Contemporary approaches to reducing scale formation in heat-exchange equipment by V. A. Golovin, S. A. Tyurina, V. A. Shchelkov

“…The efficiency of modifying protective polymer materials by introducing microcapsules containing an active phosphonate additive was compared with approaches involving the surface modification of such protective materials.Conclusions. …”
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DLLabelsCT: Annotation tool using deep transfer learning to assist in creating new datasets from abdominal computed tomography scans, case study: Pancreas. by Henrik Mustonen, Antti Isosalo, Minna Nortunen, Mika Nevalainen, Miika T Nieminen, Heikki Huhta

“…Furthermore, it can be easily modified to support other deep learning models for other organs, making it an efficient tool for future research involving larger datasets.…”
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Treatment of an Osteochondral Defect of the Trochlea Using Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Proximal Tibia Autologous Bone Grafting by Rishi Trikha, M.D., Thomas J. Kremen, M.D., Paul J. Walker, M.D., Kristofer J. Jones, M.D.

“…Chondral and osteochondral defects of the knee are painful and disabling in the short term, can lead to accelerated osteoarthritis in the long term, and have relatively poor healing potential. …”
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A new preconditioned Richardson iterative method by Hassan Jamali, Reza Pourkani

“…Then, by using the Chebyshev polynomials, we modify the proposed method to accelerate the convergence rate. …”
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Rice Disease Detection: TLI-YOLO Innovative Approach for Enhanced Detection and Mobile Compatibility by Zhuqi Li, Wangyu Wu, Bingcai Wei, Hao Li, Jingbo Zhan, Songtao Deng, Jian Wang

“…We propose the Transfer Layer iRMB-YOLOv8 (TLI-YOLO) model, which modifies some components of the YOLOv8 network structure based on transfer learning. …”
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A new three-dimensional mesh modeling method for geological bodies containing complex faults in geological engineering by Wenli Gao, Xinming Lu, Shengzhe Hou, Tianyu Zhang, Wenting Liu

“…A model stitching strategy based on the ear clipping algorithm was proposed to incorporate fine fault models into the modified original model. This strategy transforms the integration of complex three-dimensional models into a triangulation problem for simple two-dimensional polygons, ensuring topologically consistent and computationally efficient merging. …”
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UAV-Enabled Inspection System With No-Fly Zones: DRL-Based Joint Mobile Nest Scheduling and UAV Trajectory Design by Jin Dai, Yunfei Gao, Chao Cai, Wei Xiong, Manjia Liu

“…To solve these issues, we first model the proposed problem as a Markov decision process (MDP). Then we propose an efficient two-step optimization method that involves optimizing the UAV trajectory with a modified multi-step dueling DDQN (MSD-DDQN) algorithm and planning the mobile nest’s path using the A* algorithm. …”
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A Theoretical Framework for Autonomous Vehicles: A Sustainability Perspective by Esther Chota, Frederick Bruce, Daniel Arthur, Michael Fumey

“…However, theoretical frameworks or models to efficiently analyze the threats, challenges, opportunities, and sustainability associated with AVs’ usage remain limited in application. …”
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A Hybrid Approach for the Container Loading Problem for Enhancing the Dynamic Stability Representation by Ana María Montes-Franco, Juan Camilo Martinez-Franco, Alejandra Tabares, David Álvarez-Martínez

“…This paper presents a hybrid scheme to solve the CLP by embedding a mechanical model into a reactive GRASP algorithm, leading to two main novelties; namely, the substitution of the physics simulation engine to find the dynamic stability of the packing patterns, and a modified structure of the metaheuristic, guaranteeing specified minimum stability while achieving efficient packing patterns. …”
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Universal Continuous Model of Active Power Factor Correctors by Amelina M., Amelin S., Yakimenko I.

“…This model, unlike previously proposed models, is suitable for use in the analysis, modeling and design of any power factor correctors without the need to modify it in each specific case. The significance of the results obtained lies in accelerating the design process of active power factor correctors built on the basis of any type of pulsed DC-DC voltage converters. …”
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Injectable decellularized Wharton's jelly hydrogel containing CD56+ umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for meniscus tear healing and cartilage protection by Simiao Kang, Xin Shi, Yong Chen, Lin Zhang, Quanbo Liu, Ziyang Lin, Hongbin Lu, Haile Pan

“…In in vitro experiments, the injectable DWJH/CD56+Exos demonstrated excellent biocompatibility, exosome releasing efficiency, injectable property and chondrogenic inducibility. …”
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A Novel Phase Error Estimation Method for TomoSAR Imaging Based on Adaptive Momentum Optimizer and Joint Criterion by Muhan Wang, Silin Gao, Xiaolan Qiu, Zhe Zhang

“…In addition, our approach introduces a joint iterative solution framework, which incorporates a modified accelerated iterative shrinkage-threshold sparse recovery algorithm and an adaptive momentum optimizer for interchannel phase error estimation in a gradient descent manner. …”
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Optogenetic approaches for neural tissue regeneration: A review of basic optogenetic principles and target cells for therapy by Davletshin Eldar, Sufianov Albert, Ageeva Tatyana, Sufianova Galina, Rizvanov Albert, Mukhamedshina Yana

“…These strategies include the use of adeno-associated viruses, cell-specific promoters, modified opsins, and methodologies such as bioluminescent optogenetics. …”
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An injectable multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes vascularized bone regeneration by regulating macrophages by Huaiyuan Zhang, Yu Wang, Wenyu Qiao, Xueneng Hu, Huifen Qiang, Kuo Xia, Longhai Du, Luling Yang, Yi Bao, Jie Gao, Tinglin Zhang, Zuochong Yu

“…Overall, the TPQGel hydrogel can be harnessed for safe and efficient therapeutics that accelerate the repair of bone defects. …”
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Charging/discharging performance examination in a finned-tube heat storage tank: Based on artificial neural network, pareto optimization, and numerical simulation by Kourosh Vaferi, Sahar Nekahi, Sanam Nekahi, Hadi Ghaebi

“…The efficient use of solar energy is essential for sustainable energy development, and latent heat storage systems using phase change materials (PCMs) are promising candidates for enhancing energy storage density and reliability. …”
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A Novel Hybrid Deep Learning Model Based on Simulated Annealing and Cuckoo Search Algorithms for Automatic Radiomics-Based COVID-19 Diagnosis by Basma Jumaa Saleh, Zaid Omar, Muhammad Amir As’ari, Vikrant Bhateja, Lila Iznita Izhar

“…To address this, we propose an efficient, modified radiomics feature processing method that integrates an optimal aerial perspective (OAP) parameter-based intensity dark channel prior (IDCP) with a 50-layer residual deep neural network (ResNet50 DNN) for autolesion segmentation (ALS-IOAP-DNN). …”
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Hospital Discharge Summaries Are Insufficient Following ICU Stays: A Qualitative Study by Katrina E. Hauschildt, PhD, Rachel K. Hechtman, MD, Hallie C. Prescott, MD, MSc, Theodore J. Iwashyna, MD, PhD

“…We analyzed using a modified Rigorous and Accelerated Data Reduction (RADaR) technique to identify gaps in current discharge summaries for patients with ICU stays, impacts of these gaps, and desired ICU-specific information. …”
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Clinical profiling of skin microbiome and metabolome during re-epithelialization by P. Bianchi, C. Jacques, J. Theunis, E. L. Jamin, C. Orlandi, L. Cauhape, S. Alvarez-Georges, A. Alves, A. Simcic-Mori, C. Lauze, E. Gravier, F. Carballido, V. Ribet, S. Bessou-Touya, H. Duplan

“…Formula application accelerated the re-epithelialization time (RT), which was more efficient for slow healing (RTs of 15–19 days) than quick healing (10–12 day RTs) subjects. …”
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Ammonia Gas Adsorption in Fixed Bed and Fluidized Bed Using Bentonite Particles by Gabriela Muntianu, Ana-Maria Georgescu, Ana-Maria Rosu, Nicoleta Platon, Vasilica Alisa Arus, Cosmin Valeriu Jinescu, Ileana Denisa Nistor

“…Fluidized bed adsorption can be an efficient technique to accelerate mass transfer between ammonia from air and adsorbent particles.…”
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Sushi Reverses Course: Consuming American Sushi in Tokyo by Matthew Allen, Rumi Sakamoto

“…While McDonaldisation may entail efficient, standardised and controlled forms of cultural hybridisation such as the teriyaki chicken burger, American sushi in Tokyo presents a different type of hybridisation characterised by the playfulness and unpredictability of its production and consumption. …”
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