Genetic Structure and Selection Signals for Extreme Environment Adaptation in <i>Lop Sheep</i> of Xinjiang by Chenchen Yang, Jieru Wang, Lanshu Bi, Di Fang, Xin Xiang, Abliz Khamili, Waili Kurban, Chunmei Han, Qinghua Gao

“…Using Yuli <i>Lop sheep</i> as the reference group, an analysis of the extreme environmental adaptability selection signal of <i>Lop sheep</i> was conducted. …”
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A Self-Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization Based Multiple Source Localization Algorithm in Binary Sensor Networks by Long Cheng, Yan Wang, Shuai Li

“…Then the maximum likelihood estimator is employed to establish the objective function which is used to estimate the location of sources. …”
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Introduction of AI Technology for Objective Physical Function Assessment by Nobuji Kouno, Satoshi Takahashi, Masaaki Komatsu, Yusuke Sakaguchi, Naoaki Ishiguro, Katsuji Takeda, Kyoko Fujioka, Ayumu Matsuoka, Maiko Fujimori, Ryuji Hamamoto

“…This paper explored how artificial intelligence (AI) could predict physical function scores from various patient data sources and reviewed methods to measure objective physical function using this technology. …”
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Anisotropic Diffusion of e± in Pulsar Halos over Multiple Coherence of Magnetic Fields by Kai Yan, Sha Wu, Ruo-Yu Liu

“…Also, the halo’s morphology may appear less asymmetric, especially after being smoothed by the point-spread function of instruments. This largely relaxes the tension between the asymmetric morphology of halos predicted by the model and the lack of apparent asymmetric halos detected so far. …”
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Joint Multifractal Analysis and Source Testing of River Level Records Based on Multifractal Detrended Cross-Correlation Analysis by Liang Wu, Manling Wang, Tongzhou Zhao

“…It is important for the detection of change in multifractality in space. Besides, the cross-correlations in two analyzed series make the analysis of sources of joint multifractality difficult. …”
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Modulating Iron Crystals with Lattice Chalcophile‐Siderophile Elements for Selective Dechlorinations Over Hydrogen Evolution by Xiaohong Hu, Qianhai Zhou, Du Chen, Zhongyuan Guo, Yiman Gao, Chaohuang Chen, Jie Hou, Vincent Noël, Daohui Lin, Lizhong Zhu, Jiang Xu

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Secure and Fair Cluster Head Selection Protocol for Enhancing Security in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks by B. Paramasivan, M. Kaliappan

“…The secure routing protocols perform very basic security related functions which are not sufficient to protect the network. …”
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Schizophrenia Detection and Classification: A Systematic Review of the Last Decade by Arghyasree Saha, Seungmin Park, Zong Woo Geem, Pawan Kumar Singh

“…The SZ symptoms can significantly impair daily functioning, underscoring the need for advanced diagnostic tools. …”
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Fast detection method for radionuclides based on Sequential Bayesian approach by WAN Linjian, ZHANG Xuan, ZHANG Chunlei, HUANG Jianwei, LIU Jiacheng, ZHANG Xiaole, LI Dehong, YANG Zhijun

“…Finally, experimental verifications were conducted on the feasibility, detection performance, and universality of the method by placing a set of standard point sources at different distances from the front of a LaBr3(Ce) detection system in both low and natural radiation background environments. …”
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Peculiarities of the Functioning of the Taboo Lexicon in the Modern Western Cinematography by S. A. Pankratova

“…Informative basis of the study is comprised of more than 300 examples selected by the method of continuous sampling from 19 Western films and y means of the internet-resource scripts.com, as well as slang and jargon dictionaries.Results and discussion. …”
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The Host Galaxies of Pulsar Timing Array Sources: Converting Supermassive Black Hole Binary Parameters into Electromagnetic Observables by Niccolò Veronesi, Maria Charisi, Stephen R. Taylor, Jessie Runnoe, Daniel J. D’Orazio

“…However, the large uncertainty in source localization will make the identification of its host environment challenging. …”
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Feature selection using a multi-strategy improved parrot optimization algorithm in software defect prediction by Qi Fei, Guisheng Yin, Zhian Sun

“…Finally, to further enhance the classification performance of defect prediction, a heterogeneous data stacking ensemble learning algorithm (HEDSE) based on feature selection is proposed. Experimental evaluations on 16 open-source software defect datasets indicate that the proposed HEDSE outperforms existing methods, providing a novel and effective solution for software defect prediction. …”
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A Lightweight Transformer Model for Defect Detection in Electroluminescence Images of Photovoltaic Cells by Yang Yang, Jing Zhang, Xin Shu, Lei Pan, Ming Zhang

“…To ensure solar panels function well, efficient and accurate defect detection of PV modules is essential. …”
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Emic and Etic Perspectives on HR Practice for Managing Human Resource Issues Affected by the Prevalence of Informal Networks in Arab Countries by Sa’ad Ali, David Weir, Munirah Sarhan AlQahtani, Mansour Mrabet

“…Whilst research on Wasta has been improving in quantity and quality, there is still much more to know about the interactions between the different parties in Wasta transactions, the role of power in this process and how it impacts HR functions. As such, this research aims to address this gap by exploring the use of Wasta in human resources (HR) functions, drawing on 17 semi-structured interviews with HR, recruitment and line managers working in the Jordanian banking sector. …”
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MDV ClimEx: An open-source tool for exploring climate anomalies in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica by Renée F. Brown, Gavin P. Wagner

“…Here, we introduce MDV ClimEx, an open-source, interactive web application designed for user-driven exploration of long-term meteorological records from the MDVs. …”
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Circulating cell-free DNA methylation patterns indicate cellular sources of allograft injury after liver transplant by Megan E. McNamara, Sidharth S. Jain, Kesha Oza, Vinona Muralidaran, Amber J. Kiliti, A. Patrick McDeed, Digvijay Patil, Yuki Cui, Marcel O. Schmidt, Anna T. Riegel, Alexander Kroemer, Anton Wellstein

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Assessment of Floral Nectar and Amino Acid Yield in Eight Landscape Trees for Enhanced Pollinator Food Resources in Urban Forests by Sung-Joon Na, Ji-Min Park, Hae-Yun Kwon, Young-Ki Kim

“…These findings underscore the importance of selecting tree species not only for aesthetic value but also for ecological function, providing an evidence-based approach to pollinator-friendly urban biodiversity planning and landscape management.…”
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Assessing Gross Motor and Gait Function Using Hip–Knee Cyclograms in Ambulatory Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy by Jehyun Yoo, Juntaek Hong, Jeuhee Lee, Yebin Cho, Taekyung Lee, Dong-wook Rha

“…Weakness, spasticity, and muscle shortening are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP), leading to deficits in gross motor, gait, and selective motor functions. While traditional assessments, such as the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66), instrumented gait analysis, and the Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE), are widely used, they are often limited by the resource-intensive nature of hospital-based evaluations. …”
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Assessing Water Resource Planning Policies in the Sefidroud Irrigation and Drainage Network Using the Water-Land-Food Nexus Approach by S. Ashkevari, S. Janatrostami, A. Ashrafzadeh

“…Various management scenarios were implemented through the weighting of the objective functions. The results showed that selecting the best response from multi-objective optimization models depends on the weighted values of the objective functions, and by changing these values, decision-makers can provide various responses to complex optimization problems. …”
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Allocation analysis of natural and cultivated grassland resources of eco-family pasture based on the theory of grassland agro-ecosystem discordance by FU Li, XIE Yingzhong, MA Hongbin, XING Ende, TIAN Xiumin

“…In order to achieve sustainable development in pastoral areas, based on the theory of grassland agroe-cosystem discordance, we selected the meteorological factors in the study area of Otog Front Banner in recent 30 years and the water, soil, grass, and livestock in the area in recent years as the objects of study to discuss how to make a grassland resource allocation plan. …”
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