Federated data health networks hold potential for accelerating emergency research by Prashant Mahajan, Charles Macias, Amie Barda, Christopher M. Fung

“…However, there are substantial costs to maintain high‐functioning data centers. A novel distributed or federated data health networks (FDHN) approach has been used recently to overcome the shortcomings of centralized data approaches. …”
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Phase plane analysis and novel soliton solutions for the space-time fractional Boussinesq equation using two robust techniques. by Tayyaba Younas, Jamshad Ahmad

“…Its fractional form allows for a more accurate representation of wave dynamics by incorporating the effects of nonlocal interactions and memory. …”
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The Main Directions of Improving the Methodology for the Application of Advanced Information and Communication Technologies in the Statistical Activities of the Republic of Uzbekis... by I. E. Zhukovskaya

“…The scientific article presents the main directions of improving the methodology for the application of advanced information and communication technologies in the statistical activities of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of the formation of a digital economy, in particular with the aim of achieving maximum reliability and efficiency in collecting and processing statistical data, as well as the openness and quality of information when receiving consolidated indicators for various user requests, an analysis of the functionality of information systems and technologies used in the statistical field was carried out, a methodology for the provision of modern state interactive services to end users was developed on the basis of the implementation of a digital analytical platform, mechanisms for improving the quality of state statistical reporting based on the use of web service technologies were proposed, scientific approaches to the integration of statistical activities with other ministries and departments in the in the context of the digitalization of the economy are expressed.The author concludes that the digital economy changes all spheres of life in modern society, contributes to the formation of a new management paradigm, methods and means based on the strengthening of the role of science as a leading productive force generating more and more new knowledge, leading to new trends in the improvement of managerial processes, solving problems of information compatibility of various software and technological complexes, which, in turn, contributes to the processes of globalization and improvement of the social sphere of the national economy, which are manifested not only in the growth of production indicators, but also in the improvement of the quality of life of the country's population.The article shows that a comprehensive analysis, statistical data on the development of innovative processes in the economy allow us to note that innovations based on the use of the advanced ICT contribute to improving the technical and technological basis of production processes, optimizing management processes, and developing human capital. …”
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A comprehensive perspective on electric vehicles as evolutionary robots by Haoyang Che, Haoyang Che, Shaolin Wang, Shaolin Wang, Lei Yao, Ying Gu

“…However, for EVs to evolve into the next-generation of multi-robot systems, more complex technical and operational mechanisms shall be fully cultivated in EVs to develop their evolutionary capabilities, including, but not limited to multimodal environmental sensing techniques, advanced telematics communication protocols such as 5G, Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrade functions, real-time backend data lake analytics, and user-centric marketing initiatives. …”
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On the Extended Simple Equations Method (SEsM) for Obtaining Numerous Exact Solutions to Fractional Partial Differential Equations: A Generalized Algorithm and Several Applications by Elena V. Nikolova

“…The expansions made to the original SEsM algorithm are implemented in several directions: (1) In constructing analytical solutions: exact solutions to FNPDE systems are presented by simple or complex composite functions, including combinations of solutions to two or more different simple equations with distinct independent variables (corresponding to different wave velocities); (2) in selecting appropriate fractional derivatives and appropriate wave transformations: the choice of the type of fractional derivatives for each system of FNPDEs depends on the physical nature of the modeled real process. …”
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Mismatch repair-independent increase in spontaneous mutagenesis in yeast lacking non-essential subunits of DNA polymerase ε. by Anna Aksenova, Kirill Volkov, Jaroslaw Maceluch, Zachary F Pursell, Igor B Rogozin, Thomas A Kunkel, Youri I Pavlov, Erik Johansson

“…In their absence, a defective replisome may more frequently leave gaps on the leading strand that are eventually filled by Pol ζ or Pol δ, in a post-replication process that generates errors not corrected by the DNA mismatch repair system.…”
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The human Dicer helicase domain is capable of ATP hydrolysis and single-stranded nucleic acid binding by Kinga Ciechanowska, Agnieszka Szczepanska, Kamil Szpotkowski, Klaudia Wojcik, Anna Urbanowicz, Anna Kurzynska-Kokorniak

“…Conclusions Preservation of ATPase activity by hDicer suggests that this enzyme performs many more functions in the cell than is currently assumed. …”
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Noise-resilient designs and analysis for optical neural networks by Gianluca Kosmella, Ripalta Stabile, Jaron Sanders

“…For the accordion-like design, we restrict the analysis to NNs with linear activation functions and characterize the ONNs’ output distribution using exact formulas. …”
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Improved Bald Eagle Search Optimization Algorithm for the Inverse Kinematics of Robotic Manipulators by Guojun Zhao, Bo Tao, Du Jiang, Juntong Yun, Hanwen Fan

“…Specifically, it achieved over 70% improvement in both standard deviation and mean for several test functions, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Lévy flight strategy in enhancing global search capabilities. …”
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Novel Modulation Method for Multidirectional Matrix Converter by Saman Toosi, Norhisam Misron, Tsuyoshi Hanamoto, Ishak Bin Aris, Mohd Amran Mohd Radzi, Hiroaki Yamada

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Improving the quantification of peak concentrations for air quality sensors via data weighting by C. Frischmon, J. Silberstein, A. Guth, E. Mattson, J. Porter, M. Hannigan

“…Leveraging two different weighting functions, a sigmoidal and a piecewise weighting regime, we explored the impacts of the base model choice (multilinear regression, MLR, vs. random forest, RF, models), the sensitivity of weighting functions, and the ability of data weighting to improve high-concentration pollution measurements. …”
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Sustainable separation technologies for heavy metal removal from wastewater: An upgraded review of physicochemical methods and its advancements by Saghya Infant Shofia, A.S. Vickram, A. Saravanan, V.C. Deivayanai, P.R. Yaashikaa

“…However, challenges such as high operational costs, secondary waste generation, and limited selectivity necessitate the exploration of more sustainable alternatives. …”
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Tomato-Nerf: Advancing Tomato Model Reconstruction With Improved Neural Radiance Fields by Xiajun Zheng, Xinyi AI, Hao Qin, Jiacheng Rong, Zhiqin Zhang, Yan Yang, Ting Yuan, Wei Li

“…The proposal sampler targets key regions for rendering, and customized loss functions are designed to optimize specific tasks. …”
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Detecting Subtle Cyberattacks on Adaptive Cruise Control Vehicles: A Machine Learning Approach by Tianyi Li, Mingfeng Shang, Shian Wang, Raphael Stern

“…With the emergence of vehicles featuring advanced driver-assistance systems like adaptive cruise control (ACC) and additional automated driving functionalities, there has arisen a heightened potential for cyberattacks targeting these automated vehicles (AVs). …”
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Influence of cataract surgery on the psychological well-being of the elderly by Neyda Alina González Pérez, Idania María Otero Ramos, Yusimí Guerra Véliz, Niurka Pérez Vazquez, Yunay Ruiz Hurtado, Keilym Artiles Martínez

“…Cataract surgery, by improving visual acuity, can promote social participation, autonomy and functionality and presumably positively influence the psychological well-being of older adults. …”
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A hybrid OTFT-SPR system for simultaneous electronic and optical sensing by Davood Hatami, Roger Hasler, Andrea Spanu, Jakub Dostalek, Christoph Kleber, Wolfgang Knoll, Annalisa Bonfiglio

“…The ExG-OTFT architecture ensures compatibility with commercially available SPR instrumentation, enabling straightforward upgrades to SPR/FET functionality with minimal modifications. More interestingly, we introduce a flexible SPR/FET sensor, offering a scalable, robust and cost-effective solution (thanks to the use of convenient printing techniques for the fabrication of the organic FET) for multivariable sensing applications across diverse fields to advance the next generation of sensing platforms.…”
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Optimized hybrid osprey with PSO control for improved VSC-HVDC-wind power integration by Abdulaziz Alkuhayli, Hany M. Hasanien

“…The study underscores the importance of advanced optimization methods to guarantee offshore wind energy systems' efficient and dependable functioning.…”
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Applying Deep Learning Methods for a Large-Scale Riparian Vegetation Classification from High-Resolution Multimodal Aerial Remote Sensing Data by Marcel Reinhardt, Edvinas Rommel, Maike Heuner, Björn Baschek

“…The unique vegetation in riparian zones is fundamental for various ecological and socio-economic functions in these transitional areas. Sustainable management requires detailed spatial information about the occurring flora. …”
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Community structure of heritable viruses in a Drosophila-parasitoids complex by Varaldi, Julien, Lepetit, David, Burlet, Nelly, Faber, Camille, Baretje, Bérénice, Allemand, Roland

“…This is regrettable because of the size of this gap knowledge and because case study indicate that viruses may have profound impact on the functionning of individuals and communities. Additionally, the factors that may shape viral communities are poorly known, except in some very specific viral-insect systems. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Protective role of arachidonic acid against diabetic myocardial ischemic injury: a translational study of pigs, rats, and humans by Yunhui Lv, Kai Li, Shuo Wang, Xiaokang Wang, Guangxin Yue, Yangyang Zhang, Xin Lv, Ping Zhao, Shiping Wang, Qi Zhang, Qiuju Li, Jinyan Zhu, Jubo Li, Peng Peng, Yue Li, Jiafei Luo, Xue Zhang, Jianzhong Yang, Baojie Zhang, Xuemin Wang, Min Zhang, Chen Shen, Xin Wang, Miao Wang, Zhen Ye, Yongchun Cui

“…Furthermore, diabetic Sprague Dawley rats were subjected to coronary ligation for 40 min and AA treatment (10 mg/day per animal gavaged) decreased myocardial infarct size, cell apoptosis index, inflammatory cytokines and improved heart function. Scanning electron microscopy showed more intact mitochondria in the border zone of infarcted myocardium in AA treated rats. …”
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