Detection of Defects in Polyethylene and Polyamide Flat Panels Using Airborne Ultrasound-Traditional and Machine Learning Approach by Artur Krolik, Radosław Drelich, Michał Pakuła, Dariusz Mikołajewski, Izabela Rojek

“…By training ML models on ultrasonic data, algorithms can distinguish subtle differences between signals reflected from normal and defective areas of the material. …”
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Impact of Pseudo-Random Number Generators on Dosimetric Parameters in Validation of Medical Linear Accelerator Head Simulation for 6 MV Photons Using the GATE/GEANT4 Platform by Meriem Tantaoui, Mustapha Krim, El Mehdi Essaidi, Othmane Kaanouch, Mohammed Reda Mesradi, Abdelkrim Kartouni, Souha Sahraoui

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Causality-Driven Feature Selection for Calibrating Low-Cost Airborne Particulate Sensors Using Machine Learning by Vinu Sooriyaarachchi, David J. Lary, Lakitha O. H. Wijeratne, John Waczak

“…Beyond the current test cases, this feature selection method holds potential for broader applications in other environmental monitoring applications, contributing to the development of interpretable and robust environmental models.…”
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Performance evaluation and future prospects of capsule robot localization technology by Yan Xu, Peng Zhang, Lei Wang, You Li, Bin Luo, Yue Yu, Ruizhi Chen

“…In recent decades, with the rapid advancement of indoor and outdoor positioning technologies, several well-established methods have emerged that enable the acquisition of high-precision real-time spatiotemporal integration data. These methods hold great potential for interdisciplinary applications in location services across various domains. …”
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Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for extensive abdominal aortic calcification in hypertensive patients aged 40 and above: a cross-sectional study based on the... by Shanbing Hou, Ying Jiang, Fangfang Zhao, Zixuan Wei, Tingting Wang, Jing Chen, Min Dou, Lixiang Zhang

“…Methods This study extracted data from the 2013–2014 NHANES database, including 1,564 middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients who met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Measuring nearshore waves at break point in 4D with Stereo-GoPro photogrammetry: A field comparison with multi-beam LiDAR and pressure sensors by Marion Jaud, Stéphane Bertin, Emmanuel Augereau, France Floc’h

“…Measuring nearshore waves remains technically challenging despite wave properties are being used in a variety of applications. With the promise of high-resolution and remotely-sensed measurements of water surfaces in four dimensions (spatially and temporally), stereo-photogrammetry applied to video imagery has grown as a viable solution over the last ten years. …”
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Bringing lab to the field: Exploring innovations in point-of-care diagnostics for the rapid detection and management of tropical diseases in resource-limited settings by Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Godfred Yawson Scott, Emele Arthur-Hayford, Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Somuah Daniel Kwaku, Emmanuel Ebuka Elebesunu, Eghaghe Osadebamwen Nibokun, Ibude Jane Aruorivwooghene, Adetolase A. Bakre, Oluwaseun Adeolu Ogundijo, Olamilekan Gabriel Banwo, Oluwatobiloba Ige, Ibrahim O. Adelakun, Isreal Ayobami Onifade, Segun E. Ogungbemi, Boluwatife T. Dosunmu, Oluwaseunayo Deborah Ayando, Nike Idowu, Grace A. Adegoye, Olusegun Oluwaseun Jimoh

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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a target for the search of anti-addiction drugs by M. S. Khalimanov, E. M. Grigorevskikh, K. A. Zavadich, S. I. Sologov, D. A. Traschenkova, K. A. Tatzhikova, E. V. Polikarpov, S. S. Sologova, D. A. Kudlay, E. A. Smolyarchuk

“…The relationship between the influence of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) on the development of alcoholism and possible ways of using this molecule or related compounds (mimetics) as targets of anti-addictive action are discusses in the article.The aim of the work was to carry out a literature review to identify potential applications of the BDNF signaling pathways to assess the feasibility of developing new drugs.Materials and Methods. …”
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Exploration of physics-related latent vectors in hot working of Inconel 718 superalloy using autoencoder by Min Jik Kim, Seon Yeong Yang, Woo Seok Yang, Sehyeok Oh, Sang Min Park, Da Seul Shin

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Effect of vitamin D status and vitamin D supplementation on immune function and prevention of acute respiratory tract infections in dark-skinned individuals: a systematic review an... by Abigail R Bournot, Andrea L Darling, Ian D Givens, Julie A Lovegrove, Susan A Lanham-New, Kathryn H Hart

“…A total of eighteen studies (n 36 707), including seven RCT and 11 observational studies, met the inclusion criteria, and three RCT (n 5778) provided sufficient data of high enough quality to be included in a meta-analysis. …”
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Stage-specific metabolic allocation: nutrient investment strategies during Lysiphlebia japonica Ashmead development by Tingting Zhou, Ningbo Huangfu, Li Wang, Junyu Luo, Jinjie Cui, Xiangzhen Zhu, Sumei Wan, Xueke Gao

“…Overall, these findings offered novel insights for translating omics data into practical applications, with significant theoretical and practical implications for developing improved biological control strategies.…”
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Validation of Sea Surface Temperature From GK-2A Geostationary Satellite and Error Reduction Considering Impact of Satellite Zenith Angle by Kyung-Ae Park, Hye-Jin Woo, Stephane Saux Picart, Anne O'Carroll, Eunha Sohn, HuiTae Joo, Joon-Soo Lee, Joon-Yong Yang

“…This study evaluates the accuracy of sea surface temperature (SST) data produced by Korea's second geostationary satellite, GK-2A, over its first four years of operation (2019–2023). …”
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Geological Evaluation of In-Situ Pyrolysis Development of Oil-Rich Coal in Tiaohu Mining Area, Santanghu Basin, Xinjiang, China by Guangxiu Jing, Xiangquan Gao, Shuo Feng, Xin Li, Wenfeng Wang, Tianyin Zhang, Chenchen Li

“…The applicability of the in-situ pyrolysis of oil-rich coal is highly dependent on regional geological conditions. …”
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Geospatial assessment of soil erosion in the Basantar and Devak watersheds of the NW Himalaya: A study utilizing USLE and RUSLE models by Ajay Kumar Taloor, Varun Khajuria, Gurnam Parsad, Shikha Bandral, Sugandha Mahajan, Sachchidanand Singh, Meenakshi Sharma, Girish Ch Kothyari

“…Further, the analytical approach also involved the derivation of various satellite data-based soil indices to juxtapose remotely sensed soil loss results, enabling a more detailed understanding of soil loss dynamics in the watersheds. …”
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Physical Model for the Simulation of an Air Handling Unit Employed in an Automotive Production Process: Calibration Procedure and Potential Energy Saving by Luca Viscito, Francesco Pelella, Andrea Rega, Federico Magnea, Gerardo Maria Mauro, Alessandro Zanella, Alfonso William Mauro, Nicola Bianco

“…The model was calibrated and validated using experimental data of a real case study of an automotive production process, obtaining mean errors of 16% and 31% for the hot and cold heat exchangers, respectively, in predicting the water mass flow rate. …”
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Analysis of Blood Biochemistry of Free Ranging and Human-Managed Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) Using the i-STAT Alinity v® by Shweta Trivedi, Christina M. Burnham, Christian M. Capobianco, Christiaan Boshoff, Yaxin Zheng, Jordan Wood Pettiglio, Kimberly Ange-van Heugten, Heidi D. Bissell, Larry J. Minter

“…The six elevated parameters in free ranging rhinoceros are likely attributable to dehydration compounded by capture stress. This data provides insight into the state of several biochemical and hematologic parameters in southern white rhinoceros and will allow veterinarians to better assess the health of both managed and free ranging populations.…”
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Ficus insipida tree rings as biomonitors for gaseous elemental mercury in the artisanal gold mining-impacted Peruvian Amazon by Jacqueline Gerson, Igor Lehnherr, Taylor Luu, Bridget Bergquist, Natalie Szponar, Luis E. Fernandez, Luis E. Fernandez, Luis E. Fernandez, Claudia Vega, Claudia Vega, Trevor J. Porter

“…Estimates of Hg emissions from ASGM are poorly constrained due to a lack of monitoring data and the informal, generally unregulated nature of this industry. …”
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An Automatic Decision-Level Fusion Rice Mapping Method of Optical and SAR Images Based on Cloud Coverage by Xueqin Jiang, Song Gao, Huaqiang Du, Shenghui Fang, Yan Gong, Ning Han, Yirong Wang

“…Optical images are essential data source for paddy rice mapping, but it is susceptible to cloud contamination. …”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility at intensive care units in Sudan, antibiogram development by Ghada Omer Hamad Abd El-Raheem, Mohamed Elhadi Ahmed Dihesh, Mohamed Elmutaz Babikir Elmardi, Hana Eltayeb Salih Elamin, Latifa Elsir Abas Zeinelabdin, Dalia Omer Suliman Ahmed, Misa Abdelmajid Alhaj Mudather, Omema Abdelkrem Abdelftah Gaber, Hanadie Mustafa Ebrahim Abdalla

“…Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Spatiotemporal variation of drought characteristics in the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain, China under the climate change scenario by Xiang-xiang LI, Hui JU, Garré Sarah, Chang-rong YAN, William D. Batchelor, Qin LIU

“…In this paper, we investigated the variations in drought characteristics (drought event frequency, duration, severity, and intensity) for the past 50 years (1961–2010) and under future scenarios (2010–2099), based on the observed meteorological data and the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5 scenario, respectively. …”
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