MRP-YOLO: An Improved YOLOv8 Algorithm for Steel Surface Defects by Shuxian Zhu, Yajie Zhou

“…As the accuracy of the algorithm increases, its complexity also rises, resulting in a decrease in detection speed, which undermines its practicality. This issue is particularly evident in the context of surface defect detection in industrial parts, where low contrast, small target features, difficult feature extraction, and low real-time detection efficiency are prominent challenges. …”
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Identification of Corrosive Volatile Compounds Found in the Headspace of Chicken Noodle Soup Retorted in Metal Cans by Yajun Wu, Ken Ruffley, Elliot Dhuey, Christopher M. Hadad, Melvin A. Pascall

“…The long-term goal of these studies is to develop an efficient method to investigate how headspace volatile compounds in foods could cause corrosion defects in metal cans and how these could be corrected without undermining the quality and safety of the food. …”
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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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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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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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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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Impact of artificial intelligence in transforming the doctor–cancer patient relationship by P.-E. Heudel, H. Crochet, J.-Y. Blay

“…Materials and methods: This article synthesizes empirical studies and expert opinions to offer a comprehensive understanding of AI’s current role in oncology. …”
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Navigating the Water–Energy Nexus: A Mathematical Approach by Moses Kayanda Kiteto, Cleophas Achisa Mecha

“…This has significantly undermined the efficiency of the plants as these surveys often miss out on complex interactions, lack robust predictive power and fail to account for dynamic temporal changes. …”
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Generative AI in Higher Education: Balancing Innovation and Integrity by Nigel J. Francis, Sue Jones, David P. Smith

“…This paper argues that while GenAI can provide substantial benefits in terms of automation and efficiency, its integration must be managed with care to avoid undermining the authenticity of student work and exacerbating existing inequalities. …”
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The Validity of Cryptocurrency Transactions and the Analysis of Associated Disputes by Hossein Qahari, Javad Hosseinzadeh

“…Methodology This research seeks to analyze the claim for cryptocurrency recovery through a descriptive-analytical method, based on the norms and principles governing the legal system of Iran, particularly the principles and rules of civil procedure. …”
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To the Question of Legal Responsibility for the Use of Cryptal Currencyin Production by A. A. Maksurov

“…Using the capabilities of the system analysis method, formal logic, as well as linguistic and philological techniques and methods of research, the author comments on the norms of the current criminal and administrative legislation on responsibility for the use of cryptocurrency in the calculations.It is concluded that there are significant shortcomings in this area, which does not allow to regulate these public relations in the most efficient way. …”
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Decentralized biobanking platform for organoid research networks by Marielle Gross, Marielle Gross, Ananya Dewan, Mario Macis, Mario Macis, Eve Budd, M. Eifler, Olayinka Odeniran, Jeff Kahn, Jeff Kahn, Jeff Kahn, Robert Clell Miller, Robert Clell Miller, William Sanchez

“…IntroductionOrganoids are living, patient-derived tumor models that are revolutionizing precision medicine and drug development, however current privacy practices strip identifiers, thereby undermining ethics, efficiency, and effectiveness for patients and research enterprises alike. …”
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Optimizing patient autonomy: a discrete choice experiment on preferences and disparities in healthcare provider selection by Gideon Leibner, Shuli Brammli-Greenberg

“…Objectives This study explores public preferences regarding hospital choice before the 2023 reform, evaluates the relative importance of key hospital attributes influencing decision-making, assuming a baseline of high-quality care and analyses how these preferences vary across demographic and socio-economic groups. Methods Utilizing a discrete choice experiment involving 2117 participants, this study quantifies preferences for different hospital attributes, including hospital type, geographical location, and appointment availability. …”
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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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A critical analysis of public private partnership model in energy from waste projects by Junaid Tahir, Mark Atkinson, Zhigang Tian, Mohamad Kassem, Rafiq Ahmad, Pablo Martinez

“…This study addresses this gap by comparing the PFI models used in the UK and Canada in currently operative EfW projects using mixed risk epistemology approach combining methods that provide both a real and objective evaluation of issues and risks and a subjective (or opinion-based) evaluation. …”
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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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Enhanced framework for credit card fraud detection using robust feature selection and a stacking ensemble model approach by Rahul Kumar Gupta, Asmaul Hassan, Samir Kumar Majhi, Nikhat Parveen, Abu Taha Zamani, Raju Anitha, Binayak Ojha, Abhinav Kumar Singh, Debendra Muduli

“…The outcomes highlight the model's proficiency in properly identifying fraudulent transactions while reducing false positives. The proposed method provides a viable alternative for secure and efficient credit card fraud detection in the contemporary digital economy, characterized by high accuracy and real-time scalability.…”
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Impact softening performance of low melting point alloy/copper foam composite phase change materials by Jingjing Song, Minzu Liang, Yuliang Lin, Leilei Wu, Jiakai Guo, Wen Liang, Yuwu Zhang

“…The deformation failure mechanism and the strain rate softening effect of low melting point alloy/copper foam composite phase change material (CPCM) under impact loading were investigated using a macro-fine-micro multi-scale analysis method. The consequences of strain rate and relative density on the dynamic response of CPCM were experimentally examined using Split-Hopkinson-Pressure-Bar methods. …”
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Decentralized Biobanking Apps for Patient Tracking of Biospecimen Research: Real-World Usability and Feasibility Study by William Sanchez, Ananya Dewan, Eve Budd, M Eifler, Robert C Miller, Jeffery Kahn, Mario Macis, Marielle Gross

“… BackgroundBiobank privacy policies strip patient identifiers from donated specimens, undermining transparency, utility, and value for patients, scientists, and society. …”
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