A Trimming Strategy for Mass Defects in Hemispherical Resonators Based on Multi-Harmonic Analysis by Yimo Chen, Fanrui Kong, Kai Zeng, Xiang Xi, Yan Shi, Dingbang Xiao, Xuezhong Wu

“…Results demonstrate that, for a similar reduction in the 1st harmonic, the variation in frequency split during the discrete trimming process is only 11% of that observed in single-point trimming, facilitating efficient and low-damage trimming of the 1st harmonic.…”
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Influence of Solvent Concentration on the Amount of Individual Phenolic Compounds in Apple and Sour Cherry Pomace by Maria Bianca Mandache, Ana-Maria Stoenescu, Sina Cosmulescu

“…In order to determine the most efficient method of extracting these phenolic compounds from pomace, different concentrations of ethanol were used as the organic solvent. …”
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Quantifying training response in cycling based on cardiovascular drift using machine learning by Artur Barsumyan, Artur Barsumyan, Raman Shyla, Anton Saukkonen, Christian Soost, Jan Adriaan Graw, Rene Burchard, Rene Burchard, Rene Burchard

“…In the new era of technology, we propose an experimental method using machine learning (ML) to measure response quantified as aerobic fitness level based on cardiovascular drift and aerobic decoupling data.MethodsTwenty well-trained athletes in cycling-based sports performed monthly aerobic fitness tests over five months, riding at 75% of their functional threshold power for 60 min. …”
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Detection of Pear Quality Using Hyperspectral Imaging Technology and Machine Learning Analysis by Zishen Zhang, Hong Cheng, Meiyu Chen, Lixin Zhang, Yudou Cheng, Wenjuan Geng, Junfeng Guan

“…This study aimed to explore the application of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) technology, combined with machine learning, for a quality assessment of pears, so as to provide an efficient technical method. Six varieties of pears were used for inspection, including ‘Sucui No.1’, ‘Zaojinxiang’, ‘Huangguan’, ‘Akizuki’, ‘Yali’, and ‘Hongli No.1’. …”
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The value of source data verification in a cancer clinical trial. by Catrin Tudur Smith, Deborah D Stocken, Janet Dunn, Trevor Cox, Paula Ghaneh, David Cunningham, John P Neoptolemos

“…<h4>Background</h4>Source data verification (SDV) is a resource intensive method of quality assurance frequently used in clinical trials. …”
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Frictional Characteristics and Mechanical Model of PTFE Against Stainless Steel Under Low Loads by ZHAO Shoujiang, DAI Junwu

“…When the Coulomb model is used, if the friction coefficient is relatively low, the isolation efficiency and displacement response of friction slip will be overestimated. …”
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Development of an evaluation index system for inappropriate hospital admissions after colorectal cancer surgery in the context of enhanced recovery after surgery by Jianan Sun, Qing Zhang, Jingyu Ma, Dongxue Wang, Luyao Zhang, Liang He, Xuan Sun, Yuchen Guo, Yinquan Zhao, Yanpeng Xing, Haiyan Hu, Quan Wang

“…The expert authority coefficients were 0.903 and 0.918, with variation coefficients ranging from 0.070 to 0.225 and 0 to 0.135, respectively. …”
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Impact of microbiological molecular methodologies on adaptive sampling using nanopore sequencing in metagenomic studies by Josephine Herbert, Stanley Thompson, Angela H. Beckett, Samuel C. Robson

“…Results Firstly, DNA extraction kit methodology impacted the composition of the yield, with mechanical bead-beating methodologies providing the least biased picture due to efficient lysis of Gram-positive microbes present in the community standard, with differences in bead-beating methodologies also producing variation in composition. …”
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Study of genetic parameters and relationships between agronomic and physiological traits in Kabuli type chickpea genotypes under drought stress by Hadi Afzali, Mehdi Mohayeji, Hassan Farhbakhsh

“…Besides these techniques, enough information about traits affected by drought stress, their genetic parameters and relationships with economic yield is necessary for breeding programs.   Materials & Methods According to estimation of genetic variation, heritability and relationships between agronomic, morphological and physiological traits, 64 Kabuli type chickpea genotypes were sown under two normal and terminal drought conditions in two-separated 8×8 lattice design in Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman during 2015-2016 growing season. …”
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Hybrid AI-Based Framework for Renewable Energy Forecasting: One-Stage Decomposition and Sample Entropy Reconstruction with Least-Squares Regression by Nahed Zemouri, Hatem Mezaache, Zakaria Zemali, Fabio La Foresta, Mario Versaci, Giovanni Angiulli

“…The framework uses a one-stage decomposition strategy, applying variational mode decomposition and an improved empirical mode decomposition method with adaptive noise. …”
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Identifying climate and environmental determinants of spatial disparities in wheat production using a geospatial machine learning model by Kai Ren, Yongze Song, Linchao Li, Francesco Mancini, Zhuoyao Xiao, Xueyuan Zhang, Rui Qu, Qiang Yu

“…First, a spatial autocorrelation method is employed to identify the hotspot area of wheat production in Australia. …”
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Genetic diversity analysis and core collection construction of Phyllanthus emblica based on SSR markers by WANG Jianchao, ZHANG Xiaoyan, ZHANG Lijie, LI Tao, XIE Lixue

“…[Objective] The genetic diversity and core collection construction of Phyllanthus emblica were investigated using SSR molecular markers, in order to provide a scientific basis for preservation, genetic breeding and efficient utilization of the germplasm resources. [Methods] The experimental materials were collected from P. emblica Germplasm Resource Sub-Center, National Tropical Plants Germplasm Resource Center. …”
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Variance components estimation for type traits in Slovenian Brown Swiss cattle by Marija ŠPEHAR, Miran ŠTEPEC, Klemen POTOČNIK

“…The replacement will lead to the same efficient but cheaper scoring system.…”
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Nigella Sativa-mediated Synthesis of BiVO4/g-C3N4 Composites for the Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Ghinatanitha Haqqu Haryadinaru, Tien Setyaningtyas, Anung Riapanitra

“…A variation of mass ratios of BiVO4 to g-C3N4 of 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4 was used in this investigation. …”
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Advancing mmWave Altimetry for Unmanned Aerial Systems: A Signal Processing Framework for Optimized Waveform Design by Maaz Ali Awan, Yaser Dalveren, Ali Kara, Mohammad Derawi

“…Time-division multiplexing multiple input–multiple output (TDM-MIMO) is an efficient method for enhancing angular resolution without compromising the size, weight, and power (SWaP) characteristics. …”
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Investigating the effect of localized heat treatment and bioinspired structure on the crashworthiness of bumper subsystem by Israel Endale Asres, Ermias Gebrekidan Koricho, Ephrem Zeleke Kassa

“…For the selection of the best performing alternative model, complex proportional assessment method (COPRAS) is used. A baseline Peugeot 3008 model was used to test 26 different models for the crash box, taking into account variables such as heat treatment thickness and sequence of soft and hard pitch variation. …”
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Dynamic Heat Transfer Modelling and Thermal Performance Evaluation for Cadmium Telluride-Based Vacuum Photovoltaic Glazing by Changyu Qiu, Hongxing Yang, Kaijun Dong

“…Based on the numerical solutions using the explicit finite difference method (FDM), the temperature profile of the vacuum PV glazing can be obtained dynamically. …”
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A New Mutagenesis Tool for Songpu Mirror Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i> L.) for Selective Breeding: Atmospheric-Pressure Room-Temperature Plasma Mutagenesis Technology by Xiaona Jiang, Chitao Li, Mei Shang, Xuesong Hu, Yanlong Ge, Zhiying Jia

“…As a new, safe, and efficient method, Atmospheric-Pressure Room-Temperature Plasma (ARTP) mutagenesis has been widely applied in the field of microbial breeding and industrial applications, but it is rarely used in fish. …”
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Determinants of Extended Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Stay by Ridha Rahmah, Alfatah Rifky, Nadia Anisha, Nabila Khansa, Indra Sandinirwan

“…Methods: Employing a retrospective cohort design, we reviewed the medical records of all neonatal admissions from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023. …”
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Quasi-harmonic analysis of fortnightly suspended sediment response to semi-diurnal tidal currents by Zichen Zhu, Bingchen Liang, Bin Chen, Bo Yang, Wanqing Chi, Hao Xu, Zejian Hu

“…However, this consideration currently lacks accurate mathematical representation. MethodIn this study, a computationally efficient mathematical model capable of providing analytical solutions for predicting SSC based on resuspension, deposition, and advection was developed to further investigate the mathematical interpretation of fortnightly SSC behavior in coastal areas dominated by M2, S2, O1, K1, M4 and MS4 tides. …”
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