Tailoring IPM plans to fight a cloaked pest: helping smallholder farmers combat the sweetpotato weevil in sub-Saharan Africa by Chad A. Keyser, Frederick S. Walters, Haley Turner, Elka Armstrong, Jeff Davis, Brooke Bissinger, Brant Johnson, Agnes Alajo, Paul Musana, Joseph Odongo, Benard Yada, Milton A. Otema

“…Commercial growers in many developed countries rely on frequent chemical treatments and strict quarantine regulations to control SPW, however, this approach is currently not practical for many areas of SSA. In this paper we, (1) outline factors that contribute to SPW infestation; (2) review available strategies and ongoing research for control of SPW, including chemical pesticides, biological control (macro-organismal as well as microbial control), cultural practices, selective breeding, and biotechnology; and (3) discuss the potential for implementing an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that leverages a combination of techniques. …”
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Enquiry into Gunpowder Weapons Used by Hülegü in the Middle East Campaign by Oğuz A.Y.

“…It turns out that these ballistas fired “rocket-assisted arrows”. These arrows carried paper tubes filled with gunpowder, which would increase their range to reach the mountain fortress of Maymun-Diz, and bombs covered with cartons, bamboo, ceramic, or metal which would set fire to the defenders of the fort. …”
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Exploring sentiment analysis in handwritten and E-text documents using advanced machine learning techniques: a novel approach by Rayees Ahamad, Kamta Nath Mishra

“…Abstract Traditionally, many people still wish to write on pen and paper. However, it has some drawbacks like accessing and storing physical documents efficiently, searching through them, and sharing them efficiently. …”
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The study of genetic factors that determine the awned glume trait in bread wheat by O. B. Dobrovolskaya, A. E. Dresvyannikova, E. D. Badaeva, K. I. Popova, M. Trávníčková, P. Martinek

“…Features of the awned glume development and the genetic determinants of this trait have been little studied. In this paper, we described the features of the development and inheritance of the tetra-awness (awned glume) trait of the bread wheat T. aestivum line CD 1167-8, using classical genetic analysis, molecular genetic mapping, and scanning electron microscopy. …”
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INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AS A MEANS OF ORGANIZING THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE WRITING IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION by Vira Svyrydiuk, Anzhela Hordieieva, Valentyna Kyrykylytsia

“…The advantages of Internet teaching technology have been indicated and compared with the main learning tool – a textbook. The paper outlines the place and role of blog, tandem and postcrossing as learning tools in written communication at the intercultural level. …”
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Climate adaptation and resilience of biofiltration as a low-cost technological solution for water treatment – A critical review by Adedamola Adesomi Ali, Oliver Terna Iorhemen, Ronald W. Thring

“…Despite the threats posed by climate change, biofiltration systems have shown strong potential for resilience, although this resilience depends on a thorough understanding of the challenges brought on by climate change. This paper reviews the impacts of extreme weather events on water quality and the operations of water treatment plants. …”
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Real-Time Needle Force Modeling for VR-Based Renal Biopsy Training with Respiratory Motion Using Direct Clinical Data by Feiyan Li, Yonghang Tai, Qiong Li, Jun Peng, Xiaoqiao Huang, Zaiqing Chen, Junsheng Shi

“…Yet, compared to the original intraoperative data, there has always been an argument that these data are represented by lower fidelity in virtual surgical training. In this paper, a dynamic biomechanics experimental framework is designed to achieve a highly immersive haptic sensation during the biopsy therapy with human respiratory motion; it is the first time to introduce the idea of periodic extension idea into the dynamic percutaneous force modeling. …”
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Р. DESCARTES: PRINCIPLES OF RATIONALISTIC METHOD AND MORALITY (TO THE QUESTION ON THE METHODS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIAL WORK) by Оксана ОСЕТРОВА

“…Descartes for personal discretion. In addition, the paper focuses on those obstacles that, by obscuring the common sense of an individual, lead to the non-obviousness of the ocular, which results in the establishment and further adherence to a false conclusion instead of the true one, which will be facilitated by the use of the psychoanalytic method of research. …”
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QoE-Aware Bitrate Selection in Cooperation With In-Network Caching for Information-Centric Networking by Yusaku Hayamizu, Koki Goto, Masaki Bandai, Miki Yamamoto

“…However, with a naive network-assisted approach, the user application cannot fully utilize the cached segments when high-quality video segments are accidentally stored in the router on the user side of the congestion. In this paper, we propose an intelligent QoE-aware ABR selection method that works in cooperation with in-network Caching functions, called <italic>QoE-ABC</italic>. …”
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Smoothing Photovoltaic Power Fluctuations for Cascade Hydro-PV-Pumped Storage Generation System Based on a Fuzzy CEEMDAN by Lei Chen, Jun Wang, Zhang Sun, Tao Huang, Fan Wu

“…Based on the optimal base power of variable-speed pumped storage station (VSPSS), a smoothing method of fuzzy complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise (CEEMDAN) is proposed in this paper. To prevent smoothing insufficient and excessive, the fuzzy CEEMDAN algorithm is used to obtain the target power of the photovoltaic-pumped storage (PV-PS) generation system and the control signal of cascade hydro stations (CHSs) for eliminating large amplitude fluctuations of the PV output. …”
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Progress on Foot Assessment and Training to Prevent Running-related Injuries by ZHAO Xianli, LI Xinyu, WU Xubo, SHAN Chunlei, ZHANG Yihui, ZHANG Cai

“…By evaluating the structure and function of the runners' feet before running, and carrying out relevant training for the feet before and during running, the occurrence of RRI can be prevented and reduced, and it provides a basis for the scientific development of running training plan. This paper summarizes the common RRI foot assessment tools and reviews the current common foot intervention strategies for preventing RRI in the aspects of foot muscle training, foot strike pattern and pre-run adaptive training etc. …”
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Multiplex Community Detection in Social Networks Using a Chaos-Based Hybrid Evolutionary Approach by Bagher Zarei, Bahman Arasteh, Mehdi Asadi, Vahid Majidnezhad, Saeid Taghavi Afshord, Asgarali Bouyer

“…While there has been extensive research on community structure detection in single-layer networks, the development of methods for detecting community structure in multilayer networks is still in its nascent stages. In this paper, a new method, namely, IGA-MCD, has been proposed to tackle the problem of community structure detection in multiplex networks. …”
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Application of the Artificial Neural Network and Support Vector Machines in Forest Fire Prediction in the Guangxi Autonomous Region, China by Yudong Li, Zhongke Feng, Shilin Chen, Ziyu Zhao, Fengge Wang

“…The application of the artificial neural network and support vector machines (SVM) in forest fire prediction in this area can provide data for forest fire prevention and control in Guangxi. In this paper, based on Guangxi’s 2010–2018 satellite monitoring hotspot data, meteorology, terrain, vegetation, infrastructure, and socioeconomic data, the researchers determined the main forest fire driving factors in Guangxi. …”
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Capacity Enhancement in 60 GHz Based D2D Networks by Relay Selection and Scheduling by Waheed ur Rehman, Tabinda Salam, Jin Xu, Xiaofeng Tao

“…So the network can be visualized as a naturally formed groups of devices. In this paper, we jointly consider resource scheduling and relay selection to improve network capacity in 60 GHz based D2D networks. …”
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A Survey of SNP Data Analysis by Xiaojun Ding, Xuan Guo

“…As such, the analysis of SNP data is a critical task in the study of genetic diseases. In this paper, we divide the methods for genome-wide SNP data analysis into two categories: single-trait Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) in which pathology is mined from data of a single phenotype, and multiple-trait GWAS which identifies cross-phenotype associations. …”
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Calculation and Control Methods for Equivalent Resilient Modulus of Subgrade Based on Nonuniform Distribution of Stress by Yongsheng Yao, Junfeng Qian, Jue Li, Anshun Zhang, Junhui Peng

“…It is important to calculate the equivalent resilient modulus of the top surface of subgrade based on the nonuniform distribution of resilient modulus in subgrade. This paper takes the fully weathered granite soil as the research object. …”
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Trust Region Policy Learning for Adaptive Drug Infusion with Communication Networks in Hypertensive Patients by Mai The Vu, Seong Han Kim, Ha Le Nhu Ngoc Thanh, Majid Roohi, Tuan Hai Nguyen

“…To overcome these challenges, this paper presents an adaptive closed-loop drug delivery system to control AABP by adjusting the infusion rate, as well as a communication time delay (CTD) for analyzing the wireless connectivity and interruption in transferring feedback data as a new insight. …”
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Impact of Detour Tunnels in Metro Station Track Area on Ventilation and Thermal Environment of the Line Tunnel by TIAN Tingting, GAO Wei, WANG Fangmin, YU Tao

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The Interactions between Insulin and Androgens in Progression to Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer by Jennifer H. Gunter, Amy A. Lubik, Ian McKenzie, Michael Pollak, Colleen C. Nelson

“…Recent studies have specifically identified a correlation between elevated insulin and high-grade PCa and more rapid progression to castrate resistant disease. This paper examines the relationship between insulin and androgens in the context of prostate cancer progression. …”
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Prediction of Ultimate Load of Rectangular CFST Columns Using Interpretable Machine Learning Method by Tien-Thinh Le, Hieu Chi Phan

“…The ultimate compressive load of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) structural members is recognized as one of the most important engineering parameters for the design of such composite structures. Therefore, this paper deals with the prediction of ultimate load of rectangular CFST structural members using the adaptive neurofuzzy inference system (ANFIS) surrogate model. …”
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