Biochar amendment mitigates negative effects of controlled irrigation on paddy soil structure: Insights from micro-pore network analysis by Jiazhen Hu, Shihong Yang, Wim M. Cornelis, Qian Huang, Suting Qi, Zewei Jiang, Haonan Qiu, Yi Xu

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Memory-Saving Implementation of High-Speed Privacy Amplification Algorithm for Continuous-Variable Quantum Key Distribution by Dengwen Li, Peng Huang, Yingming Zhou, Yuan Li, Guihua Zeng

“…Here, we propose a novel privacy amplification scheme with an optimal hash function. In particular, by utilizing the linear feedback shift register (LFSR) technique, we optimize and simplify the construction of the Toeplitz matrix. …”
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Integrated genomic and transcriptomic analysis of polydactyly in chickens by Zhiying Huang, Xiaomeng Miao, Diyan Li, Jia Liu, Haolin Chen, Yuan Su, Yuan Su

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Analysis of Progress in Data Mining of Scientific Literature Using Large Language Models by CAI Yiran, HU Zhengyin, LIU Chunjiang

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Reliability analysis of support strategies in tunnel construction: Insights from geomechanical analysis of jointed rock masses by Naeem Abbas, Kegang Li, Yewuhalashet Fissha, Jitendra Khatti, Merhawi Berhe Geberegergis, N.Rao Cheepurupalli, Blessing Olamide Taiwo, Zemicael Gebrehiwot, Yemane Kide, N. Sri Chandrahas

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To flow or to grow? Impacts of tapping on sugar maple by Hannah Grace McNulty, Roberto Silvestro, Minhui He, Fabio Gennaretti, Sergio Rossi

“…We showed evidence of a trade-off among sap extraction, resource depletion and reduced tree growth. The repeated reduction of resources through tapping can have a detrimental effect on tree growth, even if the effect on the hydraulic function remains marginal. …”
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Time Series Prediction Method of Clean Coal Ash Content in Dense Medium Separation Based on the Improved EMD-LSTM Model by Kai Cheng, Xiaokang Zhang, Keping Zhou, Chenao Zhou, Jielin Li, Chun Yang, Yurong Guo, Ranfeng Wang

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Comprehensive analysis of the NAC transcription factor gene family in Sophora tonkinensis Gagnep by Ximei Liang, Shuangshuang Qin, Guili Wei, Xiaoyun Guo, Shugen Wei, Fan Wei, Ying Liang

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Efficient Single-Exposure Holographic Imaging via a Lightweight Distilled Strategy by Jiaosheng Li, Haoran Liu, Zeyu Lai, Yifei Chen, Chun Shan, Shuting Zhang, Youyou Liu, Tude Huang, Qilin Ma, Qinnan Zhang

“…In this study, we first design a lightweight model with fewer parameters through the synergy of deep separable convolution and Swish activation function and then employ it as a teacher to distill a smaller student model. …”
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Multi-Omics Revealed the Effects of Different Feeding Systems on Rumen Microorganisms, Cellulose Degradation, and Metabolites in Mongolian Cattle by Kexin Jiang, Jianfei Ma, Junzhao Xu, Ying Zhang, Huaxin Niu

“…Grazing increased cellulose degradation and subaphylline production in Mongolian cattle, while housed feeding improved starch utilization efficiency and fat synthesis. These findings provide a basis for optimizing feeding strategies and improving fibrous feed resource utilization in Mongolian cattle.…”
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Silica surface modification using cellulose as a renewable organosilane derived from coconut coir fiber for carbon capture by Hendrix Abdul Ajiz, Rafly Putra Ardiansyah, Mikael Sri Kurnia Raditya Dwiatmaka, Heru Setyawan, Tantular Nurtono, Widiyastuti Widiyastuti

“…To form bonds with NH2 functional groups through amination processes, cellulosic biomass waste is utilized, which is analogous to replacing alkoxy ligands. …”
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Prediction of thickening efficiency of olefin copolymers and kinematic viscosities of the blended base oils by determining intrinsic viscosities of the copolymers in cyclohexane by M.S. Negi, K. Naresh Kumar, Anil Bhardwaj, G.S. Kapur, S.S.V. Ramakumar

“…These correlation studies enable prediction of performance of olefin copolymer in blended base oil based on an easily and quickly measurable intrinsic viscosity parameter, leading to faster screening of large number of olefin copolymers for their utility as viscosity index improver in lubricants, in a short span of time with limited resources.…”
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A Mutual Information Constrained Multitask Learning Method for Very High-Resolution Building Segmentation by Yongchuang Wu, Yingchun Wang, Hui Yang, Peng Zhang, Yanlan Wu, Biao Wang

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Real time wire rope detection method based on Rockchip RK3588 by Mengpeng Qian, Yong Wang, Shaoqing Liu, Zhanghou Xu, Zhenshan Ji, Ming Chen, Hailong Wu, Zuchao Zhang

“…Conventional model training and algorithmic computations rely on server-based systems, requiring significant computational resources. This study proposes a real-time wire rope detection system utilizing the Rockchip RK3588 platform. …”
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STAR-YOLO: A High-Accuracy and Ultra-Lightweight Method for Brain Tumor Detection by Liyan Sun, Linxuan Zheng, Zhiguo Xiao, Yi Xin, Linqing Jiang

“…It also integrates SimAM, a parameter-free attention mechanism, and utilizes ShapeIoU as the localization loss function. …”
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Fe-bearing magnesium silicate glasses for potential supplementary cementitious applications by Chuqing Jiang, Hellen Silva Santos, Juho Yliniemi, Johan Lindén, D. D. Ramteke, Mirja Illikainen, Christopher Cheeseman, Paivo Kinnunen

“…However, their global supply is insufficient to meet the growing market demand for cement and concrete, being essential to develop alternative SCMs based on abundant waste streams and low-cost resources. Fe-bearing Mg-based glasses are promising candidates with the potential to utilize high-volume feedstocks rich in Fe and Mg, but their effectiveness relies on deep understanding of the relationship between glass composition, reactivity, and pozzolanic properties. …”
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Sorghum elemental content response to altered nitrogen input timing and drought stress by Benjamin D. Duval, Jamie Martin, Bonnie Frey, Mark A. Marsalis

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Smart IoT-driven precision agriculture: Land mapping, crop prediction, and irrigation system. by Gourab Saha, Fariha Shahrin, Farhan Hasin Khan, Mashook Mohammad Meshkat, Akm Abdul Malek Azad

“…These findings highlight the effectiveness of advanced computational techniques in enhancing agricultural practices and resource management.…”
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A Lightweight Citrus Object Detection Method in Complex Environments by Qiurong Lv, Fuchun Sun, Yuechao Bian, Haorong Wu, Xiaoxiao Li, Xin Li, Jie Zhou

“…Finally, the minimum-point-distance-based IoU (MPDIoU) loss function is utilized to optimize the boundary return mechanism, which speeds up model convergence and reduces the redundancy of bounding box regression. …”
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Welfare Effects of Food Tariff Changes on Urban and Rural Households by Samaneh Khalili Malekshahi, Mohammad Ghahremanzadeh, Azadeh Falsafian

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