High Spatial Resolution Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry for the Masses: A Novel Orthogonal ToF FIB-SIMS Instrument with In Situ AFM by James A. Whitby, Fredrik Östlund, Peter Horvath, Mihai Gabureac, Jessica L. Riesterer, Ivo Utke, Markus Hohl, Libor Sedláček, Jaroslav Jiruše, Vinzenz Friedli, Mikhael Bechelany, Johann Michler

“…We have also demonstrated the integration of a scanning probe microscope (SPM) operated as an atomic force microscope (AFM) within the FIB/SEM-SIMS chamber. …”
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INCLUSION OF THE RUSSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM INTO THE EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREA by Elena V. Guslyakova, Artur L. Demchuk, Irina G. Teleshova

“…The article highlights the main factors affecting the inclusion of the Russian higher education system into the European Higher Education Area focusing onthe preparation of the Russian Federation National Report for the upcoming EHEA Ministerial Conference(that will take place in Yerevan, Armenia in 2015) which is carried out within the framework of the project “Expert and analytical support of the inclusion of the Russian higher education system into European Higher Education Area withdue consideration of the European practice of integration of education and labor market and of the network form of educational programs” of the Federal Target Program for the Development of Education in 2011-2015.The article presents an information about methodological and information analysis network Centre established atthe Faculty of Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University for the development of mechanismsof implementation and dissemination of the best practices of higher education institutions, for organizing training events, consultations and dissemination of the experience on various issues of the inclusion of the Russian higher education system into European Higher Education Area.…”
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Trajectory Tracking of a Flexible Robot Manipulator by a New Optimized Fuzzy Adaptive Sliding Mode-Based Feedback Linearization Controller by M. J. Mahmoodabadi, N. Nejadkourki

“…The conflicting objective functions considered as the integrals of the absolute values of the state error and the control effort should be minimized, simultaneously. …”
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A Robust Control Scheme for a PVTOL System Subject to Wind Disturbances by Carlos Alejandro Merlo-Zapata, Carlos Aguilar-Ibanez, Octavio Gutiérrez-Frías, Mayra Antonio-Cruz, Celso Márquez-Sánchez, Miguel S. Suarez-Castanon

“…Secondly, the backstepping procedure is applied to obtain the height position controller, allowing the reduction of the system and expressing it as an integrator chain with nonlinear disturbance. Therefore, the nested saturation function method is used to obtain a stabilizing controller for the horizontal position and roll angle. …”
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Experience of enrollment and management of the Waiting list for liver transplantation at hepatological center by Ye. N. Bessonova, O. A. Stroganova, Yu. A. Glazyrina, I. A. Kornilova

“…Aim of investigation. To carry out integrated analysis of the liver cirrhosis group of patients and indications for transplantation with evaluation of leading causes and factors affecting shifting liver transplantation in the Waiting list.Material and methods. …”
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Effective preprocessing techniques for improved facial recognition under variable conditions by Afolabi I. Awodeyi, Omolegho A. Ibok, Idama Omokaro, Jones U. Ekwemuka, Michael O. Ighofiomoni

“…This study evaluates advanced preprocessing methods, including edge detection using the Canny detector and illumination normalization through histogram equalization and gamma correction, which are integrated into a preprocessing pipeline. A detailed comparative analysis demonstrates significant recognition rate improvements under low-light and occluded scenarios, supported by quantitative evidence. …”
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Simulation Framework for Cyber-Physical Production System: Applying Concept of LVC Interoperation by Byeong Soo Kim, Seunghoon Nam, Yooeui Jin, Kyung-Min Seo

“…Manufacturers own heterogeneous simulations; however, they have difficulty integrating and interoperating them. This paper proposes a novel simulation framework for smart manufacturing based on the concept of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) simulation. …”
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Anatomy of the Higgs Boson Decay into Two Photons in the Unitary Gauge by Athanasios Dedes, Kristaq Suxho

“…We find that highly divergent integrals depend upon the choice of shifting momenta with arbitrary vectors. …”
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Eldgjá and Laki: Two large Icelandic fissure eruptions and a historical-critical approach for interdisciplinary researchers working on past nature-induced disasters by Stephan F. Ebert, Katrin Kleemann

“…The integration of archives of societies with archives of nature has led to collaborations between the natural sciences and the humanities. …”
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A Radar-Based System for Detection of Human Fall Utilizing Analog Hardware Architectures of Decision Tree Model by Vassilis Alimisis, Dimitrios G. Arnaoutoglou, Emmanouil Anastasios Serlis, Argyro Kamperi, Konstantinos Metaxas, George A. Kyriacou, Paul P. Sotiriadis

“…A fall-detection system was implemented utilizing a 2.45 GHz continuous wave radar along with power-efficient and fully-analog integrated classifier architectures. The Power Burst Curve and the effective acceleration were derived from the short time Fourier transform, and then processed by the analog classifier. …”
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Changes in Structure and Histochemistry of Glandular Trichomes of Thymus quinquecostatus Celak by Ping Jia, Ting Gao, Hua Xin

“…As the peltate trichome stepping into senium stage, it caved in the epidermis integrally, which was different from the capitate one. …”
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The fusion of subjectivity and objectivity: a study on the construction of historical facts of Chinese Anti-Japanese war from the perspective of Toynbee’s philosophy of history by Yongguan Tian

“…In this study, we analyze the evolution of Toynbee’s philosophy of history, its essential ideas and its practical significance are first analyzed, using this as a starting point, for the subjectivity and objectivity in the construction of historical facts during the Chinese Anti-Japanese War. It is necessary to integrate subjective and objective factors in the construction of historical facts of the War of Resistance against Japan. …”
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Second thoughts on digital first: Exploring the development of election campaigning among Swedish political parties, 2010–2022 by Bolin Niklas, Grusell Marie, Nord Lars

“…The analysis shows that Swedish political parties have gradually integrated digital campaign features in their structure and strategy. …”
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MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCING A CLUSTER OF OIL AND GAS AND CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS OF THE VORONEZH REGION by O. D. Gaisha

“…The form of integration of subjects as a cluster, in particular a cluster of producers of oil and gas and chemical equipment of the Voronezh region, which is a form of Association of interconnected companies in a certain territory, including scientific and technical and industrial enterprises, universities and research centers, has been considered. …”
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An Efficient Fitness Function in Genetic Algorithm Classifier for Landuse Recognition on Satellite Images by Ming-Der Yang, Yeh-Fen Yang, Tung-Ching Su, Kai-Siang Huang

“…This paper proposes a new index, DBFCMI, by integrating two common indices, DBI and FCMI, in a GA classifier to improve the accuracy and robustness of classification. …”
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Analysis and Optimization of Hydraulic Calibration for Maximum Performance of Wastewater Treatment Plants by Qabbou Nour-eddine, Khomsi Driss, Hassani Naoual Semlali Aouragh

“…It highlights the impact of head losses and integrates a range of potential alternatives for achieving hydraulic efficiency in a wastewater treatment plant.…”
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A Purely Biomanufactured System for Delivering Nanoparticles and STING Agonists by Yu‐an Li, Yi Feng, Wenjing Li, Yuqin Zhang, Yanni Sun, Shifeng Wang, Roy Curtiss III, Huoying Shi

“…Herein, a universal and purely biological nanovaccine system is reported. This system integrates three modules: (1) self‐assembling nanoparticles, (2) self‐catalyzed synthesis of small‐molecule stimulator of interferon gene (STING) agonists, and (3) delivery vectors that target the cytosolic surveillance system. …”
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Using Interest Approaches in Instructional Design and Delivery by Brianna N. Shanholtzer, Andrew Thoron, J. C. Bunch, Blake C. Colclasure

“…This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication describes components of interest approaches and techniques for integrating them into a lesson, and provides real-world examples. …”
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Impact of Hot Pressing Temperature on Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Performance by W. Gul, A. Khan, A. Shakoor

“…During hot pressing, the thermal energy has enhanced the plasticity of the fiber and created conditions for the integration of different bonds. The thermal energy will cause the moisture in raw board to vaporize. …”
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Evidence of Opportunity and Necessity Driven Entrepreneurship in Nigeria by Abubakar S. Garba, Fariastuti Djafar, Shazali Abu Mansor

“…Other tests conducted were unit root test, Johansen and Juselius (1990) co-integration test, Granger causality and dynamic model analysis beyond the sample. …”
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