The Use of Abandoned Salt Caverns for Energy Storage and Environmental Protection: A Review, Current Status and Future Protections by Yun Luo, Wei Liu, Hongxing Wang, Keyao Li

“…The disposal of nuclear waste in salt caverns is not currently recommended due to the complex damage mechanism of layered salt rock and the specific locations of salt mines in China. …”
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CAMP-GNN: A Constraint-Aware Message-Passing Model for Optimal Resource Allocation in Software Projects by Muhammad Asif, Fahd M. Aldosari, Donia Y. Badawood, Abdu Salam

“…The framework integrates urgency, skill alignment, and budget slack directly into its message-passing layers, allowing for more precise and context-aware task-resource assignments. …”
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Comparison of qRT-PCR and ddPCR for multi-strain probiotic detection after a randomized human clinical trial by Nicolas Yeung, Arthur C. Ouwehand

“…While bacterial plating is still a common method for detecting and counting bacteria, when dealing with complex matrices like fecal samples, and given that most probiotics share genera or even species with commensal bacteria, plate counting is not a precise or accurate enough method. …”
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Graph-based reinforcement learning for software-defined networking traffic engineering by Jingwen Lu, Chaowei Tang, Wenyu Ma, Wenjuan Xing

“…Recent machine learning approaches show promise but still face fundamental limitations in handling complex network constraints and maintaining performance across different network scales. …”
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Optimization of Coating Process from Cermet Powders by Plasma Spraying in Air by V. A. Okovity, F. I. Panteleenko, V. V. Okovity, V. M. Astashinsky

“…Based on the detailed analysis of the features of cermet plasma coatings, it can be stated that such powder compositions (complex oxides-metal component) are often used as wear-resistant plasma coatings. …”
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Dual effects of digital technology on high quality development of road transportation in Heilongjiang Province China by Peng Li, Ke Chen, Lusheng Liu, Zhijia Hou, Dahong Yang, Huiji Zhang

“…Furthermore, the prefecture-level cities in Heilongjiang are gradually transitioning towards a multi-layered and multidimensional comprehensive development stage, as traditional single-factor driven models are increasingly inadequate to meet the complex collaborative development needs of UDTL and HQDRT. …”
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Spatio-temporal distribution of soil microbial communities and nutrient availability around a municipal solid waste landfill by Mingye Zhan, Yanqiu Sun, Huanjie Lan, Tao Zhou, Youcai Zhao, Li Yang

“…The findings revealed that landfill activities influenced the structure and function of microbial community, contributing to the complex spatio-temporal distribution of nutrients in the surrounding soil.…”
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Defining Rural Types Nearby Large Cities from the Perspective of Urban–Rural Integration: A Case Study of Xi’an Metropolitan Area, China by Xiji Jiang, Jiaxin Sun, Tianzi Zhang, Qian Li, Yan Ma, Wen Qu, Dan Ye, Zhendong Lei

“…Key findings in this study include the following: (i) URI should be decoupled from administrative divisions, considering the complex impacts of multi-town functional spillover; (ii) ecological environment, economic development, public service allocation, and construction land supply are key factors influencing URI; (iii) the overall URI index in the Xi’an metropolitan area presents a “high in the center, low in the east and west” pattern. …”
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Dual Improvements DCNv4 and AsDDet Mechanisms for Small Object Detection in Aerial Imagery by Fan Jiang, Hua-Ching Chen, Song-Lin Wei, Hsuan-Ming Feng

“…This allows the application of distinct convolutional layers tailored to process the positional and complex shape data characteristics of small objects. …”
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Influence of mineral adsorbent on efficiency of fractionation of heavy hydrogen isotopes in aqueous solutions by Олександр Пушкарьов, Ірина Севрук, Юрій Деміхов, Олександр Зубко, Віталій Долін, Іван Шраменко

“…Solving the problem of separation of heavy hydrogen isotopes in aqueous solutions is important for the purification of process waters from the tritium formed in them at the enterprises of the fuel and energy complex. The authors' research established the possibility of cleaning tritiated water from tritium using mineral adsorbents. …”
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Molecular “Yin-Yang” Machinery of Synthesis of the Second and Third Fullerene C₆₀ Derivatives by Djuro Lj. Koruga, Lidija R. Matija, Ivana M. Stanković, Vladimir B. Pavlović, Aleksandra P. Dinić

“…The paper explains the synthesis of SD-C60 and TD-C60 from FD-C60 (fullerol) as a precursor by the influence of an oscillatory magnetic field (“Yin-Yang” principle) on hydrogen bonds in order to create water layers around fullerol. Examples of biomedical applications (cancer and Alzheimer’s) of this synergetic complex are given. …”
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A method for high-accuracy localization of microseismic sources in mines based on finite element simulation by Dianyan NING, KaiPeng ZHU, Yongsheng ZHU, Shuxia YUAN, Zhenfang ZHOU

“…Presently, when used for acoustic source localization, the time difference of arrival (TDOA) method is facing issues including high algorithmic complexity, significant impacts of probe arrangement on the localization accuracy, and low adaptability to complex stratigraphic structures. …”
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Klasifikasi Ekspresi Wajah Menggunakan Covolutional Neural Network by Ahmad Taufiq Akbar, Shoffan Saifullah, Hari Prapcoyo

“…The data was processed using a CNN architecture comprising 3 convolutional layers, 2 subsampling layers, and 2 dense layers. …”
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Dissecting pre- to post-implantation transition of DNA methylome-transcriptome dynamics in early mammalian development by Qingyuan Zhu, Ying Liu, Xin Hao, Shengyi Yan, Jitao Ge, Changqing Zheng, Xianwen Ren, Fan Zhou

“…The epigenome dynamics such as DNA methylome and transcriptome of embryos have been analyzed, while the coordination between these two molecular layers controlling lineage fate remained elusive. …”
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Three-Dimensional Bioprinting Techniques in Skin Regeneration: Current Insights and Future Perspectives by Anna Barbara Di Stefano, Valentina Urrata, Kim Schilders, Mara Franza, Simona Di Leo, Francesco Moschella, Adriana Cordova, Francesca Toia

“…Skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It is enriched with skin appendages, including hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, which play essential roles in regulating fluid exchange, controlling body temperature, and providing protection against pathogens. …”
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Photoresponsive itaconate based bioadhesive reinforced with hydroxyapatite for potential bone repair application by Evianie Bingak Edward, Enjie Zhou, Jinming Zhang, Tow-Jie Lok, Jiayuan Zhang, Noor Izyan Syazana Mohd Yusoff, Jia Tee Low, Zhi-Xian Lim, Min-Rou Woon, Asnida Abdul Wahab, Qingsheng Chen, Tuck-Whye Wong

“…Bone adhesives emerge as essential biomaterials in orthopedic and trauma surgery, particularly for the fixation of complex bone fractures. The design of bone adhesives that combine strong adhesion, biodegradability, mechanical reliability, and osteoconductivity has garnered increasing research interest. …”
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Advancing perovskite solar cells: Optical characterization and performance enhancement via spectroscopic ellipsometry by Eri Widianto, Bhisma Mahendra, Muhammad Riswan, Frendy Jaya Kusuma, Kardiman, Eka Nurfani, Indra Pardede, Natalita Maulani Nursam, Kuwat Triyana, Iman Santoso

“…Precise characterization of these optical properties, especially in complex, multi-layered systems, is crucial. Spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) is a vital technique for analyzing thin films. …”
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3D bioprinting of a perfusable skin-on-chip model suitable for drug testing and wound healing studies by Federico Maggiotto, Eva Dalla Valle, Anna Fietta, Lorenzo Maria Visentin, Monica Giomo, Elisa Cimetta

“…This technology enables the precise deposition of cells within a biomaterial matrix to create complex tissue structures with controlled microenvironments. …”
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A Data-Driven Approach for Predicting Remaining Useful Life of Semiconductor Devices Based on Machine Learning and Synthetic Data Generation: A Review and Case Study on SiC MOSFETs by Yarens J. Yarenscruz, Fernando Castano, Alberto Villalonga, Madhav Mishra, Rodolfo E. Haber

“…Data-driven approaches, particularly those methods based on machine learning, are currently being used due to their ability to model complex degradation patterns without the need for explicit physical modeling. …”
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Sex-specific phenotypical, functional and metabolic profiles of human term placenta macrophages by Daniel E. Paparini, Esteban Grasso, Franco Aguilera, M. Agustina Arslanian, Victoria Lella, Brenda Lara, Ana Schafir, Soledad Gori, Fátima Merech, Vanesa Hauk, Claudio Schuster, Marcelo Martí, Cesar Meller, Rosanna Ramhorst, Daiana Vota, Claudia Pérez Leirós

“…Conclusions These results support sex-associated effects on the immunometabolism of the HBC and adds another layer of complexity to the intricate maternal-fetal immune interaction. …”
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