An Evaluation of Moderate-Refractive-Index Nanoantennas for Enhancing the Photoluminescence Signal of Quantum Dots by Rafael Ramos Uña, Braulio García Cámara, Ángela I. Barreda

“…However, the utility of moderate-refractive-index dielectric nanostructures to achieve more efficient single-photon sources remains unexplored. Here, a systematic comparison of various metallic, high-refractive-index and moderate-refractive-index dielectric nanostructures was performed to optimize the excitation and emission of a CdSe/ZnS single quantum dot in the visible spectral region. …”
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Study of power quality issues without and with Microgrid in Egypt by Montaser Abdelsattar, Mohamed M. Aly, Salah Saber Abu-Elwfa

“…Achieving an optimal power balance between energy sources and demand poses significant challenges due to the inherent unpredictability and fluctuating loads associated with RES, like solar and wind energy. …”
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Real-time Light Curve Classification Framework for the Wide Field Survey Telescope Using Modified Semisupervised Variational Autoencoder by Yongling Tang, Lulu Fan, Zhen Wan, Yating Liu, Yan Lu

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Advancing climate resilience: technological innovations in plant-based, alternative and sustainable food production systems by Aleksandar Mešić, Marina Jurić, Francesco Donsì, Luna Maslov Bandić, Slaven Jurić

“…Finally, alternative protein sources, such as plant-based, insects, cultured meat, mycoprotein and microalgae have emerged as a sustainable solution to traditional meat production. …”
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Data Mining for the Characterization of a Paper Prototype Obtained with Bacterial Cellulose Derived from Banana and Pineapple By-Products by Juan Diego Valenzuela-Cobos, Simón Pérez-Martínez, Manuel Fiallos-Cárdenas, Fabricio Guevara-Viejó

“…The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the feasibility of two of the most prevalent agricultural residues in Ecuador, banana peels and pineapple peels, as a carbon source in the culture medium of <i>Komagataeibacter hansenii</i> for the production of bacterial cellulose (BC) and BC-based paper. …”
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Improving rice yield prediction with multi-modal UAV data: hyperspectral, thermal, and LiDAR integration by Shaofeng Tan, Jie Pei, Yaopeng Zou, Huajun Fang, Tianxing Wang, Jianxi Huang

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Weld Bead Shape and Formation Prediction for Robotic MIG Welding Process Using Numerical Calculation by Ping Yao, Yunyi Huang, Riheng He, Junxi Huang, Meiyi Chen, Wenxiao Yu, Kang Zhou

“…To optimize the robotic MIG welding process for joining 316 L stainless steel sheets and to clearly understand the process, a new numerical model for a combined heat source, based on a Gaussian surface and Gaussian cylinder, was developed using ANSYS software. …”
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Experimental Study on Effect of Fin Structure on Frosting Characteristics of Finned Tube Heat Exchangers by Xie Fulin, Guo Xianmin, Guo Xinwei, Xue Jie

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Combined Keyword Spotting and Localization Network Based on Multi-Task Learning by Jungbeom Ko, Hyunchul Kim, Jungsuk Kim

“…Because keyword spotting (KWS) and sound source localization (SSL) are essential and must operate in real time, the efficiency of a neural network model is crucial for memory and computation. …”
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Optical Gain Characteristics of BGaAs&#x002F;GaP Quantum Wells by Herbert S. Maczko, Robert Kudrawiec, Marta Gladysiewicz

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A Review of Environmental Sensing Technologies for Targeted Spraying in Orchards by Yunfei Wang, Zhengji Zhang, Weidong Jia, Mingxiong Ou, Xiang Dong, Shiqun Dai

“…Precision pesticide application is a key focus in orchard management, with targeted spraying serving as a core technology to optimize pesticide delivery and reduce environmental pollution. …”
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Granular activated carbon (GAC)-driven microbial electron shuttle boosts denitrification and mitigates N2O in cold and carbon-limited biofilm system by Xiangyu Yang, Mingchen Yao, Peng Li, Jan Peter van der Hoek, Lujing Zhang, Gang Liu

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Enhancing Efficiency in Hybrid Solar–Wind–Battery Systems Using an Adaptive MPPT Controller Based on Shadow Motion Prediction by Abdorreza Alavi Gharahbagh, Vahid Hajihashemi, Nasrin Salehi, Mahyar Moradi, José J. M. Machado, João Manuel R. S. Tavares

“…A hybrid network is modeled, comprising a wind turbine with a doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG), a solar power plant with photovoltaic (PV) cells, an MPPT system, a Z-source converter, and a storage system. The proposed approach employs a motion detection-based method, utilizing image-processing techniques to optimize the MPPT of PV cells based on shadow movement patterns within the solar power plant area. …”
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Neural network prediction of MHD thermo-solutal natural convection in ternary hybrid nanofluids within a curved enclosure by Saleh Mousa Alzahrani, Talal Ali Alzahrani, Imtiaz Ali Shah

“…We explore the effects of key parameters, including Rayleigh number (Ra: 104–107), Hartman number (Ha: 0–100), volume fraction of nanoparticles (ϕ: 0–0.04), Lewis number (Le: 1–10), heat source length (H: 0.2–0.6), and heat source location (R: 0.25–0.75), on convective flow patterns, heat transfer, and mass movement. …”
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Brewer’s yeast as a diet supplement in carp aquaculture: impact on production coefficients and haematological and biochemical plasma parameters by Jan Mareš, Eva Poštulková, Ondřej Malý, Filip Zezula, Michal Šorf, Lucie Všetičková

“…While brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), a rich source of proteins and B vitamins, is commonly used as an animal feed supplement, its use in aquaculture has been limited. …”
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Applicability Evaluation of Provincial Precipitation Real-time Analysis Product in Beijing by Zhao Wenfang, Wang Huiying, Meng Huifang, Miao Yupeng, Huang Mingming, Fan Min, Tang Wei

“…The same core multi-source fusion algorithms for real-time precipitation analysis products are applied in this system, allowing access to additional provincial local observations. …”
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Agrofood Waste and By-Product Valorization, Extraction, and Characterization of Pectin from the Waste Biomass Fruit Peel of Aframomum angustifolium Using Response Surface Methodolo... by Akuro Blaise Mbaku, Pride Ndasi Ngwasiri, Wilson Agwanande Ambindei, Ngwa Martin Ngwabie, Martin Benoit Ngassoum

“…Applications of pectin in the food industry are strongly influenced by their source, structures, and extraction methods, which affect their functionalities. …”
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Multi-Source Attention U-Net: A Novel Deep Learning Framework for the Land Use and Soil Salinization Classification of Keriya Oasis in China with RADARSAT-2 and Landsat-8 Data by Yang Xiang, Ilyas Nurmemet, Xiaobo Lv, Xinru Yu, Aoxiang Gu, Aihepa Aihaiti, Shiqin Li

“…The results demonstrate that the MSA-U-Net outperformed traditional models, indicating the potential of integrating multi-source data with deep learning techniques for monitoring soil salinity.…”
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Apport de différentes sources de données à la description comparée des contraintes et à l’amélioration d’un groupe de postes occupés en rotation by Anne Falardeau, Nicole Vézina

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Neuro-fuzzy controller based adaptive control for enhancing the frequency response of two-area power system by M.S. Elborlsy, Samir A. Hamad, Fayez F.M. El-Sousy, R.M. Mostafa, H.E. Keshta, Mohamed A. Ghalib

“…FPI and PI controllers' parameters are optimally tuned using a recent optimization technique known as the Coati Optimization Algorithm (COA). …”
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