DCW-YOLO: An Improved Method for Surface Damage Detection of Wind Turbine Blades by Li Zou, Anqi Chen, Chunzi Li, Xinhua Yang, Yibo Sun

“…Firstly, Dynamic Separable Convolution (DSConv) is introduced into the C2f module of YOLOv8, allowing the model to more effectively focus on the geometric structural details associated with damage on WTBs. Secondly, the upsampling method is replaced with the content-aware reassembly of features (CARAFE), which significantly minimizes the degradation of image characteristics throughout the upsampling process and boosts the network’s ability to extract features. …”
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Synthetic polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography using contrastive unpaired translation by Thanh Dat Le, Yong-Jae Lee, Eunwoo Park, Myung-Sun Kim, Tae Joong Eom, Changho Lee

“…Abstract Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) measures the polarization state of backscattered light from tissues and provides valuable insights into the birefringence properties of biological tissues. …”
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Metal Additive Manufacturing and Molten Pool Dynamic Characterization Monitoring: Advances in Machine Learning for Directed Energy Deposition by Wentao He, Lida Zhu, Can Liu, Hongxiao Jiang

“…Through this detailed examination, the paper aims to shed light on the pivotal role of intelligent monitoring systems in advancing DED technology, ultimately contributing to more reliable and repeatable additive manufacturing processes.…”
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Contextual Emotions in Organizations: A Latent Profile Analysis of Their Co-Occurrence and Their Effects on Employee Well-Being by Laura Petitta, Lixin Jiang, Valerio Ghezzi

“…Workplace contextual emotions are structured ways of emotionally thinking about specific cues in the context that employees share within their organization. …”
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Association of Virtual Nursing and Task Completeness: An Observational Study by Saif Khairat, Jennifer Morelli, Julia Aucoin, Barbara S. Edson, Cheryl B. Jones, Christopher M. Shea

“…Data collection included direct observation and semi-structured interviews. Post-observation interviews were conducted with VNs and unit nurses to obtain their perception of task completion and their perceived overall efficiency. …”
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Mobile Mapping System for Urban Infrastructure Monitoring: Digital Twin Implementation in Road Asset Management by Vittorio Scolamiero, Piero Boccardo, Luigi La Riccia

“…A key outcome of this work was the integration of the extracted information into a comprehensive geodatabase, transforming raw geospatial data into a structured tool that supports predictive maintenance and strategic road asset management toward DT implementation.…”
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Investigation of Tensile and Fatigue Behavior of Cr/CrN/TiCrN/TiCrCN Multilayer Films Coated on AA6063 and AZ91 Alloys by Closed-Field Unbalanced Magnetron Sputtering Process by Ruhi Yeşildal, Sadberk Sezer, Filiz Karabudak

“…Despite the widespread use of Mg and Al alloys among light metals in the automobile and aviation industries, they have low tensile and fatigue strength. …”
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Assessment of lecturers' awareness of artificial intelligence for education in a Nigerian university by Glory Thomas, Amosa Isiaka Gambari, Hamdallat Taiwo Yusuf, Mutahir Oluwafemi Abanikannda, Florence Olutunu Daramola

“…A researcher-designed structured questionnaire was used for data collection, which four experts validated. …”
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Investigating the Effectiveness of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Tools in Supporting Second Language Acquisition by Christiana Darkoah, Levina Nyameye Abunya, Edward Owusu, Victoria Ogunnike Faleke

“…Employing a qualitative research approach with a corresponding phenomenological research design, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with twenty-five out of forty-three learners in a basic three class. …”
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Short-chain fatty acids mediate enteric and central nervous system homeostasis in Parkinson’s disease: Innovative therapies and their translation by Shimin Pang, Zhili Ren, Hui Ding, Piu Chan

“…This communication may shed light on their potential role in the transmission of α-synuclein from the gut to the brain. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the ALOG Domain Genes in Rice by Na Li, Yang Wang, Jing Lu, Chuan Liu

“…These results have shed light on the functional study of ALOG family genes in rice and other plants.…”
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Digital traps: How technology fuels nomophobia and insomnia in Taiwanese college students by Yi-Ching Lin, Po-Ching Huang

“…Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study illustrates that nomophobia precipitates problematic digital behavior, which in turn results in sleep disturbances, thereby elucidating a clear pathway from digital dependency to insomnia. …”
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Assessing nature’s contributions to people in a peri-urban protected area, southeast Brazil: integrating feedback loops and participatory scenario planning by Rafael Lembi, Alice Ramos de Moraes, Cristiana Simão Seixas

“…We collected data through direct observation, semi-structured interviews and scenario workshops. In our research process, we innovate using the NCP framework, a concept acknowledging multiple values and knowledge systems, coupled with ecosystem services, a concept already understood by management councilors. …”
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Challenges and opportunities in higher education diplomacy of World Class Universities in Indonesia: analysing the network environment of public diplomacy by Ayu Anastasya Rachman, R. Dudy Heryadi, Junita Budi Rachman, Yanyan Mochamad Yani

“…A qualitative methodology was employed, utilizing in-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 informants who hold leadership positions at their respective universities. …”
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Green export strategies and SMEs export performance: mediating roles of innovation, readiness, and activities by Vishal Kumar Singh, Aditya Keshari, Divya Singh, Pravin Chandra Singh, Amit Gautam

“…Design/methodology/approach Utilising a quantitative approach, structural equation modelling (SEM) is employed to analyse data collected from 227 SMEs in sectors including sustainable agriculture, eco-friendly consumer goods, special woven fabrics, organic food and beverages, green fashion and textiles, and health and wellness. …”
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Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency through 3D-Printed COC/Al₂O₃ anti-reflective coversheets by Naif Almakayeel, Gobinath Velu Kaliyannan, Raja Gunasekaran, Rajasekar Rathanasamy

“…Further, the aluminium oxide Al2O3 powder was added at the proportions of 1 wt%, 2 wt%, 3 wt%, and 4 wt% to the COC polymer to increase the anti-reflection characteristics. The structural, morphological, mechanical (tear strength), electrical and temperature characteristics were studied. …”
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Integrating human resource management in urban workforce development: A focus on salary increments by L. Yu, A. Santos

“…Crucially, skill enhancement correlated strongly with salary progression, and structured professional development was linked to high employee satisfaction. …”
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Multimodal prehabilitation in people awaiting acute inpatient cardiac surgery: Study protocol for a pilot feasibility trial (PreP-ACe). by Sarah Raut, Aaron Hales, Maureen Twiddy, Lili Dixon, Dumbor Ngaage, David Yates, Gerard Danjoux, Lee Ingle

“…At the end of the trial, we will be seeking the feedback of the participants on key components of the programme to help us inform future work. We hypothesise that light to moderate structured exercise training is low risk and feasible in patients awaiting inpatient cardiac surgery. …”
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Mediating influence of job burnout and job satisfaction in relationship between work stress and organizational commitment among exceptional education teachers in Baghdad, Iraq by Mohammad Bashir Hassan AlDabi, Hajar Torkan, Abbas Ali Shallal, Ali Mehdad

“…To analyze data, a structural equation model was used through SPSS 26 and AMOS 23 software. …”
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In vivo generation of neurotoxic prion protein: role for hsp70 in accumulation of misfolded isoforms. by Pedro Fernandez-Funez, Sergio Casas-Tinto, Yan Zhang, Melisa Gómez-Velazquez, Marco A Morales-Garza, Ana C Cepeda-Nieto, Joaquín Castilla, Claudio Soto, Diego E Rincon-Limas

“…In young flies, PrP demonstrates properties of the benign PrP(C); in older flies, PrP misfolds, acquires biochemical and structural properties of PrP(Sc), and induces spongiform degeneration of brain neurons. …”
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