A blockchain technology for improving financial flows in humanitarian supply chains: benefits and challenges by Saurav Negi

“…The research uses a semi-structured interview method as the primary research approach. Originality/value – This study adds to the existing body of knowledge concerning BT and HSC by explaining the pivotal role of BT in improving the financial flow within HSC. …”
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FTLNet: federated deep learning model for multi-horizon wind power forecasting by Majad Mansoor, Gong Tao, Adeel Feroz Mirza, Balal Yousaf, Muhammad Irfan, Wei Chen

“…This paper presents a groundbreaking approach that leverages Federated Transfer Learning (FTL) in conjunction with Additive Attention Temporal Neural Network architectures, focusing on the competitive wind power forecasting. Our method integrates the sophisticated capabilities of Gated Residual Networks with a strategic process of feature selection, tailored for the unique demands of secure and efficient power forecasting. …”
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Spatial distribution and risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections among schoolchildren in Kwale, Kenya. by Evans Asena Chadeka, Sachiyo Nagi, Toshihiko Sunahara, Ngetich Benard Cheruiyot, Felix Bahati, Yuriko Ozeki, Manabu Inoue, Mayuko Osada-Oka, Mayuko Okabe, Yukio Hirayama, Mwatasa Changoma, Keishi Adachi, Faith Mwende, Mihoko Kikuchi, Risa Nakamura, Yombo Dan Justin Kalenda, Satoshi Kaneko, Kenji Hirayama, Masaaki Shimada, Yoshio Ichinose, Sammy M Njenga, Sohkichi Matsumoto, Shinjiro Hamano

“…Soil-transmitted helminths and Schistosoma mansoni eggs in stool were evaluated by the Kato-Katz method. We measured the intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection by urine filtration. …”
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Effectiveness of powered exoskeleton use on gait in individuals with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. by Lucinda Rose Bunge, Ashleigh Jade Davidson, Benita Roslyn Helmore, Aleksandra Daniella Mavrandonis, Thomas David Page, Tegan Rochelle Schuster-Bayly, Saravana Kumar

“…<h4>Method</h4>A systematic search of eight electronic databases was conducted in March 2020. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Pitch Response for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines by Ruifeng Chen, Ke Zhang, Min Luo, Ye An, Lixiang Guo

“…However, traditional numerical modeling approaches like the finite element method are time-consuming, making them inefficient for generating the extensive datasets required. …”
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High-Resolution Localization Using Distributed MIMO FMCW Radars by Huijea Park, Seungsu Chung, Jaehyun Park, Yang Huang

“…In the proposed method, the target position estimates from multiple FMCW MIMO radars are collected and combined using a weighted averaging approach to determine the target’s position within a unified coordinate system at the data fusion center. …”
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Operation-Aware System Design for Synergistic Integration of Regenerative Braking Energy of Railway Systems into EV Fast Charging Stations by Sepehr Najafilarijani, Seyed Saeed Fazel, Mokhtar Bozorg, Hamed Jafari Kaleybar

“…To address this issue, this paper proposes a promising method that harnesses the untapped potential of electric railway systems (ERSs) and wasted regenerative braking energy (RBE) of trains in combination with a battery energy storage system (BESS) to supply EV charging station and participate in the FCS energy supply chain (FCS-ESCH). …”
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Context-Aware Trust Prediction for Optimal Routing in Opportunistic IoT Systems by Abdulkadir Abdulahi Hasan, Xianwen Fang, Sohaib Latif, Adeel Iqbal

“…A composite trust level is computed for each intermediate node to determine its suitability for data forwarding. To validate the framework, we conduct a two-phase simulation-based analysis: a scenario-driven evaluation that demonstrates the model’s behavior in controlled settings, and a large-scale NS-3-based simulation comparing our method with benchmark routing schemes, including random, greedy, and AI-based protocols. …”
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Sliding characteristics of chute waste slag in high steep canyon ecologically sensitive areas by Peishuai Chen, Fuxiang Chen, Dejie Li, Jing Xiao, Juntao Zhu, Xutao Zeng, Shichao Zhang

“…This study utilizes theoretical analysis, on-site experiments, and numerical simulations to investigate the sliding characteristics of elongated chutes for efficient waste slag disposal. Through theoretical analysis to determine the friction coefficient of the discarded slag in the chute, with the help of field tests to optimize the design of the chute structure, numerical simulation was used to verify the reasonableness of the spacing arrangement of the fishbone-shaped baffle plate. …”
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Implementation of YOLOv7 Model for Human Detection in Difficult Conditions by Arijal B, Andi Sunyoto, M. Hanafi

“…This research uses the SLR (Systematic Literature Review) method to determine the algorithm used, namely YOLOv7. …”
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Assessment of Psychosocial Risks and Affecting Factors in Active Working Life of Nurses by Elçin Babaoğlu, Rukiye Bahar

“…Method: The study was conducted in a city hospital in Istanbul. …”
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A Ship Emission Monitoring Option for Fuel Sulphur Content Measurement in Complex Environments by Fan Zhou, Xiaojia Lin, Liwei Hou

“…Limiting the fuel sulphur content (FSC) of ships can significantly reduce the harm caused by ship emissions, and analyzing ship exhaust gas to estimate FSC is a rapid, efficient, and low-cost monitoring method. To solve the difficulty in measuring FSC using sniffer equipment in a complex port area, a ship emission monitoring option for FSC measurement in complex environments is proposed here. …”
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Optimization of electrical discharge drilling parameters for precision micro-holes in SuperNi 276 by Nakarkanti Saidulu, Pappula Laxminarayana, Karrolla Buschaiah

“…The Taguchi fractional factorial method with an L16 orthogonal array is used to evaluate the influence of four key EDD parameters: tool diameter, peak current, pulse on time, and pulse off time. …”
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A Trimming Strategy for Mass Defects in Hemispherical Resonators Based on Multi-Harmonic Analysis by Yimo Chen, Fanrui Kong, Kai Zeng, Xiang Xi, Yan Shi, Dingbang Xiao, Xuezhong Wu

“…Initially, a multi-harmonic identification scheme based on spurious mode detection was established, considering the influence of the first three harmonics of the mass distribution on the dynamic characteristics of hemispherical resonators. Finite element method modeling and analysis revealed that common structural geometric errors significantly introduce the 1st harmonic. …”
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Influence of Solvent Concentration on the Amount of Individual Phenolic Compounds in Apple and Sour Cherry Pomace by Maria Bianca Mandache, Ana-Maria Stoenescu, Sina Cosmulescu

“…Apple and sour cherry pomace, by-products resulting from fruit processing for juice production, were analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to identify and quantify individual phenolic compounds. In order to determine the most efficient method of extracting these phenolic compounds from pomace, different concentrations of ethanol were used as the organic solvent. …”
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Weibull-Type Incubation Period and Time of Exposure Using <i>γ</i>-Divergence by Daisuke Yoneoka, Takayuki Kawashima, Yuta Tanoue, Shuhei Nomura, Akifumi Eguchi

“…Moreover, applications to real-world surveillance data on COVID-19 illustrate the practical advantages of the proposed method. These findings highlight the method’s robustness and efficiency in scenarios where data contamination from secondary or tertiary infections is common, showing its potential value for early outbreak detection and rapid epidemiological response.…”
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Cryo-electron tomography pipeline for plasma membranes by Willy W. Sun, Dennis J. Michalak, Kem A. Sochacki, Prasanthi Kunamaneni, Marco A. Alfonzo-Méndez, Andreas M. Arnold, Marie-Paule Strub, Jenny E. Hinshaw, Justin W. Taraska

“…Existing sample preparation methods are insufficient at accessing the plasma membrane and its associated proteins. …”
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Hybrid feature selection for real-time road surface classification on low-end hardware: A machine learning approach by Cong Ngo Van, Duc-Nghia Tran, Ton That Long, Nguyen Gia Minh Thao, Duc-Tan Tran

“…Accurately classifying road surface conditions is crucial for maintaining road safety and facilitating effective maintenance. Vibration-based methods have proven effective in this field, utilizing vehicle vibration patterns to determine road surface conditions. …”
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Non-Destructive Testing for Evaluation of Young’s Modulus by Using Free Vibration Response of Composite Materials by Mirela-Roxana Apsan, Ana-Maria Mitu, Catalin-Andrei Neagoe, Nicolae Pop, Tudor Sireteanu

“…This article presents a non-destructive method, based on the response to free vibrations, which can be used with efficiency and reliability to determine the Young’s modulus of polymer composite materials reinforced with natural or synthetic fibers. …”
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Evaluation of different impression techniques for indirect e-max fixed dental prostheses. Randomized clinical trial by Sara Linga, Saba Lanqa, Daniah Basheer, Majed Alahmari, Salah A. Yousif

“…Introduction: Nowadays, it is a new era in prosthetic dentistry, due to the use of digital impressions and new digital computer-aided methods for designing and manufacturing computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). …”
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