A lightweight multi-path convolutional neural network architecture using optimal features selection for multiclass classification of brain tumor using magnetic resonance images by Amreen Batool, Yung-Cheol Byun

“…The proposed M-CNN achieves accurate brain tumor classification with reduced overfitting risks and optimized computational efficiency.…”
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Has the green total factor productivity increased in the early stage of the establishment of smart city. by An-Wei Wan, Wei Cui

“…Specifically, there is a U-shaped relationship between the technological efficiency of smart cities and their GTFP. …”
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USING RUBBER TUBES TO GENERATE MICRO BUBBLES FOR AERATION SYSTEM IN SEMI-INTENSIVE FISH FARMING by Tarek FOUDA, Abd-Elrahman ELRAYES, Abd-Elhameed ELHANAFY, Mohamed GHONAME

“…Experiments were conducted to investigate and determine the effects of air flow rate, tube wall thickness, depth from the surface and design shape on saturation time, the oxygen mass transfer coefficient and standard aeration efficiency. …”
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Remote Sensing of Forest Gap Dynamics in the Białowieża Forest: Comparison of Multitemporal Airborne Laser Scanning and High-Resolution Aerial Imagery Point Clouds by Miłosz Mielcarek, Sylwia Kurpiewska, Kacper Guderski, Dorota Dobrowolska, Ewa Zin, Łukasz Kuberski, Yousef Erfanifard, Krzysztof Stereńczak

“…ALS data not only identified a greater number of CGs, particularly smaller ones (below 500 m²), but also produced a more precise representation of CG shape and structure. In conclusion, precise, multi-temporal remote sensing data on the distribution and size of canopy gaps enable effective monitoring of structural changes and disturbances in forest stands, which in turn supports more efficient forest management, e.g., planning of forest regeneration.…”
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High-Density DArT Markers and Phenotypic Characterization of Cowpea Accessions (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) by B. G. Adu, R. Adu Amoah, L. M. Aboagye, M. G. Abdoul Aziz, R. Boampong

“…We characterized 16 cowpea accession collections in Ghana using agromorphological traits and high-density silicoDArT markers for breeding and efficient conservational purposes. Principal component analysis indicated pod, leaf, and seed characters such as pod length, seeds per pod, terminal leaves shape, number of leaves, hundred seed weight, and seed weight per plant as discriminatory traits in revealing the variation among the accessions. …”
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Computational Investigation of Long Free-Span Submarine Pipelines with Buoyancy Modules Using an Automated Python–Abaqus Framework by Ty Phuor, Pavel A. Trapper, Alon Urlainis, Avshalom Ganz

“…The analysis indicates that pipeline deformation and natural frequency are highly sensitive to variations in buoyancy arrangements, pipeline geometry, and load conditions, whereas the normalized mode shapes remain largely unaffected. Practical implications include the ability to rapidly optimize buoyancy module placements, reducing resonance risks from vortex-induced vibrations (VIVs), thus enhancing the preliminary design efficiency and pipeline safety. …”
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Precision-enhanced deburring using machining force feedback control for various casting materials by Ryuji NAKAGAWA, Masakazu FUJIMOTO, Ryosuke TASAKI

“…By regulating the tool feed velocity to maintain a consistent machining reaction force, the system achieves highly accurate and efficient material deburring. Deburring experiments were performed to determine appropriate feedback control parameters. …”
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A Rapid Concrete Crack Detection Method Based on Improved YOLOv8 by Yongzhen Wang, Jiacong He

“…An improved YOLOv8 (You Only Look Once version 8) model is proposed to tackle the challenges of low detection accuracy and slow speed resulting from the complex background and shape diversity of concrete cracks. Firstly, a lightweight feature fusion module, GE_Conv, is designed by integrating the Ghost Module and Efficient Channel Attention in series. …”
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Machine-Learning-Based Analysis of Internal Forces in Reinforced Concrete Conical and Cylindrical Tanks Under Hydrostatic Pressure Considering Material Nonlinearity by May Haggag, Mohamed K. Ismail, Ahmed Elansary

“…However, simplified analytical methods fall short in providing an accurate analysis, while traditional methods, such as finite element modeling, can be computationally intensive and time-consuming, especially when dealing with nonlinear material properties and complex geometries, like conical and cylindrical shapes. This highlights the need for a more efficient and simplified analysis approach. …”
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Effects of aging and valence on emotional response inhibition: conclusions from a novel stop-signal task by Jill D. Waring, Stephanie N. Hartling

“…Thus, while response inhibition is less efficient in older adults, it does not differ by emotion across adulthood. …”
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Effect of protrusion structure on the performance of an advanced hydrodynamic cavitation reactor: An entropy-based analysis by Gaoju Xia, Sivakumar Manickam, Jingwei Li, Zhiqiang Yin, Wenlong Wang, Xun Sun

“…These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of energy efficiency in ARHCRs and offer a foundation for optimizing reactor design to minimize energy consumption and enhance process intensification.…”
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The Effect of Non-Transferred Plasma Torch Electrodes on Plasma Jet: A Computational Study by Sai Likitha Siddanathi, Lars-Göran Westerberg, Hans O. Åkerstedt, Henrik Wiinikka, Alexey Sepman

“…The study concludes by evaluating thermal efficiency across geometry configurations. Flat cathodes demonstrated the highest efficiency, while the anode shape had minimal impact.…”
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Investigating the role of foreign aid, FDI, and remittance on the public health of selected South Asian countries by Md. Atik Hasan, Shabikunnahar Suborna, Afrida Jinnurain Urbee

“…Developing countries, especially South Asian countries still need research and policies to efficiently utilize the contributions of these external capital sources in their health sector. …”
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Quality of Life Philosophy V. Seizing the Meaning of Life and Becoming Well Again by Søren Ventegodt, Niels Jørgen Andersen, Joav Merrick

“…This paper presents a positive philosophy of life developed to support and inspire patients to take more responsibility for their own lives and to draw more efficiently on their known or hidden resources. The idea is that everybody can become wiser, use themselves better, and thus improve quality of life, subjective health, and the ability to function.To be responsible means to see yourself as the cause of your own existence and state of being. …”
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The Effects of Cognitive Load on Pupil Dilation in Volleyball Players: An Eye-Tracking Study by Tugba Nalcacigil, Gülcin Güler, Semra Bıdıl, Nuran Küçük, Tugce Toktay, Deniz Simsek

“…Enhancing cognitive training protocols in volleyball may improve athletes’ ability to process visual information efficiently and execute rapid motor responses under high-pressure conditions.   …”
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Exploring the link between soil health and crop productivity by Yingying Xing, Xiukang Wang, Adnan Mustafa

“…The review highlights how soil texture, nutrient availability, and moisture levels directly impact on root growth, water uptake, and nutrient use efficiencies, while also exploring how diverse cropping systems enhance soil ecology and biodiversity. …”
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Complex interspecific and intersexual patterns of wing design in Heliconius butterflies by Luis Mendoza-Cuenca

“…In butterflies, interspecific and intersexual variation in wing design morphology modifies aerodynamic efficiency and individuals’ flight costs. Wing design involves traits like wing shape and size, which determine flight performance and behavioral ability, which determine individuals’ flight performance and behavioural capacity under their ecological and reproductive requirements. …”
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The Influence of Anode Inner Contour on Atmospheric DC Plasma Spraying Process by Kui Wen, Min Liu, Kesong Zhou, Xuezhang Liu, Renzhong Huang, Jie Mao, Kun Yang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Chunming Deng, Changguang Deng

“…In this study, the effects of anode inner contour, standard cylindrical nozzle, and cone-shaped Laval nozzle with conical shape diverging exit (CSL nozzle) on the arc voltage, net power, thermal efficiency, plasma jet characteristics, in-flight particle behaviors, and coating properties have been systematically investigated under atmospheric plasma spraying conditions. …”
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YOLOv8-Based Estimation of Estrus in Sows Through Reproductive Organ Swelling Analysis Using a Single Camera by Iyad Almadani, Mohammed Abuhussein, Aaron L. Robinson

“…Accurate and efficient estrus detection in sows is crucial in modern agricultural practices to ensure optimal reproductive health and successful breeding outcomes. …”
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Circular Thinking In A Technological Age: Designing For A Regenerative Future by Mohammed Ali Berawi, Perdana Miraj, Mustika Sari

“…By placing humanity at the core of this vision, we ensure that we are not just building a more efficient system, but a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous world. …”
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