Improved YOLOv8 Model for Phenotype Detection of Horticultural Seedling Growth Based on Digital Cousin by Yuhao Song, Lin Yang, Shuo Li, Xin Yang, Chi Ma, Yuan Huang, Aamir Hussain

“…Thus, this work presents a two-phase method to obtain the phenotype of horticultural seedling growth. …”
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Specialized metabolites present in Camellia reticulata nectar inhibit the growth of nectar‐inhabiting microorganisms by Lijie Xun, Lijie Xun, Rong Huang, Qiongyan Li, Qingxin Meng, Rui Su, Xiaoman Wu, Renbin Zhang, Linshu Li, Xueyang Gong, Kun Dong

“…In this study, we employed high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to compare the sugar composition between spoilage nectar and natural nectar, with further analysis of variations in color, odor, pH, and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) content. …”
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Influence of coal macerals on carbonization process and sodium storage behavior by Rundong HE, Hang GUO, Zhongchao SUN, Wencui LI

“…The study investigated the variations in the pyrolysis process of each maceral and their impacts on the growth of graphite microcrystals, pore structure, and surface elemental composition in hard carbon materials. …”
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Calibration-free picosecond LIPS for quantifying heavy metals in soils near Egyptian industrial sites by Mohamed El-Saeed, Walid Tawfik, Ahmed A. I. Khalil, Manal Mubarak, Mohamed Fikry

“…The CF-Ps-LIPS method provides calibration-free, rapid, and accurate detection of metal contaminants in Egyptian soils for the first time. …”
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Experimental analysis of the effects of potential-induced degradation on photovoltaic module performance parameters by Z. Khammassi, H. Khaterchi, A. Zaafouri

“…Among these, Potential-Induced Degradation (PID) stands out as one of the most severe, impacting the efficiency and output of PV generators while shortening their lifespan. …”
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Advanced Scalable Multi-Beam Focusing for Indoor Optical Wireless Networks With IR Radiative Clusters by Sharadhi Gunathilake, Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas, Kosala Herath, Malin Premaratne

“…We suggest optimizing cluster excitation based on receiver positions to enhance power efficiency and safety. This involves selecting the optimal clusters from a uniform array by solving a multiobjective non-convex binary optimization problem, aiming to maximize receiver intensity, minimize intensity variations, and reduce side lobes level. …”
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Air Quality and Healthy Ageing: Predictive Modeling of Pollutants Using CNN Quantum-LSTM by Fareena Naz, Muhammad Fahim, Adnan Ahmad Cheema, Bradley D. E. Mcniven, Tuan-Vu Cao, Ruth Hunter, Trung Q. Duong

“…In this work, we proposed a hybrid model referred as AirVCQnet, which combines the variational mode decomposition (VMD) method with a convolutional neural network (CNN) and a quantum long short-term memory (QLSTM) network for the prediction of air pollutants. …”
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A Single Layer Neural Network Implemented by a <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$4\times 4$</tex-math></inline-formula> MZI-Based Optical Processor by Farhad Shokraneh, Simon Geoffroy-Gagnon, Mohammadreza Sanadgol Nezami, Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur

“…Optical neural networks have proven to be promising in terms of computational speed and power efficiency, allowing for the increasingly large neural networks that are being created today. …”
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Soil water dynamics in mid-season rice fields under deficit irrigation by LIU Fangping, HAO Enyi, XU Tao

“…Water consumption, water consumption intensity, soil water movement, and moisture variations were analyzed under different irrigation treatments. …”
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Analysis of true triaxial mechanical behavior and energy dissipation of backfill under different unloading rates by Xiaofei LI, Jiajian LI, Yunpeng KOU, Weidong SONG

“…Backfill serves as a core component of this method, and its mechanical behavior and stability directly influence the safety and efficiency of mining operations. …”
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The effect of canine lingual attachments during maxillary arch distalization with clear aligner: a 4D finite element analysis and in vitro simulator study by Bochun Mao, Yajing Tian, Hanzhang Zhou, Yan Gu

“…The efficiency of the attachment increased with the greater mesial tipping of canine. …”
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High Resolution Crop Type and Rotation Mapping in Farming–Pastoral Ecotone in China Using Multi-Satellite Imagery and Google Earth Engine by Zhenwei Hou, Bangqian Chen, Yaqun Liu, Huadong Zang, Kiril Manevski, Fangmiao Chen, Yadong Yang, Junyong Ge, Zhaohai Zeng

“…These findings provide critical insights for optimizing crop rotation strategies, enhancing agricultural sustainability, and improving land-use efficiency in ecologically fragile regions.…”
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Paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental constraints on organic matter enrichment in the Paleocene strata in the Lishui Sag, East China Sea Shelf Basin by Shiyan Yin, Chuang Lei, Jiaren Ye, Jingfu Wu, Yu Wang, Ying Zhang, Xiaoying Han

“…Using major and trace element analyses, this study investigated the impacts of paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental variations on organic matter enrichment in the Paleocene Yueguifeng, Lingfeng, and Mingyuefeng formations in the Lishui Sag, East China Sea Shelf Basin. …”
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Dataset and multivariate statistical tools for mathematical modeling of water desorption isotherms and infrared spectral properties of cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum L.) pulpMend... by Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Paola A. García-Rincón, Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Claudia M. Amorocho-Cruz, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…Preprocessing techniques, including baseline correction, Standard Normal Variate (SNV), and Multiplicative Scatter Correction (MSC), were employed to enhance spectral data quality. …”
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The Platelet Activation Signaling Pathway Regulated by Fibrinogen and Homo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (C20:3)-Associated Lipid Metabolism Is Involved in the Maintenance of Early Pregnanc... by Miao Yu, Changzheng Du, Yabo Ma, Yuqin Ma, Pengfei Li, Xianguo Xie, Mengyuan Li, Xueyi Nie, Yueyang Liu, Yuxin Hou, Shenao Miao, Xingping Wang, Jinrui Xu, Yi Yang

“…Identifying the specific factors secreted during early pregnancy is an effective method for pregnancy detection in cattle, helping to reduce empty pregnancies in the industry. …”
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Effectiveness of non-technical skills training in intensive care units: a systematic review by Isac Davidson Santiago Fernandes Pimenta, Ádala Nayana de Sousa Mata, Isaac Newton Machado Bezerra, Rícia Medeiros Palmeira de Araújo, Jorge Lucas Alves Santana, Helaine Carneiro Capucho, Adriana Catarina de Souza-Oliveira, Paloma Echevarría-Pérez, Daniel Guillén-Martínez, Grasiela Piuvezam

“…Abstract Background Non-technical skills (NTS) are social, cognitive and psychological skills that are related to safety and efficiency in the healthcare process. These skills have an important role in the intensive care once are closely related to the occurrence of safety incidents. …”
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Comparative assessment of Al2O3, CuO, and Al2O3-CuO Co-doping on the structural, optical, thermal, mechanical, and gamma-ray shielding properties of Bi2O3-B2O3-K2O glass system by Abely E. Mwakuna, C. Laxmikanth, K. Samatha, R.K.N.R. Manepalli

“…The glass samples were synthesized using the melt-quenching method, and their amorphous nature was confirmed through X-ray diffraction. …”
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Spatial Heterogeneity of Bike-Sharing–Conventional Bus Intermodal Trip Distribution by Yang Chenyang, Tang Wenyun, Ma Jianxiao, Yin Chaoying, Wang Hanbin

“…To better understand the demand for intermodal trips involving bike-sharing and conventional buses, this study focuses on the spatial heterogeneity of such trips. A method based on bike-sharing density was proposed to identify intermodal trips near bus stops. …”
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Framework Heurístico para la Implementación de Sistemas Activos de Reconocimiento de Objetos by E. González, A. Adán, V. Feliú

“…From the study of the information contained in the cluster are efficiently developed the classification task, selection of sensor positions and calculation of the evidence. …”
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Micro-Mechanism of Strength for Cement-Treated Soil Based on the SEM Experiment: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Liyang Xu, Riqing Xu, Qingfeng Lin, Guohui Feng, Chang Yuan, Zhi Ding

“…Results show that these variations of cement-treated soil strength are primarily governed by porosity, particle shape, size, and arrangement. …”
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