Robust Strategy Generation for Automatic Navigation of Unmanned Surface Vehicles through Improved DDPG Algorithm by Wei Wang, Subin Huang, Huabin Diao

“…Second, we ensure the decision adaptability of the USV by constraining the extent of action change between adjacent time-steps by using a reward-function, which improves the USV-action smoothly. …”
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Multi-objective trajectory planning for connected and autonomous vehicles in mixed traffic flow by Hui Li, Yunfei Ge, Yahui Guo, Yu Guan, Xu Zhang

“…Here, we design the state space, action space, and reward function, where the state space encompasses variables such as speed, relative speed, distance to the stop line, relative position, phase state, and remaining phase duration, and the action space outputs optimal acceleration and deceleration. …”
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Local Linear Wavelet Neural Network–Based Unscented Kalman Filter for Vehicle Collision Estimate Warning System and Ensuring Stable Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication by Yonas Kebede Lema, Satyasis Mishra, Demissie J. Gelmecha

“…These alerts can warn the driver of impending collisions with distant objects, enabling them to take appropriate evasive action. By implementing this integrated LLWNN-UKF approach leveraging sensor data and V2X communication, we aim to reduce the number of collisions caused by reckless driving, which will lead to a decrease in traffic-related fatalities and injuries.…”
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A Novel Variable-Order Threshold Serial Belief Propagation-Based Decoding Algorithm for LT Codes by Weibai Sun, Shuyan Ni, Tuofeng Lei, Rui Yang

“…In addition, by introducing an adaptive threshold for correcting check node information, the algorithm effectively eliminates redundant update actions throughout the decoding process. Simulation results demonstrate a 63.6% reduction in iteration count compared to BP for long-length codes at medium to high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a 17.4% decrease in computational overhead. …”
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The influence of the end shape of the liquid jet on its impact onto a dry wall by A.A. Aganin, T.S. Guseva

“…For all the considered values of б, the mean level of the wall pressure remains close to that in the hemispherically-ended jet case (б = 1). With decreasing б, the characteristic size of the maximum pressure load area and the radius of its central part with the quasi-uniform load increase.…”
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Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Rolling Bearing with Compound Fault on Raceway and Rolling Element by Xin Zhang, Changfeng Yan, Yaofeng Liu, Pengfei Yan, Yubo Wang, Lixiao Wu

“…The influences of compound fault on the vibration signals of the bearing were analyzed under three conditions. With the increasing of radial load, defect size, and rotation speed, the vibration amplitude of bearing would increase correspondently, which would accelerate the failure rate of bearing and reduce the service life of bearing. …”
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BeatProfiler: Multimodal In Vitro Analysis of Cardiac Function Enables Machine Learning Classification of Diseases and Drugs by Youngbin Kim, Kunlun Wang, Roberta I. Lock, Trevor R. Nash, Sharon Fleischer, Bryan Z. Wang, Barry M. Fine, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic

“…<italic>Results:</italic> Benchmarking against existing tools revealed that BeatProfiler detected and analyzed contraction and calcium signals better than existing tools through improved sensitivity in low signal data, reduction in false positives, and analysis speed increase by 7 to 50-fold. Of signals accurately detected by published methods (PMs), BeatProfiler&#x0027;s extracted features showed high correlations to PMs, confirming that it is reliable and consistent with PMs. …”
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Inhibitory Control Deficits in Children with Tic Disorders Revealed by Object-Hit-and-Avoid Task by Nicholas Cothros, Alex Medina, Davide Martino, Sean P. Dukelow, Rachel L. Hawe, Adam Kirton, Christos Ganos, Elaheh Nosratmirshekarlou, Tamara Pringsheim

“…In children with tics (without comorbid ADHD), acting upon both targets and distractors suggests reduced ability to suppress responses to potential triggers for action. This may be related to increased sensorimotor noise or abnormal sensory gating.…”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Real-Time Airport Emergency Evacuation Using Asynchronous Advantage Actor–Critic (A3C) Algorithm by Yujing Zhou, Yupeng Yang, Bill Deng Pan, Yongxin Liu, Sirish Namilae, Houbing Herbert Song, Dahai Liu

“…Emergencies can occur unexpectedly and require immediate action, especially in aviation, where time pressure and uncertainty are high. …”
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Optimizing lipase production by Bacillus subtilis on cheese whey and evaluating its antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti virulence and biosafety properties by Mohamed Y. Abo El-Naga, Muhammad A. Khan, Samah H. Abu-Hussien, Samar M. Mahdy, Ammar AL-Farga, Aml A. Hegazy

“…Using Plackett-Burman and Central Composite Designs (PBD and CCD), whey, peptone, and agitation speed were identified as significant factors, achieving optimal lipase activity of 1314 U/mL and an inhibitory zone diameter (IZD) of 48 mm against S. aureus. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators of the Use of Computerized Critical Care Information Systems in the Intensive Care Unit: Qualitative Interview Study by Alica Thissen, Eduardo Salgado-Baez, Daniel Fürstenau, Renate Delucchi Danhier, Christian Meske, Pauline Kuss, Stefan Angermair, Claudia Spies, Felix Balzer

“…Resistance to using the system may arise from users due to increased control imposed by the system and from insufficient participation in its development and configuration. …”
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Optimization of Remote Backup Protection Coordination Logic Based on Dynamic Identification of Faulty Components in Transmission Grids by LIN Xiangning, JI Jihao, DING Yifan, LI Zhengtian, WENG Hanli

“…The dynamic setting strategy significantly shortens the action delay of remote backup protection， thus considerably enhancing sensitivity and speed. …”
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Cut face roughness analysis under waterjet cutting by Alexey V. Verchenko, Mikhail A. Tamarkin, Alexander A. Kishko

“…Cutting is done by water and abradant mixture emitted from the nozzle at high speed and high pressure. Under the cutting jet action, the erosion damage of the material occurs, the abrasive particles remove the microchipping layer, and water evacuates them from the cutting zone. …”
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Evaluation of Mental Workload on Complex Missions Emergency Personnel NASA-TLX

“…Conclusion: Results showed that the emergency medical personnel at the mission complex emergencies exposed to high mental load that the main reasons were caused of the need to high speed action, make important decisions, and fast transportation of injured persons to the medical centers. …”
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Microclimatic Variability and Thermal Comfort of Spectators in an Outdoor Stadium Venue by Andrew Collins, Michael Brown, Barrett Gutter, Christopher Fuhrmann

“…Reductions in modeled wind speed resulted in significant decreases in thermal comfort and greater physical stress among spectators, particularly when the wind was calm. …”
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Dynamic Responses of Soils around a One-Hole Double-Track Tunnel with the Metro Train Meeting by Bo Pan, Wei Zhang, Jianqiu Cao, Xueyong Ma, Mingliang Zhou

“…When the wheels of two Metro trains act simultaneously, the peak compression strain increases superimposedly; when the act is out of sync, the peak compression strain occurs concentrated and significant increase does not occur. …”
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System Dynamics Modelling for Dynamic Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road by Guo-sheng Zhang, Xiao-yan Shen, Jun Hua, Jun-wei Zhao, Hao-xue Liu

“…The command level coefficient increases by 9.5%, and the speed of action execution increases by 9.6%.…”
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TWO DESIGNS OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE EMBEDDED INTO AN ASYNCHRONOUS MOTOR by V. V. Solencov, V. V. Brel

“…The significance of the braking devices is increasing due to the intensification of manufacturing, increase in the moving masses, speeds of movement and frequency of braking. …”
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Actor&#x2013;Critic Reinforcement Learning for Throughput-Optimized Power Allocation in Energy Harvesting NOMA Relay-Assisted Networks by Faeik T. Al Rabee, Ala'Eddin Masadeh, Sharief Abdel-Razeq, Haythem Bany Salameh

“…In fifth-generation (5G) and beyond (B5G) communication systems, the growing number of connected devices and the increased traffic on the network lead to substantial energy consumption, which requires energy-efficient and high-speed communication solutions. …”
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Postural sway serves as a predictive biomarker in balance and gait assessments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy screening: a community-based study by Yun-Ru Lai, Wen-Chan Chiu, Chi-Ping Ting, Yi-Fang Chiang, Ting-Yin Lin, Hui-Ching Chiang, Chih-Cheng Huang, Cheng-Hsien Lu

“…Participants with DPN demonstrate increased postural sway velocity and total path length, along with reduced gait speed, shorter stride length, and decreased range of motion in hip flexion and extension. …”
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