Quantitative Representation of Autonomous Driving Scenario Difficulty Based on Adversarial Policy Search by Shuo Yang, Caojun Wang, Yuanjian Zhang, Yuming Yin, Yanjun Huang, Shengbo Eben Li, Hong Chen

“…Specifically, the concept of environment agent is proposed, and a reinforcement learning method combined with mechanism knowledge is constructed for policy search to obtain an agent with an adversarial behavior. The model parameters of the environment agent at different stages in the training process are extracted to construct a policy group, and then agents with different adversarial intensities are obtained, which are used to realize data generation in different difficulty scenarios through the simulation environment. …”
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Study on the Adhesion Properties of Raw Coal and Adhesive Clogging Characteristics of Underground Coal Bunkers by Chongyang Jiang, Lianguo Wang, Zhiyuan Pan, Jiaxing Guo, Shuai Wang

“…Obtaining the adhesion behavior characteristics and adhesion parameter variation patterns of raw coal at coal-coal and coal-wall interfaces under various influencing factors. …”
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Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Service Suicide Applications in a Tertiary Psychiatric Clinic in Türkiye by Buket Koparal, Mehmet Ünler, Hande Gazey, Berfu Ünal, Hatice Cansu Selvi, Selçuk Candansayar

“…The widespread negative impacts of the pandemic, such as the economic downturn, isolation, and quarantine, have contributed to the complex interaction of factors influencing suicidal behavior. This study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics of individuals with suicidal thoughts/attempts between the pandemic and the pre-pandemic period. …”
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The nonlinear viscoelasticity and its asymmetry of UV-cured resin under large amplitude oscillatory axial (LAOA) loading by Qiang Zhang, Yangguang Xu, Rui Xiao, Xiangyu Li

“…We also define an asymmetric ratio of nonlinear viscoelasticity with clear physical meaning from the perspective of energy, which can comprehensively characterize the nonlinear elastic and viscous behavior during the tensile and compressive phases within an oscillatory cycle. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Freeze-Dried <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i> Mushroom Powders on Probiotic and Harmful Bacteria and Its Bioactive Compounds by Gréta Törős, Áron Béni, Ferenc Peles, Gabriella Gulyás, József Prokisch

“…However, further in vitro and in vivo studies should be performed to explore CNDs and their behavior in different biological systems.…”
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Enhancing structural health monitoring of fiber-reinforced polymer composites using piezoresistive Ti3C2Tx MXene fibers by Bircan Haspulat Taymaz, Handan Kamış, Michal Dziendzikowski, Kamil Kowalczyk, Krzysztof Dragan, Volkan Eskizeybek

“…Abstract The anisotropic behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites, coupled with their susceptibility to various failure modes, poses challenges for their structural health monitoring (SHM) during service life. …”
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Synchronization of chaotic optomechanical system with plasmonic cavity for secured quantum communication by Mulubirhan Dangish, Abebe Belay Gemta, Alemayehu Getahun Kumela, Umer Sherefedin, Ruth Birhanu

“…Further, we exploited the initial chaotic behavior for quantum key generation, showcasing the system’s potential for efficient and secure quantum communication within a time frame of 0.7 μs. …”
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Spectroscopic and Morphological Studies of Metal-Organic and Metal-Free Dyes onto Titania Films for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Gabriella Di Carlo, Daniela Caschera, Roberta G. Toro, Cristina Riccucci, Gabriel M. Ingo, Giuseppina Padeletti, Luisa De Marco, Giuseppe Gigli, Giovanna Pennesi, Gloria Zanotti, Anna M. Paoletti, Nicola Angelini

“…We have investigated the spectroscopic behavior of three different sensitizers adsorbed onto titania thin films in order to gain information both on the electron transfer process from dye to titania and on the anchorage of the chromophore onto the semiconductor. …”
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Achieving precipitation strengthening and retained austenite thinning via strain induced precipitation to improve fatigue wear resistance of bainitic steel by Sida Chen, Zulai Li, Quan Shan

“…During the cyclic forging process, the grain boundaries pinning effect by strain-induced TiC refined the prior austenite grains which led to a completer bainite transformation during the austempering process, thereby promoting the thinning of retained austenite (RA). The fatigue behavior dominated by RA morphology was delved. Results indicated that the uneven strain distribution inside blocky RA contributed to its uneven transformation to martensite, consequently promoting fatigue crack initiation at interfaces. …”
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Targeting tRNA‐Derived Non‐Coding RNA Alleviates Diabetes‐Induced Visual Impairment through Protecting Retinal Neurovascular Unit by Jin Yao, Wen Yao, Jun‐Ya Zhu, Yan Liu, Jin‐Hong Liu, Yu‐Ke Ji, Xi‐Shen Ni, Wan Mu, Biao Yan

“…Downregulation of 5′tiRNA‐His‐GTG alleviates diabetes‐induced retinal neurovascular dysfunction, characterized by reduced retinal vascular dysfunction, decreased retinal neurodegeneration, and improved visually‐guided behaviors in vivo. Mechanistically, 5′tiRNA‐His‐GTG acts as a key regulator of retinal neurovascular dysfunction, primarily by modulating arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism via the CYPs pathway. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture questionnaire to the Cuban context by Rosa María Blanco Quintana, Yuliett Mora Pérez, Tania Solange Bosi de Souza Magnago, Liuva Miriela Navarro Martiatu, Yoslaidy Guerra Insua, Zenia Tamara Sánchez García

“…<p><strong>Foundation:</strong> patient safety culture is the product of values, beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, norms, procedures, competencies and patterns of individual and group behavior, which determines the commitment of a health organization to the management of patient safety.…”
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The trend of suicide and self-harm in the Chinese population from 2018 to 2022 based on ambulance medical emergency cases: a retrospective study by Ruizhe Yang, Jinsu Zhou, Francis Manyori Bigambo, Wu Yan, Xu Wang, Haibo Yang

“…The study emphasizes the need for targeted prevention strategies, particularly focusing on drug-related suicides among adults and adolescents, as well as the prevalence of various self-harming behaviors.ConclusionTo reduce self-harm and suicide, interventions must be strengthened for women, who experience higher rates. …”
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Fault current handling in large-scale MMC-HVDC systems: an improved approach with DC circuit breaker and fault current limiter by Rashid Hussain Chandio, Madad Ali Shah, Abdul Aziz Memon, Khawaja Haider Ali, Jahangeer Badar Soomro, Basem Alamri, Ahmed Althobaiti, Mohammed Alqarni

“…For simulation analysis, an equivalent circuit modeling approach of the Zhoushan HVDC Project is used to analyze current behavior of FCL-equipped breakers. The paper presents the circuit diagram and operational principles of the proposed FCL. …”
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The Role of Lifestyle in the Prevention and Treatment of Insulin Resistance: A Review of Clinical and Intervention Studies by Daria Rybak, Olga Krupa, Kinga Furtak, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Bartosz Omasta, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Magdalena Agata Czerska

“…These findings highlight the need for a multifaceted approach to treating insulin resistance, incorporating dietary and behavioral changes. The review also points out research gaps and emphasizes the necessity of long-term studies to refine lifestyle recommendations for diverse populations …”
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Mathematical Modeling of Traffic Flow in Kampala City Using the Moving Observer Method by Okiza,Humphrey, Muhwezi, Lawrence, Omwonylee, Okello Joseph, Awichi, Richard Opaka, Nuwagaba, Savannah

“…Data on traffic density, speeds, and driver behaviors were collected for a period of 20 days from five selected road sections leading into and out of the city which included traffic on Entebbe Road, Jinja road, Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road, Yusuf Lule and Wandegeya roads using the moving observer method. …”
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Carbon stock dynamics of forest to oil palm plantation conversion for ecosystem rehabilitation planning by D. Frianto, E. Sutrisno, A. Wahyudi, E. Novriyanti, W.C. Adinugroho, A.S. Yunianto, H. Kurniawan, H. Khotimah, A. Windyoningrum, I.W.S. Dharmawan, H.L. Tata, S. Suharti, H.H. Rachmat, E.M. Lim

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Pilot of a team-based quality improvement strategy to improve cardiovascular risk factors care in community mental health centers by Karly A. Murphy, Karly A. Murphy, Joseph Gennusa, Arlene T. Dalcin, Arlene T. Dalcin, Courtney Cook, Courtney Cook, Stacy Goldsholl, Tyler Fink, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, David Thompson, David Thompson, Emma E. McGinty

“…We sought to characterize the implementation of an adapted team-based quality improvement strategy to improve mental health providers’ delivery of evidence-based CVD risk factor care.MethodsIn a 12-month, single arm pre/post pilot study in four behavioral health homes embedded within psychiatric rehabilitation programs, sites implemented an adapted Comprehensive Unit Safety Program (CUSP). …”
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Development of a comprehensive model to predict stock prices in the stock market with an interpretive structural modeling approach by Shiva Rezaeyan, Mohammad Taleghani, Azita Sherej Sharifi

“…These factors are intricately interconnected, rendering the prediction of stock market behavior a complex task (Yang et al., 2020). Therefore, the primary objective of this research was to develop a framework for forecasting stock prices in the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) market. …”
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Plural molecular and cellular mechanisms of pore domain KCNQ2 encephalopathy by Timothy J Abreo, Emma C Thompson, Anuraag Madabushi, Kristen L Park, Heun Soh, Nissi Varghese, Carlos G Vanoye, Kristen Springer, Jim Johnson, Scotty Sims, Zhigang Ji, Ana G Chavez, Miranda J Jankovic, Bereket Habte, Aamir R Zuberi, Cathleen M Lutz, Zhao Wang, Vaishnav Krishnan, Lisa Dudler, Stephanie Einsele-Scholz, Jeffrey L Noebels, Alfred L George, Atul Maheshwari, Anastasios Tzingounis, Edward C Cooper

“…Our results, spanning structure to behavior, may be broadly applicable because the majority of KCNQ2 encephalopathy patients share variants near the selectivity filter.…”
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Using Human-Centered Design to Bridge Zero-Dose Vaccine Gap: A Case Study of Ilala District in Tanzania by Simon Martin Nzilibili, Hellen Maziku, Awet Araya, Ruthbetha Kateule, Millenium Anthony Malamla, Suna Salum, Furaha Kyesi, Lotalis Gadau, Tumaini Menson Haonga, Florian Tinuga, Rashid Mfaume, Zaitun Hamza, Georgina Joachim, Alice Geofrey Mwiru, Alex Benson, Oscar Kapela, Ona Machangu, Norman Jonas, Ntuli Kapologwe

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