An UAV-assisted VANET architecture for intelligent transportation system in smart cities by Ali Raza, Syed Hashim Raza Bukhari, Farhan Aadil, Zeshan Iqbal

“…Results show that utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles ensures the guaranteed and timely delivery of emergency messages to nearby vehicles so that a safe action can be taken to avoid further damages.…”
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Statistical - Spatial Analysis of the Core of Siberian High Pressure System Period 1955-2014) by daryosh yarahmdi, asadollah khoshkish, Mustafa Karampour, Ismail Ahmadi

“…To study the process of change, determine the direction of the trend, type and timing of changes in temperature and pressure of the core of the system the test of Mann-Kendal is used. …”
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Examining Delay Intervals in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma in an Egyptian Population and Its Impact on Lifestyle by Iman M. Eissa, Nahla B. Abu Hussein, Ahmed E. Habib, Yasmine M. El Sayed

“…Poor socioeconomic status seems to hinder timely diagnosis and treatment of POAG. Certain socioeconomic factors seem to correlate with the extent of delay. …”
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Laboratory Model Test Research on Mechanical Characteristics of Anchor in Loess Tunnel under the Action of Pull-Out Load by Zhongming Su, Jianxun Chen, Yanbin Luo, Xin He

“…It is proposed that the maximum shear stress of loess anchor under the action of pull-out load appears in the section 25 times the anchor diameter from the anchor head, and the shear stress in the middle and rear part of the anchor body can only be brought into full play when the length-to-diameter ratio of the anchor body is 110 or more. …”
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Reconstruction of LDPC code check matrix based on random extraction at high bit error rate by Zhongyong WANG, Zhenghao LI, Kexian GONG, Peng SUN, Qingtao LI

“…In order to improve the performance of the sparse check matrix reconstruction algorithm of LDPC codes at high BER, an open set recognition algorithm of the check matrix with strong fault tolerance under the condition of sufficient and insufficient number of received code words was proposed.Firstly, a new code word space was constructed by randomly extracting part bits of the code words for many times.Gaussian elimination method was used to solve the dual vector and restore the check vector in a lower dimension.Secondly, using the check vector, the proportion of error-free code groups in the received data was continuously increased by using the methods of “eliminating error code words” or“flipping the lowest unreliable bits” for iterative processing.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to comparison algorithm under different bit error rates, different code lengths, different code rates and different number of code words.For (648,324) LDPC codes in IEEE 802.11n protocol, when the number of received code words is sufficient, the reconstruction rate of check matrix can reach more than 95% under the condition of bit error rate of 0.003.When the number of received code words is insufficient (the number of code words is 450), the reconstruction rate of check matrix can reach more than 90% under the condition of bit error rate of 0.0015.…”
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Practices of Procedural Pain Management in Neonates through Continuous Quality Improvement Measures by Jigar P. Thacker, Deep S. Shah, Dipen V. Patel, Somashekhar M. Nimbalkar

“…Between April 2019 and September 2019, we intervened multiple times and reassessed shortcomings. We encouraged evidence-based practices and gave solutions for shortcomings. …”
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Co-Occurrence of Arthritis and Stroke amongst Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Canada by Roman Matveev, Chris I. Ardern

“…Overall, individuals with arthritis were 4 times more likely to report a history of stroke (OR=3.8, 95% CI = 3.06–4.68), whereas those who were engaged in at least moderate PA (≥ 1.5 kcal/kg/day) were less than half as likely (0.45, 0.92−0.62). …”
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Use of stock market instruments as a way to support small and medium-sized businesses during economic crises by K. V. Gluhov, M. V. Shipilova

“…The authors put forward a hypothesis that the stock market is an effective tool for small and medium-sized businesses to use in times of crisis, but that it is rarely used at the moment. …”
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Wychowanie do zrównoważonego rozwoju w kontekście katolickiej nauki społecznej by Irena Grochowska

“…Benedict XVI as one of the most important tasks of our times acknowledged the idea of balanced development.…”
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An Empirical Study on the Relationship between Craftsman’s Spirit and Economic Growth of Construction Industry by Furong Bai, Huanru Wang

“…Among them, the craftsman’s spirit index in Beijing in 2018 was 2.19 times higher than that in 2011, an increase of 119.38%, with the fastest growth rate. …”
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Science diplomacy as a tool for promoting the interests of Czechia in Africa by Mikhail V. Vedernikov

“…It is noted that Czech-African relations have a long history and were characterized by high intensity during the times of socialist Czechoslovakia. The institutional structure of Czech science diplomacy at the present stage is analyzed, and the main actors involved in this activity are identified. …”
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The 2020 IDS Release of the Antwerp COR*-Database. Evaluation, Development and Transformation of a Pre-Existing Database by Sam Jenkinson, Francisco Anguita, Diogo Paiva, Hideko Matsuo, Koen Matthijs

“…An important characteristic is the sample's large migrant population, including the timings of their demographic events and living arrangements, whilst resident in the district of Antwerp. …”
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Analysis and Evaluation of Agricultural Non-point Source Pollution Sources in Four Cities in the Pearl River Delta by XIA Lijia, YU Muqin, YAN Meng, JIANG Yu, XIONG Jing

“…Based on the 2018 statistical yearbook,this paper carries out the statistics and analysis on the agricultural non-point source pollution of the four major economic cities,namely Guangzhou,Dongguan,Shenzhen and Foshan in the Pearl River Delta by the inventory analysis method.The study found that:In 2018,the four cities in the Pearl River Delta produced 137 179.3 tons of COD,19 345.5 tons of TN,2 865.2 tons of TP,and 2 926.4 tons of NH⁺₄-N from agricultural non-point source pollution,among which the COD is considered as the primary pollutant,mainly from livestock and poultry breeding,while TN,NH⁺₄-N and TP mainly come from rural life and planting industry.In terms of regions,the pollutant emission intensity of Foshan is 427.42 kg/hm²,which is 1.5 times that of Guangzhou,ranking first among the four cities.The comprehensive water quality index caused by agricultural non-point source pollution in Guangzhou and Foshan is both greater than 4,so the two cities are considered as severely polluted areas,with heavy pressure to reduce agricultural non-point source pollution,while Dongguan and Shenzhen are lightly polluted areas.…”
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Pricing Strategy of Electric Vehicle Aggregators Based on Locational Marginal Price to Minimize Photovoltaic (PV) Curtailment by Hyunwoo Song, Gab-Su Seo, Dongjun Won

“…The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry adds complexity, increasing overall electricity demand and straining the power supply during peak charging times. This paper proposes a scheduling strategy for EV aggregators to reduce renewable energy curtailment and stabilize grid operation by strategically scheduling EV charging. …”
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Tooth loss and need for prosthetic treatment. El Carmen, Barinas State, Venezuela, 2018 by Yoel Gonzalez Beriau, Nadia Jover Capote

“…<p><strong>Background</strong>: Tooth decay and periodontal disease are currently considered the main causes of tooth loss. Timely prosthetic rehabilitation is the ideal treatment for this problem, as it allows the restoration of lost functions.…”
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New tribe-level classification of Hypostominae (Loricariidae) based on optimization of morphological states on DNA-based relationships, with descriptions of three new tribes and tw... by Jonathan W. Armbruster, Nathan K. Lujan

“…These states appear to be plesiomorphic within Hypostominae and to have been independently lost or reduced multiple times.…”
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Life History of the Camelthorn Gall Leafhopper, Scenergates viridis (Vilbaste) (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae) by Roman Rakitov, Esther Appel

“…The walls of the galls containing eggs are approximately three times thicker than regular leaves. The galls are subject to predation by Gelechiidae caterpillars; the eggs of the leafhopper are parasitized by two species of Trichogrammatidae and one Mymaridae (Hymenoptera), and its larvae by one species of Pipunculidae (Diptera).…”
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Structural and Vibrational Investigation of Benzil-(1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-Dione): Experimental and Theoretical Studies by N. Kanagathara, K. Senthilkumar, V. Sabari, V. Ragavendran, S. Elangovan

“…The total value of the first-order hyperpolarizability (βtot) is of the order of 41.5246×10−31 esu, which is found to be 11.135 times that of urea. Hence, benzil can be referred to as a good material for nonlinear optical applications.…”
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Optimized Efficiency at Two Optimum Operations of a Stochastically Driven Quantum Dot Heat Engine by Yigermal Bassie, Tibebe Birhanu, Yoseph Abebe, Mulugeta Bekele

“…Based on the proposed figure of merit, the model shows that the second optimization criteria are 3 times better than the first optimization criteria as a function of Carnot efficiency.…”
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THE GENESIS AND EVOLUTION OF THE FRANCE’S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH CENTURIES by S. I. Kossenko

“…However, if the splendour and attractiveness of the French culture succeeded to tide over the reverses of times, it happened first of all owing to a streamlined cultural policy pursued through ages by ruling circles of this country –from luminous monarchs to modern presidents. …”
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