LSEVGG: An attention mechanism and lightweight-improved VGG network for remote sensing landscape image classification by Yao Lu

“…In this paper, we propose LSEVGG, a novel and efficient CNN architecture that enhances the classic VGG structure through the integration of lightweight convolution techniques and channel attention mechanisms. …”
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Correlating Local Morphology and Charge Dynamics via Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy to Explain Photoelectrode Performance by Maryam Pourmahdavi, Mauricio Schieda, Ragle Raudsepp, Steffen Fengler, Jiri Kollmann, Yvonne Pieper, Thomas Dittrich, Thomas Klassen, Francesca M. Toma

“…This finding supports the considerable role of microstructure in charge carrier dynamics, and the ability of our analytical method to resolve it. The analysis technique outlined here should find broad applicability, enabling in-depth insight into the effect of local microstructure, and contributing to the design and development of more efficient photoelectrodes by tailoring of the microstructure at the nanoscale.…”
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Deconstruction of Alkali Lignin and Lignocellulosic Substrates by <i>Aspergillus ochraceus</i> DY1 Isolated from Rotten Wood by Namdol Nilza, Ram Prasad, Ajit Varma, Menaka Devi Salam

“…The present study reports the ability of a fungal isolate <i>Aspergillus ochraceus</i> DY1, obtained from rotten wood, to degrade alkali lignin (AL) and lignocelluloses in an efficient manner. …”
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Large-Scale Point Cloud Semantic Segmentation with Density-Based Grid Decimation by Liangcun Jiang, Jiacheng Ma, Han Zhou, Boyi Shangguan, Hongyu Xiao, Zeqiang Chen

“…To address these issues, this paper proposes <i>RT-Net</i>, a novel framework that incorporates a density-based grid decimation algorithm for efficient preprocessing of outdoor point clouds. The proposed framework helps alleviate the problem of uneven density distribution and improves computational efficiency. …”
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Hydrogels as advanced drug delivery platforms for cancer immunotherapy: promising innovations and future outlook by Vahideh Mohammadzadeh, Hoda Atapour-Mashhad, Sedigheh Shahvali, Bahardokht Salehi, Mina Shaban, Maryam Shirzad, Afsaneh Salahvarzi, Marzieh Mohammadi

“…Despite its rapid development, there are serious challenges to overcome. Efficient delivery of the immunotherapeutic cargos to the tumor microenvironment (TME), activation, and systemic adverse reactions have hindered their therapeutic application. …”
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Central position of histidine in the sequence of designed alternating polarity peptides enhances pH-responsive assembly with DNA by Razieh Taghizadeh Pirposhteh, Nasir Mohajel, Arash Arashkia, Kayhan Azadmanesh, Mohammadali Masoumi

“…Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of histidine positioning within peptide sequences for tuning pH-responsiveness and optimizing DNA co-assembly and transfection efficiency. The results provide valuable insights for the rational design of efficient, safe, and pH-responsive peptide-based gene delivery systems.…”
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Hybrid Adaptive Sheep Flock Optimization and Gradient Descent Optimization for Energy Management in a Grid-Connected Microgrid by Sri Harish Nandigam, Krishna Mohan Reddy Pothireddy, K. Nageswara Rao, Surender Reddy Salkuti

“…Therefore, efficient energy management in grid-connected microgrids is critical to ensure sustainability, cost efficiency, and reliability in the presence of uncertainties, outliers, denial-of-service attacks, and false data injection attacks. …”
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Evaluation of the catalytic effect of potassium tungstate in green decontamination for detoxification of 2-chloroethyl phenylsulfide (2-CEPS) by Vu Thanh Binh, Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Do Ngoc Khue, Nguyen Khanh Hung, Dao Duy Hung

“…After 18 h of mixing, the conversion retained efficiency above 95 % within 15 min of the reaction. …”
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Assessing low-level cognitive processes of word recognition by Michael Holsworth

“… A fundamental skill required for vocabulary development is word recognition ability. According to Perfetti (1985), word recognition ability relies on low-level cognitive processing skill to be automatic and efficient in order for cognitive resources to be allocated to high-level processes such as inferencing and schemata activation needed for reading comprehension. …”
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Ultrathin polymer membrane for improved hole extraction and ion blocking in perovskite solar cells by Lina Shen, Peiquan Song, Kui Jiang, Lingfang Zheng, Jianhang Qiu, Fangyao Li, Yu Huang, Jinxin Yang, Chengbo Tian, Alex. K.-Y. Jen, Liqiang Xie, Zhanhua Wei

“…Remarkably, the devices retain 95.4% of the initial efficiency after 1100 hours of operation in maximum power point tracking, representing significant stability advancements for high-efficiency n-i-p PSCs.…”
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Dynamic Connectivity Hub: Multiple ISPs Smart Aggregation for Optimized IoT Connectivity by Hany Ali, Mohamed A. Abouelatta, Khaled Y. Youssef

“…Extensive simulations demonstrate that the DCH outperforms traditional static ISP models in terms of latency reduction, cost efficiency, and resilience to outages. Validation through MATLAB simulations highlights the DCH&#x2019;s ability to outperform baseline models by demonstrating a 50% reduction in latency, a 25% improvement in data rate allocation, and a 20% reduction in operational costs compared to traditional static models. …”
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Performance of Fine-Tuning Techniques for Multilabel Classification of Surface Defects in Reinforced Concrete Bridges by Benyamin Pooraskarparast, Son N. Dang, Vikram Pakrashi, José C. Matos

“…EfficientNet-B3 showed the best-balanced Precision (0.935) and perfect Recall (1.000) in background classification, indicating its ability to distinguish defect-free areas from structural damage. …”
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Diff-Pre: A Diffusion Framework for Trajectory Prediction by Yijie Liu, Chengjie Zhu, Xin Chang, Xinyu Xi, Che Liu, Yanli Xu

“…An intention module regulates lateral offsets, and the diffusion framework selects the most probable trajectory from various possible predictions, thereby improving the model’s ability to handle complex scenarios. Experiments conducted on real traffic data demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms several representative models in terms of Average Displacement Error (ADE) and Final Displacement Error (FDE), without sacrificing efficiency. …”
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Cellular Automaton Simulation Model for Predicting the Microstructure Evolution of an Additively Manufactured X30Mn21 Austenitic Advanced High-Strength Steel by Ashutosh Singh, Christian Haase, Luis A. Barrales-Mora

“…Furthermore, the computational efficiency was critically evaluated.…”
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An automatic algorithm for surface wave dispersion curve picking based on Hessian matrix attributes by Hou Xiaoping, Yu Jiashun, Yuan Jianlong, Fu Xiaobo, Fan Xinran, Han Chao, Liu Zhigang, Qian Guang, Zhou Qiang

“…On the synthetic data of the test models, surface wave dispersion curves up to the 8th order are successfully picked, which shows the excellent picking ability of the method. Further comparative experiments show that the algorithm is superior to other methods in terms of picking accuracy, completeness, anti-noise performance and computation efficiency. …”
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Investigation of a Boiler's Furnace Aerodynamics with a Vortex Solid Fuel Combustion Scheme on Physical and Mathematical Models by Prokhorov V.B., Chernov S.L., Kirichkov V.S., Kaverin A.A.

“…In order to test the functional ability and efficiency of the proposed combustion scheme, studies on the physical model of the boiler furnace and the mathematical model of the experimental furnace bench for the case of an isothermal fluid flow were carried out. …”
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Synergistic effect of polymer and graphene oxide nanocomposite in heterogeneous layered porous media: a pore-scale EOR Study by M. Iravani, M. Simjoo, A. H. Molaei

“…Abstract Graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites offer a novel method for enhancing oil recovery, leveraging their unique properties to improve recovery efficiency. This study investigates the potential of GO and polymer nanocomposites (GOPN) for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in stratified and heterogeneous reservoirs. …”
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Data-driven seismic mechanical performance evaluation of RC columns based on adaptive optimization ensemble learning method integrating random forest and back propagation neural ne... by Ayong Jiao, Ziqing Jiao, Bin Gao

“…Current methods for analysis lack sufficient accuracy and efficiency in calculations. The existing analysis methods have shortcomings in calculation accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Path Planning Optimization of Smart Vehicle With Fast Converging Distance-Dependent PSO Algorithm by Muhammad Haris, Haewoon Nam

“…Additionally, the algorithm&#x2019;s realworld applicability is evaluated through a smart vehicle simulation, assessing its ability to identify safe and efficient paths while minimizing overall path length. …”
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Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques for CO2 Electroreduction: A Review by Samah A. Mahyoub, Arshad Farid, Muhammad Zain Azeem, Danah A. AL Fadhil, Fahim A. Qaraah, Qasem A. Drmosh

“…By addressing these aspects, this review provides insights into optimizing PVD‐based catalysts for efficient and stable CO2 reduction.…”
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