RoadDiffBox: Automatic Road Distress Diagnosis through Controlled Image Generation and Semi-Supervised Learning by Yuanyuan Hu, Ning Chen, Hancheng Zhang, Yue Hou, Pengfei Liu

“…The framework addresses dataset imbalances through class control and accelerates image generation by utilizing the denoising diffusion implicit model’s reverse process sampling method, while employing knowledge distillation techniques optimized for resource-constrained mobile devices. …”
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Species Diversity And Resistance Markers of <i>Candida</i> Yeasts In COVID Positive and COVID Negative Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia by N. V. Aronova, N. V. Pavlovich, M. V. Tsymbalistova, M. V. Poleeva, A. S. Anisimova, S. O. Vodopyanov, A. K. Noskov

“…Therefore, it is necessary not only to identify all associates that cause the infectious process, but also to determine their sensitivity to antibacterial and antifungal drugs in order to select an adequate treatment regimen for a patient.The aim of the study was to investigate the species composition of fungal associates in corona positive and corona negative patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), as well as to determine the spectrum of sensitivity/resistance of yeasts and yeast-like fungi to antimycotic drugs.Material and methods. …”
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The Pareto effect in tipping social networks: from minority to majority by J. P. Everall, F. Tschofenig, F. Tschofenig, J. F. Donges, J. F. Donges, I. M. Otto

“…In the context of the transition to net-zero emissions, this vital 20 % can be a critical instigator of social tipping, a process which can rapidly change social norms. In this work, we asked whether the Pareto effect can be observed in social systems by conducting a literature review, placing a focus on social norm diffusion and complex contagion via social networks. …”
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Application of technology to empower women in social entrepreneurship: A review by Saikat Gochhait, Renuka Lenka, Aidin Salamzadeh

“…Businesses grow faster as a result of diffusion of innovation, a process that means more women can engage in production and consumption activities which change the nature of economic society. …”
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Application of Nanoprecipitation Technique to Develop Poloxamer-407 Facilitated Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for the Controlled Delivery of Tacrolimus by Muhammad Zaman, Asma Iqbal, Hafiz Shoaib Sarwar, Muhammad Hammad Butt, Muhammad Omer Iqbal, Naveed Nissar, Asma Mumtaz, Hafiza Yusra Nazeer, Abdulrahman Alshammari, Muhammad Shahid Riaz

“…Here we also evaluate physicochemical properties of TCM and investigate solubility profile for improvement and dissolution rate of PLX/TCM-SLNs. PLX was used in the process as a polymer due to its low toxicity and weak immunogenic properties. …”
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Police Culture and Change: The Case Of Compstat In Police Organizations by Yusuf Yuksel

“…This paper extends existing works on cultural change by presenting a dynamic and contextual understanding of the change process; presenting the perspectives of not only police managers but also officers from different ranks and positions; and using alternative data sources.…”
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Antibacterial and Antifungal of β-sitosterol Isolated from Hydroid Aglaophenia cupressina Lamoureoux Against Xanthomonas campestris and Fusarium oxysporum by Eva Johannes, Baso Manguntungi, Mustika Tuwo, Magdalena Litaay, Apon Zaenal Mustopa, Leggina Rezzy Vanggy

“…The findings underscore the accuracy of the identification process and highlight β-sitosterol's potential in pharmaceutical and agricultural applications, particularly in combating bacterial and fungal infections.…”
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Comparative Emission Analysis of Diesel Engine Integrated with Mn and Ce-Si Synthesis Catalyst-Based Molds Using Base Fuel and B50 Plastic Oil by Premkumar Subramanian, Kavitha Ganeshan, Jibitesh Kumar Panda, Rajesh Kodbal, Malinee Sriariyanun, Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, Babu Dharmalingam

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Discours radiophoniques, cartographies épidémiques et représentations locales de la COVID-19 en Guinée by Fanny Attas, Moustapha Keïta-Diop, Marie-Yvonne Curtis, Frédéric Le Marcis

“…However, as the epidemic event merged with the 2020 controversial electoral process, local populations began to question the relevance of the epidemic management policies and restriction measures. …”
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Catalytic graphitization of porous graphitic carbon derived from needle coke as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries by Xiaoyu Zhang, Shaoqiang Guo, Huifang Ye, Fangfang Wei

“…In this work, potassium perferite (K _2 FeO _4 ) is used as a catalyst in a straightforward and effective process of simultaneous activation and graphitization to create porous graphitized carbon (PGC), with coal-based green needle coke acting as starting material. …”
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Magnetic properties and microstructures of HDDR-treated (Nd,Ce)–Fe–B magnet powders by Ryo Shimbo, Takashi Horikawa, Masao Yamazaki, Masashi Matsuura, Ryosuke Kainuma, Satoshi Sugimoto

“…The demagnetization curve of Nd12.5Febal.B6.5Nb0.2 after the grain boundary diffusion (GBD) process exhibited high squareness, whereas that of (Nd0.5Ce0.5)12.5Febal.B6.5Nb0.2 exhibited low squareness with a knick. …”
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Effect of Scanning Speed on Wear and Corrosion Behaviors of High-Speed Laser-Cladded Cu-TiC Coating by Shiya Cheng, Yuankai Zhou, Xue Zuo

“…This research provides theoretical support for the process performance regulation and engineering application of copper-based composite coatings.…”
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Utilization of Flaxseed Oil as Releasing For Some Natural Pigments and Antioxidants by Elsayed, A.A. Hendawy, Akram, M. M. Elanany, Ali, M. Bayomey

“…Chlorophyll a and b, lycopene, β-carotene, phenols, and flavonoids were determined in the waste and oil after the enrichment process. Some of the physiochemical properties and fatty acid profiles of the oil were estimated. …”
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A New Encryption Algorithm Utilizing DNA Subsequence Operations for Color Images by Saeed Mirzajani, Seyed Shahabeddin Moafimadani, Majid Roohi

“…The suggested method includes two main components: a high-speed permutation process and adaptive diffusion. When implemented in the MATLAB software environment, the approach yielded promising results, such as NPCR values exceeding 98.9% and UACI values at around 32.9%, demonstrating its effectiveness in key cryptographic parameters. …”
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Mechanism investigation and models evaluation of gas transport in dual-porosity coal seam by Wei LIU, Dongyang HAN, Hao XU, Yujun ZHOU, Tiannan LI

“…To elucidate the mechanism of gas migration and visualize the dynamic migration process of gas, two dual-porosity borehole gas seepage models were established. …”
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Investigating the Prevalence of Enterotoxin and Antibiotic Resistance in Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Isolated From Meat and Edible Viscera of Broiler Chicken... by Mousavi Bideli Seyedeh Mozhgan, Rahimi Ebrahim, Seyed Majid Hashemi, Zia Jahromi Noosha

“…ABSTRACT Background The responsible for staph infection is methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) which has a long and difficult treatment process due to resistance to this type of antibiotic. …”
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Advances in Oral Solid Drug Delivery Systems: Quality by Design Approach in Development of Controlled Release Tablets by Prachi Atre, Syed A. A. Rizvi

“…The integration of the Quality by Design framework has been instrumental in optimizing product performance by systematically linking formulation and process variables to patient-centric quality attributes. …”
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Sustainability Drivers and Sustainable Development Goals-Based Indicator System for Prefabricated Construction Adoption—A Case of Developing Economies by Janappriya Jayawardana, Malindu Sandanayake, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, Asela K. Kulatunga, Guomin Zhang

“…The research methodology comprised a literature search, a pilot study, a questionnaire survey targeting PFC stakeholders, statistical analysis, an SDG mapping process, and a case study-based demonstration. The statistical analysis highlighted a reduced overall project time, the efficient consumption of materials, and overall project cost savings as the most significant SDs. …”
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Cascading Landslide–Barrier Dam–Outburst Flood Hazard: A Systematic Study Using Rockfall Analyst and HEC-RAS by Ming Zhong, Xiaodi Li, Jiao Wang, Lu Zhuo, Feng Ling

“…Results reveal that: (1) incorporating surface deformation rate as a dynamic factor significantly improves the predictive accuracy of landslide susceptibility assessment; (2) landslide-induced outburst floods exhibit greater destructive potential and more complex inundation dynamics than conventional mountain flash floods; and (3) the outburst flood propagation process exhibits three sequential phases defined by the Outburst Flood Arrival Time (FAT): initial rapid advancement phase, intermediate lateral diffusion phase, and mature floodplain development phase. …”
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Finite Element Simulation of Interstitial–Lymphatic Fluid Flow and Nanodrug Transport in a Solid Tumor: An Intratumoral Injection Approach by Gobinda Debnath, Buddakkagari Vasu, Rama Subba Reddy Gorla

“…Nanoparticle (NP)-based drug delivery systems offer a promising solution, with FES providing an effective approach to model and simulate the complex delivery process. Methods: The model considered a spherical and symmetrical tumor architecture comprising a central necrosis region, viable tumor, and surrounding healthy tissue with functional lymphatic dynamics. …”
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