Affinely adjustable robust optimal scheduling of a power system considering the flexibility of supply and demand by Yumin Zhang, Yongchen Zhang, Xizhen Xue, Xingquan Ji, Yunqi Wang, Pingfeng Ye

“…Finally, simulations of a modified 6‐bus system and modified IEEE 57‐bus system validate the effectiveness of the proposed GLP‐AARO method for power system flexibility quantification and dispatch strategy optimization.…”
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Advanced 3D Face Reconstruction from Single 2D Images Using Enhanced Adversarial Neural Networks and Graph Neural Networks by Mohamed Fathallah, Sherif Eletriby, Maazen Alsabaan, Mohamed I. Ibrahem, Gamal Farok

“…This paper presents a novel framework for 3D face reconstruction from single 2D images and addresses critical limitations in existing methods. Our approach integrates modified adversarial neural networks with graph neural networks to achieve state-of-the-art performance. …”
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Enhancing Microgrid Protection Through Adaptive Decentralized Relay Coordination: A Solution to Blinding and Sympathetic Tripping by Sujatha Balasubramanian, J. Preetha Roselyn, Prabha Sundaravadivel

“…Integrating Distributed Energy Resources into microgrids modifies the network’s system parameters and causes it to exhibit behaviour, particularly during fault conditions. …”
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Walking in two worlds: insights from implementing a Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in approach to bridging knowledge systems in conservation and land use planning by Chrystal Mantyka-Pringle, Jody Beaumont, Chris Clarke, Natasha Ayoub, Piia Kortsalo, Stephanie Saal, Katie Fraser, Kiri Staples, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in

“…We also explore how the conservation prioritization method and software, Zonation, can be modified with Indigenous cultural values and subsistence use areas. …”
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Molecular breeding of pigs in the genome editing era by Jiahuan Chen, Jiaqi Wang, Haoran Zhao, Xiao Tan, Shihan Yan, Huanyu Zhang, Tiefeng Wang, Xiaochun Tang

“…However, these methods face challenges due to long breeding cycles and the necessity for beneficial genetic variation associated with high-quality traits within the population. …”
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A microchip for exosome isolation that can be impregnated with imatinib simultaneously: an in vitro analysis by Amir Monfaredan, Fakher Rahim, Gholamreza Tavoosidana, Mohammad Hossein Modarressi, Alaviyehsadat Hosseininasab, Ali-Akbar Aghajani-Afrouzi, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Elahe Motevaseli

“…Background and Aims — Exosomes, which are tiny double-layered membranes originating from eukaryotic cells, have been recognized as a valuable natural vehicle for delivering substances because of their optimal size, compatibility with living organisms, strong structure, ability to carry a large amount of cargo, and capacity to be modified on their surface. Methods — Various strategies have been employed to isolate exosomes due to the challenges associated with maintaining their high purity. …”
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Semi-Supervised Deep Subspace Embedding for Binary Classification of Sella Turcica by Kaushlesh Singh Shakya, Azadeh Alavi, Julie Porteous, Priti Khatri, Amit Laddi, Manojkumar Jaiswal, Vinay Kumar

“…Moreover, existing semi-supervised learning (SSL) methods face key limitations such as shift invariance, inadequate feature representation, overfitting on small datasets, and a lack of generalization to unseen variations in ST morphology. …”
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A Novel Deeply-Learned Image Quality Analysis Algorithm for Clustering by Zhongzhe Chen, Xing Gao

“…Addressing the limitations of existing deep clustering methods, which struggle with variations in image size and quality and are vulnerable to data noise and model deviations, we propose a deeply-learned clustering paradigm in an unsupervised context. …”
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Optimal Active-Reactive Power Dispatch for Distribution Network With Carbon Trading Based on Improved Multi-Objective Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm by Furong Tu, Sumei Zheng, Kuncan Chen

“…The IMOEO algorithm incorporates a Sobol sequence initialization method, dynamic adjustment factors, and particles that employ various evolutionary strategies based on the crowding distance. …”
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Standardization of Lung CT Number Using COPD Gene2 Phantom Under Various Scanning Protocols by Hoondong Song, Hanjoo Jang, Jongduk Baek

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Frequency regulation of PV-reheat thermal power system via a novel hybrid educational competition optimizer with pattern search and cascaded PDN-PI controller by Serdar Ekinci, Davut Izci, Ozay Can, Mohit Bajaj, Vojtech Blazek

“…The hECO-PS tuned PDN-PI controller achieved a minimum integral of time-weighted absolute error (ITAE) value of 0.4464, outperforming conventional methods like the modified whale optimization algorithm and sea horse algorithm, which yielded ITAE values of 2.6198 and 0.8598, respectively. …”
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Magnetic soliton-based LIF neurons for spiking neural networks (SNNs) in multilayer spintronic devices by Kishan K. Mishra

“…Our proposed neuron model, implemented in fully connected and convolutional layers, achieves over 95% classification accuracy on the MNIST and Fashion MNIST datasets using a modified spike-based backpropagation method. With nanosecond latency, these spiking neuron devices, when integrated with CMOS, pave the way for high-density, energy-efficient neuromorphic computing hardware.…”
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Improving population analysis using indirect count data: A case study of chimpanzees and elephants by Samuel Ayebare, Neil A. Gilbert, Andrew J. Plumptre, Simon Nampindo, Elise F. Zipkin

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Evaluation of Strength Model Under Deep Formations with High Temperature and High Pressure by Fei Gao, Yan Zhang, Yuelong Liu, Hui Zhang

“…Based on the least absolute deviation method, this paper studies the response characteristics of rock strength at different temperatures and evaluates the prediction performance of six commonly used strength criteria under various temperature and stress environments. …”
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The Orthotropy Effect of Underground Inclusion on the Seismic Response of Ground Surface by S. Mojtabazadeh-Hasanlouei, M. Panji, M. Kamalian

“…To account for material damping, the Barkan approach is employed to attenuate the half-space by introducing a constant logarithmic reduction into the modified boundary integral equation. This method is easily implemented in a time-domain computer code for analyzing seismic homogeneous orthotropic mediums. …”
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Reconstructing ‘dual-defect’ pressure sores in spinal patients by Ramin Shayan, Aoife Margaret Hurley, Derek Neoh, Stephen Flood, Michael Weymouth

“…We describe several key variations in the anatomical landmarks and the intraoperative flap raising technique that are integral to the use of the ALT flap for this application. …”
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Robust Adaptive Multiple Backtracking VBKF for In-Motion Alignment of Low-Cost SINS/GNSS by Weiwei Lyu, Yingli Wang, Shuanggen Jin, Haocai Huang, Xiaojuan Tian, Jinling Wang

“…To address the issue that low-cost SINS/GNSS cannot effectively achieve rapid and high-accuracy alignment in complex environments that contain noise and external interference, an adaptive multiple backtracking robust alignment method is proposed. The sliding window that constructs observation and reference vectors is established, which effectively avoids the accumulation of sensor errors during the full integration process. …”
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Strain Decay Monitoring and Analytical Prediction of RC Columns Using Brillouin Optical Technology and Time-Dependent Deterioration Factor by Ittipon Pasityothin, Phromphat Thansirichaisree, Apichat Buatik, Thanongsak Imjai, Radhika Sridhar, Reyes Garcia, Takafumi Noguchi

“…Unlike conventional strain gauges, BOTDA provided a continuous strain profile along the column height, accurately capturing strain decay with a resolution exceeding 95%, enabling the detection of localized strain reductions often missed by traditional methods. The integration of η_decay into ACI 318 and Eurocode 2 models conservatively improved predictions, particularly for specimens tested with long-term testing (720 days), with experimental-to-predicted (E/P) ratios of 1.42 and 1.29, respectively, compared to higher discrepancies in the original codes. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of a Parcel-Level Crop Mapping (PARCM) Framework From the Perspective of Spatial Heterogeneity and Spatiotemporal Transferability by Chen Wang, Jiaqi Chen, Cheng Cai, Mengyu Liu, Ziming Wang, Haoyu Zhang, Huanxue Zhang

“…For PARCM, a rule-based fusion method was designed to integrate two core procedures: pixel-level crop mapping (PIXCM) using random forest and agricultural parcel extraction using a modified recurrent residual U-Net. …”
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Enhancing Anomaly Detection Through Latent Space Manipulation in Autoencoders: A Comparative Analysis by Tomasz Walczyna, Damian Jankowski, Zbigniew Piotrowski

“…A comparative analysis of autoencoders, Variational Autoencoders, and their modified counterparts was conducted within a tailored experimental environment designed to simulate real-world scenarios. …”
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