De-embedding a pair of dipoles to calibrate the mutual impedance plasma density diagnostic by M. C. Paliwoda, E. M. Tejero, G. R. Gatling

“…The antenna system of this study is composed of two dipoles connected by rigid coax cables to their respective calibration boxes. …”
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Rattraper le nouvel Occident : « L’initiative d’excellence » allemande, les études régionales et la re-production des inégalités by Manuela Boatcă

“…However, while earlier steps in this direction only created a wider array of employment options for researchers, the argument of this paper is that the excellence initiative represents what has been called a process of “indirect commercialization” (Reinhard Kreckel) or an instance of “academic capitalism” (Slaughter/Leslie) of/in the Western European university system, which traditionally relied on state financing and state control of university finances. …”
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SOT-MRAM-based true in-memory computing architecture for approximate multiplication by Min Song, Qilong Tang, Xintong Ouyang, Wei Duan, Yan Xu, Shuai Zhang, Long You

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Association between anxiety and non-coding genetic variants of the galanin neuropeptide. by Gergely Keszler, Zsuzsanna Molnár, Zsolt Rónai, Mária Sasvári-Székely, Anna Székely, Eszter Kótyuk

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) occurring either in the regulatory 5' or 3' flanking regions or within intronic sequences of the galanin gene have been genotyped with a high-throughput TaqMan OpenArray qPCR system in 526 healthy students (40% males). …”
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Self-supported β-Ga2O3 nanowires and for stretchable solar-blind UV photodetectors by Wuxu Zhang, Ziyin Xiang, Tengfei Ma, Baoru Bian, Jinyun Liu, Yuanzhao Wu, Yiwei Liu, Jie Shang, Run-Wei Li

“…We further demonstrate the practical applicability of this technology by fabricating a functional photodetector array capable of solar-blind UV imaging, paving the way for next-generation intelligent firefighting systems.…”
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Simulation, Modeling, and Analysis of Soliton Waves Interaction and Propagation in CNN Transmission Lines for Innovative Data Communication and Processing by G. Borgese, S. Vena, P. Pantano, C. Pace, E. Bilotta

“…A single transmission line consists of a 1D array of cells that interact with neighboring cells, through both linear and nonlinear connections. …”
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A Review of Fused Filament Fabrication of Metal Parts (Metal FFF): Current Developments and Future Challenges by Johnson Jacob, Dejana Pejak Simunec, Ahmad E. Z. Kandjani, Adrian Trinchi, Antonella Sola

“…Although powder-based systems have dominated the metal 3D printing landscape in the past, FFF’s popularity for producing metal parts (“metal FFF”) is growing. …”
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Transformation of Industry Management in the Rocket and Space Industry Based on Digital Technologies by Vasily Kupriyanovsky, Roman Stupin, Vladimir Sukhomlin, Konstantin Utolin

“…As predictive condition of effective digitalization of the main, the administrative and supporting processes at the enterprises carrying out actions for transformation of system of sectoral management is considered: implementations of flexible forms of project management, forming of array structures, and development of technology cooperation and improvement of formats of interaction of the state, business and citizens. …”
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Genetic Uniqueness and Pomological Diversity Among the Apple Accessions Maintained Within the Croatian National Clonal Germplasm Repository by Danijel Čiček, Almira Konjić, Martina Skendrović Babojelić, Predrag Vujević, Silvio Šimon, Fuad Gaši

“…In order to assess the advantage of a high-resolution marker system, such as SNPs, compared to low-resolution markers, such as SSRs, a subset of 23 unique apple accessions and eight reference cultivars were genotyped using the 480K Affymetrix Axiom SNP array. …”
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Multibeam Beamforming Technology in Microwave Power Transfer and Harvesting by Fabio Silva, Pedro Pinho, Nuno Borges Carvalho

“…In particular, Microwave Power Transfer (MPT), both Near-field (NF) and Far-field (FF), use Electromagnetic (EM) waves to transfer power between two points. However, these systems still present some downsides, mainly efficiency-wise. …”
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio Enhancements Enabling 1.6-km Outdoor Visible Light Communication Using Vehicle Lights and Cameras by Don E. Barber, Sean M. Kennedy, John C. McEachen, Murali Tummala

“…Compact optical magnification increases both selectivity and array gain, providing over 10 dB of SNR gain at 1.6 km. …”
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Taxonomy of Existing Sustainable Smart City IoT Projects by Frederick T. Sheldon, Youssef Saleh, Matthew Cox, Ananth A. Jillepalli, Bhaskar P. Rimal, Ahmed Abdel-Rahim

“…This represents a useful opportunity to explore an array of Smart City implementations that depend on evolving IoT technology solutions. …”
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Three-dimensional agitated saline contrast transesophageal echocardiography for the diagnosis of patent foramen ovale by Seo-Yeon Gwak, Kyu Kim, Hyun-Jung Lee, Iksung Cho, Geu-Ru Hong, Jong-Won Ha, Chi Young Shim

“…In 158 ischemic stroke patients (52 women; age: 63.6 ± 14.0 years) undergoing TEE to assess embolic sources, 2D and 3D ASC tests were performed using the EPIQ CVx ultrasound system (Philips Medical Systems, Andover, MA) with a 2–8 MHz transesophageal matrix array transducer (X8-2t). …”
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Research on Region Noise Reduction and Feature Analysis of Total Focus Method Ultrasound Image Based on Branch Pipe Fillet Weld by Yuqin Wang, Yong Li, Yangguang Bu, Shaohua Dong, Haotian Wei, Jingwei Cheng

“…Firstly, a multi-mode, fully focused real-time imaging software system was developed to address the specificity of the detection object; secondly, a phased array detection system based on 64 elements was constructed; finally, a region wavelet denoising method based on TFM images was proposed to solve the problem of artifacts caused by poor coupling; and based on the feature extraction method for a minimum rectangle, we analyzed the size, position, angle, and other information regarding defects. …”
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Wordline Input Bias Scheme for Neural Network Implementation in 3D-NAND Flash by Hwiho Hwang, Gyeonghae Kim, Dayeon Yu, Hyungjin Kim

“…In this study, we propose a neuromorphic computing system based on a 3D-NAND flash architecture that utilizes analog input voltages applied through wordlines (WLs). …”
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Deep Learning- and Multi-Point Analysis-Based Systematic Deformation Warning for Arch Dams by Tao Zhou, Xiubo Niu, Ning Ma, Futing Sun, Shilin Gong

“…Firstly, the causal model (HST) is utilized to extract the environmental factors as convolutional neural network (CNN) array samples, and the absolute deformation residual sequences of multiple points are obtained by HST-MultiCNN. …”
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Adaptive Varifocal Lenses Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuator by Shibiao Li, Lin Liu, Haoyue Xing, Zhaohui Li, Yang Cheng

“…Optical imaging systems using varifocal lenses have been widely used in many applications over the past several decades, such as machine vision devices, consumer electronic products, and medical instruments. …”
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Complex multimorbidity and mortality in Japan: a prospective propensity-matched cohort study by Ichiro Kawachi, Junko Saito, Daisuke Kato

“…This study compared the prediction of mortality among older Japanese adults between CMM and conventional MM.Design A population-based prospective cohort study.Setting The Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, a nationwide longitudinal cohort study, which ran from 2010 to 2016.Participants Functionally independent individuals who were older than 65 and had complete illness data at the time of baseline survey were eligible.Outcomes measure CMM was defined as the coexistence of 3 or more body system disorders at baseline. We calculated the propensity for each individual to develop CMM based on a wide array of characteristics, including socioeconomic status and health behaviours. …”
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Nanomedicine in Cancer Therapeutics: Current Perspectives from Bench to Bedside by K. M. Abdullah, Gunjan Sharma, Ajay P. Singh, Jawed A. Siddiqui

“…Rapid advances in nanotechnology and an evolving understanding of cancer mechanisms have propelled the development of a diverse array of nanocarriers to vanquish the hurdles in achieving sophisticated drug delivery with reduced off-target toxicity. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A NEW RP-HPLC METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SOFOSBUVIR AND DACLATASVIR by Syed Hassan Murtaza, Ahmed Umer Sohaib Ahmed, Tassawer-e-Meran, Sonam Anees, Najam-ul-Hassan Khan, Kishwar Sultana

“…Methodology: The chromatographic analyses were carried out using Shimadzu HPLC gradient system (LC20), while the other HPLC system used for the peak purity and repeated validation studies was Agilent 1260 Infinity fitted with diode array detector. …”
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