Improving Doppler Radar Precipitation Prediction with Citizen Science Rain Gauges and Deep Learning by Marshall Rosenhoover, John Rushing, John Beck, Kelsey White, Sara Graves

“…A key step in our approach is the construction of piecewise-linear rainfall accumulation functions, which align gauge measurements with radar estimates and allow for the generation of high-quality instantaneous rain rate labels from rain gauge observations. …”
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Environmental Effects of Brick Making on a Wetland Ecosystem: A Case Study of Kakiizi Wetland Ntungamo District. by Nimusiima, Nicholas

“…I therefore recommend that if a wetland is left for sometimes following its destruction, the wetland will regenerate and provide the same ecological functions for instance sedges were observed to generate very quickly if given enough time.…”
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Nonlinear Control of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar-Powered Centrifugal Pump for Irrigation System: A Case Study of Fadak Farm in Karbala by Mays Mousawi, Ali Abdul Razzaq Altahir, Asseel Majeed AL- Gaheeshi

“…MPPT monitors the boost converter via duty cycle. The solar generator's functioning at full power will be ensured. …”
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”My AI is Lying to Me”: User-reported LLM hallucinations in AI mobile apps reviews by Rhodes Massenon, Ishaya Gambo, Javed Ali Khan, Christopher Agbonkhese, Ayed Alwadain

“…Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly integrated into AI-powered mobile applications, offering novel functionalities but also introducing the risk of “hallucinations” generating plausible yet incorrect or nonsensical information. …”
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Exploring the Potential of Gold Nanoparticles in Proton Therapy: Mechanisms, Advances, and Clinical Horizons by Giorgio Giuseppe Carbone, Stefania Mariano, Alessandra Gabriele, Sabrina Cennamo, Vitantonio Primiceri, Muhammad Rizwan Aziz, Elisa Panzarini, Lucio Calcagnile

“…This enhances DNA damage in tumor cells while preserving healthy tissues. Additionally, functionalization of gold nanoparticles with tumor-targeting ligands offers improved precision, making proton therapy more effective against a broader range of cancers. …”
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ContDataQC: An R package and Shiny app for quality control of continuous water quality sensor data by Michael J. Pennino, Jen Stamp, Erik W. Leppo, David A. Gibbs, Britta G. Bierwagen

“…ContDataQC helps users speed up and standardize the QC process, minimize undetected data errors, and make full use of their sensor data. It has three main functions: generate QC reports to detect anomalies and erroneous data values, merge QC'd data files from different time periods, and generate time series plots and basic summary statistics. …”
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A reference database enabling in-depth proteome and PTM analysis of mouse immune cells by Devon Siemes, Hannah Voss, Federica Benvenuti, Francesca Simoncello, Dominik Kopczynski, Bente Siebels, Hartmut Schlüter, Laxmikanth Kollipara, Albert Sickmann, Daniel Robert Engel, Olga Shevchuk

“…Abstract Spectral libraries fulfill multiple functions in biological and analytical applications. …”
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Feasibility and case studies on converting small hydropower stations to pumped storage by Yangqing Dan, Qingyue Chen, Daren Li, Wenhuan Bai, Weiming Zhou, Anyu Yang, Jia Yang

“…This research establishes a comprehensive framework for the conversion of conventional hydropower stations into pumped storage facilities, offering a model for medium-small scale pumped storage and distributed generation technologies. It is recommended to implement photovoltaic forecasting systems at the PV site to achieve more precise control over photovoltaic output and enhance the responsiveness of the pumped storage station to fluctuations in solar power.…”
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Intelligent design and implementation of blockchain and Internet of things–based traffic system by Qilei Ren, Ka Lok Man, Muqing Li, Bingjie Gao, Jieming Ma

“…In real-life traffic scenarios, it may generate more complex system and data security issues, which will be elaborated and analyzed at the end of this article. …”
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Biomedical applications of organoids derived from the digestive system by Zhensheng Xu, Zhongwen Lei, Qiuhua Cheng, Yuanhui Gao, Yang Xiang

“…This technology not only better recapitulates cell-to-cell interactions, extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment, and organ-specific physiological functions but also more closely mimics the human physiological state in vitro. …”
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A Novel Exploration Stage Approach to Improve Crayfish Optimization Algorithm: Solution to Real-World Engineering Design Problems by Harun Gezici

“…The proposed ICOA is compared to 12 recent meta-heuristic algorithms by using the CEC-2014 benchmark set (30 functions, 10 and 30 dimensions), five engineering design problems, and a real-world ROAS optimization case. …”
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Marketing Research of Supply and Demand in the Regional Energy Market by M. A. Alinazarova

“…The features of marketing in the energy sector are highlighted and the authors’ interpretations of the definition of “marketing” in the energy sector are given. The functions of marketing activities in the development of the energy sector of the region are considered. …”
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Increasing the capacity of electric grids based on the integration of meteorological data by M. Ya. Kletsel, E. V. Petrova, S. S. Girshin, V. A. Krivolapov, V. N. Goryunov, V. M. Trotsenko

“…The efficient and sustainable functioning of energy systems is a critical element for supplying of electricity necessary to maintain the vital functions of modern society. …”
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Microridge-like structures anchor motile cilia by Takayuki Yasunaga, Johannes Wiegel, Max D. Bergen, Martin Helmstädter, Daniel Epting, Andrea Paolini, Özgün Çiçek, Gerald Radziwill, Christina Engel, Thomas Brox, Olaf Ronneberger, Peter Walentek, Maximilian H. Ulbrich, Gerd Walz

“…Abstract Several tissues contain cells with multiple motile cilia that generate a fluid or particle flow to support development and organ functions; defective motility causes human disease. …”
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A Study on an Experimental System of Wiper–Windshield Friction Vibration and Noise by Ningning Liu, Yansong Wang, Hui Guo, Zhian Mao, Shuai Zhang, Shuang Huang, Tao Yuan

“…This study develops an experimental system with functions for working condition adjustment, data acquisition, and analysis of wiper–windshield frictional vibration and noise. …”
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The CRISPR conundrum: evolve and maybe die, or survive and risk stagnation by Jesús García-Martínez, Rafael D. Maldonado, Noemí M. Guzmán, Francisco J. M. Mojica

“…In general, a CRISPR-Cas system consists of one or more groups of DNA repeats named CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats), regularly separated by unique sequences referred to as spacers, and a set of functionally associated cas (CRISPR associated) genes typically located next to one of the repeat arrays. …”
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Green Protein Extraction from Hazelnut Press Cake: Yield, Efficiency, and Secondary Structure Analysis by Bruna Anzà, Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo, Alessandro Lapolla, Debora Fino

“…Hazelnut (<i>Corylus avellana</i> L.) oil production generates press cakes, a by-product rich in plant-based proteins. …”
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Assembly and analysis of stephania japonica mitochondrial genome provides new insights into its identification and energy metabolism by Ya Wu, Zhihao Sun, Zhaoyu Liu, Ting Qiu, Xiaojing Li, Liang Leng, Shilin Chen

“…S. japonica is also favored by researchers for its ability to produce catharanthine. Energy metabolism functions in plant development, and the composition of mitochondrial genome is regarded as the foundation for understanding energy metabolism and getting insights into plant environmental adaptation. …”
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Optimizing Pre-Trained Code Embeddings With Triplet Loss for Code Smell Detection by Ali Nizam, Ertugrul Islamoglu, Omer Kerem Adali, Musa Aydin

“…Although code embedding-based systems have been successfully applied to various source code analysis tasks, further research is required to enhance code embedding for better code analysis capabilities, aiming to surpass the performance and functionality of static code analysis tools. In addition, standard methods for improving code embedding are essential to develop more effective embedding-based systems, similar to augmentation techniques in the image processing domain. …”
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Modelling Infiltration Based on Source‐Responsive Method for Improving Simulation of Rapid Subsurface Stormflow by Xuhui Shen, Jintao Liu, Xiaole Han, Hai Yang, Hu Liu, Feiyu Ni

“…Abstract In humid hilly regions, macropore preferential flow in soils dominates the distribution of event water, thereby influencing the generation and development of runoff. However, the mechanism of how soil functions on macropore drainage and matrix absorption remains poorly understood due to complex soil water dynamics in a multi‐porosity subsurface network. …”
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