Numerical investigation of different transverse Rib shapes on thermal convection in a channel filled with nanofluid by Fatima-Zahra Barhdadi, Ikrame Jamal, Kamal Amghar, Salah Daoudi, Réda Yahiaoui, Kamal Ghoumid

“…With the growing interest in energy optimization, corrugated surfaces are arguably an excellent choice, finding applications in areas as diverse as heat exchangers, automobiles, building energy efficiency, and chemical reactors. However, due to the poor thermal properties of conventional fluids, heat transfer is limited. …”
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Development of a Prediction Model for Specific Fuel Consumption in Rotary Tillage Based on Actual Operation by Seung-Jun Kim, Moon-Kyeong Jang, Seok-Joon Hwang, Won Suk Lee, Ju-Seok Nam

“…The model’s accuracy was analyzed using the coefficient of determination (R²) and root mean square error (RMSE), and it was compared with the ASABE’s fuel consumption prediction model. …”
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DNA extraction protocols for animal fecal material on blood spot cards. by Ann-Katrin Llarena, Thomas H A Haverkamp, Wenche Støldal Gulliksen, Kristin Herstad, Arne Holst-Jensen, Eystein Skjerve, Lisbeth Rannem, Sabrina Rodriguez-Campos, Øivind Øines

“…Fecal samples from canine, sheep, equine, bovine, and pig were thereafter subjected to the best performing DNA extraction method and shotgun metagenomic sequencing to determine sequencing efforts for functional and taxonomic analysis.…”
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Evolutionary pattern of pressure-relief gas transportation-storage area in fully mechanized mining face and its engineering practice in Huangling minefield by Tuanjie LI

“…The results of engineering practice show that the design of extraction boreholes based on the distribution characteristics of the pressure-relief gas transportation-storage area can effectively improve the efficiency of unloaded gas extraction and ensure the efficient production of the working face.…”
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Numerical Modeling on the Damage Behavior of Concrete Subjected to Abrasive Waterjet Cutting by Xueqin Hu, Chao Chen, Gang Wang, Jenisha Singh

“…These configurations aim to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of excavation and tunneling processes through improved material removal performance and reduced mechanical wear.…”
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Rapid Quantitative Detection of Dye Concentration in Pt/TiO₂ Photocatalytic System Based on RGB Sensing by Cuiyan Han, Ziao Wang, Jiahong Cui, Shuqi Liu, Liu Yang, Yang Fu, Baolin Zhu, Cheng Guo

“…The RGB-based PLS model achieved a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.961 for the prediction set. …”
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Prediction of Earthquake Death Toll Based on Principal Component Analysis, Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm, and Extreme Gradient Boosting by Chenhui Wang, Xiaotao Zhang, Xiaoshan Wang, Guoping Chang

“…To address the challenges of small sample sizes, high dimensionality, and strong nonlinearity in earthquake fatality prediction, this paper proposes an integrated modeling approach (PCA-IWOA-XGBoost) combining Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). The method first employs PCA to reduce the dimensionality of the influencing factor data, eliminating redundant information and improving modeling efficiency. …”
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An adaptive k-means clustering algorithm based on grid and domain centroid weights for digital twins in the context of digital transformation by Wei Cai, Fei Yang, Bo Yao, Chuanxian Li, Guangyu Sun

“…The algorithm automatically determines the optimal number of clusters k and initial centroids. …”
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Design and trial of precision spraying system for weeds in winter wheat field at tillering stage by Bo Li, Peijie Guo, Yu Chen, Jun Chen, Haiying Wang, Jing Zhang, Zhixing Zhang

“…In this study, a precision spraying control method is proposed to reduce the effect of camera frame rate on weed localization failure through three sets of position determination regions, and to address the effect of solenoid valve response frequency on precision spraying by controlling the spray nozzle to continuously spray herbicides on clustered weeds through a velocity-adaptive dynamic overlap region. …”
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Asia's carbon footprint: Unraveling the role of natural resource rent, standard of living and energy consumption by Muhammad Imran, Mo Chen, Mohammad Khalilullah, Gao Min, Ma Zezheng

“…Amid escalating climate risks and uneven decarbonization trajectories, understanding the distributional determinants of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is essential for guiding Asia toward equitable and sustainable development. …”
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Influence of internal heat source on penetrative convection in a dual-component hybrid nanofluid layer by Y.H. Gangadharaiah, Manjunatha N, M. Girinath Reddy, Maryam Ali Alghafli, Irshad Ayoob, Nabil Mlaiki

“…The approach enables the determination of the critical Rayleigh number, providing insights into the stability characteristics of the fluid layer. …”
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Three-Dimensional Mesoscopic DEM Modeling and Compressive Behavior of Macroporous Recycled Concrete by Yupeng Xu, Fei Geng, Haoxiang Luan, Jun Chen, Hangli Yang, Peiwei Gao

“…The mesoscopic-scale discrete element method (DEM) modeling approach demonstrated high compatibility with macroporous recycled concrete (MRC). …”
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Optimizing Decision Making on Business Processes Using a Combination of Process Mining, Job Shop, and Multivariate Resource Clustering by Hanung Nindito Prasetyo, Riyanarto Sarno, Dedy Rahman Wijaya, Raden Budiraharjo, Indra Waspada, Kelly Rossa Sungkono, Abdullah Faqih Septiyanto

“…The first stage is optimizing the job shop scheduling method from the generated event log. Scheduling the time becomes a problem in the job shop. …”
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Investigation of Chip Morphology in Elliptical Vibration Micro-Turning of Silk Fibroin by Zhengjian Wang, Xichun Luo, Jining Sun, Wenkun Xie, Yinchuan Piao, Yonghang Jiang, Xiuyuan Chen

“…This research is essential for determining the size and shape of silk fibroin particles, which are crucial for their effectiveness in drug delivery systems. …”
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Variogram modelling optimisation using genetic algorithm and machine learning linear regression: application for Sequential Gaussian Simulations mapping by André William Boroh, Alpha Baster Kenfack Fokem, Martin Luther Mfenjou, Firmin Dimitry Hamat, Fritz Mbounja Besseme

“…The method was applied to gravity data from the Ngoura-Batouri-Kette mining district in Eastern Cameroon, covering 141 data points. …”
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Drowsiness Detection of Construction Workers: Accident Prevention Leveraging Yolov8 Deep Learning and Computer Vision Techniques by Adetayo Olugbenga Onososen, Innocent Musonda, Damilola Onatayo, Abdullahi Babatunde Saka, Samuel Adeniyi Adekunle, Eniola Onatayo

“…Detecting drowsiness is essential for determining the safety and well-being of site workers. …”
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Modified fuzzy logic and artificial bee colony: An artificial intelligence approach to optimization and power quality improvement in an MPPT-based system by Musawenkosi Lethumcebo Thanduxolo Zulu, Rudiren Sarma, Remy Tiako

“…Microgrids are the most efficient method for generating, distributing, and regulating power for consumers using localized distributed energy resources. …”
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Quantum-enabled topological optimization of distributed energy storage for resilient black-start operations by Yinchi Shao, Yu Gong, Xiaoyu Wan, Xianmiao Huang, Shanna Luo, Yuntao Cao, Tao Zhang

“…To overcome these limitations, this study introduces a quantum-enhanced framework for dynamic network reconfiguration and topological optimization of ESS to support black-start restoration. The proposed method leverages quantum graph theory and quantum annealing to dynamically determine optimal ESS connectivity and energy redistribution pathways, enabling rapid grid recovery under diverse failure scenarios, including those involving cyber-physical disruptions. …”
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Some of the personal and functional characteristics of agricultural extension workers and their relation to the level of their performance in Babylon Province by Anhar M.A. Hassan, Majid K. Ali

“…The aim of the current study was to determine the job performance level of agricultural extension workers in Babylon province generally to estimate the level of job performance in each field of the research and to find the correlation between the level of job performance and some personal and functional characteristics in Babylon province. …”
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Applicability of Different Assimilation Algorithms in Crop Growth Model Simulation of Evapotranspiration by Jingshu Wang, Ping Li, Rutian Bi, Lishuai Xu, Peng He, Yingjie Zhao, Xuran Li

“…Then, based on the ‘localization’ of the CERES-Wheat model, the fused results were incorporated into the data assimilation process to further determine the optimal assimilation method. The results indicate that (1) ESTARFM ET can accurately capture the spatial details of SEBAL ET (R > 0.9, <i>p</i> < 0.01). (2) ESTARFM ET can accurately capture the spatial details of SEBAL ET (R > 0.9, <i>p</i> < 0.01). …”
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