Unified Fingerprinting/Ranging Localization in Harsh Environments by Javier Prieto, Juan F. De Paz, Gabriel Villarrubia, Fernando De la Prieta, Juan M. Corchado

“…In this paper, we present a resilient framework for sustained localization based on accurate fingerprinting in critical areas and light ranging in noncritical spaces. Such framework is conceived from the Bayesian perspective that facilitates the specification of recursive algorithms for real-time operation. …”
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Tuning Wetting Properties Through Surface Geometry in the Cassie–Baxter State by Talya Scheff, Florence Acha, Nathalia Diaz Armas, Joey L. Mead, Jinde Zhang

“…By varying the solid fraction (ϕ_s), edge-to-edge spacing (L), and the shape and arrangement of the micro-posts, we examined how these geometric factors influence wetting behavior. …”
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Output-Only Modal Analysis Based on Improved Empirical Mode Decomposition Method by Shiqiang Qin, Qiuping Wang, Juntao Kang

“…Further, with the improved EMD method, band-pass filter is no longer needed for separating the closely spaced frequency components. The modal parameters extracted based on the improved EMD method show good agreement with those extracted by conventional modal identification algorithms.…”
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Conditions for Existence, Representations, and Computation of Matrix Generalized Inverses by Predrag S. Stanimirović, Miroslav Ćirić, Igor Stojanović, Dimitrios Gerontitis

“…Conditions for the existence and representations of 2-, 1-, and 1,2-inverses which satisfy certain conditions on ranges and/or null spaces are introduced. These representations are applicable to complex matrices and involve solutions of certain matrix equations. …”
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Analysis of urban land utilize by using optimization algorithm based on biogeography Case study: Semnan County by mehrnaz rezvani, yosefali ziari, naser eghbali, hosein mojtabazade khanghahi

“…Urban land utilize planning, for optimal use of existing facilities and urban spaces is one of the main cores of urban planning, which is usually defined as a multi-objective issue. …”
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Radiation-Induced Correlation between Molecules Nearby Metallic Antenna Array by Yoshiki Osaka, Nobuhiko Yokoshi, Hajime Ishihara

“…Specifically, we first consider the case that two sets of dimeric gold blocks with a spacing of a few nanometers are arranged and reveal that the intensity and spectral peak of the optical absorption strongly depend on the position of the molecules. …”
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Bond Strength between Glass Fiber Fabrics and Low Water-to-Binder Ratio Mortar: Experimental Characterization by Daniel Bohling, Andrzej Cwirzen, Karin Habermehl-Cwirzen

“…The maximum particle size of the used fillers should be below an average spacing of single glass fibers, which in this case was less than 20 µm to avoid the sieving effect, preventing effective penetration. …”
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An Improved Equation for Predicting Compressive Stress in Posttensioned Anchorage Zone by Young-Ha Park, Moon-Young Kim, Jong-Myen Park, Se-Jin Jeon

“…However, it was found that the formula can significantly overestimate the stresses in the actual prestressed concrete member with spaces occupied by ducts. Therefore, an improved equation was proposed for the existing AASHTO equation to consider the effect of the duct holes on the stress distribution. …”
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Comparison of the efficiency of zero and first order minimization methods in neural networks by E. A. Gubareva, S. I. Khashin, E. S. Shemyakova

“…In particular, a new zero-order method for function minimization, descent over two-dimensional spaces, is proposed. The convergence rates of three different methods are compared: standard gradient descent with automatic step selection, coordinate descent with step selection for each coordinate, and descent over two-dimensional subspaces. …”
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Simulation Study on the Optimization of Temperature Measurement Cable Layout in Rectangular Warehouse during Ventilation by CHU Feng-jiao, WANG Yuan-cheng, YANG Kai-min, DONG Xiao-qian

“…Uniform arrangements with adjusted cable spacing achieved a balance between accuracy and cost. …”
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Secular Perturbations from Exterior Giants Strongly Influence Gap Complexity in Peas-in-a-pod Exoplanetary Systems by Joseph R. Livesey, Juliette Becker

“…It has been demonstrated that systems of tightly packed inner planets with giant exterior companions tend to have less regular orbital spacings than those without such companions. We investigate whether this observed increase in the gap complexity of the inner systems can be explained solely as the result of secular dynamics caused by the disturbing potential of the exterior companions. …”
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A Mesoscopic Simulation for the Early-Age Shrinkage Cracking Process of High Performance Concrete in Bridge Engineering by Guodong Li, Zonglin Wang

“…The locations of early-age shrinkage cracks in HPC were associated with the spacing and the size of the aggregate particle. However, the shrinkage deformation size of the mortar was related to the scope of concrete cracking and was independent of the crack position. …”
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Overview of Phacidiales, including Aotearoamyces gen. nov. on Nothofagus by Luis Quijada, Peter R. Johnston, Jerry A. Cooper, Donald H. Pfister

“…Aotearoamyces is differentiated from other Tympanidaceae by phragmospores that do not form conidia either in or outside the asci, an exciple of textura intricata with hyphae widely spaced and strongly gelatinized (plectenchyma), and apically flexuous. partly helicoid paraphyses. …”
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Landscapes without landscape architects. The ecological beauty of informal urban landscapes by Chiara Catalano, Thomas E. Hauck, Susann Ahn, Salvatore Pasta

“…In the long term, the struggle between these two opposite ways of conceiving the look and the role of green infrastructure appears pointless: in the end, what decides the identity of most urban green infrastructure is the ‘vegetation by use’, that is, the daily people’s use of these spaces (whether accessible). By analysing the aesthetic value, the species composition, and the ecological meaning of the vegetation of some roadside habitats close to the city of Catania (Sicily), the Authors shed light on the possibility of enjoying low-cost, biodiverse and beautiful seasonally green areas.   …”
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The use of big data in interdisciplinary research on example of the Greater Mediterranean macroregion by O. V. Yarmak, T. V. Zharkova, D. G. Sarkisov

“…Among the main problems and threats, the authors consider the following: personal data confidentiality breach, and increased data manipulation for political purposes, the emergence of illegitimate forms of citizens self-organisation, the transition of Internet users to anonymous accounts due to the practice of “privatization” of personal data by non-state and terrorist groups in regional spaces, preventing the qualitative collection of data. …”
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IoT and Cloud Computing Issues, Challenges and Opportunities: A Review by Mohammed Mohammed Sadeeq, Nasiba M. Abdulkareem, Subhi R. M. Zeebaree, Dindar Mikaeel Ahmed, Ahmed Saifullah Sami, Rizgar R. Zebari

“…It is unwise to locally store all the raw data in the IIoT devices since the energy and storage spaces of the end devices are strictly constrained. self-organization and short-range Internet of Things (IoT) networking also support outsourced data and cloud computing, independent of the distinctive resource constraint properties. …”
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Le développement périurbain du Pays de France : des influences urbaines différenciées by Jean-Baptiste Grison

“…The “Pays de France” is an outer-urban territory, in the north of the Parisian suburbs, south of Chantilly town, and west of Roissy airport. This three urban spaces influence the periurban development, with different sorts of dynamics. …”
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Longwall Mining Stability in Take-Off Phase by María-Belén Prendes-Gero, José Alcalde-Gonzalo, Pedro Ramírez-Oyanguren, Francisco-José Suárez-Domínguez, Martina-Inmaculada Álvarez-Fernández

“…The longitudinal and transverse spacings of the support and the number of walkways constituting the exploitation panel are analysed. …”
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Combating Anti-Feminism and Building Strategies for Gender Equality by Mariana Fagundes-Ausani

“…Engagement in digital feminist spaces fosters collective exchange and creates connections extending beyond the digital sphere. …”
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Proposta para adensamento arbóreo da área central e bairro Ronda em Ponta Grossa, PR, Brasil by Denny Wilson Jobbins Haas, Silvia Méri Carvalho

“…Based on a methodology that considers adequate spacing among trees and urban components, it was possible to indicate which roads can receive more trees, which have the ideal number of trees, and which have more trees than expected. …”
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