Dynamic Socio-technical System Design based on Stakeholder Interaction by Albert Fleischmann, Werner Schmidt, Christian Stary

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AI-Enabled Predictive Analytics in Smart Grids: The Case of Sweden by Theodore Kindong, Bjorn Johansson, Victoria Paulsson

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A Mathematical Method for Predicting Tunnel Pressure Waves Based on Train Wave Signature and Graph Theory by Xu Zhang, Haiquan Bi, Honglin Wang, Yuanlong Zhou, Nanyang Yu, Jizhong Yang, Yao Jiang

“…This study proposes a generalized mathematical method integrating TWS with graph theory for the simulation of pressure wave generation, propagation, and reflection in complex tunnel systems. A computational program is implemented using this method for efficient simulation. …”
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Analysis of Pyramidal Surface Texturization of Silicon Solar Cells by Molecular Dynamics Simulations by Hsiao-Yen Chung, Chiun-Hsun Chen, Hsin-Sen Chu

“…This MD model can potentially be used to predict the efficiency promotion in any optical reflection-absorption cases.…”
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A cognitive transmission and deployment strategy for UAV-assisted hybrid RIS relay network by Min Zhang, Hao Cheng, Ruoyu Su, Yin Lu, Shangao Wang, Lu Zhang

“…Integrating reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) into these networks enhances signal coverage and energy efficiency, but also introduces new challenges in real-time optimization for multi-reflection environments. …”
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The Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient Algorithm Based on RIS Technology in a Coal Mine Tunnel by Shuqi Wang, Fengjiao Wang, Wei Zhang, Yaqi Wang

“…Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) technology relies on its reconfigurable electromagnetic properties and offers an efficient solution for enhancing signal quality in coal mine communications. …”
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A Design Framework for Reconfigurable Intelligent Metasurfaces Enabling Full-Space Beamforming Using Auxiliary Surface Waves by Tianke Qiu, George V. Eleftheriades

“…As a result, our designs enable wide-angle beamsteering of up to 70° in a single plane, as well as out-of-plane anomalous reflection. To further demonstrate the capabilities of the design framework for complex wave manipulation, a Chebyshev pattern with a -20 dB sidelobe level, as well as sector patterns in a single plane and across a hemisphere, are achieved using the designed RIS. …”
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Effect of Acoustic Enclosure on the Sound Transmission Loss of Multi-Layered Micro-Perforated Plates by Brahim EL KHARRAS, Mohammed GAROUM, Abdelmajid BYBI

“…However, it is vital to analyze the in-situ sound transmission loss of the multi-layered MPP and their efficiency in a complex vibro-acoustic environment. …”
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Assessing serial recall as a measure of artificial grammar learning by Holly E. Jenkins, Ysanne de Graaf, Faye Smith, Nick Riches, Benjamin Wilson, Benjamin Wilson

“…Here, in two experiments, we investigated whether serial visual recall could be used to effectively measure the learning of a more complex artificial grammar that is designed to emulate the between-word relationships found in language.MethodsWe adapted the design of a previous Artificial Grammar Learning (AGL) study to use a visual serial recall task, as well as more traditional reflection-based grammaticality judgement and sequence completion tasks. …”
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Dynamically Cyclic Fe2+/Fe3+ Active Sites as Electron and Proton-Feeding Centers Boosting CO2 Photoreduction Powered by Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation by Ben Lei, Gaofeng Zhou, Zhongyou Gong, Chao Liu, Ying Zhou, Vitaliy P. Guro, Yanjuan Sun, Jianping Sheng, Fan Dong

“…Solar-driven CO2 photoreduction holds promise for sustainable fuel and chemical productions, but the complex proton-coupled multi-electron transfer processes and sluggish oxidation half-reaction kinetics substantially hinder its efficiency. …”
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GPR Diffraction Separation by Incorporating Multilevel Wavelet Transform and Multiple Singular Spectrum Analysis by Haolin Wang, Honghua Wang, Zhiyang Hou, Fei Zhou

“…Numerical tests showcase that the biorthogonal wavelet basis function bior4.4 provides remarkably efficient GPR diffraction separation performance, and the number of clusters in the k-means clustering algorithm typically ranges from 9 to 15, accounting for the complexity of the wave components. …”
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Microstrip Patch Antenna Design Using a Four-Layer Feed Forward Artificial Neural Network Trained by Levenberg-Marquardt Algorithm by Jitu Prakash Dhar, Maodudul Hasan, Eisuke Nishiyama, Ichihiko Toyoda

“…This study proposes an efficient Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model for predicting the dimensions and feed point of microstrip patch antennas with three types of geometrical shape. …”
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WiPy-RT: A Fast Ray Tracing Modeling Platform for RIS-Assisted Wireless Channels by Mohammadreza Farashahi, Boon-Chong Seet, Xue Jun Li

“…Additionally, WiPy-RT provided higher resolution and accuracy in power distribution modeling for complex 3D urban environments. WiPy-RT introduces several novel features, including an intelligent ray launching method using Gaussian Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) and an efficient RIS modeling approach employing Random Forest Regression. …”
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Dimensions éthiques de l’allocation du financement international de l’adaptation au changement climatique by Romain Weikmans

“…However, and as we discuss in this article, the assessment of countries’ vulnerabilities – i.e., the assessment of their adaptation needs – is equally complex. In our view, the focus on equity issues in the allocation of international adaptation finance should rather be understood as a reflection of ethical choices. …”
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High-temperature resistant resonant cavity microwave sensor for precision blade tip clearance monitoring in aeroengines by Haolin Sun

“…The sensor has a radiation efficiency of 97% near 24 GHz, a reflection coefficient as low as 0.01, good measurement resolution within the 0–6 mm clearance measurement range, and the impact of changes in the dielectric constant at high temperatures on its performance is controllable. …”
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Quantum chimp-enanced SqueezeNet for precise diabetic retinopathy classification by Anas Bilal, Muhammad Shafiq, Waeal J. Obidallah, Yousef A. Alduraywish, Alishba Tahir, Haixia Long

“…Firstly, SqueezeNet enables efficient feature extraction from segmented fundus images with minimal computational complexity, ensuring that critical retinal features are captured effectively. …”
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Propagation of whistler mode waves in Earth’s inner magnetosphere in the presence of field aligned irregularities and geomagnetic curvature by Raahima Khatun-E-Zannat, Vijay Harid, Mark Golkowski, Oleksiy Agapitov, Poorya Hosseini

“…The presence of magnetospheric ducts produces a more complex wave behavior in the full wave model, leading to a strong spatial modulation, efficient confinement and the formation of shadow region as a result of geomagnetic curvature. …”
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VALUE CHAINS IN RAW MATERIALS, HIGH-TECH AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. INTERNATIONAL, EUROPEAN AND ROMANIAN PERSPECTIVES by Sorin IONITESCU, Agatha POPESCU, Simona MOAGAR-POLADIAN, Nicoleta-Luminita GUDANESCU, Alina-Cerasela ALUCULESEI

“…Highlighting the importance of efficient value chain management, the exploration examines first the situation at the global level in the countries with a high economic development: USA, China, Germany, Japan and India, as a reflection on how global and regional policies impact agricultural production and distribution. …”
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Technological Culture and Politics: Artificial Intelligence as the New Frontier of Political Communication by Daniele Battista, Emiliana Mangone

“…One of the issues under discussion is whether the integration of AI in the political context represents a promising opportunity to improve the efficiency of democratic participation and policy-making processes, as well as increase institutional accountability. …”
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Exploring infill pattern and density effects on the tensile properties of 3D printed ABS by Bruno Leonardelli, Cesar Pandolfi, Gustavo Alberto Ludwig, Cristian Padilha Fontoura

“…Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is recognized as an efficient method for creating durable, complex parts quickly and affordably. …”
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