Different bee-flower survey methods impact conservation recommendations: comparing citizen science and academic surveys by Jaco J.T.C. Visser, Leon Marshall, Jiří Hadrava, Pieter Vanormelingen, Arthur Dielens, Jean-Marc Molenberg, Nicolas J. Vereecken

“…We analysed bee-flower interaction data from the Brussels Capital Region (Belgium), comparing two contrasting sources: (1) citizen science records and (2) standardised academic surveys. …”
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Establishment and Application of TaqMan qPCR Detection Method for Human DNA Contamination in DNA Laboratory by SHEN Gao-fang, ZHOU Yong-song, ZHANG Jian-qiu, JI Shi-you, WU Ying-feng, SHANG Hao, ZHU Bo-feng

“…ObjectiveTo establish a highly sensitive and specific method for detecting human DNA based on real time quantitative PCR （qPCR） technique for the rapid detection of potential DNA contamination sources in DNA laboratories.MethodsPrimers and probes were designed with Primer ExpressTM software using the reference sequence of human 18S rRNA gene as a template, and the optimal prime-probe combination was screened by matrix method. …”
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Sensor-Generated In Situ Data Management for Smart Grids: Dynamic Optimization Driven by Double Deep Q-Network with Prioritized Experience Replay by Peiying Zhang, Siyi Li, Dandan Li, Qingyang Ding, Lei Shi

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Optimization of sizing and energy management in hybrid energy storage systems for transient suppression in ship power systems under adverse sea conditions by Yu Ding, Shengping Ma, Guozheng Liu, Congbiao Sui, La Xiang

“…Considering that the power distribution and capacity sizing of HESS are highly related to each other, a multi-objective joint optimization method based on Multi-objective pelican optimization algorithm is proposed to obtain the optimal number of Li-ion battery and supercapacitor and the optimal power distribution strategy among the three-source powertrain for adverse sea conditions. …”
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Research on the Inversion Method of Dust Retention in Grassland Plant Canopies Based on UAV-Borne Hyperspectral Data by Yibo Zhao, Shaogang Lei

“…UAV-borne hyperspectral data and measured dust retention content in plant canopies are used as data sources. The spectral response characteristics of canopy dust retention are analyzed, and four types of optimized spectral indices are constructed, including the difference index (<i>DI</i>), ratio index (<i>RI</i>), normalized difference index (<i>NDI</i>), and inverse difference index (<i>IDI</i>). …”
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Research in the Development and Validation of the Method of Quantitative Determination of Flavonoids in the Common Sorrel Herba, Gathered in the Altai Territory by G. R. Kutateladze, L. M. Fedoseeva

“…When analyzing the raw materials harvested in the Altai Territory in different years, it was found that the content of flavonoids in common sorrel herba ranges from 0,596 to 0,632%.Conclusion. The optimal parameters of extraction of flavonoids from raw materials were determined, the conditions for the complexation reaction were selected, and the developed method was validated. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Heating Rate and Granulation on Extracted Oil-Shale using Microwaves and Conventional Heating Methods by Hassan Naderi, Ali Shekarifard, Jaber Taheri shakib

“…It was found that microwave pyrolysis yielded more oil produced than the conventional method and improved the quality of the oil. An optimal particle size and heating rate can be established based on the results, sparking interest in further research to explore these possibilities.…”
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An Automatic Decision-Level Fusion Rice Mapping Method of Optical and SAR Images Based on Cloud Coverage by Xueqin Jiang, Song Gao, Huaqiang Du, Shenghui Fang, Yan Gong, Ning Han, Yirong Wang

“…Timely and accurate mapping of paddy rice cultivation is crucial for estimating rice production and optimizing land utilization. Optical images are essential data source for paddy rice mapping, but it is susceptible to cloud contamination. …”
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Screening of microfungi for lipolytic activity and optimization of process parameters in lipase production by solid substrate fermentation using selected microfungi (Penicillium au... by Meltem Çakmak, Halide Aydoğdu

“…In addition, SSF culture media conditions for fungal lipase production were optimized. Optimum fermentation conditions were found as; 6 days of incubation time, 25oC incubation temperature, moisturizing liquid pH: 5.5 (distilled water), initial moisture level 75% (w/v), initial inoculum concentration 1 mL (1x106 spores/mL) and 1% sesame oil as carbon source. …”
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Monitoring and Analyzing Driver Physiological States Based on Automotive Electronic Identification and Multimodal Biometric Recognition Methods by Shengpei Zhou, Nanfeng Zhang, Qin Duan, Xiaosong Liu, Jinchao Xiao, Li Wang, Jingfeng Yang

“…This paper proposes a method for monitoring and analyzing driver physiological characteristics by combining electronic vehicle identification (EVI) with multimodal biometric recognition. …”
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Integrated local energy market-based optimization framework for multi-energy microgrid considering power grid AC constraints and usage price by Amirhamzeh Farajollahi, Meysam Feili

“…The word ''integrated optimization'' implies that the proposed method clears customers' energy scheduling based on the market competitive price. …”
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Review on key technologies for coordinated operation of microgrid cluster by LOU Guannan, WANG Lei, LIN Da, DU Yuhua

“…With the large-scale integration of distributed renewable energy （DRE）， the operational complexity and control difficulty of microgrid cluster significantly increase. A reasonable multi-source coordinated control strategy is critical to ensuring the stable， reliable， and efficient operation of the system and is also the foundation for achieving optimal configuration and intelligent scheduling. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of guidelines for venous thromboembolism prevention and management: A mixed-methods systematic review by Mengbo Han, Jingying Huang, Jin Yang, Jiaojiao Chen, Haiou Qi

“…The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used for critical appraisal. …”
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Fusion of Visible and Infrared Images Using a Reinforcement Learning System Based on Fuzzy Logic and Convolution Optimized with Wild Horse Algorithm by Mahvash Zarimeidani, Amir Amirabadi, Nasrin Amiri, Iman Ahanian, Siavash Es’haghi

“…Based on the experimental results, our proposed method outperforms previous fusion methods in terms of subjective and objective evaluations.…”
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Motor Fault Diagnosis Under Strong Background Noise Based on Parameter-Optimized Feature Mode Decomposition and Spatial–Temporal Features Fusion by Jingcan Wang, Yiping Yuan, Fangqi Shen, Caifeng Chen

“…As the mining motor is used long-term in a complex multi-source noise environment composed of equipment group coordinated operations and high-frequency start–stop, its vibration signal has the features of significant strong noise interference, weak fault features, and the superposition of multiple working conditions coupling, which makes it arduous to efficiently extract and identify mechanical fault features. …”
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Ensemble machine learning-based pre-trained annotation approach for scRNA-seq data using gradient boosting with genetic optimizer by Osama Elnahas, Waleed M. Ead, Yushan Qiu, Jian Lu

“…The problem of single-cell RNA annotation involves assigning meaningful labels or annotations to each cell in the scRNA-seq dataset, indicating its corresponding cell type, state, or biological function. Current annotation methods are often challenged by limited source data quality, sensitivity to batch effects, and poor adaptability to uncharacterized cell types. …”
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Geological disaster risk assessment based on remote sensing, GIS, and a multi-strategy improved GWO-optimized Elman neural network by Kuayue Chen, Fuhong Bai, Ting Wang, Yingmei Su, Baoyun Wang

“…To improve the accuracy and intelligence of geological disaster risk assessment, this study proposes a novel method based on a Multi-strategy Improved Grey Wolf Optimization algorithm combined with the Elman Neural Network (MIGWO-Elman). …”
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Optimization Strategies for Student Scientific Publications in Islamic Higher Education Institutions to Enhance Academic Competence Based on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) by Abil Fida Muhammad Qois Al Hadi, Fadhilla Nangroe Anggraini Anggraini, Linda Asmara, Latifah Insani Muslimah Murni, Muhammad Fathi Salim

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Response surface optimization for cellulase production from Enterococcus faecium and Stutzerimonas stutzeri isolated from Gossypium arboretum and Solanum melongena soil by Mohammedfaizan Shaikh, Naureenbanu Makarani, Krishan Kumar

“…Abstract The rapid utilization of fossil fuel-based energy sources increased demand for alternate sustainable energy sources. …”
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Simulation study of the influence of water equivalent ratio energy dependence of absorber materials on measurement of multilayer ionization chamber by GU Shuaizhe, CHEN Zhiling, LIN Ye, LIU Qi, BAI Haobo, ZOU Yuhang, LI Xiufang, LI Deming

“…BackgroundThe Multilayer Ionization Chamber (MLIC) is an instrument in rapidly measuring the proton depth dose distribution, which is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of beam commissioning and daily quality assurance in treatment rooms.PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of the Water Equivalent Ratio (WER) energy dependence of various absorber materials on MLIC measurements, thereby improving the accuracy of depth dose distribution measurements.MethodsBased on the fixed beam source parameters in the beam therapy room of Shanghai Advanced Proton Facility (SAPT), a physical model of MLIC was constructed using Monte-Carlo method. …”
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