ICESat-2 Performance for Terrain and Canopy Height Retrieval in Complex Mountainous Environments by Lianjin Fu, Qingtai Shu, Cuifen Xia, Zeyu Li, Xiao Zhang, Yiran Zhang

“…This study aimed to evaluate ICESat-2’s performance in these complex environments. To achieve this, ICESat-2 ATL03 Version 6 photon data were processed using a novel adaptive DBSCAN algorithm (BDT-ADBSCAN) in Pu’er City, China, a biodiversity hotspot, and results were validated against airborne LiDAR. …”
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Identifying influential nodes in weighted complex networks by considering the importance of shortest paths by Xiaohong Wang, Zhenyu Wang

“…Moreover, existing methods frequently face scalability challenges and struggle to accurately rank nodes in large-scale networks. To address these gaps, this study proposes Semi-local centrality based on the importance of Shortest Paths in Weighted complex networks (SSPW). …”
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Unlocking autism’s complexity: the Move Initiative’s path to comprehensive motor function analysis by Ashley Priscilla Good, Elizabeth Horn

“…Deep, longitudinal, multi-modal profiling of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder offers an opportunity to address gaps in current data and methods, enabling new avenues of inquiry and a more comprehensive understanding of this complex, heterogeneous condition.…”
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Caffeine induces age-dependent increases in brain complexity and criticality during sleep by Philipp Thölke, Maxine Arcand-Lavigne, Tarek Lajnef, Sonia Frenette, Julie Carrier, Karim Jerbi

“…Abstract Caffeine is the most widely consumed psychoactive stimulant worldwide. Yet important gaps persist in understanding its effects on the brain, especially during sleep. …”
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Complex Dynamics and Intelligent Control: Advances, Challenges, and Applications in Mining and Industrial Processes by Luis Rojas, Víctor Yepes, José Garcia

“…Cybersecurity and sustainability also emerge as critical factors in developing resilient models, alongside barriers such as limited data availability, platform heterogeneity, and interoperability gaps. Future research should integrate multiscale analysis, deterministic chaos, and deep learning to enhance the adaptability, security, and efficiency of industrial operations in high-complexity environments.…”
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Toward Resilient Implementation of Land Degradation Neutrality via Systemic Approaches by Jaime Martínez-Valderrama, Jorge Andrick Parra Valencia, Tamar Awad, Antonio J. Álvarez, Rocío M. Oliva, Juanma Cintas, Víctor Castillo

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Does Income Inequality Influence Energy Consumption in the European Union? by Mihaela Simionescu, Bogdan Oancea

“…Using the Gini index and the gender pay gap as indicators of income inequality, the analysis covers the period 2000–2023 across EU member states. …”
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Portuguese Teachers’ Perceptions of Girl-Friendly Strategies in Physics Education: What Are the Challenges? by Ana Maia Fernandes, José Luís Araújo, Fátima Simões, Sandra Guimarães

“…(1) Background: The under-representation of women in STEM fields, particularly in areas such as physics and computing, is far from being resolved. This gender gap has complex causes. This research was carried out to understanding how physics teachers in Portugal are aware of the existence of a gender gap and how they use or are willing to use girl-friendly strategies in their lessons; (2) Methods: A sample of 55 Portuguese physics and chemistry teachers from the third cycle of basic education and secondary education and an 8-item survey were used. (3) Results: The results show that most teachers perceive girls’ participation in physics as satisfactory, and that girls do not perceive a gender gap and are interested in the subject, but may not be aware of the concept and application of girl-friendly strategies. (4) Conclusions: No correlation was found between gender or years of service and interest in the topic of girl-friendly strategies. …”
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Linear Time Train Contraction Minor Labeling for Railway Line Capacity Analysis by Qinglun Zhong, Ruihua Xu

“…This is a strong condition limiting its applicability, while real-world operations often feature mixed traffic of various speeds, creating more complex structures beyond the characterization of a triangular gap. …”
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How Digitalization and Its Context Affect the Urban–Rural Income Gap: A Configurational Analysis Based on 274 Prefecture-Level Administrative Regions in China by Yulong Jie, Shuigen Hu, Siling Zhu, Lieen Weng

“…Responding to calls for research on the complex effects of digitalization, this paper, based on a contextual perspective and configurational theory, analyzes the impact of digitalization conditions embedded in contexts on the urban–rural income gap. …”
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Phase transition and bandgap modulation in TiO2 nanostructures for enhanced visible-light activity and environmental applications by Rajwali Khan, Nasir Rahman, Adhimoorthy Prasannan, Khayriniso Ganiyeva, Sabyasachi Chakrabortty, Sambasivam Sangaraju

“…ESR study reveals paramagnetic centers in Ti3⁺-Ovs complexes, indicating defect-induced magnetic characteristics. …”
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Risk communication in food safety: addressing the gap between scientific risk assessments and public perception, and strategies to improve transparency and trust in food safety reg... by Helen Onyeaka

“…It examines the role consumer organisations might play in risk assessment to enhance legitimacy and the obstacles set by differing perspectives and a complex technical environment. In identifying some of the priority research gaps, the discussion suggests the need to examine public perceptions of this risk, scientific uncertainty affecting the issue, and the role of misinformation in cyberspace, thus also suggesting a more effective communication strategy. …”
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Assessment of Urethral Elasticity by Shear Wave Elastography: A Novel Parameter Bridging a Gap Between Hypermobility and ISD in Female Stress Urinary Incontinence by Desirèe De Vicari, Marta Barba, Clarissa Costa, Alice Cola, Matteo Frigerio

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Extended thermal admittance spectroscopy for the investigation of composition-dependent meta-stability behaviours in wide-gap (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells by Patrick Pearson, Jan Keller, Romain Carron, Charlotte Platzer Björkman

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Fostering experiential learning of neurocognitive skills in brain injury tele-rehabilitation: bridging gaps in remote training by integrating scenario-based digital experiences wit... by Fred Loya, Deborah Binder, Nicholas Rodriguez, Bruce Buchanan, Tatjana Novakovic-Agopian, Tatjana Novakovic-Agopian, Anthony J.-W. Chen

“…Moreover, we designed this system specifically to bridge important gaps that interfere with skill learning when individuals are remote from therapists. …”
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Multi-Resolution UAV Remote Sensing for Anthropogenic Debris Detection in Complex River Environments by Peaceibisia Jack, Trent Biggs, Daniel Sousa, Lloyd Coulter, Sarah Hutmacher, Hilary McMillan

“…While remote sensing and artificial intelligence (AI) offer promising tools for automated debris detection, most existing datasets focus on marine environments with homogeneous backgrounds, leaving a critical gap for complex terrestrial floodplains. This study introduces the San Diego River Debris Dataset, a multi-resolution UAV imagery collection with ground reference designed to support automated detection of anthropogenic debris in urban floodplains. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Cu(I)-Folic Acid Complex A Theoretical and Experimental Study by Baghdad Science Journal

“…Copper (I) complex containing folic acid ligand was prepared and characterized on the basis of metal analyses, UV-VIS, FTIR spectroscopies and magnetic susceptibility. …”
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Deconstructing complexities in the adoption of new forms in news media: a systematic literature review by Dipannita Das, Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay

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The Applications and Complexity Analysis Based on Network Embedding Behaviors under Evolutionary Game Framework by Xin Su, Hui Zhang, Shubing Guo

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A DFT-D4 investigation of the complexation phenomenon between pentachlorophenol and β-cyclodextrin by Zoubir Kabouche, Youghourta Belhocine, Tahar Benlecheb, Ibtissem Meriem Assaba, Abdelkarim Litim, Rabab Lalalou, Asma Mechhoud

“…Different quantum chemical parameters such as HOMO, LUMO, and HOMO–LUMO gap were calculated. Complexation energies were computed at the molecular level to provide insight into the inclusion of PCP inside the β-CD cavity. …”
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