Optimizing Hyperspectral Desertification Monitoring Through Metaheuristic-Enhanced Wavelet Packet Noise Reduction and Feature Band Selection by Weichao Liu, Jiapeng Xiao, Rongyuan Liu, Yan Liu, Yunzhu Tao, Tian Zhang, Fuping Gan, Ping Zhou, Yuanbiao Dong, Qiang Zhou

“…Using Gaofen 5B AHSI imagery as our data source, we collected spectral data for seven distinct land cover types: lush vegetation, yellow sand, white sand, saline soil, saline shell, saline soil with saline vegetation, and sandy soil. …”
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Changing grizzly bear space use and functional connectivity in response to human disturbance in the southern Canadian Rocky Mountains by Eric C. Palm, Clayton D. Apps, Tal Avgar, Melanie Dickie, Bruce N. McLellan, Joseph M. Northrup, Michael A. Sawaya, Julie W. Turner, Jesse Whittington, Erin L. Landguth, Katherine A. Zeller, Clayton T. Lamb

“…We used integrated step‐selection functions (iSSF) to model movement and habitat selection for 109 GPS‐collared grizzly bears across an 85,000 km2 multi‐use landscape in southeastern British Columbia and southwestern Alberta. …”
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Enhanced selective recovery of powder carrier-supported biofilms for enrichment of denitrifying functional bacteria by Chengxian Wang, Bin Lu, Boran Wu, Jin Chen, Zhigen Wu, Hongbo Han, Xiaohu Dai, Xiaoli Chai, Dian Hu

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An energy storage planning method for improving the security of receiving-end system considering the selection of power conversion systems by Haibo Zhang, Kai Wei, Yukang Hu, Quan Hu

“…In order to compensate for the economic cost of ES investment, its energy storage function should also be used to participate in peak shaving during normal operation. …”
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Application of Open-Source, Low-Code Machine-Learning Library in Python to Diagnose Parkinson's Disease Using Voice Signal Features by Daniel Hilário da Silva, Caio Tonus Ribeiro, Leandro Rodrigues da Silva Souza, Adriano Alves Pereira

“…Seventeen ML algorithms were applied to a dataset of voice recordings from Healthy Control and PD individuals, sourced from a publicly available repository. We leveraged the PyCaret Python library's ML algorithms and functions, which were introduced in this article, to demonstrate their simplicity and effectiveness in dealing with real-world data. …”
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A New Modeling Method for Meteorological Information of Regional Distributed Photovoltaic Power Generation Based on Multi‐Source Information Fusion by Yuhang Wang, Dengxuan Li, Wenwen Ma, Xi Zhang, Honglu Zhu

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a meteorological information computation method based on multi‐source information fusion. Firstly, the paper analyzes the mapping relationships among numerical weather predictions (NWP), DPV site power, and station meteorological information. …”
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Walkability Evaluation of Historical and Cultural Districts Based on Multi-Source Data: A Case Study of the Former Russian Concession in Hankou by Haoran She, Jing Sun, Yuchen Zeng, Wenyu Tu, Guang Ao, Wei Shang

“…Second, based on multi-source data, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted using spatial syntax, semantic segmentation, and GIS spatial analysis. …”
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Source-load coordinated optimal scheduling strategy considering solar thermal biomass utilization under integrated demand response incentives by ZHANG Yewei, WEN Zhong, WANG Can, NI Zhi, YAN Wenwen, HU Chuanbao

“…Secondly, on the load side, both price-based and substitution-based demand responses are introduced to improve the low-carbon performance of the IES through source-load coordinated optimization. Then, a liquid storage carbon capture system and a tiered carbon tax mechanism are introduced in the IES to enhance the system's low-carbon economic benefits, establishing an objective function to maximize the system's total revenue. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from Northern Thai (Lanna) Fermented Foods: A Promising Source of Probiotics with Applications in Synbiotic Formulation by Nittiya Suwannasom, Achiraya Siriphap, Ornampai Japa, Chonthida Thephinlap, Chutamas Thepmalee, Krissana Khoothiam

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Inversion of Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Different Growth Periods of Maize Based on Multi-Source Data from “Sky–Space–Ground” by Wu Nile, Su Rina, Na Mula, Cha Ersi, Yulong Bao, Jiquan Zhang, Zhijun Tong, Xingpeng Liu, Chunli Zhao

“…This study proposes an improved method based on multi-source data, combining the Sentinel-2A spectral response function (SRF) and computer algorithms, to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. …”
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Effect and mode of action of different doses and sources of zinc in weaning pigs using a meta-analytical and systematic review approach by Diana Luise, Clara Negrini, Federico Correa, Paolo Trevisi

“…A total of 309 articles were identified from a literature research from 2001 to 2021; 85 were selected. Articles were divided in 3 datasets to evaluate: 1) the effects of ZnO doses (ZnO database); 2) the efficacy of ZnO on infection models (challenge database); 3) the effect of different Zn sources (special Zn database). …”
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Enterococcus faecalis strains derived from wild bird provide protection against Clostridium perfringens challenge in locally-sourced broilers by Gerui Zhang, Ainul Zahra, Tianrui Yang, Qiyu Guo, Yan Sun, Yuhang Zhang, Yupeng Gao, Yuxi Zhang, Mingyue Wang, Jingshuo Gong, Haibin Huang, Zhannan Wang, Chunfeng Wang, Yanlong Jiang

“…IntroductionNecrotic enteritis (NE), caused by Clostridium perfringens, has seen a surge in chicken populations recently due to the ban on antibiotic growth promoters in feed.MethodsIn this research, screening and identification of probiotics with strong antagonistic ability against C. perfringens from 34 wild bird fecal isolates, followed by analysis of probiotic characteristics and carbon source metabolic activity. Strains exhibiting favorable antagonistic activity against C. perfringens were subsequently employed in vivo study to evaluate their protective efficacy against C. perfringens challenge in locally-sourced broilers.ResultsThe results showed that Enterococcus faecalis strains YL-EF25 and YL-EF32 were selected based on their ability to inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of C. perfringens. …”
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Pisum sativum L. as an alternative protein and starch source in Italian Mediterranean buffaloes’ feeding plan: in vitro evaluation of different varieties by Alessandro Vastolo, Roberta Matera, Giulia Passarelli, Serena Calabrò, Matteo Santinello, Gianluca Neglia, Monica Isabella Cutrignelli

“…After multivariate cluster analysis, Ganster, Poisedon and Peps were selected for the second trial in function of highest organic and protein degradability. …”
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Ensembled evaluations of habitat suitability for prioritizing lesser prairie‐chicken conservation by Morgan J. Solomon, Kent A. Fricke, Carter Kruse, Lance B. McNew

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The integration of ICT in HR functions: the impact on operational performance by Amira Benachour, Lamine Tarhlissia, Hanane Abdelmalek, Yasmine Cheriti

“…This article examines the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on operational performance, focusing on their integration into the human resources (HR) function at Algérie Télécom. The objective is to assess how these technologies influence HR practices and employee management within the company. …”
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Navigating novel resources: A field test of the effects of small mammal personality on dispersal of Quercus seeds by Ivy Yen, Alessio Mortelliti

“…Personality may be critical to consider in the context of novel seeds as inexperienced individuals may default to specific behavioral tendencies and foraging strategies when deciding if and how to utilize resources. In a large‐scale field experiment in central Maine (USA), we examined seed selection behavior in two species of small mammals (Peromyscus maniculatus and Myodes gapperi) for eight species of Quercus acorns—two of which are native to Maine and six of which are novel to our populations but expected to migrate northward. …”
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Highly effective ionic liquids for biodiesel production from waste vegetable oils by Fathy A. Yassin, Fathy Y. El Kady, Hoda S. Ahmed, Latifa K. Mohamed, Seham A. Shaban, Ahmed K. Elfadaly

“…As conventional energy sources deplete, the need for developing alternative energy resources which are environment friendly becomes more imperative. …”
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Fermented Buffalo Milk with Conjugated Linoleic Acid-Producing Bacteria: Strain Selection and Functional Applications by Bruna Samara dos Santos Rekowsky, Lorena Brandão Rocha Martinez Fernandez, Katherine Gutierrez Alzate, Carini Aparecida Lelis, Marcelo Resende de Souza, Carolina Oliveira de Souza, Bruno Dutra da Silva, Carlos Adam Conte-Júnior, Carla Paulo Vieira, José Givanildo da Silva, Marion Pereira da Costa

“…Buffalo milk is a rich source of precursor fatty acids for bioactive compounds and provides an optimal environment for bacterial growth. …”
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Near-source wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, influenza virus and RSV across five different sites in the UK. by Jay C Bullen, Mina Mohaghegh, Fatima Tahir, Charlotte Hammer, Jacob Sims, Frederico Myers, Lucas Eisinger, Ali Reza Kasmati, Claire F Trant

“…To address this, we conducted wastewater surveillance at five sites for SARS-CoV-2 and two sites for norovirus GI, norovirus GII, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV A and RSV B). Sites were selected for contrasting functions: an office, charity centre, museum, university, and care home. …”
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The Ecosystem Services Assessment of Wetlands based on the Classification of Hydrological-ecological Structures and Functions (Case study: Shadegan Wetland) by leila Rahimi, Bahram Malekmohammadi, Ahmad reza Yavari

“…Selecting Shadegan International Wetland as a case study in this research, the ecosystem services approach have been applied to ecological conditions assessment of the wetland based on biophysical structures, processes, functions and ecosystem services in a hydrological-ecological framework, which provides a valuable tool for optimal allocation of wetland resources and their effective management, as well as adopting rational and sustainable policies. 2-Materials and Methods The proposed framework can be considered as a hierarchical approach based on the characteristics of biophysical structure, functions and ecosystem services. …”
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