Optimal Coverage Path Planning for UAV-Assisted Multiple USVs: Map Modeling and Solutions by Shaohua Pan, Xiaosu Xu, Yi Cao, Liang Zhang

“…The algorithm divides the complete path into two parts, the straight paths and the turning paths, and both the path length and the number of turns is designed, respectively, to optimize each type of path step by step, which significantly improves the coverage effect. …”
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Targeting Interleukin-4 Receptor Alpha by Hybrid Peptide for Novel Biliary Tract Cancer Therapy by Kahori Seto, Junichi Shoda, Tomohisa Horibe, Eiji Warabi, Masayuki Kohno, Toru Yanagawa, Hiroki Bukawa, Yasuni Nakanuma, Koji Kawakami

“…It is known that the interleukin-4 receptor α (IL-4Rα) is highly expressed on the surface of various human solid tumors. We previously designed novel IL-4Rα-lytic hybrid peptide composed of binding peptide to IL-4Rα and cell-lytic peptide and reported that the designed IL-4Rα-lytic hybrid peptide exhibited cytotoxic and antitumor activity both in vitro and in vivo against the human pancreatic cancer cells expressing IL-4Rα. …”
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Neural Network-Based Parameter Estimation and Compensation Control for Time-Delay Servo System of Aeroengine by Hongyi Chen, Qiuhong Li, Zhifeng Ye, Shuwei Pang

“…The estimated delay was embedded into an online sequential extreme learning machine, and a nonlinear model predictive controller was designed to obtain an optimal control sequence. The compensation control loop was designed to reduce the impact of the model and delay mismatch problems of the control system. …”
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An Estimate of Wolverine Density for the Canadian Province of Alberta by Jason T. Fisher, Mehnaz Jahid, Robin Gutsell, Anne Hubbs, Laura L. E. Cowen, Mirjam Barrueto, Nicole Heim, John Paczkowski

“…The province of Alberta holds the south‐central portion of wolverines' Canadian range, and there they have been designated as Data Deficient since 2001 due to a historical lack of information. …”
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An Efficient Network Based on Conjugate Gradient Optimization and Approximate Observation Model for SAR Image Reconstruction by Song Zhou, Jing Chen, Zao Wang, Yuhao Wang, Pin Wen

“…To address this problem, an efficient network is proposed for SAR imaging under sparse sampling conditions, which can be designed by an improved conjugate gradient (CG) optimization strategy. …”
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Optimizing the synergy of strength and ductility in a Fe–18Mn–8Al–1C–5Ni lightweight steel by adjusting the distribution, volume fraction and size of B2 phases and κ-carbides... by P. Li, H.L. Sun, N. Xiao, H. Ding, X.F. Guo

“…Current study presents a way to control precipitates in a designed Fe–18Mn–8Al–1C–5Ni (wt.%) lightweight steel through annealing and aging treatment. …”
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Protective effect of quercetin loaded on bifunctional periodic mesoporous organosilica against damage induced by irradiation on the male reproductive system by S. F. Mirtaheri, S. N. Mousavi, Z. Abdi, E. Hosseini, M. S. Seyed Dorraji, F. Kabiri Esfahani, M. Gholami

“…Supplementation with antioxidants is a controversial issue in this process. Designing a biocompatible delivery system containing hydrophobic antioxidants to release control may solve these disagreements. …”
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5-Fluorouracil-β-Cyclodextrin conjugates:Linker strategies to enhance the anticancer efficacy and reduce the side effects by Liangliang Hu, Ting Meng, Davies Marabada, Zhichao Jin, Qing Huang, Shijie Wei, Zhizhong Wang

“…Distinct linkers were meticulously designed and synthesized to generate 5-Fluorouracil-β-Cyclodextrin conjugates that exhibit differential anti-colon cancer activity and half-lives. …”
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Variation in soil enzyme activity with amendments of biochar and polyacrylamide in coal gangue soils by Qiuyun Fan, Na Li, Yuqing Geng, Ying Dong, ChaoYing Zhang

“…We conducted incubation experiments to evaluate the physicochemical properties and enzyme activity of CGS with different ratios of BC (1%, 2%, and 5% designated as B1, B2, and B5) and PAM (0.02%, 0.05%, and 0.10% designated as P2, P5, and P10), compared to a control (CK) with no amendments. …”
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Non-specific effect of double-stranded RNAs on Egyptian broomrape (Phelipanche aegyptiaca) seed germination by Nariman Zainali, Nariman Zainali, Houshang Alizadeh, Hassan Alizadeh, Philippe Delavault

“…To this end, a dsRNA was designed to target the CYP707A1 (dsCYP7), a marker gene of the chemically-dependent germination of broomrape seeds. …”
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Active Disturbance Rejection Power Predictive Control of Rectifier Based on Bus Voltage Optimized ESO Observer by Xiong Xiao, Junyu Zhao, Xian Song, Yuntao Zhao, Yongjun Zhang, Fei Zhang

“…An adaptive threshold is designed by comparing the residual error and threshold, which realizes the fast switching and system normal operation under voltage sensor fault. …”
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Effect of a Nutritional Education Intervention on the Reduction of Added Sugar Consumption in Schoolchildren in Southeastern Mexico: Community Study by Carmen Morales-Ruán, Teresa Shamah-Levy, Danae Gabriela Valenzuela-Bravo, Rebeca Uribe-Carvajal, Corin Hernández-Palafox, María Concepción Medina-Zacarías, Ignacio Méndez Gómez-Humarán

“…Consumption of added sugars negatively affects schoolchildren’s health, making it essential to promote strategies designed to reduce their intake through educational interventions. …”
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In-situ synthesize of Ag NPs/SiO2 nanocomposite by gamma ray and its application as catalyst in decolorization of dyes by M. Bagherzadeh, M.H. Choopan Dastjerdi, J. Mokhtari, F. Abadian-Naeini, M. Mohsennia

“…To accomplish this, a radiation cell was designed and manufactured close to the reactor's core. …”
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Gamified Shoulder Rehabilitation for Mild Stroke Patients Using Virtual Reality by Roy Francis Navea, Vincent Mao Talde, Francisco Luis Armintia, Sarrah Mae Dela Cruz, Gabriel Medina, Alvin Decena

“…This study introduces i-Suksok, a VR-based game specifically designed for shoulder rehabilitation in mild-stroke patients. …”
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Hydrothermal performance of microchannel heat sink integrating pin fins based on triply periodic minimal surfaces by Ahmed Raafat, Moza Alteneiji, Mohamed Kamra, Saeed Al Nuaimi

“…A numerically validated model, supported by experimental data from literature, is employed to study and analyze three lattice based pin-fin designs, namely: the IWP pin fin, Hybrid A pin fin, and Hybrid B pin fin. …”
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Tobacco use patterns and attitudes in Singapore young male adults serving military national service: a qualitative study by Mee-Lian Wong, Jeong Kyu Lee, Clive Tan, Lavinia Lin, Mervyn Lim, Seeu Kun Ong

“…The study insights provided an understanding of the local context before designing programmes or changing regulations to further discourage tobacco usage in the military.…”
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Advanced high-voltage and super-stable sodium–zinc hybrid ion batteries enabled by a hydrogel electrolyte by Debin Kong, Xinru Wei, Jinshu Yue, Changzhi Ji, Jianhang Yang, Guanzhong Ma, Xia Hu, Wenting Feng, Changming Mao, Zhongtao Li, Linjie Zhi

“…In this study, we present a rationally designed hydrogel electrolyte, featuring a distinctive polymer network and reduced free water content, created using a UV-curing method. …”
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Identification of Spectrally Similar Materials From Multispectral Imagery Based on Condition Number of Matrix by Maozhi Wang, Shu-Hua Chen, Jun Feng, Wenxi Xu, Daming Wang

“…The method is constructed based on the theory of condition number of matrix, and a theorem is proven as the foundation of the designed identification algorithm. Mathematically, the motivation behind designing this new algorithm is to decrease the condition number of the matrix for a linear system and, by doing so, to change an ill-conditioned system to a well-conditioned one. …”
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Data-driven modeling of open circuit voltage hysteresis for LiFePO4 batteries with conditional generative adversarial network by Lisen Yan, Jun Peng, Zeyu Zhu, Heng Li, Zhiwu Huang, Dirk Uwe Sauer, Weihan Li

“…First, a comprehensive experimental scheme is designed to collect hysteresis dataset under diverse SOC paths, temperatures and aging states. …”
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A novel cost-effective heterostructured Fe-based medium-entropy alloy with high cryogenic strength and ductility by Hongyan Wang, Qiuyu Gao, Zhimin Yang, Chongxun Fang, Yongfu Cai, Juqiang Zhang, Xin Zhao, Ran Wei

“…These findings offer an exciting opportunity for designing cost-effective M/HEAs with superior properties surpassing those of conventional alloys.…”
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