TSAS—YOLOv8: An Optimization Detection Model for Capturing Small Target Features and Processing Key Information by Yongbo Yuan, Linlin Cao

“…To address this issue, we propose the TSAS-YOLOv8 method. This method defines the T-CMUNeXt module and introduces a new Backbone structure based on this module, leveraging its multi-scale feature fusion advantage to capture the subtle features of small targets. …”
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Good Governance and Seigniorage in a Selected OPEC Countries and Iran by ALI Rashid Shamkhal, Kambiz Paykarjou, beitollah Akbari Moghaddam

“…Therefore, based on the results obtained from the analysis of responce functions in empirical analysis, it is essential to pay attention to changing and improving the methods of governance and administration of the country. …”
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Risk of AI Algorithmic Discrimination Embedded in Government Data Governance and Its Prevention and Control by PENG Lihui, ZHANG Qiong, LI Tianyi

“…Through systematic analysis, this study aims to reveal the potential risks of AI algorithms in government data governance, especially the causes and manifestations of algorithmic discrimination, and then it proposes effective solutions to protect citizens' legitimate rights and interests from being violated, and to maintain government credibility and social justice. [Method/Process] This study adopts the literature induction method to extensively collect domestic and international related data on the application of AI in government data governance, including academic papers, policy documents, and case studies. …”
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Methodology and Application of Adaptive and Sequential Approaches in Contemporary Clinical Trials by Zhengjia Chen, Yichuan Zhao, Ye Cui, Jeanne Kowalski

“…The application of adaptive and sequential methods in clinical trials has significantly improved the flexibility, efficiency, therapeutic effect, and validity of trials. …”
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Key Issues and Prospects for Low-Carbon Operation and Scheduling of the New Power System from an Electricity-Carbon Coupling Perspective by ZHAO Junhua, BAI Yan, WANG Zhidong

“…Moreover， market simulation methods faced a contradiction between insufficient interpretability and overly stringent assumptions， and the integration of renewable energy units （characterized by near-zero short-term marginal costs） undermined traditional pricing models and complicated multi-period cost allocation.…”
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Determinants of Banking Profitability in Angola: A Panel Data Analysis with Dynamic GMM Estimation by Eurico Lionjanga Cangombe, Luís Gomes Almeida, Fernando Oliveira Tavares

“…Banking concentration presents mixed effects, enhancing net interest income while potentially undermining efficiency. Economic growth supports profitability, whereas inflation exerts a negative influence. …”
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Assessing the thermal cracking process of coal in high-temperature environment: an ultrasonic approach by Junjun Feng, Junjun Feng, Shigeng Li, Chuanhua Xu, Jun Peng, Qisong Huang

“…The ultrasonic method based on the theoretical model provides an innovative approach for assessing the coal thermal cracking process, contributing to improved environmental sustainability in deep coal mining.…”
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Thematic Analysis of Factors Influencing Helmet Non-Use among Motorcyclists in Gorgan by Vajihe Jalaeian Bakhshande, Seyes Rasoul Davoodi

“…Data analysis was conducted using the Depoy and Gitlin method. The validity and reliability of the study were ensured through auditing techniques and analytical comparisons. …”
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Examining the Influence of the Shadow Economy on the Performance of Financial Markets and the Banking Sector in BRICS Countries: A Panel SUR Approach by Jaber Hasan Mhejir, Samad Hekmati Farid, Ali Reza Zadeh, Yousef Mohammad Zadeh

“…The diversion of financial and banking resources to shadow economic activities impairs the allocation of these resources to productive and formal endeavors, potentially undermining the efficiency of financial and banking operations. …”
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Contextual Vulnerability Should Guide Fair Subject Selection in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials by Gianna Strand

“…Contextual vulnerability is an important consideration in reviewing proposed subject selection methods. Some recipients are uniquely prone to receiving an unfair offer to enroll in an experimental clinical trial when excluded from allograft waitlists due to psychosocial or compliance evaluations. …”
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Optimizing Medical IoT Disaster Management with Data Compression by Nunudzai Mrewa, Athirah Mohd Ramly, Angela Amphawan, Tse Kian Neo

“…This data overload makes processing and transmitting information efficiently a significant hurdle, potentially undermining the benefits of this union. …”
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Understanding the relationship: Financial inclusion's influence on bank stability in emerging economies by Shaoming Han, Cheng Qian, Nawal Abdalla Adam, Norboy Karimov, Wang Zhang

“…The findings reveal that financial inclusion generally enhances bank stability and positively influences operational efficiency and funding stability. However, during periods of lax financial regulations or excessive government intervention, banks may engage in riskier behaviors, potentially undermining stability. …”
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Context of Institutional Trust Erosion: An Inquiry into Workers' Experiences in Accessing Support and Welfare Institutions by Mohadeseh Zia Naserani, Hossein Afrasiabi, SeyedAlireza Afshani, Hamid Ebadollahi-Chanzanagh

“…Materials & MethodsIn this exploratory study, a constructivist grounded theory approach rooted in the interpretive-critical paradigm was employed. …”
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Workplace Incivility and Job Alienation: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Social Capital and the Moderating Role of Psychological Capital by Fariborz Fathi Chegeni, Mostafa OmidNezhad

“…Social capital in the workplace refers to a network of relationships built on mutual trust, cooperation, knowledge sharing, and shared norms, all of which enhance organizational cohesion and efficiency. Workplace incivility undermines trust, the foundation of social capital. …”
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Controlling solidification cracks in laser beam welding of AA6005 using Al2O3 and TiC nanoparticles dispersed in a Cu coating by M.H. Khan, S. Jabar, T.I. Khan, H.R. Kotadia, P. Franciosa

“…Laser beam welding is a critical joining method for wrought 6xxx series aluminium (Al) alloys; however, its broader adoption is hindered by the susceptibility to solidification cracking, which undermines weld integrity and restricts the production of high-quality joints. …”
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Gender and Gender Inequalities: Elucidating the Role of Supervisor–Employee Gender Congruence Through United States Survey Results by Kuk-Kyoung Moon, Jaeyoung Lim

“…Gender inequalities in the workplace present a profound challenge, undermining not only the psychological well-being and performance of employees but also the fabric of organizational justice and efficiency. …”
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Public–private partnership in pipelining science of acute care ecosystem: Insights from Taiwan's Presidential Hackathon by Chao‐Wen Chen, Yung‐Sung Yeh, Ta‐Chien Chan, Yi‐Syuan Wu

“…This disorganization undermined collaboration and response efficiency. Methods Taiwan's Presidential Hackathon introduced an innovative approach to improving the trauma system by integrating digital pipeline science through public–private partnerships (PPPs). …”
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Educational Stress and Artificial Intelligence Tools: A Study of International Students’ Experiences in Spanish Higher Education by Aida Mehrad, Mohammad Hossein Tahriri Zangeneh, Meriem Bouzedif, Neema George Rweramila

“…Employing quantitative methods, the research investigates students’ experiences with AI-powered educational technologies. …”
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Rethinking the potential of urban agriculture as a climate resilience strategy: Evidence from Accra, Ghana by Gideon Baffoe, Philip Antwi-Agyei

“…We employ a mixed-methods approach, drawing on stakeholder interviews, document analysis, and policy reviews to provide empirical insights while guided by resilience theory and the political ecology framework as analytical lenses. …”
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AS-TBR: An Intrusion Detection Model for Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure by Hao Ma, Yifan Fan, Yiying Zhang

“…A significant challenge in AMI traffic data is the severe class imbalance, where existing methods tend to favor majority class samples while neglecting the detection of minority class attacks, thereby undermining the overall reliability of the detection system. …”
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