Enhancing pH prediction accuracy in Al2O3 gated ISFET using XGBoost regressor and stacking ensemble learning by Ashirbad Panda, Rishikesh Datar, Shreyas Deshpande, Gautam Bacher

“…A stacking ensemble learning approach was also implemented to integrate multiple models, enhancing prediction accuracy and thereby capturing additional information. …”
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Secure cloud computing: leveraging GNN and leader K-means for intrusion detection optimization by Raman Dugyala, Premkumar Chithaluru, M. Ramchander, Sunil Kumar, Arvind Yadav, N. Sudhakar Yadav, Diaa Salama Abd Elminaam, Deema Mohammed Alsekait

“…The proposed solution has been implemented on the Java platform with CloudSim support, and the findings demonstrate a significant improvement in both detection accuracy and processing efficiency compared to existing methods. …”
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Energy Optimization Strategy for Wind–Solar–Storage Systems with a Storage Battery Configuration by Yufeng Wang, Haining Ji, Runteng Luo, Bin Liu, Yongzi Wu

“…Through the development of a linear programming model for the wind–solar–storage hybrid system, incorporating critical operational constraints including load demand, an optimization solution was implemented using the Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm (AFSA). …”
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Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Phase Linking with Level 2 Coregistered Single Look Complexes: Enhancing Infrastructure Monitoring Accuracy at Algeciras Port by Jaime Sánchez-Fernández, Alfredo Fernández-Landa, Álvaro Hernández Cabezudo, Rafael Molina Sánchez

“…Additionally, the open-source nature of the workflow and the use of L2-CSLC products simplify the processing pipeline, making it easier to distribute directly to users for practical applications in monitoring infrastructure stability in dynamic environments. …”
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Optical Cavity Effects in InGaN Micro-Light-Emitting Diodes With Metallic Coating by Hong Chen, Houqiang Fu, Xuanqi Huang, Zhijian Lu, Xiaodong Zhang, Jossue Montes, Yuji Zhao

“…We implement finite difference method (FDM) to calculate the optical cavity effects in InGaN micro-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with metallic coating. …”
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Optimal placement, sizing and operation of D-STATCOMs in power distribution systems using a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming model by Juan E. Suarez Patiño, Luis A. Gallego Pareja, Oscar Gómez Carmona

“…Unlike existing methods, the proposed approach incorporates multi-period optimization, considering daily active and reactive power demand curves to dynamically adjust reactive power support throughout the day. The model is implemented in AMPL and solved using the CPLEX solver, ensuring globally optimal solutions. …”
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Long-term trends in human fatalities from human–elephant conflict in Chhattisgarh, India by Kalpana Roy, Ramesh Kumar Pandey, N. G. Athira, Ananya Dutta, Dheeraj Mittal, Parag Nigam, Anukul Nath, Bilal Habib

“…The frequency of conflict incidents decreased with increasing distance from roads, crop fields, and built-up areas. Additionally, conflict incidents show a decreasing trend in areas with larger forest patches. …”
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Development and Application of Small Object Visual Recognition Algorithm in Assisting Safety Management of Tower Cranes by Xiao Sun, Xueying Lu, Yao Wang, Tianxiao He, Zhenghong Tian

“…To address these limitations, the algorithm is enhanced by incorporating an additional small object detection layer, implementing an attention mechanism, and modifying the loss function. …”
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Exploring the impact of meaning in life on the professional commitment of nursing students on the basis of general self-efficacy: a structural equation modelling approach by A. Panahi, S. Haghighi, N. Sayadi, M. Seyyedtabib

“…Results The results obtained from the structural equation model revealed that an increase in self-efficacy was associated with an increase in meaning in life (Beta=0.495, p<0.05). Additionally, with increasing meaning in life, nurses' professional commitment increased (beta=0.378, p<0.05). …”
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High-efficiency RGB achromatic liquid crystal diffractive optical elements by Yuqiang Ding, Xiaojin Huang, Yongziyan Ma, Yan Li, Shin-Tson Wu

“…Furthermore, in a feasibility demonstration experiment using a laser projector, our proposed PBL system indeed exhibits a diminished chromatic aberration as compared to a broadband PBL. Additionally, polarization raytracing is implemented to demonstrate the versatility of the multi-twist structure for designing any RGB wavelengths with high contrast ratios. …”
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Improved YOLOv5: Efficient Object Detection for Fire Images by Dongxing Yu, Shuchao Li, Zhongze Zhang, Xin Liu, Wei Ding, Xinyi Zhao

“…The self-designed convolution module, also known as the improved convolution module, is implemented to substitute the regular convolution module in YOLOv5. …”
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Evaluating Pull-Out Behavior of Timber Connections: A Comparison of Dowelled Joints and Axially Loaded Screws by Haksung Lee, Man-Kwon Choi, Bo-Seong Seo, Young-Seok Cho, Byung-Joo Kim

“…The finite volume method (FVM), implemented using the Geodict ElastoDict software, provided additional insights into the mechanical behavior of the connections. …”
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Best practices for the experimental design of one health studies on companion animal and owner microbiomes – From data collection to analysis by Suzanne B. Clougher, Dagmara Niedziela, Piera Versura, Grace Mulcahy

“…Finally, we propose a framework with key considerations to bear in mind when designing and carrying out owner-companion animal studies, as well as best practices to implement them.Although these studies come with additional difficulties compared to species-specific microbiome studies, they offer the opportunity to identify biomarkers, environmental triggers, and impacts of pet-owner interactions across species.…”
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A Survey on the Functionalities of Data Catalog Tools by Jasmin Kropshofer, Johannes Schrott, Wolfram WoB, Lisa Ehrlinger

“…Therefore, the main contributions of this paper are 1) an analysis and discussion of the most important data cataloging functionalities and 2) a systematic survey that investigates the extent to which existing data catalog tools implement these functionalities. The detailed results of this survey (i.e., the identified features, data source connectors, support of artificial intelligence for each data catalog tool) are additionally provided in a table that can be customized, sorted, and filtered. …”
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Research progress of industrial organic solid waste gasification technology by WANG Xu, LUO Zhenxing, XIA Zhipeng, GUO Qianqian, HU Yanjun*

“…It focuses on reviewing the process parameters, gasifier types, and other factors that influence the gasification process. Additionally, it describes the synergistic mechanism in the co-gasification of mixed materials. …”
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Factors Influencing Traffic Accidents Among the Elderly in Northern Iran: A Qualitative Content Analysis by Nima Faghirpour, Enayatollah Homaie Rad, Leila Kouchakinejad, Zahra Mohtasham Amiri

“…Conclusion: To reduce damages from elderly-related accidents, preventive measures should focus on improving health services, enhancing traffic education, and addressing specific behavioral and cultural factors. Additionally, enhancing infrastructure, designing age-appropriate vehicles, and implementing targeted policies could significantly mitigate accident risks among this population.…”
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Electromechanical Impedance-Based Compressive Load-Induced Damage Identification of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete by George M. Sapidis, Maria C. Naoum, Nikos A. Papadopoulos

“…At the same time, early crack detection in critical members prevents bearing capacity loss and potential failures, enhancing safety and reliability. Furthermore, implementing discrete fibers in concrete has significantly improved the ductility and durability of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC). …”
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An Efficient Framework for Multi-DER Integration in Distribution Networks With Time-Series Demand Flexibility by Mohamed Massaoudi, Katherine R. Davis, Khandaker Akramul Haque

“…This paper presents an efficient framework that integrates demand flexibility, RESs, and energy storage in distribution systems to enhance distribution system performance. The study implements a detailed time-series power flow analysis to investigate the impact of distributed energy resources (DERs) on system performance over a 24-hour period. …”
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Smart Vehicle Parking System with Rfid-Based Authentication and Ai-Powered Slot Detection by Kalaivani S, Parnasree Chakraborty, Mahalakshmi alias Isakki

“…This strategy to mitigate urban parking difficulties is shown feasible and effective, as evidenced by the successful testing of the implemented prototype of the suggested system in a university parking space.…”
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Electrically-Tunable Ceramic-Waveguide Filter by Di Lu, Baoqi Zhu, Ming Yu

“…A fixed filter and an additional tunable filter are implemented and used to verify the investigation.…”
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