Techno-economic assessment of low-carbon ammonia as fuel for the maritime sector by Wouter Schreuder, J. Chris Slootweg, Bob van der Zwaan

“…We incorporate three different cost levels for ammonia and a variable engine efficiency ranging from 35 % to 55 %. …”
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Investigation into the monitoring and control of mechanical dynamics in inclined mining equipment utilizing digital twin technology by Panshi XIE, Hang YANG, Yongping WU, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI

“…Ultimately, the feasibility and efficacy of this system are corroborated through a multi-functional, variable-angle large-scale "support-surrounding rock" system physical simulation platform. …”
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An updated non-intrusive, multi-scale, and flexible coupling interface in WRF 4.6.0 by S. Masson, S. Jullien, E. Maisonnave, D. Gill, G. Samson, M. Le Corre, L. Renault

“…The present paper details the development and the functionalities of the coupling interface we implemented in WRF. …”
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CdiA Effectors from Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Use Heterotrimeric Osmoporins as Receptors to Recognize Target Bacteria. by Christina M Beck, Julia L E Willett, David A Cunningham, Jeff J Kim, David A Low, Christopher S Hayes

“…These findings suggest that self-recognition and kin selection are important functions of CDI.…”
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In vitro differentiation of common lymphoid progenitor cells into B cell using stromal cell free culture system by Pan Yang, Xiaoling Chen, Hao Wen, Meiling Yu, Haili Yu, Li Wang, Liang Gong, Lintao Zhao

“…However, the complex nature of operations and the intrinsic variability of stromal cell functionality, which can be influenced by factors such as radiation exposure or contamination, pose considerable challenges to their wider application. …”
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Toward generalizable prediction of antibody thermostability using machine learning on sequence and structure features by Ameya Harmalkar, Roshan Rao, Yuxuan Richard Xie, Jonas Honer, Wibke Deisting, Jonas Anlahr, Anja Hoenig, Julia Czwikla, Eva Sienz-Widmann, Doris Rau, Austin J. Rice, Timothy P. Riley, Danqing Li, Hannah B. Catterall, Christine E. Tinberg, Jeffrey J. Gray, Kathy Y. Wei

“…On out-of-distribution (refers to the fact that the out-of-distribution sequnes are blind to the algorithm) sequences, we show that a sufficiently simple CNN model performs better than general pre-trained language models trained on diverse protein sequences (average Spearman correlation coefficient, [Formula: see text], of 0.4 as opposed to 0.15). …”
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Swarm based Heuristic Optimization of the Recurrent Customers and Standby Server Under General Retrial Times by N. Micheal Mathavavisakan, K. Indhira, Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi

“…Using the supplementary variable technique (SVT), the probability generating functions (PGFs) and steady-state probabilities for the system's states, have been obtained enabling the development of comprehensive performance measures. …”
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Exploring the Future Energy Value of Long-Duration Energy Storage by Anna H. Schleifer, Stuart M. Cohen, Wesley Cole, Paul Denholm, Nate Blair

“…The negative effect of lower roundtrip efficiency on value is also found to be scenario-dependent, with the energy value in higher VRE scenarios being less sensitive to roundtrip efficiency and more supportive of longer storage durations. …”
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Quantifying Watershed Protection Potential and Determining Impact Mechanisms in the Shiyang River System Using Hybrid Land Use-Hydrology Modeling by Cao Jinjun, Ren Zhiwei, Li Haohao

“…This research provides a visual tool for evaluating the efficient use and conservation of water resources and for enhancing water source preservation functions…”
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Hybrid Multi-Granularity Approach for Few-Shot Image Retrieval with Weak Features by Aiguo Lu, Zican Li, Yanwei Liu, Pandi Liu, Ke Wang

“…The algorithm designs a feature extraction method (AugODNet_BRA) rooted in image augmentation, which efficiently captures high-level semantic features of images with few samples, small targets, and weak features through unsupervised learning. …”
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Optimal Power Flow using An Optimally Tuned Pattern Search Algorithm by Firmansyah Nur Budiman, Taufal Hidayat, Rudi Uswarman

“…The tuning process, performed using the classical interior point method (IPM), provides optimal initial control variable values for the standard pattern search (PS) algorithm. …”
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Experimental Optimization of the Energy Characteristics of a Ground Penetrating Radar with Continuous Linear-Frequency-Modulated Radiation by I. Yu. Malevich, A. S. Lopatchenko

“…The responses of the system to an increase in the durtion of the probing pulse and a change in the type of window function were evaluated. An empirical dependence of signal losses during propagation in radio channels of LFM GPR has been established. …”
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Fabrication of Wood-Derived Carbon Aerogel/Mg(OH)₂ Bio-Composite and Its High Performance for Adsorption and Separation of Cadmium Ions by Ran An, Jinyue Liu, Haomiao Ma, Yuqing Yan, Yuanru Guo, Qingjiang Pan, Shujun Li

“…The resulting wood-derived carbon aerogels (WCA) were functionalized with Mg(OH)₂ to boost their environmental remediation potential. …”
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Three-dimensional ultrasound for carotid vessel wall volume measurement by Ying-An Chen, Pei-Ya Chen, Shinn-Kuang Lin

“…Gray-scale 3D images from the distal common carotid artery (CCA) to internal carotid artery on both sides were acquired using a single-sweep 3D transducer and analyzed offline by using the vascular plaque quantification function of the Philips QLAB software. Then, the 3D IMT(QLAB intima–media thickness [QIMT]), total plaque volume (TPV), and VWV were measured by a neurologist and a technician, and the interobserver variability was assessed. …”
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Revisiting the Group Classification of the General Nonlinear Heat Equation <i>u_t</i> = (<i>K</i>(<i>u</i>)<i>u_x</i>)<i>_x</i> by Winter Sinkala

“…In this paper, we revisit the group classification of the general nonlinear heat (or diffusion) equation <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mi>u</mi><mi>t</mi></msub><mo>=</mo><msub><mfenced separators="" open="(" close=")"><mi>K</mi><mrow><mo>(</mo><mi>u</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow><mspace width="0.166667em"></mspace><msub><mi>u</mi><mi>x</mi></msub></mfenced><mi>x</mi></msub><mo>,</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> where <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>K</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>u</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> is a non-constant function of the dependent variable. We present the group classification framework, derive the determining equations for the coefficients of the infinitesimal generators of the admitted symmetry groups, and systematically solve for admissible forms of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>K</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>u</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>. …”
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Enabling Precision Agriculture through a Web-Based Fertilization Management System for Nawungan Selopamioro Fruit Orchards by Andri Prima Nugroho, Fauzan Edy Wijaya, Ngadisih Ngadisih, Rudiati Evi Masithoh, Lilik Sutiarso

“…Although comprehensive testing confirmed a 100% success rate in functionality, the system currently operates within a limited scope of variables. …”
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clonevdjseq: A workflow and bioinformatics management system for sequencing, archiving, and analysis of VDJ sequences from clonal libraries by Keith Mitchell, Samuel Hunter, Lutz Froenicke, Karl Murray, Matthew Settles, James S. Trimmer

“…The results of this effort has yielded sequences used to develop functional recombinant monoclonal antibodies and single chain variable fragments as a part of the NeuroMabSeq initiative where thousands of hybridoma samples were processed (Mitchell et al. in Sci Rep 13(1):16200, 2023) as well as provide additional modeling and extensibility to other modalities. …”
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Assessment of the Potential of Decentralized Dinance (DeFi) as an Alternative to Traditional Financial Services in the Context of the Development of the Digital Economy and Web3 by Manoilenko Oleksandr V., Kuznetsova Svitlana O., Pysakovskyi Anton O.

“…An analysis of the main characteristics of DeFi protocols, their functional capabilities, and differences from centralized financial institutions has been conducted. …”
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Research on Design and Energy-Saving Performance of Gate Rudder by Chunhui Wang, Qian Gao, Lin Li, Feng Gao, Zhiyuan Wang, Chao Wang

“…As a novel energy-saving and maneuvering device for ships, the gate rudder system (GRS) functions similarly to an accelerating duct. While providing additional thrust, its independently controllable rudder blades on either side of the propeller also enhance ship maneuverability. …”
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Impact of Wall Material Composition (Maltodextrin vs. Inulin vs. Nutriose) and Emulsion Preparation System (Nano- vs. Microemulsion) on Properties of Spray-Dried Linseed Oil by Dorota Ogrodowska, Iwona Zofia Konopka, Grzegorz Dąbrowski, Beata Piłat, Józef Warechowski, Fabian Dajnowiec, Małgorzata Tańska

“…For these independent variables, the properties of the prepared emulsions (flow curves and viscosity) and the resulting powders (encapsulation efficiency, particle size distribution, water activity, bulk and tapped density, Carr’s index, color parameters, and thermal stability) were determined. …”
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