Data-driven bottleneck detection on Tehran highways by Hamid Mirzahossein, Pedram Nobakht, Iman Gholampour

“…Identifying and mitigating persistent traffic bottlenecks is crucial for developing efficient transportation systems and guiding infrastructure planning decisions. …”
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Self-Supervised Multi-Task Learning for the Detection and Classification of RHD-Induced Valvular Pathology by Lorna Mugambi, Ciira wa Maina, Liesl Zühlke

“…This study investigated the use of self-supervised multi-task learning for automated echocardiographic analysis, aiming to predict echocardiographic views, diagnose RHD conditions, and determine severity. We compared two prominent self-supervised learning (SSL) methods: DINOv2, a vision-transformer-based approach known for capturing implicit features, and simple contrastive learning representation (SimCLR), a ResNet-based contrastive learning method recognised for its simplicity and effectiveness. …”
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Investigation of Radiation Isocenter Accuracy of Linear Accelerator – New Approach of Comprehensive Evaluation of Gantry, Couch, and Collimator Isocenters by Avinash Kuppa Rao, Manikandan Palanisamy, G. V. Subrahmanyam, S. P. Swathi, Tamilarasan Mani

“…Although several radiation isocenter verification devices exist, there is no time-efficient system available for verifying the combined radiation isocenter. …”
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Machine learning to predict the source of campylobacteriosis using whole genome data. by Nicolas Arning, Samuel K Sheppard, Sion Bayliss, David A Clifton, Daniel J Wilson

“…Providing generalizable computationally efficient methods, based upon machine learning and population genetics, we provide a scalable approach to global disease surveillance that can continuously incorporate novel samples for source attribution and identify fine-scale variation in transmission potential.…”
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Adaptive Channel Division and Subchannel Allocation for Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access-Based Airborne Power Line Communication Networks by Ruowen Yan, Qiao Li, Huagang Xiong

“…Concurrently, the subchannel allocation algorithm employs a novel metric, the Subchannel Preference Score (SPS), which factors in both the signal quality and the current occupancy levels of each subchannel to determine their optimal allocation among nodes. This method ensures efficient resource utilization and maintains consistent network performance. …”
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DFT-guided synthesis of N, B dual-doped porous carbon from saccharina japonica for enhanced oxygen reduction catalysis by Junjie Zhang, Chao Wu, Jilong Wang, Maosong Xia, Shixin Li, Long Liu, Wuguo Wei, Xing Peng

“…IntroductionThe oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is a crucial determinant of the energy transformation capacity of fuel cells. …”
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Reinforced Concrete under the Action of Carbonization and Chloride Aggression: a Probabilistic Model for Service Life Prediction by S. N. Leonovich, E. E. Shalyi, L. V. Kim

“…The paper proposes a method for predicting a complex degradation of reinforced concrete structures with due account of various mechanisms of corrosion wear that allows to develop efficient methods for improvement of structure durability and maintainability which are operated in the marine environment. …”
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Technical and economic assessment of the parameters of thermal schemes of thermal power plants with a hydrogen generator by G. E. Marin, B. M. Osipov, A. R. Akhmetshin

“…The studies carried out show that a change in the component composition of the gas affects the energy characteristics of the engine. The method for determining the quantitative composition of COx, NOx, SOx in the exhaust gases of a gas turbine plant is presented. …”
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MB-AGCL: multi-behavior adaptive graph contrast learning for recommendation by Xiaowen lv, Yiwei Zhao, Zhihu Zhou, Yifeng Zhang, Yourong Chen

“…Furthermore, we propose an efficient adaptive graph augmentation method that integrates graph augmentation with down-stream tasks to reduce the impact of popularity bias. …”
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Application of MobileNetV2 and SVM Combination for Enhanced Accuracy in Pneumonia Classification by Eka Putra Agus Meindiawan, Muljono Muljono

“…In conclusion, the choice of feature extraction method plays an important role in determining the accuracy of an automated diagnostic system. …”
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Short-Term High-Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition and Blood Glucose in Overweight and Obese Young Women by Zhaowei Kong, Shengyan Sun, Min Liu, Qingde Shi

“…Methods. Eighteen subjects completed 20 sessions of HIIT or MICT for five weeks. …”
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Assessing the stability of indoor farming systems using data outlier detection by Jean Pompeo, Ziwen Yu, Chi Zhang, Songzi Wu, Ying Zhang, Celina Gomez, Melanie Correll

“…Ensuring data quality in CEA systems is essential, as it affects system stability and operational efficiency. This research aims to assess system stability by analyzing the correlation between cumulative agricultural operations (Agr.Ops) and air temperature data variability.MethodsThe methodology involved collecting air temperature data from IoT sensors in the CEA system throughout lettuce cultivation trials. …”
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Surface-functionalized UIO-66-NH2 for dual-drug delivery of vancomycin and amikacin against vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Nazanin Rahmanian, Pooria Moulavi, Fatemeh Ashrafi, Aram Sharifi, Sepideh Asadi

“…The current study aimed to synthesize PEG-coated UIO-66-NH2 nanoparticles loaded with vancomycin and amikacin (VAN/AMK-UIO-66-NH2@PEG) and evaluate their antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) clinical isolates. Methods The VAN/AMK-UIO-66-NH2@PEG were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) to determine their size, polydispersity index (PDI), encapsulation efficiency (EE%), zeta-potential, drug release profile, and physical stability. …”
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Research on Obstacle-Avoidance Trajectory Planning for Drill and Anchor Materials Handling by a Mechanical Arm on a Coal Mine Drilling and Anchoring Robot by Siya Sun, Sirui Mao, Xusheng Xue, Chuanwei Wang, Hongwei Ma, Yifeng Guo, Haining Yuan, Hao Su

“…At present, China’s coal mine permanent tunneling support commonly uses mechanized drilling and anchoring equipment; there are low support efficiency, labor intensity, and other issues. In order to further improve the support efficiency and liberate productivity, this paper further researches the trajectory planning of the drilling and anchoring materials of the robotic arm for the drilling machine “grasping–carrying–loading–unloading” on the basis of the drilling and anchoring robotic system designed by the team in the previous stage. …”
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Effects of cinnamon, rosemary and oregano on growth performance, blood biochemistry, liver enzyme activities, excreta microbiota and ileal morphology of Campylobacter jejuni‐challe... by Zahra Alimohammadi, Hassan Shirzadi, Kamran Taherpour, Enayat Rahmatnejad, Ali Khatibjoo

“…Feed intake, body weight gain (BWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), energy efficiency ratio (EER) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) were assessed during the rearing period (0–42 days). …”
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Research on the influencing factors of collision and infiltration of fine coal dust by magnetized charged droplets by Hongjie ZHANG, Yuming ZHAO, Jiezhong WU, Shaocheng GE

“…Magnetized charging technology, as a new type of coupling enhanced dust reduction technology, can effectively improve the poor efficiency of traditional wet water mist in capturing fine and difficult to infiltrate coal dust. …”
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Swing JIB rack stacker crane by M. S. Korytov, A. E. Bezrodina

“…Rack stacker cranes are the main hoisting and transport machine for maintenance of multi-level rack warehouses. The efficiency and profitability of the warehouse depends on their efficiency. …”
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Feasibility of at-Home Sleep Monitoring in Adolescents with and without Concussion by Donahue CC, Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Kniss JR, Simon SL, Wilson JC, Howell DR

“…Understanding the usability of different sleep monitoring tools is essential for determining their applicability for longitudinal assessment in an ecologically valid environment.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to: (1) report on the adherence and feasibility of at-home sleep monitoring in adolescents following concussion, and (2) compare outcomes of subjective and wearable measures of sleep between adolescents with and without a concussion.Patients and Methods: Participants included adolescents within 21 days of a concussion and uninjured controls that participated in four separate, prospective and longitudinal investigations of sleep following concussion. …”
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Extended photoperiod improves growth and nutritional quality of pak choi under constant daily light integral by Kartika R. Susilo, Anastasia Eu, Britt Besemer, Ep Heuvelink, Ric C. H. de Vos, Leo F. M. Marcelis

“…This study aimed to determine to what extent the effect of DLI on pak choi (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) growth, yield and quality depends on whether DLI is changed by light intensity (PPFD) or by photoperiod.MethodsThree cultivars (‘Hybrid Special’, ‘Red Summer’, and ‘Shanghai Green’) were grown under four different DLIs (10.8, 13.5, 16.2, and 18.9 mol m-2 d-1). …”
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United Kingdom’s contribution to European research output in biomedical sciences: 2008–2017 by Raoul Tan, Eric Sijbrands

“…To provide evidence for more informed negotiations, we sought to determine the contribution of the UK to EU’s research in biomedical sciences.Methods: We performed a macro level scientometric analysis to estimate the contribution of the UK and EU member states, including those associated with EU-funding (EU+) namely Albania, Armenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine, to preclinical, clinical and health sciences. …”
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