Research on Precise Segmentation and Center Localization of Weeds in Tea Gardens Based on an Improved U-Net Model and Skeleton Refinement Algorithm by Zhiyong Cao, Shuai Zhang, Chen Li, Wei Feng, Baijuan Wang, Hao Wang, Ling Luo, Hongbo Zhao

“…The primary objective of this research was to develop an efficient method for accurately identifying and localizing weeds in ecological tea garden environments, aiming to enhance the quality and yield of tea production. …”
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Multiobjective Time-Space Grid Optimization of Lithium-Ion Electrochemical Model Based on Stability Analysis and Limit Region Decoupling Strategy by Libin Zhang, Minghang Zhang, Hongying Shan, Guan Xu, Jingsheng Dong, Xuemeng Bai

“…This study proposes a time space grid optimization method based on the single particle model with electrolyte dynamics (SPMe) to enhance the computational efficiency and accuracy of electrochemical models while achieving a trade-off between voltage estimation precision and computational time. …”
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Evaluation study on gas-phase passivation inhibiting the spontaneous combustion tendency of ferrous sulfide compounds by Yuanyuan Zhang, HaSung Kong, Ruixuan Hao, Qin Xu, Long Zhao

“…The entropy-weight TOPSIS method was then used to evaluate the passivated samples and determine the optimal passivation conditions. …”
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Investigating the stability of the yield strength of the friction stir welding joint of similar amorphous thermoplastic based on the Ordered Weighted Averaging operators by N. Sadeghian, A.R. Chaji

“…ASTM D638 for plastics tensile test method sample preparation defined and type IV test coupons cut and installed on tensile test machine. …”
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Evaluation of Life Cycle Costs for Agarwood Oil Extraction with Microwave and Ultrasonic-Assisted Techniques by Hendra Saputra, Benni Satria, Novizar Nazir, Tuty Anggraini, Emil Salim

“…Additionally, it seeks to calculate the efficiency of time and cost by determining the life cycle cost of agarwood oil extraction. …”
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Facile Synthesis of Composite Chitosan and Durio zibethinus Seed and Its Applications as Adsorbent of Metal Ion Ni(II) by Silvia Devi Eka Putri, Sri Mulijani, Komar Sutriah

“…Biochar was prepared from Durio zibethinus seeds by hydrothermal method to form nanopowder. It was treated with acid, while chitosan was designed as nanopowder by hydrothermal method, also without acid treatment. …”
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Results of application of organomineral fertilizer obtained with biocatalytic processes by E. B. Nikitin, L. I. Proskurina, A. N. Belov, B. A. Sharov, T. I. Uryumceva

“…For poultry farms, it is necessary to create and introduce waste-free technologies for the preparation of fertilizers. To increase the efficiency of the fertilizer as a biological catalyst, we used a bacterial growth stimulator sodium humate, obtained by us according to a previously developed technology from brown coal from the Maikubenskoye deposit in the Republic of Kazakhstan («Method for producing sodium humate» Patent No. 4600 RK), as well as a sorbent based on sodium humate (a by-product of obtaining sodium humate), which was used to detoxify the feedstock and the resulting product from heavy metals and their salts due to its absorption-adsorption and complexing properties. …”
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A Systematic Review and Comparative Analysis Approach to Boom Gate Access Using Plate Number Recognition by Asaju Christine Bukola, Pius Adewale Owolawi, Chuling Du, Etienne Van Wyk

“…This comparative analysis aims to determine the most appropriate YOLO version for the task, optimizing both security and efficiency in boom gate access control systems. …”
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Robust Beamforming for Superdirective Antenna Arrays and Experimental Validations by Mengying Gao, Haifan Yin, Liangcheng Han, Jingcheng Xie

“…The improvement in communication performance achieved by the OC-QCLS algorithm is demonstrated through its superior average spectral efficiency. Furthermore, an eight-dipole superdirective antenna array prototype with 0.20λ element spacing operating at 1.6 GHz is built, and real-world experiments validate the proposed method. …”
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Integrated Bidding and Battery Scheduling in a Microgrid for Sealed-Bid Double Auction Power Trading With Peer Microgrids Under Uncertainty and Its Blockchain-Based Implementation by Zubin J. B., Sunitha R., Gopakumar Pathirikkat

“…In contrast to existing approaches that treat these components independently, our method explicitly models their interdependency for maximizing trading efficiency. …”
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Automatic Precision Planting Mechanism of Garlic Seeder by Guilin Chen, Yifan Yao, Lili Yi, Xiang Yin, Juan Du, Jun Chong

“…A kinematic model of the insertion planting process was established, with key parameters meticulously described and analyzed, providing theoretical support for determining optimal insertion parameters. A timing sequential control method was adopted to accurately control the periodic motion of the insertion planting mechanism. …”
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Electrospun chitosan modified montmorillonite/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers as suitable coating for fiber-in-tube solid-phase microextraction of trace amounts of tricyclic antidepre... by Saeed Pourhosseini, Yadollah Yamini, Seyedeh Sara Nasrollahi

“…To assess the feasibility of the FIT-SPME-GC–MS method, extraction and analysis of TCAs were performed on plasma and urine samples. …”
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Burnout and sleep problems among nurses working in a tertiary hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. by Manoj Panthi Kanak, Smriti Pant

“…This was a cross-sectional study in which quantitative method was applied. Data was collected from 246 nurses working in the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital using simple random sampling method between March and April, 2022. …”
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Fabrication of magnetic manganese ferrite-loaded sugar cane bagasse/peanut peel biochar adsorbents for the adsorptive removal of phosphorus from aqueous solution by Alyaa I. Salim, Nada A. Abdelgawad, Ehab Rozaik, Nagwan G. Mostafa

“…Abstract Adsorption has the potential to be a highly effective and selective method for recovering and adsorbing phosphate from wastewater and water, which can serve as secondary sources of phosphorus. …”
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Design of a Solar Dryer for Tomatoes. by Bwire, Samlex Sibagaya

“…Natural solar drying is a practical method for removing moisture from agricultural products. …”
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Mathematical modeling of fastening conditions in piggyback transport: ensuring safety and stability across different transport modes by Ziyoda Mukhamedova, Diyor Boboyev, Shukhrat Saidivaliev, Rustam Abdullaev, Jamshid Kobulov, Sardorbek Akhmedov, Sherzod Fayzibayev

“…This study focuses on developing a mathematical model to optimise the fastening methods for vehicles transported on railway platforms. …”
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Classification of Rolling Bearing Defects Based on the Direct Analysis of Phase Currents by Oliwia Frankiewicz, Maciej Skowron, Jeremi Jan Jarosz, Sebastien Weisse, Jerome Valire, Krzysztof Szabat

“…Traditional diagnostic methods, such as vibration, sound, and temperature analysis, have limitations in practical applications, particularly because of external interference and the need for additional sensors. …”
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IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCYOF NATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION by Valeriy I. Koshkin, Alexander I. Gordeev, Andrey V. Belotserkovsky, Ivan A. Kaplunov, Anna A. Maltseva, Evgeniya L. Pustovalova

“…The article considers the new ways and methods for improving the efficiency of national student contests and Olympiads as a tool for identifying and supporting young talents. …”
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Learning Strategies Used by ESL Students in Learning English at Capiz National High School, Philippines by Asep Hardiyanto, Ovalia Nastika MN, Marica Nilda A. Eslabon, Irawan Suprapto

“…Among the categories of language learning strategies frequently utilized are memory, cognitive, compensatory, metacognitive, affective, and social strategies, all of which serve as valuable tools for enhancing language acquisition efficiency. Consequently, this study aims to assess the utilization level of language learning strategies, determining the extent to which students employ these strategies, and identifying the most and least utilized strategies in learning English. …”
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Evaluation of miscible and immiscible CO2 injection in one of the Iranian oil fields by Aref Hashemi Fath, Abdol-Rasoul Pouranfard

“…Carbon dioxide (CO2) flooding is one of the most important methods for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) because it not only increases oil recovery efficiency but also causes a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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