Novel machine learning paradigms-enabled methods for smart building operations in data-challenging contexts: Progress and perspectives by Fan Cheng, Lei Yutian, Mo Jinhan, Wang Huilong, Wu Qiuting, Cai Jiena

“…., building energy predictions, fault detection and diagnosis, and control optimizations. In-depth discussions have been provided to demonstrate the pros and cons of different learning approaches in terms of data compatibility, modeling difficulties, and possible application scenarios, which could be helpful for enhancing the feasibility of data-driven technologies for smart building operations.…”
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Decentralized Trust and Dynamic Batching for Multi-Domain SDN Using Blockchain by Javier Jose Diaz Rivera, Ricard Vilalta, Raul Munoz, Pol Alemany, Lluis Gifre Renom

“…In multi-domain network environments, each domain operates with its own Software-Defined Networking (SDN) controller, making it challenging to ensure secure and consistent topology management across domains. …”
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Screening Criteria for Multiple Organ Dysfunction after Abdominal Surgery (Clinical Research) by S. A. Tachyla, A. V. Marochkov, V. A. Livinskaya

“…The optimal threshold was 3.4 mmol/l and 96.5 mg/l for cholesterol and CRP levels, respectively.Conclusion. …”
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AI driven prediction of early age compressive strength in ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete by Mohamed Abdellatief, Wafa Hamla, Hassan Hamouda

“…Water, superplasticizer, curing temperature, and fiber content emerged as the most significant controlling parameters affecting early-age CS. The analysis of the interaction among the significant input variables and early-age CS suggests recommended inclusion levels for optimal performance. …”
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Analysis of the Competition of the South-Eastern Railway of Peru Through a Timetable Auction by Augusto Aliaga-Miranda, Luis Ricardo Flores-Vilcapoma, Christian Efrain Raqui-Ramirez, José Luis Claudio-Pérez, Yadira Yanase-Rojas, Jovany Pompilio Espinoza-Yangali

“…Our research analyzes the design of an auction model for railway transportation on the South-East Railway of Peru, managed by Ferrocarril Transandino S.A. …”
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Population dynamics behaviors of TiC and their effect on grain refinement in Al–Ti–C refiners: Growth, agglomeration, nucleation and precipitation by Fei Wang, Maoliang Hu, Qian Shi, Bo Jiang, Ye Wang, Hongyu Xu, Zesheng Ji

“…These insights into population dynamics behaviors of TiC underscore the importance of carefully controlling these factors to optimize the refining performance of Al–Ti–C refiners.…”
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The social care bottleneck: a strategic analysis of A&E wait time reduction by Kieran Kejiou

“…Further, this must form part of a multifaceted approach to bolster supply and control demand to ensure a sustainable NHS.…”
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Functional and genomic analysis of Enterococcus phage A155: a potential agent for reducing VRE gut colonization by Huiran Zeng, Yuan Wang, Yachen Tian, Xiaoting Yao, Yixuan Li, Linan Xu, Xiangpeng Yang, Xinglin Zhang, Junfei Ma

“…Given the potent bactericidal activity and host specificity of bacteriophages, phage therapy represents a promising alternative strategy for controlling VRE infections. In this study, we isolated and characterized phage A155, which targets vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VR-Efs) V583. …”
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Subjective Air Traffic Complexity Analysis Based on Weak Supervised Learning by Weining ZHANG, Weijun PAN, Changqi YANG, Xinping ZHU, Jianan YIN, Jinghan DU

“…Controller subjective evaluation is one of the most important ways to assess air traffic complexity. …”
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PEGylated chitosan xerogels for localized periodontal therapy: design, characterization, and drug release by Farjad Zafar, Muhammad Ali Sheraz, Syed Abid Ali, Maryam Riaz, Sofia Ahmed, Sadia Hafeez Kazi, Safoora Tariq, Zubair Anwar

“…Abstract It is essential to adopt effective therapy strategies for periodontal diseases to achieve optimal results while avoiding adverse effects on the system. …”
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Determination of Copper(II) Ions by Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Method by I. I. Kuzmin, T. Kh. Chyong, Ya. I. Simakina, A. V. Mikhailova, Yu. I. Fabelinsky

“…Based on the obtained data, the optimal conditions of the analysis were found. Calibration dependence of the analytical signal on the concentration of copper(II) in model solutions was estimated. …”
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Oligo(ethylene glycol) Methacrylate Copolymer-Modified Liposomes for Temperature-Responsive Drug Delivery System by Maria Isabel Martinez Espinoza, Sezen Gül, Luisa Mugnaini, Francesco Cellesi

“…Albumin encapsulation demonstrated lower LE compared to the smaller carboxyfluorescein drug model, highlighting the influence of molecular weight on loading. …”
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Flexible imputation toolkit for electronic health records by Alireza Vafaei Sadr, Jiang Li, Wenke Hwang, Mohammed Yeasin, Ming Wang, Harold Lehmann, Ramin Zand, Vida Abedi

“…Additionally, Pympute facilitates data simulation, generating realistic datasets mimicking real-world data distributions for controlled evaluation of imputation performance. Finally, Pympute investigates how missingness and skewness, influence the selection of optimal imputation algorithms within the Flexible framework. …”
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A Framework for Integrating an Ecological Environment Process and Ecological Security Pattern in a Prefecture-Level City in China by Tingshuang Zhang, Sixue Shi, Miao Liu, Chunlin Li, Hongyan Yin, Yan Du

“…The synthetic method was conducted using advanced models including the CMAQ and SWAT models and spatial statistical methods. …”
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Adsorptive removal of phosphate and nitrate by layered double hydroxides through the memory effect and in situ synthesis by Sarah Mariska, Zhang Jin-Wei, Hoang Huu Chien, Duong Minh Ngoc, Nguyen Duy Hai, Huan-Ping Chao

“…These LDHs underwent calcination at 300 °C, 400 °C, and 500 °C to optimize their structure for enhanced adsorption capabilities. …”
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Numerical Investigation of the Pull-Out and Shear Mechanical Characteristics and Support Effectiveness of Yielding Bolt in a Soft Rock Tunnel by Yan Zhu, Mingbo Chi, Yanyan Tan, Ersheng Zha, Yuwei Zhang

“…Three-dimensional finite difference models incorporating nonlinear coupling springs and the Mohr–Coulomb criterion were developed to simulate bolt–rock interactions under multifactorial loading. …”
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Problem driven innovation design strategies research for product manufacturing process by Qian Zhao, Haiyang Wang, Xin Guo, Qiongyuan Zhang, Hong Zeng, Xianglong Li, Kai Zhang

“…Abstract As a prerequisite and foundation for production and manufacturing, the design of product manufacturing process plays a crucial role in improving production efficiency, controlling resource consumption, shortening production cycles, and reducing processing costs. …”
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Study on the coupling relationship between support and surrounding rock and the app-licability of support in shallow buried high mining faces of the Shendong Mining Area by WANG Wei, WANG Wen, ZHANG Guangjie

“…ObjectivesTo address the challenges of controlling surrounding rock in shallow-buried， high-intensity mining faces in the Shendong mining area， this study investigates the coupling relationship between supports and surrounding rock structures.MethodsThe research combines theoretical analysis with field measurements， employing the “masonry beam” mechanical model of overlying rock to analyze the interaction between supports and surrounding rock in high-mining faces.ResultsThe study examines mining pressure patterns， optimal support working resistance， and its applicability under specific conditions in the mining area. …”
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DyTAM: Accelerating Wind Turbine Inspections with Dynamic UAV Trajectory Adaptation by Serhii Svystun, Lukasz Scislo, Marcin Pawlik, Oleksandr Melnychenko, Pavlo Radiuk, Oleg Savenko, Anatoliy Sachenko

“…The dynamic adaptation is achieved through a closed-loop control system where real-time visual data from the UAV’s camera is continuously processed to update the flight trajectory on the fly, ensuring optimal inspection angles and distances are maintained regardless of blade position or external disturbances. …”
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Effect of probiotics on cognitive function and cardiovascular risk factors in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease: an umbrella meta-analysis by Bin Xiao, Lina Fu, Zhe Yang, Guran Yu

“…Abstract Background This umbrella meta-analysis evaluates the effects of probiotics on cognitive function and metabolic health in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by synthesizing findings from meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), as existing evidence remains inconclusive. …”
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