A Low-Profile Reflector-Enhanced Drop-Shaped Printed Antenna for Wide-Band Wireless Communications by Giovanni Cappelletti, Diego Caratelli, Renato Cicchetti, Claudio Gennarelli, Massimiliano Simeoni, Orlandino Testa

“…The proposed radiating structure is integrated with a planar metal reflector useful to enhance antenna gain up to 5.5 dBi and the front-to-back ratio up to 21 dB. …”
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Development of a Dynamic Virtual Reality Model of the Inner Ear Sensory System as a Learning and Demonstrating Tool by P. Selva, J. Morlier, Y. Gourinat

“…Virtual reality is used as a tool of integrated learning of the dynamic behavior of the inner ear using ergonomic paradigm of user interactivity (zoom, rotation, mouse interaction, etc.). …”
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Framework for autonomous inspection of PV plants using IoT electronics on each PV panel and UAV collaboration by Miguel Tradacete-Ágreda, Carlos Santos-Pérez, Pablo José Hueros-Barrios, Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Sánchez, Rafael Pérez-Seguí, Javier Melero-Deza, Pascual Campoy

“…Moreover, in order to make this autonomous inspection possible, a multiprotocol architecture is developed to ensure effective communication and coordination between IoT Modules and UAVs, facilitating seamless data exchange and system integration.…”
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Modeling and 1 : 1 Internal Resonance Analysis of Cable-Stayed Shallow Arches by Jiangen Lv, Zhicheng Yang, Xuebin Chen, Quanke Wu, Xiaoxia Zeng

“…Firstly, the Galerkin method is used to discretize the governing nonlinear integral-partial-differential equations. Secondly, the multiple scales method (MSM) is used to derive the modulation equations of the system under external excitation of the shallow arch. …”
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Exploring natural ventilation strategies in Javanese vernacular houses for sustainable design by Mohamad Muqoffa, Suyitno, Indri Yaningsih, Rendy Adhi Rachmanto, Kesit Himawan, Novi Caroko, Basuki

“…Insights from classical texts and architectural records inform traditional values and principles related to energy sustainability, supplemented by perspectives gathered through interviews with homeowners, architects, and cultural experts on integrating local values into sustainable practices. …”
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The schematic structure of folk discourses of Toba Caldera Geosites as the collective memory for tourist destinations at lake Toba area by Robert Sibarani, Toshiaki Kimura, Peninna Simanjuntak

“…The study employing a phenomenological, qualitative research paradigm, integrates interactive and narrative models. The interactive model, encompassing data collection, condensation, display, and conclusion, was complemented by a detailed twelve-step ethnographic model. …”
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Measuring and Ranking the Physical Resilience of Urban Areas Against Earthquakes: A Case Study of the Metropolis of Tabriz by yaser nazaryan, amane haghzad, laila ebrahimi, Kia bozorgmehr

“…Ultimately, the Copeland model was applied to integrate the results from the aforementioned models. …”
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A Review of Numerical Techniques for Frictional Contact Analysis by Govind Vashishtha, Sumika Chauhan, Riya Singh, Manpreet Singh, Ghanshyam G. Tejani

“…Advancements in constitutive modelling are vital for improved accuracy, along with enhanced contact detection algorithms for complex geometries and large deformations. Integrating experimental data and multiphysics capabilities will further enhance the reliability and applicability of these numerical techniques across various engineering applications. …”
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Model Predictive Engine Air-Ratio Control Using Online Sequential Relevance Vector Machine by Hang-cheong Wong, Pak-kin Wong, Chi-man Vong

“…Experimental results reveal that the control performance of the proposed relevance vector machine model predictive controller (RVMMPC) is also superior to DRNNMPC, support vector machine-based MPC, and conventional proportional-integral (PI) controller in production cars. Therefore, the proposed RVMMPC is a promising scheme to replace conventional PI controller for engine air-ratio control.…”
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Population-Level SARS-CoV-2 RT–PCR Cycle Threshold Values and Their Relationships with COVID-19 Transmission and Outcome Metrics: A Time Series Analysis Across Pandemic Years by Judith Carolina De Arcos-Jiménez, Ernestina Quintero-Salgado, Pedro Martínez-Ayala, Gustavo Rosales-Chávez, Roberto Miguel Damian-Negrete, Oscar Francisco Fernández-Diaz, Mariana del Rocio Ruiz-Briseño, Rosendo López-Romo, Patricia Noemi Vargas-Becerra, Ruth Rodríguez-Montaño, Ana María López-Yáñez, Jaime Briseno-Ramirez

“…These findings underscore the value of Ct values as scalable tools for public health surveillance and highlight the importance of contextualizing their analysis within specific epidemiological and temporal frameworks. Integrating Ct monitoring into surveillance systems could enhance pandemic preparedness, improve outbreak forecasting, and strengthen epidemiological modeling.…”
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A Pseudomonas-based bio-formulation to control bacterial blight of pomegranate caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae by Pavan Kumar, Giandomenico Corrado, Girigowda Manjunatha, Suma Ramegowda, Pradeep Kumar, Boris Basile, Ganadalu Puttaswamy Mutthuraju, Baggana Girish Jasmitha

“…These findings recommend that integrating Pseudomonas-based bio-formulations into disease management strategies could significantly reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals, offering a sustainable alternative for controlling BB in pomegranate.…”
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Optimization of Fault Identification and Location Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System and Support Vector Machine for an AC Microgrid by A. Kurmaiah, C. Vaithilingam

“…Fault identification and locating are crucial when integrating renewable energy sources with AC Microgrids. …”
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Characterization and Prediction of the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Utilizing Bayesian Stochastic Volatility Models by Osei K. Tweneboah, Kwesi A. Ohene-Obeng, Maria C. Mariani

“…Each model offers a unique perspective on forecasting the behavior of the GSE-CI, with the SV model incorporating Student’s <i>t</i> errors emerging as the most effective, as evidenced by the lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) in our comparative evaluation. The integration of these models highlights their robustness in capturing the intricate volatility patterns of the GSE-CI, making a compelling case for their applicability to similar financial markets in other emerging economies. …”
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Advanced zero-optical-distance Mini-LEDs technology with high-luminance composite light-guides for displays by Zhi Ting Ye, Yen Lung Chen, Yu Fu Hsu, Ting Shuo Li, Ku huan Liu, Chun-Nien Liu

“…This approach involves a direct-side composite light guide that integrates a microstructure of the light incident surface (MLIS). …”
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Factors influencing the implementation of a teacher professional development program to improve teaching quality by Lucas Silva Didier, Kim Schildkamp, Adrie J. Visscher, Roel J. Bosker

“…While coordinators valued several aspects of the program (including its structured manual, evidence-based teaching strategies, and integration of SPTQ data) significant implementation barriers emerged. …”
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QTFN: A General End-to-End Time-Frequency Network to Reveal the Time-Varying Signatures of the Time Series by Tao Chen, Yang Jiao, Lei Xie, Hongye Su

“…Moreover, a new structure called Muti-scale Residual Encoder-Decoder (MRED) is also proposed to improve the learning ability of the model by highly integrating the multi-scale learning and encoder-decoder architecture. …”
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Detecting and Mapping Peatlands in the Tibetan Plateau Region Using the Random Forest Algorithm and Sentinel Imagery by Zihao Pan, Hengxing Xiang, Xinying Shi, Ming Wang, Kaishan Song, Dehua Mao, Chunlin Huang

“…We employed a random forest algorithm that integrated spatiotemporal features with field training samples. …”
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Expert consensus guidelines on management and best practices for tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte cell therapy by Sarah Nikiforow, John Haanen, Omid Hamid, Igor Puzanov, Rodabe Amaria, Amod Sarnaik, Marcus O Butler, Michael R Bishop, Allison Betof Warner, Adam J Schoenfeld, Krishna Komanduri

“…To this end, treatment management and delivery practice guidance is needed to ensure successful integration of this modality into clinical care. This review includes clinical and toxicity management guidelines pertaining to the TIL cell therapy regimen prepared by the TIL Working Group, composed of internationally recognized hematologists and oncologists with expertize in TIL cell therapy, and relates to patient care and operational aspects. …”
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Documenting and Reporting Implementation Strategies of Vaccination Efforts (DRIVE) framework for fostering systems learning to enhance cross-context replication in immunization pro... by Abdu A. Adamu, Amos Petu, Balcha G. Masresha, Blaise Bathondoli, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Duduzile Ndwandwe, Charles S. Wiysonge

“…For countries to make faster progress towards the Immunization Agenda 2030, it is essential that systems learning is prioritised in immunization programmes so that useful implementation strategies, both programme-based and research-based, are adequately documented, rapidly spread and sustainably integrated into practice settings across contexts to improve vaccination coverage and other performance indicators.…”
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Solar photovoltaic panel cells defects classification using deep learning ensemble methods by H. Tella, A. Hussein, S. Rehman, B. Liu, A. Balghonaim, M. Mohandes

“…This study emphasizes the efficacy of integrating various deep learning architectures to augment defect detection precision in photovoltaic systems, enhancing operational reliability and enabling prompt maintenance under challenging environmental conditions.…”
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