On Explainability of Reinforcement Learning-Based Machine Learning Agents Trained with Proximal Policy Optimization That Utilizes Visual Sensor Data by Tomasz Hachaj, Marcin Piekarczyk

“…We publish all source codes so our experiments can be reproduced.…”
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Characterization of alginate-degrading bacteria isolated from seaweed-producing areas of South Korean territory and verification of the bacteria as plant growth-promoting biofertil... by Seung Hwa Jeong, Pyeong Ho Lee, Joon Kwan Moon, Sujin Lee, Yeonjong Koo

“…These findings advance our understanding of alginate degradation and highlight the potential of these bacteria and their alginate lyases as valuable resources in biotechnology applications. In addition, the potential of these bacteria as biofertilizers for promoting plant growth and the production of functional alginate oligosaccharides underscores the need for further exploration and development in this field.IMPORTANCEThis study aimed to isolate alginate-degrading bacteria from the soil samples collected in South Korea’s major seaweed production areas and evaluate their potential as biofertilizers. …”
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HVAC/DC system reliability evaluation based on improvement point estimation method by Jiaqi ZHAO, Ning FENG, Yue WANG

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Functionalized Polymeric Materials for Catalytic Upgrading of Biobased Feedstocks by Heng Zhang, Chunbao Charles Xu, Song Yang

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Sustainable Material Cutting Optimization Using Deep Q-Networks: A Reinforcement Learning Approach for Resource Efficiency by Chen Linxuan

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Optimal Bidding Capacity of Virtual Power Plant Incorporating Power-to-X Resources on Day-Ahead Energy Market by Kyeong-Hee Cho, Hyung-Chul Jo, Wanbin Son, Soon-Young Kwon, Gilsung Byeon

“…This study modeled the diverse characteristics of P2X resources and established objective functions and constraints. …”
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Long-term yak-grazing alters the plant fine-root resource acquisition strategies in Tibetan alpine meadow by Haiyang Gong, Tserang Donko Mipam, Josep Peñuelas, Jordi Sardans, Youcun Suo, Nan Jia, Heng Huang, Wei Wang, Qingping Zhou, Zhiqiang Wang

“…Understanding how fine-root resource acquisition strategies respond to yak grazing is critical for comprehending the structure and functioning of alpine meadow ecosystems. …”
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Characterizing the content and quality of internet resources on exercise training in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder. by Jillian Dhawan, Sahar Sohrabipour, Ali Salman Al-Timimi, Brenawen Elangeswaran, Omer Choudhary, Noor Al Kaabi, Megha Ibrahim Masthan, Daniel Santa Mina, Laura McGillis, Wing Ting Truong, Encarna Camacho Perez, Jane Schubart, Mark Lavallee, Timothy Sheehan, Neyha Cherin, Nimish Mittal, Hance Clarke, Rebecca Bascom, Dmitry Rozenberg

“…<h4>Background</h4>Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) experience musculoskeletal joint instability, cardiopulmonary manifestations, and functional limitations with online exercise resources commonly utilized. …”
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On forming a system of indicators of sustainable development by A. I. Belousov, E. V. Zakalyukina, G. V. Mihailova

“…The paper proves the relationship between such categories of sustainable development as cost, utility, and sufficiency of resources, which is reflected in the graph proposed by the authors of the coupling curves of cost, utility and sufficiency of the good.Conclusion. …”
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Land use policy and green utilization efficiency in border cities: evidence from northeastern China’s carbon reduction practice by Xuncheng Fan, Lili Zhao

“…IntroductionEfficient land resource utilization is increasingly important for regional development as global attention focuses on sustainable development in border regions. …”
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Editorial: Plant natural products: biosynthesis, regulation, and function by Zongxia Yu, Yongjun Wei, Boyang Ji, Xin Fang

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A Two-Step Method for Impact Source Localization in Operational Water Pipelines Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing by Haonan Wei, Yi Liu, Zejia Hao

“…STEE is introduced as a stable metric to quantify signal impulsiveness and guides the selection of the relevant intrinsic mode function. The second step utilizes the Pruned Exact Linear Time (PELT) algorithm for accurate signal segmentation, followed by an unsupervised learning method combining Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) and clustering to identify the impact segment and precisely pick the arrival time based on shape similarity, overcoming the limitations of traditional pickers under conditions of complex noise. …”
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A metaheuristic approach to model the effect of temperature on urban electricity need utilizing XGBoost and modified boxing match algorithm by Nihuan Liao, Zhihong Hu, Davud Magami

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Utilizing Photothermal Effect Enhances Photocatalytic Water Splitting Coupled with Selective Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation over Schottky Junctions by Bojing Sun, Mengjia Ye, Yachao Xu, Ying Jiang, Dongfang Hou, Xiu‐qing Qiao, Meidi Wang, Yunchen Du, Dong‐Sheng Li

“…Abstract As is well known, there are problems such as low utilization rate of photogenerated holes and resource consumption of sacrificial agent in solar‐driven photocatalytic water splitting to hydrogen technology. …”
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Multiomic Analysis Provided Insights into the Responses of Carbon Sources by Wood-Rotting Fungi <i>Daldinia carpinicola</i> by Peng Yang, Xingchi Ma, Yu Zhang, Yanan Sun, Hao Yu, Jiandong Han, Meng Ma, Luzhang Wan, Fansheng Cheng

“…Based on transcriptome and metabolomic analyses, <i>D. carpinicola</i> showed a greater ability to utilize sucrose over sawdust as a carbon source, enhancing its growth by activating glycolysis/gluconeogenesis and the citrate cycle. …”
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A Web Application for the Photon Strength Function Database by Jongile S., Marian L., Dimitriou P., Wiedeking M.

“…A specialized web application has been developed to manage, query, and visualize photon strength function (PSF) data, compiled as a part of an IAEA Coordinated Research Project. …”
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The biological functions of proanthocyanidin and its application in pig production by Aiying Yu, Lingli Sun, Lingli Sun, Lian Chen, Dan Wang, Zhiyi Li, Yuan Wang, Zhenjiang Wang, Sen Lin

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Uso de Métodos Monte Carlo na Modelagem de Fontes Radioativas Naturais by Gutemberg Luiz Sales Claudino, José Vieira, Viriato Leal Neto, Fernando Lima, José Santos

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RpiBeh offers a versatile open source solution for rodent behavior tracking and closed loop interventions by Yiqi Sun, Jie Zhang, Qianyun Wang, Jianguang Ni

“…Existing commercial systems are costly and inflexible for customization, while current open-source tools are often lack of real-time functionality and suffer from steep learning curve. …”
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A Common Data Environment Framework Applied to Structural Life Cycle Assessment: Coordinating Multiple Sources of Information by Lini Xiang, Gang Li, Haijiang Li

“…In Building Information Modeling (BIM)-driven collaboration, the workflow for information management utilizes a Common Data Environment (CDE). The core idea of a CDE is to serve as a single source of truth, enabling efficient coordination among diverse stakeholders. …”
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