A Study on the Holding Capacity Safety Factors for Torpedo Anchors by Luís V. S. Sagrilo, José Renato M. de Sousa, Edison C. P. Lima, Elisabeth C. Porto, Jane V. V. Fernandes

“…Therefore, it is also possible to reduce the values of the associated design safety factors, which have been calibrated relying on models with higher uncertainty, without impairing the original level of structural safety. This paper presents a study on the calibration of reliability-based safety factors for the design of torpedo anchors considering the statistical model uncertainty evaluated using results from experimental tests and their correspondent finite-element-based numerical predictions. …”
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Humanitarian diplomacy and the countries of the Global South: Trends and discourses by D. A. Kuznetsov, V. A. Dmitrieva

“…In recent years, discussions about the essence of humanitarization and humanization of international relations have intensified due to the aggravation of economic, social, and ethical problems against the background of a sharp deterioration in the international situation, particularly in the Global South. This paper aims to identify the specifics and provide a comparative analysis of the approaches of both the developed and developing states of the North and the South to the formats, content and purpose of humanitarian diplomacy in contemporary world politics. …”
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Testing of chickens experimentally infected with A/H9N2 avian influenza virus isolates for their immune responses by O. S. Osipova, M. A. Volkova, S. V. Frolov, D. B. Andreychuk, I. A. Chvala

“…Data on tests of chickens for their immune responses to infection with low pathogenic А/Н9N2 avian influenza virus isolates belonging to Y-280 and G1 genetic lines are presented in the paper. CD4⁺/CD8⁺ ratios were determined with flow cytometry for initial immune status examination and for detection of apparent immune system disorders. …”
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Lyapunov stability analysis for M3C based fractional frequency transmission system utilizing generalized participation factors by Ziyue Duan, Yongqing Meng, Shuhao Yan, Lianhui Ning, Xiuli Wang, Xifan Wang

“…Unlike the participation factors in small signal stability analysis, it leads to an inability to quantitatively analyze the impact of interactions between different frequency components in system with multi-frequency coupling characteristics. This paper firstly proposes the Lyapunov function for the fractional frequency PMSG offshore wind power transmission system (FOWS), which considers the dynamics of the mentioned components. …”
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Microenvironment-Centred Dynamics in Aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas by Matilde Cacciatore, Carla Guarnotta, Marco Calvaruso, Sabina Sangaletti, Ada Maria Florena, Vito Franco, Mario Paolo Colombo, Claudio Tripodo

“…The immunological and stromal microenvironments have been classically regarded as essential partners of indolent lymphomas, while considered mainly negligible in the setting of aggressive B-cell lymphomas that, by their nature, are less reliant on external stimuli. By this paper we try to delineate the cardinal microenvironment-centred dynamics exerting an influence over lymphoid clone progression in aggressive B-cell lymphomas.…”
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Attention-guided convolutional network for bias-mitigated and interpretable oral lesion classification by Adeetya Patel, Camille Besombes, Theerthika Dillibabu, Mridul Sharma, Faleh Tamimi, Maxime Ducret, Peter Chauvin, Sreenath Madathil

“…Recent advances in deep learning have demonstrated potential in supporting clinical decisions. This paper introduces a deep learning model for classifying oral lesions, focusing on accuracy, interpretability, and reducing dataset bias. …”
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Capturing Requirements for a Data Annotation Tool for Intensive Care: Experimental User-Centered Design Study by Marceli Wac, Raul Santos-Rodriguez, Chris McWilliams, Christopher Bourdeaux

“…With clinicians’ time being an extremely limited resource, existing tools fail to provide an effective workflow for deployment in health care. ObjectiveThis paper investigates the approach of intensive care unit staff to the task of data annotation. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Energy Storage Technologies for Microgrids by Mohamed Haikel Chehab, Chokri Ben Salah, Ruben Zieba Falama, Mehdi Tlija, Abdelhamid Rabhi

“…One of the biggest challenges in MGs is the optimal choice of the BESS that can lead to better performance of the MG, which will be more flexible, efficient, and effective than traditional power systems. In this paper, we present the modeling and simulation of different energy storage systems including Li-ion, lead-acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hybrid (Ni-Mh), and supercapacitor (SC), for renewable energy applications, and more specifically for MGs. …”
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Molecular dynamics study on wettability difference between lignite dust and silica dust by Peng YANG, Yanan WANG, Jie WANG, Hongfu JIA, Lingyun YANG, Dahe YAN, Wengang LI, Zimeng LI

“…In this paper, the differences in the wetting mechanisms of lignite dust and silica dust were investigated using molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemical methods. …”
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Noise Robust Underwater Fishing Net Recognition Based on Range Gated Imaging by Zhensong Xu, Xinwei Wang, Liang Sun, Bo Song, Yue Zhang, Pingshun Lei, Jianan Chen, Jun He, Yan Zhou, Yuliang Liu

“…However, the performance of underwater fishing net recognition usually degrades seriously due to noise interference in underwater environments. In this paper, we use range gated imaging as the detection device, and propose a semantic fishing net recognition network (SFNR-Net) for underwater fishing net recognition at long distance. …”
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A Two-Stage Method for Improving the Prediction Accuracy of Complex Traits by Incorporating Genotype by Environment Interactions in Brassica napus by Sican Xiong, Meng Wang, Jun Zou, Jinling Meng, Yanyan Liu

“…For the complex trait measured in multiple environments, this paper proposes a two-stage method to solve a linear model that jointly models the genetic effects and the genotype × environment interaction (G × E) effects. …”
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Vialess heterogeneous skin patch for multimodal monitoring and stimulation by Hyeokjun Lee, Soojeong Song, Junwoo Yea, Jeongdae Ha, Saehyuck Oh, Janghwan Jekal, Myung Seok Hong, Chihyeong Won, Han Hee Jung, Hohyun Keum, Sangyoon Han, Jeong Ho Cho, Taeyoon Lee, Kyung-In Jang

“…As one of integration methods, folding integration offers simplified processing and enhanced functionality through rigid-soft region separation, but so far, it has mainly been applied to modality of electrical sensing and stimulation. This paper introduces a vialess heterogeneous skin patch with multi modalities that separates the soft region and strain-robust region through folded structure. …”
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Whole examination AI estimation of fetal biometrics from 20-week ultrasound scans by Lorenzo Venturini, Samuel Budd, Alfonso Farruggia, Robert Wright, Jacqueline Matthew, Thomas G. Day, Bernhard Kainz, Reza Razavi, Jo V. Hajnal

“…Abstract The current approach to fetal anomaly screening is based on biometric measurements derived from individually selected ultrasound images. In this paper, we introduce a paradigm shift that attains human-level performance in biometric measurement by aggregating automatically extracted biometrics from every frame across an entire scan, with no need for operator intervention. …”
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The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Cristian Scheau, Ioana Anca Badarau, Raluca Costache, Constantin Caruntu, Gratiela Livia Mihai, Andreea Cristiana Didilescu, Carolina Constantin, Monica Neagu

“…Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play significant roles in cellular regeneration, programmed death, angiogenesis, and many other essential tissular functions, involved in the normal development and also in pathological processes, such as the EMT. This paper reviews the roles of MMPs in the EMT involved in HCC invasion, as well as the ancillary roles that MMP cross-activation and tissue inhibitors play in modulating this process. …”
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Numerical parametric study of a Kaplan turbine incorporated with a sub runner considering analysis of hydraulic dissipation by Amirhossein Khoddami, Mojtaba Tahani, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Alireza Riasi, Khalil Allah Sajadian

“…In this paper, a novel approach on Kaplan turbines, proposed and published in a US patent, has been investigated numerically using CFD tool. …”
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Application of Scenario Analysis and Multiagent Technique in Land-Use Planning: A Case Study on Sanjiang Wetlands by Huan Yu, Shi-Jun Ni, Bo Kong, Zheng-Wei He, Cheng-Jiang Zhang, Shu-Qing Zhang, Xin Pan, Chao-Xu Xia, Xuan-Qiong Li

“…To answer these questions, the objective of this paper is to analyze whether and how a bridge can be built between qualitative and quantitative approaches for land-use planning work and to find out a way to overcome the gap that exists between the ability to construct computer simulation models to aid integrated land-use plan making and the demand for them by planning professionals. …”
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Fuzzy Terminal Sliding Mode Control with Compound Reaching Law and Time Delay Estimation for HDU of Legged Robot by Kaixian Ba, Bin Yu, Yaliang Liu, Zhengguo Jin, Zhengjie Gao, Junxiao Zhang, Xiangdong Kong

“…It is difficult to obtain the desired control performance by just using classical control methods such as the traditional PID control. In this paper, a position controller that combines fuzzy terminal sliding mode control (FTSMC) and time delay estimation (TDE) is proposed, in which FTSMC adopts a compound reaching law which combines the tangent function and the exponential reaching law. …”
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Experimental Research on Wind-Induced Flag-Swing Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters by Jianjun Liu, Xianghua Chen, Yujie Chen, Hong Zuo, Qun Li

“…When the piezoelectric cantilever beam is in a wind field, we should consider not only the influence of the wind field on piezoelectric beam but also the electromechanical coupling effect on it. In this paper, we design and test a wind-induced flag-swing piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH). …”
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SPATA: Strong Pseudonym-Based AuthenTicAtion in Intelligent Transport System by Qazi Ejaz Ali, Naveed Ahmad, Abdul Haseeb Malik, Gauhar Ali, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Khalid, Yue Cao

“…During authentication, the real identity of an intelligent transport system station, referred to as a vehicle, should not be revealed in order to preserve its privacy. In this paper, we propose a Strong Pseudonym-based AutenTicAtion (SPATA) framework for preserving the real identity of vehicles. …”
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Integrated 3E impacts of photovoltaic systems: A comparative study of panels and windows by Na Zhao, Jia Zhang, Chao Ding

“…This paper evaluates the integrated benefits of photovoltaic (PV) building systems in terms of energy, economy, and environment, providing a scientific basis for low-carbon sustainable buildings. …”
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