Robot Dynamic Path Planning Based on Prioritized Experience Replay and LSTM Network by Hongqi Li, Peisi Zhong, Li Liu, Xiao Wang, Mei Liu, Jie Yuan

“…This algorithm, termed LPDDQN, integrates Prioritized Experience Replay (PER) and the Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) network to improve upon the DDQN algorithm. …”
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Examining Insula–Default Mode Network Functional Connectivity and Its Relationship with Heart Rate Variability by Marlene Nogueira, Juliana da Silva Magalhães, Adriana Sampaio, Sónia Sousa, Joana F. Coutinho

“…Background: The Default Mode Network (DMN) is involved in self-referential and emotional processes, while the insula integrates emotional and interoceptive signals. Functional connectivity between the insula and the DMN is proposed to enhance these processes by linking internal bodily states with self-referential thoughts and emotional regulation. …”
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FutureMS cohort profile: a Scottish multicentre inception cohort study of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by David Hunt, Siddharthan Chandran, Peter Connick, Peter Foley, Patrick K A Kearns, Sergio E Baranzini, Adam D Waldman, Sarah J Martin, Elizabeth Freyer, F J Carod-Artal, Lee Murphy, Amy Stenson, Jessie Chang, Rozanna Meijboom, Elizabeth N York, Yingdi Chen, Christine Weaver, Katarzyna Hafezi, Stacey Thomson, Adil Harroud, Margaret McLeod, Jonathon O'Riordan, Niall J J MacDougall

“…There is, therefore, a need for integrated predictive tools to inform individualised treatment decision making.Participants Established with the aim of addressing this need for individualised predictive tools, FutureMS is a nationally representative, prospective observational cohort study of 440 adults with a new diagnosis of relapsing-remitting MS living in Scotland at the time of diagnosis between May 2016 and March 2019.Findings to date The study aims to explore the pathobiology and determinants of disease heterogeneity in MS and combines detailed clinical phenotyping with imaging, genetic and biomarker metrics of disease activity and progression. …”
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Global epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineage 4 insights from Ecuadorian genomic data by Gabriel Morey-León, Paulina M. Mejía-Ponce, Juan Carlos Fernández-Cadena, Evelyn García-Moreira, Derly Andrade-Molina, Cuauhtémoc Licona-Cassani, Pablo Fresia, Luisa Berná

“…Our findings underscore the importance of integrating genomic data into public health strategies for tuberculosis control and suggest that enhanced genomic surveillance is essential for understanding and mitigating the global spread of M. tuberculosis. …”
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High-Fidelity Depth Map Reconstruction System With RGB-Guided Super Resolution CNN and Cross-Calibrated Chaos LiDAR by Yu-Chun Ding, Chia-Yu Chang, Pei-Rong Li, Chao-Tsung Huang, Yung-Chen Lin, Tsung Chen, Wei-Lun Lin, Cheng-Ting Lee, Fan-Yi Lin, Yuan-Hao Huang

“…In this work, we propose a depth map reconstruction system that integrates an RGB-guided depth map super-resolution convolutional neural network (CNN) into a stand-alone Chaos LiDAR depth sensor. …”
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Potential Use of Organic- and Hard-Rock Mine Wastes on Aided Phytostabilization of Large-Scale Mine Tailings under Semiarid Mediterranean Climatic Conditions: Short-Term Field Stud... by Claudia Santibañez, Luz María de la Fuente, Elena Bustamante, Sergio Silva, Pedro León-Lobos, Rosanna Ginocchio

“…The study evaluated the efficacy of organic- and hard-rock mine waste type materials on aided phytostabilization of Cu mine tailings under semiarid Mediterranean conditions in order to promote integrated waste management practices at local levels and to rehabilitate large-scale (from 300 to 3,000 ha) postoperative tailings storage facilities (TSFs). …”
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Collision Milling of Oil Shale Ash as Constituent Pretreatment in Concrete 3D Printing by Lucija Hanžič, Mateja Štefančič, Katarina Šter, Vesna Zalar Serjun, Māris Šinka, Alise Sapata, Genādijs Šahmenko, Evaldas Šerelis, Baiba Migliniece, Lidija Korat Bensa

“…It was found that ash extracted from flue gases by the novel integrated desulfurizer has the greatest potential as an SCM due to globular particles that contain β-calcium silicate. …”
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Improved Reception of In-Body Signals by Means of a Wearable Multi-Antenna System by Thijs Castel, Patrick Van Torre, Emmeric Tanghe, Sam Agneessens, Günter Vermeeren, Wout Joseph, Hendrik Rogier

“…In this paper, we implement a reliable 3.5 Mbps wearable textile multi-antenna system suitable for integration into a jacket worn by a patient, and evaluate its potential to improve the In-to-Out Body wireless link reliability by means of spatial receive diversity in a standardized measurement setup. …”
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A molecular basis for spine color morphs in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus by Maria Wise, Madison Silvia, Gerardo Reyes, Rushane Dunn, Thomas M. Onorato, Cosmo Pieplow, Aidan Furze, El Hebert, Nathalie Oulhen, Dan Ritschoff, David R. McClay, Gary Wessel

“…Mellita quinquiesperforata of the order Clypeasteroida) to 30 cm (the black sea urchin, Diadema antillarum of the order Euechinoidea). Here we integrate an analysis of genetic, structural and molecular properties of spines from the variegated sea urchin, Lytechinus variegatus. …”
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Sandwich‐Structured Fluorinated Polyimide Aerogel/Paraffin Phase‐Change Composites Simultaneously Enables Gradient Thermal Protection and Electromagnetic Wave Transmission by Tao Shi, Jianwei Jing, Zhiqiang Qian, Gaojie Wu, Guofeng Tian, Huan Liu, Xiaodong Wang

“…Through a rational integration of three functional layers, the developed sandwich‐structured composite not only can provide gradient thermal protection for hot objects over a long period but also exhibits an excellent wave‐transparent capability to establish communication between two electromagnetically shielded electronic devices. …”
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A survey of obstetric ultrasound uses and priorities for artificial intelligence-assisted obstetric ultrasound in low- and middle-income countries by Amy Sarah Ginsburg, Zylee Liddy, Eren Alkan, Kayla Matcheck, Susanne May

“…Better understanding the OBUS user, the pregnant individual, and the context, and taking care to ensure responsible, sustainable, and inclusive development and use of AI-assisted OBUS will be critical to successful integration and implementation and to increasing access to OBUS.…”
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Unveiling Tissue‐Specific RNA Landscapes in Mouse Organs During Fasting and Feeding Using Nanopore Direct RNA Sequencing by Chengfei Jiang, Ping Li, Haiming Cao

“…To address these limitations, an integrative approach combining nanopore direct RNA sequencing (DRS), ATAC‐Seq, and short‐read RNA‐seq is used. …”
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Development of a Voltage Compensation Type Active SFCL and Its Application for Transient Performance Enhancement of a PMSG-Based Wind Turbine System by Lei Chen, Hongkun Chen, Jun Yang, Huiwen He

“…The SFCL prototype is composed of a three-phase air-core superconducting transformer and a voltage source converter (VSC) integrated with supercapacitor energy storage. According to the commissioning test and the current-limiting test, the SFCL prototype can automatically suppress the fault current and offer a highly controlled compensation voltage in series with the 132 V electrical test system. …”
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High‐Precision Drop‐on‐Demand Printing of Charged Droplets on Nonplanar Surfaces with Machine Learning by Shaheer Mohiuddin Khalil, Shahzaib Ali, Vu Dat Nguyen, Dae‐Hyun Cho, Doyoung Byun

“…Overall, this study presents an effective method of integrating piezoelectric and electrohydrodynamic printing technologies, complemented by ML. …”
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GCFR Coupled Neutronic and Thermal-Fluid-Dynamics Analyses for a Core Containing Minor Actinides by Diego Castelliti, Eleonora Bomboni, Nicola Cerullo, Guglielmo Lomonaco, Carlo Parisi

“…Additionally, the use of a fast spectrum allows actinides transmutation, minimizing the production of long-lived radioactive waste in an integrated fuel cycle. This paper presents an analysis of GCFR fuel cycle optimization and of a thermal-hydraulic of a GCFR-prototype under steady-state and transient conditions. …”
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Relationship between Urban Economic Connections and Geoeconomic Relations in Northeast China by Zhenghui Zhu, Li Wang, Wanbo Liu, Dewei Qi

“…They should focus on the role of regional central cities in promoting the economic integration of the entire Northeast China and jointly promote the orderly urban niche system and full coordination. …”
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Family-Centered Approaches to Pediatric Tuberculosis and Nutritional Challenges in North Aceh: A Qualitative Study by Mardiati, Anna Millizia, Noviana Zara, Khania Atika, Najwa Zakiyya

“…Conclusions: The proposed interventions include increasing TB awareness, promoting BCG vaccination, considering socioeconomic factors, enhancing treatment adherence, and integrating nutritional support into management strategies. …”
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Case study of a neuroendocrine tumor of uncertain origin: single-cell transcriptomics unravels potential primary location by Frolova Tatyana, Ekaterina Avsievich, Diana Salimgereeva, Zoia Antysheva, Alesia Maluchenko, Denis Maksimov, Ilia Feidorov, Mark Voloshin, Olga Glazova, Natalia Bodunova, Nikolay Karnaukhov, Pavel Volchkov, Julia Krupinova

“…Conclusions This case demonstrates the value of integrating scRNA-seq and WES for the molecular characterization of complex NETs. …”
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The Impact of ICT On Students' Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Western Division Rukungiri Municipality. by Agaba, Goddie

“…The study contributes to the literature on the effective integration of ICT in education and provides insights into policy and practice in Uganda.…”
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The ICT Usage and The Teaching and Learning of History Education in Secondary Schools: A case Study of Bufundi Sub-County, Rubanda District South Western Uganda. by Namara, Arkright

“…From the analysis, the following conclusions were made; teachers and students have positive perceptions about the integration of ICT application in education delivery in History. …”
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