The Relationship Between Soil and Gut Microbiota Influences the Adaptive Strategies of Goitered Gazelles in the Qaidam Basin by Yiran Wang, Bin Li, Bo Xu, Wen Qin

“…Interactions with soil microbiota can shape the composition and function of the gut microbiota, thereby influencing the hosts’ adaptive strategies. …”
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Objective Function Formulation to Optimize Control Structure Parameters Using Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms by Rafal Szczepanski, Krystian Erwinski, Tomasz Tarczewski

“…Moreover, the possibilities of formulating objective functions for nature-inspired optimization algorithms that can be successfully used to solve multi-objective constrained optimization problems are presented. …”
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Detection of structural variants linked to mutton flavor and odor in two closely related black goat breeds by Lingle Chang, Xi Niu, Shihui Huang, Derong Song, Xueqin Ran, Jiafu Wang

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Understanding Impedance Response Characteristics of a Piezoelectric-Based Smart Interface Subjected to Functional Degradations by Ba-Phu Nguyen, Quang Hung Tran, Thanh-Truong Nguyen, Ananta Man Singh Pradhan, Thanh-Canh Huynh

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STar-DETR: A Lightweight Real-Time Detection Transformer for Space Targets in Optical Sensor Systems by Yao Xiao, Yang Guo, Qinghao Pang, Xu Yang, Zhengxu Zhao, Xianlong Yin

“…Optical sensor systems are essential for space target detection. However, previous studies have prioritized detection accuracy over model efficiency, limiting their deployment on resource-constrained sensors. …”
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Accuracy of a ground-coupled antenna based non-contact method for detecting the integrity of lining contours by Ruilang Cao, Yanqing Yang, Yujie Wang, Xingsong Sun

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Atmospheric Modulation Transfer Function Calculation and Error Evaluation for the Panchromatic Band of the Gaofen-2 Satellite by Zhengqiang Li, Mingjun Liang, Yan Ma, Yang Zheng, Zhaozhou Li, Zhenting Chen

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Hierarchical Deep Learning Model Optimization Using Enhanced Evolutionary-based Approach for Fake News Detection by Deepti Nikumbh, Anuradha Thakare

“…However, these models are often complex, with numerous trainable parameters, making them resource-intensive. This work introduces the Deep Learning Model with Evolutionary Computing Approach (DLECA), a novel method for compressing and optimizing hierarchical deep learning models (HDLM). …”
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Research on a Target Detection Algorithm for Common Pests Based on an Improved YOLOv7-Tiny Model by He Gong, Xiaodan Ma, Ying Guo

“…In agriculture and forestry, pest detection is critical for increasing crop yields and reducing economic losses. …”
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Improved Building Information Modeling Based Method for Prioritizing Clash Detection in the Building Construction Design Phase by Iman Bitaraf, Ali Salimpour, Pedram Elmi, Ali Akbar Shirzadi Javid

“…The proposed method substantially improves clash detection and prioritization efficiency and accuracy, yielding considerable benefits in project management and resource allocation.…”
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Fracture maturity controls the complexity of earthquake rupture: evidence from source processes of six moderate earthquakes during swarm activities off the east coast of Izu Penins... by Yukako Tanaka, Takuji Yamada

“…We first selected waveforms of smaller earthquakes (Mw3.4–3.9) as empirical Green’s functions and carried out the waveform inversion with 200 time windows for two horizontal components of 10-s-long K-net waveforms. …”
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YOLOv8-CBSE: An Enhanced Computer Vision Model for Detecting the Maturity of Chili Pepper in the Natural Environment by Yane Ma, Shujuan Zhang

“…Additionally, SRFD and DRFD modules are introduced to replace the original convolutional layers, effectively capturing features at different scales and enhancing the diversity and adaptability of the model through the feature fusion mechanism. To further improve detection accuracy, the EIoU loss function is used instead of the CIoU loss function to provide more comprehensive loss information. …”
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MDA-DETR: Enhancing Offending Animal Detection with Multi-Channel Attention and Multi-Scale Feature Aggregation by Haiyan Zhang, Huiqi Li, Guodong Sun, Feng Yang

“…Conflicts between humans and animals in agricultural and settlement areas have recently increased, resulting in significant resource loss and risks to human and animal lives. …”
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YOLOv10-kiwi: a YOLOv10-based lightweight kiwifruit detection model in trellised orchards by Jie Ren, Wendong Wang, Yuan Tian, Jinrong He

“…To address the challenge of real-time kiwifruit detection in trellised orchards, this paper proposes YOLOv10-Kiwi, a lightweight detection model optimized for resource-constrained devices. …”
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Enhancing Shiga toxin detection using surface plasmon resonance a study of antibody immobilization strategies by Zahra Karbalaee, Ali Hossein Rezayan, Ramezan Ali Taheri, Seyed Ali Mirhosseini, Mohammad Barshan-Tashnizi

“…The approach demonstrates particular promise for rapid, label-free detection of bacterial toxins in resource-limited settings.…”
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SSOD-QCTR: Semi-Supervised Query Consistent Transformer for Optical Remote Sensing Image Object Detection by Xinyu Ma, Pengyuan Lv, Xunqiang Gong

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PdYOLO: A Lightweight Algorithm for Detecting Peach Fruits Against a Peach Tree Background by Jiajun Zhang, Jialin Zhang, Kazuki Kobayashi

“…Second, the CSPPC module replaces the original C2f module in the neck network, reducing the number of parameters and stabilizing model accuracy while lowering computational complexity and resource consumption. Finally, a new head layer P2-SLD was designed, which replaced the original detection head with a shared lightweight detection head SLD, introduced the P2 layer and removed the P5 layer, which improved the lightweight level of the model, improved the processing efficiency and reduced the energy consumption while ensuring the detection accuracy. …”
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Integrated Machine Learning and Region Growing Algorithms for Enhanced Concrete Crack Detection: A Novel Approach by Wenxuan Yao, Hui Li, Yanlin Li

“…During structural repair, crack detection is the most critical step. Automatic detection significantly reduces the engineering cost and human factor error compared with manual detection. …”
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Aqueous extracts of Portulaca oleracea L. alleviate atopic dermatitis by restoring skin barrier function by Haobin Wei, Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen, Wenjie Lai, Wenjie Lai, Wenxian Wang, Xiqing Bian, Xiqing Bian, Limin Zhang, Xinzhi Li, Xinzhi Li

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Candidate genes associated with fatty acid compositions in north American Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) by Barbara L. Langille, Manuel Juárez, Nuria Prieto, Solomon Boison, Panya Sae Lim, Bruce D. Swift, Amber F. Garber

“…Atlantic salmon is a major dietary source of nutritious and digestible fatty acids. Here, we set out to uncover the genomic basis of individual fatty acids and indices (saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, n-3, and n-6) in 208 North American Atlantic salmon, to understand selection potential toward increasing relative quantities of essential fatty acids and to identify candidate genes for future research. …”
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