Lightweight Deep Learning Model, ConvNeXt-U: An Improved U-Net Network for Extracting Cropland in Complex Landscapes from Gaofen-2 Images by Shukuan Liu, Shi Cao, Xia Lu, Jiqing Peng, Lina Ping, Xiang Fan, Feiyu Teng, Xiangnan Liu

“…ConvNeXt-U retains the U-shaped structure of U-Net but replaces the encoder with a simplified ConvNeXt architecture. …”
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Environmentally friendly synthesis of nanoporous silica materials using quercetin as a morphogenetic agent by A.R. Zare Hoseinabadi, E. Rafiei Taqanaki, S. Hafez Ghoran, A.M. Amani, H. Kamyab, A. Razmfarsa, E. Khalili, M. Yusuf, S. Rajendran

“…Furthermore, the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda analysis provided measurements of the pore size at 24.312 nm and the pore volume at 0.336 square centimeters per gram, respectively.CONCLUSION: The study results outcomes demonstrated that quercetin forms a macromolecular scaffold that functions as a template for the formation of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. The irregular pore structure observed is attributed to the unique characteristics of quercetin. …”
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L’apport de la géomatique à la connaissance de la partie terminale de l’aqueduc du Gier à Lyon by Éric Leroy

“…By providing information on the manholes uncovered, we were also able to estimate the location of other structures of this type because of the regular pattern of positioning, and adjust the layout of the aqueduct accordingly. …”
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Many-Objective Cheetah Optimizer: A Novel Paradigm for Solving Complex Engineering Problems by Pinank Patel, Divya Adalja, Nikunj Mashru, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Reena Jangid, G. Gulothungan, Ahmad O. Hourani, Kaznah Alshammari

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Robotic Hand–Eye Calibration Method Using Arbitrary Targets Based on Refined Two-Step Registration by Zining Song, Chenglong Sun, Yunquan Sun, Lizhe Qi

“…To optimize the structure and workflow of the 3D measurement robot system, reduce the dependence on specific calibration targets or high-precision calibration objects, and improve the versatility of the system’s self-calibration, this paper proposes a robot hand–eye calibration algorithm based on irregular targets. …”
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Microstructure, electrical properties, bioactivity, biocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation ability of bio-piezocomposite fabricated by hydroxyapatite and (Ba,Ca)(Ti,Sn)O3-... by Geng Tang, Hong Yang, Bingqing Zhao, Dunying Wang, Fangfang Zeng, Qibin Liu

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Climate Change and Its Impacts on the Planting Regionalization of Potato in Gansu Province, China by Yulan Lu, Junying Han, Guang Li, Zhengang Yan, Lixia Dong, Zhigang Nie, Qiang Liu

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Discovery of effective infrequent sequences based on maximum probability path by Ke Lu, Xianwen Fang, Na Fang, Esther Asare

“…First, using conditional probability entropy, the infrequent logs are pre-processed to remove individual noisy activities that are extremely irregularly distributed in the traces. Effective sequences are then extracted from the logs based on the state transfer information of the activities. …”
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Hyperspectral target detection based on graph sampling and aggregation network. by Tie Li, Hongfeng Jin, Zhiqiu Li

“…To comprehensively utilize the spectral information encapsulated within hyperspectral images and more effectively handle the intricate and irregular structures among pixels in complex hyperspectral data, a novel graph sampling aggregation network model is put forward for hyperspectral target detection. …”
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Simulation of electromagnetic field distribution in the measuring cell for determining the dielectric permittivity of materials at microwave frequencies by N. A. Pevneva, A. A. Kopshai, A. L. Gurskii

“…In order to obtain information about the suitability of measuring cells based on irregular SHF waveguides for estimation of dielectric parameters of materials, we simulated the structure of electromagnetic field in the system consisting of two irregular waveguides and waveguide chamber placed between them using a three-dimensional electrodynamic simulation in Ansoft HFSS package environment. …”
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Research on Correction Method of pin-by-pin Homogenization Environmental Effect of PWR Based on Machine Learning by LI Tianya1, 2, , LUO Qi3, , YAO Dong2, HE Caiyun1, CHAI Xiaoming2, CAI Yun2, ZHANG Bin2, ZHANG Hongbo2, LIAO Hongkuan1, DUAN Yongqiang1

“…So, the entire assembly Colorset and zone model was proposed to evaluate the environmental effect based on research into multi-assembly models for inner core assemblies (typical checkerboard problem) and surrounding reflector assemblies (irregular checkerboard problem). Then this study focused on three types of pin feature: information about the pin’s material and location; information about the surrounding assembly; and information about energy spectrum and leakage. …”

A Theoretical Evaluation in the Context of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) Approaches of Urban Regeneration Implementations: Case Study of Bağcılar District, Istanbul by Ayşegül Baghal, Candan Çinar Çitak

“…As a result of the rate of urbanization; A series of ‘urban transformation projects’ has become a current issue to restructure the irregular formation and transportation problems in Istanbul. …”
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The Eve of Global Conflict or Contra Spem Spero? by O. V. Gaman-Golutvina

“…As a methodological framework, it is proposed to use the information introduced into scientific circulation by J. …”
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A Universal Tire Detection Method Based on Improved YOLOv8 by Chi Guo, Mingxia Chen, Junjie Wu, Haipeng Hu, Luobing Huang, Junjie Li

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AC-YOLO: citrus detection in the natural environment of orchards by Xu Xiao, Yaonan Wang, Yiming Jiang, Haotian Wu, Zhe Zhang, Rujing Wang

“…Firstly, in the Resblock module of the YOLOv4 backbone feature extraction network, the AC network structure is integrated with different levels of feature mapping to fuse context information as small targets. …”
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Design of a Compact Ultrawideband U-Shaped Slot Etched on a Circular Patch Antenna with Notch Band Characteristics for Ultrawideband Applications by Jiwan Ghimire, Dong-You Choi

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Osteoma in a Domestic Goose: Radiological and Histopathological Evaluation by Michał Gesek, Adrianna Michniewicz, Ewa Łukaszuk

“…This work provides valuable information about osteomas in birds, which is important for understanding such neoplasms.…”
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Development of BIM Platform for Semantic Data Based on Standard WBS Codes by Dongwook Kim, Jose Matos, Son N. Dang

“…Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an indispensable tool for risk management and construction oversight, especially in the case of complex and irregularly shaped buildings. …”
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HRNet Encoder and Dual-Branch Decoder Framework-Based Scene Text Recognition Model by Meiling Li, Xiumei Li, Junmei Sun, Yujin Dong

“…Moreover, the supervised attention module is used to strengthen the learning of the important feature information. In the decoder module, the dual-branch structure is adopted, in which the super-resolution branch takes the feature maps with the highest resolution obtained in the encoder module as input and restores images by upsampling through transposed convolution. …”
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Morphological Evolution of Baghdad: Analyzing Urban Growth Patterns and Transformation Processes by Dhirgham Alobaydi, Mahbub Rashid

“…The primary objective is to identify mechanisms of transformation that bring about changes in the structure of the town center. Utilizing a combination of geographical-morphological methods, historical maps, and modern satellite imagery, the research identifies six distinct urban growth patterns—concentric, irregular strip, scattered, multi-nuclei, sectoral, and instant growth. …”
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