Large Language Model-Guided SARSA Algorithm for Dynamic Task Scheduling in Cloud Computing by Bhargavi Krishnamurthy, Sajjan G. Shiva

“…Among all challenges, task scheduling is one of the main problems as it reduces system performance due to improper utilization of resources. State Action Reward Action (SARSA) learning, a policy variant of Q learning, which learns the value function based on the current policy action, has been utilized in task scheduling. …”
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Research progress on in-situ catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin by ZHAO Yuying, ZHAN Jiahui, HU Rui, LUO Gang, ZHANG Shicheng*

“…In-situ catalytic HDO of lignin can be an alternative strategy. It utilizes solvents or lignin′s functional groups as hydrogen sources. …”
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Principles of creation of the big territorially distributed automated systems by V. A. Tretyakov, G. V. Kulikov, Yu. F. Lukyanets

“…The main indicators of quality of their functioning and stages of life cycle are characterized: development of requirements, creation of a prototype, certification, mass production, operation, modernization, the end of operation and utilization.…”
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Theoretical and technical concept of cemented backfill material for flexible enhanced thermal energy storage in coal underground space by Chao LYU, Wenyu LYU, Qiang SUN, Panshi XIE, Ding LANG, Songtao JI, Jianjun HU

“…The cemented backfill material for enhanced thermal energy storage not only improves the utilization rate of coal-based solid waste resources, but also ensures the efficient consumption and utilization of renewable energy. …”
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Haplotype Analysis of the GL7/GW7/SLG7 Gene and Its Application in Improving the Grain Quality of Three-Line Hybrid Rice by Duo Xia, Peizhou Xu, Shuqin Zheng, Le Xue, Yuejiao Yin, Zhuchen Yao, Sikai Ding, Yusen Lai, Yipei Wang, Xiaoding Ma, Xianjun Wu, Hao Zhou

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Small extracellular vesicles contain metals and transfer metal intercellularly by Adityas Purnianto, Celeste Mawal, Mitali M. Kulkarni, Huaqi Su, Tiana F. Koukoulis, Patricia Wongsodirdjo, Ya Hui Hung, Scott Ayton, Ashley I. Bush, Kevin J. Barnham, Laura J. Vella

“…Abstract Cells have developed a highly regulated system for the uptake, transport, utilization, storage, and export of metals, ensuring the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. …”
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Hydrochemical Characteristics and Control Factors of Strontium Enrichment of Groundwater in the Eastern Sanjiang Plain, China by Jingjie Li, Mingguo Wang, Tao Yang, Sheng Lian, Huaisheng Zhang, Chao Bian, Xuqing Wang, Shixiong Tian

“…Strontium (Sr) is one of the essential trace elements in the human body, which has important biological significance for human physiological function. In this paper, 41 groundwater samples collected from Shengli Farm in the eastern Sanjiang Plain were used to study the hydrochemical characteristics of Sr2+ enrichment and its control factors by correlation analysis, principal component analysis, and Gibbs model, which is helpful to guide the rational development and utilization of local groundwater resources and ecological environment protection.The findings indicate that the groundwater exists in a reducing environment characterized by acidity and low salinity, with predominant cations being Ca2+ and Mg2+, and predominant anions being HCO3−. …”
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Typologation and Analysis of the Significance of Risks and Threats to the Energy Security of the Republic of Belarus Taking into Account the Integration of Belarusian NPP in the E... by T. G. Zoryna, V. V. Panasyuk, S. G. Prusov

“…It was determined that the most significant production risks are: depreciation of fixed assets; reduction in the utilization of own generating capacities and reliability of the generating equipment and network; outages that lead to disruption of the functioning of facilities for ensuring the vital activity of the population. …”
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A Comparative Study of Banking Sectors of Pakistan and India: An Application of Data Envelopment Analysis by Aamir Shahzad, Tahir Mahmood, Mehwish Shahzad

“… The main aim of this paper is to investigate the efficiency, change in productivity, and the sources of efficiency in the commercial banking sector of Pakistan and India. …”
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240 An environmental scan of translational science storytelling in a Clinical Translational Science Award Hub by Boris Volkov, Martin-Gatton Jennifer Cieslak

“…We triangulated data from diverse data sources: grant applications, reports, and publications; public stories/news related to CTSI activities and impact; scientific publications; organizational/policy documents; and interviews with CTSI stakeholders featured in published sources. …”
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Structural Characterization of Large Yellow Tea Polysaccharides and Its Inhibitory Effects on the Differentiation of 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes by Shan XU, Hai XIE, Minni LI, Yan MA, Huifang GE, Daxiang LI, Zhongwen XIE, Hongyan WANG

“…To provide a basis for the development and utilization of summer and autumn tea resources, the structural characteristics and lipid-lowering activity of polysaccharides from large-leaf yellow tea were investigated. …”
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Research on innovative development path of oil and gas pipeline networks to facilitate the construction of new energy systems by Zhen WANG, Yinghao KONG

“…However, with the strategic imperative to construct new energy systems, there is a pressing need to expand these functions of the oil and gas pipeline networks. This expansion is essential for establishing close interconnections with other energy sources while ensuring the efficient transmission of oil and gas. …”
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Investigation and Application of Water-Saving Monitoring Technology in Public Institutions by WANG Kang, ZHENG Yongjie, ZHANG Zhen, TANG Yanping, SONG Wenhao, GUO Xiaoming

“…Considering the characteristics of water use and the current situation of water facilities in public institutions,this study comprehensively employs the Internet of Things (IoT),cloud deployment,databases,three-dimensional (3D) visualization,and other advanced techniques to create a water-saving reconstruction scheme with integrated software and hardware for public institutions.Therefore,a smart water management platform for public institutions is built to implement advanced water-saving concepts and improve the water management level.The main research results are as follows:① By intelligent remote monitoring equipment,the multiclass water measurement network is designed to realize the fine collection of zonal water use data;② this study designs a reconstruction scheme of water facilities and explores the utilization mode of unconventional water sources to improve the utilization efficiency of water resources;③ multiple algorithms and statistical methods are used to analyze the time series of water use data,and thus this study realizes the analysis of pipeline network leakage and damage,identification of water use anomalies,and water-saving statistical analysis,and the investigation of water use laws;④ the platform with functions of monitoring and early warning is established to achieve real-time remote monitoring of water use,statistical analysis of historical water use,and identification and warning of pipe network leakage,so as to detect water anomalies in time and save water.The research results are first applied to the construction of the water-saving institution of the Pearl River Water Resources Commission to build a benchmark for the construction of water-saving institutions in the southern region.On the basis of application experience,the comprehensively integrated monitoring technology for water-saving in public institutions is developed,which provides a new idea for public institutions to save water.…”
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Horse chestnut starch: Structure, properties, modification and its applications-A review by Farhana Mehraj Allai, Jasia Nissar, Asima Shafi, Mehvish Bashir, Mehreen, Insha Zahoor, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, Khalid Gul, Tehmeena Ahad

“…As the major component of horse chestnut seeds, starch is considered as a cheap and sustainable carbohydrate source in comparison to other conventional sources. …”
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Applications of Lignin‐Dervied Carbon Quantum Dots: Current Status and Challenges by Xiuxin Yin, Zhili Zhang, Fengfeng Li, Maoqing Fu, Tianci Qin, Xingxiang Ji, Yuanyuan Wang, Zhiwen Wang, Shaolong Sun

“…ABSTRACT In recent years, lignin has attracted substantial attention from researchers because of its diverse sources, low cost, and renewability. The effective functionalization and enhanced value‐added utilization of lignin have successfully addressed the challenges associated with biomass resource waste, low utilization rate, high material cost, and underwhelming performance in energy, environmental protection, and medical applications. …”
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OpenSTARLab: open approach for spatio-temporal agent data analysis in soccer by Calvin Yeung, Kenjiro Ide, Taiga Someya, Keisuke Fujii

“…These technical components facilitate the handling of diverse data sources and support advanced analytical tasks, thereby enhancing the overall functionality and usability of the framework. …”
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Carotenoids from Halophilic Archaea: A Novel Approach to Improve Egg Quality and Cecal Microbiota in Laying Hens by Xufeng Dou, Guodong Zhang, Hao Tang, Xiaoxue Chen, Beibei Chen, Yuxia Mei, Haihong Jiao, Min Ren

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RpoN1 (sigma factor 54) contributes to the virulence of Paracidovorax citrulli by regulating the expression of type IV pili PilA by Minghui Sun, Yuqiang Zhao, Liuyang Zhao, Jun Wang, Yanli Tian, Baishi Hu

“…Abstract The σ54 factor (RpoN), a significant transcriptional regulatory factor, plays crucial roles in regulating virulence, motility, biofilm formation, and the utilization of carbon and nitrogen sources in pathogenic bacteria. …”
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All-optical broadband terahertz modulator based on NiO/Si heterojunction and interface photoconductivity analysis by Minjie Zhou, Ao Li, Shuhan Li, Fan Zhang, Zhiqiang Li, Bing Jin

“…Self-powered heterojunction photodetectors have the high separation and utilization of photoinduced charge carriers even without external power sources. …”
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Identification and Optimization of Urban Avian Ecological Corridors in Kunming: Framework Construction Based on Multi-Model Coupling and Multi-Scenario Simulation by Xiaoli Zhang, Zhe Zhang

“…The southern pinch points, located in wetland-forest ecotones, function as critical stopover sites for low-mobility waterbirds. …”
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