Enhancing feature selection for multi-pose facial expression recognition using a hybrid of quantum inspired firefly algorithm and artificial bee colony algorithm by Mu Panliang, Sanjay Madaan, Siddiq Ahmed Babikir Ali, Gowrishankar J., Ali Khatibi, Anas Ratib Alsoud, Vikas Mittal, Lalit Kumar, A. Johnson Santhosh

“…The firefly agents initially move toward the brightest firefly until identified, then search transition to the ABC algorithm, targeting positions with the highest nectar quality. …”
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Changing Characteristics of Sandstone Pore Size under Cyclic Loading by Jiaguang Kan, Guichen Li, Nong Zhang, Peng Wang, Changliang Han, Shun Wang

“…We found the following. (1) Under 0–10 MPa load, the peaks of the sandstone T2 spectrum move left as load increases, and the porosity of the sandstone decreases. …”
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Spatial behavior of mesocarnivores living in seasonal ecosystems: A case study in arid landscapes in northern-central Chile by Darío Moreira-Arce, Pablo M. Vergara, Alex Oporto, Alberto J. Alaniz, Claudia Hidalgo-Corrotea, Alfredo H. Zúñiga, Alejo Gutiérrez, Sebastián Moreno, Daniela Araya, Simone Ciuti

“…Foxes avoided using sites distant from the coast, located at the highest altitudes, and with higher surface temperatures, while being more likely to move to sites with high ndwi. Our results show that South American grey foxes living in arid landscapes adjust their home ranges, and habitat use decisions within home ranges, to topography but also to environmental conditions that vary intra annually. …”
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Psychosocial, physical, cognitive and quality of life aspects in primary restless legs syndrome by I. Jarašiūnaitė, R. Kaladytė-Lokominienė

“…Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a chronic neurological disorder manifesting with unpleasant sensations in the legs and/or other parts of the body and uncontrollable urge to move in order to reduce sensory discomfort. This syndrome affects 5-15% of the population worldwide. …”
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Valley charge-transfer insulator in twisted double bilayer WSe2 by LingNan Wei, Qingxin Li, Majeed Ur Rehman, Yangchen He, Dongdong An, Shiwei Li, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Martin Claassen, Kostya S. Novoselov, Dante M. Kennes, Angel Rubio, Daniel A. Rhodes, Lede Xian, Geliang Yu, Lei Wang

“…Using gate control, we continuously move the K-valley band across the Γ-valley Hubbard bands, and observe a tunable charge-transfer insulator gap and subsequently a continuous phase transition to a metal. …”
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Advancing Horticultural Crop Loss Reduction Through Robotic and AI Technologies: Innovations, Applications, and Practical Implications by H. W. Gammanpila, M. A. Nethmini Sashika, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani

“…These technological applications offer a pathway to enhanced productivity, reduced losses, and greater sustainability in horticulture. As we move forward, it is imperative to continue advancing and integrating these technologies, fostering innovation and collaboration between technology developers and the farming community.…”
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اعادة الهندسة الاداریة کمدخل لتمیز مؤسسات المعرفة by د. أمنیة خیر توفیق

“…The study sought to explore the importance of applying the re-engineeringapproach to knowledge institutions in order to institutionalize modern methods inmanaging knowledge institutions because they have important and vital additionsto the strategic policies of knowledge institutions.It also informs employees of knowledge institutions about re-engineering ,on the move towards adoption of modern management methods , and changethe working procedures of the institutions of knowledge for the better , It is basedon the descriptive approach , as it is best suited to identify : concepts andframeworks of knowledge of the method of re-engineering , types ofadministrative re-engineering required by the knowledge institutions , and toclarify the importance of the application of the approach of re-engineering ofknowledge institutions , the consequences of its application , and to find ways tomeet the challenges that may impede this application in knowledge institutions ,The most important results of the study are : The introduction of administrativereengineering allows for radical improvements , not limited to partial modificationsof all components of the knowledge institution . …”
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Messaging with appeal to intrinsic or relational values shows potential to shift demand for wildlife as pets by Harry Marshall, Nigel J. Collar, Alexander C. Lees, Andrew Moss, Pramana Yuda, Stuart J. Marsden

“…We then evaluated the persuasiveness of various messages that potentially align with people's values (e.g. addressing conservation, cultural and health considerations), each framed as positive or negative, and with outcomes involving a move to commercially bred birds or cessation of purchasing wild‐caught birds. …”
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SEGMENTATION OF YOUNG ADULT TOURISTS VISITING CROATIAN CITIES: A HUNGARIAN CASE STUDY by Anetta MÜLLER, Éva Bába BÁCSNÉ, Gábor Gergely RÁTHONYI, Jordán Tütünkov-HRISZTOV, Noémi KULCSÁR, Erzsébet RÁKÓ, Sándor KOVÁCS, Attila LENGYEL

“…The travel patterns suggest a move towards personalized travel experiences and an inclination towards autonomy and comfort in accommodation choices. …”
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Six new species of zombie-ant fungi from Yunnan in China by Dexiang Tang, Ou Huang, Weiqiu Zou, Yuanbing Wang, Yao Wang, Quanying Dong, Tao Sun, Gang Yang, Hong Yu

“…The hosts are manipulated in order to move to location that are advantageous for fungal spore transmission. …”
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تعلیم المعلومات والمکتبات فى المملکة العربیة السعودیة وتوجهاته المستقبلیة :دراسة وصفیة تحلیلیة by د. سعد بن سعید الزهیرى

“…., regarding where they are heading when changing theiraffiliations. Some have moved from colleges of Arts or Social Sciences toComputer & Information colleges, while some think to move to AdministrationColleges. …”
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OVERCOMING THE ANTINOMIES OF HUMAN EXISTENCE: ONTOLOGY OF TRICKSTER by T. V. Danylova

“…A trickster is free to move from one pole to another, he constructs reality and plays with it metaphorically overcoming the antinomy of life and death.…”
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Healthcare Practitioners’ perspectives on paediatric burns management at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana by Alberta A. Rockson, Natalie Benjamin-Damons, Sonti Imogene Pilusa

“…Conclusion: While burns care has improved in Ghana, there are clear opportunities for improvement. A move towards more integrated care, the development of locally adapted protocols, better financial support, and enhanced caregiver education are essential next steps in elevating the quality of paediatric burn management in Ghana.…”
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DEVICE FOR CALIBRATION OF THE PRESSURE SENSOR OF GRANULAR BULK MATERIALS by A. Zhdanov, V. Petrov, Y. Misko

“…The second one is a buffer tank for water, connected to the pressure chamber of the first system by a flexible tube and can move in vertical position. Hydrosystems are interconnected, so the both of them have the same water level. …”
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Patient safety culture through the lenses of surgical patients: a qualitative study by Magnhild Vikan, Arvid S. Haugen, Berit T. Valeberg, Ann K. Bjørnnes, Vigdis K. S. Husby, Ellen CT. Deilkås, Stein O. Danielsen

“…Finally, acknowledgment of adverse events, information, and follow-up were essential for patients and next of kin to move on after an adverse event.…”
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Characteristics of Stratum Structure and Fracture Evolution in Stratified Mining of Shallow Buried High-Gas-Thick Coal Seam by Similarity Simulation by Qin Guangpeng, Cao Jing, Wang Chao, Wu Shuo, Zhai Minghua

“…The results show that in the process of stratified mining, the overlying strata break, in addition to the whole trapezoidal failure structure, will also form a local F type fracture structure, and with the stratified downward mining, the F type fracture structure will continue to move up and disappear until it is compacted. The “V” type and “U” type subsidence characteristics of different strata overburden are presented after mining in stratified working face of extra-thick coal seam, and the subsidence amount is approximately symmetrical distribution along the middle line of goaf. …”
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A Survey on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Physical Layer Security of Next-Generation Wireless Communications by Ravneet Kaur, Bajrang Bansal, Sudhan Majhi, Sandesh Jain, Chongwen Huang, Chau Yuen

“…Unprecedented growth in wireless data traffic, and ever-increasing demand for highly secured, and low-latency wireless communication has motivated the research community to move towards sixth-generation (6G) technology, where networks can cater to the rising need for ubiquitous secure wireless connectivity. …”
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Severe subcutaneous infection with Clostridium septicum in a herd of native Icelandic horses by Charlotta Oddsdóttir, Ólöf G. Sigurðardóttir, Vala Friðriksdóttir, Vilhjálmur Svansson, Birkir Þór Bragason, Sigríður Björnsdóttir

“…The clinical signs included pyrexia, depression, swollen limbs, chest and neck, reluctance to move and dyspnoea, leading to the death or euthanasia of five horses. …”
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REPRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL OF POTATO ACCESSIONS FROM THE VIR COLLECTION IN MURMANSK PROVINCE by S. N. Travina, Т. Е. Zhigadlo

“…During the growing season, for all the years of the study, 97% of the varieties, as related to the total number of accessions, were able to set up buds; 85.7% entered the flowering stage; 63.3% moved to the stage of mass flowering; and 22.2% were able to set berries from self-pollination. …”
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Impact of Tourism on Social Economic Development of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Twesiime, Robert

“…The study revealed the impacts of tourism on economic development in Kabale Municipality, Kabale Municipality, and Kabale District and these included tourism can encourage the displacement of locals, tourism can leave a large carbon footprint, a large number of moving visitors into an area push up the price of goods and services, decline in traditional employment which happens when workers move from industries such as farming. …”
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