Integration of Wind Power for Sustainable Energy at Lagos State University of Science and Technology: A Feasibility Study by Akachukwu Oyim, Opeyemi Akerekan, Nwachukwu Ogbonna

“…The research focuses on the application of a five-bladed horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) and emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions due to the depletion of conventional sources and the environmental impact of fossil-fuel-powered generators. …”
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Generalization to d-dimensions of a fermionic path integral for exact enumeration of polygons on hypercubic lattices by M. Ostilli, G. W. C. Rocha, C. G. Bezerra, G. M. Viswanathan

“…Indeed, the non-quadratic functional form of the Grassmann action that we derive here provides a very clear picture of the formidable mathematical obstruction that would need to be overcome. Specifically, in d dimensions, the Grassmann action contains terms of degree $$2(d-1)$$ 2 ( d - 1 ) , so the model describes interacting rather than free fermions. …”
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Insulin and Metformin are Associated With Reduced Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis by Steven Lehrer, Peter H. Rheinstein

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Energy-Efficient Deep Learning for Cloud Detection Onboard Nanosatellite by Imane Khalil, Amina Daghouri, Mohammed Alae Chanoui, Zouhair Guennoun, Adnane Addaim

“…Deep learning has been increasingly utilized for cloud detection in Earth observation nanosatellites, offering effective solutions to enhance mission performance. Traditional methods of image capture, onboard storage, and transmission face challenges such as bandwidth limitations and the transmission of cloud-obstructed images, highlighting the need for efficient onboard artificial intelligence. …”
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Leaching Kinetics of Ironmaking Blast Furnace Slag as a Source of Calcium for CO₂ Sequestration by Makhitha Masipa, Itumeleng Kohitlhetse, Hilary Rutto, Kentse Motsetse, Malibongwe S. Manono

“…An ironmaking blast furnace slag was prepared and dissolved in lixiviant solutions of known concentrations for the leaching of calcium. …”
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Optimization of delivery routes for takeout under time-varying road networks by Jiaci Wang, Liang Huang, Yuanqiao Wen, Yamin Huang, Man Zhu

“…Additionally, the research aims to provide practical recommendations and solutions to reduce delivery operation costs and improve customer satisfaction.…”
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Beyond Static Estimates: Dynamic Simulation of Fire–Evacuation Interaction in Historical Districts by Zhi Yue, Zhe Ma, Di Yao, Yue He, Linglong Gu, Shizhong Jing

“…Dynamic simulations of 16 scenarios reveal critical spatial impacts: within 30 min, ≥28% of streets became impassable, with central ignition points causing faster obstructions. Static models underestimate evacuation durations by up to 135%, neglecting early stage congestions and detours caused by high-temperature zones. …”
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Sustainability powered by digitalization? (Re-)politicizing the debate by Florian Steig, Pascal D. Koenig, Jens Marquardt, Angela Oels, Jörg Radtke, Rainer Rehak, Sabine Weiland

“…As ecological crises escalate, various stakeholders frame digitalization as a key solution for sustainability transformations. Besides incremental optimization, this promise has not materialized yet. …”
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Semantic communication aware reinforcement learning for communication fault-tolerant UAV collaborative control by ZHANG Yang, GU Hongyu, FENG Bohao, WANG Ran

“…This research provides valuable insights into viable solutions for future UAV swarm collaborations within communication-constrained and interfered environments.…”
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Assessing the impact of overhead agrivoltaic systems on GNSS signal performance for precision agriculture by Sergio Vélez, João Valente, Tamara Bretzel, Max Trommsdorff

“…Agrivoltaic systems, which integrate solar energy production with agricultural practices, present a sustainable solution to optimize land use. However, specific configurations, such as overhead solar panels, can obstruct Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, which are vital for precision agriculture technologies. …”
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Effect of Seed Priming on Germination and Seedling Parameters of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in Lamjung, Nepal. by Rekha Badu, Santoshi Malla, Sara Rawal, Sandesh Thapa

“…Poor seed germination obstructs the early and uniform seedling emergence at the sub-optimal conditions which can be a major setback to early spring cucumber growers. …”
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Marriage, Law and Polyamory. Rebutting Mononormativity with Sexual Orientation Discourse? by Christian Klesse

“…I argue that advocating a sexual orientation model of polyamory is likely to reduce the complexity and transformative potential of poly intimacies, limit the scope and reach of potential litigation, obstruct the capacity of poly activism to form alliances and increase the likelihood of poly activism to settle for legal solutions (i.e. marriage) that are exclusive and reproductive of a culture of privilege. …”
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Creation and implementation of a novel clinical workflow based on the AAST uniform anatomic severity grading system for emergency general surgery conditions by Lisa Marie Knowlton, Jeff Choi, David Spain, Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell, Kovi E Bessoff, Aussama Khalaf Nassar

“…The most common diagnoses were small bowel obstruction (n=470, 20.5%), acute cholecystitis (n=384, 16.8%), and appendicitis (n=370, 16.1%). …”
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Particle size and fat content in coconut milk impact bioactive compounds and inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus in Thai red curry products by Sunee Eadmusik, Nirucha Boontest, Sriwiang Rittisak, Phanida Renumal, Pakkawat Detchewa, Chanthima Phungamngoen

“…High concentrations of coconut milk obstructed the extraction efficiency of phenolic compounds. …”
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A case of successful treatment of an extremely preterm infant with necrotic enterocolitis complicated by sepsis of bacterial and fungal etiology by M. Yu. Kurochkin, A. H. Davydova, M. O. Makarova, I. H. Denysenko, Yu. V. Horodkova

“…An extremely preterm, very low birth weight infant underwent nine traumatic surgical interventions for NEC with gastric and intestinal perforation, diffuse peritonitis, and adhesive intestinal obstruction. The child’s condition was complicated by sepsis of mixed bacterial and fungal etiology. …”
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Advanced Monocular Outdoor Pose Estimation in Autonomous Systems: Leveraging Optical Flow, Depth Estimation, and Semantic Segmentation with Dynamic Object Removal by Alireza Ghasemieh, Rasha Kashef

“…While widespread for outdoor localization, GPS systems face limitations in obstructed environments such as dense urban areas, forests, and indoor spaces. …”
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Energy Efficiency Maximization in RISs-Assisted UAVs-Based Edge Computing Network Using Deep Reinforcement Learning by Chuanwen Luo, Jian Zhang, Jianxiong Guo, Yi Hong, Zhibo Chen, Shuyang Gu

“…However, the UAV-to-TD link may be obstructed by ground obstacles such as buildings or trees, leading to sub-optimal data transmission rates. …”
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Cross-sectional exploratory survey among health researchers in Europe on the awareness of and barriers affecting the use of an evidence-based research approach by Tella Lantta, Hans Lund, Malgorzata M Bala, Tina Poklepović Peričić, Joanna Zając, Sabine Van Eerdenbrugh, Luca Pingani, Tamara Prevendar, Anna Prokop-Dorner, Maria Piedade Brandão, Joost van Hoof

“…This paper contributes to a discussion of the issues that obstruct the implementation of the EBR approach and potential solutions to overcome these issues, such as improving the knowledge and skills necessary to practice the EBR approach.…”
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Developing a Transparent Anaemia Prediction Model Empowered With Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Muhammad Sajid Farooq, Muhammad Hassan Ghulam Muhammad, Oualid Ali, Zahid Zeeshan, Muhammad Saleem, Munir Ahmad, Sagheer Abbas, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Taher M. Ghazal

“…Conventional anaemia prediction models, that predominantly rely on statistics and are trained on clinical risk scores, are frequently incapable of providing practical solutions and meaningful insights into anaemia diagnosis. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative investigation of shunt failure in an in vitro hemorrhagic hydrocephalus model by Shaheer Ajaz, Ahmad Faryami, Ayman Suhrawardy, Carolyn A. Harris

“…Saline was utilized to dilute heparinized whole porcine blood to prepare blood-saline solutions at two concentrations of 0.05 and 0.5 volume percent (v/v%). …”
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