Combining the A* Algorithm with Neural Networks to Solve the Team Orienteering Problem with Obstacles and Environmental Factors by Alfons Freixes, Javier Panadero, Angel A. Juan, Carles Serrat

“…These experiments include maps with 30 to 100 points of interest and varying obstacle densities and show that our hybrid method improves solution quality by up to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>15</mn><mo>%</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> in total profit compared to a baseline approach. …”
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Real-Time Multi-Vehicle Scheduling in Tasks With Dependency Relationships Using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning by Shupei Zhang, Huapeng Shi, Wei Zhang, Ying Pang, Pengju Sun

“…Simulation results indicate that the task allocation system based on MARL can effectively improve the system&#x2019;s overall efficiency by determining the order of task allocation and the matching relationships between tasks.…”
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Modelling the marginal effects of energy consumption, ICT, industrialization, and urbanization on environmental sustainability in Somalia: dynamic ARDL and KRLS approaches by Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Abdifatah Mohamed Muhumed

“…Employing the Kernel-Based Regularized Least Squares (KRLS) method ensures robust estimates by accounting for the heterogeneity of the pointwise marginal effects of the explanatory variables. …”
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Quality control of DEMs using check surfaces by Francisco Javier Ariza-López, José Rodríguez-Avi

“…Since the data included in a patch are autocorrelated, a trial is performed under controlled conditions of simulation, and then the same simulation method is applied to a DEM data set. Using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov statistic, the observed distribution functions of the results for different sample sizes (20, 50, 100) and different patch sizes (3 × 3, 5 × 5, 9 × 9, 11 × 11, 15 × 15, 19 × 19) and for a sample of points are compared against the true population distribution function. …”
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Innovative digital agriculture solutions for small agribusiness enterprises by Amonov Mehriddin, Aliyarov Olim, Pardaev Lochinbek, Xudayarova Zuxra

“…The stratified random sampling method can serve as a decision-making and strategic guide for determining respondents. …”
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Location Research and Picking Experiment of an Apple-Picking Robot Based on Improved Mask R-CNN and Binocular Vision by Tianzhong Fang, Wei Chen, Lu Han

“…As their “perceptual core,” machine vision systems directly determine picking success rates and operational efficiency. …”
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AUTOMATED DEVICE FOR ICE SURFACE QUALITY ASSESSMENT by M. V. Davydov, P. A. Belous

“…To measure the distance traveled by the device, the laser ranging method was used. The efficiency of the developed device and the technique of its application for assessment of ice quality on sports arenas are shown. …”
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New recycled polyethylene terephthalate imidazolium ionic liquids and their applications for co2 exhaust capture by Ayman M. Atta, Alia A. Melegy, A. N. El-hoshoudy

“…The functionalized imidazolium acetate with two hydroxyl and amine end groups were prepared by simple method for glycolysis and amidolysis PET to produce water soluble oligomers during short reaction time at 180 °C. 1HNMR analysis was used to determine the functionality and molecular weight of recycled PET oligomers with 1,3-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium acetate ionic liquid (HIIL) and 1,3-bis(3-aminopropyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium acetate ionic liquid (HIIL) AIIL that were 3565.7 and 1316.23 g.mol-1, respectively. …”
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Management of the Interrelationship between Surface Water Quality and Drinking Water Production Process by Mohamed Hamed

“…The model constants were obtained using a least square regression method. Then, many alternative models were developed for quantifying the required alum dosage based on the dominant surface water quality parameters. …”
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Integrated neural network and AspenPlus model for entrained flow gasification kinetics investigation by Balaban Dario, Lubura Jelena, Kojić Predrag

“…Yoon interpretation method was used for quantifying the relative impacts of each input variable on syngas content and gasification efficiency. …”
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“Green approach for corrosion inhibition for Fe-metal in acidic medium using Banaba leaves (Lagerstroemia speciosa) extract and ZnO nanoparticles” by Supriya Vykuntam, Nandhini R., Nandhini G., Anugraha J., Sakthisri R.

“…Solutions containing different concentrations (0%,30%,60%,90%) v/v of Banaba leaf extract and HCl as well as HCl and synthesized ZnO nanoparticles are used. Weight loss method is used to determine corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency. …”
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Characterization of F-region neutral wind response times and its controlling factors during substorms by Katherine Davidson, Ying Zou, Leslie Lamarche, Asti Bhatt, Mark Conde

“…The neutral wind response time, or the ion-neutral coupling efficiency, is not well characterized, with a wide range of reported response times. …”
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Introduction of an Auxiliary Breaker into the Generator-Transformer Block for Energy Saving in Open Switchgear Circuits of Power Plants by A. S. Barukin, M. Ya. Kletsel, A. Zh. Dinmukhanbetova, D. A. Amirbek

“…It is demonstrated that the presence of a generator breaker in the blocks makes it possible to reduce these energy-saving efficiency indicators several times. A technique for determining the failure rate of a hypothetical circuit breaker, which, in the case of traditional replacement, is capable of producing the same effect as an SF6 circuit breaker inserted is proposed. …”
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Cloning, expression and purification of outer membrane protein PorA of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B by Fakhri Haghi, Shahin Najar Peerayeh, Seyed Davar Siadat, Mehran Montajabiniat

“…Conclusion: This prokaryotic expression system provides an easy method for producing recombinant PorA and may also be useful for the production of other bacterial outer membrane proteins for vaccine studies.…”
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Enhancing Process Control in Agriculture: Leveraging Machine Learning for Soil Fertility Assessment by Ashutosh Sarangi, Sailesh Kumar Raula, Sohamdev Ghoshal, Swadhin Kumar, Chinta Sai Kumar, Neelamadhab Padhy

“…<b>Material/Method</b>: We used the dataset from Kaggle, where N, P, K, and pH values are input into the model, and the ML determines whether it is fertile or not. …”
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Osteoplastic biomaterials from organic and mineral components of the bone matrix: a literature review by Pavel А. Markov, Petr S. Eremin, Elena S. Berezkina, Marina V. Volkova, Irina A. Usova, Ilmira R. Gilmutdinova

“…Materials and methods. The literature review was conducted using the PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. …”
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STRATEGIC COMPETENCE AS A GUARANTEE OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF A MODERN IT SPECIALIST by Volkova Nataliia, Oliinyk Iryna, Karpova Maryna

“…The experience of organizing and implementing university training for future IT specialists shows that a high level of strategic competence makes it possible to choose and prepare the right hardware and software, rational methods for solving professional tasks, allows for the modernization of IT infrastructure, optimization of IT efficiency for innovation. …”
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Photo electrocatalytic degradation 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in water using NiTiO2-NT/AC-PTFE electrode under ultraviolet and visible irradiation: Electrode fabrication and to... by Meghdad Pirsaheb, Hiwa Hossaini, Monireh Nouri, Leigh G. Terry, Hooshyar Hossini, Somayeh Mohammadi

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Operability as an academic subject by Albert A. Abrosimov

“…Targets and goals of academic subject are formulated, being aimed at education in methods of maintaining a high level of operability, as a part of increasing efficiency of work activity.…”
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Information systems for cost control of current biological assets of crop production by Hanna Hryshchuk, Yevheniia Kaliuha, Nataliia Kuprina, Vitalina Babenko, Anastasiia Kashperska

“…To determine the financial result, there is a method of sequential closing of accounts of different types of agricultural production. …”
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