Leveraging Deep Learning and Internet of Things for Dynamic Construction Site Risk Management by Li-Wei Lung, Yu-Ren Wang, Yung-Sung Chen

“…Robust feature extraction is performed using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and a fully connected approach for neural network training. …”
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Cloud-Edge Collaborative Defect Detection Based on Efficient Yolo Networks and Incremental Learning by Zhenwu Lei, Yue Zhang, Jing Wang, Meng Zhou

“…Through the incorporation of these modules, the model notably enhances feature extraction and computational efficiency while reducing the model size and computational load, making it more conducive for deployment on edge devices. …”
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Combining Endpoint Detection and One-Dimensional CNN-Based Classifier for Non-Technical Loss Screening in Smart Grids by Ping-Tzan Huang, Feng-Chang Gu, Chia-Hung Lin, Chao-Lin Kuo, Neng-Sheng Pai, Yung-Chang Luo, Wen-Cheng Pu

“…Subsequently, the STFT is applied to analyze the frequency contains in the drastically changing time-domain data and then generates the visualization color feature patterns. With theses feature patterns, the 1D-CNN based classifier is used to identify the data into normal (Nor), suspected incidents (SI), fraud incidents (FI), and fault or power outage (OUT) events. …”
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Optimized Ensemble Deep Learning for Real-Time Intrusion Detection on Resource-Constrained Raspberry Pi Devices by Muhammad Bisri Musthafa, Samsul Huda, Tuy Tan Nguyen, Yuta Kodera, Yasuyuki Nogami

“…To evaluate the system under realistic conditions, we combined with a Kafka-based testbed to simulate dynamic IoT environments with variable traffic loads, delays, and multiple simultaneous attack sources. …”
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Powering renewable hydrogen production with alternative water sources: Is it economically feasible? by Sergi Vinardell, Jose Luis Cortina, César Valderrama

“…The results illustrated that the water reclamation scheme featured substantially lower costs (0.81–1.02 €/m3) than the seawater desalination plant (1.09–1.58 €/m3). …”
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Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites by Abdulrahman Jaber, Agyapal Singh, Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos, Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos

“…In particular, architected CuCrZr alloy lattices with feature sizes as low as ∼320 μm, smooth surface finishes, and high-fidelity inner architected topologies are engineered. …”
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Induction Motor Vibrations Caused by Mechanical and Magnetic Rotor Eccentricity by Goroshko A. V., Zembytska M. V., Paiuk V. P.

“…The angle of static magnetic eccentricity significantly affects the magnitude of radial vibrations. This feature should also be considered when selecting the locations of balancing weights during the rotor balancing procedure.…”
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Enhancing Connected Health Ecosystems Through IoT-Enabled Monitoring Technologies: A Case Study of the Monit4Healthy System by Marilena Ianculescu, Victor-Ștefan Constantin, Andreea-Maria Gușatu, Mihail-Cristian Petrache, Alina-Georgiana Mihăescu, Ovidiu Bica, Adriana Alexandru

“…In order to decrease network load and enable the quick identification of abnormalities, edge computing is used for real-time signal filtering and feature extraction. …”
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A Dual-Polarized Wideband Parabolic Reflector Antenna With High Aperture Efficiency and Low Sidelobe Level for L/S-Band Satellite Communications by Xiao Ding, Xingxing Yang, Botao Feng, Chow-Yen-Desmond Sim, Sulin Wu, Kwok L. Chung

“…Initially, a pair of cross-arranged dipoles with etching slots and parasitic branches are utilized to achieve wideband characteristic. Subsequently, a top-loaded parasitic beautified substrate, featuring four pairs of rectangular rings arranged around a flower-shaped radiation patch, is employed to prevent the radiation pattern from splitting into two pieces. …”
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More than the barrier effect: Biodegradable Mg-Ag alloy membranes for guided bone/tissue regeneration by Sihui Ouyang, Xiong Wu, Li Meng, Xuerui Jing, Liying Qiao, Jia She, Kai Zheng, Xianhua Chen, Fusheng Pan

“…In this study, we present a pioneering application of Mg-Ag alloys featuring tunable corrosion behaviors for GBR/GTR membranes, showcasing their in vitro antibacterial effects, cell migration, and osteogenic differentiation abilities. …”
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Bamboo pedestrian bridge: An ecological alternative for the tropical country regions by Sinta Rivel, Modeste Kameni Nematchoua, Rasolomampionona Zarasoa Arnole, Raminosoa Chrysostôme, Rafefimanana Sambilason Richard, Rafidison Barisoa Harijaona, Jao Barahimo Sela

“…This article explores the design and optimization of a bamboo pedestrian bridge as an ecological solution for tropical regions, measuring 18.60 m long and 3.10 m wide, featuring bamboo trusses and a deck made of Eucalyptus grandis wood. …”
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SCGAN-enhanced surrogate modeling for FEM analysis of induction motors: A practical use case by Unai Salaberria-Flaño, Antonio Nappa, Arkaitz Artetxe, Gurutz Artetxe, Iñaki Inza

“…This architecture has proven capable of dynamically generating back electro-motive force (BEMF), line voltage (on load) (VLL) and torque waveforms within a single conditional model. …”
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A two-stage voltage control method for distribution network integrated with complex electric vehicle clusters by Xin FANG, Juan LI, Yubo YUAN, Xiaodong YUAN

“…On the one hand，conventional voltage regulation resources are featured by slow response and limited lifespan，making them unable to rapidly respond to the temporary voltage issues caused by PVs and EVs. …”
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Characterization of Transcription Termination-Associated RNAs: New Insights into their Biogenesis, Tailing, and Expression in Primary Tumors by Ilaria Laudadio, Sara Formichetti, Silvia Gioiosa, Filippos Klironomos, Nikolaus Rajewsky, Giuseppe Macino, Claudia Carissimi, Valerio Fulci

“…TTSa-RNAs display a strong bias against a G residue in the first position at 5′ end, a known feature of AGO-bound sRNAs, and a peculiar oligoA tail at 3′ end. …”
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Age- and Post-Based Complex Analyses of Heart Rate Variability in Young Male Handball Players for Potential Prevention of Overload-induced Injuries by Zita Petrovszki, Olivér Czimbalmos, Vera Gal, Gabor Korosi, Edit Nagy, Rita Mikulan, Gyongyi Horvath

“…Background/objective: Cardiovascular measures are important for prescription of appropriate training load; however, little data exist in this respect on handball players. …”
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Precision Weed Management for Straw-Mulched Maize Field: Advanced Weed Detection and Targeted Spraying Based on Enhanced YOLO v5s by Xiuhong Wang, Qingjie Wang, Yichen Qiao, Xinyue Zhang, Caiyun Lu, Chao Wang

“…Secondly, we proposed an improved YOLO v5s network, incorporating a Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM), FasterNet feature extraction network, and a loss function to optimize the network structure and training strategy. …”
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The Extension Arm Design Method Based on a Two-Bar Tension Stretchable Mechanism by Song Gao, GuoFu Zhang, Yue Zhao, XiaoHui Yu, JianWei Sun

“…In comparison to existing space deployable masts, the new deployable masts incorporate a tensegrity structure feature that enables them to recover autonomously to their initial state in a contracted state. …”
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Thermal Management for Electric Motorcycles—Multi-Scale Modelling and Battery Thermal Design Evaluation by Tao Zhu, Mehmet Kirca, Shilei Zhou, Truong Dinh, Andrew McGordon

“…Electric motorcycles feature a smaller size and lower weight than electric cars, meaning they have greater manoeuvrability and energy efficiency, which translate to a dynamic riding experience and reduced environmental footprint. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of wear parameters of hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/fly ash) using grey relational analysis. by Charles Sarala Rubi, Jayavelu Udaya Prakash, Sunder Jebarose Juliyana, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…The wear was examined with various Sliding Speed, S (1 m/s, 1.5 m/s and 2 m/s), Sliding Distance, D (500 m, 1000 m and 1500 m), applied load, L (15 N, 30N and 45 N) and reinforcement %, R (3, 6 and 9%). …”
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Computer-Vision-Aided Deflection Influences Line Identification of Concrete Bridge Enhanced by Edge Detection and Time-Domain Forward Inference by Jianfeng Chen, Long Zhao, Yuliang Feng, Zhiwei Chen

“…To mitigate the limitations of the Lucas–Kanade (LK) optical flow method, such as unclear feature points within the camera’s field of view and occasional point loss in certain video frames, an edge detection technique is employed to identify maximum values in the first-order derivatives of the image, creating virtual tracking points at the bridge edges through image processing. …”
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