Surface Defect Detection Algorithm for Wind Turbine Blades Based on HSCA-YOLOv7 by Bing LI, Yunshan BAI, Kuan ZHAO, Congbin GUO, Yongjie ZHAI

“…The blade is one of the key components of the wind turbine, which is vulnerable to the impact of natural environmental factors, resulting in gel coat falling off, cracks, corrosion, and other damage and thus affecting the efficiency of wind power generation and the safety of wind turbine operation. …”
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The Impact of Offshore Wind Farm Construction on Maritime Traffic Complexity: An Empirical Analysis of the Yangtze River Estuary by Jian Liu, Wenbo Yu, Zhongyi Sui, Chunhui Zhou

“…By providing a quantitative framework for assessing traffic complexity, this research advances the field’s ability to understand and manage the risks associated with OWFs. …”
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A fractal gripper with switchable mode for geometry adaptive manipulation by Jiaxin Huang, Jian Shen, Yilin Zheng, Yanbo Guo, Zhigong Song

“…In the fingertip pressure experiments, we tested the fractal gripper and demonstrated its ability to stably envelop complex objects while ensuring even force distribution. …”
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Enhanced Linear State Observer–Based PLL-Less Vector-Oriented Control Method for a Three-Phase PWM Rectifier by Mabrouk Defdaf, Djamel Ziane, Ali Chebabhi, Said Barkat, Mohamed Fouad Benkhoris, Abdelhalim Kessal

“…They can also cause problems with power balance, stability, system dynamics, reduced efficiency, and increased stress. This paper proposes an enhanced linear state observer (ELSO) with a PLL-less voltage-oriented control (PLL-less VOC) method for a three-phase PWM rectifier in the synchronous coordinate frame (dq coordinate), aiming to simultaneously improve the DC-link voltage dynamics, disturbance rejection ability, and the grid current control loop’s transient response. …”
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Bacteriophages as Targeted Therapeutic Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities by Srividhya Venkataraman, Mehdi Shahgolzari, Afagh Yavari, Kathleen Hefferon

“…Bacteriophages, with their distinctive ability to selectively target host bacteria, stand out as a compelling tool in the realm of drug and gene delivery. …”
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Improved FraSegNet-Based Rock Nodule Identification Method and Application by Yanbo Zhang, Guanghan Zhang, Qun Li, Xulong Yao, Hao Zhou

“…This study presents an enhanced version of the FraSegNet algorithm, focusing on improving its ability to identify nodal features in images. The updated FraSegNet incorporates the ResNet101 backbone and integrates the Squeeze-and-Excitation (SE) attention mechanism, enabling better concentration on key nodal characteristics. …”
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Chitosan-MXene-gold-curcumin: quaternary nanohybrid platform: A Chemo/Photothermal onco-strategy for improved cancer therapy by Nihal Saad Elbialy, Mohamed Abdel Salam, Noha Mohamed

“…The biocompatible MXene (Ch@Au-MXNSs@Cur) exhibited unique properties for curcumin delivery, including high drug-loading capacity and the ability to convert light into heat through surface plasmon resonance. …”
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Design and preparation of PLA-chitosan-PEG-glucose copolymer for combined delivery of Paclitaxel and siRNA by Sahar Mohajeri, Shalaleh Dashti, Mehran Noruzpour, Shima Bourang, Hashem Yaghoubi

“…The biocompatibility of the nanoparticles was assessed via the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, and their drug transport ability was evaluated via flow cytometry. The results demonstrated that the PLA-chitosan-PEG-Glu copolymer exhibited low toxicity due to the combination of PLA and PEG, while the efficiency of siRNA-FAM transport was significantly greater than that of uncoated RNA. …”
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Mapping urban green structures using object-based analysis of satellite imagery: A review by Shivesh Kishore Karan, Bjørn Tobias Borchsenius, Misganu Debella-Gilo, Jonathan Rizzi

“…Traditional methods of mapping such as manual mapping, aerial photography interpretation and pixel-based classification have limitations in terms of coverage, accuracy, and efficiency. Object-based image analysis (OBIA) has gained prominence due to its ability to incorporate both spectral and spatial information making it particularly effective for classification of high-resolution satellite data. …”
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Design, Development, and Method Evaluation of Aptamer-Based Diagnostics for the Detection of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by N. Jaya Lakshmi, Hariprasad Puttaswamy

“…They circumvent the existing limitations of conventional detection systems due to their sensitivity, versatility for modification, cost-efficiency, and ability to enable real-time detection. …”
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BER performance analysis of polar-coded FBMC/OQAM in the presence of AWGN and Nakagami-m fading channel by Tadele A. Abose, Fanuel O. Ayana, Thomas O. Olwal, Yihenew W. Marye

“…Polar codes, a new class of error-correcting codes, have received much attention recently due to their ability to achieve the Shannon limit with practical decoding complexity. …”
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Simple Selection Index (SSI) Method in Electric Vehicle Selection for Logistics Companies by Hadi Hikmadyo Bisono, Ema Utami

“…While EVs offer advantages such as energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and lower operating costs, selecting the right electric vehicle for a logistics company is not a straightforward task. …”
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Reward shaping-based deep reinforcement learning for look-ahead dispatch with rolling-horizon by Hongsheng Xu, Yungui Xu, Ke Wang, Yaping Li, Abdullah Al Ahad

“…Recently, deep reinforcement learning (DRL) methods show enormous potential in developing a dispatching agent with self-learning ability, attributed to their superior generalization, adaptability, and computational efficiency. …”
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Relationship between Lower Limb Angular Kinematic Variables and the Effectiveness of Sprinting during the Acceleration Phase by Artur Struzik, Grzegorz Konieczny, Mateusz Stawarz, Kamila Grzesik, Sławomir Winiarski, Andrzej Rokita

“…The ability to reach a high running velocity over a short distance is essential to a high playing performance in team games. …”
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Potential of Professional Thinking and Emotional Burnout in the Professions of Socionomic Type by I.V. Serafimovich

“…The obtained results about the partial connection of components of professional thinking and signs of emotional exhaustion can be used as the arguments for the author’s position of the ability of usage of thinking as a cognitive resource for solving practical problems.…”
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New discrete memristive hyperchaotic map: modeling, dynamic analysis, and application in image encryption by Fei Yu, Yiya Wu, Xuqi Wang, Ting He, ShanKou Zhang, Jie Jin

“…The purpose of this study is to address the limitations of existing image encryption methods and develop a more secure and efficient image encryption scheme. To achieve this, we adopt a research method that involves constructing a new type of discrete memristor hyperchaotic map by coupling an upgraded cosine discrete memristor with the Cubic map, and then conducting in-depth analysis of the system’s dynamic characteristics using phase diagrams, Lyapunov exponential spectra, and bifurcation diagrams to confirm its ability to reach a hyperchaotic state. …”
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Research on the Liquor Yield Prediction Model Integrating Hybrid Kernel Support Vector Regression and Dung Beetle Optimizer by Qinwen Deng, Yibo Xu, Qiang Han, Suyi Zhang, Xianguo Tuo

“…To enhance the efficiency of liquor production and reduce subjective errors caused by manual operations, this study explores the relationship between production process parameters and yield to achieve accurate yield prediction. …”
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CPP: a path planning method taking into account obstacle shadow hiding by Ruixin Zhang, Qing Xu, Youneng Su, Ruoxu Chen, Kai Sun, Fengchang Li, Guo Zhang

“…The method also dynamically adjusted step length according to gravitational forces to boost planning efficiency. Additionally, a deformed ellipse-based obstacle avoidance technique was introduced to enhance the vehicle’s ability to navigate around obstacles. …”
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Vehicle Flow Detection and Tracking Based on an Improved YOLOv8n and ByteTrack Framework by Jinjiang Liu, Yonghua Xie, Yu Zhang, Haoming Li

“…These enhancements significantly boost the model’s ability to detect small objects and handle complex backgrounds. …”
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Study on ultrasonic-assisted abrasive flow polishing of internal flow channels in additive manufacturing by LIU Weiwei, WU Yizhou, LI Haoran, LUO Ziyan, LIU Jinjin, WANG Zhanshuang

“…The efficiency of abrasive flow machining and the surface quality of the parts were enhanced with the incorporation of ultrasonic vibration. …”
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