Multi-agent based DRL with federated learning for data transmission in mobile sensor networks by M. Senthamilselvi, C. Ranjeeth Kumar

“…Because packets need to be transported from source nodes to the destination nodes as quickly and energy effectively as feasible in various application areas, packet routing is one of core difficulties in WSNs. …”
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From plant biomass to biofuels and bio-based chemicals with microbial cell factories by Maša VODOVNIK, Matevž ZLATNAR

“…Waste plant biomass represent abundant source of renewable energy that can be transformed to biofuels and other value-added products, which is currently limited due to the lack of cost-effective biocatalysts. …”
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Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data by Nicholas Fiorentini, Massimo Losa

“…This Special Issue on “Road Detection, Monitoring, and Maintenance Using Remotely Sensed Data” presents innovative strategies leveraging remote sensing technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and non-destructive testing (NDT) to optimize road infrastructure assessment. The ten papers published in this issue explore diverse methodologies, including novel deep learning algorithms for road inventory, novel methods for pavement crack detection, AI-enhanced ground-penetrating radar (GPR) imaging for subsurface assessment, high-resolution optical satellite imagery for unpaved road assessment, and aerial orthophotography for road mapping. …”
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IP-Enabled C/C++ Based High Level Synthesis: A Step towards Better Designer Productivity and Design Performance by Sharad Sinha, Thambipillai Srikanthan

“…We discuss our proposed methodology in the context of supporting efficient hardware synthesis of a class of mathematical functions without altering original C/C++ source code. Additionally, we also discuss and propose methods to integrate legacy IP cores in existing HLS flows. …”
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Unsupervised domain adaptation multi-level adversarial network for semantic segmentation based on multi-modal features by Zeyu WANG, Shuhui BU, Wei HUANG, Yuanpan ZHENG, Qinggang WU, Huawen CHANG, Xu ZHANG

“…In order to solve the problem of the distribution differences of visual, spatial, and semantic features between domains in domain adaptation, an unsupervised domain adaptation multi-level adversarial network for semantic segmentation based on multi-modal features was proposed.Firstly, an attentive fusion semantic segmentation network with three-layer structure was designed to learn the above three types of features from the source domain and target domain, respectively.Secondly, a self-supervised learning method jointing distribution confidence and semantic confidence was introduced into the single-level adversarial learning, so as to achieve the distribution alignment of more target domain pixels in the process of minimizing the distribution distance of the learnt features between domains.Finally, three adversarial branches and three adaptive sub-networks were jointly optimized by the multi-level adversarial learning method based on multi-modal features, which could effectively learn the invariant representation between domains for the features extracted from each sub-network.The experimental results show that compared with existing state-of-the-art methods, on the datasets of GTA5 to Cityscapes, SYNTHIA to Cityscapes, and SUN-RGBD to NYUD-v2 the proposed network achieves the best mean intersection over union of 62.2%, 66.9%, and 59.7%, respectively.…”
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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS COVID- 19 AMONG THE ROMA COMMUNITY IN BULGARIA by V. Rangelova, A. Kevorkyan, K. Krasimirova, P. Stoyanova, E. Mitkov, M. Aleksandrova

“…Results: The majority of respondents (80%) indicated that they know what a coronavirus infection is, as the main source of information was television (83.8%). The virus is considered a danger by 65.7%, and 73.7% of the respondents tend to follow certain measures (washing hands, wearing masks, etc.) to protect themselves. …”
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Pioneering innovations in biodegradable packaging for meat products: Exploring intelligent pH indicator films by Sana Mohammadi, Sajad Pirsa, Farzad Mirab toupchi

“…These materials, derived from natural sources, not only help mitigate plastic waste but also facilitate the incorporation of bioactive compounds, leading to the development of active packaging solutions with enhanced antibacterial and antioxidant properties. …”
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Development of technological equipment for restoration of rolled wheeled pairs of railway wagons by V. V. Savinkin, I. V. Shagaev, S. V. Savinkin, V. N. Kuznetsova, A. V. Sandu

“…The problem of the shortage of energy-efficient restoration technologies makes it a priority to develop new technological equipment for the restoration of the rolling surfaces of railway wheels using highly concentrated energy sources. Currently, in the practice of repair DPO, discarded non-bonded wheels are increasingly replaced with new ones, but their resource potential is high during the operation. …”
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Cutting-edge developments in plastic biodegradation and upcycling via engineering approaches by Zeinab Rezaei, Amir Soleimani Dinani, Hamid Moghimi

“…Furthermore, many investigations have revealed the application of plastic monomers as carbon sources for bio-upcycling to generate valuable materials such as biosurfactants, bioplastics, and biochemicals. …”
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Purification and characterization of L-asparaginase produced from Bacillus sp. by Sahar I. H., Zaid A. H., Milad A.

“…After 24 hours of incubation, submerged fermentation yielded optimal conditions for the production of L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) by the chosen isolate, with medium (2) serving as the optimal medium for production and fructose serving as the optimal source of carbon. …”
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The Future of Pathogen Detection in Aquaculture: Miniature Labs, Field‐Compatible Assays, environmental DNA and RNA, CRISPR and Metatranscriptomics by Jessica Rieder, Anastasiia Berezenko, Alexandra Meziti, Irene Adrian‐Kalchhauser

“…ABSTRACT Inland recirculating aquaculture is a thriving food industry providing sustainable and locally sourced high‐quality protein. However, its expansion is accompanied by emerging challenges regarding the spread of pathogens and diseases. …”
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Soluble TIM-3, likely produced by myeloid cells, predicts resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors in metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Ivan Pourmir, Nadine Benhamouda, Thi Tran, Hugo Roux, Joséphine Pineau, Alain Gey, Andyara Munoz, Nesrine Mabrouk, Nicolas Epaillard, Virginie Verkarre, Yann-Alexandre Vano, Eric Tartour, Stéphane Oudard

“…We assess soluble TIM-3 (sTIM-3) in the plasma of mccRCC patients as a potential theranostic biomarker, as well as its source and biological significance. Methods We analyzed the association between sTIM-3 and overall survival (OS), tumor response, and common clinical and biological factors in two mccRCC cohorts treated with anti-PD-1 (nivolumab, n = 27), anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-1 + anti-CTLA-4 (nivolumab + ipilimumab – N + I, n = 124). …”
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RNA signaling in medicinal plants: An overlooked mechanism for phytochemical regulation by Esther Ugo Alum, Chidozie Dennis Udechukwu, David Chukwu Obasi

“…This mini review explores the role of RNA signaling in regulating phytochemical production in medicinal plants, highlighting its potential for optimizing their therapeutic potential. Methods: This mini review integrates insights from recent studies published in Scopus and Web of Science (2019–2025) on RNA-mediated signaling, including small RNAs (sRNAs), long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and messenger RNAs (mRNAs). …”
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Tracking algorithm when managing competitive activities of top level teams online based on computer visioncomputer vision by A. A. Polozov, N. A. Maltceva, G. S. Kramarenko, M. A. Lipilin, A. R. Akhmetzyanov

“…The purpose of the work is to determine the optimal method for using athlete tracking when used online.Method. …”
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Marine bioactives: Pioneering sustainable solutions for advanced cosmetics and therapeutics by Fahrul Nurkolis

“…Emphasizing the importance of sustainability, the review discusses innovative extraction methods, including enzyme-assisted and supercritical fluid extraction, to optimize yield and maintain bioactivity. …”
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Statistical Relations of The Agricultural Workforce in the Rural of ‎Ramadi ‎District by Hind Waleed Farhan, Khalid Akbar Abdullah

“…Methodology: A descriptive and analytical approach was ‎adopted, relying on statistical data available from official and field sources. The ‎study also tried to determine the size of the workforce and its geographical, age, ‎educational distribution, and analyze the extent of its contribution to ‎agricultural activity. …”
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Pelaksanaan Pengangkatan dan Pemindahan Pejabat Administrator Oleh Pejabat Pembina Kepegawaian di Lingkungan Pemerintah Daerah by Nur Ghufran Azoumy, Dodi Haryono, Separen Separen

“…The data sources used are primary data and secondary data. …”
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A microchip for exosome isolation that can be impregnated with imatinib simultaneously: an in vitro analysis by Amir Monfaredan, Fakher Rahim, Gholamreza Tavoosidana, Mohammad Hossein Modarressi, Alaviyehsadat Hosseininasab, Ali-Akbar Aghajani-Afrouzi, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Elahe Motevaseli

“…Both biochemical and biophysical assays were conducted to assess the quality of isolated exosomes from various sources (serum, cell supernatant, and urine) and compared with a commercially available kit. …”
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Advances in the development and characterization of combustible cartridge cases and propellants: Preparation, performance, and future prospects by Wu Mengde, Xiao Zhenggang

“…As a transformative alternative to traditional metal-based cartridges, CCCs act as both containment and energy sources, effectively reducing the weight and cost of ammunition. …”
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Identification of Linkages between the Competitive Potential and Competitive Position of SMEs Related to their Internationalization Patterns Shortly after the Economic Crisis by Piotr Trąpczyński, Barbara Jankowska, Marlena Dzikowska, Marian Gorynia

“…For this purpose we look at the changes in the intensity of internationalisation in terms of its breadth and depth. Research, Design & Methods: The study is based on a complementary data set derived from secondary (AMADEUS database) and primary sources of information (computer assisted telephone interviews with top managers) for 553 micro, small and medium firms located in Poland. …”
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