in relation to cost-effectiveness and system impacts.…”
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Insight Into Pre‐Intercalation of Layered Vanadium Oxide Cathodes: From Precise Control of the Interspace to Related Electrochemical Performance and Beyond by Zhangxiang Hao, Jian Wang, Junrun Feng, Yameng Fan, Jian Peng, Jiazhao Wang, Shixue Dou

“…ABSTRACT Pre‐intercalation is the mainstream approach to inhibit the unpredicted structural degradation and the sluggish kinetics of Zn‐ions migrating in vanadium oxide cathode of aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs), which has been extensively explored over the past 5 years. …”
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Rapid assessment of seismic performance for multi-story RC frame buildings using direct prediction method by Xin Chen, Haojie Hu, Wenwei Fu, Tao Liu, Yong Sun, Cong Liu

“…The foundation of seismic resilience assessment lies in the calculation of structural seismic performance. Traditional methods for seismic performance calculation are usually based on refined finite element models, resulting in low computational efficiency. …”
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Fluorescence and Hyperspectral Sensors for Nondestructive Analysis and Prediction of Biophysical Compounds in the Green and Purple Leaves of <i>Tradescantia</i> Plants by Renan Falcioni, Roney Berti de Oliveira, Marcelo Luiz Chicati, Werner Camargos Antunes, José Alexandre M. Demattê, Marcos Rafael Nanni

“…For analyses, principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares regression (PLSR) were used to predict eight structural and ultrastructural (biophysical) traits in green and purple <i>Tradescantia</i> leaves. …”
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Air quality and travel behavior: analyzing the impact of smog on the intentions to choose clean air destinations in Lahore, Pakistan by Farrukh Baig, Nabeel Shakeel, Muhammad Shafin Saif, Kainat Amar, Jaeyoung Jay Lee, Febri Kurniawan

“…A questionnaire survey was conducted in Lahore city, Pakistan, which suffers from the worst air quality. A structural equation modeling technique was used to analyze the data. …”
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Radar Monitoring and Numerical Simulation Reveal the Impact of Underground Blasting Disturbance on Slope Stability by Chi Ma, Zhan He, Peitao Wang, Wenhui Tan, Qiangying Ma, Cong Wang, Meifeng Cai, Yichao Chen

“…Both elevation and lithological conditions significantly influence the intensity of vibration responses: high-elevation areas and structurally loose rock masses exhibit greater dynamic sensitivity. …”
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Factors Influencing Medical Students&#x2019; Acceptance of Clinical Virtual Simulation Experiments: A Combined TAM and TPB Approach by Hui Lv, Yu Ning, Xuebin Li, Lanqing Meng, Caimei Yang, Yongming Jiang, Xiaoxia Li, Lingjiao Tang, Xinzhou Li

“…A total of 387 students participated in the study, and the data were collected through an online survey and analyzed via structural equation modeling. …”
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The role of influencer content value and credibility in purchase intention by Ahmad Shaheen, Abdullah Khataan, Abdelrehim Awad, Anwar Yahia Shams Eldin, Awadia Elnour

“…Employing a descriptive-explanatory design, survey data were collected from 633 social media users. …”
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Immune and Safety Analysis of <i>ultra</i>IPV^TM, a Novel UVC-Inactivated Polio Vaccine by David A. MacLeod, John K. Tobin, Ruth V. Bushnell, Taralyn J. Wiggins, Shyamkumar TS, Ramchander Nadipelly, Steven Lawson, Viju V. Pillai, Gregory J. Tobin, Stephen J. Dollery

“…The potential of UVC inactivation to maintain structural integrity and immunogenicity of viral antigens, while circumventing safety issues with conventional vaccines, could bolster global polio eradication efforts and holds promise for applications to numerous other viral pathogens. …”
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The impact of hypoxia on psychological and cognitive functioning in high-altitude climbers by Wiktoria Zamirska, Nadia Hornig, Aleksandra Kołodziej, Aleksandra Cieplak, Zuzanna Czyżewicz

“…These deficits are linked to hypoxia-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and structural brain changes.  However, certain cognitive domains, such as perceptual processes and problem-solving abilities, appear to remain relatively unaffected by high-altitude conditions. …”
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Predicting excavation-induced lateral displacement using improved particle swarm optimization and extreme learning machine with sparse measurements by Cheng Chen, Guan-Nian Chen, Song Feng, Xiao-Zhen Fan, Liang-Tong Zhan, Yun-Min Chen

“…Monitoring lateral displacement in deep excavation projects is crucial for structural stability and safety. Traditional methods, like manual inclinometers, are accurate but costly and labor-intensive. …”
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ANN and RF Optimized by Hunter–Prey Algorithm for Predicting Post-Blast RC Column Morphology by Kai Rong, Yongsheng Jia, Yingkang Yao, Jinshan Sun, Qi Yu, Hongliang Tang, Jun Yang, Xianqi Xie

“…The drilling and blasting method is commonly employed for the rapid demolition of outdated buildings by destroying key structural components and inducing progressive collapse. …”
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An in silico to in vivo approach identifies retinoid-X receptor activating tert-butylphenols used in food contact materials by Brenda J. Mengeling, Azhagiya Singam Ettayapuram Ramaprasad, Martyn T. Smith, Dania Turkieh, Nicole C. Kleinstreuer, Kamel Mansouri, Kathleen A. Durkin, Michele A. La Merrill, J. David Furlow

“…Butylphenols comprised the largest, high-probability, structural group (58 compounds); several are food contact chemicals with widespread commercial use. …”
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Optimizing supply chain performance through sustainable manufacturing practices and capabilities in emerging markets: an integrated linear (PLS-SEM) and non-linear (fsQCA) approach by Jewel Rana, Md Zubair Ahmad, Mohammad Fakhrul Islam, Md Nazmul Islam Jihad, Md. Rashed, Mohammed Kamruzzaman

“…Accordingly, the study proposed five hypotheses to test the empirical validation using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). …”
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Denoising very low-field magnetic resonance images using native noise modeling by Tonny Ssentamu, Tonny Ssentamu, Alvin Kimbowa, Alvin Kimbowa, Ronald Omoding, Edgar Atamba, Pius K. Mukwaya, George W. Jjuuko, Sairam Geethanath, Sairam Geethanath

“…Qualitative assessments, including difference maps, line intensity plots, and effective receptive fields, suggested that NND preserves structural details and edges compared to random noise denoising (RND), indicating potential enhancements in visual quality. …”
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An explainable AI-based framework for predicting and optimizing blast-induced ground vibrations in surface mining by Charan Kumar Ala, Zefree Lazarus Mayaluri, Aman Kaushik, Nikhat Parveen, Surabhi Saxena, Abu Taha Zamani, Debendra Muduli

“…Blast induced ground vibrations (BIGV) pose critical challenges in surface mining, threatening structural integrity, worker safety, and environmental compliance. …”
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MODERN CAPABILITIES OF BREAST PATHOLOGY DIAGNOSTICS by I. V. Vysotskaya, N. V. Zabolotskaya, V. P. Letyagin, K. P. Laktionov, K. A. Chubarova, N. V. Levkina

“…However, this is not sufficient for a complete interpretation of the patient»s condition in case of non-palpable breast formations, ambiguous interpretation of imaging under structural changes, increased density of breast tissue, etc.In this regard, the introduction of new technologies and their evaluation in terms of practicality is a logical and developing method of early diagnosis of breast pathology.One of the methods that enables enhancing the information capability of ultrasonic diagnosis of breast is elastography. …”
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