Occupational cold stress and rewarming alters skin temperature thresholds for manual dexterity decrements: An exploratory study by Christopher L. Chapman, Brandon M. Roberts, Erica A. Schafer, John W. Castellani, Karl E. Friedl, Adam W. Potter, David P. Looney

“…Abstract The skin temperature thresholds at which precipitous reductions in dexterity occur in cold environments, and whether they are altered by rewarming, are not well defined. …”
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Autonomic and physiological stress responses in navy divers: the protective role of diving experience by Yu-Ju Chen, Yuan-Sheng Tzeng, Yuan-Sheng Tzeng, Shih-En Tang, Shih-En Tang, Chi-Rong Li, Shu-Yu Wu, Kun-Lun Huang, Kun-Lun Huang

“…This study examined how prior deep diving experience influences autonomic regulation and stress biomarkers during a simulated dive to a depth of 220 feet.MethodsTwenty-eight Navy divers (15 experienced, 13 novice) underwent psychological assessments (perceived stress, anxiety, fear) and salivary biomarker analysis (cortisol, amylase) pre- and post-dive. …”
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A Review of Systematic Methodologies for Shipyard Facility Layout Design by Ghulam Tulus Pambudi, Gunawan Gunawan, Dimas Angga Fakhri Muzhoffar, Wanda Rulita Sari

“…Heuristic algorithms, including genetic algorithms and simulated annealing, offer flexible and rapid solutions but may not always achieve global optimization. …”
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Energy management system for PV-based distributed generators in AC microgrids using an adapted JAYA optimizer to minimize operational costs, energy losses, and CO2 emissions by Nicolás Ignacio Labra-Cáceres, Luis Fernando Grisales-Noreña, Rubén Iván Bolaños, Jhony Andrés Guzmán-Henao, Oscar Danilo Montoya

“…The results demonstrated that the adapted JAYA algorithm was the most effective for both test systems. Achieving average reductions for both scenarios of 31.23%, 40.61%, and 31.53% in operational costs, energy losses, and CO2 emissions, respectively.…”
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Semen Quality, Testicular Cell Apoptosis, and Transcriptome Analysis Following Mild Scrotal Heat Stress in Wugu–Hu Crossbred and Hu Rams by Shikun Chen, Mingxu Jiang, Yanyun Wang, Qingjie Pan, Henry Annandale, Peter Charles Irons, Huansheng Dong

“…Hu and Wugu × Hu rams underwent scrotal insulation to simulate mild heat stress, resulting in a 3.0 ± 0.1 °C increase in scrotal surface temperature. …”
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Tensile strength and fracture behaviors of granite specimens after thermal treatment: Experimental and GBM numerical insights by Yan-Hua Huang, Hao Yin, Sheng-Qi Yang, Gan Feng, Ming-Xu Li, Kun-Bo Zhang, Wen-Ling Tian

“…A numerical model based on digital image processing (DIP) and the grain-based model (GBM) was developed, with coefficients of thermal expansion of different minerals incorporated. Simulated results closely matched the Brazilian test results. …”
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Managing ecosystem services in the Brazilian Amazon: the influence of deforestation and forest degradation in the world’s largest rain forest by Walter Leal Filho, Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis, Moara Almeida Canova, Marcio Cataldi, Giulia Angelina Silva da Costa, Alex Enrich-Prast, Elias Symeonakis, Francis Q. Brearley

“…Results indicate substantial reductions in regional precipitation, hydrological disruptions affecting agricultural productivity, and an increasing risk of the Amazon transitioning from a carbon sink to a carbon source. …”
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Machine learning and optimization in hybrid energy storage systems: Integrating MPC, PSO, MILP, and ANN for grid stability and efficiency by Rajesh M. Bhagat, Dilendra B. Jasutkar, Amitkumar B. Ranit, Vikrant S. Vairagade, Balram Yelamasetti, Sagar D. Shelare, Shubham Sharma, Abinash Mahapatro, V.K. Bupesh Raja, Quadri Noorulhasan Naveed, Naoufel Kraiem, Saiful Islam, Jasmina Lozanovic

“…ANN provides high precision predictions for energy management, hence enhancing the process of decision making for various cases. Simulations show up to 15.8% reductions in energy losses, 21.4% enhancements in grid stability, and 90% improvements in the operation efficiency as compared to the current methods. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of the water footprint and virtual water trade in global cotton production and trade by Betelhem W. Demeke, Lokendra S. Rathore, Mesfin M. Mekonnen, Wenfeng Liu

“…Using a global gridded crop model, the study simulated yield and water use of flax and cotton from 1972 to 2018 at 30 arcmin resolution. …”
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A metaheuristic optimization framework inspired by virus mutations and its ability to optimize the structural design of 2D and 3D steel frames compared to other methods by Mehdi Ghasri, Hamid Reza Karimi, Abdolhamid Salarnia

“…Results demonstrate MVPO’s superior performance, achieving weight reductions of 0.18 %–24.2 % across all structures, including the complex 3D frame, while requiring 11.2 %–61.62 % fewer structural analyses than competitors. …”
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Spatio-temporal dynamics of urbanization and environmental sustainability: A predictive modelling approach to forecasting land use transitions in Vellore, India by Sai Saraswathi Vijayaraghavalu, Kumaraguru Arumugam, Sakshi Dange

“…Utilising satellite imagery from 2017, 2020, and 2023, the analysis reveals substantial transformations in land use patterns, with urban expansion increasing from 13.23 % to 17.14 %, alongside reductions in forest cover (66.18 % to 63.53 %) and agricultural land (16.48 % to 15.05 %). …”
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Image Similarity Quantum Algorithm and Its Application in Image Retrieval Systems by Qingchuan Yang, Xianing Feng, Lianfu Wei

“…We conducted experiments using a quantum simulator to implement the AE-QIP algorithm and evaluate its effectiveness in the image retrieval tasks. …”
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The impact of subsidies on projected heat pump adoption and residential heating emissions in Massachusetts by Emma K Walter, Matthew J Eckelman

“…This study examines the impact of various state-level subsidy scenarios on adoption rates, emission reductions, and associated co-benefits in MA and the region. …”
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Characterization of the poro-mechanical properties of synthetic coquinas using 3D imaging techniques by Francisco José Rodrigues da Silva Junior, Raquel Quadros Velloso, Sidnei Paciornik, Marcos Henrique de Pinho Maurício, Alexandr Zhemchuzhnikov

“…The porosity of all samples decreased significantly under stress, with reductions of 87.5% for S1, 70.0% for S2, and 85.9% for S3. …”
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Integrating renewable energy solutions in sustainable building projects: a case study of Nigerian urban centers by H. C. O. Unegbu, D. S. Yawas, B. Dan-asabe, A. A. Alabi

“…A comprehensive methodology was employed, including data collection through semi-structured interviews, site visits, and simulations using energy performance modeling software. …”
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Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Estimation of Rice Canopy LAI and LCC by UAV Coupled RTM and Machine Learning by Zhongyu Jin, Hongze Liu, Huini Cao, Shilong Li, Fenghua Yu, Tongyu Xu

“…These values show significant improvements over the PROSAIL dataset models, with RMSE reductions of 0.1076 and 6.3297 μg · cm⁻², respectively. …”
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Operation-Aware System Design for Synergistic Integration of Regenerative Braking Energy of Railway Systems into EV Fast Charging Stations by Sepehr Najafilarijani, Seyed Saeed Fazel, Mokhtar Bozorg, Hamed Jafari Kaleybar

“…The results showcase the potential of employing SETS as an efficient means to mitigate the challenges associated with FCSs, especially peak shaving and cost reductions, paving the way for a more sustainable electric transportation system.…”
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The clinical performance of robotic assisted navigation system versus conventional freehand technique for percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy by Yifan Jing, Jian Jing, Jiayi Liu, Jian Zhang, Yong Jin, Xuming Bai

“…These reductions were accompanied by a significantly lower rate of pneumothorax (P = 0.05), a common complication in PTNB procedures. …”
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Study on energy retrofits for rural residential envelopes in Northwest China by Ping Liu, Miaomiao Li, Jiaolan Zhu, Weijie Yuan

“…Using orthogonal experiments and DeST-h simulations, optimal combinations of envelope elements were identified, and the entropy method was applied to evaluate energy savings, incremental costs, cost-effectiveness, payback periods, and carbon-emission reductions. …”
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Influence of aging on dermal elastin fiber architecture and skin firmness assessed by finite element modeling by Fei Jiang, Takeshi Tohgasaki, Mayuko Kami, Ryota Sanuki, Yuya Nakata, Shinya Kondo, Xian Chen

“…Unconfined compression simulations were conducted to evaluate skin’s elastic resistance force and correlate it with quantified geometric parameters of the elastin networks. …”
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