Enhancing Sink-Location Privacy in Wireless Sensor Networks through -Anonymity by Guofei Chai, Miao Xu, Wenyuan Xu, Zhiyun Lin

“…Furthermore, to solve k -anonymity sink-location problems more efficiently, we develop an artificial potential-based quasi-optimal (APQO) method that is of linear time complexity. …”
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Modelling of heat and mass transfer at oscillating drying in mobile grain dryer by A. V. Golubkovich, I. A. Pekhal’Skiy, I. D. Lukin, R. A. Marin

“…Key parameters of process and the device in a mobile grain dryer were determined. To increase efficiency and energy saving drying should be carried out at a temperature of grain heating close to maximum permissible. …”
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A synbiotic improves performance and gut health in broiler chickens by Ali Khosravi, Fatollah Boldaji, Behrouz Dastar, Mohammad Amir Karimi Torshizi, Morteza Alemi, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar

“…These results showed that E.faecium + GOS can be an efficient synbiotic for broiler chickens. However, determining the selected synbiotic effects on challenged broiler chickens is a point of interest that merits further research.…”
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Reconstruction of Tokamak Plasma Emissivity Distribution by Approximation with Basis Functions by Tomasz Czarski, Maryna Chernyshova, Katarzyna Mikszuta-Michalik, Karol Malinowski

“…A robust and computationally efficient method is proposed for reconstructing the spatial distribution of plasma radiated power, with a view toward enabling real-time applications. …”
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Cooperative and Hierarchical Optimization Design of Shipboard MVDC System for Adapting to Large, Pulsed Power Load by Zhimeng Liu, Yongbao Liu, Youhong Yu, Rui Yang

“…The proposed method is applied to determine the system optimal energy storage configuration and dynamic performance across multiple scenarios, including different propulsion conditions with various types of large, pulsed power loads. …”
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Robustness assessment of urban cold island network based on green infrastructure–A case study of Bengbu, China by Nana Guo, Xinbin Liang

“…The results can provides a quantitative basis for determining the policy application point of GI development and protection oriented toward improvement of UHI; simultaneously, the research method can provides a new idea for urban cooling strategies, and further connect with urban planning and management.…”
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Multi-port network based modeling and selection of capacitor for desired voltage regulation of a standalone six-phase short-shunt induction generator for application in remote area... by Saikat Ghosh, S.N. Mahato

“…This paper gives a straightforward method to determine the values of excitation capacitors of a standalone short-shunt six-phase induction generator (SPIG) to maintain the voltage profile within predetermined percentage of voltage deviation (VD). …”
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Preparation of KOH-Modified Rice Husk Char via Heat Treatment for Effective Removal of Pb2+ by Shah Rukh Khan, Ali Khan, Asif Ali, Yoshiro Tahara, Michiaki Matsumoto

“…The Pb2+ adsorption efficiency was determined to be 95.9% under the optimized conditions. …”
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Prediction of the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with rectal cancer based on a texture analysis of T2-weighted magnetic resonance tumor image obtained at pri... by Yana A. Dayneko, Tatiana P. Berezovskaya, Oleg A. Mirzeabasov, Sergey O. Starkov, Sofiya A. Myalina, Aleksey A. Nevolskikh, Sergey А. Ivanov, Andrey D. Kaprin

“…CONCLUSIONS: Texture analysis of the primary T2-WI of tumors in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer allows for predicting the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with moderate diagnostic efficiency. The results suggest good prospects for further research in this area.…”
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Modeling study of the magnetocaloric behavior of La₀.₆₇Ca₀.₃₃Mn₀.₉₈Ni₀.₀₂O₃ alloys using artificial neural networks by Kawther Laajimi, Emna Ammar Elhadjamor, Radhouane Laajimi, Mehdi Rahmani, Mohamed Hichem Gazzah

“…In this study, we introduce novel approaches for modeling magnetocaloric materials using artificial neural networks (ANNs). Our method aims to establish a standardized framework to evaluate the magnetocaloric effect of polycrystalline La₀.₆₇Ca₀.₃₃Mn₀.₉₈Ni₀.₀₂O₃ alloys obtained by sol-gel method. …”
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AHP-Guided Stacked Ensemble Modeling for Student Engagement Level Prediction in Online Education by Jingjing Fu, Linjie Luo, Zhifeng Zhong, Jiaming Qin

“…Second, the use of a novel feature selection method based on Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and an iterative approach. …”
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Gastropod and Bivalvia Diversity Using Environmental DNA (E-DNA) Techniques in The Waters of Gili Genting and Gili Labak Islands, Sumenep, Madura by Insafitri Insafitri, Sholihah Tsaniya Putri Radinatus, Rista Dwi Mei, Ambariyanto Ambariyanto, Nugraha Wahyu Andy

“…The method used in this study is the environmental DNA method to detect species through air samples, because it is considered an effective and efficient method. …”
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Detection and classification of Shiitake mushroom fruiting bodies based on Mamba YOLO by Kangkang Qi, Zhen Yang, Yangyang Fan, Hualu Song, Zhichao Liang, Shuai Wang, Fengyun Wang

“…Abstract To address the challenges of high labor intensity and low harvesting efficiency in shiitake mushroom production and management, this article presents a novel detection and classification method based on mamba-YOLO. …”
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Integral Approach in Discourse Studies (Voice Messaging Study) by A. V. Kaminskaya

“…Discursive analysis and the sociological survey method are used to describe the nature of the voice message. …”
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Photodynamic therapy use for malignant neoplasms of extrahepatic bile ducts and major duodenal papilla in inoperable patients by E. Ph. Stranadko, R. N. Komarov, S. V. Morozov, A. I. Lobakov, V. A. Morokhotov, Yu. I. Zakharov, Yu. K. Bogomazov, M. V. Riabov, V. K. Shubin, P. B. Flegontov, N. V. Karpov

“…The dependence of patients' life expectancy on the number of PDT sessions during a year was revealed and the comparative analysis of two groups of photosensitizers (PS) efficiency was carried out.Research purpose: to estimate the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treatment of VUC and IBD cancer; to determine the reasonability of repeated PDT courses and time intervals between them; to compare the effectiveness of photosensitizers Photodetazine and Photosens in treatment of these patients.Materials and Methods. …”
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Comparative analysis of efficacy and safety of transurethral and vesicoscopic surgery of primary vesicoureteral reflux in children by A. V. Pirogov, V. V. Sizonov, M. I. Kogan

“…Research interest in vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is determined by continued dissatisfaction with the treatment results, which do not exclude the development of renal failure and hypertension. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of Thonningianin a (TA)-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Encapsulated by a PF-127 hydrogel in Diabetic Wound Healing by Lin Q, Zhu F, Shiye A, Liu R, Wang X, Ye Z, Ding Y, Sun X, Ma Y

“…Although considerable progress has been made in drugs and materials for treating it, it’s still an urgent clinical problem as the materials and drugs have potential therapeutic drawbacks, such as low delivery efficiency and poor tissue permeability. To promote diabetic wound healing, a composite of thonningianin A (TA)-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (CNPS) encapsulated by a Pluronic F-127 (PF-127) hydrogel (TA-CNPS-PF) was developed in this study.Methods: TA-CNPS was prepared by ionic gelation method and TA-CNPS was thoroughly dispersed into PF-127 hydrogel to prepare TA-CNPS-PF. …”
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Durable antitumor response via an oncolytic virus encoding decoy-resistant IL-18 by Yu Liu, Yichi Zhang, Yayi Hou, Yan Cheng, Mengyu Zhang, Yuanhui Zhao, Dongge Xu, Weikang Sun, Yuqing Miao, Susu He, Dwayne Stupack, Erguang Li

“…The delivery effect and IFN-γ induction were determined by ELISA. The antitumor efficiency of oAdDR18 was tested in CT26, B16BL6 and 4T1 tumor-bearing mice, or athymic nude mice and compared with recombinant DR18 protein (rDR18). 4T1 lung metastasis model was used to evaluate the antitumor efficiency of local and distant tumors. …”
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Development and Validation of a Cost-Effective Machine Learning Model for Screening Potential Rheumatoid Arthritis in Primary Healthcare Clinics by Wu W, Hu X, Yan L, Li Z, Li B, Chen X, Lin Z, Zeng H, Li C, Mo Y, Wu Y, Wang Q

“…This study focuses on a screening model for primary healthcare, aiming to improve early RA screening accuracy and efficiency at a relatively lower cost, reducing delays in GPs’ recognition of RA.Methods: We randomly selected 2106 participants from the RA group or combined control group (comprising healthy individuals and patients with non-RA rheumatic diseases) at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital as the developing cohort. …”
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Stability Analysis of Dry Yield of Z. multiflora Boiss. under Drought Stress and Mycorrhizal Fungi Symbiosis by Ashraf Aghababapoor Dehkordi, Sadollah Houshmand, Shahram Mohammady

“…In this study, therefore, the combined aforementioned methods were used to determine the stability of Z. multiflora ecotypes. …”
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