MODELLING OF CRACK PROPAGATION: COMPARISON OF DISCRETE LATTICE SYSTEM AND COHESIVE ZONE MODEL by Karel Mikeš, Franz Bormann, Ondřej Rokoš, Ron H.J. Peerlings

“…Simplifications therefore need to be adopted, which allow for efficient yet accurate modelling of engineering applications. …”
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Specifics of predicting the profitability of individual bank products based on machine learning by Inna Strelchenko, Dmytro Stognii, Anatolii Strelchenko

“…It is shown that traditional econometric models have a limited ability to account for nonlinear dependencies, which limits their effectiveness in a rapidly changing economic environment. …”
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A Dual-Band Multiple Input Multiple Output Frequency Agile Antenna for GPSL1/Wi-Fi/WLAN2400/LTE Applications by Sajid Aqeel, M. H. Jamaluddin, Aftab Ahmad Khan, Rizwan Khan, M. R. Kamarudin, Jalil-ur-Rehman Kazim, Owais Owais

“…A novel dual-band, single element multiple input multiple output (MIMO) dielectric resonator antenna (DRA) with a modest frequency tuning ability is presented in this communication. The proposed antenna operates at GPS L1/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/LTE2500/WLAN2400 frequency bands. …”
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LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF STUDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL-COGNITIVE AND SELF-EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES by Liliya A. Dmytruk

“…The didactic model of the organization of integration of training and self-education tested in the course of a formative stage of experiment was directed as a whole on the development of students’ steady ability to think independently, to extract new material and to process it creatively. …”
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Genome-Wide-Association-Analysis-Based Identification of Genetic Loci and Candidate Genes Associated with Cold Germination in Sweet Corn by Changjin Wang, Yulin Yu, Jie Liu, Ahmad Rizwan, Zain Abbas, Haibing Yu, Xinxin Cheng

“…This study used 100 sweet corn micro-core germplasms to evaluate two key germination traits under cold stress: seed storage material utilization efficiency (SRUE) and mobilization weight (WMSR). To investigate the genetic basis of cold germination in sweet corn, we selected the BLINK model for GWAS due to its ability to minimize false positives. …”
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Surface-Modified Carbon Dots for Cancer Therapy: Integrating Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications by González M, Romero MP

“…Gene therapy applications take advantage of the ability of CDs to condense and protect genetic material from degradation, thereby facilitating efficient cellular uptake. …”
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Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Algorithm to Reduce the Impact on Power Grids: A Reinforcement Learning Based Methodology by Federico Rossi, Cesar Diaz-Londono, Yang Li, Changfu Zou, Giambattista Gruosso

“…The results demonstrate the method's robustness and ability to efficiently cope with the EV smart scheduling problem.…”
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Reactive and Pre-planned Agility in Young Tennis Players by Ales Germic

“… Background: In tennis, movement efficiency can be described as agility, which is crucial for adapting to the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of the game and affects a player’s ability to position themselves effectively and react to their opponent’s shots. …”
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Challenges and Perspectives on Photocatalytic Membrane Reactors for Volatile Organic Compounds Degradation and Nitrogen Oxides Treatment by Muhammad Hassnain, Asad Ali, Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Abdulrahman Abutaleb, Muhammad Mubashir

“…Photocatalytic membrane reactors (PMRs) have emerged as a promising technology for air purification due to their ability to integrate photocatalytic degradation and membrane separation in a single system. …”
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Evaluation of AV Deadheading Strategies by Sruthi Mantri, David Bergman, Nicholas Lownes

“…In the former, some AVs will be owned by households that are lower-income and benefit from the ability to have fewer vehicles to serve the mobility needs of the household. …”
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Comparison of Bayesian Models to Estimate Survival From Dead‐Recovery Alone and Together With Live‐Encounter Data: Challenges and Opportunities by Michael Schaub, Jaume A. Badia‐Boher

“…The marginalized state‐space and multinomial models were the most computationally efficient. The models evaluated do not differ in their ability to model temporal covariates but do differ for individual continuous covariates. …”
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Clustering‐based recommendation method with enhanced grasshopper optimisation algorithm by Zihao Zhao, Yingchun Xia, Wenjun Xu, Hui Yu, Shuai Yang, Cheng Chen, Xiaohui Yuan, Xiaobo Zhou, Qingyong Wang, Lichuan Gu

“…These limitations hinder the ability of systems to provide highly accurate and personalised recommendations. …”
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Multi-sensor fusion and segmentation for autonomous vehicle multi-object tracking using deep Q networks by K. Vinoth, P. Sasikumar

“…The dense net-based multi-image fusion gives more efficiency and a high memory in terms of fast processing time. …”
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Application of an improved LSTM model based on FECA and CEEMDAN VMD decomposition in water quality prediction by Jie Long, Chong Lu, Yiming Lei, Zhong Yuan Chen, Yihan Wang

“…The model achieved Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) values ranging from 0.88 to 0.99. Using dissolved oxygen (DO) as an example, the model reduced the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) by 0.12% and increased the coefficient of determination (R2) by 0.20% compared to baseline methods. …”
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Non-destructive Identification of Moldy Walnuts by Fusing X-Ray and Visual Image Features by NING Xinyue, ZHANG Hui, JI Shuai, LAI Lisi

“…The average specificity and Kappa coefficient values were 97.02% and 88.44%, respectively, indicating high ability to discriminate both majority and minority moldy walnuts. …”
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Bacterial Gibberellins Induce Systemic Resistance of Plants by I. N. FEKLISTOVA, I. A. GRINEVA, T. L. SKAKUN, L. E. SADOVSKAYA

“…In this paper we tested the ability of gibberellins produced by rhizosphere non-pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas aurantiaca to induce systemic resistance to alternariosis agent – Alternaria brassicicola – in oilseed rape plants.Oilseed rape (Brássica nápus) is one of the most promising oil-bearing croppers. …”
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Towards a smart debt collection system: a Design Science Research approach by Michał Przybyłek, Adam Przybyłek, Konrad Wojciechowski, Illia Shkroba

“…The innovation of SDCS lies in its ability to automate decisions previously reliant on human expertise. …”
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Photoreceptors Are Involved in Antioxidant Effects of Melatonin Under High Light in <i>Arabidopsis</i> by Ivan Bychkov, Anastasia Doroshenko, Natalia Kudryakova, Victor Kusnetsov

“…However, the molecular networks underlying its unique scavenging capabilities are still far from understood. Herein, we show the ability of MT to maintain physiological functions under high light stress (HL) is mediated by photoreceptors. …”
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Plant Disease Prognosis Using Spatial-Exploitation-Based Deep-Learning Models by Jayavani Vankara, Sekharamahanti S. Nandini, Murali Krishna Muddada, N. Satya Chitra Kuppili, K Sowjanya Naidu

“…In order to enable a prompt reaction, and perhaps a targeted pesticide application, the suggested method has the ability to provide the early diagnoses of plant vital health.…”
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Utilisation of Four Natural Absorbents in RemovingHeavy Metals from Sewage Water and Reducing their Accumulation in Maize Leaves by Al-Fahdawy Harith Sadaa Madhan, Salih Salih M., Al-Fahdawy Mohammed Ismail Khalaf, Al-Hadethi Akram A. H., Al-Fahdawi Omer Ismail, Abdulmajeed Amer Hashim, Al-Esawi Jabbar Sh. E.

“…The general water quality has a direct influence on the ability to sustain life on the Earth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of different natural adsorbents, namely phosphate rock, clay mineral (bentonite), peat moss, and soil in wastewater treatment. …”
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