Retracted: Study on Modeling Method of Forest Tree Image Recognition Based on CCD and Theodolite by Yeqiong Shi, Sainan Wang, Shuna Zhou, M. M. Kamruzzaman

“…Forest vegetation is the main body that constitutes forest resources. Accurate identification of the types of forest trees can lay the foundation for the research and utilization of forest resources. …”
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Roller-integrated compaction monitoring and assessment of high and low liquid limit silt subgrades using the Green spline interpolation algorithm by Yuchen Yan, Yanwen Zhu, Xian Yang, Lan Qiao, Chuping Wu, Zaizhan An, Qinglong Zhang, Ren Liu, Wang Guo

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An Empirical Framework Characterizing the Metallicity and Star-formation History Dependence of X-Ray Binary Population Formation and Emission in Galaxies by Bret D. Lehmer, Erik B. Monson, Rafael T. Eufrasio, Amirnezam Amiri, Keith Doore, Antara Basu-Zych, Kristen Garofali, Lidia Oskinova, Jeff J. Andrews, Vallia Antoniou, Robel Geda, Jenny E. Greene, Konstantinos Kovlakas, Margaret Lazzarini, Chris T. Richardson

“…We present a new empirical framework modeling the metallicity and star formation history (SFH) dependence of X-ray luminous ( L ≳ 10 ^36 erg s ^−1 ) point-source population X-ray luminosity functions (XLFs) in normal galaxies. …”
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Permanent Magnets in Sustainable Energy: Comparative Life Cycle Analysis by Svetlana Orlova, Anton Rassõlkin

“…Various studies have explored different aspects of the LCA of NdFeB magnets, focusing on production methods, recycling processes, and the environmental impacts of different rare-earth sources. A comparative LCA highlights the significant environmental footprint of rare-earth magnets, underscoring the role of functional unit selection: when assessed per unit of energy density, the environmental impact of NdFeB magnets aligns more closely with alternatives. …”
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Energy­Saving Lighting of Agricultural Premises and its Parameters Calculation by L. Yu. Yuferev

“…It has been noted that the LED light sources’ functioning has such features that make the application of standard calculation methods impossible. …”
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Who Leads Trends on Q&A Platforms? Identifying and Analyzing Trend Discoverers by Yongning Li, Lun Zhang, Ye Wu, Tianlan Wei

“…Q&A platforms are vital sources of information but often face challenges related to their high ratios of passive to active contributors, which can impede knowledge construction and information exchange on the platforms. …”
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Factors influencing brain recovery from stroke via possible epigenetic changes by Orjon Rroji, Carla Mucignat

“…Aim: To examine epigenetic changes leading to functional repair after damage to the central motor system.Data sources: A literature search was conducted using medical and health science electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus) up to July 2023.Study selection: Data were summarized for type of intervention, study design, findings including human and animal studies.Data extraction: Data were extracted and double-checked independently for methodological quality. …”
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Technologie ICT i ich wpływ na życie człowieka i społeczeństwa – wybrane problemy by Tomasz Parys

“…Items in both Polish and English were reviewed. Then their selection was made in terms of content. The next steps were the analysis and synthesis of the selected content. …”
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Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Road-Deposited Sediments and Correlation Distribution of DOM and Heavy Metals in Beijing, China by Donghai Yuan, Pengmiao Li, Chenling Yan, Jinggang Wang, Xiaochen Bai, Yuhang Wei, Chen Wang, Yingying Kou

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Reinforcement learning-based vehicle travel path reconstruction from sparse automatic licence plate recognition data by Qiuping Li, Hui Meng, Li Zhuo

“…First, the maximum entropy inverse reinforcement learning (MaxEnt IRL) method is employed to learn vehicle path selection strategy, i.e. the reward function, from the real data. …”
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Anti-inflammatory and barrier repair mechanisms of active components in Daemonorops draco Bl. for UVB-induced skin damage by Xingyi Wu, Ying Zhang, Fan Yi, Zaijun Geng, Miaomiao Guo, Xiao Ling, Jun Li, Li Li

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Guarantees of family stability in the Holy Quran and the Prophet's Sunnah | ضمانات الاستقرار الأسري في القرآن الكريم والسنة النبوية (دراسة وصفية تحليلية)... by Aisha Shareef

“…I made him an introduction in which I talked about the importance of the topic and the reasons for its selection and previous studies and I divided it into three investigations and under each topic a number of demands. …”
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Insights from lncRNAs Profiling of MIN6 Beta Cells Undergoing Inflammation by Chuntao Sun, Lihua Xue, Ziyang Zhu, Fan Zhang, Ruixue Yang, Xuewen Yuan, Zhanjun Jia, Qianqi Liu

“…This study may be utilized as a background or reference resource for future functional studies on lncRNAs related to the diagnosis and development of new therapies for T1DM.…”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Contributions on flexible antenna designs, mobile applications for dyslexic learners, and modified grey relational analysis further showcase how electronics and AI are increasingly embedded in daily societal functions. In Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, the research on MSW-derived biochar for iron production and voltage-induced void formation in boiler tubes exemplifies innovation in resource utilization and reliability of industrial systems. …”
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Modeling of Battery Storage of Photovoltaic Power Plants Using Machine Learning Methods by Rad Stanev, Tanyo Tanev, Venizelos Efthymiou, Chrysanthos Charalambous

“…The massive integration of variable renewable energy sources (RESs) poses the gradual necessity for new power system architectures with wide implementation of distributed battery energy storage systems (BESSs), which support power system stability, energy management, and control. …”
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Results of kidney transplantation from suboptimal donors to recipients of the older age group by B. Z. Khubutiya, M. Sh. Khubutiya, A. K. Evseev, A. V. Babkina

“…The results of the study showed that kidney transplantation from suboptimal donors to patients of the older age group provides acceptable results with low mortality of recipients and a 1-year functioning of the graft in 75% of cases. This makes it possible to increase the availability of kidney transplantation for patients of the older age group and achieve better survival results, provided adequate selection of recipients and an objective assessment of the quality of transplanted organs.…”
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Impact of dual sensory impairment on the risk of incident dementia: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Adrian Fuente, Ahmed Amine Alaoui, Daniele Urso, Stefano Giannoni-Luza, Jeremy Ting, Samir Jabbour

“…We will include peer-reviewed longitudinal cohort studies reporting HRs. Screening and selection of articles will be performed independently by at least two reviewers using the Covidence systematic review manager. …”
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The efficacy of resiliency training programs: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. by Aaron L Leppin, Pavithra R Bora, Jon C Tilburt, Michael R Gionfriddo, Claudia Zeballos-Palacios, Megan M Dulohery, Amit Sood, Patricia J Erwin, Juan Pablo Brito, Kasey R Boehmer, Victor M Montori

“…Resilient persons are able to adapt to life's challenges and maintain high quality of life and function. Finding effective strategies to bolster resilience in individuals and populations is of interest to many stakeholders.…”
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Benefits and Harms of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Heidi Storgaard, Lise L Gluud, Cathy Bennett, Magnus F Grøndahl, Mikkel B Christensen, Filip K Knop, Tina Vilsbøll

“…<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Data sources and study selection</h4>We included double-blinded, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating SGLT2-i administered in the highest approved therapeutic doses (canagliflozin 300 mg/day, dapagliflozin 10 mg/day, and empagliflozin 25 mg/day) for ≥12 weeks. …”
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Research and application of image recognition-based identification for flesh browning of loquat fruits by CHEN Yujia, DENG Chaojun, ZHANG Tingting, WANG Xiuping, CHEN Xiuping, ZHAO Jianing, MA Cuilan, JIANG Jimou

“…Additionally, the MATLAB ROI function was used to select the irregular representative loquat flesh browning areas, extract the color feature value, and complete the browning area segmentation of the original image by using the Euclidean distance. …”
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