Ortho-3DGS: True Digital Orthophoto Generation From Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery Using the Depth-Regulated 3D Gaussian Splatting by Junxing Yang, Zhenglong Cai, Tianjiao Wang, Tong Ye, Haoran Gao, He Huang

“…True digital orthophoto maps (DOMs) are vital spatial data sources due to their high precision, detail, and accessibility. …”
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Low Loss Microwave Ceramic and other Microwave Dielectric Materials for Beam Physics Applications by Alexei D. Kanareykin

“…These materials have been optimized or specially designed for accelerator applications.Materials and methods. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Energy Efficiency of Two Sprinkler Irrigation Systems for Wheat Cultivation (Case Study: Dehgolan Plains, Kurdistan) by P. Tahmasbi, F. Dalvand, S.A. Hosseini, B. Karimi, H. Ghadrshnas

“…IntroductionAgriculture plays a dual role in the energy sector meaning that it acts both as a source of raw material for bioenergy production and as a major consumer of energy, particularly in the processes of planting, cultivation and harvesting, transportation, processing, and storage of agricultural products. …”
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Integration of interior design strategies and computer-aided design technology guided by morphogenetic theory by Jie Zhang, Zhongxian Ren

“…Among them, this study adopts a method based on an open-source computer vision library to identify double line walls and windows in the drawings. …”
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Demand, utilization, and supply of community smart senior care services for older people in China by Ruobing Fa, Shengxuan Jin, Peng Fan, Fengyuan Tang, Qian Jin, Changqing Wang

“…We also analyzed the imbalance between supply and demand for smart senior care services and explored the factors influencing it, thereby providing a reference for optimizing smart senior services. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study from January to March 2023 and analyzed 1037 valid questionnaires. …”
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Predictive Modeling of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Using Machine Learning: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinxi Yang, Siyao Zeng, Shanpeng Cui, Junbo Zheng, Hongliang Wang

“…Furthermore, sensitivity, subgroup, and meta-regression analyses were used to explore the sources of heterogeneity more comprehensively. …”
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Plant Dominant Low-Protein Diet, Nutritional Status (Phase Angle) and Progression of Renal Failure: Case-Report Study by Danijela Ristic-Medic, Snjezana Petrovic, Biljana Pokimica, Marija Paunovic, Vesna Vucic

“…Several observational studies have shown that compared with protein from plant sources, animal protein is associated with an increased risk of end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Using pelleted lateral buds of sugarcane stalk as seeds with an approach to improve sugarcane yield components by Zahra Ajribzadeh, Salim Farzaneh, Mahmoud Shomeili, Hamidreza Balouchi, Raouf Seyed Sharifi

“…The research problem focuses on developing a sustainable and mechanize approach in sugarcane cultivation, optimizing seed quality and planting technique to address challenges such as high production costs, labor-intensive practices, and inefficient resource use in current traditional methods. …”
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How are clinical exercise physiology postgraduate courses taught and assessed in the UK? A multimethod qualitative exploration by Helen Jones, Daniel J Green, Louise H Naylor, Lee Graves, Gemma Miller, Anthony Crozier, Christopher David Askew, Ellen A Dawson, Connor Osin, Ian Sadler

“…Two themes (placement tariffs/assessors in situ and role play/simulation) were identified for the assessment of students.Conclusion Clinical placements remain the optimal method for developing the knowledge, skills and competency to practice for student CEPs. …”
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Synthesis, structure and properties of N-R-amides and hydrazides of 2-[4-R-5-(theophylline-7ʹ-yl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthio]acetic acid by A. S. Gotsulya

“…Materials and methods. As a key source of reagents we used 7'-((3-thio-4-R-4H-1,2,4-triazole-5-yl)methyl)theophylline and esters of 2-[4-R-5-(theophylline-7'-yl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthio]acetic acid, which were obtained by known methods from readily available raw materials. …”
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Impact of extraction techniques and processing conditions on pectin and antioxidant recovery from mango peels by Margaret James, Samuel Imathiu, Søren B. Engelsen, Willis Owino

“…Abstract The mango processing industry generates peels as byproducts, which are a rich source of bioactive compounds, including pectin. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of extraction methods on antioxidants and pectin yields from mango peels to determine the most effective techniques for recovery of bioactive compounds for potential applications in food industry. …”
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Quantitative and Spatially Explicit Clustering of Urban Grocery Shoppers in Montreal: Integrating Loyalty Data with Synthetic Population by Duo Zhang, Laurette Dubé, Antonia Gieschen, Catherine Paquet, Raja Sengupta

“…Future research should explore multi-source data integration and advanced clustering methods. …”
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Agronomic evaluation of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for cannabidiol production in Yunnan, China by Wenjing Ouyang, Jing Ou, Qi Zheng, Xiran Yang, Yuanyuan Meng, Guanghui Du, Feihu Liu, Yuewu Chen, Kailei Tang

“…Mg and B fertilization showed no statistically significant effects on inflorescence yield and CBD content, the average CBD yield across all fertilization treatments was 20.1 kg ha−1.DiscussionThe study underscores the potential for increasing CBD content through breeding and optimizing harvest methods that distinguish between female and male plants, and separate upper and lower inflorescences.…”
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Identification of Ecological Security Pattern and Ecological Restoration Zoning Strategy in the Shandong Section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal by Chizhou Xu, Yande Jing, Yiwen Zhang, Yingchun Liu, Wenyang Yin, Shiping Zhao

“…An optimal evaluation approach based on the Minimum Cumulative Resistance model was developed to define the ecological security pattern. (3) Results: There were 20 ecological source areas in the lower and east portions of the study area, mainly grasslands, forests, and water areas. …”
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Study on Performance of Coordinated Ventilation Strategies during T-Shaped Subway Station Hall Fire by Yanan Hou, Wei Ding, Zhengbo Hou, Xingcheng Li, Ling Li, Zhihao Yang, Congling Shi

“…For fires on the ‘T’s horizontal side, lateral airflow from longitudinal fans can effectively disrupt smoke spreading, with coordinated extraction strategies outperforming the traditional methods. However, for fires on the ‘T’s longitudinal side, horizontal fans are ineffective in controlling smoke flow, making the traditional fire shutter closure optimal. …”
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Investigation on a smart textile heating concept for energy consumption-optimised heat transfer by Robin Oberlé, Robert T. Boich, Brikena Shazimani, Thomas Gries

“…Through the combination of a heat source and flexible support material, it is possible to bring a competitive product to the market. …”
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Three-dimensional Measurement of Specular Surfaces Based on the Light Field by Panyu Zhou, Lingbao Kong, Xiang Sun, Min Xu

“…In this paper, an LFMS based on a diffuse light source and polarization technology is proposed to eliminate specular light and obtain a more accurate 3D reconstruction result in one exposure. …”
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Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomatoes: Historical Insights, Present Challenges, and Future Prospects by Anju Pandey, Rajan Paudel, Tika B. Adhikari, Dilip R. Panthee, Frank J. Louws

“…While fungicides can effectively reduce disease epidemics, planting resistant cultivars remains the most efficient and economical control method. Conventional screening and breeding have identified new sources of resistance to <i>S. lycopersici</i> among wild relatives. …”
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Applications of Deep Reinforcement Learning for Home Energy Management Systems: A Review by Dominik Latoń, Jakub Grela, Andrzej Ożadowicz

“…In the context of the increasing integration of renewable energy sources (RES) and smart devices in domestic applications, the implementation of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) is becoming a pivotal factor in optimizing energy usage and reducing costs. …”
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Green energy from waste: Evaluating the sustainability of anaerobic biofuel technologies by Nagarjuna Prakash Dalbanjan, Karuna Korgaonkar, Arihant Jayawant Kadapure, Sachin Basavaraj Halladamani, Gulappagouda Ramangouda, Praveen Kumar S. K

“…Comparative analysis with other renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, demonstrates the unique advantages and limitations of anaerobic biofuel technologies. …”
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