<i>PI-D^Æ</i>: An Adaptive PID Controller Utilizing a New Adaptive Exponent (Æ) Algorithm to Solve Derivative Term Issues by Juan M. Barrera-Fernández, Juan Pablo Manzo Hernández, Kevin Miramontes Escobedo, Alberto Vázquez-Cervantes, Julio-César Solano-Vargas

“…The proposed solution introduces a novel adaptive exponent algorithm (Æ) that dynamically modulates the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>D</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> term based on the evolving relationship between system output and setpoint. …”
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Attention-Guided Residual Spatiotemporal Network with Label Regularization for Fault Diagnosis with Small Samples by Yanlong Xu, Liming Zhang, Ling Chen, Tian Tan, Xiaolong Wang, Hongguang Xiao

“…Subsequently, a residual module is introduced to address the vanishing gradient problem of the model in deep network structures. …”
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Underwater Side-Scan Sonar Target Detection: An Enhanced YOLOv11 Framework Integrating Attention Mechanisms and a Bi-Directional Feature Pyramid Network by Junhui Zhu, Houpu Li, Min Liu, Guojun Zhai, Shaofeng Bian, Ye Peng, Lei Liu

“…Additionally, an attention module is incorporated to enhance feature extraction from blurred images, thereby boosting the detection accuracy of the model. …”
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Improved Algorithm for Vehicle Bottom Safety Detection Based on YOLOv8n: PSP-YOLO by Di Zhao, Yulin Cheng, Sizhe Mao

“…The safety inspection system for the underside of vehicles demands both high detection speed and accuracy, necessitating a model with small parameters and high network efficiency. To address these issues and improve the real-time performance of under-vehicle safety inspection, the YOLOv8n object-detection algorithm was enhanced, resulting in the PSP-YOLO algorithm. …”
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Identification of Ground Fissures in Mining Areas from UAV Images Based on RDC-UNet by Zhu Huashan

“…This study proposes an residual-depthwise separable convolution UNet (RDC-UNet) model to address these issues, building on U-Net by incorporating residual connections (RC), depthwise separable convolutions (DSC), and the convolutional block attention module (CBAM) attention mechanism. …”
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Nonlinearities Estimation in Optical Fiber Communication: Current Progress, Challenges and Perspectives by Zulfiqar Ahmad, Muhammad Ali Qureshi, Asjad Amin

“…The most frequent irregularities in optical communication systems are Four-Wave Mixing (FWM), Self-Phase Modulation (SPM), and Cross-Phase Modulation (XPM). …”
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Early Results of Simultaneous Integrated Boost Volumetric Modulated arc Therapy (SIB-VMAT) Combined with Temozolomide in the Postoperative Treatment of Grade 4 glioblastoma by Y. O. Nikulshina, A. N. Redkin, A. V. Perova

“…In group 1, 15 patients received chemoradiation treatment, including simultaneous integrated boost volumetric modulated arc therapy (SIB-VMAT). In group 2, 10 patients received standard fractionated radiation therapy. …”
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The prognostic value of boost dose in residual cervical lymph nodes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients after intensity-modulated radiotherapy: a retrospective study by Mengting Xu, Liuling Wang, Jianming Ding, Yiying Xu, Zhaodong Fei

“…Abstract Background The administration of a boost dose to residual cervical lymph nodes (RCLN) following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains a controversial contentious issue. This study explored the prognosis of NPC patients with such residuals and evaluated the impact of an intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) boost on outcome. …”
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A Thermal Runaway Protection Strategy for Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery Modules Based on Phase Change and Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Acetate Trihydrate by Tianqi Yang, Hanwei Xu, Chengfu Xie, Linzhi Xu, Min Liu, Lingyu Chen, Qianqian Xin, Juan Zeng, Hengyun Zhang, Jinsheng Xiao

“…With the rapid development of battery energy storage technology, the issue of thermal runaway (TR) in lithium-ion batteries has become a key challenge restricting their safe application. …”
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Calcitriol and Tacalcitol Modulate Th17 Differentiation Through Osteopontin Receptors: Age-Dependent Insights from a Mouse Breast Cancer Model by Strzykalska-Augustyniak A, Psurski M, Zachary H, Filip-Psurska B, Kłopotowska D, Milczarek M, Świtalska M, Stachowicz-Suhs M, Łabędź N, Ziemblicka A, Gos M, Wietrzyk J

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International phase 1 study protocol to develop a health state classification system for a preference-based measure for women with breast cancer: the BREAST-Q Utility module by Andrea L Pusic, Stefan J Cano, Anne Klassen, Feng Xie, Manraj Kaur, Louise Bordeleau

“…Content validity of the Utility module will be examined (cognitive debriefing, expert feedback). …”
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Asymmetric Modulation Physical-Layer Network Coding Based on Power Allocation and Multiple Receive Antennas in an OFDM-UWOC Three-User Relay Network by Yanlong Li, Pengcheng Jiang, Shuaixing Li, Xiao Chen, Qihao He, Tuyang Wang

“…In relay-assisted underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC) systems, the traditional time-division-multiplexed relay forwarding strategy faces high latency and low throughput with the increase of relay users. To address these issues, this paper proposes a multiple receiving antenna power allocation-based bit splicing physical layer network coding (MRA-PABS-PNC) method in a three-user asymmetric modulated relay-assisted UWOC scenario. …”
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Investigating the effects of destructive factors on pulse repetition interval modulation type recognition using deep convolutional neural networks based on transfer learning by Mahshid Khodabandeh, Azar Mahmoodzadeh, Hamed Agahi

“…Abstract Automation and self‐sufficiency in the complex environment of modern electronic warfare (EW) are critical and necessary issues in electronic intelligence and support systems to detect real‐time and accurate threat radars. …”
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Chemical Characterization and Differential Lipid-Modulating Effects of Selected Plant Extracts from Côa Valley (Portugal) in a Cell Model for Liver Steatosis by Ricardo Amorim, Mário Pedro Marques, Catarina Melim, Carla Varela, Vilma A. Sardão, José Teixeira, Maria Inês Dias, Lillian Barros, Paulo J. Oliveira, Célia Cabral

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The Shengmai San Exerts Therapeutic Effects on Type 2 Diabetes by Modulating the PI3K/AKT/GSK3B Signaling Pathway by Shang H, Wang T, Pang D, Qi Y, Liu L, Wang Y, Gao Y

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DC-WUnet: An Underwater Ranging Signal Enhancement Network Optimized with Depthwise Separable Convolution and Conformer by Xiaosen Liu, Juan Li, Jingyao Zhang, Yajie Bai, Zhaowei Cui

“…Marine ship-radiated noise and multipath Doppler effect reduce the positioning accuracy of linear frequency modulation (LFM) signals in ocean waveguide environments. …”
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Structural insights and clinical advances in small-molecule inhibitors targeting TGF-β receptor I by Carlota Leonardo-Sousa, Rodrigo Barriga, Helena F. Florindo, Rita C. Acúrcio, Rita C. Guedes

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Enhancing Defect Classification in Solar Panels With Electroluminescence Imaging and Advanced Machine Learning Strategies by Fatih Demir

“…Electroluminescence (EL) imaging is the most widely used diagnostic technique for identifying flaws at every stage of the production, installation, and operation of solar modules. This method can potentially reduce power outages by locating and fixing solar module faults such microcracks and breaks in the finger lines. …”
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A novel carrier interleaved PWM method for four-level nested neutral-point-clamped inverters by Wei Zhou, Jupeng Pang, Mingzhe Wu, Chao Wang, Kui Wang, Yongdong Li

“…The four-level nested neutral-point-clamped (4L-NNPC) inverter is a competitive topology among the various medium-voltage multilevel converters, and its main issue is flying-capacitor voltage unbalance. In this article, a novel carrier-interleaved pulse width modulation (CIPWM) method that satisfies the volt-sec balance principle is proposed with an advanced carrier distribution rule. …”
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Diminished autonomic neurocardiac function in patients with generalized anxiety disorder by Kim K, Lee S, Kim JH

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