KFESO-based composite anti-disturbance control for distributed cooperative path following of unmanned surface vehicles by Haoyu CHEN, Haixiang XU, Xiao WEI, Jian WANG, Wei CHEN

“…To address this issue, a composite anti-disturbance control method based on an extended state observer combined with Kalman filter (KFESO) is proposed for distributed cooperative path following of multiple USVs.MethodsFirstly, an extended state observer combined with Kalman filter is constructed to estimate the state variables and lumped disturbances of USVs. …”
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Evaluation, tribological examination, and multi‐objective optimization of aluminum‐fly ash‐egg shell composites for sustainability by J. Narendran, Santhosh Nagaraja, T. Karthikeyan, S. Anthoniraj, M. Rudra Naik

“…Using RSM and ANOVA makes the findings more precise and reliable. The investigation highlights sliding distance as the key factor affecting the tribological behavior of the composites.…”
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The Pigment Composition of the Needles of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco during its Introduction in the Conditions of Russia and Kazakhstan by Natalia N. Besschetnova, Vladimir P. Besschetnov, Botagoz A. Kentbaeva, Erzhan J. Kentbaev, Nikolay A. Babich

“…The influence of individual variability of individuals in each of the sites is less, and its estimates have more often not been statistically confirmed: from 4.61±9.54 % (the proportion of chlorophyll-a in the total pigment composition) to 27.83±7.22 % (the content of chlorophyll-a). …”
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Causes of Uncertainties in Paleoclimatic Reconstructions Based on the Oxygen Isotope Composition of Glacier Ice on Elbrus (Western Plateau) by Ju. N. Chizhova, V. N. Mikhalenko, S. S. Kutuzov, I. I. Lavrentiev, V. Ya. Lipenkov, A. V. Kozachek

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Exposure to Imidacloprid under variable conditions disturbs the muscle fatty acid profile of a fresh water non target fish: Labeo rohita by Shazia Qadir, Muhammad Latif, Wen-Feng Wu, Fengqin Feng, Wadi B. Alonazi, Arwah Amjad, Chien-Chin Chen, Zia Ur Rehman, Adil Khan, Furhan Iqbal

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Abundance and diversity of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in rivers of the Andean Eastern Hills of Bogotá (Colombia), and its relationship with water stream physicochemical vari... by Alexandra Buitrago-Guacaneme, Aura Sotelo-Londoño, Gabriel A. Pinilla-Agudelo, Alexander García-García, Ligia I Moncada, Peter H Adler

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Exploring the Influence of Pottery Jar Formula Variables on Flavor Substances Through Feature Ranking and Machine Learning: Case Study of Maotai-Flavored Baijiu by Haili Yang, Xinjun Hu, Jianpin Tian, Liangliang Xie, Manjiao Chen, Dan Huang

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Diurnal temperature range drives understory plant community composition in micro-climatically complex temperate montane forests by Adam L Mahood, David M Barnard, Jacob A Macdonald, David W Pittenger, Sarah M Hall, Paula J Fornwalt

“…DTR measured in situ was the only variable that explained more than 50% of the within-basin variation in species composition for both basins, but among basins coarser-scale variables (actual evapotranspiration, topographic wetness index (TWI), and climatic water deficit) performed better. …”
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The Solar Neighborhood. LII. M Dwarf Twin Binaries—Presumed Identical Twins Appear Fraternal in Variability, Rotation, Hα, and X-Rays by Andrew A. Couperus, Todd J. Henry, Rachel A. Osten, Wei-Chun Jao, Eliot Halley Vrijmoet, Aman Kar, Elliott Horch

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Compositional attributes of gold host rock and the significance of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and their possible effects on human and ecosystem by Ismail Adeniyi Okewale, Hendrik Grobler, Suleiman Muhammed

“…Abstract The signatures of different compositions are very crucial in understanding the characteristics of geomaterials and it is much more important for gold, being a highly valuable economic material. …”
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Review on Synthesis Method, Classification and AdsorptionSeparation and Sensing Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Based Composites by Aklilu Melese, Kenaegzer Mulate, Abdu Hussen, Afework Hailekiros, Walelign Wubet

“…Because of these properties, MOFs composites can be used for a wide range of applications, including, sensing toxic chemicals, drugs, gases, and trace metals, components of foods and many more and also for detection of different materials. …”
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Development of a General Composite Scale (GENCOMS) for Progressive Neurodegenerative Diseases and Implications for the Assessment of Disease-Modifying Therapies by Samuel P. Dickson, Craig H. Mallinckrodt, Basia Rogula, Lauren C. Powell, Michele H. Potashman, Vladimir Coric, Gilbert J. L’Italien, Suzanne B. Hendrix

“…A partial least squares regression analysis was conducted with temporal change as the dependent variable and change scores in standardized items as the explanatory variables. …”
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Impact of Different Regimens of Fluoridated Dentifrice Application on the pH and Inorganic Composition in an Oral Microcosm Biofilm Model by Patrícia de Lourdes Budoia de Carvalho, Juliano Pelim Pessan, Bruna do Amaral, Amanda Costa Troncha, Samuel Campos Sousa, Douglas Roberto Monteiro, Thayse Yumi Hosida, Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem, Caio Sampaio

“…In conclusion, the interplay between dentifrice amount and F concentration was more influential on the biofilm’s inorganic composition and pH than either variable alone.…”
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Available Nitrogen as the Determinant of Variability in Soil Microbial Communities Throughout <i>Lycium chinense</i> Growth Zones in the Qaidam Basin, Qinghai, China by Qianqian Su, Jie Li, Jingui Wang, Gang Li, Yang Sun, Xiaoqin Liu, Lan Luo, Xinrui Wang, Guilong Zhang

“…Understanding the compositional and functional dynamics of soil microbial communities is crucial for optimizing soil fertility and promoting agricultural sustainability. …”
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Modest functional diversity decline and pronounced composition shifts of microbial communities in a mixed waste-contaminated aquifer by Yupeng Fan, Dongyu Wang, Joy X. Yang, Daliang Ning, Zhili He, Ping Zhang, Andrea M. Rocha, Naijia Xiao, Jonathan P. Michael, Katie F. Walker, Dominique C. Joyner, Chongle Pan, Michael W. W. Adams, Matthew W. Fields, Eric J. Alm, David A. Stahl, Terry C. Hazen, Paul D. Adams, Adam P. Arkin, Jizhong Zhou

“…Compared to taxonomic and phylogenetic compositions, environmental variables played a more significant role in shaping functional gene composition, suggesting that niche selection could be more closely related to microbial functionality than taxonomy. …”
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The association between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity among Australian preschoolers: a compositional data analysis by Marga Decraene, Kar Hau Chong, Ty Stanford, Dorothea Dumuid, Penny Cross, Greet Cardon, Vera Verbestel, Marieke De Craemer, Anthony Okely

“…Future studies should address methodological challenges (e.g. recruitment bias that may exist in the parents/children willing to participate versus the general population, recall bias in parent reported sleep duration, or other confounding variables such as diet), use larger and more diverse samples, and consider longitudinal designs. …”
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Characterization of EAF and LF Slags Through an Upgraded Stationary Flowsheet Model of the Electric Steelmaking Route by Ismael Matino, Alice Petrucciani, Antonella Zaccara, Valentina Colla, Maria Ferrer Prieto, Raquel Arias Pérez

“…Higher performance is achievable by exploiting more reliable data for model tuning. These data can be obtained via novel devices that gather more numerous and representative data on the amount and composition of slags.…”
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Congo Basin Water Balance and Terrestrial Fluxes Inferred From Satellite Observations of the Isotopic Composition of Water Vapor by Sarah Worden, A. Anthony Bloom, John Worden, Paul Levine, Mingjie Shi, Rong Fu

“…We use observations of the isotopic composition of water vapor to quantify the spatio‐temporal variability of net surface water fluxes across the Congo Basin between 2003 and 2018. …”
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Modeling of the Physicochemical and Nutritional Composition of <i>Musa paradisiaca</i> (Williams Variety) at Different Ripening Stages in Ecuador by María Fernanda Garcés-Moncayo, Fabricio Guevara-Viejó, Juan Diego Valenzuela-Cobos, Purificación Galindo-Villardón, Purificación Vicente-Galindo

“…Statistical analysis using PERMANOVA confirmed significant differences between ripening stages in the evaluated properties (<i>p</i> < 0.001), explaining more than 75% of the observed variability. The HJ-Biplot analysis illustrated the relationships between ripening stages and variables, showing that early stages were correlated with higher starch and acidic compound content, while later stages were associated with increased sugar levels and vitamin C content. …”
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Beef- and Pork-Based Dishes from Catering Services: Composition and In Vitro Digestion Effects on Digestibility and Lipid Oxidation by Itziar Ariz-Hernandez, Patrick Schulz, Roncesvalles Garayoa, Diana Ansorena, Iciar Astiasaran

“…Lipid content showed considerable variability (2.5–15.1%), with all dishes exhibiting a high omega-6/omega-3 ratio. …”
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