Pedestrian detection method based on improved YOLOv5 by Shangtao You, Zhenchao Gu, Kai Zhu

“…We optimize the regression prediction of the anchor using the Efficient IOU Loss (EIOU) function. Experimental data show that the mean average precision (mAP) of the HOD-YOLOv5 model achieves 83.5%, compared to YOLOv5, which is 4.4% higher than original YOLOv5, and the recognition speed of the HOD-YOLOV5 reaches 106.7 frames per second (FPS). …”
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A Quasi-Convex RKPM for 3D Steady-State Thermomechanical Coupling Problems by Lin Zhang, D. M. Li, Cen-Ying Liao, Li-Rui Tian

“…A meshfree, second-order, quasi-convex reproducing kernel scheme is employed to approximate field variables for solving the linear Poisson equation and the elastic thermal stress equation in sequence. …”
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Road Permeability Index as a tool for mitigation planning of road impacts on wildlife in Colombia: a case study using mammals by Fabio Leonardo Meza-Joya

“…The influence of 12 landscape variables on the permeability of each functional group was assessed at 30 locations along the road. …”
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Protein expression profiling identifies a prognostic model for ovarian cancer by Luyang Xiong, Jiahong Tan, Yuchen Feng, Daoqi Wang, Xudong Liu, Yun Feng, Shusheng Li

“…The prognostic effect and the biological function of the model were evaluated using co-expression analysis and enrichment analysis. …”
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Research on Ship Heave Motion Compensation Control Under Complex Sea State Environment Based on Improved Reinforcement Learning by ZHANG Qin, ZHOU Jingyi, WANG Xingyue, HU Xiong

“…The TD3 algorithm approximates the value function and policy by harnessing deep neural networks, equipping it to tackle complex and nonlinear sea condition challenges. …”
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Global dynamics and time-optimal control studies for additional food provided holling type-III mutually interfering prey-predator systems with applications to pest management by D. Bhanu Prakash, D. K. K. Vamsi

“…Abstract In this study, we derive and analyze an additional food provided prey-predator model with Holling type-III functional response, incorporating mutual interference among predators. …”
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Exploring Purpose-Driven Methods and a Multifaceted Approach in Dam Health Monitoring Data Utilization by Zhanchao Li, Ebrahim Yahya Khailah, Xingyang Liu, Jiaming Liang

“…Dam monitoring tracks environmental variables (water level, temperature) and structural responses (deformation, seepage, and stress) to assess safety and performance. …”
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Barriers in Proliferating Digital Technologies at Russian Companies: Causes and Effects by A. S. Melnikov, E. G. Kalabina

“…As a result a systematized picture of enterprise functioning was developed in the context of overcoming barriers in introducing digital technologies and identification of situational and contextual variables influencing the effect of their introduction. …”
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Parallel Primal-Dual Method with Linearization for Structured Convex Optimization by Xiayang Zhang, Weiye Tang, Jiayue Wang, Shiyu Zhang, Kangqun Zhang

“…This paper presents the Parallel Primal-Dual (PPD3) algorithm, an innovative approach to solving optimization problems characterized by the minimization of the sum of three convex functions, including a Lipschitz continuous term. The proposed algorithm operates in a parallel framework, simultaneously updating primal and dual variables, and offers potential computational advantages. …”
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VARX Granger analysis: Models for neuroscience, physiology, sociology and econometrics. by Lucas C Parra, Aimar Silvan, Maximilian Nentwich, Jens Madsen, Vera E Parra, Behtash Babadi

“…We also provide methods for enhancing model efficiency, such as L2 regularization for limited data and basis functions to cope with extended delays. …”
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Research on Side Lobe Suppression of Time-Modulated Sparse Linear Array Based on Particle Swarm Optimization by Lei Liang, Jie Sun, Hailin Li, Jialing Liu, Yachao Jiang, Jianjiang Zhou

“…An efficient pattern synthesis approach is proposed for the synthesis of a time-modulated sparse linear array (TMSLA) in this paper. …”
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Impedance-based sensitivity analysis for enhanced dynamic stability in DC off-grid hydrogen production systems by Chenguang Zhang, Zhongjian Kang, Bin Li, Hongyang Zhang, Di Zhu

“…DC off-grid hydrogen production systems, employing source–hydrogen interface converters to achieve efficient renewable energy conversion and electrolysis coupling, represent a core technological solution for green hydrogen generation. …”
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Dynamic ensemble-based machine learning models for predicting pest populations by Ankit Kumar Singh, Md Yeasin, Ranjit Kumar Paul, A. K. Paul, Anita Sarkar

“…Advances in machine learning algorithms facilitate the development of efficient pest alert systems. Furthermore, ensemble algorithms help in the utilization of several models rather than being dependent on a single model. …”
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ESTIMATING THE DEMAND FOR RAILWAY FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION: A CASE STUDY IN KAZAKHSTAN by Madiyar SULTANBEK, Nazdana ADILOVA, Aleksander SŁADKOWSKI, Arnur KARIBAYEV

“…Qualitative methods rely on judgments and opinions, while quantitative methods utilize historical data or identify causal relationships between variables. Overall, the present study highlights the critical role of demand forecasting in the railway freight transportation industry and its impact on efficient planning and decision-making processes.…”
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Development of a Data‐Driven Lightning Scheme for Implementation in Global Climate Models by Vincent Verjans, Christian L. E. Franzke

“…Abstract This study proposes a new lightning scheme applicable at the global scale, predicting lightning rates from climatic variables. Using satellite lightning records spanning a period of 29 years, we apply machine learning methods to derive a functional relationship between lightning and climate reanalysis data. …”
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Antigenic characterization of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) envelope glycoprotein precursor incorporated into nanodiscs. by Kristen C Witt, Luis Castillo-Menendez, Haitao Ding, Nicole Espy, Shijian Zhang, John C Kappes, Joseph Sodroski

“…Here we investigate variables associated with reconstitution of the HIV-1 Env precursor into nanodiscs, nanoscale lipid bilayer discs enclosed by membrane scaffolding proteins. …”
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In vitro study of macro and micro nutrients decline in MS medium on growth and development levels of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne. by Seyed Mohammad Hosseini Nasr, Marziyeh Valizadeh, Seyed Ali Razavi

“…Acacia tortilis is one of the valuable species growing in the southern regions of Iran, which is highly considerable for a variety of reasons such as stabilization of quicksand, medicinal uses and ecological functions. Low germination capacity of seeds, hard rooting of cuttings, the value of aesthetics and multiple medicinal uses highlight the importance of further research to explore methods for easy and efficient propagation of this species in vitro. …”
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Exploring the Future Energy Value of Long-Duration Energy Storage by Anna H. Schleifer, Stuart M. Cohen, Wesley Cole, Paul Denholm, Nate Blair

“…The negative effect of lower roundtrip efficiency on value is also found to be scenario-dependent, with the energy value in higher VRE scenarios being less sensitive to roundtrip efficiency and more supportive of longer storage durations. …”
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The Effect of Hydraulic Partitioning on Prediction the Rate of Bed Load Transport in Gravel-bed Rivers using Support Vector Machine by Kiyoumars Roushangar, Mohammad Hosseini, Saman Shahnazi

“…Evaluation and prediction of sediment transport and associated processes have been one of the main issues of hydraulic and river engineers. There are some variables which affect the amount of bed load of a stream or river which may carry such as hydraulic, hydrological and sediment parameters caused the complexity of sediment transport phenomenon. …”
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An Optimal Hybrid Control Method for Energy-Saving of Chilled Water System in Central Air Conditioning by Yan Zhang, Xiaoli Chu, Yongqiang Liu

“…Here, an optimum control method is proposed with the principle of the minimum, by setting the minimum power consumption as the performance function in fixed time, which realizes variable control of pumps and accurate adjustment of temperature inside room. …”
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