Development and Comparison of Interrupt-Based and Analog-to-Digital Converter Algorithms for Seed Counting in Precision Planters by A. Ghaffarnezhad, H. Navid, H. Karimi

“…Each research initiative aims to address specific challenges associated with these sensors, with the overarching goal of facilitating effective commercialization, optimizing resource use, and minimizing waste.Materials and MethodsTwo distinct algorithms, utilizing analog-to-digital converter and interrupt-based methodologies, were meticulously developed and thoroughly evaluated to determine the more effective method for monitoring. …”
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Bifurcation and controller design in a 3D delayed predator-prey model by Jinting Lin, Changjin Xu, Yiya Xu, Yingyan Zhao, Yicheng Pang, Zixin Liu, Jianwei Shen

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Multi-Timescale Nested Hydropower Station Optimization Scheduling Based on the Migrating Particle Whale Optimization Algorithm by Mi Zhang, Guosheng Zhou, Bei Liu, Dajun Huang, Hao Yu, Li Mo

“…Validation on classical test functions and the Jiangpinghe River of the multi-timescale nested optimal scheduling model demonstrates that MPWOA exhibits faster convergence and stronger optimization capabilities and significantly improves power generation. …”
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Clay and sawdust-based filters efficiency for the removal of dyes, chromium, and bacterial load: A promising approach for the treatment of industrial effluents by Mubashra Sadaqat, Abida Kausar, Munawar Iqbal, Fatimah M. Alzahrani, Mazhar Abbas, Wissem Mnif, Arif Nazir

“…Water resources are increasingly being contaminated due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, and implementing effective wastewater treatment approaches is essential to address this issue. …”
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Inverse Analysis of Thermal Parameters of Arch Dam Concrete Based on Walrus Optimization Algorithm by Youle Wang, Zhengjian Miao, Rui Song, Junchi Zhou, Yuheng Pan, Feng Wang

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Recent progress in the identification and in vitro culture of skin organoids by Yanan Huang, Qing Ye, Jiyuan Wang, Kaimin Zhu, Haojie Yang, Xiaoping Jiang, Meihua Shen

“…For this purpose, the present article reviews the most recent advances in this field, focusing on the cell sources, culture methods, culture conditions, and biomarkers for identifying the structure and function of skin organoids developed in vitro or in vivo. …”
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Performance Analysis of Optical Wireless Channel Based on Beamforming Techniques Using Advanced Modulation Schemes by Lwaa Faisal Abdulameer, Adil Fadhil Mushatet, Tania Tariq Salim

“…An arbitrary number of light-emitting diodes and photo-detectors are used at the sources and detectors. The findings demonstrated that the optical generalized frequency-division multiplexing performs better than other modulation schemes in terms of power and bandwidth requirements, with a high peak-to-average-power-ratio, which is the primary drawback in orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing mitigated by the beamforming function. …”
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Inverse design of 3D nanophotonic devices with structural integrity using auxiliary thermal solvers by Kuster Oliver, Augenstein Yannick, Hernández Roberto Narváez, Rockstuhl Carsten, Sturges Thomas Jebb

“…Alongside the optical response, this heat metric becomes part of our objective function. We demonstrate the utility of our algorithm by designing two 3D nanophotonic devices. …”
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PSO-Optimized IT2FLC for load frequency and VRFB control in two-area interconnected power system by Mohammed Hamouda Ali, Mostafa Bahaa, Mohammed A. Mehanna

“…The integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into power systems poses significant challenges for load frequency control (LFC) due to variability and unpredictability. …”
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The Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands and Their Impact on Pakistan’s Security by Mukhit Assanbayev, Mohammad Talha, Muhammad Murtaza

“…The danger lies in the fact that the “Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan” utilizes Afghan territory to plan and execute operations within Pakistan. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuel Production from Sugarcane Bagasse by Nasri Nurul Farhana, Mohd Hanafiah Marlia, Harun Siti Norliyana, Chong Jing Wen, Hassan Faez M.

“…The functional unit in this study was 252 kg of bioethanol produced from 1 ton of sugarcane bagasse. …”
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Accelerated Real-Time Simulations for Testing a Reactive Power Flow Controller in Long-Term Case Studies by Katja H. Sirviö, Mike Mekkanen, Kimmo Kauhaniemi, Hannu Laaksonen, Ari Salo, Felipe Castro, Davood Babazadeh

“…The platform is planned to be utilized in the development and testing of active network management functions for microgrids and smart grids. …”
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Distinct catecholaminergic pathways projecting to hippocampal CA1 transmit contrasting signals during navigation in familiar and novel environments by Chad Heer, Mark Sheffield

“…We therefore utilized two-photon microscopy to functionally image the activity of VTA and LC axons within the CA1 region of the dorsal hippocampus in head-fixed male mice navigating linear paths within virtual reality (VR) environments. …”
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Optimizing Artificial Neural Network Learning Using Improved Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by Taninnuch Lamjiak, Booncharoen Sirinaovakul, Siriwan Kornthongnimit, Jumpol Polvichai, Aysha Sohail

“…Heuristic search optimization methods are typically used to minimize the loss function in ANNs. However, these methods can lead the network to become stuck in local optima, limiting performance. …”
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Teachers’ beliefs and challenges of using multimedia for teaching visuals in social work: A study of Bangladeshi government college by Md. Habibul Ahasan

“…The research findings also reveal that educators encounter certain obstacles, such as inadequate proficiency in utilizing multimedia with visual aids, insufficient availability of multimedia classrooms and equipment, a lack of proper training and low internet speed, the absence of backup power sources, and a lack of additional financial incentives for their supplementary efforts. …”
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Revolutionizing Cosmetic Ingredients: Harnessing the Power of Antioxidants, Probiotics, Plant Extracts, and Peptides in Personal and Skin Care Products by Hye Yung Choi, Yun Jung Lee, Chul Min Kim, Young-Mi Lee

“…Probiotics have expanded their utility beyond gut health to skin care, where they help in maintaining skin microbiome balance, thus enhancing skin barrier function and potentially mitigating various skin disorders. …”
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Gender Stereotypes and Green Banking Toward Carbon-Free Economy by Tetyana Pimonenko, Oleksii Lyulyov, Yana Us, Oleksii Dubyna, Osei Owusu Evelyn Kumah

“…To gain the research goal, this study applied the modified Cobb-Douglas function that utilizes cross-sectional data on green finance and gender determinants. …”
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Cellulose Nanofibril-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators Enhanced by Isoreticular Metal-Organic Frameworks for Long-Term Motion Monitoring by Mingli Shang, Yan Zong, Xiujun Zhang

“…In this study, we explore the use of isoreticular metal-organic frameworks (IRMOF) as functional filler to improve the performance of CNF based TENGs. …”
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A Review of Standardization in Mississippi’s Multidecadal Inland Fisheries Monitoring Program by Caleb A. Aldridge, Michael E. Colvin

“…Simulations indicated that under current conditions, 5.8, 22.9, and 37.1 years would be required to sample (boat electrofishing) 50%, 75%, and 95% of the Bureau’s waterbodies at least once, respectively; these figures should translate to other agencies, assuming similar resource availability per waterbody. The monitoring program has reduced manual processing effort and enhanced staff capacity for waterbody-specific management, yet several opportunities remain to improve efficiency and utility. …”
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Tensile Resistance and Fracture Mechanisms of Silica Aerogels Reinforced by Nanotube–Graphene Hybrid Networks by Lin Guo, Mu Du, Jiaqian Li, Wei Li, Mingyang Yang, Gongming Xin

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