An Efficient Approach to Extract and Store Big Semantic Web Data Using Hadoop and Apache Spark GraphX by Wria Mohammed Salih Mohammed, Alaa Khalil Jumaa

“…Semantic Web data has been stored and processed in this paper using Apache Spark GraphX and the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). …”
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Modeling TEC Maps Over China Using Particle Swarm Optimization Neural Networks and Long‐Term Ground‐Based GPS, COSMIC, and Fengyun Data by Shuangshuang Shi, Kefei Zhang, Jiaqi Shi, Andong Hu, Dongsheng Zhao, Zhongchao Shi, Peng Sun, Huajing Wu, Suqin Wu

“…Abstract This paper presents a new model for ionospheric total electron content (TEC) over China. …”
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Reconfigurable Photonic Lattices Based on Atomic Coherence by Jiaqi Yuan, Shun Liang, Qingsong Yu, Changbiao Li, Yanpeng Zhang, Min Xiao, Zhaoyang Zhang

“…The inherited instantaneous tunability of susceptibility from EIT‐modulated atomic coherence allows for the easy reconfigurability of EIPLs, which gives rise to exotic beam dynamics under such a readily controllable framework. This paper summarizes the historical overview and recent advances of the in situ and all‐optically reconfigurable EIPLs. …”
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Optimizing Operating Room Efficiency for Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Using Performance Benchmarks by Koorosh Kashanian, BMSc, Matey Juric, BSc, Tim Ramsay, PhD, Pascal Fallavollita, PhD, Paul E. Beaulé, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC

“…Background: With increasing demand for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), maximizing operating room (OR) efficiency is critical. This paper sought to examine the implementation of time benchmarks when performing primary TKA and THA. …”
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A Survey of Machine Learning in Edge Computing: Techniques, Frameworks, Applications, Issues, and Research Directions by Oumayma Jouini, Kaouthar Sethom, Abdallah Namoun, Nasser Aljohani, Meshari Huwaytim Alanazi, Mohammad N. Alanazi

“…However, the sheer volume of data from billions of devices can overwhelm networks, making traditional cloud data processing inefficient for IoT applications. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of recent advances in models, architectures, hardware, and design requirements for deploying machine learning on low-resource devices at the edge and in cloud networks. …”
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Antimicrobial Properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Therapeutic Potential for Cystic Fibrosis Infection, and Treatment by Morgan T. Sutton, David Fletcher, Santosh K. Ghosh, Aaron Weinberg, Rolf van Heeckeren, Sukhmani Kaur, Zhina Sadeghi, Adonis Hijaz, Jane Reese, Hillard M. Lazarus, Donald P. Lennon, Arnold I. Caplan, Tracey L. Bonfield

“…We have previously shown that human MSCs (hMSCs) decrease inflammation and infection in the in vivo murine model of CF. The studies in this paper focus on the specificity of the hMSC antimicrobial effectiveness using Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram negative bacteria) and Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive bacteria). …”
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Simulation investigation of a Ka-band phase-locked klystron-type coaxial relativistic Cherenkov generator by Yunxiao Zhou, Jinchuan Ju, Wei Zhang, Dian Zhang, Ying Li, Tengfang Wang, Fugui Zhou, Zhuang Yu, Hongtao Yao, Jun Zhang

“…To achieve coherent power combination of Ka-band high-power microwave (HPM), a phase-locked klystron-type coaxial relativistic Cherenkov generator (PKC-RCG), which combines the advantageous characteristics of weak dimensional sensitivity of RCG and low input power ratio of relativistic triaxial klystron amplifier (TKA), is proposed and investigated in this paper. The PKC-RCG is composed of two parts: a pre-modulation region adapted from TKA and an energy exchange region adapted from RCG. …”
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Nursing of a patient with acute mastitis during lactation treated by milk-ejection manipulation technique combined with external application of Rutong powder (手法排乳联合乳通散外敷治疗哺乳期急性乳腺炎... by ZHENG Hongmei (郑红梅), HE Jing (何静), JIA Ruijing (贾瑞晶), HUANG Qianqian (黄芊芊), TANG Ling (唐玲), CHEN Hong (陈宏)

“…This paper summarized the clinical observation and nursing measures of a patient with acute mastitis during lactation treated by milk-ejection manipulation technique combined with external application of Rutong powder. …”
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Automatic Roadway Backfilling of Caving Gangue for Cutting Roofs by Combined Support on Gob-Side Entry Retaining with No-Pillars: A Case Study by Shengrong Xie, Xiaoyu Wu, Dongdong Chen, Yaohui Sun, Junchao Zeng, Qing Zhang, Chunwei Ji, Qiong Cheng, En Wang, Yuxin Ren

“…The gangue control system is placed on the roadside, which controls the caving gangue to form a gangue rib. In this paper, the viewpoints and key technologies (the roof-cutting technology, the reinforcement and support technology, the gangue rib control technology, and the auxiliary support technology) of automatic roadway technology for cutting roofs by combined support on the gob-side entry retaining with no-pillars are introduced. …”
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Measurement and modeling of excess pore-water pressure in warm saturated frozen soil based on dynamic loading effect by Hu Zhang, Jintao Hu, Zheng Li, Bo Zheng, Huijun Jin, Yaling Chou, Hongchun Li, Ming Lu, Suiqiao Yang

“…Measuring pore-water pressure (PWP) in frozen soils poses significant challenges in geotechnical testing experiments, and understanding PWP is crucial for unraveling the mechanism of frost heave generation in cold regions. This paper aims to clarify the development pattern of PWP in frozen soil through laboratory tests, specifically focusing on excess PWP generated under dynamic loading. …”
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Experimental evaluation of mechanically stabilized earth walls reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer bars embedded in marble waste-sand mixtures by Shabir Hussain, Irshad Ahmad, Irfan Jamil, Fasih Ahmed Khan, Mansoor Ullah, Saif ul Islam, Mudassir Iqbal, R. Nawaz

“…This paper presents evaluation of Face Deflection (FD) and Vertical Settlement (VS) of large-scale Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) wall model having (length, width, height) of (1.23 m, 0.92 m, 1.53 m) respectively. …”
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PortNet: Achieving lightweight architecture and high accuracy in lung cancer cell classification by Kaikai Zhao, Youjiao Si, Liangchao Sun, Xiangjiao Meng

“…This study aims to develop a novel deep learning model to provide efficient, accurate, and cost-effective auxiliary diagnosis for the pathological types of lung cancer cells. Method: This paper introduces a model named PortNet, designed to significantly reduce the model's parameter size and achieve lightweight characteristics without compromising classification accuracy. …”
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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students by Shahd Al-Najdi, Abdulla Mansoor, Ola Al Hayk, Najah Al-Hashimi, Kamran Ali, Alaa Daud

“…Mental health among healthcare students has become a major concern, drawing attention due to its profound impact on their welfare, academic performance, and ability to effectively interact with patients. This paper aimed to explore the experiences of undergraduate healthcare students facing mental health challenges at Qatar University. …”
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THE ESSENCE AND COMPONENTS OF THREATS TO THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Victoria M. Varenyk, Iryna M. Miro, Zoia S. Pestovska

“…Ensuring the economic security of private higher education institutions involves identifying risks and threats to this security (especially as they cannot rely on state support), which justifies the purpose and objectives of the paper. To ensure economic security, it is necessary to develop a certain concept, management mechanism, model, or set of measures. …”
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Optimizing Subsurface Geotechnical Data Integration for Sustainable Building Infrastructure by Nauman Ijaz, Zain Ijaz, Nianqing Zhou, Zia ur Rehman, Hamdoon Ijaz, Aashan Ijaz, Muhammad Hamza

“…In this framework, this paper aimed to develop SMs for the first time in the rapidly growing district of Gujrat using the optimal interpolation technique (OIT). …”
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Mycotoxicological monitoring. Part 1. Complete mixed feed for pigs and poultry (2009–2018) by G. P. Kononenko, A. A. Burkin, Ye. V. Zotova

“…Original monitoring data systematized and summarized in the paper are given in electronic format in section Additional materials.…”
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Numerical Simulation and Process Optimization of Laser Welding in 6056 Aluminum Alloy T-Joints by Jin Peng, Shihua Xie, Tiejun Chen, Xingxing Wang, Xiaokai Yu, Luqiang Yang, Zenglei Ni, Zicheng Ling, Zhipeng Yuan, Jianjun Shi, Zhibin Yang

“…This paper conducts a numerical simulation of the laser welding process for 6056 aluminum alloy stringers and skin T-joints using Simufact Welding. …”
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Dissemination through trusted credible messengers: 133 weeks of the Flint Community Webinar on COVID-19 by Heatherlun Uphold, E. Yvonne Lewis, Amy Drahota, Blair Warren, Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, Mary Katherine Crawford, Richard Sadler, Susan J. Woolford, Roni Ellington, Marc Zimmerman, Alison Grodzinski, C. Debra Furr-Holden

“…The field of dissemination and implementation (D&I) science is ideally positioned to address this need through its focus on reducing the research-to-practice gap through improved distribution of information. The purpose of this paper is to describe the creation of a weekly webinar series about COVID-19 directed toward community members, and the extent to which webinars were found useful and increased awareness of evidence-based information and services. …”
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Supervision, performance assessment, and recognition strategy (SPARS) – a multipronged strategy to strengthen medicines management in Nepal: pilot study methods and baseline result... by Nirajan Bhusal, Anup Bastola, Reekesh Shrestha, Narendra Kumar Khanal, Birna Trap

“…Background: Nepal piloted a multipronged supervision, performance assessment, and recognition strategy (SPARS), to improve medicines management (MM) in public health facilities. This paper describes the SPARS pilot intervention and reports on MM performance at baseline.Methods: To build MM capacity at public sector health facilities, health workers were trained as MM supervisors to visit and supervise government health facilities, assess MM performance, and use the findings to provide support in MM practices. …”
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Fostering quantity surveying student success through academic engagement: an interactive qualitative analysis by Gerrit Crafford, Liezel Frick

“… This research paper delves into the multifaceted aspects influencing student engagement in higher education, specifically focusing on Bachelor of Science (Quantity Surveying) Honours (QS) students at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.  …”
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