A Novel Approach to Design Chitosan-Polyester Materials for Biomedical Applications by Tatiana A. Akopova, Tatiana S. Demina, Alexander N. Shchegolikhin, Tikhon S. Kurkin, Christian Grandfils, Nikolay S. Perov, Alexander S. Kechekyan, Alexander N. Zelenetskii

“…Low temperatures (above Tg but below the melting points of the crystalline polymers) are maintained throughout the process, minimizing mechanical and oxidative degradation of the polymers. …”
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Successful Modified Therapy in a Patient with Probable Infection-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis by Carl L. Kay, Matthew J. Rendo, Paul Gonzales, Sead G. Beganovic, Magdalena Czader

“…We demonstrate the potential to treat IHLH with partial protocols and minimal chemotherapeutics.…”
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A novel sea surface evaporation scheme assessed by the thermal rotating shallow water model by Masoud Rostami, Stefan Petri, Bijan Fallah, Farahnaz Fazel‐Rastgar

“…To validate the proposed approach, we employ a model based on the pseudo‐spectral moist‐convective thermal rotating shallow water model, with minimal parameterization over the entire sphere. ECMWF Reanalysis 5th Generation (ERA5) reanalysis data are used to compare the model's results with observations. …”
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Low-Resolution Quantized Precoding for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Dual-Functional Radar–Communication Systems Used for Target Sensing by Xiang Feng, Zhongqing Zhao, Jiongshi Wang, Jian Wang, Zhanfeng Zhao, Zhiquan Zhou

“…To tackle this issue, we develop a weighted optimization framework that minimizes the mean squared error between the transmitted symbols and their estimates while satisfying specific radar performance requirements. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Neural-Network and Fuzzy Auto-Tuning Sliding Mode Controls for Overhead Cranes under Payload and Cable Variations by Muhammad A. Shehu, Ai-jun Li, Bing Huang, Yu Wang, Bojian Liu

“…The overhead crane is required to operate fast and precisely with minimal sway. However, high-speed operations cause undesirable load sways, hazardous to operating personnel, the payload being handled, and the crane itself. …”
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Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer: Definition, Needs, and Future by Pierre Colin, Serge Mordon, Pierre Nevoux, Mohammed Feras Marqa, Adil Ouzzane, Philippe Puech, Gregory Bozzini, Bertrand Leroux, Arnauld Villers, Nacim Betrouni

“…Current challenges and innovations in prostate cancer management concern the development of focal therapies that allow the treatment of only the cancer areas sparing the rest of the gland to minimize the potential morbidity. Among these techniques, focal laser ablation (FLA) appears as a potential candidate to reach the goal of focusing energy delivery on the identified targets. …”
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Unusual Late Onset of Parenchymal Neuro-Behçet Disease by Wai Wai Miller, Demetrios Konstas, Chetan Gandhy, Derrick Robertson

“…Although our patient presented with minimal symptoms decades after her initial diagnosis, any neurological complaint warranted a thorough investigation for a proper diagnosis and treatment given the multisystem involvement of BD.…”
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Tram-Oriented Traffic Signal Timing Resynchronization by Yuxiong Ji, Yu Tang, Wei Wang, Yuchuan Du

“…The objective is to balance the operational needs between minimizing bidirectional tram travel times and reducing the likelihood of activating the green extensions. …”
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Deflection-Based Numerical Evaluation of Steel, Bamboo Fibre, and Carbon Fibre Polymer Reinforced Portal Frame by S.O Odeyemi, M.A Olawale, M.O Adisa, O.D Atoyebi, Z.T Giwa

“…However, differences between the results for steel, bamboo fibre, and carbon fibre are minimal, and carbon fibre performs similarly to steel. …”
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Experimental Study on Influence of Borehole Arrangement on Energy Conversion and Acoustic Characteristics of Coal-Like Material Sample by Chuanbo Hao, Zhiyuan Hou, Fukun Xiao, Gang Liu

“…The practice that makes drilling diameter and depth increase stepwise can minimize the elastic energy conversion ratio, the growth rate, and the main frequency band energy of acoustic emission signal of coal-like material sample and postpone the internal energy release of the sample to the greatest extent, so as to enrich the richness of the secondary frequency of acoustic emission signal. …”
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Research on Indoor Positioning Systems and Autonomous Mechatronic Systems for Surveillance of Intrabuilding Zones by Alexandru Vlăsceanu, Mihai Avram, Victor Constantin, Edgar Moraru

“…The aim of this paper is to develop a surveillance architecture based on autonomous mechatronic systems (mobile robots and drones) designed to secure areas of strategic interest, covering a predefined space while providing enhanced security at minimal costs. Designing such a system is challenging due to the need for continuous monitoring, raising issues around autonomy, as well as the design of the navigation and command and control systems. …”
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A nanocarrier containing carboxylic and histamine groups with dual action: acetylcholine hydrolysis and antidote atropine delivery by Elina E. Mansurova, Andrey A. Maslennikov, Anna P. Lyubina, Alexandra D. Voloshina, Irek R. Nizameev, Marsil K. Kadirov, Anzhela A. Mikhailova, Polina V. Mikshina, Albina Y. Ziganshina, Igor S. Antipin

“…This approach will ensure timely delivery of the antidote and minimize side effects associated with uncontrolled drug release. …”
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A Novel Fuzzy Logic EMS for Hybrid Microgrids with Photovoltaic, Wind, Fuel Cell, and Energy Storage Integration by Kabouri Omar, Azeroual Mohamed, El Markhi Hassane, Bagayogo Alhussien

“…This system includes a backup device based on Fuel Cell (FC) to assure system dependability and minimize blackouts, as well as power electronic converters for flexible system parts and a residential community as DC loads. …”
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Eliminating Network Depth: Genetic Algorithm for Parameter Optimization in CNNs by M. Askari, S. Soleimani, M. H. Shakoor, M. Momeni

“…By focusing on parameters with the most significant impact on performance, the method reduces the need for deeper networks, thereby minimizing computational costs. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm outperforms its counterparts. …”
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A new efficient genetic algorithm-Taguchi-based approach for multi-period inventory routing problem by Amin Farahbakhsh, Amir Saman Kheirkhah

“…The objective is to supply products to scattered customers within a given time horizon while managing customer inventories to avoid shortages and minimize total inventory and transportation costs. …”
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Differential biotransformation ability may alter fish biodiversity in polluted waters by Marco E. Franco, Juliane Hollender, Kristin Schirmer

“…These differences were exacerbated by urban and agricultural influence, which increased biotransformation potential at the enzyme level by approximately 11-fold and micropollutant clearance by approximately 2-fold compared to fish from areas with minimal human influence. In the context of the chemical defensome, we argue that fish with low biotransformation activity carry a greater burden on chemical stress, making them less likely to cope with additional stressors and sustain their population in competition with species with a higher biotransformation capacity, thus causing alterations to biodiversity assemblages.…”
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Large Planting Stock Type and Mechanical Release Effects on the Establishment Success of Picea glauca Plantations in Quebec, Canada by Nelson Thiffault, Benoit Lafleur, Vincent Roy, Josianne DeBlois

“…Delaying treatment by two years impacted crop tree dimensions, although differences were minimal. Survival was not affected. We conclude that large containerized seedlings should be favoured over bareroot stock for reforestation on high-competition sites and that the release guidelines developed for standard size seedlings are applicable to the large dimension P. glauca stock tested in this study.…”
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New Functional Possibilities of Fire Detectors for Residential and Industrial Rooms by V. O. Kitikov, E. V. Ternov, A. V. Danilenko, N. I. Mukhurov, S. V. Denisyuk

“…The relevance of early detection of fire signs is quite obvious because due to the necessary measures for evacuating of people and material values, disconnecting the electrical equipment and extinguishing the fire at the time of the onset of fire or passive smoldering, human casualties can be completely avoided and economic losses can be minimized.A graphical representation of fire detectors' the classification in the form of a generalized scheme using all the main classification features, their advantages and disadvantages is given. …”
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Improved Shape-Finding Method and Parametric Study for Designing Asymmetric Suspension Bridges in Mountainous Terrain by Chenchen Jiang, Yangxun Ou, Weiyu Tang, Shengjun Hou, Rui Luo, Yuhao Jin, Bin Sun

“…Moreover, reasonably designing the dampers between the tower and the girder can be beneficial in minimizing the longitudinal displacement and controlling the tower’s moment under the seismic situations.…”
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A Game-Theoretic Response Strategy for Coordinator Attack in Wireless Sensor Networks by Jianhua Liu, Guangxue Yue, Shigen Shen, Huiliang Shang, Hongjie Li

“…In this paper, we propose an adaptive coordinator selection algorithm using game and fuzzy logic aiming at both minimizing the average number of hops and maximizing network lifetime. …”
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