Segmentation of the Fabric Pattern Based on Improved Fruit Fly Optimization Algorithm by Gang Ding, Xiaoyuan Pei, Yang Yang, Boxiang Huang

“…According to the joint probability of the triple, the 3D entropy of the object and the background areas could be designed. The optimal segmentation threshold is resolved by maximizing the 3D entropy. …”
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Multi-functional broadband diffractive neural network with a single spatial light modulator by Bolin Li, Yinfei Zhu, Jinlei Fei, Runshi Zheng, Min Gu, Jian Lin

“…The power efficiency of this design is more than 16 times higher than that of the cascaded structure utilizing beam splitters. …”
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Analytical Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Pier and Cast-in-Steel-Shell Pile Connection Behavior considering Steel-Concrete Interface by Jiho Moon, Dawn E. Lehman, Charles W. Roeder, Hak-Eun Lee, Tae-Hyung Lee

“…In practice, the steel casing is not considered in the structural design and the pile is assumed to be an RC member. …”
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Live Plague Vaccine Development: Past, Present, and Future by Andrey P. Anisimov, Anastasia S. Vagaiskaya, Alexandra S. Trunyakova, Svetlana V. Dentovskaya

“…To improve immunogenicity while maintaining a favorable reactogenicity and safety profile, modern vaccine design must consider factors beyond the choice of target antigen alone. …”
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Investigation of TASS/SMR Capability to Predict a Natural Circulation in the Test Facility for an Integral Reactor by Young-Jong Chung, Sung-Won Lim, Kyoo-Hwan Bae

“…TASS/SMR code was developed for an analysis of design based events and accidents in an integral type reactor reflecting the characteristics of the SMART design. …”
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Spatial control of doping in conducting polymers enables complementary, conformable, implantable internal ion-gated organic electrochemical transistors by Duncan J. Wisniewski, Liang Ma, Onni J. Rauhala, Claudia Cea, Zifang Zhao, Alexander Ranschaert, Jennifer N. Gelinas, Dion Khodagholy

“…These amplifiers showed long-term in vivo stability, and their miniaturized biocompatible design allowed implantation in developing rodents to monitor network maturation. cIGTs expand the use of organic electronics in standard circuit designs and enhance their biomedical potential.…”
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Thermoelectric porous laser-induced graphene-based strain-temperature decoupling and self-powered sensing by Li Yang, Xue Chen, Ankan Dutta, Hui Zhang, Zihan Wang, Mingyang Xin, Shuaijie Du, Guizhi Xu, Huanyu Cheng

“…Herein, we report the design and demonstration of stretchable thermoelectric porous graphene foam-based materials via facile laser scribing for self-powered decoupled strain and temperature sensing. …”
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ChatBlock: A Block-Based Chatbot Framework for Supporting Young Learners and the Classroom Authoring for Teachers by Chutiporn Anutariya, Hathaichanok Chawmungkrung, Watanee Jearanaiwongkul, Teeradaj Racharak

“…Chatbots have been used as a digital interactive learning tool in education. Designing a chatbot for young students has challenges in their capability to formulate sentences by typing. …”
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An optimizated additional damping control for suppressing ultra‐low frequency oscillation suppression based on SVC by Huabo Shi, Chengwei Fan, Xueyang Zeng, Gang Chen, Baorui Chen, Zhen Chen

“…Finally, the effectiveness of the designed SVC additional damping controller is verified in the improved four‐machine two‐area power system and the actual power grid in China.…”
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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

“…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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Reconfigurable Ring Filter with Controllable Frequency Response by Norfishah Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairul Mohd Salleh, Zuhani Ismail Khan, Nur Emileen Abd Rashid

“…Both designs are found to be compact with acceptable insertion loss and high selectivity.…”
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Mechanical properties of honeycomb structure with zero Poisson’s ratio for flexible trailing edge by ZHOU Yue, LI Bo, XU Weiwei, WEN Youyi

“…This study can provide references for the design and analysis of novel flexible trailing edge structures.…”
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Static Analysis of Tubular Space Frame Chassis of an Electric Racing Car Made of ASTM A106 Grade B by Encu Saefudin, Nuha Desi Anggraeni, Marsono Marsono, Syauqi Azhari

“…The design process is begun with chassis space frame determination and weight and position definition of all components to be installed on the chassis. …”
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Multi scenario chaotic transient search optimization algorithm for global optimization technique by Ibrahim Mohamed Diaaeldin, Hany M. Hasanien, Mohammed H. Qais, Saad Alghuwainem, Othman A. M. Omar

“…Furthermore, the proposed CTSO algorithm has been employed for solving real-life engineering design problems, including coil spring, welded beam, and pressure vessel design, where CTSO performed better than some recent optimization algorithms in finding the best design.…”
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Crosswind and Vortex Usages for Electricity Production Enhancement of Solar Updraft Tower by Amnart Boonloi, Anan Sudsanguan, Withada Jedsadaratanachai

“…Additionally, various designs and heights of vortex generators were developed, considering different crosswind speeds (2, 4, 6, and 8 m/s). …”
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Effect of Partial Shrouds on the Performance and Flow Field of a Low-Aspect-Ratio Axial-Flow Fan Rotor by N. Sitaram, G. Ch. V. Sivakumar

“…The following configurations are tested: (1) rotor without partial shroud, designated as rotor (wos), (2) rotor with partial shroud, designated as rotor (ws), and (3) rotor with perforated (perforations in the shape of discrete circular holes) partial shroud, designated as rotor (wps). …”
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The Application Research of Inverse Finite Element Method for Frame Deformation Estimation by Yong Zhao, Hong Bao, Xuechao Duan, Hongmei Fang

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Uniform Local Binary Pattern for Fingerprint Liveness Detection in the Gaussian Pyramid by Yujia Jiang, Xin Liu

“…However, the existing problem is that fingerprint recognition systems are easily tricked by fake fingerprints for collaboration. Therefore, designing a fingerprint liveness detection module in fingerprint recognition systems is necessary. …”
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An Area-Efficient Integrate-and-Fire Neuron Circuit with Enhanced Robustness against Synapse Variability in Hardware Neural Network by Arati Kumari Shah, Kannan Udaya Mohanan, Jisun Park, Hyungsoon Shin, Eou-Sik Cho, Seongjae Cho

“…Neuron circuits are the fundamental building blocks in the modern neuromorphic system. Designing compact and low-power neuron circuits can significantly improve the overall area and energy efficiencies of a neuromorphic chip architecture. …”
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STRUCTURAL TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION FOR FLOOR BEAM OF RACK EMU BODY CONSIDERING MODAL FACTORS by CHEN RuiWen, YIN XiangYun, LI Gang, TU Xu, YIN GuoFu

“…Aiming at the lightweight design of rack EMU body floor beam, a structural design method combining 2 D with 3 D based on modal analysis and topology optimization theory was proposed. …”
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