Decoding cortical folding patterns in marmosets using machine learning and large language model by Yue Wu, Xuesong Gao, Zhengliang Liu, Pengcheng Wang, Zihao Wu, Yiwei Li, Tuo Zhang, Tianming Liu, Tao Liu, Xiao Li

“…Further, gene enrichment analysis, neural migration analysis, and axon guidance pathway analysis were employed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying these structural and functional differences. …”
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Impact of human activities on the Marchica lagoon ecosystem in northeast Morocco by Hlal Mohammed, El Monhim Bilal, Bouymajjan Mohamed, Sbai Abdelkader, Benrbia Khadija, Cwick Gary, El Harradji Abderrahmane, Benata Mohamed, Saidi Abdelouahid

“…This study aims to analyze and assess the human-induced pressures on the Marchica lagoon ecosystem in north-eastern Morocco, a designated Site of Biological and Ecological Interest (SBEI) known for its rich biodiversity. Employing a multifaceted approach, the research will: examine existing scientific literature on the lagoon's biodiversity and documented human activities, utilize spatial data (e.g., land use maps, pollution levels) to assess the spatial distribution of human activities and potential impacts, and potentially conduct field observations to gather data on the current state of the lagoon. …”
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Quantitative Indicator for Objective Assessment of Software Process Quality and Performance by Muhammad Adeel Mannan, Jahangir Khan, Hira Zafar

“…To validate the effectiveness of our approach, we apply it to evaluate the defect management procedures employed in four real-world industrial software projects. …”
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Bioinspired nanofilament coatings for scale reduction on steel by Siad Dahir Ali, Mette Heidemann Rasmussen, Jacopo Catalano, Christian Husum Frederiksen, Tobias Weidner

“…Inspired by the natural hydrophobicity of springtail (Collembola) skin, which employs micro- and nanostructures to repel water, we investigate the application of silicone nanofilaments (SNFs) as a coating on steel surfaces to mitigate scaling. …”
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GEO RELIGION: MAPPING PESANTREN AS TAFAQQUH FI AL-DIN USING BUFFERING & NEAREST NEIGHBOR ANALYSIS METHOD (CASE STUDY: TASIKMALAYA REGENCY) by Ai Sulastri, Cindy Dwi Putri Setiady, Lia Berliana, Rahman Firmansyah, Syaefunnisa Syaefunnisa, Rindu Fajar Islamy

“…This research has two main objectives: to map the locations of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Tasikmalaya City using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and to analyze their distribution patterns. The study employs Buffer Analysis and Nearest Neighbor Analysis (NNA). …”
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Three-level voltage control algorithm in distributed electrical networks with solar photovoltaic systems by V. P. Kuzmenko

“…A three-tier voltage control algorithm is proposed, which analyzes and integrates data on solar generation, suggests optimal actions for managing energy storage systems, calculates voltage levels, and recommends measures for controlling inverter reactive power to effectively mitigate voltage fluctuations. The study employs methods of mathematical averaging of time series and optimization based on the analysis of real data. …”
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Distributed Passivity-Based Control for Multiple Space Manipulators Holding Flexible Beams by Ti Chen, Yue Cao, Mingyan Xie, Shihao Ni, Enchang Zhai, Zhengtao Wei

“…The bending deformation of the flexible beam is discretized by employing the assumed modes method. Based on Lagrange’s equations of the second kind, the dynamics model of each manipulator holding a flexible beam is established. …”
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Indigenous Identity in the Global Sustainable Project by Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Eduardus Andhika Kurniawan, Balya Arung Segara

“…However, despite the ideal goals set, the project's achievements varied due to differences in responses among local communities in several areas. This research employs anthropological perspectives and ecological knowledge of worldviews to analyse the factors that contribute to these discrepancies. …”
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Scrutinizing the representations of flood disaster imagery in Emile Zola’s work by Ferdinal Ferdinal, Oktavianus Oktavianus, Djusmalinar

“…The method used is an in-depth analysis of the images employed by Zola, including the depiction of the rising floodwaters and the chaos following the disaster, as well as the symbolic meanings behind these images. …”
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Instantaneous Frequency Identification Using Adaptive Linear Chirplet Transform and Matching Pursuit by Chang Xu, Cong Wang, Jingbo Gao

“…The matching pursuit algorithm is employed to select optimal chirplets, and a modified version of chirplet transform is presented to estimate nonlinear varying frequencies. …”
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A Radar-Based System for Detection of Human Fall Utilizing Analog Hardware Architectures of Decision Tree Model by Vassilis Alimisis, Dimitrios G. Arnaoutoglou, Emmanouil Anastasios Serlis, Argyro Kamperi, Konstantinos Metaxas, George A. Kyriacou, Paul P. Sotiriadis

“…The circuit designs were executed using TSMC’s 90 nm CMOS process technology and the Cadence IC Suite was employed for tasks including design, schematic implementation, and post-layout simulations.…”
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Novel Multiband Metal-Rimmed Antenna for Wearable Applications by Bin Liu, Jianghong Han, Songhua Hu, Li Zhang

“…The experimental results demonstrate superior and stable performances of the metal-rimmed antenna when it is employed in wearable applications.…”
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Process Optimization of Spark Plasma Sintering Parameters for Tungsten Carbide/Silicon Nitride/AA2219 Composites by Taguchi Method by Sultan Althahban, Gurusamy Pathinettampadian, Faez Qahtani, Yosef Jazaa, S. Mousa, Sanipina Anjani Devi, Melvin Victor De Poures, R. Subbiah, Hana Beyene Mamo

“…Design of experiments and analysis of variance were employed to assess the factors’ contributions to density as well as microhardness response variables. …”
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Exploring Determinants of Attraction and Helpfulness of Online Product Review: A Consumer Behaviour Perspective by Xu Chen, Jie Sheng, Xiaojun Wang, Jiangshan Deng

“…A mixed-method approach is employed to test the conceptual model proposed for examining the influencing factors of review attraction and helpfulness. …”
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An Efficient Fitness Function in Genetic Algorithm Classifier for Landuse Recognition on Satellite Images by Ming-Der Yang, Yeh-Fen Yang, Tung-Ching Su, Kai-Siang Huang

“…For the purpose of testing and verifying DBFCMI, well-known indices such as DBI, FCMI, and PASI are employed as well for comparison. A SPOT-5 satellite image in a partial watershed of Shihmen reservoir is adopted as the examined material for landuse classification. …”
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Examining the Effects of Different Types of Achievement Goal Orientation on Undergraduate Students’ Engagement in Distance Learning: The Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy by Tingzhi Han, Guoxing Xu, Wenli Lu

“…Self-efficacy is introduced as a mediating variable, and structural equation modeling is employed to assess the effects. The findings reveal that different types of achievement goals have varying natures and intensities in their associations with undergraduate online learning engagement. …”
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Automatic Generation of Validated Specific Epitope Sets by Sebastian Carrasco Pro, John Sidney, Sinu Paul, Cecilia Lindestam Arlehamn, Daniela Weiskopf, Bjoern Peters, Alessandro Sette

“…In this study, we develop a novel method to automatically select reference epitope sets according to a categorization system employed by the IEDB. From the sets generated, three epitope sets (EBV, mycobacteria and dengue) were experimentally validated by detection of T cell reactivity ex vivo from human donors. …”
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Optimizing Pinned Nodes to Maximize the Convergence Rate of Multiagent Systems with Digraph Topologies by Yujuan Han, Wenlian Lu, Tianping Chen, Changkai Sun

“…In the case of sufficiently small pinning strength, perturbation methods are employed to derive formulas in terms of asymptotics that indicate that the left eigenvector corresponding to eigenvalue zero of the Laplacian measures the importance of node in pinning control multiagent systems if the underlying network has a spanning tree, whereas for the network with no spanning trees, the left eigenvectors of the Laplacian matrix corresponding to eigenvalue zero can be used to select the optimal pinned node set. …”
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Modeling Airflow Using Subject-Specific 4DCT-Based Deformable Volumetric Lung Models by Olusegun J. Ilegbusi, Zhiliang Li, Behnaz Seyfi, Yugang Min, Sanford Meeks, Patrick Kupelian, Anand P. Santhanam

“…A flow-structure interaction technique is employed that simultaneously models airflow and lung deformation. …”
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Calculation of the intensity at the sharp focus of a cylindrical vector beam by three methods by A.G. Nalimov, V.V. Kotlyar, Yu.V. Khanenko

“…We conduct a comparative analysis of diffraction fields upon sharply focusing vortex and non-vortex incident beams, calculated using three non-paraxial methods. The methods employed are a finite difference time domain (FDTD) method, a Rayleigh–Sommerfeld integral, and a Richards–Wolf transformation. …”
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