Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks for Interpretable Crop Yield Prediction Across the U.S. Corn Belt by Mustafa Serkan Isik, Ozan Ozturk, Mehmet Furkan Celik

“…This study presents a state-of-the-art explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) method to estimate corn yield prediction over the Corn Belt in the continental United States (CONUS). We utilize the recently introduced Kolmogorov–Arnold Network (KAN) architecture, which offers an interpretable alternative to the traditional Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) approach by utilizing learnable spline-based activation functions instead of fixed ones. …”
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Coastal Urban Ecological Security Pattern Identification Integrating Land Subsidence Factors: A Deep Learning-Based Case Study of Zhuhai City by Yuan Shaoxiong, Gong Qinghua, Ye Yuyao, Wang Jun, Hao Yinlei, Zhang Yaze, Liu Bowen

“…Principal component analysis and information entropy performed better in identifying construction and corridor areas, whereas nonlinear fusion showed advantages in source area identification. This study makes three key contributions: (1) it establishes a novel methodological framework for incorporating vertical geological factors into ESP construction, addressing a significant gap in traditional approaches; (2) it quantitatively reveals the spatial heterogeneity of land subsidence impacts on different functional ecological zones, providing evidence-based guidance for targeted management; and (3) it demonstrates the effectiveness of deep learning and multisource data fusion techniques in complex ecological-geological system modeling. …”
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The development and excretion of Toxoplasma gondii oocyst manipulate the gut microbiota in its definitive host by Gui-Hua Zhao, Bei-Bei Zhou, Zhi-Heng Cao, Ting Xiao, Ya-Nan Li, Wen-Ju Zhu, Hang Sun, Huan-Huan Xie, Xiao-Man Xie, Jun-Mei Zhang, Qi Wang, Xin Zhang, Jin-Jing Xie, Hong-Jie Dong, Chao Xu, Kun Yin

“…Abstract Background Oocysts serve as the primary source of Toxoplasma infection. Therefore, understanding oocyst development and exploring effective strategies to prevent oocyst excretion are crucial for controlling toxoplasmosis. …”
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Power and Frequency Control of Active Generator used for Smart Grid Applications by Ehsan Limouchi, Seyed Abbas Taher, Babak Ganji

“…Nowadays, renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic and active generators are utilized frequently in modern power systems especially micro-grid. …”
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Optimizing renewable energy-based plug-in hybrid electric vehicle charging stations for sustainable transportation in India by Anandan P, Siow Chun Lim, Anbuselvan N

“…Recognizing the environmental benefits of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), high-priority buses are now equipped with Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) charging stations, bolstering effective utilization. …”
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GLN2 as a key biomarker and therapeutic target: evidence from a comprehensive pan-cancer study using molecular, functional, and bioinformatic analyses by Shuang Gao, Lei Zhang, Guoping Sun

“…However, its expression and function in different types of tumors are not well understood. …”
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Molecular Basis of Lipid Metabolism in <i>Oryza sativa</i> L. by Longxue Chang, Zhichao Liu, Xiaoping Ying, Baxtiyor Kalandarov, Muhammad Ergashev, Xiaohong Tong, Jian Zhang, Jian Jin, Jiezheng Ying

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A Strategy for Enhanced Post-FRT Active Power Recovery in Expandable Point-to-Point VSC-HVdc Links by Arcadio Perilla, Jose Luis Rueda Torres

“…The proposed strategy is developed by defining exponentially decaying functions, which, depending on the HVDC network configuration of the expandable HVDC system, alter the active current reference in a voltage source converter (VSC) affected by an AC network&#x2019;s disturbance, without utilizing proportional-integral (PI) controllers. …”
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Urban Traffic State Sensing and Analysis Based on ETC Data: A Survey by Yizhe Wang, Ruifa Luo, Xiaoguang Yang

“…Meanwhile, ETC data-based urban traffic management is transitioning from passive responses to proactive prediction, from single functions to comprehensive services, and from isolated systems to integrated platforms. …”
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF ROLLING BEARING BASED ON ICEEMD-FastICA by MA WeiPing, HONG KunYue, AN Ning, SONG YuZhou

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Plug-and-Play PRNU Enhancement Algorithm with Guided Filtering by Yufei Liu, Yanhui Xiao, Huawei Tian

“…Previous studies have not successfully identified the effective frequency band of PRNU, leaving low-frequency interference insufficiently suppressed and impacting PRNU’s utility in scenarios such as source camera identification, image integrity verification, and identity verification. …”
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Ivacaftor–tezacaftor–elexacaftor, tezacaftor–ivacaftor and lumacaftor–ivacaftor for treating cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and economic evaluation by Steven J Edwards, Benjamin G Farrar, Kate Ennis, Nicole Downes, Victoria Wakefield, Isaac Mackenzie, Archie Walters, Tracey Jhita

“…Most people with CF experience progressive lung function loss over their lifetime, and lung disease is the primary cause of death for people with CF. …”
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Triple gain switched-capacitor based inverter with reduced component count by Gangadhar Dhal, Kasinath Jena, Krishna Kumar Gupta, Chinmoy Kumar Panigrahi, Dhananjay Kumar, Pradeep Kumar Sahu, Lipika Nanda

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Abnormal insulin metabolism and decreased levels of mindfulness in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Xue Zhang, Rui Huang, Jiaxin Li, Mingyue Yang, Daowen Zhang, Cancan Liu, Kuanlu Fan

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in mindfulness levels among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients categorized based on their insulin resistance and β-cell function. Methods A total of 157 T2DM patients were included in this study and divided into four groups according to their levels of insulin resistance and β-cell function. …”
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The effects of nicotine withdrawal on exercise-related physical ability and sports performance in nicotine addicts: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kangzhe Bao, Kai Zheng, Xianxian Zhou, Baichao Chen, Zerui He, Danyang Zhu

“…Background Previous research has established that nicotine withdrawal can ameliorate cardiovascular and pulmonary function in smokers. Nevertheless, the impact on physical fitness and athletic performance remains under-investigated.Objective To evaluating the impacts of nicotine withdrawal on both exercise performance and exercise-associated physical capabilities in nicotine-dependent individuals.Study design A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources The data was compiled from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, and EBSCO.Study selection The selection criteria required studies to elucidate the effects of nicotine withdrawal on exercise performance or exercise-related physical abilities. …”
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Production chain and COVID-19 disruption: Sustainability via flexibility framework a case of the beverage industry by Adedugba Adebayo, Adeyemo Felicia, Oreagba Oluwakemi

“…A purposive method was utilized as an information-gathering source from 200 participants. …”
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Natural Teleology in Hume's "Sceptical Solution" by Jonathan Cottrell

“…However, it's hard to tell what account he means to offer: the text suggests various ideas about the source of induction's "authority", including utility, unavoidability, and reliability; it's not clear how to fit them together. …”
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Weak-Lensing Shear-Selected Galaxy Clusters from the Hyper Suprime-Cam Subaru Strategic Program: I. Cluster Catalog, Selection Function and Mass--Observable Relation by Kai-Feng Chen, I-Non Chiu, Masamune Oguri, Yen-Ting Lin, Hironao Miyatake, Satoshi Miyazaki, Surhud More, Takashi Hamana, Markus M. Rau, Tomomi Sunayama, Sunao Sugiyama, Masahiro Takada

“…We use semi-analytical injection simulations to derive the selection function and the mass--observable relation of our sample. …”
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Optimal allocation of STATCOM for multi-objective ORPD problem on thermal wind solar hydro scheduling using driving training based optimization by Tushnik Sarkar, Sabyasachi Gupta, Chandan Paul, Susanta Dutta, Provas Kumar Roy, Anagha Bhattacharya, Ghanshyam G. Tejani, Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad

“…Appropriate probability density functions (PDF) are employed to estimate the uncertain WP, PV source, HP, and load demand. …”
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Enhancing the quality of kinesthetic motor imagery for complex motor skills through simulated muscle activation color visualization: Evidence from time-frequency and functional con... by Xiaogang Ma, Bing Shi

“…Conversely, alpha event-related synchronization (ERS) in the parietal and occipital regions, as well as ERS in the frontal, central, and temporal regions, were significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group. The source-functional connectivity results revealed that the primary differences between the experimental and control groups were concentrated between the left V1 and right V1, as well as among the posterior parietal cortex (PPC), dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), and primary motor cortex (M1). …”
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