Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Based on Pre-classification Strategy for Quantitative Analysis of Rock Samples by Weiheng KONG, Lingwei ZENG, Yu RAO, Sha CHEN, Xu WANG, Yanting YANG, Yixiang DUAN, Qingwen FAN

“…Furthermore, it alleviates the workload of data analysis, simplifying the analytical process and thereby boosting efficiency. However, the current multi-layer quantitative analysis model still exhibits some deviations in regard to different elements. …”
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Imbalanced feature generation based on bootstrap power spectral curve for estimating respiratory rate by Soojeong Lee, Gyanendra Prasad Joshi, Gangseong Lee

“…Therefore, BIFG can be efficiently trained to predict the complex nonlinear relationships between the feature vectors obtained from the photoplethysmography signals and the reference RR. …”
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Effective Solution of University Course Timetabling using Particle Swarm Optimizer based Hyper Heuristic approach by Zahid Iqbal, Rafia Ilyas, Huah Yong Chan, Naveed Ahmed

“…The hyper-heuristic framework adequately addresses this complex problem. This research proposed Particle Swarm Optimizer-based Hyper Heuristic (HH PSO) to solve UCTP efficiently. …”
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CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE DATABASE TYPE: A COMPARISON OF SQL, NOSQL, AND NEWSQL by BABUCEA ANA-GABRIELA

“…This structure not only enhances data security but also improves collaboration among users, making it easier to share and analyze information efficiently. Databases are controlled through database management systems (DBMS) that allow users to add, modify, delete, locate, and view database data using specific languages provided in most database management software packages. …”
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Lithium-Ion Battery Health State Prediction Based on Improved War Optimization Assisted-Long and Short-Term Memory Network by Xiankun Wei, Mingli Mo, Silun Peng

“…Such results indicate the proposed method can predict SOH efficiently.…”
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Dysregulated metabolism of the late herpes simplex virus 1 transcriptome through the vhs-VP22 axis uncouples virus cytopathic effect and virus production. by Kathleen Pheasant, Dana Perry, Emma L Wise, Vivian Cheng, Gillian Elliott

“…Here we show that despite expressing minimal amounts of structural proteins and failing to plaque on human fibroblasts, the strain 17 Δ22 virus replicates and spreads as efficiently as Wt virus, but without causing cytopathic effect (CPE). …”
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Noise Impact Analysis of School Environments Based on the Deployment of IoT Sensor Nodes by Georgios Dimitriou, Fotios Gioulekas

“…PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 values have also been acquired through data sensors located nearby the school complex. School buildings that have been recently renovated for minimizing their energy footprint and CO₂ emissions have been selected in comparison with similar works in academia. …”
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Fuzzy-Based Multi-Modal Query-Forwarding in Mini-Datacenters by Sami J. Habib, Paulvanna Nayaki Marimuthu

“…In this paper, we have proposed a novel mini-datacenter in the form of wireless sensor networks to efficiently handle query-based data collection from Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices. …”
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Development of a Technique for Discrete-Logical Decision-Making in Medical Information Systems by Islam A. Alexandrov, Vladimir Zh. Kuklin, Leonid M. Chervyakov, Sergei A. Sheptunov

“…One of the urgent directions in solving medical diagnostic tasks is to develop new and improved decision support systems capable of efficiently processing polymodal data. Humans cannot always process large arrays of medical information and determine an accurate diagnosis in complex situations. …”
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Describing Pulmonary Nodules Using 3D Clustering by Amera Al-Funjan, Farid Meziane, Rob Aspin

“…Computer-aided detection (CAD) systems efficiently succeeded in the nodule detection by 2D processing of computed tomography (CT)-scan lung images; however, the nodule (tumor) description in more detail is still a big challenge that faces these systems.Materials and Methods. …”
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Formulation of multicriteria problem of routing and scheduling of manned and unmanned aircraft in a dynamic environment and approach to its solution using genetic algorithms by G. N. Lebedev, V. B. Malygin, D. A. Mikhaylin, T. Byo

“…The proposed approach will significantly improve the efficiency and quality of flight planning for the airline, taking into account the diversity of aircraft fleet, payload and environmental impact. …”
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Technology Advancements and the Needs of Farmers: Mapping Gaps and Opportunities in Row Crop Farming by Rana Umair Hameed, Conor Meade, Gerard Lacey

“…Farmers reported mixed reactions to current technologies, acknowledging efficiency improvements but highlighting barriers such as capital costs, technical complexity, and inadequate support systems. …”
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A novel 3D bilateral filtering algorithm with noise level estimation assisted by multi-temporal SAR. by Haiyan Zhang, Yang Liu, Guoyin Cai

“…The bilateral filter is widely employed in the field of image denoising due to its flexibility and efficiency. It calculates the weights of neighboring pixels based on both spatial and grayscale distances from the pixel to be denoised. …”
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Investigating Single-Molecule Molecular Inversion Probes for Medium-Scale Targeted DNA Methylation Analysis by Roy B. Simons, Hieab H. H. Adams, Manfred Kayser, Athina Vidaki

“…Results: Overall, we found that the capture efficiency was highly probe-(and hence, sequence-) dependent, with a heterogeneous coverage distribution across CpGs higher than the 1000-fold range. …”
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Dopamine modulates persistent synaptic activity and enhances the signal-to-noise ratio in the prefrontal cortex. by Sven Kroener, L Judson Chandler, Paul E M Phillips, Jeremy K Seamans

“…Lower concentrations of exogenous DA (0.1 microM) had no effect on the up-state itself, but they selectively increased the efficiency of a train of EPSPs to evoke spikes during the Up-state. …”
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Self-supervised feature learning for acoustic data analysis by Ahmet Pala, Anna Oleynik, Ketil Malde, Nils Olav Handegard

“…This study thus contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of acoustic surveys in fisheries management.…”
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Presenting a multi-objective decision-making model for cost-time trade-off considering the time value of money and solving it using particle swarm optimization by Mohammadreza Shahriari

“…This approach allows for scheduling decisions that account for the time value, reducing delay-related costs and enhancing overall project efficiency.Originality/Value:  This research presents a novel approach by introducing a bi-objective decision-making model that integrates the time value of money in project scheduling, marking a new step in optimizing the cost-time tradeoff. …”
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USING THE ANYLOGIC ENVIRONMENT FOR MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF THE INFORMATION SECURITY AUDIT PROCESS by Kamilla M. Khuranova, Igor D. Kologorov, Sergey A. Reznichenko, Leonid N. Kessarinskiy

“…The relevance of the study is due to the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the need to optimize the resources spent on ensuring the security of information systems. …”
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Slope Stability Monitoring Methods and Technologies for Open-Pit Mining: A Systematic Review by Rohan Le Roux, Mohammadali Sepehri, Siavash Khaksar, Iain Murray

“…Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines, a total of 49 studies were selected from a collection of four engineering databases, and a comparative analysis was conducted to determine the underlying differences between the various methods for open-pit slope stability monitoring in terms of their performance across key attributes, such as monitoring accuracy, spatial and temporal coverage, operational complexity, and economic viability. …”
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Establishing a universal IVRP method for quadrivalent HPV vaccines to replace in vivo potency tests by Jinpan Hu, Zijing Jia, Meng Wang, Lingling Nie, Wangjun Fu, Qingfeng Zhang, Haiyang Qin, Jianhui Nie, Xiaoyu Xu, Lingjie Xu, Fengze Wang, Yingping Chen, Bo Xing, Tao Li, Danfeng Li, Shaowei Li, Ningshao Xia, Xiangxi Wang, Weijin Huang

“…The IVRP results were correlated with potency data from mouse models, offering an efficient alternative to in vivo potency experiments.…”
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