Beyond clinical data: the role of sewage monitoring in tracking pandemic trends of SARS-CoV-2 by Zhenlu Sun, Yulou Sun, Kai Guo, Lili Zhao, Cong Li, Yi Zhang, Shi Cui Yan, Jian Yang, Guifang Zhang

“…IntroductionThe SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused a global crisis that has impacted not only health care systems, but also economies and societies. The constraints in clinical testing provide challenges in reliably assessing the prevalence of variations, particularly in regions with limited resources, testing, and sequencing capabilities. …”
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Special Issue on Contemporary Research Studies in Operations Research, Business Analytics, and Business Intelligence by Viswanath Kumar Ganesan, S. Vinodh, Malolan Sundararaman, M. Vimala Rani, M. Mathirajan

“…Advanced Scheduling Algorithms: Creating advanced meta-heuristic algorithms using efficient dispatching rule-based heuristics for dynamic scheduling of non-identical parallel batch processing machines with eligibility constraints. 8. …”
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An Accurate LiDAR-Inertial SLAM Based on Multi-Category Feature Extraction and Matching by Nuo Li, Yiqing Yao, Xiaosu Xu, Shuai Zhou, Taihong Yang

“…These weaknesses hinder their performance in complex or dynamic environments and fail to meet the reliability requirements of autonomous systems. …”
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A Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm for Energy-Efficient Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio Sensor Network by Weirong Liu, Gaorong Qin, Shuo Li, Jian He, Xiaoyong Zhang

“…The main objective of the proposed algorithm is to minimize the network energy consumption subjected to constraints on the detection performance by optimally deriving the censoring and sleeping probabilities. …”
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4D Digital Integration for Nanomaterial-Based Monitoring and Treatment of Bridge Piers Defects by Ghazy Abdullah Albaqawy, Mabrouk Touahmia, Mustapha Boukendakdji, Abderrahmane Ouazir, Abdulaziz Mansour, Ahmed Sallam, Mohamed Saleh Sedek

“…Through the use of advanced 4D simulation technology, the study’s effectiveness is in visualizing workflows, identifying constraints, and supporting proactive decision-making in structural management. …”
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Torsion-Driven Plectoneme Formation During Nanopore Translocation of DNA Polymers by Fei Zheng, Antonio Suma, Christopher Maffeo, Kaikai Chen, Mohammed Alawami, Jingjie Sha, Aleksei Aksimentiev, Cristian Micheletti, Ulrich F. Keyser

“…In single-molecule nanopore sensing, the detection of nucleic acid and protein analytes relies on the passage of a long biopolymer through a nanoscale aperture. …”
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Joint Modulation Identification and IQ Impairment Handling in Two-Path Relayed Multiple Users OFDMA Over Unknown Channels by Hala Mostafa, Mohamed Marey, Khaled Mohamad Almustafa, Juliano Katrib

“…The design of effective modulation identification (MI) schemes in orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) transmissions poses a considerable challenge for autonomous radio systems, owing to system complexity and dynamic channel conditions. While prior research has addressed this problem, it has predominantly considered non-cooperative single-user scenarios and overlooked practical transmission constraints. …”
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Isolated fiber-optic transmission of IGBT UCE signals for precise HV switching analysis by Sylwester Bułka

“…The solution enables broadband observation of dynamic UCE(t) waveforms with a bandwidth from DC to at least 50 MHz, supporting precise analysis of switching events, detection of anomalies, and implementation of advanced timing correction algorithms. …”
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Spatiotemporal Risk-Aware Patrol Planning Using Value-Based Policy Optimization and Sensor-Integrated Graph Navigation in Urban Environments by Swarnamouli Majumdar, Anjali Awasthi, Lorant Andras Szolga

“…The agent’s state space incorporates synthetic AV sensor inputs—including fuel level, visual anomaly detection, and threat signals—to reflect real-world operational constraints. …”
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FocusAugMix: A data augmentation method for enhancing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia classification by Tanzilal Mustaqim, Chastine Fatichah, Nanik Suciati, Takashi Obi, Joong-Sun Lee

“…Challenges arise from the subjectivity of evaluations and constraints in datasets, impacting the accuracy of classification. …”
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Borophene and Its Composite‐Based Electrochemical Sensors by Aashutosh Dube, Shweta J. Malode, Maha Alruwaili, Abdullah N. Alodhayb, Thandavarayan Maiyalagan, Nagaraj P. Shetti

“…A succinct summary has been presented, including all significant sensor attributes, the determined limit of detection, established linear dynamic range, utilized analytical approach, and documented sensor stability. …”
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High-resolution Observational Features of Type I Solar Radio Bursts by Yuzhi Yang, Zongjun Ning, Yuxiang Song, Yijie Han, Xiaoyu Tang, Mingbao Gao, Hui Liu, Jingye Yan, Bing Wang, Shuwang Chang

“…We find that Type I bursts tend to appear as a chain, and the short periods of 0.92 and 1.22 s are detected in two burst chains. Our finding would be an observational constraint for the emission mechanism and physical model of solar Type I radio bursts.…”
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Low-Resolution Quantized Precoding for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Dual-Functional Radar–Communication Systems Used for Target Sensing by Xiang Feng, Zhongqing Zhao, Jiongshi Wang, Jian Wang, Zhanfeng Zhao, Zhiquan Zhou

“…Dual-functional radar–communication systems are extensively employed for the detection and control of unmanned aerial vehicle groups and play crucial roles in scenario monitoring. …”
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Biomimicry as a decision-making methodology in condition monitoring by Hariom Dhungana

“…However, traditional condition monitoring techniques face several limitations: they rely heavily on high-quality, continuous sensor input, struggle with adaptability to new fault scenarios, require significant computational resources, and often provide limited decision support beyond fault detection. These constraints hinder their practical utility in dynamic and resource-constrained environments. …”
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Risk Mitigation of a Heritage Bridge Using Noninvasive Sensors by Ricky W. K. Chan, Takahiro Iwata

“…Due to the heritage status and associated legal constraints, only non-invasive testing methods were employed. …”
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SHARPNESS IMPROVEMENT OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES USING A GUIDED-SUBSUMED UNSHARP MASK FILTER by Manar AL-ABAJI, Zohair AL-AMEEN

“…Sometimes, MRI images are obtained blurry due to various inevitable constraints related to the imaging equipment, which affects the detection of important features in the image. …”
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MOCA: A Low-Power, Low-Cost Motion Capture System Based on Integrated Accelerometers by Elisabetta Farella, Luca Benini, Bruno Riccò, Andrea Acquaviva

“…On the other hand, cost and power constraints make the implementation of a natural and efficient interface suitable for consumer applications a critical task. …”
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Enhancing UAV Security Against GPS Spoofing Attacks Through a Genetic Algorithm-Driven Deep Learning Framework by Abdallah Al-Sabbagh, Aya El-Bokhary, Sana El-Koussa, Abdulrahman Jaber, Mahmoud Elkhodr

“…This paper presents an enhanced integration of Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks with a Genetic Algorithm (GA) for GPS spoofing detection. Although GA–neural network combinations have existed for decades, our method expands the GA’s search space to optimize a wider range of hyperparameters, thereby improving adaptability in dynamic operational scenarios. …”
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A Method for Service Function Chain Migration Based on Server Failure Prediction in Mobile Edge Computing Environment by Joelle Kabdjou, Norihiko Shinomiya

“…This approach ensures high success rates, and reduced costs offering a resilient and efficient solution for dynamic MEC environments and laying the groundwork for adaptive, secure, and resource-efficient edge computing systems.…”
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Symmetry-Protected Topological Phases of Mixed States in the Doubled Space by Ruochen Ma, Alex Turzillo

“…In addition to MSPT phases, we study the patterns of spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) of mixed states, including the phenomenon of exact-to-average SSB, and the order parameters that detect them. Mixed-state SSB is related to an ingappability constraint on symmetric Lindbladian dynamics.…”
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