Introducing the kernel descent optimizer for variational quantum algorithms by Lars Simon, Holger Eble, Manuel Radons

“…In this article we introduce kernel descent, a novel algorithm for minimizing the functions underlying variational quantum algorithms. …”
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Research on Full Digital Simulation Test System for Locomotive Intelligent Driving by HUANG Wang, LIU Buqi, LIU Mengqi, PENG Huishui

“…It uses software with Visual C++ to simulate the functions of hardware devices such as automatic train operation device, driver machine interface, LKJ device and onboard central control unit, etc. …”
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Gauge origami and quiver W-algebras. Part III. Donaldson-Thomas qq-characters by Taro Kimura, Go Noshita

“…Moreover, we revisit the construction of the D8 qq-characters with no boundary conditions and give a quantum algebraic derivation of the sign rules of the magnificent four partition function. …”
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Symbiotic Service Composition in Distributed Sensor Networks by Tim De Pauw, Bruno Volckaert, Anna Hristoskova, Veerle Ongenae, Filip De Turck

“…Additionally, by means of a generic problem generator, we quantify the scalability of our platform and show the importance of an appropriate priority function, one of the core constituents of our service composition approach.…”
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Seismic Retrofitting of RC Buildings Using a Performance-Based Approach for Risk Resilience and Vulnerability Assessment by Hafiz Asfandyar Ahmed, Waqas Arshad Tanoli

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Loader Bucket Working Angle Identification Method Based on YOLOv5s and EMA Attention Mechanism by Xuedong Zhang, Bo Cui, Zhaoxu Wang, Wangting Zeng

“…The Focal-EIOU Loss function was added to address the slow convergence speed of YOLOv5. …”
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Micro-3D sculptured metastructures with deep trenches for sub-10 μm resolution by Anıl Çağrı Atak, Emre Ünal, Hilmi Volkan Demir

“…Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing allows for the construction of complex structures. However, 3D-printing vertical structures with a high aspect ratio remains a pending challenge, especially when a high lateral resolution is required. …”
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Visual impact of infill percentages for 3D printed radiologic simulators by Marco Antônio Bertoncini Andrade, Ana Paula Chaise Fin, Caroline de Oliveira Alves, Flávio Augusto Penna Soares, Matheus Brum Marques Bianchi Savi, Maria da Penha Albuquerque Potiens

“…The function of a simulator is to attenuate the radiation mimicking the different tissues of the human body. …”
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In Situ Monitoring and Numerical Experiments on Vertical Deformation Profiles of Large-Scale Underground Caverns in Giant Hydropower Stations by Hao Wu, Jian Liu, Xiaogang Wang, Lipeng Liu, Zhenhua Tian

“…In this paper, we define the attenuation function λx of unloading strength based on theoretical analyses and numerical simulations. …”
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A Prognostic Model for Newly Operated Highway Bridges Based on Censored Data and Survival Analysis by Liang Huang, Jixin Duan, Shizhan Xu, Jiapeng Zhu, Jun Liu, Danjie Niu, Li Xu, Jiangtao You, Pengtao Xue

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Research on Acoustic Field Correction Vector-Coherent Total Focusing Imaging Method Based on Coarse-Grained Elastic Anisotropic Material Properties by Tianwei Zhao, Ziyu Liu, Donghui Zhang, Junlong Wang, Guowen Peng

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Revolutionizing Imaging Design Content With AIGC: User-Centered Challenges, Opportunities, and Workflow Evolution by Zijian Zhu, Tao Yu, Yijing Wang, Junping Xu

“…Output availability and cross-functional collaboration demonstrate practical benefits in improving content quality and team efficiency. …”
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Evaluating environmental and economic sustainability of engineered chitosan particles for water treatment by Fatima Iqbal, Astha Upadhyay, Rouzbeh Tehrani, Lewis S. Rowles

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Life cycle assessment of tetrapod concrete armour units by Engy Mikhail, Nisrina Younes, Maryam Al Adab, Al Baraa Tarnini, Serter Atabay, Md Maruf Mortula

“…IntroductionConcrete is widely used in coastal construction, tetrapod armour units as the top layer of breakwaters, which protect rear-side developments by dissipating wave energy. …”
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Analysing morphogenetic design approaches in the context of hypothetical housing examples by Anday Türkmen

“…The analysis indicates that morphogenetic design has the capacity to substantially transform the formal, functional and ecological dimensions of future residential buildings. …”
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Methods of terms formation in nuclear medicine [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Nigar Sadigova, Salmi Aliyeva

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Muzyka i horror. "Lśnienie" Stanleya Kubricka by Krzysztof Kozłowski

“…The Kubrick Horror Show: making music in “The Shining” This article will argue that in The Shining, Kubrick has constructed a radical semantisation of instrumental music, composed or adapted to the film. …”
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Framework for whole life cycle assessment of geotechnical engineering projects by Aisha Faruqi, Alissa Kendall, Caitlyn A Hall

“…These include, for example, the definition of the key life cycle phases across a geotechnical project and of the LCA’s functional unit. To demonstrate the framework’s usability, we present a case study to evaluate the whole life cycle environmental impacts of a permeation grouting project for earthquake-induced liquefaction mitigation. …”
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Study on Urban System Relationships and Resilience Promotion Strategies in Underdeveloped Mountainous Areas Based on Social Network Analysis: A Case Study of Qiandongnan Miao and D... by Huayan Yuan, Jinyu Fan, Jie Luo, Rui Ren, Hai Li

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Analyzing teachers’ scripts from teachers’ reflections after they tried to encourage students’ flexible mathematical thinking by Joona Moberg, Minna Hannula-Sormunen, Markus Hähkiöniemi, Erno Lehtinen

“…The results suggest that the analytic framework developed is functional and robust, paving the way for future investigations with larger samples. …”
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