Visual–Inertial Autonomous UAV Navigation in Complex Illumination and Highly Cluttered Under-Canopy Environments by Leyang Zhao, Weixi Wang, Qizhi He, Li Yan, Xiaoming Li

“…This paper introduces a UAV autonomous navigation method specifically designed for under-canopy environments. Initially, image enhancement techniques are integrated with neural network-based visual feature extraction. …”
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A Framework of the Meshless Method for Topology Optimization Using the Smooth-Edged Material Distribution for Optimizing Topology Method by Jingbo Huang, Kai Long, Yutang Chen, Rongrong Geng, Ayesha Saeed, Hui Zhang, Tao Tao

“…The numerical results demonstrated that the proposed approach is capable of generating final designs with continuous and smooth edges or surfaces.…”
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Universal in situ supersaturated crystallization enables 3D printable afterglow hydrogel by Shuman Zhang, Yunliang Ji, Shiyi Chen, Siming Chen, Dongjie Xiao, Cheng Chen, Guangyao Guo, Mingjian Zeng, Weiguang Wang, Jingyu Zhang, Hui Li, Ye Tao, Gaozhan Xie, Huanhuan Li, Yizhou Zhang, Runfeng Chen, Wei Huang

“…This investigation provides guidelines for generally designing efficient afterglow hydrogels and addresses the inherent contradiction between flexibility and rigid in stretchable afterglow materials.…”
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Mechanically reinforced and flame-retardant epoxy resin nanocomposite based on molecular engineering of POSS by Cheng Liu, Dongyang Zhuang, Yan Zhou, Jihua Liao, Shengping Dai, Changwang Pan, Yuntong Li, Lizong Dai, Wei Wang

“…To tackle this challenge, a multifunctional nano flame-retardant (PoDOH) that is designed to enhance both the flame-retardant and mechanical properties for EP simultaneously was synthesized in this study. …”
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A new crossover dynamics mathematical model of monkeypox disease based on fractional differential equations and the Ψ-Caputo derivative: Numerical treatments by N.H. Sweilam, S.M. Al-Mekhlafi, W.S. Abdel Kareem, G. Alqurishi

“…The Ψ-nonstandard finite difference method is designed to solve fractal fractional order, fractional order, and variable order mathematical models. …”
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Effects of Fluorescein Staining on Laser In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Images of the Cornea by Christine W. Sindt, D. Brice Critser, Trudy K. Grout, Jami R. Kern

“…This study was designed to identify whether topical fluorescein, a common ophthalmic tool, affects laser in vivo confocal microscopy of the cornea, a tool with growing applications. …”
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A Decimal Floating-Point Accurate Scalar Product Unit with a Parallel Fixed-Point Multiplier on a Virtex-5 FPGA by Malte Baesler, Sven-Ole Voigt, Thomas Teufel

“…In this paper, we present a parallel decimal fixed-point multiplier designed to exploit the features of Virtex-5 FPGAs. …”
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A QoS Model for a RFID Enabled Application with Next-Generation Sensors for Manufacturing Systems by Anna Kang, Jong Hyuk Park, Leonard Barolli, Hwa-Young Jeong

“…In general, the RFID sensor was designed to collect environmental information such as temperature, pressure, humidity, inclination, and acceleration into ordinary RFID tags for internal information processing. …”
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Density Classification with Non-Unitary Quantum Cellular Automata by Elisabeth Wagner, Federico Dell’Anna, Ramil Nigmatullin, Gavin K. Brennen

“…The second is a new quantum model that is designed to demonstrate additional quantum features and is restricted to only two-body interactions. …”
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Lightning Current Distribution of the First and Subsequent Strokes Based on the Lightning Location System: Survey in Yunnan Power Grid by Yutang Ma, Hongchun Shu, Changxin Xiao, Gaohui Yang, Chengwei Xie, Mengmeng Zhu, Pulin Cao

“…Its accurate measurement is crucial for designing and safeguarding power systems. This paper obtains data from a lightning location system and analyzes the probability density distribution of lightning current amplitudes. …”
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A Critical Review on the Book Contemporary Research Methods in the Humanities (Discussions on Politics of Method) by Leila Namdarian, Alireza Seghatoleslami

“…The results of the review of this book show that the author has not been able to convey well the key and operational points about “Politics of Method " and his new findings; Therefore, this book is not able to provide guidelines for researchers in designing a research program from the perspective of methodology. …”
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An efficient transition-metal-free route to oligo-$\alpha $-pyridylamines via fluoroarenes by Nicolini, Alessio, Anderlini, Biagio, Roncaglia, Fabrizio, Cornia, Andrea

“…The new polynucleating tripodal proligand $\text{H}_6\text{tren(dpa)}_3$, containing thirteen nitrogen donors of four different types, was designed, synthesized, and isolated in good yield (${\sim }$60%) via a transition-metal-free triple N-arylation of $\text{H}_6$tren with HXdpa (X $=$ Br or F), using $\text{K}_2\text{CO}_3$ or $\text{Cs}_2\text{CO}_3$ as a base ($\text{H}_6$tren $=$ tris(2-aminoethyl)amine, HXdpa $=$ 6-halogeno-$N$-(pyridin-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine). …”
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Cooperation evolution of dynamic interaction based on threshold in public goods game by Xiangyang XU, Yajie LIU, Jinlong MA

“…First, a dynamic interaction rule based on the cooperation threshold is designed, taking into account the characteristics of different numbers of cooperators in the game group. …”
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Experimental Investigations of a Krypton Stationary Plasma Thruster by A. I. Bugrova, A. M. Bishaev, A. V. Desyatskov, M. V. Kozintseva, A. S. Lipatov, M. Dudeck

“…Most studies have been carried out with a Hall effect thruster previously designed for xenon. The ATON A-3 developed by MSTU MIREA (Moscow) initially defined for xenon has been optimized for krypton. …”
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Investigating the Use of Waste Vehicle Tyres as Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregates in Structural Concrete. by Nkwasibwe, Kraph

“…The mechanical properties of Rubberized Concrete were determined for the 7th day and 28th day and compared with the conventional concrete. The mix was designed of concrete class 20 in ratios 1:2:3 with a constant water-cement ratio of 0.59. …”
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Comparative Study of the Effect of Pumice Sand, River Sand, and Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregates on the Unit Weight of Concrete. by Niyonzima, Richard

“…The aggregate C20 grade of concrete was designed and tested. The experimental investigation was conducted on both fresh and hardened concrete such as workability, density, compressive strength, particle size distribution, water absorption, and fineness modulus. …”
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A Program for Master of Information Technology by Kabale University

“…The Master of Information Technology (MIT) mainly deals with the Management of Information Technology focusing on a number of areas including but not limited to business process management, e-services, computer security, technology modeling and data management. The Programme is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide a firm foundation for professional growth and research. …”
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Mobile Toolbox sequences task: development and validation of a remote, smartphone-based working memory test by Jerry Slotkin, Aaron J. Kaat, Stephanie Ruth Young, Elizabeth M. Dworak, Miriam A. Novack, Yusuke Shono, Hubert Adam, Cindy J. Nowinski, Sarah Pila, Zahra Hosseinian, Maria Varela Diaz, Anyelo Almonte-Correa, Keith Alperin, Monica R. Camacho, Monica R. Camacho, Bernard Landavazo, Bernard Landavazo, Rachel L. Nosheny, Rachel L. Nosheny, Michael W. Weiner, Michael W. Weiner, Richard C. Gershon

“…The findings suggest that Sequences is appropriate for use with adults aged 18–90 years in remote self-administered designs that focus on group results.…”
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High-throughput untargeted metabolomics reveals metabolites and metabolic pathways that differentiate two divergent pig breeds by S. Bovo, M. Bolner, G. Schiavo, G. Galimberti, F. Bertolini, S. Dall’Olio, A. Ribani, P. Zambonelli, M. Gallo, L. Fontanesi

“…Following this concept, this study was designed to compare, on a large scale, the plasma metabolomic profiles of two Italian heavy pig breeds (Italian Duroc and Italian Large White) to indirectly evaluate the impact of their different genetic backgrounds on the breed metabolomes. …”
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The state of paediatric deceased-organ donation at a South African tertiary public- sector hospital: A 14-year analysis by T Siyotula, J Barrell, K Manning, D Thomson, M McCulloch, T du Toit

“…The reasons for low referral and consent rates are complex and often multifactorial, which the current study was not designed to investigate in sufficient detail. Future studies should be designed to further interrogate our findings, while accommodating for nuances specific to the paediatric deceased-donor population and their families. …”
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