A Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Decision-Making Approach for Routing Problems by Dapeng Yan, Qingshu Guan, Bei Ou, Bowen Yan, Zheng Zhu, Hui Cao

“…The encoder incorporates a batch normalization fronting mechanism and a gate-like threshold block to enhance the quality of node embeddings and improve convergence speed. …”
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Cationic covalent organic framework for the fluorescent sensing and cooperative adsorption of perfluorooctanoic acid by Asmaa Jrad, Gobinda Das, Nour Alkhatib, Thirumurugan Prakasam, Farah Benyettou, Sabu Varghese, Felipe Gándara, Mark Olson, Serdal Kirmizialtin, Ali Trabolsi

“…It achieves significant PFOA adsorption exceeding 2600 mg·g⁻¹ within seconds over several cycles in batch mode and complete removal at environmentally relevant concentrations in column adsorption. …”
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Comparison of the synthesis of the alpha-amylase enzyme by the native strain Bacillus licheniformis in immobilized and immersed cells by Fahimeh Mahmoudnia

“…Materials and Methods: We examined the effects of alginate content, biomass age, initial cell loading (ICL), bead size, and solidification duration in calcium chloride solution on enzyme synthesis. We conducted batch fermentations using both immobilized and free cells. …”
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Architectural concretes for 3D construction printing by I. A. Stoletova (Cherepanova), A. A. Volodchenko

“…Materials and methods: The section presents comparative characteristics of weathered and unweathered quartzite sandstones.Results. The data on the dynamics of component grinding; compositions and characteristics of composite binders and fine-grained concretes based on them; results of manufacturing a pilot batch of small architectural forms using the construction printing method are presented.Discussion and conclusions. …”
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Peak Age of Information Analysis in Systems with Multiple Time-Correlated Traffic Streams by Varvara Manaeva, Elena Zhbankova, Ekaterina Markova, Konstantin Samouylov

“…On top of this, models with batch arrivals and batch services that can be effectively used to represent service performance in modern cellular systems such as 5G New Radio are lacking. …”
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STF: A spherical transformer for versatile cortical surfaces applications by Jiale Cheng, Fenqiang Zhao, Zhengwang Wu, Xinrui Yuan, Li Wang, John H Gilmore, Weili Lin, Xin Zhang, Gang Li

“…Overlapping regions between neighboring patches naturally enable efficient cross-patch information sharing. …”
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A New Model for Microbial Desalination Cells: Model Formulation and Validation under Different Operating Conditions by Merna Hesham, Abdelsalam Elawwad, Ahmed Abd El Meguid, Mohamed Hamdy Nour

“…In this paper, a dynamic mathematical model was developed to simulate the processes in Microbial Desalination Cells (MDCs) operated in cyclic batch flow mode using ordinary differential equations found in the literature. …”
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Spatial Reconstruction and Determinants of Industrial Land in China’s Urban Expansion: A Theoretical Framework by Dan Zhao, Kewei Liu, Jianwei Li, Jiagang Zhai

“…The spatial distribution of industrial land exhibited significant deindustrialization and suburbanization during park-orientated agglomeration and showed a shift from large-area small-patch to multi-center large-patch agglomeration. …”
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Assessing Forest Carbon Sequestration in China Under Multiple Climate Change Mitigation Scenarios by Mingli Qiu, Yuxin Zhao, Dianfeng Liu

“…We integrated the land-use harmonization (LUH2) and patch-generating land-use simulation (PLUS) models to project forest cover change, and the Lund–Potsdam–Jena managed land (LPJmL) model to simulate carbon dynamics. …”
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Magnetic Reconnection in a Compact Magnetic Dome: Chromospheric Emissions and High-velocity Plasma Flows by J. M. da Silva Santos, E. Dunnington, R. Jarolim, S. Danilovic, S. Criscuoli

“…Magnetic reconnection at small spatial scales is a fundamental driver of energy release and plasma dynamics in the lower solar atmosphere. We present observations of a brightening in an active region, captured in high-resolution data from the Daniel K. …”
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Transformer-based multiple instance learning network with 2D positional encoding for histopathology image classification by Bin Yang, Lei Ding, Jianqiang Li, Yong Li, Guangzhi Qu, Jingyi Wang, Qiang Wang, Bo Liu

“…Furthermore, TMIL divides histopathological images into pseudo-bags and trains patch-level feature vectors with deep metric learning to enhance classification performance. …”
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Analysis and Prediction of Spatial and Temporal Land Use Changes in the Urban Agglomeration on the Northern Slopes of the Tianshan Mountains by Xiaoxu He, Zhaojin Yan, Yicong Shi, Zhe Wei, Zhijie Liu, Rong He

“…Using land use data, we analyzed transitions, dynamics, intensity, and gravity shifts in land use, examined driving mechanisms using geographic detectors, and simulated future land use patterns with the Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model. …”
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Response of nitrogen emissions to land use changes and driving forces analysis in Jiangxi province under multiple scenarios by Chun Fu, Libin Xiang, Yezhong Liu, Tianming Zhou

“…This study systematically examined spatiotemporal land use dynamics in Jiangxi from 2000 to 2020 through statistical analysis and transition matrices, followed by multi-scenario projections (natural development, ecological conservation, and urban expansion) for 2030 using the Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model. …”
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Preparation of Novel Silica-based Zirconium Pyrophosphate Ion-exchanger and Its Adsorption Performance for Cs+ by DIAO Xinya1, 2, HAO Lecun1, 2, MA Feng3, ZHAO Xin1, 2, JIN Qiang1, 2, , CHEN Zongyuan1, 2, , GUO Zhijun1, 2, WU Wangsuo1, 2

“…The prepared resin was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms and the universal testing machine, and its adsorption performance for Cs+ in weakly acidic solution was determined using both batch-type and dynamic column experiments in terms of the kinetics, equilibrium capacity and selectivity. …”

Ecological Optimization Strategies for Chang’an Sandy Polder in Hangzhou Based on the Evolution of Landscape Patterns and Ecosystem Services by Weicheng LI, Shixian SHEN

“…Landscape pattern indices are calculated using Fragstats 4.2 software, incorporating indicators such as number of patches (NP), patch density (PD), percentage of landscape (PLAND), largest patch index (LPI), aggregation index (AI), contagion index (CONTAG), landscape shape index (LSI), and shannon diversity index (SHDI). …”
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The impact of the Grain-for-Green Programme on carbon storage in the Upper Yangtze River Basin based on the PLUS-InVEST model by Minghong Peng, Ye Yang, Yuanjie Deng, Dingdi Jize, Hang Chen, Yifeng Hai, Guojie Liu, Haijun Wang, Tianhui Xie, Hu Li, Ji Luo

“…In this study, we integrated the Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model with the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) framework to investigate LUCC dynamics and their implications for carbon storage across the Upper Yangtze River Basin (UYRB) between 2000 and 2020. …”
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Microalgae cultivation in raceway ponds: Advances, challenges, and hydrodynamic considerations by Imane Skifa, Nicolas Chauchat, Pierre-Henri Cocquet, Yves Le Guer

“…The article also examines the challenges of contamination, mixing dynamics, and the effects of shear stress on microalgae growth. …”
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A novel engineered strain of Methylorubrum extorquens for methylotrophic production of glycolic acid by Katharina Dietz, Carina Sagstetter, Melanie Speck, Arne Roth, Steffen Klamt, Jonathan Thomas Fabarius

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Biologically inspired hybrid model for Alzheimer’s disease classification using structural MRI in the ADNI dataset by Houmem Slimi, Imen Cherif, Sabeur Abid, Mounir Sayadi

“…The model synergizes CNNs for hierarchical spatial feature extraction and SNNs for biologically inspired temporal dynamics processing. The CNN component processes image slices through convolutional layers, batch normalization, and dropout, while the SNN employs leaky integrate-and-fire (LIF) neurons across 25 time steps to simulate temporal progression of neurodegeneration—even with static sMRI inputs. …”
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Engineered phenylalanine hydroxylase coupled with an effective cofactor synthesis and regeneration system for high-yield production of 5-hydroxytryptophan by Yulin Ai, Yusong Huang, Hongru Zhao, Bingmei Su, Juan Lin

“…Protein engineering was performed on hydroxylase XC2 based on the molecular dynamics simulation of the enzyme-substrate complex, and the strain TRP1-XC4 harboring the triple-mutant XcPAHL98I/A129K/W179F (XC4) was able to produce 319.4 mg/L 5-HTP. …”
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