Scalable metal-based nanoparticle synthesis via laser ablation in liquids for transformative sensory and synaptic devices by Jun-Gyu Choi, Seokhyeon Baek, Junghoon Lee, Sungjun Park

“…However, traditional NP fabrication methods often involve complex processing, residual contaminants, and scalability issues, limiting their effectiveness in ASS applications. …”
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Prompt-Based Granularity-Unified Representation Network for Remote Sensing Image-Text Matching by Minhan Hu, Keke Yang, Jing Li

“…Despite great advancements, accurately matching RS images (RSIs) and captions remains challenging due to the significant multimodal gap and inherent characteristics of RS data. Many approaches use complex models to extract global features to handle semantic redundancy and varying scales in RSIs, but losing important details in RSIs and captions. …”
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Robust Tracking Control of Underactuated UAVs Based on Zero-Sum Differential Games by Yaning Guo, Qi Sun, Quan Pan

“…Theoretical analyses rigorously prove the closed-loop system stability and algorithm convergence, which fills a gap in existing data-driven control studies lacking rigorous stability guarantees. …”
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Elevational dynamics of vegetation changes in response to climate change on the Tibetan plateau by Guang Pu, Lingyu Han, Liangliang Chen, Dan Wan, Hongfen Teng

“…These findings underscore the complex interactions between vegetation, elevation, and climate, emphasizing the need for enhanced ecological monitoring and conservation efforts. …”
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Identifying and establishing the critical elements of a human cardiac in-vitro model for studying type-II diabetes by Ivana Hernandez, Gobinath Chithiravelu, Andie E. Padilla, Binata Joddar

“…Glucose shock also affected cardiomyocyte contractility, highlighting the complex interplay between AGEs, glucose levels, and cardiac function. …”
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Re-evaluating bioplastic blend wastes through mechanical recycling and chemical modification by Sanaz Soleymani Eil Bakhtiari, Islam Shyha, Dongyang Sun, Mohammadreza Nofar, Reza Salehiyan

“…Unlike single polymers, blends offer tailored properties by combining the strengths of individual components, making them more suitable for diverse applications. However, their complex morphologies and phase interactions demand unique strategies for effective recycling.Key findings highlight that polymer blends, such as PLA/PHB and PLA/PBAT, exhibit greater resilience to repeated processing compared to their pure counterparts, owing to enhanced intermolecular interactions and progressive crystallinity. …”
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A pathway from surface to deep online language learning approach: The crucial role of online self-regulation by Amir Reza Rahimi, Ana Sevilla-Pavón

“…Consequently, this study has pedagogical implications as it introduces a new conceptual framework to the CALL and psycholinguistic domains, specifically incorporating a new psychological factor related to language learners' complex dynamic systems, known as Language Learners' Approaches to Online Language Learning (OLLA). …”
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Optimizing ensemble learning for satellite-based multi-hazard monitoring and susceptibility assessment of landslides, land subsidence, floods, and wildfires by Seyed Vahid Razavi-Termeh, Abolghasem Sadeghi-Niaraki, Farman Ali, Biswajeet Pradhan, Soo-Mi Choi

“…Past studies have relied mainly on traditional machine learning models, but these models do not perform well for complex spatial patterns. To address this gap, this study uses two meta-heuristic algorithms (Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)) to provide an optimized Random Forest (RF) model with better predictive ability. …”
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A Systematic Review and Comparative Analysis Approach to Boom Gate Access Using Plate Number Recognition by Asaju Christine Bukola, Pius Adewale Owolawi, Chuling Du, Etienne Van Wyk

“…The result of the analysis reveals that each YOLO version has distinct advantages depending on the application’s specific requirements. In complex detection conditions with changing lighting and shadows, it was revealed that YOLOv8 performed better in terms of reduced loss rates and increased precision and recall metrics.…”
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Neurobiological Mechanisms Underlying Psychological Dysfunction After Brain Injuries by Prashin Unadkat, Tania Rebeiz, Erum Ajmal, Vincent De Souza, Angela Xia, Julia Jinu, Keren Powell, Chunyan Li

“…Despite the presentation of similar psychological symptoms, psychological dysfunction secondary to brain injury exhibits markedly lower treatment efficacy compared to injury-independent psychological dysfunction. This gap remains evident, despite extensive research efforts. …”
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Visual Cortical Processing in Children with Early Bilateral Cochlear Implants: A VEP Analysis by Ola Badarni-Zahalka, Ornella Dakwar-Kawar, Cahtia Adelman, Salma Khoury-Shoufani, Josef Attias

“…To address this knowledge gap, we investigated visual processing and its relationship with auditory outcomes in children who received early bilateral cochlear implants. …”
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Fostering scientific creativity in science education through scientific problem-solving approaches and STEM contexts: a meta-analysis by Fredyrose Ivan Libosada Pinar, Albert Andry E. Panergayo, Richard R. Sagcal, Dharel P. Acut, Lydia S. Roleda, Maricar S. Prudente

“…This meta-analysis addresses this gap by evaluating the impact of inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, and STEM contexts on students’ scientific creativity. …”
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A systems approach to circular economy transition: Creating causal loop diagrams for the Icelandic building industry by Agusta Thora Jonsdottir, Lara Johannsdottir, Brynhildur Davidsdottir

“…Its theoretical contribution lies in advancing the understanding of complex dynamics, enriching transition theory as it applies to circular economy transition. …”
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Evaluating a novel approach to placenta accreta spectrum management: the modified Triple-P technique with cystoinflation (a randomized controlled trial) by Shazia Saaqib, Munazza Naheed, Ayesha Iqbal, Rana Muhammad Armughan Ur Rehman, Mohammad Khalid

“…To address this gap, we conducted a single-centre, single-blinded controlled trial with 150 women with PAS confirmed during C-section. …”
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Modeling the Urban Low-Altitude Traffic Space Based on the Land Administration Domain Model—Case Studies in Shenzhen, China by Chengpeng Li, Zhigang Zhao, Yebin Chen, Wei Zhu, Jiahao Qiu, Siyao Jiang, Renzhong Guo

“…Semantic models featuring the LADM (Land Administration Domain Model) as their core are updated iteratively to promote various applications related to 3D geographic regulation, but there is still a gap in the research on low-altitude utilization. …”
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A transferable machine learning model for real-time forecast of epidemic dynamics and pre-trigger event warning by Enpei Chen, Xiong Yu

“…Nevertheless, quantitative prediction of future clinical case is challenging as uncertainties of dynamic shedding and disease transmission patterns can lead to complex correlation between wastewater viral concentration and clinical cases. …”
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Corporate tax avoidance and firm performance: the moderating role of ownership concentration and board independence by Muhammad Shaukat Malik, Muhammad Irfan, Samavia Munir

“…Nevertheless, agency theory explains the opportunistic behavior of manager who can reduce the tax obligation by using various complex transactions to fulfill their personal interest. …”
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Human and Multi-Robot Collaboration in Indoor Environments: A Review of Methods and Application Potential for Indoor Construction Sites by Francis Xavier Duorinaah, Mathanraj Rajendran, Tae Wan Kim, Jung In Kim, Seulbi Lee, Seulki Lee, Min-Koo Kim

“…The integration of robotic agents into complex indoor construction environments is increasing, particularly through human–robot collaboration (HRC) and multi-robot collaboration (MRC). …”
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Embedded Vehicle Routing Problem: A Modeling and Optimization Framework for Real-World Multi-Purpose Truck Network by Tipaluck Krityakierne, Chanon Boonkangwan, Chanoknun Phunnasorn, Wasakorn Laesanklang

“…While the exact method becomes infeasible for more complex problems, EMBDD-VRP can efficiently solve much larger instances, including real-world cases. …”
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The Mediating Role of Trust in Shaping Customer Loyalty of Bank: Insighths from a developing country perspective by Husne Jahan, Chowdhury, G. M. Azmal Ali, Quaosar, Nazifa Anbar, Saba, Md Abidur, Rahman

“…This study seeks to analyze the complex interplay among such factors as trust, customer satisfaction, and service quality, which are known to affect customer loyalty. …”
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