A dual scheduling framework for task and resource allocation in clouds using deep reinforcement learning by Jiahui Pan, Yi Wei, Lei Meng, Xiangxu Meng

“…We conducted experiments using simulated workloads and real-world workloads under fixed and elastic resource pool conditions, respectively. Experimental results show that our approach is effective in ensuring higher task success rates, improving resource utilization, shortening average task response time, and significantly reducing the cost of renting VM instances compared to other baseline solutions.…”
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Sustainable utilization of wild fruits and respective tree byproducts as partial feed ingredients or supplements in livestock rations by Prince Chisoro, Prince Chisoro, Bulelani Mazizi, Ishmael Festus Jaja, Ishmael Festus Jaja, Never Assan, Never Assan, Thobela Nkukwana

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Mining-affected water resources and ecological effects in ecologically fragile mining areas of western China by Qiangling YAO, Liqiang YU, Shengyan CHEN, Yinghu LI, Xuehua LI

“…Water is the most critical influencing factor in the process of changing regional ecological environment elements, and the protection and utilization of mining-affected water resources have important strategic values for both safe and efficient coal mining and ecological environment restoration.…”
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Comprehensive multi‐tissue epigenome atlas in sheep: A resource for complex traits, domestication, and breeding by Deyin Zhang, Jiangbo Cheng, Xiaolong Li, Kai Huang, Lvfeng Yuan, Yuan Zhao, Dan Xu, Yukun Zhang, Liming Zhao, Xiaobin Yang, Zongwu Ma, Quanzhong Xu, Chong Li, Xiaojuan Wang, Chen Zheng, Defu Tang, Fang Nian, Xiangpeng Yue, Wanhong Li, Huibin Tian, Xiuxiu Weng, Peng Hu, Yuanqing Feng, Peter Kalds, Zhihua Jiang, Yunxia Zhao, Xiaoxue Zhang, Fadi Li, Weimin Wang

“…We constructed the first multi‐tissue epigenome atlas in terms of functional elements, chromatin states, and their functions and explored the utility of the functional elements in interpreting phenotypic variation during sheep domestication and improvement. …”
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Education and innovation in the utilization of Beronok (Meranti Sea Cucumber) for sustainable development and community well-being in Meranti by Rahmad Hari Adi, Barlian Eri, Welis Wilda

“…With its high content of protein, minerals, and other health benefits, beronok holds significant potential as a functional food source that can support nutrition and foster sustainable livelihoods. …”
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A twenty-two-year journey of sustainable human resource management research: bibliometric analysis by Md. Nazmus Sakib, Md. Akmol Uddin, Towhida Akter Kona, Kanta Sharmin, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Sahabuddin

“…This research endeavor enhances the comprehension of sustainable practices within the realm of human resource functions, explicitly focusing on the sustainability objectives pursued by enterprises. …”
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MODFLOW Application for Exploitable Groundwater Resource Assessment of the Zhem Artesian Basin Aquifer Complex, Kazakhstan by Daniyar Serikovich Sapargaliyev, Yermek Zhamshitovich Murtazin, Vladimir Mirlas, Vladimir Alexandrovich Smolyar, Yaakov Anker

“…The hydrodynamic interactions between the 123 known aquifer segments and recharge zones of these promising, exploitable, high-quality groundwater sources are unclear. While MODFLOW is a nominal platform for groundwater flow assessment, which is usually used for the simulation of simple hydrological scenarios, in this study, integrating several different scales and functional modules over a GIS platform enabled delineation and the forecast of this multi-layer aquifer complex. …”
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Economic Growth in Rural Areas, Resource Agglomeration, and Stock Market Performance: Evidence from China by Guojing Geng

“…It examines the impact of regional market volatility on rural macroeconomic indicators, which functions through the equity price fluctuations of locally listed firms. …”
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Efficient Resource Allocation for Blockchain-Enabled Mobile Edge Computing: A Joint Optimization Approach by Moein Valitabar, Mohammad Fathi, Keivan Navaie

“…The solution assigns mobile terminals (MTs) to ESs and optimally allocates computational resources at ESs for both task computation and block generation. …”
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Divergent growth‐differentiation balance strategies and resource competition shape mortality patterns in ponderosa pine by Scott Ferrenberg, Carla Vázquez‐González, Steven R. Lee, Milda Kristupaitis

“…Abstract Dynamic resource availability leads to trade‐offs among functions in plants. …”
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Dynamics in functional diversity of heterotrophic microorganisms in a closed hydroponic commercial nursery stock plant production system by B. W. Alsanius, V. Jung

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Framework for experimental evaluation of software solutions in a virtual environment by D. Ilin

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Comparison of the Characteristics of Hydrochar and Torrefied-Char of Traditional Chinese Medicine Residues by Zhiqiang Xu, Wenyu Ren, Shiliang Wu, Rui Xiao

“…The research aims to reveal the carbonization laws of Chinese medicine residues, provide a scientific basis for their efficient resource utilization, and help promote the development of biomass-based carbon materials in the field of environmentally friendly materials, alleviating energy and environmental pressures.…”
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Antioxidant Peptides Derived from Woody Oil Resources: Mechanisms of Redox Protection and Emerging Therapeutic Opportunities by Jia Tu, Jie Peng, Li Wen, Changzhu Li, Zhihong Xiao, Ying Wu, Zhou Xu, Yuxi Hu, Yan Zhong, Yongjun Miao, Jingjing Xiao, Sisi Liu

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Optimizing Hospital Bed Capacity and Resource Allocation Using Inflow and Outflow Indices for Effective Healthcare Management by Jin-Nam Kim PhD, In-Hwan Oh MD, PhD

“…This study offers valuable insights for regional health policy, aiming to enhance functional hospital bed management and improve overall healthcare resource utilization.…”
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A novel strategy to optimize resources to boost production in rice-fish coculture at Ziro Valley, India by Ayan Samaddar, Dani Kacha, Anilava Kaviraj, Sarah Freed, Arun Panemangalore Padiyar, Sambhu Das, Subrata Saha

“…This traditional method utilizes the region’s wet rice terraces, allowing for the simultaneous production of rice and fish, contributing to efficient land and water resource utilization. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning With Dueling DQN for Partial Computation Offloading and Resource Allocation in Mobile Edge Computing by Ehzaz Mustafa, Junaid Shuja, Faisal Rehman, Abdallah Namoun, Mazhar Ali, Abdullah Alourani

“…Finally, we propose an innovative adaptive cost-weighting mechanism within the reward function to dynamically balance competing objectives, including energy consumption, latency, and bandwidth utilization. …”
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Construction of a Multi-Omics database for Paeonia lactiflora: A resource for comprehensive data integration and analysis by Zongran Lu, Ling Huang, Somnuk Bunsupa, Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah, Xiaohui Tong, Chuanshan Jin, Jinmei Ou, Rongchun Han

“…The database is organized into key functional modules: Home, Genome, Transcriptome, Proteome, Tools, Biosynthetic Pathways, Chemical Compounds, and Publications. …”
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Simulation Analysis of Water Resource Scheduling in Nansu River Based on Coupled Water Quality-Quantity Model by HOU Xiang-dong, ZHAO Xiang-ling

“…Conducting research on water quality and quantity in rivers that flow through urban areas and serve functions such as water supply and irrigation, and implementing rational scheduling, is of significance for ensuring a healthy aquatic ecosystem and enhancing the well-being of local residents. …”
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Joint Design of Antenna Selection and Resource Allocation in Massive MIMO-Based Ultra Dense Heterogeneous Networks by Malini Balachandran, Noor Mohammed Vali Mohamad

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