Recurrent models of orientation selectivity enable robust early-vision processing in mixed-signal neuromorphic hardware by Valentina Baruzzi, Giacomo Indiveri, Silvio P. Sabatini

“…Compared to strictly feed-forward schemes, the model generates highly structured Gabor-like receptive fields of any phase symmetry, making optimal use of the hardware resources available in terms of synaptic connections and neuron numbers. …”
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Amorphization dependent recrystallisation of Sb2Te3 by Nur Qalishah Adanan, Simon Wredh, Joel K W Yang, Robert E Simpson

“…We show how the level of amorphousness (disorder) of antimony-telluride (Sb _2 Te _3 ) can be controlled using pulsed laser heating, and that the recrystallisation temperature strongly depends on the local atomic configurations in the amorphous structure. Indeed, when Sb _2 Te _3 is amorphized with higher laser powers, its subsequent recrystallisation temperature increases by up to 23 °C yet, and counterintuitively the recrystallisation activation energy decreases. …”
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An Output-Recurrent-Neural-Network-Based Iterative Learning Control for Unknown Nonlinear Dynamic Plants by Ying-Chung Wang, Chiang-Ju Chien

“…Two ORNNs are employed to design the learning control structure. The first ORNN, which is called the output recurrent neural controller (ORNC), is used as an iterative learning controller to achieve the learning control objective. …”
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Discrete coordination nanochains based on photoluminescent dyes reveal intrachain exciton migration dynamics by Ryojun Toyoda, Naoya Fukui, Haru Taniguchi, Hiroki Uratani, Joe Komeda, Yuta Chiba, Hikaru Takaya, Hiroshi Nishihara, Ryota Sakamoto

“…The nanochain features unique molecular architectures in discrete polynuclear complexes, with a linear and rigid structure, the defined number of metal nuclei, and charge neutrality. …”
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Plasmonic Band-Pass Microfilters for LWIR Absorption Spectroscopy by J. M. Banks, P. D. Flammer, T. E. Furtak, R. E. Hollingsworth, R. T. Collins

“…An output transmission grating on the other side of the structure pulls light out of the waveguide where it is detected by a closely spaced sensor. …”
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The Videofluorographic Swallowing Study in Rheumatologic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review by Ambra Di Piazza, Federica Vernuccio, Massimo Costanzo, Laura Scopelliti, Dario Picone, Federico Midiri, Francesco Salvaggi, Francesco Cupido, Massimo Galia, Sergio Salerno, Antonio Lo Casto, Massimo Midiri, Giuseppe Lo Re, Roberto Lagalla

“…This technique helps to identify both functional and structural anomalies of the anatomic chain involved in swallowing function. …”
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Blockchain adoption factors by Carlos Bernardino, Francisco Cesário, Carlos J. Costa, Manuela Aparicio, João Tiago Aparicio

“…Using a questionnaire distributed to a diverse group of employees and analyzing responses through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS), we constructed a predictive model of blockchain adoption. …”
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Book Review Improving the Business Environment and Realizing the Resistive Economy by Hamid Padash, Mohamad Ajirlu, bahman khodapanah

“…To this end, the ease of doing business index was selected and attempts were made to scrutinize it using comparative tables and charts. This article is structured with format review and content review. The author's referent (business environment) has a wide range of distinct indices that have important differences, and not all of these cases and referents can be considered similar and identical, but the author only refers to one of the indices, which is an important index. …”
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Optimal Seismic Intensity Measure Selection for Isolated Bridges under Pulse-Like Ground Motions by Linwei Jiang, Jian Zhong, Min He, Wancheng Yuan

“…Four typical isolated girder bridge types with varied pier height (from 4 m to 20 m) are employed to conduct the nonlinear time history analysis. Totally seven structure-independent IMs are considered and compared. …”
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Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia with epiphyseal involvement of the proximal femur in a child: a case report and review of the literature by Elio Paris, Giacomo De Marco, Oscar Vazquez, Sana Boudabbous, Christina Steiger, Romain Dayer, Dimitri Ceroni

“…The present case leads us to recommend that clinicians should not underestimate the occurrence of other deformities, such as the retrotorsion or flexion deformities that can compromise bone structure and the hip's biomechanics. Finally, the involvement of the epiphysis is probably more common than usually thought, introducing an additional complexity since juxta-articular lesions in weight-bearing joints may collapse, compromising articular congruence and function. …”
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Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Fluorinated 2-Styrylchromones as Antibacterial Agents by Mehbub Momin, Deresh Ramjugernath, Hafizah Chenia, Neil A. Koorbanally

“…In comparison to tetracycline, the activity indices of the fluorinated styrylchromones ranged from 0.50 to 0.75 against B. subtilis. The crystal structure of 2′-fluoro-2-styrylchromone is also presented, and the molecule was shown to be planar.…”
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Carboxylic Acid Bioisosteres in Medicinal Chemistry: Synthesis and Properties by Kato Bredael, Silke Geurs, Dorien Clarisse, Karolien De Bosscher, Matthias D’hooghe

“…By chemically modifying a hit structure, an improved compound can be obtained in terms of activity, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) properties. …”
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The effect of perceived employability on the job search behavior of unemployed youths: the mediating role of job search self-efficacy by Yohannes Bisa Biramo, Bereket Merkine Gebresilase, Zebdewos Zekarias Elka, Endale Berhanu Demissie

“…The findings revealed a significant relationship between perceived employability and job search behaviour, job search self-efficacy, and job search behaviour. The structural equation modelling analysis indicated that the relationship between perceived employability and job search behaviour was positive and significant. …”
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SpongeScapes: Understanding the role of nature-based solutions in improving sponge functioning of landscapes – the case of regenerative agriculture by Sah Neeraj, Blake James, D’Acunha Brenda, Bell Vicky, Evans Jon, Morrison Ross, Dussaillant Alejandro

“…These practices can improve soil health and potentially increase water retention capacity, compared to conventional agriculture practices that degrade soil structure and porosity. However, quantifying RAP benefits is challenging due to the delayed soil response to management changes. …”
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Unlocking the potential: very-low-energy ketogenic therapy in obesity-related disorders by Daniel Simancas-Racines, Claudia Reytor-González, Ana Karina Zambrano, Giuseppe Annunziata, Angelo Michele Carella, Ludovica Verde, Evelyn Frias-Toral, Claudia V. Guerra, Ricardo Hidalgo

“…The Very Low-Energy Ketogenic Therapy (VLEKT) is a structured, multi-phase dietary regimen characterized by a carbohydrate intake of less than 50 g/day and a daily caloric intake of fewer than 800 kcal, which induces ketosis and facilitates significant weight loss. …”
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Anthoteibinenes F–Q: New Sesquiterpenes from the Irish Deep-Sea Coral <i>Anthothela grandiflora</i> by Stine S. H. Olsen, Sam Afoullouss, Ezequiel Cruz Rosa, Ryan M. Young, Mark Johnson, A. Louise Allcock, Bill. J. Baker

“…One-/two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy and high-resolution mass spectrometry were used for structure elucidation, while a combination of NOESY NMR experiments, GIAO NMR calculations coupled with DP4+ probabilities measures, and ECD comparisons were incorporated to propose relative and absolute configurations of the anthoteibinenes. …”
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Developing Data-Driven QFD: A Systemic Approach to Employing Product Manuals and Customer Reviews by Gamunnarbi Park, Shinho Kim, Youngjung Geum

“…Through an in-depth investigation of the product manual structure, this study suggests a systematic method for extracting engineering characteristics and interpreting data-driven QFD. …”
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Developing a Method for Building Business Process Models Based on Graph Neural Networks in the Absence of Task Identifier Data by Oleg Kazakov, Natalya Azarenko, Irina Kozlova

“…The study employs a combination of a weighted adjacency matrix and an adjacency matric accounting for the graph data structure. Textual information about the tasks involved in the business process is considered when implementing the feature matrix using embeddings. …”
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Analytical Solution for Surrounding Rock Pressure of Deep-Buried Four-Hole Closely Spaced Double-Arch Tunnel by Xianghao Sun, Qi Shi, Jian Wu, Dunwen Liu, Shan Wu

“…The influence of the post-construction tunnel on the supporting structure of the pre-construction tunnel is also considered. …”
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Enhancement of Efficiency and Lifetime of Blue Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Using Two Dopants in Single Emitting Layer by Jianning Yu, Na Wei, Chong Li, Bin Wei, Wei Huang, Taiju Tsuboi, Jianhua Zhang, Zhilin Zhang

“…We have demonstrated efficient blue organic light-emitting diode with the structure of indium tin oxide/4,4′,4″-tris(N-(2-naphthyl)-N-phenyl-amino)triphenylamine/1,4-bis[N-(1-naphthyl)-N′-phenylamino]-4,4′-diamine/9,10-di(2-naphthyl)anthracene (ADN): 1-4-di-[4-(N,N-di-phenyl)amino]styryl-benzene (DSA-ph) 3 wt%/tris-(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum/LiF/Al. …”
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