Federated deep reinforcement learning-based urban traffic signal optimal control by Mi Li, Xiaolong Pan, Chuhui Liu, Zirui Li

“…The proposed method improves the model generalization ability of different local models during global cross-region distributed joint training under the premise of ensuring information security and data privacy, solves the problem of non-independent and homogeneous distribution of environmental data faced by different agents in real intersection scenarios, and significantly accelerates the convergence speed of the model training phase. By reasonably designing the state, action and reward functions and determining the optimal values of several key parameters in the federated collaboration mechanism, the RL model could ensure high learning efficiency and fast convergence in the face of the gradual increase of road network size and the exponential increase of state and action space with the number of intersections. …”
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Study on mechanical properties of large deformation segmental cement-based honeycomb structure by Gang Song, Ao Wang, Chengjun Hu, Chengjun Hu, Baofu Zhao, Hongwen Jing, Bo Meng, Zixuan Yu

“…In addition, the RA-AF values show that the loading rate has little effect on the crack type, which is almost unchanged with the increase of loading rate. These studies verify the feasibility of using honeycomb structure to support roadway with fast deformation speed and large deformation. …”
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Optimization method of task uninstallation in mobile edge computing environment combining improved deep Q-learning and transmission learning by Lihong Zhao, Shuqin Wang, Xiaomei Ding

“…Experiments have shown that TL-DQN performs better in convergence speed compared to other algorithms. For delay sensitive users, the delay growth of TL-DQN algorithm is relatively slow. …”
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Hemodynamic evaluation of pulsatile-flow generating device in left ventricular assist devices by A. S. Buchnev, A. P. Kuleshov, O. Yu. Esipova, A. A. Drobyshev, N. V. Grudinin

“…Objective: to investigate the efficiency of a device that generates pulsatile flow during constant-speed axial-flow pump operation for use in left ventricular assist devices.Materials and methods. …”
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Modeling and Nonlinear Response of the Cam-Follower Oblique-Impact System by Yong-Feng Yang, Yu Lu, Ting-Dong Jiang, Na Lu

“…The simulation results show that the cam and follower kept permanent contact when the cam rotational speed was low. With the increase of the cam rotational speed, the cam and follower would be separated and then impact under the gravity action. …”
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Evaluation of some photosensitizers against the cotton leaf worm, Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in relation to spectral and thermal reflectance by M. S. Yones, Shireen A. M. Maamoun, Abd El Aziz A. Khidr, Mahmoud Sayed, Hend A. A. Al-Ashry, Radwa G. Attia

“…Differences in reflectance were monitored immediately after feeding, confirming the speed and mode of action of those compounds.…”
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Kinetics of Extraction of Dioscine from Vegetable Raw Materials in Vibrocavitation Homogenizer by E. V. Flisyuk, S. S. Belokurov, I. A. Narkevich, A. N. Shikov, O. M. Flisyuk, D. Yu. Ivkin

“…It was also found that the resistance to mass transfer inside particles increases significantly as it approaches the final stage of the process, and with an increase in the rotor speed, it increases, especially at the initial stage of the process, which is associated with the intensity of cavitation and the weakening of its effect as the process deepens inward particles.Conclusions. …”
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Influence of Polygon Wheel on Dynamic Performance of Meter-gauge Locomotive by Jingtao HU, Jiuhe YANG, Junjun DING, Zhaoxi LI, Fu LI

“…At last, the change trend of wheel-rail vertical forces was studied under the joint action of polygon wheel and track excitation. The results showed that due to the low running speed of the meter-gauge locomotive, the polygon wheel will form low frequency vibration which will increase the vibration response of the car body; the polygon wheel will greatly increase the wheel-rail vertical forces, but it has little effect on the derailment coefficient; the wave depth limit is inversely proportional to the running speed of the locomotive and the harmonic order; the track excitation will not cover the trend caused by polygon wheel, but it will greatly increase the wheel-rail vertical forces. …”
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Coating silicon catheters with the optimized and stable carotenoid bioproduct from Micrococcus luteus inhibited the biofilm formation by multidrug-resistant Enterococcus faecalis v... by Khaled B. Al-Monofy, Ahmed A. Abdelaziz, Amal M. Abo-Kamar, Lamiaa A. Al-Madboly, Mahmoud H. Farghali

“…Submerged fermentation model validation using the M6 isolate (accession number of PP197163) revealed an increase in carotenoid production up to 6-fold (1.2 g/l). …”
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Born too soon: accelerating change to 2030 and beyond by Joy E. Lawn, Rajat Khosla, Amy Reid, Etienne V. Langlois, Mary Kinney, Gagan Gupta, Doris Mollel, Bo Jacobsson, Maria El Bizri, Anna Gruending, Harriet Ruysen, Kelly Thompson, Per Ashorn, Lori McDougall, Helga Fogstad, Fouzia Shafique, Anshu Banerjee

“…Everyone has a role to play. Increasing speed now, and sustaining progress, requires multi-level leadership including from grassroots movements led by parents and affected people through to heads of state. …”
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Detecting and calibrating large biases in global onshore wind power assessment across temporal scales by Chengzhi Hou, Zhiwei Xu, Kristopher B. Karnauskas, Danqing Huang, Huayu Lu

“…This discrepancy arises from the exponential decay of WPD with increasing ∆t, reflecting the intrinsic properties of wind speed distributions, particularly in regions with weaker winds. …”
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Legal Challenges of Marine Insurance Laws in the Use of Unmanned Ships by Mahsa Bahadoran- Baghbaderani, Masoud Shirani, Reza Soltani

“…These include significant cost reductions in transportation, fewer accidents and collisions attributable to human error, enhanced operational speed, and minimization of idle times. Furthermore, these vessels promise lower operational costs, optimized ship designs, increased cargo capacity, reduced fuel consumption, and consequently, a substantial decrease in environmental pollutants. …”
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AI-Driven Insect Detection, Real-Time Monitoring, and Population Forecasting in Greenhouses by Dimitrios Kapetas, Panagiotis Christakakis, Sofia Faliagka, Nikolaos Katsoulas, Eleftheria Maria Pechlivani

“…The main challenge is creating AI models that perform with speed and accuracy, enabling immediate farmer action. …”
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CALCULATION OF LOADS ON THE CONTROLS WITH HELICOPTER MAIN ROTOR OF SINGLE-ROTOR DESIGN by B. L. Artamonov, M. M. Kruchinin

“…On the basis of the hinge moments values data loads on rotorcraft rotating ring, arising at different azimuthal location of the rotating main rotor blades are calculated.The calculations executed on the example of Mi-34 helicopter main rotor have shown that average loads in one revolution in the channel of collective pitch control increase in a control path at flying speed. At the same time loads in the channel of longitudinal control make up to 80 % of loads in the channel of collective pitch control, and in the channel oflateral control - to 40 % that will well be coordinated with the provided data of flight tests.…”
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Crowd Evacuation in Stadiums Using Fire Alarm Prediction by Afnan A. Alazbah, Osama Rabie, Abdullah Al-Barakati

“…The predictive alarm system significantly reduces false alarm rates and enhances fire detection speed, allowing emergency responders to take preemptive action. …”
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Development of a Bicycle Road Surface Roughness and Risk Assessment Method Using Smartphone Sensor Technology by Dong-youn Lee, Ho-jun Yoo, Jae-yong Lee, Gyeong-ok Jeong

“…The FII showed a clear relationship between bump size and cycling speed, with higher bump sizes and faster cycling speeds leading to significantly increased impact forces on cyclists. …”
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Factors for traffic accident-prone section formation on federal roads by E. V. Pechatnova, K. S. Nechaev

“…A comprehensive analysis of traffic accident-prone section of federal roads in the Altai Territory allowed to identify a number of typical conditions that contribute to the formation of increased accident risk. Among them: a significant change in the speed limit, proximity to the city, the presence of a large number of conflict points, road works.The scope of the study / the possibility of subsequent use of the results of scientific work. …”
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Optimized Scheduling Under Master-Slave Game Considering Charging Power Segmental Regulation of Electric Vehicles by TENG Changlong, HU Qinran, JI Zhenya, QIAN Tao, LIANG Yiheng

“…Finally， to address challenges such as increased equilibrium game variables and decreased computation speed resulting from segmented regulation， we adopt an improved Kriging meta-model for solving， reducing the computational load， and improving the solving efficiency. …”
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Design, development, and testing of a cassava storage root-cutting robot utilizing a Stewart platform and mask R-CNN for precision agriculture by Thanaporn Singhpoo, Seree Wongpichet, Jetsada Posom, Kanda Runapongsa Saikaew, Arthit Phuphaphud, Poramate Banterng, Mahisorn Wongphati, Khwantri Saengprachatanarug

“…Second, the optimal moving speed and the cutter's speed were determined. In the third step, the robot was integrated with computer vision technology. …”
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Epidemiological study on road traffic accidents in Al-Najaf city during 2011 by Salam Jasim Mohammed

“…Deaths were not related to the number of RTA ( there is no relationship between deaths and the number of crashes but it depends on the severity of the crashes) and this need improving road safety legislations and putting them into action (speed limits, seatbelt laws, helmet laws) and education of people about the danger of speed and the importance of seatbelt wearing and proper and rapid hospital care. …”
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