Adaptive Robust Dynamic Surface Integral Sliding Mode Control for Quadrotor UAVs under Parametric Uncertainties and External Disturbances by Ye Zhang, Ning Xu, Guoqiang Zhu, Lingfang Sun, Shengxian Cao, Xiuyu Zhang

“…The simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed control method.…”
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Potential for saline groundwater freshening in a semi-arid environment: Insights from the Machile-Zambezi River Basin by Kawawa Banda, Rasmus Jakobsen, Imasiku Nyambe, Flemming Larsen

“…In this paper, we investigate the potential of groundwater freshening in the Machile-Zambian Basin, hosting saline groundwater. Various methods were used that include hydro-geochemistry, environmental isotopes (δD/δO18, 3H/3He and C-13/C-14),and groundwater modelling (with PMWIN). …”
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A convolutional neural network-based deep learning approach for predicting surface chloride concentration of concrete in marine tidal zones by Mohamed Abdellatief, Mahmoud E. Abd-Elmaboud, Mohamed Mortagi, Ahmed M. Saqr

“…However, traditional assessment methods are time-consuming and impractical, necessitating advanced predictive models. …”
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Study of wear resistance and friction coefficient of polymeric materials for metal-polymer gears under dry friction by Myron Czerniec, Jerzy Czerniec

“…As a result, their wear resistance indicators were established and used to determine the wear resistance characteristics by the least squares method. They are necessary for the mathematical modeling of the wear kinetics of MP gears using the corresponding author's method. …”
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Solving Collaborative Scheduling of Production and Logistics via Deep Reinforcement Learning: Considering Limited Transportation Resources and Charging Constraints by Xianping Huang, Yong Chen, Wenchao Yi, Zhi Pei, Ziwen Cheng

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms composite dispatching rules and mainstream DRL methods across multiple scheduling scenarios, achieving an average improvement of 8.2% and 10.5% in makespan, respectively. …”
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Mechanical–electric dual characteristics solid–liquid interfacing sensor for accurate liquid identification by Lingjie Xie, Bohan Lu, Zhengdi Sima, Yina Liu, Haifeng Ji, Zhenqiu Gao, Peng Jiang, Harm Van Zalinge, Ivona Z. Mitrovic, Xuhui Sun, Zhen Wen

“…Abstract The demand for portable and rapid identification of liquids has challenged traditional laboratory methods. Here, we propose a high-accuracy liquid identification strategy that integrates water droplet mechanics and solid–liquid interface contact electrification. …”
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Finite time trajectory tracking control of underwater salvage robot under full-state constraints by Xue Bai, Yan Zhang, Wenyi Tan, Yang Liu, Baihui Jiang, Jiawei Wang

“…The scheme uses the super-twisting algorithm to design the observer to accurately estimate the composite disturbance composed of model uncertainty and unknown complex time-varying disturbance in the system. …”
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Effect of surface electromagnetic wave treatment on the refractive properties of thin films based on indium tin oxides with laser-deposited single-walled carbon nanotubes by A. S. Toikka, N. V. Kamanina

“…For ITO-based thin films with laser-deposited CNTs, the described SEW treatment method provides a precise reduction in the thickness of the composite structure while preserving the antireflective properties of the CNTs. …”
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Does label information reflect product properties? A Swiss case study of plant-based milk alternatives by Carole Liechti, Gabriele Mack, Jeanine Ammann

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Enhanced catalytic performance of 3 %FeCu-HC modified hydrochar for methyl violet 2B removal in the heterogeneous fenton process: Synthesis and optimization by Abderrazzak Adachi, Omar Boualam, Tarik El Houari Salmani, Fatima Moussaoui, Amal Lahkimi

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Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides alleviate chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depression through the BDNF/TrkB/CREB pathway and symptoms of sexual dysfunction in mice by Mengjie He, Mengying Hu, Tingqiao Wang, Zeping Zuo, Hongkai Li, Zhiwei Zhao, Yunwen Hao, Xueling Dai, Jianfang Wang, Yaxuan Sun

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharides (MOO) on depression and its concomitant symptom, sexual dysfunction.MethodsChronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression model was constructed, and the effects of MOO on depression and sexual abilities were evaluated.ResultsThe results revealed that MOO was able to alleviate CUMS-induced depression-like behavior in mice, to inhibit hippocampal neuron apoptosis, to reverse monoamine neurotransmitter imbalance, increase Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression levels in the hippocampus, to modulate the composition and distribution of gut microbiota, and to increase the abundance of probiotics after continuous gavage of MOO for 28 days. …”
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In Vivo Regenerative Potential of <i>Coprinus comatus</i> in Pancreatic Tissue After Acute Stress with Chronic Consequences by Nebojša Stilinović, Ana Tomas, Saša Vukmirović, Nebojša Kladar, Miloš Čanković, Maja Đanić, Michał Seweryn Karbownik, Aleksandar Rašković, Ivan Čapo

“…To test this hypothesis, the alloxan diabetes model was used, where experimental animals’ change in body weight and biochemical and histological indicators of recovery were monitored. …”
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Optimal design of high‐performance rare‐earth‐free wrought magnesium alloys using machine learning by Shaojie Li, Zaixing Dong, Jianfeng Jin, Hucheng Pan, Zongqing Hu, Rui Hou, Gaowu Qin

“…The SVR model combined with multi‐objective genetic algorithm are successfully used to optimize mechanical properties of four extruded alloys from Mg‐Ca, Mg‐Ca‐Zn, Mg‐Ca‐Mn‐Sn, and Mg‐Ca‐Al‐Zn‐Mn series alloys, respectively, and the corresponding experimental results are in good agreement with the designed ones. …”
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Valorization of wood waste for enhanced polyhydroxybutyrate production by Klebsiella sp. MK3 by Mukesh Kumar, Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan, Arun Karnwal, Dharmesh Sur, Rahul Thakur, Abhinav Kumar, Sathiyamoorthy Manickkam, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie, Hamad Almujibah

“…Media optimization using Design Expert 12.0 utilized a quadratic model, achieving a robust fit with an R² value of 98.6%. …”
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The Effect of CDKN1A on the Expression of Genes Related to Milk Protein and Milk Fat Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells by Yuanyuan Zhang, Junxi Liang, Kai Zhang, Hong Su, Daqing Wang, Min Zhang, Feifei Zhao, Zhiwei Sun, Zhimin Wu, Guifang Cao, Yong Zhang

“…Milk fat is an important nutritional component and flavor substance in dairy products. Its content and composition directly affect the nutritional value, processing characteristics, and economic benefits of dairy products. …”
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Optimization of SiO2 crystallinity for catalytic reforming of real coal tar: Impacts of elemental loading and acid treatment by Ruihang Shang, Zhaoran Yuan, Jin Deng, Shenfu Yuan

“…Abstract The regulation of catalytic pyrolysis products of coal tar (CT) is a great challenge due to its complex chemical composition and inter-component interactions. Herein, Fe-Ca/H-Si catalysts were prepared and used for catalytic pyrolysis of CT for upgrading quality by acid treatment and impregnation methods, and the effect of carrier crystallinity on the distribution of CT pyrolysis products was investigated. …”
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Influence of Y–Bi–Co oxide doping on electrical performance of ZnO varistors based on simulation analysis by Zhengzheng Fu, Zongxi Zhang, Songhai Fan, Tao Cui, Donghui Luo, Yue Yin, Pengfei Meng, Jingke Guo

“…The results indicate that doping with Bi2O3 and Co2O3 significantly enhances the electrical properties of Y‐doped varistors, and simulation methods effectively reveal the effect mechanisms of dopants on the varistors.…”
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Skin Microbiome alterations in heroin users revealed by full-length 16S rRNA sequencing by Ruiyang Tao, Xiang Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhen, Ruocheng Xia, Kaiqin Chen, Han Zhang, Yu Deng, Suhua Zhang

“…Notably, bacterial composition differences were more pronounced in OrE and PaS than in NaS, with genus-level variations being more significant than those at the phylum level. …”
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Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Emidio Scarpellini, Marialaura Scarcella, Jan F. Tack, Giuseppe Guido Maria Scarlata, Michela Zanetti, Ludovico Abenavoli

“…Thus, there is a pathophysiological link between gut dysbiosis and MASLD. <b>Aims and Methods:</b> We aimed to review the literature data on the composition of the human bacterial gut microbiota and its dysbiosis in MASLD and describe the concept of the “gut–liver axis”. …”
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Impact of Co-Spray Drying with Leucine or Trileucine on Aerosol Performance, In Vitro Dissolution, and Cellular Uptake of Colistin Powder Formulations for Inhalation by Yijing Huang, Kinnari Santosh Arte, Chanakya D. Patil, Qi Zhou, Li Qu

“…However, the impact of such surface enrichment on dissolution and cellular uptake is less investigated, which can affect the safety and efficacy of dry powder inhalers (DPIs). <b>Methods</b>: In the present work, hygroscopic colistin was coated with leucine or trileucine, at different weight ratios during spray drying. …”
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