Forest age estimation using UAV-LiDAR and Sentinel-2 data with machine learning algorithms- a case study of Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) by Jinjin Chen, Xuejian Li, Zihao Huang, Jie Xuan, Chao Chen, Mengchen Hu, Cheng Tan, Yongxia Zhou, Yinyin Zhao, Jiacong Yu, Lei Huang, Meixuan Song, Huaqiang Du

“…Therefore, monitoring forest age is a crucial element of forest resource surveys. With the increased availability of high-quality open-access satellite data and advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Light Detection and Ranging (UAV-LiDAR) technology, remote sensing has emerged as an essential method for acquiring accurate forest age information. …”
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Cross-Layer Security for 5G/6G Network Slices: An SDN, NFV, and AI-Based Hybrid Framework by Zeina Allaw, Ola Zein, Abdel-Mehsen Ahmad

“…This study proposes a Hybrid Security Framework Using Cross-Layer Integration, combining Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and AI-driven anomaly detection to strengthen network defenses. …”
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Habitat conditions of reef-forming corals directly affect the spatial distribution and stability in fish and macroinvertebrate communities: A case study of Mischief Reef by Peng Xu, Jianfeng Gan, Lintao Huang, Danping Xie, Feilong Li, Hui Huang

“…Overall, we highlight that eDNA is a reliable tool for detecting differences in community structure across small-scale habitats and provides valuable insights into ecosystem functioning and resilience under varying coral reef conditions.…”
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Wildflower sowings as alternative for conventional inter-row greening in German vineyards by Daniel Elias, Janik Schäfer, Lea Franziska Sieg, Sabine Tischew, Anita Kirmer

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Quality-Aware PPG-Based Blood Pressure Classification for Energy-Efficient Trustworthy BP Monitoring Devices With Reduced False Alarms by Yalagala Sivanjaneyulu, M. Sabarimalai Manikandan, Srinivas Boppu, Linga Reddy Cenkeramaddi

“…Early detection of hypertension (HT) is crucial for significantly reducing the risk of serious health complications, which demands continuous or long-term blood pressure (BP) monitoring to ensure the timely management of hypertension. …”
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Numerical simulation of the sensor for toxic nanoparticles based on the heterostructure field effect transistor by V. S. Volcheck, V. R. Stempitsky

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Evoked cortical electrical activity associated with the presentation of a Ready-Made solution to a remote association task by I. S. Gornostaev, A. V. Kurgansky, V. K. Vyazovkina, V. F. Spiridonov

“…The results of an analysis of cortical activity evoked by the presentation of a cue word in selected regions of interest are reported. These results are in agreement with what is known about the functions of the cortical areas involved in solving problems. …”
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Validating and utilizing dried blood spots for family screening: Screening Programme Providing Outreach for Testing Hereditary Angioedema (SPPOT-HAE) by Jane C.Y. Wong, MBBS, Dorothy L.Y. Lam, MSc, Jackie S.H. Yim, MSc, Elaine Lee, MSc, Weihong Shi, MMed, Valerie Chiang, MBBS, Philip H. Li, MD

“…Methods: In part 1, 16 Chinese C1-INH-HAE patients from 7 families participated in the validation of DBS for detecting C4, C1-INH, and functional C1-INH (fC1-INH). …”
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Application of statistical methods for predicting udp-flood attacks by M. V. Tumbinskaya, V. V. Volkov, B. G. Zagidullin

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Integrating habitat based eDNA metabarcoding and conventional surveys to characterize the lake-wide structure of fish assemblages by Tibor Erős, István Czeglédi, Anna Szolnoki, Attila Mozsár, Didier Pont, Bálint Preiszner, Péter Takács, Alice Valentini, András Specziár

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Unlocking microbiota potential: the role of organic copper in enhancing healthy white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) farming by Jinzhu Yang, Xiaoyang Yao, Zhonghao Zhang, Gang Lin, Mingzhu Li, Kangsen Mai, Yanjiao Zhang

“…Furthermore, host-selective pressure shaped the unique microbiota composition in the intestine and gill, which differed from the surrounding water and water source, with the gill microbiota potentially serving as a transitional bridge shaping the intestinal microbiota. …”
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Survey on key technologies for protective DNS service by MA Yongzheng, LI Hongtao, MA Zhongsheng, HU Weihong, ZHANG Zhongxian

“…The domain name system (DNS) is a naming service for Internet resources that provides the function of converting from domain names to IP addresses. …”
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Mechanistic insights into phosphorus transformation mediated by Arthrobacter and Sordariomycetes under long-term high-volume swine manure application in a wheat-rice rotation syste... by Chunlong Zhang, Chunlong Zhang, Shuang Zhang, Xiaoyan Tang, Bin Zhang, Dejun Liu, Zepeng Yang, Rong Huang, Yingjie Wu, Qi Tao, Youlin Luo, Changquan Wang, Bing Li

“…And the soil treated with the prolonged high- volume swine manure application was selected to isolate and identify specific microorganisms, which were subsequently inoculated into soil previously treated with long-term NPK fertilizer (F) and swine manure application (M) for indoor cultivation and functional characterization verification.ResultsThe sustained high input of swine manure markedly enhanced soil P activity and microbial P content (P < 0.05), specifically extracting P-associated microorganisms, namely Arthrobacter sp. …”
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Interfacial charge transfer induced dual- active-sites of RuO2-NiO/NF electrode for high efficiency electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution by CHEN Hui, LIU Xuehua, LIN Yan, CHEN Song, WANG Weiguo

“…Characterization， testing， and density functional theory （DFT） calculations reveal that the heterostructural interface formed by the binding of RuO2 and NiO significantly enhances catalyst performance. …”
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Public health workforce management during a major organizational reform in the World Health Organization African Region Country Offices by Egide Rwamatwara, Abdulmumini Usman, Ndoungou Salla Ba, Patrick Kabore, Hyelni Kulausa, Olushayo Oluseun Olu, Alex Gasasira, Joseph Cabore, Matshidiso Moeti

“…This paper examines the management of human resources throughout the functional review process, with a focus on workforce challenges, including anxiety, stress, and uncertainty and the strategies adopted by organization to mitigate their impact. …”
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Operational Analysis of Power Generation from a Photovoltaic–Wind Mix and Low-Emission Hydrogen Production by Arkadiusz Małek, Andrzej Marciniak

“…For hydrogen production defined in this way, it is possible to select the appropriate renewable energy sources. The research part of the article presents a case study of the continuous production of large amounts of hydrogen. …”
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Short-term effects of a virtual, community-based, task-oriented group exercise programme incorporating a healthcare–community partnership compared to a waitlist control on increasi... by Susan B Jaglal, Rahim Moineddin, Mark T Bayley, Sarah Munce, Jill I Cameron, Ruth Barclay, Heidi Sveistrup, Nancy Margaret Salbach, Elizabeth L Inness, Jennifer O’Neil, Heather M Hanson, C Allyson Jones, Lisa Sheehy, Jean Michelle Legasto-Mulvale, Renato Barbosa dos Santos, Joyce Fung, Robert W Teasell, Margot Catizzone, Nina Hovanec, Gayatri Aravind, Tai-Te Su

“…The study is powered to detect an effect size of 0.4, given α=0.05, power=80% and a 15% attrition rate. …”
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Preoperative submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing and its association with early postoperative complications by Zyad J. Carr, Jean Charchaflieh, Andres Brenes-Bastos, Hugo He, Hung-Mo Lin, Amanda Jankelovits, Emily Gu, Jill Zafar, Fed Ghali, Wei S. Tan, Paul Heerdt

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Optimization of Protein Extraction from Sunflower Meal Using Taguchi Design and Regression Modeling for Human Nutrition Applications by Anca Becze, Marin Senila, Lacrimioara Senila, Lucian Dordai, Oana Cadar, Vanda Liliana Fuss-Babalau, Marius Roman, Levente Levei, Paul Uiuiu, Mihai Octavian Naghiu

“…These results support the use of sunflower protein concentrate as a sustainable, nutritionally valuable, and safe ingredient for functional food applications. Further studies are recommended to improve functional properties and assess sensory acceptance.…”
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Quality analysis of soaked bayberry wine prepared by different flavor types Baijiu by SONG Ya, JIN Jiaruo, LIU Yuting, MA Yue, WANG Dian, FENG Xinxin, ZHANG Xu, LI Dong, ZHENG Huayan, YU Shirui

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