Sorting Data via a Look-Up-Table Neural Network and Self-Regulating Index by Ying Zhao, Dongli Hu, Dongxia Huang, You Liu, Zitong Yang, Lei Mao, Chao Liu, Fangfang Zhou

“…In this paper, a new learned sorting algorithm named LS is proposed. We integrate a back propagation neural network with the technique of look-up-table in LS to guarantee the monotonicity and boundedness of the predicted placement positions. …”
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Parasites and plantations: Disease, environment and society in efforts to induce extinction of hookworm in Jamaica, 1919–1936 by Jonathan D. Roberts, Lorna L. Waddington, Rupert J. Quinnell, Graham Huggan, Alison M. Dunn

“…Our interdisciplinary approach integrates medical history and epidemiology using records created by the Jamaica Hookworm Commission of 1919–1936. …”
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A GENE REGULATORY NETWORK MODEL FOR VERNALIZATION AND SEASONAL FLOWERING RESPONSE IN WINTER WHEAT AND BARLEY by I. L. Stepanenko, O. G. Smirnova, I. I. Titov

“…Seasonal changes in day length are perceived by plant photoreceptors and transmitted to the circadian clock to modulate flowering time. Here we integrate data on vernalization and photoperiod genes in a gene network. …”
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An improved quantum-inspired particle swarm optimisation approach to reduce energy consumption in IoT networks by Yousra Mahmoudi, Nadjet Zioui, Hacène Belbachir

“…This paper introduces quantum-inspired particle swarm optimisation clustering (QIPSOC), an innovative metaheuristic that relies on a novel mathematical formulation (MPMC) and integrates principles from quantum computing and particle swarm optimisation to achieve energy-efficient clustering, balancing network performance constraints and energy consumption. …”
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Architecture-Level Exploration of Alternative Interconnection Schemes Targeting 3D FPGAs: A Software-Supported Methodology by Kostas Siozios, Alexandros Bartzas, Dimitrios Soudris

“…However, the benefits of such integration technology have not been sufficiently explored yet. …”
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Digital twins in the building sector: Implementation and key features by Lemian Diana, Bode Florin

“…Digital Twin (DT) technology offers a promising approach by creating virtual replicas of physical buildings, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimization of building performance. By integrating sensor data and Building Information Models (BIM), DTs provide comprehensive insights into energy usage, fault detection, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency. …”
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Impact of microcredit on the performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Yemen by Osamah Ahmed AL-Maamari, Nadeem Aljonaid, Noufal Alrefaei

“…The study suggests policy recommendations to enhance microcredit effectiveness, including reducing interest rates, simplifying loan processes, enhancing beneficiary satisfaction, and integrating technology into MFI services.…”
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Mixed Analytical-Numerical Modeling of Radar Backscattering for Seasonal Snowpacks by Martina Lodigiani, Carlo Marin, Marco Pasian

“…Particular attention was paid to integrate the effects of the snow superficial roughness and the snow scattering. …”
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Emergy Evaluation of a Production and Utilization Process of Irrigation Water in China by Dan Chen, Zhao-Hui Luo, Jing Chen, Jun Kong, Dong-Li She

“…The irrigated agriculture production subsystem has a higher sustainability than the irrigation water production subsystem and the integrated production system, according to several emergy indices: renewability ratio (%R), emergy yield ratio (EYR), emergy investment ratio (EIR), environmental load ratio (ELR), and environmental sustainability index (ESI). …”
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Self‐Driving Lab for Solid‐Phase Extraction Process Optimization and Application to Nucleic Acid Purification by Sebastian Putz, Jonathan Döttling, Tim Ballweg, Andre Tschöpe, Vitaly Biniyaminov, Matthias Franzreb

“…As a use case, the SDL was used to optimize a DNA purification process using silica magnetic beads. Through the integration of robotics, machine learning, and data‐driven experimentation, the SDL demonstrates a highly accelerated process optimization with minimal human intervention. …”
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Psychosocial Underpinnings of Pain and Sleep Disturbance in Safety-Net Primary Care Patients by Sarah Griffin, Joseph Tan, Paul B. Perrin, Allison B. Williams, Erin R. Smith, Bruce Rybarczyk

“…The findings support integrated primary care as a way to target not only behavioral health issues but also the psychosocial factors entangled with physical health.…”
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Concepciones sobre la formación del especialista en pediatría en Cuba: desafíos didácticos by Lourdes Pérez Toledo, Rolando Caballero Pérez, Lucia Baños Leiva, Amalia Baños Leiva

“…Los nuevos tiempos enfrentan desafíos que requieren de un pediatra integral con alto grado de formación, autonomía y buenas decisiones, lo que implica la intencionalidad didáctica en su orientación, desarrollo y evaluación.…”
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An Effective Hybrid Self-Adapting Differential Evolution Algorithm for the Joint Replenishment and Location-Inventory Problem in a Three-Level Supply Chain by Lin Wang, Hui Qu, Tao Chen, Fang-Ping Yan

“…The integration with different decisions in the supply chain is a trend, since it can avoid the suboptimal decisions. …”
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Crisis Monitoring in Financial Sectors Using CAMEL Partial Triadic Analysis Model by Rody Guzman-Garzon, Purificacion Galindo-Villardon, Purificacion Vicente-Galindo

“…Future research could extend the model by integrating all balance sheet variables against the base CPTA model through the application of Hidden Markov models.…”
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MWCNT/SiO2 Hybrid Nano‐PCM for Ultrafast Solar Cookers: An Experimental Study by T. Sathish, Jayant Giri, R. Saravanan, Zafar Said, Moaz Al‐lehaibi

“…This experimental study explores enhancing a box‐type solar cooker's thermal performance through the integration of a hybrid nano‐enhanced phase change material (PCM). …”
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From tweet to tremor: Enhancing megathrust disaster monitoring and early warning systems in social media by Silvia Nur Aulia Elsa, Saepudin Epin, Qoriah, Ernawati, Khoiri Shohib, Kusumawati Azhari Siti

“…Overall, this study provides empirical evidence on the potential of utilizing social media to improve early warning systems and response to megathrust disasters. The integration of social media into disaster mitigation strategies can provide significant benefits, especially in terms of early detection, enhancing situational awareness, and facilitating communication and collaboration during disasters.…”
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Assessment of Earthquake Risk in Urban Development Areas by Seyran Büşra Gök, Merve Yavaş

“…The aim of this study is to integrate macro-scale data with micro-scale data by considering the relationship between planning and geology, and to present a locally specific risk model against earthquakes. …”
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Machine learning enabled measurements of astrophysical (p,n) reactions with the SECAR recoil separator by P. Tsintari, N. Dimitrakopoulos, R. Garg, K. Hermansen, C. Marshall, F. Montes, G. Perdikakis, H. Schatz, K. Setoodehnia, H. Arora, G. P. A. Berg, R. Bhandari, J. C. Blackmon, C. R. Brune, K. A. Chipps, M. Couder, C. Deibel, A. Hood, M. Horana Gamage, R. Jain, C. Maher, S. Miskovich, J. Pereira, T. Ruland, M. S. Smith, M. Smith, I. Sultana, C. Tinson, A. Tsantiri, A. Villari, L. Wagner, R. G. T. Zegers

“…We used a novel approach that integrates machine learning with ion-optical simulations to find an ion-optical solution for the separator that enables the measurement of (p,n) reactions, despite the reaction leaving the mass of the nucleus nearly unchanged. …”
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Supercritical Nonlinear Vibration of a Fluid-Conveying Pipe Subjected to a Strong External Excitation by Yan-Lei Zhang, Hui-Rong Feng, Li-Qun Chen

“…The analytical results are supported by the numerical integration.…”
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Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Collaborative Target Search by DRL: A DQN-Based Multi-Agent Partially Observable Method by Heng Xu, Dayong Zhu

“…The PODQN algorithm utilizes the Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) to remember the past observation information. It integrates the target network and decomposes the action value for better evaluation. …”
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