Removal of microplastics by algal biomass from aqueous solutions: performance, optimization, and modeling by Fatemeh Lotfigolsefidi, Mojtaba Davoudi, Maryam Sarkhosh, Ziaeddin Bonyadi

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Research on Visual Servo Grasping of Household Objects for Nonholonomic Mobile Manipulator by Huangsheng Xie, Guodong Li, Yuexin Wang, Zhihe Fu, Fengyu Zhou

“…Secondly, after summarizing the vision-based autonomous mobile manipulation system as a generalized manipulator, the generalized manipulator’s kinematic model is established, the analytical inverse kinematic solutions of the generalized manipulator are acquired, and a novel active vision based camera calibration method is proposed to determine the hand-eye relationship. …”
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Cooperative UAV Scheduling for Power Grid Deicing Using Fuzzy Learning and Evolutionary Optimization by Yu-Jun Zheng, Zhi-Yuan Zhang, Jia-Yu Yan, Wei-Guo Sheng

“…The algorithm is fully parallelizable and therefore can solve the problem very efficiently based on GPU parallel acceleration. Computational results on real-world problem instances validate the performance of the proposed method compared to the state of the arts.…”
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Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil by Zhiming Xie, Fengbin Song, Hongwen Xu, Hongbo Shao, Ri Song

“…The objectives of the study were to determine the effects of silicon on photosynthetic characteristics of maize on alluvial soil, including total chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic rate Pn, stomatal conductance gs, transpiration rate (E), and intercellular CO2 concentration Ci using the method of field experiment, in which there were five levels (0, 45, 90, 150, and 225 kg·ha−1) of silicon supplying. …”
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Examining the Influence of the Shadow Economy on the Performance of Financial Markets and the Banking Sector in BRICS Countries: A Panel SUR Approach by Jaber Hasan Mhejir, Samad Hekmati Farid, Ali Reza Zadeh, Yousef Mohammad Zadeh

“…Materials & MethodsThis study investigates the impact of the size of the shadow economy on the performance of the financial and banking sectors in BRICS countries from 2002 to 2020. …”
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Integration of Machine Learning and Wavelet Algorithms for Processing Probing Signals: An Example of Oil Wells by Zukhra Abdiakhmetova, Zhanerke Temirbekova

“…This implementation demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed model, significantly outperforming traditional methods.…”
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Evaluation of Cluster Algorithms for Radar-Based Object Recognition in Autonomous and Assisted Driving by Daniel Carvalho de Ramos, Lucas Reksua Ferreira, Max Mauro Dias Santos, Evandro Leonardo Silva Teixeira, Leopoldo Rideki Yoshioka, João Francisco Justo, Asad Waqar Malik

“…Furthermore, our findings highlight that the choice of radar significantly impacts the effectiveness of these object recognition methods.…”
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A Real-Time Approach for Assessing Rodent Engagement in a Nose-Poking Go/No-Go Behavioral Task Using ArUco Markers by Thomas Smith, Trevor Smith, Fareeha Faruk, Mihai Bendea, Shreya Kumara, Jeffrey Capadona, Ana Hernandez-Reynoso, Joseph Pancrazio

“…In short, this protocol involves detailed instructions for building a suitable behavioral chamber, installing and configuring all required software packages, constructing and attaching an ArUco marker pattern to a rat, running the behavioral software to track marker positions, and analyzing the engagement data for determining optimal task durations. These methods provide a robust framework for real-time behavioral analysis without the need for extensive training data or high-end computational resources. …”
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NORMALISATION OF THE DRIVE PRECISION OF METAL-CUTTING MACHINES by Irina A. Klenova, Dmitry A. Rudikov, Svetlana N. Kholodova

“…Objectives The purpose of the study is to create a methodology for computing the design of the primary drive mechanism of metal cutting machines, making it possible to reduce error when realising a set of preferred output criteria. Methods The accuracy of established modes of operation is a key determinant on which the efficiency of cutting operations depends. …”
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Class A pan coefficients (Kp) to estimate daily reference evapotranspiration (ETo) Coeficientes do tanque Classe A (Kp) para a estimativa diária da evapotranspiração de referência... by Paulo C. Sentelhas, Marcos V. Folegatti

“…The best Kp methods to estimate ETo were Pereira et al. (1995) and Cuenca (1989), both presenting high efficiency. …”
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Research of the effectiveness of equity capital by chemical industry companies during the crisis by O. V. Berezhnaya, E. V. Berezhnaya

“…The study makes an assessment of the efficiency of using equity capital and the factors that determine it. …”
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Viability of seeds of two varieties of Coffea arabica L. using different pretreatments in the tetrazolium test by José Duván BUENDÍA CONTRERAS, Laura Yolima MORENO ROZO, Seir Antonio SALAZAR MERCADO

“…The use of pretreatments improved the efficiency of the viability test and allowed the use of low concentrations of the reagent (0.035 %), giving the farmer a quick and less expensive alternative to determine germination capacity.…”
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Visual detection of screen defects in occlusion and missing scenes by YIN Dongfu, DU Mingchen, HU Tianhao, LI Youming, ZHANG Xiaohong, YU Fei Richard

“…The application of proposed algorithm can effectively reduce labor costs and improve detection efficiency. The proposed method can be used for electronic screen quality detection in fields such as mobile phones, computers and televisions.…”
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Analysis of the initial stage of fatigue wear in heterostructure materials under contact cyclic loading by O. V. Kudryakov, V. N. Varavka, I. Yu. Zabiyaka, E. A. Yadrets, O. V. Shvedchikova

“…The work objective is to develop a computational tool for determining the moment of the defect nucleation under cyclic loading.Materials and Methods. …”
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Development of a premix based on micellar casein for fortification of meat systems with vitamin A by N. A. Dzhangiryan, V. I. Shipulin, D. N. Volodin

“…Data received allowed us to determine the efficiency of the protection properties of casein micelles for unstable vitamin A molecules.…”
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Rapid and high-throughput screening of proteolysis targeting chimeras using a dual-reporter system expressing fluorescence protein and luciferase by Shuai Meng, Yuan Meng, Xuena Yang, Wenwen Yu, Bole Li, Tianjun Liu, Jie Zhang, Xiubao Ren, Lin Zhang

“…Results We herein reported an alternative high-throughput method for screening PROTACs using a dual-reporter system expressing a Renilla luciferase (RLUC)-fused target protein and enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP). …”
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Study of physicochemical properties of hydrophobic calcite based on sugar factory defecates by Masharipova Sharofat, Jumaniyazov Maxsud, Turkmenbaeva Mayra, Kabulova Lola

“…Particular attention is paid to the modification of the hydrophobic properties of calcite, carried out by standardized methods (GOST 30136-9). It was found that the obtained material is characterized by improved dispersibility in polymer matrices, which determines its potential as a filler for paints and varnishes, building mixtures and polymer composites. …”
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Experimental Estimation of Two-Phase Flow Parameters in the Pneumatic System of a Sowing Complex by Airat M. Mukhametdinov, Salavat G. Mudarisov

“…Both the possibility of implementing models with computational methods and the complexity of the models used depend on the intensity of interphase interaction. …”
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Optimal location and size of electric vehicle charging and discharging stations in distribution networks with integrated distributed generations by Minh Thien Vo, Thi Lan Anh Tran, Quang Ai Nguyen, Trung Khanh Tran, Ngoc Dieu Vo

“…In this study, we propose a computational model to determine the optimal location and size of EVCS applying V2G technique in a distribution network integrating distributed generation sources (DG) with the goal of minimizing active power loss, using an improved method combining the firefly algorithm with the quantum-inspired evolutionary algorithm (QBFA) to find solutions for the problem. …”
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APPLICATION OF INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN BUDGETARY USER MANAGEMENT IN CROATIA by Vesna Vašiček, Verica Budimir, Mirjana Hladika

“…By applying the survey method, this paper aims at investigating the current level of using external and internal financial statements in decision making and management of Croatian budgetary users. …”
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