Transformer-Based Person Detection in Paired RGB-T Aerial Images With VTSaR Dataset by Xiangqing Zhang, Yan Feng, Nan Wang, Guohua Lu, Shaohui Mei

“…VTSaRNet integrates the instance segmentation for copy–paste mechanism (ISCP) using a Union Transformer Network that functions in both Visible (V) and Thermal (T) bimodalities. …”
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Investigation of growth traits in Turkish Merino lambs using multi-locus GWAS approaches: Karacabey Merino by Yalçın Yaman, Ramazan Aymaz, Murat Keleş, Yiğit Emir Kişi, Ecem Hatipoğlu, Arzu Özdemir, Elif Çetinkaya

“…Despite their adaptation skills, local sheep breeds generally exhibit low performance, highlighting the need to develop desired traits. …”
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Multi-robot path planning in online dynamic obstacle environments based on parallel cooperative strategy optimization algorithm by Chia-Hung Wang, Kun Hu, Xiaojing Wu

“…The algorithm’s performance was tested using 10-dimensional and 20-dimensional benchmark functions from the CEC2022 test suite and compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms, such as GA, PSO, and RSA. …”
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Spatial proteomics of the tumor microenvironment in melanoma: current insights and future directions by Chiara Bungaro, Michele Guida, Benedetta Apollonio

“…This approach provides insights into cellular interactions, signaling pathways, and functional states, facilitating the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets linked to specific tissue regions and cellular contexts. …”
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Smart Grid Security: Proactive Prediction of Advanced Persistent Threats by Motahareh Dehghan, Erfan Khosravain

“…The ProAPT model utilizes a Markov Decision Process to simulate and assess potential threats, dynamically adapting to the evolving security landscape. …”
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Creating Dynamic Maps of Noise Threat Using PL-Grid Infrastructure by Maciej SZCZODRAK, Józef KOTUS, Bożena KOSTEK, Andrzej CZYŻEWSKI

“…The paper presents functionality and operation results of a system for creating dynamic maps of acoustic noise employing the PL-Grid infrastructure extended with a distributed sensor network. …”
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The Genus <i>Clonostachys</i> (<i>Bionectria</i>) as a Potential Tool Against Agricultural Pest and Other Biotechnological Applications: A Review by Manuela Reyes-Estebanez, Pedro Mendoza-de Gives

“…It exhibits significant ecological adaptability and plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of soil microorganisms. …”
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Exploring home-based reminder systems for daily routine support: usability, data insights, and future directions by Alyssia A. Sanchez, Joy Lai, Alexander Tighe, Alex Mihailidis

“…Future research should focus on broader testing to ensure adaptability and effectiveness across diverse populations.…”
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Identification and characterization of CmPP2C31 playing a positive role in the abiotic stress resistance of Chinese chestnut via an integrated strategy by Xuan Wang, Xuan Wang, Wenli Shang, Wenli Shang, Mingyuan Li, Fei Cao, Fei Cao, Dongsheng Wang, Meng Wang, Yi Lu, Haie Zhang, Fei Shen, Jing Liu

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Development of a compact near-infrared lamp furnace for synchrotron powder diffraction and its application for in situ high-temperature observation of ferrite magnets by Shintaro Kobayashi, Shogo Kawaguchi

“…Harnessing NIR lamp furnace adaptability facilitated in situ XRD observations for visualizing diverse high-temperature treatment procedures for functional materials.…”
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DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN UKRAINE: A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION by Анжела Ігнатюк, Мартіна Раштіцова, Наталія Приказюк, Антоніна Шолойко, Наталія Ткаленко, Наталія Версаль

“…Consequently, evaluating its effectiveness is crucial, and it is essential to develop recommendations to enhance its resilience and adaptability. The goal of this research is to evaluate the social protection system of Ukraine and to make recommendations to fill the gaps in its functioning. …”
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Improving working memory performance in healthy older adults: Investigating the training effects on central executive through a quasi-experimental approach by Abdelfattah Fassima, Driss Ait Ali, Hicham Khabbache

“…Additionally, the study highlights that training specific WM subsidiaries can foster transfer effects to untrained central executive functions, underscoring the adaptability and plasticity of aging cognitive systems.…”
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Trophic Niche Partitioning of Freshwater Fish in Eutrophic Lakes: A Food Quality Perspective by Yiduo Luo, Fen Guo, Jing Lu, Xiaoguang Ouyang, Feilong Li, Wei Gao, Juan Tao, Yuan Zhang

“…Fish species-specific physiological traits further influenced resource utilization, with generalist fish species showing greater adaptability to reduced food quality. …”
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A New Quantum Circuits of Quantum Convolutional Neural Network for X-Ray Images Classification by Mohammed Yousif, Belal Al-Khateeb, Begonya Garcia-Zapirain

“…In order to address a problem using CNN utilizing quantum computing, Quantum Convolutional Neural Network (QCNN) proposes a novel quantum solution or enhances the functionality of an existing learning model in terms of processing time during training. …”
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Beyond biomedical frontiers: Multidimensional applications of silk and its derived proteins in energy, environment, and agri-food systems by Huanyan Ma, Zhaoyang Wang, Meiliang Pan, Fengyang Hu, Guangdong Sun, Xiuling He

“…Recent breakthroughs in genetic engineering (CRISPR-edited silkworms) and nanocomposite fabrication (carbon nanotube hybrids) are critically analyzed for their roles in overcoming historical limitations in batch consistency and functional integration. The application survey spans (1) flexible electronics utilizing silk’s dielectric tunability for epidermal sensors, (2) biophotonic devices exploiting humidity-responsive optical modulation, (3) environmental technologies for air/water purification, and (4) agricultural innovations through silkworm by-product valorization. …”
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Long-term hyperglycaemia exerts contrasting effects on M1- and M2-like macrophages by Sona Margaryan, David Poghosyan, Susanna Ghonyan, Lina Hakobyan, Anush Martirosyan, Gayane Manukyan

“…IntroductionChronic hyperglycemia can contribute to metabolic disorders, disrupting cellular homeostasis and potentially leading to immunological disturbances. As highly adaptable innate immune cells, macrophages can effectively utilize glucose for energy and adjust their activities in response to environmental changes. …”
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Safety and usability of oncology information systems – a systematic review by Nikola Cihoric, Elena Riggenbach, Paul Martin Putora, Fabio Dennstädt

“…Three projects focused on the assessment of electronic health record functionality, three projects described the process of user-driven design, and one article described remediation procedures introduced to compensate inability of computer systems to adapt to user requirements.ConclusionLiterature on the usability and safety of electronic health records in oncology is sparse. …”
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Biochemical and molecular characterization of fungal isolates from California annual grassland soil by Taren Bouwman, Lauren Higa, Caitlyn Lee, Shaina Young, Arel Ragasa, Gregory Bonito, Nhu H. Nguyen, Zhi-Yan Du

“…Abstract Fungi play a pivotal role in ecosystem functionality, driving processes such as decomposition, nutrient cycling, and symbiotic interactions. …”
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Flash‐Thermal Reduction of Graphene Oxide with Flexible Electronics Platform for Highly Sensitive Wearable Temperature Sensor by Yeong Jun Yun, Hyun Jin Kang, Chan Yun Bae, Gyu Heon Bae, Hyun Jin Lee, Ki Hoon Kim, Yeong Jun Jang, Tae Won Nam, Jung Woo Lee

“…Graphene oxide (GO), characterized by disrupted sp2 bonds and oxygen‐rich functional groups that act as electron traps, undergoes controlled reduction to modulate its electrical and structural properties. …”
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Bacteriome Diversity of Soil Islands Associated With Bromeliads From Ironstone Outcrops in the Brazilian Pantanal by Fernanda M. R. Godoy, Gecele M. Paggi, Aline P. Lorenz, Jeferson V. Ramos, Daniel G. Franco, Fernando M. L. Calarge, Nayara F. L. Garcia, Marcus V. S. Urquiza, Jolimar A. Schiavo, Nalvo F. Almeida, Marivaine S. Brasil

“…Knowledge about the diversity and distribution of microorganisms in natural environments is essential for understanding the dominant microbial groups and predicting their ecological functions. This study is aimed at describing the bacteriome diversity in soils associated with bromeliads in the Brazilian Pantanal region, utilizing genomic approaches. …”
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