Simulation of single-species bacterial-biofilm growth using the Glazier-Graner-Hogeweg model and the CompuCell3D modeling environment by Nikodem J. Poplawski, Abbas Shirinifard, Maciej Swat, James A. Glazier

“…The CompuCell3D modeling environment provides a convenientplatform for biofilm simulations using the Glazier-Graner-Hogeweg (GGH)model, a cell-oriented framework designed to simulate growth and patternformation due to biological cells' behaviors. …”
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Automated hip dysplasia detection using novel FlexiLBPHOG model with ultrasound images by Sefa Key, Huseyin Kurum, Omer Esmez, Abdul Hafeez Baig, Rena Hajiyeva, Sengul Dogan, Turker Tuncer

“…The model utilizes five patch types for feature extraction with local binary pattern (LBP) and histogram of oriented gradients (HOG) techniques. During feature extraction, five feature vectors are generated. …”
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Functional Exercise and Physical Fitness Post Stroke: The Importance of Exercise Maintenance for Motor Control and Physical Fitness after Stroke by Birgitta Langhammer, Birgitta Lindmark

“…During the acute rehabilitation, both groups received functional task-oriented training, followed by regular self- or therapeutic driven training the first year after stroke and varied exercise patterns the following 24 months. …”
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Potential Structural Damage Characterization through Remote Sensing Data: A Nondestructive Experimental Case Study by Marta Terrados-Cristos, Francisco Ortega-Fernández, Marina Díaz-Piloneta, Vicente Rodríguez Montequín, Javier García González

“…The experimental test results show sufficient statistical significance (p < 0.05), confirming that the areas potentially most susceptible to corrosion can be identified using information from remote sensing satellites based on orientation, wind conditions, and wind origin. This can be used to facilitate the remote design and monitoring of structures more accurately with a stability guarantee.…”
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An Infrared and Visible Image Alignment Method Based on Gradient Distribution Properties and Scale-Invariant Features in Electric Power Scenes by Lin Zhu, Yuxing Mao, Chunxu Chen, Lanjia Ning

“…Third, the Histogram of Orientation Gradients (HOG) is extracted as the gradient distribution characteristics of the feature points, which are normalised with the Scale Invariant Feature Transform (SIFT) algorithm to form feature descriptors. …”
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Developing R&D Portfolio Business Validity Simulation Model and System by Hyun Jin Yeo, Kwang Hyuk Im

“…Although there are diverse researches about R&D evaluation, business factors are not concerned enough because almost all previous studies are technology oriented evaluation with one R&D technology based. …”
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Mosaic Structure Characterization of the AlInN Layer Grown on Sapphire Substrate by Engin Arslan, Pakize Demirel, Huseyin Çakmak, Mustafa K. Öztürk, Ekmel Ozbay

“…The 150 nm thick, (0001) orientated wurtzite-phase Al1−xInxN epitaxial layers were grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition on GaN (2.3 µm) template/(0001) sapphire substrate. …”
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Using Open-Source Components to Process Interferometric TerraSAR-X Spotlight Data by Michael Jendryke, Timo Balz, Houjun Jiang, Mingsheng Liao, Uwe Stilla

“…We show how to process bistatic TanDEM-X images and propose an integrated processing option for monostatic TerraSAR-X data in the Delft Object-oriented Radar Interferometric Software (DORIS). The paper focuses on the implementation of this algorithm for high-resolution spotlight InSAR in a public domain tool; hence, it becomes available to a larger research community. …”
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Research Progress and Governance Prospect of Marine Biodiversity Conservation Synergistic Response to Climate Change by LIN Ruijuan, JIANG Yuhuan, CHEN Fenggui, TAN Hongjian, ZHANG Jiwei

“…Firstly, this paper starts from the key concepts and policy orientation of marine biodiversity protection in response to climate change, and further summarizes the overall research progress, content framework and development trend in this field. …”
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Research on Multistage Rotor Assembly Optimization Methods for Aeroengine Based on the Genetic Algorithm by Yue Chen, Jiwen Cui, Xun Sun, Shihai Cui

“…Therefore, an intelligent assembly method is urgently needed to directly predict the optimal assembly orientations of the rotors at each stage to meet the double-objective requirements simultaneously. …”
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Mobiliser le paysage pour observer les territoires : quelles démarches, pour quelle participation des acteurs ? by Pierre Dérioz, Philippe Béringuier, Anne-Élisabeth Laques

“…Still in its first stages, the second case study shows an attempt to combine a landscape-oriented approach and remote sensing data, and thus to produce spacialised informations about land-use, agrodiversity and biodiversity in western brazilian Amazonia (High-Solimoes).…”
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Comparative analysis of higher education on the example of certain countries of the European and Asia-Pacific regions by S. E. Titor, S. V. Cherkasova

“…The system of dual (practice-oriented) training was explored as a basis for employment of graduates in France and Germany, the principles and goals of its functioning in the analysed states of the European region were clarified.…”
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Texture feature column scheme for single‐ and multi‐script writer identification by Faycel Abbas, Abdeljalil Gattal, Chawki Djeddi, Imran Siddiqi, Ameur Bensefia, Kamel Saoudi

“…The representation is enriched with the oriented Basic Image Features (oBIFs) column histogram. …”
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A Three-Component Model Based on Macropropagation Phenomena Approach for Complex Building Scattering by Mehdi Ait-Ighil, Fernando Perez-Fontan, Joel Lemorton, Frederic Lacoste, Christophe Bourga, Michel Bousquet

“…This model is based on asymptotic methods, namely, PO (Physical Optics) which allows the 3CM to be frequency scalable, polarimetric, and dielectric materials oriented. Note that the proposed model and the retained approach can be integrated into more complex tools such as existing ray tracers. …”
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Two distinct neural pathways for mechanical versus digital technology by Giovanni Federico, Mathieu Lesourd, Arnaud Fournel, Alexandre Bluet, Chloé Bryche, Maximilien Metaireau, Dario Baldi, Maria Antonella Brandimonte, Andrea Soricelli, Yves Rossetti, François Osiurak

“…Results revealed a key dissociation: mechanical tools extensively activated the dorsal and ventro-dorsal visual streams, which are motor- and action-oriented brain systems. Conversely, digital tools largely engaged the ventral visual stream, associated with conceptual and social cognition. …”
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Molecular properties of the RmlT wall teichoic acid rhamnosyltransferase that modulates virulence in Listeria monocytogenes by Ricardo Monteiro, Tatiana B. Cereija, Rita Pombinho, Thijs Voskuilen, Jeroen D. C. Codée, Sandra Sousa, João H. Morais-Cabral, Didier Cabanes

“…Structures of RmlT with and without its substrates showed that this enzyme is a dimer, revealed the residues responsible for interaction with the substrates and that the catalytic residue pre-orients the acceptor substrate towards the nucleophilic attack to the sugar. …”
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Cultural Identity in Intercultural Communication: Analyzing the Impact of Linguistic Choices in Multilingual Interactions by Hasan Shaikh

“…In order to overcome the drawbacks of this study, future studies must aim to explore the longitudinal impact of settling down in unfamiliar language territories on people’s cultural orientation. Furthermore, this study recommends to take note of the growing need for engaging in acceptable linguistic behavior for the protection and promotion of cultural identity and appreciation among different societies. …”
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Layer ensemble averaging for fault tolerance in memristive neural networks by Osama Yousuf, Brian D. Hoskins, Karthick Ramu, Mitchell Fream, William A. Borders, Advait Madhavan, Matthew W. Daniels, Andrew Dienstfrey, Jabez J. McClelland, Martin Lueker-Boden, Gina C. Adam

“…This work proposes layer ensemble averaging—a hardware-oriented fault tolerance scheme for improving inference performance of non-ideal memristive neural networks programmed with pre-trained solutions. …”
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Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production by Unisa Conteh Kanu, Zhaohong Wang, Chenshi Qiu, Qiaojun Wen, Xueyan Li, Dongliang Qiu, Yinwei Gan, Runqian Mao

“…Recent research highlights how its feeding behavior stimulates the production of desirable secondary metabolites, thereby improving the flavor profiles and market value of premium teas, particularly varieties like Taiwan’s “Oriental Beauty”. As consumer demand for unique and artisanal teas rises, the economic benefits associated with <i>E. onukii</i> are becoming increasingly evident, prompting farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that often involve reduced pesticide use. …”
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To the Problem of Developing the Concept of Organising Social and Psychological-Pedagogical Work with Adolescents on the Internet by N.V. Bogdanovich, V.V. Delibalt

“…Based on the typology of online risks, the aim and objectives, preventive orientation of the activity are substantiated, and the organisational aspects of such work are described.…”
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