On-Demand Design of Terahertz Metasurface Sensors for Detecting Plant Endogenous and Exogenous Molecules by Hongyan Gao, Yuanye Liu, Gen Li, Haodong Liu, Yuxi Shang, Zheng Ma

“…The approach uses target performance indicators (constructed via fingerprint peaks) as inputs and structural parameters as outputs, employing a neural network to map the complex relationship between them. Two single-resonant-peak metasurface sensors were developed to detect abscisic acid and gibberellic acid. …”
Get full text

Improvement of anchor structural unit in FLAC3D and its application to the 110 construction method by Zhigang Meng, Jiyuan Xu, Huanhuan Li, Zhigang Tao

“…Abstract Numerical simulation is an important method for analyzing the behavior of supports under complex geological conditions. FLAC3D, a widely used analysis tool, assumes the anchor structural unit to be an ideal elastoplastic material, which limits its ability to simulate strength decay in situations involving large deformation. …”
Get full text

Towards fully 3D printed dielectric elastomer actuators—A mini review by Rollo Pattinson, Nathan Ellmer, Mokarram Hossain, Rogelio Ortigosa, Jesús Martínez-Frutos, Antonio J. Gil, Anil Bastola

“…Additive manufacturing, in particular 3D printing, offers a promising solution to the challenges of realising intricate multi-functional designs developed through topology optimisation. Its precision and ability to create complex geometries make it well-suited for translating computational designs into functional DEA devices. …”
Get full text

Associations between urinary and blood heavy metal exposure and heart failure in elderly adults: Insights from an interpretable machine learning model based on NHANES (2003–2020) by Yang Yuting, Deng Shan

“…Background: The relationship between heavy metal exposure and heart failure is complex and poorly understood. This study employs machine learning techniques to model these associations in a population aged 50 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
Get full text

Synergizing TabNet and SHAP for PM10 Forecasting: Insights From Makkah, Saudi Arabia by Abdulrazak H. Almaliki, Afaq Khattak

“…This study utilizes the TabNet model to estimate PM10 concentrations, taking advantage of its ability to perform sparse feature selection and sequential decision-making to uncover complex relationships among different environmental variables. …”
Get full text

Genome-wide scanning for candidate lethal genes associated with early embryonic mortality in Holstein dairy cattle by Somaye Rezaei, Abdol Ahad Shadparvar, Hasan Baneh, Shahrokh Ghovvati

“…These genes play important roles in various biological processes of embryo development and prenatal survival ability in dairy cattle embryos. These genes contribute to the important embryo lethality-related mechanisms, including the regulation of cell polarity, placental development, phospholipid transport, and apoptosis.ConclusionThe findings of this study provide insight into the complex molecular mechanisms of embryo mortality at the early stage of pregnancy caused by genes following the recessive inheritance model.…”
Get full text

Servant Leadership: A Discussion between Managerial Competencies and Managerial Values by Agnieszka Postuła

“…The second part of the research consisted of a literature analysis. Findings: Research findings indicate that both competencies and values are important in leadership, as they each bring unique benefits to a leader’s ability to effectively lead and influence others. …”
Get full text

Expanding access to safe abortion in DRC: charting the path from decriminalisation to accessible care by Annie L. Glover, Jean-Claude Mulunda, Pierre Akilimali, Dynah Kayembe, Jane T. Bertrand

“…While the signing of the Maputo Protocol in 2003 strengthened the case for accessible abortion care across the African continent, the DRC has grappled with de jure ambiguity resulting in de facto confusion about women’s ability to access safe, legal abortion care for the past two decades. …”
Get full text

Automated Digitization Approach for Road Intersections Mapping: Leveraging Azimuth and Curve Detection from Geo-Spatial Data by Ahmad M. Senousi, Wael Ahmed, Xintao Liu, Walid Darwish

“…The high correctness and completeness metrics (both more than 0.9) confirm its ability to minimize both false positive and omission errors, even in complex roadway configurations. …”
Get full text

Evaluation and comparison of methods for neuronal parameter optimization using the Neuroptimus software framework. by Máté Mohácsi, Márk Patrik Török, Sára Sáray, Luca Tar, Gábor Farkas, Szabolcs Káli

“…Neuroptimus also offers several features to support more advanced usage, including the ability to run most algorithms in parallel, which allows it to take advantage of high-performance computing architectures. …”
Get full text

Multi-stream feature fusion of vision transformer and CNN for precise epileptic seizure detection from EEG signals by Qi Li, Wei Cao, Anyuan Zhang

“…Conclusions The CMFViT model provides an efficient, accurate, and innovative solution for complex EEG signal analysis and seizure detection tasks for single and cross-subjects while laying the foundation for developing real-time, accurate seizure detection systems.…”
Get full text

Ontology of Augmented Reality by V. I. Ignatyev

“…The environment shaped by augmented reality is much more complex than it is in its immediate perception. It includes four spaces: 1) subject world, 2) the mental world and 3) the hybrid world as a symbiosis of real and imaginary worlds, or 4) symbiosis of real-world fragments – torn in space and time and combined with technology in devices that give the individual's ability to be present when observing their combined existence.Conclusion. …”
Get full text

Semantic-Aware Remote Sensing Change Detection with Multi-Scale Cross-Attention by Xingjian Zheng, Xin Lin, Linbo Qing, Xianfeng Ou

“…Second, a cross-attention module is introduced to enhance the model’s ability to comprehend semantic-level changes between bitemporal images. …”
Get full text

DCW-YOLO: An Improved Method for Surface Damage Detection of Wind Turbine Blades by Li Zou, Anqi Chen, Chunzi Li, Xinhua Yang, Yibo Sun

“…Early and effective detection of surface defects on WTBs can avoid complex and costly repairs and serious safety hazards. …”
Get full text

Cross-Database Learning Framework for Electrocardiogram Arrhythmia Classification Using Two-Dimensional Beat-Score-Map Representation by Jaewon Lee, Miyoung Shin

“…These results demonstrate a robust cross-database classification of complex cardiac arrhythmia rhythms. Furthermore, t-SNE visualizations of the 2D BSM representations, after adaptation to the coarsely labeled SPH and PTB-XL datasets, validate how our method significantly enhances the ability to differentiate between various arrhythmia rhythm types, thus highlighting its effectiveness in cross-database ECG analysis.…”
Get full text

Sliding Mode Backstepping Control of Excavator Bucket Trajectory Synovial in Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm and Neural Network Disturbance Observer by Xiangfei Tao, Kailei Liu, Jing Yang, Yu Chen, Jiayuan Chen, Haoran Zhu

“…Afterwards, a co-simulation model of MATLAB/Simulink (MATLAB2023b) and AMESim (Simcenter Amesim 2304) was established for simulation analysis, and a test bench was set up for comparison and verification. …”
Get full text

Supportive local treatment of diseases of the distal colon of various inflammatory genesis in the outpatient department by B. M. Belik, A. N. Kovalev, Ya. B. Mirkin, M. E. Ponomarenko, A. A. Kryachko, V. V. Skorlyakov, V. F. Babiev, A. N. Kivva

“…Evaluate the clinical efficacy of the drug on sodium hyaluronate as an adjuvant topical agent in the complex treatment of patients with diseases of the distal colon.Materials and methods. …”
Get full text

Visual explainability of 250 skin diseases viewed through the eyes of an AI‐based, self‐supervised vision transformer—A clinical perspective by Ramy Abdel Mawgoud, Christian Posch

“…These maps were analyzed in a blinded manner using a ‘DermAttention’ score, and the models were primarily compared based on their ability to focus on disease‐relevant features. Results Visual analysis revealed that ViT‐SS delivered superior self‐attention‐maps. …”
Get full text

Bioremediation of malachite green dye toxicity under optimized conditions by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa AUMC13567 by Maysa M. Ali, Somaya Nassar, Nivien Allam Nafady, Eman Mostafa Mohamed

“…Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis confirms the yeast’s efficacy in degrading toxic MG dye complex compounds into simple harmless metabolites. …”
Get full text

Diurnal rhythms in durum wheat triggered by Rhopalosiphum padi (bird cherry-oat aphid) by Yoshiahu Goldstein, Jinlong Han, Daniel Kunk, Albert Batushansky, Vamsi Nalam, Vered Tzin

“…Our findings highlight the ability of insect infestation to disrupt the natural diurnal cycles in plants, expanding our knowledge of the complex interactions between plants and insects.…”
Get full text