Near Real-Time Data-Driven Adaptive RAN Slicing of VR Traffic in ORAN by Andreas Casparsen, Beatriz Soret, Jimmy Jessen Nielsen, Petar Popovski

“…Conversely, a simpler Packet Size Prediction (PSP) approach demonstrates improved resource efficiency, though it sacrifices control over latency. …”
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Video Laryngoscopes in Simulated Neonatal Intubation: Usability Study by Jasmine Antoine, Kirsty McLeod, Luke Jardine, Helen G. Liley, Mia McLanders

“…Device efficacy was determined by first-pass success, number of attempts, and overall success. Efficiency was assessed by time to successful intubation and function test completion rates. …”
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An Improved Galerkin Framework for Solving Unsteady High-Reynolds Navier–Stokes Equations by Jinlin Tang, Qiang Ma

“…To enhance computational efficiency, a novel a posteriori error estimator is developed based on dual residuals. …”
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CFD comparison of water based SiO2 nanofluid with benchmark MEA amine solution for CO2 capture through porous membrane contactor by Hadil Faris Alotaibi, Ahmed Mohsen, Bhavesh Kanabar, Abhinav Kumar, Nagaraj Patil, Debasish Shit, V. K. Bupesh Raja, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi, Deepak Gupta

“…Analysis of the results showed the approximately similar performance of SiO2-based nanofluid compared to MEA for separating CO2 (98.8% using SiO2-based nanofluid VS 99.5% using MEA). Despite lower efficiency, SiO2-based nanofluid can be well identified as an environmentally-friendly and efficient alternative absorbent for use in CO2-separation industries instead of chemically-detrimental MEA solutions. …”
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Cost-effective adsorption of cationic dyes using ZnO nanorods supported by orange peel-derived carbon by Eman J. E. Abdelrazek, Ahmed A. Gahlan, Gamal A. Gouda, Abdelaal S. A. Ahmed

“…The adsorption studies concluded that the maximum adsorption efficiency was achieved after 90 min in the basic conditions (pH = 10). …”
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Rethinking the modernization of pressurized networks: Lessons from a case study in the Gharb (Morocco) by Abla Kettani, Ricardo Aliod, Marcel Kuper, Abdelilah Taky, Sami Bouarfa, Ali Hammani

“…Irrigation modernization aims to improve water efficiency and reduce energy costs while ensuring the long-term sustainability of irrigation systems. …”
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FLAME-GPU for Traffic Systems: A Scalable Agent-Based Simulation Framework by Maxim Smilovitskiy, Sedar Olmez, Paul Richmond, Robert Chisholm, Peter Heywood, Alvaro Cabrejas, Sven van den Berghe, Sachio Kobayashi

“…Extensive experimentation validates the model’s ability to realistically simulate the vehicle population of the Isle of Wight, achieving a balance between computational efficiency and the accurate representation of complex traffic dynamics.…”
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YOLO-UIR: A Lightweight and Accurate Infrared Object Detection Network Using UAV Platforms by Chao Wang, Rongdi Wang, Ziwei Wu, Zetao Bian, Tao Huang

“…The BFIF module further enhances feature fusion effects through cross-level semantic interaction, thereby improving the model’s ability to fuse contextual features. Moreover, the LSP module efficiently combines features from different distances using Large Receptive Field Convolution Layers, significantly enhancing the model’s long-range information capture capability. …”
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Configuration optimization for offset strip plate-fin heat exchanger using a method of PID-based search algorithm driving design indicators mathematical model by Zhe Xu, Zongling Yu, Xin Ning, Changyin Zhao, Fuquan Nie

“…Compared to GOOSE algorithm, Invasive Weed Optimization, and Particle Swarm Optimization, PSA achieves the high convergence efficiency and the adequate ability to escape local optima both, and performs the best with the highest computational efficiency among them. …”
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An intelligent non-destructive method to identify the quality of self-compacting concrete based on convolutional neural networks via image recognition by Zhong Xiao, Zixuan Liu, Xuying Guo, Jun Liu

“…The R2 of the proposed optimal CNN model can achieve 0.9987 with superior accuracy and strong generalization ability. It can provide a convenient and cheap method for the project management departments to achieve the intelligent, non-destructive and efficient supervision of concrete quality inspection.…”
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Enhanced phoxim biodegradation by immobilizing Novosphingobium sp. RL4 on attapulgite-sodium alginate by Tong Peng, Tong Peng, Yining Huang, Tao Yang, Tao Yang, Yinquan Wang, Ling Jin

“…Importantly, SA + ATP-RL4 can be reused, and the degradation efficiency remained above 80% after 5 cycles. Furthermore, it exhibits high tolerance and better degradation ability compared to free cells of RL4 when used in treating agricultural wastewater containing phoxim.ConclusionSA + ATP-RL4 shows potential for in situ remediation of phoxim-contaminated environments.…”
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YOLO-SDD: An Effective Single-Class Detection Method for Dense Livestock Production by Yubin Guo, Zhipeng Wu, Baihao You, Lanqi Chen, Jiangsan Zhao, Ximing Li

“…Lastly, a Lightweight Shared Head (LS Head) is incorporated and specifically optimized for single-class dense detection tasks, enhancing efficiency while maintaining high detection accuracy. …”
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A Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Damage Coupling Model for Stability Analysis During the In Situ Conversion Process by Guoping Li, Juan Jin, Weixi Chen, Minghui Zhao, Jiandong Liu, Bo Fang, Tingfu Ye

“…These results demonstrate the model’s ability to guide improved extraction efficiency and mitigate environmental risks, offering valuable insights for optimizing in situ conversion strategies.…”
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Comparing Generative AI Literature Reviews Versus Human-Led Systematic Literature Reviews: A Case Study on Big Data Research by Davide Tosi

“…To evaluate Consensus, we analyzed its ability to detect relevant studies, extract key insights, and synthesize findings. …”
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Application of nanotechnology in agricultural sustainability: Absorption, translocation, and challenges of nanoparticles by Yanping Meng, Yingying Feng, Xin Bai, Qinghui Yu, Jiyang Zhou, Juan Wang

“…The effectiveness of nanomaterials in plants is heavily dependent on the plants' ability to absorb and translocate these nanoparticles. …”
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Hybrid metaheuristic optimization for detecting and diagnosing noncommunicable diseases by Saleem Malik, S. Gopal Krishna Patro, Chandrakanta Mahanty, Saravanapriya Kumar, Ayodele Lasisi, Quadri Noorulhasan Naveed, Anjanabhargavi Kulkarni, Abdulrajak Buradi, Addisu Frinjo Emma, Naoufel Kraiem

“…CPSO-RST-NFS combines meta-heuristic optimization with feature selection, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy. Through extensive experimentation on diverse NCD datasets, this research demonstrates the framework’s ability to select informative features, improve classification accuracy, and contribute to better patient outcomes. …”
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Enhanced distilled water productivity using an innovative semi-cylindrical tent-shaped solar still coupled with evacuated tubes by Abed Alrzaq Alshqirate, Omar Badran, Omar Quran, Ghazi Al-Marahleh, Abdullah N. Olimat, Aiman Al Alawin, Abdullah Al Shorman, Ali Alahmer

“…Additionally, the SCTSCET exhibited a 10 % higher hourly thermal efficiency and a peak exergy efficiency of 5.7 %, compared to 3.4 % for the conventional still, highlighting its superior ability to harness and utilize solar energy for distillation.…”
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Antioxidant Defenses and Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Activity Provide “Radioresilience” Against Ionizing Radiation-Induced Stress in Dwarf Bean Plants by Bruno Hay Mele, Anna Rita Bianchi, Valeria Guerretti, Mariagabriella Pugliese, Anna De Maio, Carmen Arena

“…To assess the early response, we measured a battery of photosynthetic efficiency and oxidative stress markers after exposure of dwarf bean plants to X-ray doses of 0.3, 10, 50, and 100 Gy. …”
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Isolation, Sphalerite Bioleaching, and Whole Genome Sequencing of <i>Acidithiobacillus ferriphilus</i> QBS3 from Zinc-Rich Sulfide Mine Drainage by Kan Wang, Yuandong Liu, Run Liu, Wissal Belqadi, Weimin Zeng, Runlan Yu, Xueling Wu

“…It showed a high iron oxidation efficiency of 0.361 g/(L·h) and a sulfur oxidation efficiency of 0.206 g/(L·d). …”
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An Intelligent Crow Search Optimization and Bi-GRU for Forest Fire Detection System Using Internet of Things by Syed Abdul Moeed, Bellam Surendra Babu, M. Sreevani, B. V. Devendra Rao, R. Raja Kumar and Gouse Baig Mohammed

“…The proposed work involves object detection, which is facilitated by EfficientDet, a state-of-the-art object detection model known for its accuracy and efficiency. …”
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