Automatic Identification and Location of Tunnel Lining Cracks by Pengyu Wang, Shuhong Wang, Alipujiang Jierula

“…However, the effect of image recognition for tunnel crack now cannot satisfy the demands of practical engineering. SSD algorithm has been used when analyzing features of lining surface image, while comparison analysis has been made from image recognition results, error rate, and running time. …”
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O protagonista negro em narrativas ficcionais baseadas na historiografia: desafios estético-políticos para as produções audiovisuais brasileiras by Maria Aparecida  Silva  Ribeiro

“…As a result, the narrativization of a historical past crossed by sociopolitical demands of the present is evident, which in the case of the anti-racist agenda, gives rise to semantic contradictions or the reiteration of stereotypes. …”
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Heat Stroke in the Era of Global Warming: A Call for Urgent Action by Ayesha Khan, Manahil Mubeen

“…The urge of the article, therefore, is that HS demands very serious attention from the global arena and its proactive measures should be enforced to avert this medical emergency globally.…”
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Des zones humides pas si sauvages que cela : apport des données historiques et paléo-environnementales à la réflexion sur la gestion des paysages de la chaîne des Puys (France)... by Christèle Ballut, Yves Michelin

“…While the local authorities work on the application for an inscription of the Chaîne des Puys Limagne Fault on the UNESCO World Heritage list, this paper shows that by reconstructing precisely the history of these sites, it can help local managers to think about their management policy differently, focusing not on a strict conservation or protection dimension, but taking into account this historical frame in order to conciliate the expectations of the UNESCO with the local social demands.…”
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Conditions spatiales de la démocratie participative. « Meetings » à Vosloorus (Ekurhuleni, Afrique du Sud) by Philippe Gervais-Lambony

“…Local participatory democracy meetings are supposed to enable citizens to formulate their demands and compile wish-lists of priorities on their own terms. …”
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Reduction of Electromagnetic Interference Using ZnO-PCL Nanocomposites at Microwave Frequency by Abubakar Yakubu, Zulkifly Abbas, Nor Azowa Ibrahim, Ahmad Fahad

“…In industrial equipment and home appliance applications, the electromagnetic compatibility compliance directive (ECCD) demands that electromagnetic interference side effects be eliminated or marginally minimized. …”
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Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Solar-Geothermal Air Conditioning System for Residential Application: Energy, Exergy, and Sustainability Analysis by Yasser Abbasi, Ehsan Baniasadi, Hossein Ahmadikia

“…This paper investigates the performance of a ground source heat pump that is coupled with a photovoltaic system to provide cooling and heating demands of a zero-energy residential building. Exergy and sustainability analyses have been conducted to evaluate the exergy destruction rate and SI of different compartments of the hybrid system. …”
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Determination of Flavonoids, Phenolic Acids, and Xanthines in Mate Tea (Ilex paraguariensis St.-Hil.) by Mirza Bojić, Vicente Simon Haas, Darija Šarić, Željan Maleš

“…Raw material, different formulations of foods, and dietary supplements of mate demands control of the content of bioactive substances for which high performance thin layer chromatography (TLC), described here, presents simple and rapid approach for detections as well as quantification. …”
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Surveying the ice thickness of the ice climbing wall using TLS surveying method – case of Mlačca Gorge, Slovenia by Aleš Marjetič, Jan Magyar, Tomaž Ambrožič, Polona Pavlovčič Prešeren

“…Concurrently, the research endeavor sought to deepen our understanding of TLS application in demanding icy terrain. This study unveils the outcomes of successive TLS measurements conducted during the winter of 2021, marked by the most significant thickening of the ice wall in the previous four years. …”
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How Does Job Well-Being Optimize Audit Performance? The Moderating Effect of Passion by Kuo-Chih Cheng, Yuan-Sheng Lin, Tung-Chin Yang, Tsung-Fu Chuang, Hsiu-Mei Lai, Lan-Hui Lin, Shao-Hsi Chung

“…Additionally, auditing is a job that demands highly professional skills and responsibility. …”
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SOIL-BASED AND SOILLESS FARMING SYSTEMS: A CASE STUDY FROM DA LAT CITY by Đặng Đức Huy, Phạm Thị Thuyền, Đàm Thị Hải Âu, Trần Thanh Giang, Nguyễn Thị Trà My

“…This study investigates, via investment metrics and sensitivity analysis, the most popular current farming practices to clarify whether or not these systems can fulfill current and future demands with limited natural resources and at lowest cost. …”
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Study of the need for project-based learning citizenship e-books to expand national literacy of students pgri university palembang by Ramanata Disurya, Sudarwan Danim, Syukri Hamzah, Muhammad Kristiawan, Rosane Medriati, Neta Dian Lestari

“…Based on research findings, 92% of teachers and students believe that the analysis of national e-book creation demands meets the Very Good standard. The findings of this research support the assumption that to increase student citizenship literacy, lecturers and students at PGRI Palembang University really need Nationality E-Books.…”
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Integration of a Large-Scale Genetic Analysis Workbench Increases the Accessibility of a High-Performance Pathway-Based Analysis Method by Sungyoung Lee, Taesung Park

“…The rapid increase in genetic dataset volume has demanded extensive adoption of biological knowledge to reduce the computational complexity, and the biological pathway is one well-known source of such knowledge. …”
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Beyond the Screens: Reflections of Remote Learning on Adolescents’ Mental Health by Nayara Gonçalves Barbosa, Thaianne Cristine Gadagnoto, Lise Maria Carvalho Mendes, Giovanna Cristina Machado-Kayzuka, Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento

“…Abstract: Remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptations from adolescents who showed a noticeable dependency on screens. …”
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Fast Endmember Extraction for Massive Hyperspectral Sensor Data on GPUs by Zebin Wu, Shun Ye, Jie Wei, Zhihui Wei, Le Sun, Jianjun Liu

“…Due to the high computational cost of algorithm and massive quantity of the hyperspectral sensor data, high-performance computing is extremely demanded for those scenarios requiring real-time response. …”
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Self-Correction in Free-Running Dual-Comb Spectroscopy With Varying Interferogram Refresh Rates by Xiangze Ma, Wei Long, Jie Cheng, Yujia Ji, Teng Huang, Dijun Chen

“…Self-correction offers a promising alternative, though it demands a high refresh rate for interferograms (IGMs), corresponding to the repetition frequency difference, to counter system noise. …”
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Healthcare Marketing Evolution: A Comprehensive Exploration of New-Age Strategies and Patient-Centric Paradigms by Hafize Nurgül Durmuş Şenyapar

“…To be competitive in the ever-changing healthcare market, healthcare companies must use these tactics to adjust to changing patient demands and preferences.…”
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Family caregiver frailty in adult congenital heart disease is overlooked: A call to action by Arianna Magon, Serena Francesca Flocco, Laura Schianchi, Massimo Chessa, Daniele Ciofi, Salvatore Angileri, Maddalena De Maria, Gianluca Conte, Silvia Favilli, Cristina Arrigoni, Rosario Caruso

“…This brief report examines frailty in FCs as a multidimensional issue stemming from prolonged caregiving demands and cumulative stress. The evidence gathered in this regard identifies three key domains affecting FCs: psychological stress and childcare, physical health decline, and the challenges of caregiving during transitions to adulthood. …”
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Analysis of the Structural Characteristics of the Online Social Network of Chinese Professional Athletes by Yue Wang, Qian Huang, Qiurong Wang, Yang Xun, Yujiao Tan, Shuqin Cui, Linxiao Ma, Penglin Huang, Meijuan Cao, Bin Zhang

“…Through the analysis of the online whole network structure, it was found that the network density of the online support network was generally greater than that of the online discussion network, and athletes still showed stronger practical support demands and behaved more rationally in the process of training and learning life, while from the perspective of the relationship structure, the athletes’ family and classmates’ online support is weaker than that in previous studies; in terms of the whole network, strong relationships still dominate in this population, while attention should be paid to the impact of weak relationships.…”
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Impact of Loss Synchronization on Reliable High Speed Networks: A Model Based Simulation by Suman Kumar, Lin Xue, Seung-Jong Park

“…Contemporary nature of network evolution demands for simulation models which are flexible, scalable, and easily implementable. …”
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