Integration of Artificial Neural Network Regression and Principal Component Analysis for Indoor Visible Light Positioning by Negasa Berhanu Fite, Getachew Mamo Wegari, Heidi Steendam

“…In this study, user movement is simulated using a constructed dataset with systematically varied receiver positions, reflecting realistic motion patterns rather than real-time movement. …”
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The association between the body roundness index and the risk of chronic kidney disease in US adults by Jiaying Zhang, Xiaofeng Yu

“…In ROC analysis, BRI demonstrated higher discriminating for CKD (area under the curve: 0.6247; 95% CI: 0.6161–0.6333; optimal cutoff value: 5.161) compared with other indices.ConclusionIn summary, BRI was independently associated with a higher prevalence of CKD in overweight and obese US adults, excluding Mexican. …”
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Microstructure and magnetic properties of high-density submicron FeBP amorphous soft magnetic composites fabricated via hot pressing by Wangchang Li, Sijin Han, Yao Ying, Jing Yu, Jingwu Zheng, Liang Qiao, Juan Li, Akihisa Inoue, Shenglei Che

“…These submicron FeBP amorphous powders were prepared by chemical reduction, and the effect of sodium hypophosphite (NaH2PO2) solution concentration on the morphology, composition, and properties of FeBP amorphous powders was systematically investigated. In the synthesis of amorphous powders, as the concentration of NaH2PO2 solution increases, the particle size of the amorphous powders reduces gradually, reaching a minimum average particle size of 389 nm. …”
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Research advances in immune agonists and their nanoparticles for enhancing the immunotherapeutic efficacy of PD-1 inhibitors in malignancies by Renjie Xia, Renjie Xia, Juan Liang, Jianguo Ma, Jianguo Ma, Xiaoyu Du, Xiaoyu Du, Liangbin Ma, Liangbin Ma, Xiongxiong Han, Xiongxiong Han, Yong Wang, Yong Wang, Jianwei Qin, Long Yan

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The Influence of Viewing Geometry on Hyperspectral-Based Soil Property Retrieval by Yucheng Gao, Lixia Ma, Zhongqi Zhang, Xianzhang Pan, Ziran Yuan, Changkun Wang, Dongsheng Yu

“…Among the preprocessing methods, D1, SG + D1, and SG + D2 outperformed the others, while PLSR achieved a higher accuracy than SVM and CNN when retrieving soil properties. …”
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Estimation of Rootzone Soil Moisture over the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau using the Exponential Filter Model by Yuxi SONG, Jianbin SU, Jun WEN, Donghai ZHENG

“….， Shiquanhe， Pali， Naqu， upper reaches of Heihe River， and Maqu）， this paper systematically evaluates the applicability of the exponential filter model for estimating RZSM （i.e.， 10， 20， 40 cm） in different climatic and land areas of the QXP.In addition， we explore the impacts of different environmental factors （e.g.， soil properties， climate， and vegetation） on the estimated key model parameter， i.e.， characteristic time length T.Moreover， the reliability of regional-scale T-value obtained using three methods （i.e.， using the median value of optimal T-value obtained for each observation network or the whole Qinghai-Xizang Plateau， or the random forest model） for estimating RZSM on the QXP was assessed.The results showed that： （1） With the increase of soil depth， the correlation between rootzone and surface SM decreased while its spatial heterogeneity increased.This results in a decrease in the accuracy of the exponential filter model， but the obtained T-value and its spatial heterogeneity increased.（2） Spatially， with the increase of precipitation and SM content， the correlation between rootzone and surface SM increased while its spatial heterogeneity decreased.This leads to an increase in the accuracy of the exponential filter model， while the difference in accuracy of the model applied to different sites shows a decreasing trend.（3） Soil properties， especially the sand content， are the main factors controlling the spatial distribution of T-value on the QXP.（4） The different methods for obtaining regional-scale T-value have little influence on the accuracy of the exponential filter model in estimating the RZSM on the QXP.Specifically， both the commonly used methods， such as using the median value of optimal T-value or the random forest model， can obtain reasonable regional-scale T-value and achieve consistent and accurate RZSM estimations.These findings are expected to promote the use of the exponential filter model to accurately obtain the RZSM on the TP using satellite-based surface SM data.…”
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3D-printed copper-containing tailored titanium alloys with corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and anti-inflammatory properties for enhanced guided bone regeneration by Lan Luo, Lan Luo, Quan Zhong, Quan Zhong, Zi-Qin Chen, Zi-Qin Chen, Xiao-Hong Wu, Xiao-Hong Wu, Shu-Man Li, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Zhen-Zhu Xue, Yan-Jin Lu, Kai Luo, Kai Luo, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao

“…IntroductionGuided bone regeneration (GBR) serves as a critical technique in dental implantology, relying heavily on barrier membranes for successful alveolar bone augmentation. …”
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Improvement of interlayer performance of 3D printable magnesium oxysulfate cement-based materials by carbonation curing by Qiyan Li, Anshuang Su, Xiaojian Gao

“…Carbonation curing promotes the generation of magnesium carbonate hydrate crystals that interlace with phase 5 Mg(OH)2·MgSO4·7H2O crystals, creating a network-like structure that refines the pore size distribution and reduces capillary and macropores. …”
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Autonomy Constrained: The Dynamic Interplay Among Job Autonomy, Work Engagement, and Innovative Behavior Under Performance Pressure by Eunmi Jang, Yong Cheol Kim

“…Drawing on Self-Determination Theory and the Job Demand–Resource Model, this research explores the dynamic tension between autonomy and performance demands in organizational settings. Using a two-wave survey design to prevent common method bias, data were collected from 485 employees across diverse organizations in South Korea, representing various industries and organizational levels. …”
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AlF₃-Modified Carbon Anodes for Aluminum Electrolysis: Oxidation Resistance and Microstructural Evolution by Guifang Xu, Yonggang Ding, Fan Bai, Youming Zhang, Jianhua Yin, Caifeng Chen

“…The bulk density of the carbon anode increased to 2.08 g/cm³, porosity decreased to 0.315, and air permeability reached a minimum of 2.3 nPm. In addition, the fluorine intercalation reduces the electrical resistance to 2.12 Ω via conductive F-C clusters. …”
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Therapeutic effect of mifepristone combined with misoprostol in early missed miscarriage and prediction of incomplete abortion by Bai Xue, Li Tianjie, Lin Qing

“…Demographic characteristics and ultrasound parameters were systematically recorded. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to establish optimal sonographic cutoff values for predicting incomplete abortion requiring surgical intervention. …”
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Regularity and mechanisms of water-sand inrushes within mining-activated faults by Shichuan ZHANG, Pu HUANG, Yangyang LI, Chenggong WANG, Zhenhua WU

“…Previous studies focus primarily on the impact of a single factor on inrushes. Hence, it is significant to systematical investigate the regularity of water-sand inrushes within faults under the combined effects of multiple factors. …”
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Comparative efficacy of grouting and mixing methods for stabilizing collapsible soils with nano-clay and cement by Mostafa Zamanian, Meghdad Payan, Mahdi Salimi, Fatemeh Qahremani, Mahyar Arabani, Mohammad Mahdi Shalchian

“…The mixing method proved ineffective as a soil improvement strategy, particularly for NC-mixed specimens. …”
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Altered brain dynamics in post-stroke cognitive and motor dysfunction by Xiaoying Liu, Guihua Song, Xiaoyun Zhuang, Ying Zhang, Xiaoyang Wang, Yin Qin, Yin Qin

“…BackgroundCurrent research is predominantly focused on the single dysfunction after stroke, but the potential changes in brain dynamics of post-stroke cognitive and motor dysfunction (PSCMD) remain unclear, which hinders a deep understanding of its rehabilitation effects. …”
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Effect of sodium doping in NiO/Vermiculite composite on photocatalytic hydrogen production from methanol-water decomposition by Bartosz Zawadzki, Marta Valaskova, Alexandr Martaus, Jiri Pavlovsky, Kamila Koci

“…Photocatalytic tests demonstrated that sodium doping enhances the stability and activity of the photocatalysts by reducing electron-hole recombination rates, with NaOH proving to be a more effective sodium source than NaNO3. Among the samples, those synthesized via capillary impregnation (NiO(OH)/Vm-C) and dry synthesis (NiO(OH)/Vm-M) showed the highest hydrogen yields (550 and 540 μmol/g cat., respectively) due to optimal crystallite size (∼22–23 nm) and defect-induced charge transfer efficiency. …”
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Accelerated design of high-strength refractory multi-principal element alloys from first-principles calculations by Yuling Fu, Pengjing Liu, Hualei Zhang, Xiangdong Ding, Jun Sun

“…To rapidly develop high-strength refractory multi-principal element alloys (RMPEAs), we systematically calculate elastic moduli and mechanical properties for a series of body-centered-cubic (bcc) RMPEAs using the first-principles method. …”
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PEDAGOGICAL TERMS FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE INFORMATIONAL AND CONSULTING ENVIRONMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AND VECTORS OF DEVELOPMENT by Skripnik Lyudmyla

“…Such methods as analysis, generalization, systematization, extrapolation and SWOT analysis were used to study indicators of the functioning of the informational and consultative environment of vocational education institutions in Ukraine; as well as modelling and substantiating the pedagogical terms for its optimal organization. …”
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Investigating the Dynamic Change and Driving Force of Vegetation Carbon Sink in Taihang Mountain, China by Qiushi Qu, Sihui Jian, Anguo Chen, Chiwei Xiao

“…Nevertheless, the dynamic development of the vegetation carbon sink in the region and the impact factors on the sink have not been systematically evaluated. This study employed a comprehensive approach, utilising remote sensing technology and meteorological and topographic data, in conjunction with the net ecosystem productivity (NEP) estimation model to reveal the characteristics of vegetation carbon sinks in the Taihang Mountain, and then revealed the dynamics evolution of the NEP and the inter-annual trend by using Theil–Sen Median slope estimation, the Mann–Kendall test, and the coefficient of dissociation and analysed the driving roles of the influencing factors by using the parameter optimal geographic detector. …”
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The System of Career Guidance for High School Students in the United States of America by Yuliia Zahrebniuk

“…The principles of professionography are clarified: the specificity of the description of a certain activity; step-by-step study of activities – procedural sequence of material collection and analysis focus of description – compliance with specific goals of the research and implementation of a specific practical task; selectivity of the research object – concentration on the most difficult tasks of the labor process; learning dynamics – taking into account the development of the subject and changes in activity; systematicity – the study of interaction of individual components of activity at all its hierarchical levels; identity of methodological techniques and training programs and description for correct comparison of professions; use of qualitative and quantitative research methods – complementing content and statistical information. …”
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Dual-Functional AgNPs/Magnetic Coal Fly Ash Composite for Wastewater Disinfection and Azo Dye Removal by Lei Gong, Jiaxin Li, Rui Jin, Menghao Li, Jiajie Peng, Jie Zhu

“…The results confirmed the uniform dispersion of AgNPs (average size: 13.97 nm) on the MCFA matrix, where the formation of chemical bonds (Ag-O-Si) contributed to the enhanced stability of the material. Under optimized conditions (0.5 g·L⁻¹ AgNO₃, 250 °C sintering temperature, and 2 h sintering time), AgNPs/MCFA exhibited an exceptional catalytic performance, achieving 99.89% MO degradation within 15 min (pseudo-first-order rate constant <i>k_a</i> = 0.3133 min⁻¹) in the presence of NaBH₄. …”
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