Ultra-thin sealing surface treatments for solar radiation screening on asphalt facing dams by Filippo Balzano, Piergiorgio Tataranni, Enrico Tita, Cesare Sangiorgi

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Multi-Channel Fusion Decision-Making Online Detection Network for Surface Defects in Automotive Pipelines Based on Transfer Learning VGG16 Network by Jian Song, Yingzhong Tian, Xiang Wan

“…In order to improve the detection efficiency and reduce the amount of data transmission and processing, an improved ROI detection algorithm for surface defects is proposed. It can enable the rapid screening of target surfaces for the high-quality and rapid acquisition of surface defect images. …”
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Screening of wastewater Oedogonium oblangum algae for hyper-oil transformation into biodiesel by response surface methodology by Amir Ijaz, Zahid Anwar, Muddassar Zafar

“…Sustainable and cost-effective production of algal biodiesel requires screening and optimization of various culture conditions. …”
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Analytical methods for assessing the quality of sugarcane bagasse compost and improving the physicomechanical properties toward densification by Ehsan Sarlaki, Mohammad Hossein Kianmehr, Marzieh Ghorbani

“…In addition, due to the low energy density and bulk density, the composted biomasses face problems such as higher storage and transportation costs as well as overall costs in logistics management. …”
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Early detection to improve outcome in people with undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis: the PROMPT research programme including RCT by Neil McHugh, Laura Bojke, Mel Brooke Turfrey, Rachel Charlton, Myka Ransom, Laura C Coates, Howard Collier, Claire Davies, Emma Dures, Philip Helliwell, Jana James, Anya Lissina, Vishnu B Madhok, Alison L Nightingale, Jonathan Packham, Catherine Smith, Eldon Spackman, Cerys Tassinari, William Tillett, Sarah T Brown

“…Modelling exercise to extrapolate screening performance from Total bUrDen Of psoRiasis trial to long-term costs and quality-adjusted life-years (COSt of screening for Psoriatic Arthritis study). …”
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Enhancing Indian onion (Allium Cepa L. var. aggregatum) extraction by microwave hydrodiffusion and gravity (MHG) method: Parametric study and optimization using FCCD design by Yeni Variyana, Murni Fitria, Raka Selaksa Charisma Muchammad, Mahfud Mahfud

“…Optimal extraction conditions were identified through a two-stage process: initially screening data using a full factorial design, followed by process optimization using a face-centred central composite design (FCCD). …”
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Comparative effectiveness and acceptability of internet-based psychological interventions on depression in young people: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Baijun Chen, Jialong Li, Yuxin Qi, Honghui Mao, Yihui Liu, Wenting Wang

“…The quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool. …”
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Smartphone Video Imaging Combined with Machine Learning: A Cost-Effective Method for Authenticating Whey Protein Supplements by Xuan Tang, Wenjiao Du, Weiran Song, Weilun Gu, Xiangzeng Kong

“…A gradient of colours ranging from purple to red is displayed on the front screen of a smartphone to illuminate the sample. The colour change on the sample surface is captured in a short video by the front-facing camera. …”
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Distribution Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Typical Soil Profiles of Muchuan County, Sichuan Province by Bixia LIAO, Wenling SHEN, Ling HE

“…BACKGROUNDSoil is a precious resource for human survival and social development. The quality of the soil environment is impacted by a variety of issues due to the social economy’s rapid expansion, and the issue of heavy metal contamination in farmed land has garnered great attention globally. …”
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