Hydroclimate risk to electricity balancing throughout the U.S by Lauren Dennis, Caitlin Grady

“…Balancing areas facing the greatest changes are located in diverse geographic areas, not just the Western and Northwestern United States, and vary in hydropower generation capacity. The range of projected changes experienced within each balancing area could exacerbate or offset existing hydropower generation deficits. …”
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A novel trajectory learning method for robotic arms based on Gaussian Mixture Model and k-value selection algorithm. by Jingnan Yan, Yue Wu, Kexin Ji, Cheng Cheng, Yili Zheng

“…The proposed approach leverages the principles of the elbow method along with the properties of exponential functions, correction terms, and weight adjustments to accurately determine the optimal k-value. …”
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The Role Played by Folklore in Raising up an African Child by Nontokozo Gladys Mdhluli

“…Because it promotes intergenerational communication and conserves indigenous knowledge, the conversation highlights the timeless value of folklore even in modern culture. It also recommends more research and documentation of oral traditions to preserve them for upcoming generations. …”
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A Secure Cluster Formation Scheme in Wireless Sensor Networks by Gicheol Wang, Dongkyun Kim, Gihwan Cho

“…In addition, simulation results prove that our scheme generates fewer clusters and is more secure and energy efficient than the scheme producing only small-sized clusters.…”
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Short-Term PV Power Forecasting Using a Hybrid TVF-EMD-ELM Strategy by Reski Khelifi, Mawloud Guermoui, Abdelaziz Rabehi, Ayoub Taallah, Abdelhalim Zoukel, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim, Mohit Bajaj, Kareem M. AboRas, Ievgen Zaitsev

“…The TVF-EMD technique is used to deal with the fluctuation of PV power data by splitting it into a series of more stable and constant subseries. The specified set of features (intrinsic mode functions (IMFs)) is utilized for training and improving our forecasting extreme learning machine model. …”
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Multi-objective optimisation of a logistics area in the context of factory layout planning by Andreas Lind, A. Iriondo Pascual, L. Hanson, D. Högberg, D. Lämkull, A. Syberfeldt

“…The process relies on engineers’ experience and inputs from several cross-disciplinary functions, meaning that it is subjective, iterative and prone to errors and delays. …”
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Random Insertion Reporter Gimmicks Powered by Cut-and-Paste DNA Transposons by Yamato Kasahara, Kentaro Semba, Shinya Watanabe, Kosuke Ishikawa

“…By combining the ability to freely design the DNA cargo with the stochastic nature of transposon integration, it becomes possible to generate highly sensitive reporter cells. These can be used to efficiently identify functional markers, uncover novel signaling pathways, and establish innovative platforms for drug screening. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Studies of the Temperature Field in a Dielectrophoretic Cell Separation Device Subject to Joule Heating by Yoshinori Seki, Shigeru Tada

“…Next, parametric calculations were performed with changes in the flow rate of the cell sample solution and the solution conductivity, and a temperature increase of more than 40 °C was predicted. The results demonstrated that an increase in temperature within the cell separation device may have a significant impact on the physiological functions of the cells, depending on the operating conditions of the device.…”
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Performance evaluation of a lightweight acrylic flat plate collector with natural flow integration in a hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system by Gayatri Patil, K.R. Patil, Rohan Kulkarni, Suhas Kakade, Shankar Amalraj

“…Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) systems have garnered attention for their dual functionality of generating electricity and capturing heat. …”
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The Circular Kitchen by Bas Jansen

“…Lesson one emphasized the importance of prioritizing feasible circular design options over more ideal circular options, as the immediate implementation of circular solutions is more beneficial to a more sustainable built environment than postponing the implementation to create a ‘more circular’ design. …”
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INFLUENCE OF ACTIVE GAMES AND PLAY ON CHILDREN’S COGNITION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Tárcio Amancio do Nascimento, Juliane Camila de Oliveira Ribas, Isabela Almeida Ramos, Vinicius de Oliveira Damasceno, André dos Santos Costa

“…It is concluded that active games and play can generate a positive effect on the attention and executive functions of children. …”
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Primordial Biochemicals Within Coacervate-Like Droplets and the Origins of Life by George B. Stefano, Richard M. Kream

“…Similarly, mitochondria, eukaryotic intracellular organelles that generate energy and resolve oxygen toxicity, originally evolved from an infectious bacterial species and maintain their capacity for active functionality within the extracellular space. …”
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Integrating Technology into Urban Open Space Assessment: The ‘YouWalk-UOS’ Approach by Ashraf M. Salama, Madhavi Patil

“… This article introduces the YouWalk-UOS mobile application that evaluates urban open spaces (UOS) using functional, social, and perceptual dimensions. This app uses the Likert scale for user feedback, allowing for a more nuanced study of user perspectives and interactions. …”
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Time-modulated 1-bit amplitude-coded metasurface for space-frequency beam shaping by Seyed Ehsan Hosseininejad, Mohsen Khalily, Rahim Tafazolli

“…However, as future generation communication systems target frequencies above 100 GHz with a much higher speed and more densification, enhanced solutions utilizing the novel concepts will be inevitable because the metasurface integration with the common active elements is challenging. …”
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Effect of Duration of Exposure of Thumb Movements While Operating Mobile Phone on Nerve Conduction Velocity and Handgrip Strength in Undergraduate Medical Students by Jagdish C. Hundekari, Sanjay Wasnik, Manoj Paliwal, Indrajeet Yadav, Chandeep Kau, Bhumika Badjatiya, Lokendra Kot, Ranjana Sharma

“…Aims and Objective: In the present study, we investigated the handgrip strength and median motor nerve conduction velocity to assess the impact of duration of mobile usage on the functional status of the hands. Material and Method: 175 undergraduate medical students aged 18–25 years were divided into four groups depending on duration of usage: less than 1 year (N = 23), 1–2 years (N = 89), 2–4 years (N = 37), and more than 4 years (N = 26). …”
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Characteristics of Villagers' Spontaneous Repair and its Impact on the Conservation and Utilization of Traditional Residences in Zhejiang Traditional Villages by Yixuan Chen, Sishen Wang, Qiyu Cao, Wenqing Gao

“…The study points out two potential hazards: insufficient inter-generational inheritance and poor repair effects. Two proposals, integrating modern functions while conserving through professional design and technical support, promoting the development of tourism through the restoration, are put forward for further improvement.…”
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Origin, evolution and diversification of plant caleosins by Zaibao Zhang, Tao Xiong, Kejia Li, Kexin Huang

“…Its molecules and biological functions have been extensively characterized, particularly in some economic crops. …”
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Sensor‐enabled Orthopedic Implants for Musculoskeletal Monitoring by Jincai Huang, Hanqing Dong, Wanmei Zhang, Jixin Cui, Qingang Li, Junqiang Wang, Zhe Zhao, Xining Zang

“…Abstract Next‐generation smart implants, in addition to providing essential mechanical and physiological functions, can self‐monitor, assess bone tissue health, and enable personalized treatment customization. …”
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Unsupervised Contrastive Graph Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks Enhanced Cross-Modal Retrieval Hashing by Hongyu Lin, Shaofeng Shen, Yuchen Zhang, Renwei Xia

“…GraphKAN enables more flexible cross-modal representation through enhanced nonlinear expression of features. …”
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A trusted and regulated data trading scheme based on blockchain and zero‐knowledge proof by Dongmei Li, Xiaohui Ke, Xiaomei Zhang, Yujin Zhang

“…Finally, as the security and performance analysis shows, the scheme in this paper has better security, higher efficiency and more comprehensive functions.…”
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