QoS Prediction for Neighbor Selection via Deep Transfer Collaborative Filtering in Video Streaming P2P Networks by Wenming Ma, Qian Zhang, Chunxiao Mu, Meng Zhang

“…To expand the server capacity and reduce the bandwidth, P2P technologies are widely used in video streaming systems in recent years. Each client in the P2P streaming network should select a group of neighbors by evaluating the QoS of the other nodes. …”
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Comparison of Methods for Estimating Mechanical Properties of Wood by NIR Spectroscopy by L. R. Schimleck, J. L. M. Matos, R. Trianoski, J. G. Prata

“…Calibrations based on the benchtop instrument were superior to those obtained using the fiber-optic probe systems. Difficulty with adequately representing the sample when collecting spectra using a fiber-optic probe and lower quality spectra explain the differences among the data sets. …”
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Review of models for estimating 3D human pose using deep learning by Sani Salisu, Kamaluddeen Usman Danyaro, Maged Nasser, Israa M. Hayder, Hussain A. Younis

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Evaluation and testing of polymethylmetacrylic (PMMA) bone cements with admixed Amphotericin B by Florian A. Frank, Barbara Krampitz, Julia Steiner, Rainer Strathausen, Mario Morgenstern, Martin Clauss, Klaus-Dieter Kühn

“…In vivo polymicrobial Candida-infections with bacterial co-infection were successfully treated using the combination of Copal cements with added Amphotericin B without systemic nephrotoxic impact. Conclusions The addition of Amphotericin B to PMMA cement affects the cement’s properties in vitro whereas in vivo the combination with Copal is clinically successful in treating complex cases of fungal PJI. …”
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Joint Noniterative Beamforming Schemes for BER Minimization in Next-Generation Wireless Sensor Networks by Mohamed S. Abouzeid, Heba A. El-Khobby, Mahmoud A. A. Ali, Mohamed E. Nasr

“…Moreover, the proposed systems are compared with state-of-the-art beamforming techniques such as Tomlinson–Harashima precoding-based MMSE. …”
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Design, Multiperspective Investigations, and Performance Analysis of Multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Precision Farming by Darshan Kumar Jayaram, Vijayanandh Raja, Beena Stanislaus Arputharaj, Hussein A. Z. AL-bonsrulah

“…In this experiment, AI algorithms were used to lemon leaves. Three AI systems were tested on different datasets to forecast plant stress by analyzing leaves due to technical constraints. …”
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Dynamic Spatiotemporal Causality Analysis for Network Traffic Flow Based on Transfer Entropy and Sliding Window Approach by Senyan Yang, Lianju Ning, Xilong Cai, Mingyu Liu

“…The potential information and regularity of traffic state evolution can be extracted from the huge traffic flow time series data and applied to intelligent transportation systems. This study proposes a dynamic spatiotemporal causality modeling approach to analyze traffic causal relationships for the large-scale road network. …”
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The global health and economic burden of chikungunya from 2011 to 2020: a model-driven analysis on the impact of an emerging vector-borne disease by Adrianne Marije de Roo, Gerard Timmy Vondeling, Martijn Boer, Kristy Murray, Maarten Jacobus Postma

“…Especially in combination with its unpredictable nature, chikungunya could significantly impact local health systems. Insights from this study could inform decision makers on the impact of chikungunya on population health and help them to appropriately allocate resources to protect vulnerable populations from this debilitating disease.…”
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Chitosan and its derivatives as promising plant protection tools by A. B. Shcherban

“…The review considers various mechanisms of action of chitosan as a biopesticide, including both a direct inhibitory effect on pathogens and the induction of plant internal defense systems as a result of chitosan binding to cell surface receptors. …”
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COVID-19 and the Black Death: Nutrition, frailty, inequity, and mortality by Katherine D. VAN SCHAIK, Sharon N. DeWITTE

“…Introduction: COVID-19 has challenged governments, healthcare systems, and individuals, drawing at- tention to the limits of modern technology and the extent of social inequity. …”
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ESTIMATION OF DECREASING LOSSES OF ACTIVE POWER IN TRANSFORMERS IN SETTING BATTERY OF LOW-VOLTAGE CAPACITORS by V. N. Radkevich, M. N. Tarasova

“…For all taken size-types of power transformers the argument of investigating function for its maximal value is out of standard permissible of voltage deviations from nominal value.These functional dependents can be used for preliminary calculations, which are needed for making decision on compensation of reactive power in electric power supply systems of industrial objects. Their consideration allows more accurately evaluate technical and economical effect from installation of capacitor’s batteries in electrical networks with voltage up to 1 kV.…”
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A clinical trial evaluates the effect of pomegranate extract as a mouth wash for gingivitis in type 2 diabetic patients by Shayma Ghazi, Dilyar Ahmed Baban, Saif Monem Aziz

“… Background and Objectives: Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a systemic disease which have higher incidence of gingivitis and periodontitis. …”
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Interleukin-17: Potential Target for Chronic Wounds by Yasmin Hadian, Michelle D. Bagood, Sara E. Dahle, Apra Sood, R. Rivkah Isseroff

“…Interleukin-17 family signaling is reviewed in the context of tissue repair, and preclinical and clinical studies examining its role in the skin and other organ systems are critically reviewed. The published work supports a pathologic role for interleukin-17 family members in chronic wounds, though this needs to be more conclusively proven. …”
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A review of leishmaniasis: current knowledge and future directions of heterocyclic molecules by Tejaswini Masne, Dileep Kumar, Deepali Bansode

“…Furthermore, it discusses ongoing research efforts aimed at developing novel drug formulations, such as liposomal and nano-carrier-based delivery systems, to enhance drug efficacy and reduce toxicity. …”
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An agent-based model of patient flow to improve operating room efficiency by Seyedeh Raahil Mousavi, Mohammad Mehdi Sepehri, Esmaeil Najafi

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Assessing the Return Periods and Hydroclimatic Parameters for Rainwater Drainage in the Coastal City of Cotonou in Benin under Climate Variability by Djigbo Félicien Badou, José Hounkanrin, Jean Hounkpè, Luc Ollivier Sintondji, Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin

“…The objective of this study was to determine the necessary return periods and hydroclimatic parameters to improve stormwater drainage systems in the city and its surroundings areas. This required annual maximum precipitation series of 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, and 24 h for 20 years length (1999–2018) as well as flood record data. …”
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Enhancing counterfeit RFID tag classification through distance based cognitive risk control by Haifeng Wu, Siyuan Wang, Chongrong Pu, Jun Ma, Yu Zeng

“…Abstract In the realm of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, combatting counterfeit tags through anti-counterfeiting technologies has garnered significant attention, particularly physical layer identification methods, lauded for their cost-effectiveness and simplicity in deployment. …”
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The Value of Preemptive Pick-Up Services in Dynamic Vehicle Routing for Last-Mile Delivery: Space-Time Network-Based Formulation and Solution Algorithms by Weiran Meng, Lingyun Meng, Guoshuai Han, Xiaotian Zhuang, Lu Carol Tong, Shengnan Wu

“…To provide a systematic assessment on the value of preemptive service for evolving urban logistics systems, a dynamic vehicle routing problem with preemptive pick-up service (VRPPS) is proposed to systematically describe the problem with potentially complex dynamic priorities among different tasks. …”
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Characterization and Mapping of Soil-Landscape for Site-Specific Soil Management in Ayiba Watershed, Northern Highlands of Ethiopia by Weldemariam Seifu, Eyasu Elias, Girmay Gebresamuel, Gudina Legese Feyisa, Wolde Tefera

“…The characterization of soil landscapes is becoming increasingly important for making decisions regarding site-specific agriculture systems and soil management. This study was initiated for the purpose of identifying landscape-scale spatial soil variation using a toposequence model so that site-specific fertilization could be achieved. …”
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NASSDA as a Data-Collaborative Network to Enhance Social Science Research in East Asia by Pei-Shan Liao, Shuai Wang, Hiroshi Ishida, Hearan Koo, Won-ho Park

“…Since the establishment of NASSDA in 2016, numerous challenges have impeded progress, including differences in infrastructure and systems for survey data loading, financial and personnel situations, national policies, and domestic circumstances. …”
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