A little less concentration, a little more actors, please? Exploring the relationship between populist attitudes and perceptions of concentration of political power practices by Thomas Karv, Fredrik Malmberg

“…Demand-side studies of populism, adapting a citizen perspective, have grown exponentially during the last decade as a result of a growing political and academic concern over the potential effects of populism on the political system. …”
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Artificial intelligence-based intelligent computing using circular q-rung orthopair fuzzy information aggregation by Jian Qi

“…Artificial Intelligence (AI) based computing techniques play a transformative role in enhancing the capabilities of modern computing systems by enabling them to learn, adapt, optimize, and make decisions autonomously. …”
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A user-friendly NoSQL framework for managing agricultural field trial data by Steven H. Wu, Tristan A. Mueller

“…Researchers can utilize cloud computing to establish a secure NoSQL database with minimum maintenance, this also enables collaboration with others worldwide and adapt to different data-collecting strategies as their research progresses. …”
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Carbon-Based Nanoadsorbents for the Removal of Emerging Pollutants by M. Venkata Ratnam, P. Akilamudhan, K. Senthil Kumar, S. Narasimha Reddy, K. Nagamalleswara Rao, Feroz Shaik, D. M. Reddy Prasad

“…Adsorption was greatly enhanced by functional changes to the adsorbent surface. Carbon nanostructures are widely used as adsorbents because of their outstanding surface properties, adaptability, large surface area, adjustable structural changes, and high chemical stability. …”
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Comparative analysis of retrosynthesis applications for predicting of pathways for plant Secondary metabolite production by Nilay Yonet, Selcen Ari Yuka, Musa Turker, Alper Yilmaz

“…These applications employ different methodologies to enhance the synthesis of target compounds, yet often face limitations in user-friendliness, functionality, and adaptability. This study evaluates the potential of RetroPath2.0, RetroBioCat, and BioNavi-NP in predicting the production pathways of 11 alkaloids, a class of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). …”
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Multifunctional inks in aerosol jet printing: performance, challenges, and applications by Rawan Elsersawy, Arafater Rahman, Chowdhury Sakib-Uz-Zaman, Mohammad Abu Hasan Khondoker

“…Whereas various reviews so far discussed the basic principles of AJP and its comparison with other printing techniques, the present article goes further to discuss different types of functional inks being utilized in AJP, including conductive, dielectric, semiconducting, and biological inks. …”
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Anatomy education potential of the first digital twin of a Korean cadaver. by Seo Yi Choi, Dong Hyeok Choi, Sung Ho Cho, So Hyun Ahn, Seung Ho Han

“…Continued efforts in developing and improving such technologies are crucial to equip learners with essential skills for adaptation in the evolving healthcare landscape.…”
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Explicit intent enhanced contrastive learning with denoising networks for sequential recommendation by Jinfang Sheng, Xuhao Zhang, Bin Wang

“…Abstract Sequential recommendation aims to accurately predict the users’ next preferences, where user interest is influenced by their intent. Utilizing intent contrastive learning, the sequential recommendation has achieved advanced performance. …”
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The Advanced Real-Time Monitoring of New Welding Processes in the Aircraft Industry by David Castro, Julio Illade, Noelia Gonzalez, Soralla Pintos, Massimiliano Russello

“…This study details the adaptation of these techniques to monitor the essential parameters that influence the quality of welds in composite materials within the context of the MFFD (Multi-Functional Fuselage Demonstrator) during the WELDER project. …”
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A Labor Division Artificial Gorilla Troops Algorithm for Engineering Optimization by Chenhuizi Liu, Bowen Wu, Liangkuan Zhu

“…However, the conventional GTO algorithm has a critical limitation: all individuals, regardless of their roles, utilize identical search equations and perform exploration and exploitation sequentially. …”
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Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis via Temporal-Graph Convolutional Fusion by Fan Li, Yunfeng Li, Dongfeng Wang

“…These results validate the strong adaptability of the T-GCFN mechanism.…”
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Integrated decision support system for optimizing time and cost trade offs in linear repetitive construction projects by Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Ali Hassan Ali, Ahmed Adel Abdelhady

“…The framework employs both algorithms, which are independently assessed for their effectiveness in tackling the Linear Repetitive Project Time-Cost Trade-off (LRPTCT) problem. The methodology utilizes task decomposition alongside the Line of Balance (LOB) scheduling technique, facilitating a more detailed and adaptable planning process. …”
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LarGAN: A Label Auto-Rescaling Generation Adversarial Network for Rare Surface Defects by Guan Qin, Hanxin Zhang, Ke Xu, Liaoting Pan, Lei Huang, Xuezhong Huang, Yi Wei

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Extraction of natural antioxidants from Moroccan saffron (Crocus sativus L.) using ultrasound-assisted extraction: An optimization approach with box-behnken design by Chaimae Slimani, Mouhcine Fadil, Chaimae Rais, Laila El-hanafi, Meryem Benjelloun, Hyeong-Moo Shin, John P. Giesy, Abderrahim Lazraq, Mahmoud M.A. Abulmeaty, Khalid M. Almutairi, Mourad A.M. Aboul-Soud

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Ageing well in the urban environment: meeting the health and social needs of older Adults - study protocol for a prospective, longitudinal mixed-methods study by Marie Bolster, Abhijit Visaria, David Matchar, Denis Gerstorf, Tillman Schmitz, Benjamin Labohm, Raphael Kohl, Dagmar Haase, Paul Gellert, Angelique Chan, Wolfram J. Herrmann

“…Additionally, three functional tests (cognitive functioning, hand grip strength, and walking speed) are carried out with participants. …”
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Enhancing Port Energy Autonomy Through Hybrid Renewables and Optimized Energy Storage Management by Dimitrios Cholidis, Nikolaos Sifakis, Nikolaos Savvakis, George Tsinarakis, Avraam Kartalidis, George Arampatzis

“…ESS complements energy storage and keeps it functional and reliable while EMS makes it completely functional by devising ways to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. …”
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Experimentation in Exploring Photovoltaic Inverter Dynamics Under Different Irradiance Levels Through a Data-Driven Approach by Bidur Poudel, Nischal Guruwacharya, Sunil Subedi, Ujjwol Tamrakar, Felipe Wilches-Bernal, Hossein Moradi Rekabdarkolaee, Timothy M. Hansen, Reinaldo Tonkoski

“…As conventional direct connections of synchronous generators are being phased out, inverter-based resources (IBRs) with grid support functions are increasingly being integrated into power systems. …”
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System-Level Critical Success Factors for BIM Implementation in Construction Management: An AHP Approach by Filippo Maria Ottaviani, Giovanni Zenezini, Francesca Saba, Alberto De Marco, Lorenzo Gavinelli

“…Building Information Modeling (BIM), a cornerstone of this transformation, requires a systemic approach because its implementation spans several organization functions, involves multiple stakeholders, and encompasses all phases of the project life cycle. …”
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Multifunctional Reconfigurable Millimeter-Wave Array Antenna by Rawad W. Asfour, Salam K. Khamas, Edward A. Ball

“…This paper presents the design and implementation of an innovative 4-element multifunctional reconfigurability array antenna (MRAA) operating at 27.5 GHz, leveraging PIN diodes for enhanced functionality. By strategically controlling the alignment of PIN diodes, the antenna utilizes only two coplanar strip line biasing networks, streamlining its design and implementation. …”
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Optimized MaxEnt analysis revealing the change of potential distribution area of Lygodium japonicum in China driven by global warming by Yuxin Shan, Hongjian Shen, Ling Huang, Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah, Rongchun Han, Rongchun Han, Xia Ren, Chunhong Zhang, Xiaohui Tong, Xiaohui Tong

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