Estimating beluga whale abundance from space: using drones to ground‐validate VHR satellite imagery by Jordan B. Stewart, Justine M. Hudson, Bryanna A. H. Sherbo, Cortney A. Watt

“…However, the inherent nature of cetaceans and the marine ecosystems they inhabit make annual population surveys logistically and economically challenging with current survey methods. One emerging solution is utilizing very high‐resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, which is a logistically efficient method for providing an instantaneous view of areas spanning hundreds of square kilometers. …”
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Validation of the Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) in a Simulated Learning Environment by José Manuel García-Álvarez, Alfonso García-Sánchez, Alonso Molina-Rodríguez, María Suárez-Cortés, José Luis Díaz-Agea

“…Internal consistency was assessed using McDonald’s omega coefficient. Test-retest reliability was determined using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. …”
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Statistical analysis of technical specifications of self-propelled reversible plate compactors with different types of engines by M. A. Afanasev, I. S. Tyuremnov

“…Relatively low correlation coefficients let us suggest that manufacturers do not have reliable methods for justification of the technical specifications of reversible plate compactors. …”
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Digital solutions for risk management in sustainable development conditions of business ecosystems by Oleksii HNIEZDOVSKYI, Danylo DOMASHENKO, Svitlana DOMASHENKO, Denys MOROZOV, Serhii SHYLO

“…A comprehensive analysis of modern technologies that include artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain, is conducted, their role in improving risk management efficiency is determined. The research methodology combines both theoretical methods (systems analysis, comparative analysis, SWOT analysis) and empirical methods (statistical analysis, machine learning methods, and experimental research). …”
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Mechanisms and equation improvement for gas seepage in coal seams around boreholes subjected to high-pressure CO2 foam fracturing by Mingkun PANG, Tianyu ZHANG, Hongyu PAN, Xianfeng SONG, Shan WU, Tianjun ZHANG

“…ObjectiveThe special low-porosity, low-permeability structures of high-gas-content coal seams restrict efficient gas drainage. To address this issue, this study accurately determined the seepage parameters of annularly fractured coals around boreholes subjected to CO2 foam fracturing to enhance both the design accuracy of boreholes for gas pre-drainage from coal seams and gas drainage efficiency. …”
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Heterologous Expression and Characterization of Collagenase from Lysinibacillus sphaericus and Its Application in the Preparation of Antioxidant Peptides by Haixing WU, Anni HUANG, Xia GAO, Xuanri SHEN, Guanghua XIA, Xueying ZHANG

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Comparative Analysis of Technical; Economic and Operational Properties of Belarus 2122 and Zoomlion Pl2304 by G. A. Iovlev, I. I. Goldina

“…The research employed a combination of computational; structural-design; and economic-mathematical methods; as well as comparison; measurement; and descriptive techniques. …”
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Forecasting Inflation Rate Using Support Vector Regression (SVR) Based Weight Attribute Particle Swarm Optimization (WAPSO) by Erlin Mega Priliani, Anggyi Trisnawan Putra, Much Aziz Muslim

“…Determination of these parameters can be done by optimization, to obtain optimal forecasting of SVR method. …”
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Comparative Studies of Descriptor-Based Image Matching Techniques for AAV Applications by Tomasz Pogorzelski, Teresa Zielinska

“…The most effective image-matching methods, such as DKMv3 and ROMA, were indicated, and their ability to perform efficient matching was highlighted. …”
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Research status of amine aerosol formation and emission in amine carbon capture process by YANG Zhengda*, XIAN Zhennan, SHAO Lingyu, ZHENG Chenghang

“…This paper introduces the significance of heterogeneous nuclei in heterogeneous nucleation of amine aerosols. The test methods of amine aerosol concentration and size are summarized. …”
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A comprehensive performance audit model in the public health sector using the grounded theory approach by Hojjat Esmati Beyrami, Aliasghar Motaghi, Younes Badavar Nahandi, Ahmad Mohamadi

“…This paper aims to develop a performance auditing model in the health sector. Methods: This qualitative study is based on grounded theory. …”
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Convolutional Neural Network Compression via Dynamic Parameter Rank Pruning by Manish Sharma, Jamison Heard, Eli Saber, Panagiotis Markopoulos

“…To address this, we propose an efficient training method for CNN compression via dynamic parameter rank pruning. …”
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Optimized Extraction of Polyphenols from Kiwifruit Peels and Their Biological Activities by Batoul Shkeir, Nada El Darra, Bilal Azakir, Salma Khazaal, Elie Salem Sokhn, Mohamed Koubaa, Richard G. Maroun, Nicolas Louka, Espérance Debs

“…Caffeic acid (0.54 ppm) and catechin (5.44 ppm) were the major polyphenols identified in WB and IR extracts, as determined by HPLC. (4) Conclusions: IR was more efficient in extracting phenolics from kiwi peels than WB. …”
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Application of the Finite Difference Parabolic Equation Model in Forestry Remote Telemetry by Qi Guo, Yubin Lan, Xiaoling Deng, Yinliang Diao

“…The FDPE method is more efficient and convenient than the empirical models and has more advantages on compatibility and accuracy for long-range EWs prediction. …”
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Pilot study evaluating lipoma reduction with injected physiologic ice slurry by Kristen K. Arango, Cheryl A. London, William M. Karlin, Jacqueline Milton Hicks

“…Response to treatment was determined and adverse events were reported and graded.ResultsBased on caliper assessment, majority of the lipomas were determined to be stable in size prior to surgical excision after BXT-786 or saline injection. …”
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Fabrication of chitosan/CuO/grape seed extract biocomposite exhibiting synergistic antioxidant and antibacterial activity by Samar Mohammed Abd Alelah, Muthanna O. Hussein, Atheer A. Khashan

“…This resistance interferes with treatment methods and requires new approaches. Antibacterial and antioxidant nanocomposites represent promising fields of research. …”
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INVESTIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONSUMER PROPERTIES OF BALSAM BASED ON LOCAL RAW MATERIALS by Popova D.G., Titorenko E.Y., Poznyakovskiy V.M.

“…All these considerations have determined the purpose and objectives of the present research. …”
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Design of real-time detecting system for grain moisture in dryer by HU Yong, JIANG Yong-cheng

“…Objective: To reduce grain mildew caused by high water content in storage. Methods: The function model of water content and detection frequency is determined by data measurement in multiple sites. …”
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Optimization of Plant Regeneration in Different Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Lines by Tolga İzgü, Hülya İlbi, Yeşim Yalçın Mendi

“…Development of an efficient plant regeneration protocol is essential for vegetable crop advancement by biotechnological methods. …”
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A Systematic Approach for the Reliability Evaluation of Electric Connector by Ruoyu Wang, Liangjun Xu, Yilin Zhou

“…After the framework of this approach has been established, the methods and models needed were provided, including the method to build up material selection criterion and the assessment models of stress relaxation, thermal diffusion, and sliding wear, respectively. …”
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