Advancing Applications of Robot Audition Systems: Efficient HARK Deployment with GPU and FPGA Implementations by Zirui Lin, Hideharu Amano, Masayuki Takigahira, Naoya Terakado, Katsutoshi Itoyama, Haris Gulzar, Kazuhiro Nakadai

“…This paper proposes efficient implementations of robot audition systems, specifically focusing on deployments using HARK, an open-source software (OSS) platform designed for robot audition. …”
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Exploration of Multi-Source Lignocellulose-Degrading Microbial Resources and Bioaugmentation Strategies: Implications for Rumen Efficiency by Xiaokang Lv, Zhanhong Qiao, Chao Chen, Jinling Hua, Chuanshe Zhou

“…Utilizing straw feed is an effective strategy to optimize straw resource utilization by incorporating microbial degradation agents to expedite lignocellulose breakdown and enhance feed efficiency. …”
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Utilization of Artificial Lake as Heat Source-sink for Open-loop Surface Water Heat Pump System in Hunan by 陈晓, 张国强, 彭建国, 林宣军, 林汉柱

“…Rich surface water resources in south China can be utilized as heat source-sink for heat pump systems.A district heating and cooling system that utilizes lake water as heat source-sink of heat pumps has been constructed in Xiangtan,a city in Hunan province in south China.The lake water temperature distribution during continuous operation was simulated before the construction.The entering water temperature was monitored everyday.COP values of the system and ASHP units at different source and sink temperatures were determined based on a series of measurements.The field test results show that the surface water heat pump system could offer advantages over air source heat pumps,such as higher energy efficiency and improved reliability.…”
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CARBONIZATION GASES AS AN ENERGY SOURCE FOR Eucalyptus LOGS DRYING OF DIFFERENT DIAMETER CLASSES IN METALLIC DRYER by Angélica de Cássia Oliveira Carneiro, Marco Tulio Cardoso, Antonio José Vinha Zanuncio, Emanuele Graciosa Pereira, Ana Marcia Macedo Ladeira Carvalho, Marcio Arêdes Martins, Dandara Paula da Silva Guimarães, Evanderson Luis Capelete Evangelista, Vinícius Resende de Castro, Amélia Guimarães Carvalho, Solange de Oliveira Araujo

“…Considering this, the reuse of carbonization gases as a source of thermal energy becomes a potential alternative for reducing moisture content quickly and feasibly. …”
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Design and evaluation of a high-performance betavoltaic battery utilizing vertically stacked diamond matched 90Sr source by Shiquan Cao, Guanghui Zhang, Yumin Liu, Zhengce Jiang, Heling Yao, Yuncheng Han, Maogen Su

“…In this work, a new design scheme for a high-performance betavoltaic battery utilizing a vertically stacked diamond matched 90Sr source was proposed. …”
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Experimental investigation of small radial-flow expander in micro-scale organic rankine cycle powered by low temperature heat source by Tongchana Thongtip, Wichean Singmai, Suparat Jamsawang, Natthawut Ruangtrakoon, Kittiwoot Sutthivirode

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Key technologies for preparation and multi scene utilization of multi-source solid waste based carbon fixation mining materials by Lang LIU, Lei XIA, Shuangming WANG, Zhiyu FANG, Mengbo ZHU, Wei HE, Yuheng GAO

“…Aiming at the problem of multi scene utilization of multi-source solid waste based carbon fixation mining materials, this paper puts forward the key technologies of multi scene utilization, including "carbon fixation mining prefabricated parts, carbon fixation paste backfill mining, carbon fixation mining materials for goaf treatment, and carbon fixation backfill materials for mine cooling". …”
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Synergistic carbon source utilization in Biofloc aquaculture of common carp (Cyprinus carpio): impacts on growth, health, and environmental parameters by Nandini Rai, J. M. Julka, Akshaya Panigrahi, Sofia Priyadarsani Das

“…Water quality parameters, Biofloc volume, growth performance (final weight, weight gain, specific growth rate), body composition (crude protein, crude lipid), histological analysis of liver and intestine, Biofloc morphology, and immune-related gene expression were assessed.ResultsThe addition of carbon sources, particularly jaggery and rice flour, significantly improved water quality by reducing total ammonia nitrogen, nitrite, and nitrate levels, and increasing Biofloc volume. …”
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Energy Efficiency and Cost-effectiveness Analysis on Flare Gas Recovery Consumption Sources at Industrial Gas Processing Plant by Mahdi Enayati, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Fahime Parvizian

“…This study analyzes all potential consumption sources of recovered flare gas and evaluates the feasibility and efficiency of two major effective scenarios. …”
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Experimental Open-Source-Based Evaluation Platform for Highly Spectral-Efficient 5G With Simplified UTW-OFDM by Kazuki Takeda, Keiichi Mizutani, Hiroshi Harada

“…In this study, to tackle this issue, we propose and develop an experimental 5G full-stack evaluation platform that implements a waveform-shaping function for OFDM signals. The platform utilizes software-defined radio and open-source 5G software compliant with third-generation Partnership Project standards. …”
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Design and implementation of CNFET-based universal bi-quad filter and quadrature oscillator utilizing innovative floating current source (IFCS) by Arsen Ahmed Mohammed, Ahmed Burhan Mohammed, Zaidoon Khalaf Mahmood

“…This study presents, simulation study and a design of voltage mode Universal Bi-quad Filter (UBF) and a Quadrature Oscillator (QO) based Innovative Floating Current Source (IFCS) using Carbon nanotube field effect transistor (CNFET) transistor technology. …”
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Source-load coordinated optimal scheduling strategy considering solar thermal biomass utilization under integrated demand response incentives by ZHANG Yewei, WEN Zhong, WANG Can, NI Zhi, YAN Wenwen, HU Chuanbao

“…To further improve the efficiency of biomass energy utilization, a source-load coordinated optimization scheduling strategy considering solar thermal biomass utilization (STBU) under comprehensive demand response incentives is proposed. …”
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Compact, energy efficient neutron source: Enabling Technology for Thorium Breeder and Accelerator Transmutation of Waste [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Thomas Roser, Ady Hershcovitch

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Recent progress and emerging technologies in geothermal energy utilization for sustainable building heating and cooling: a focus on smart system integration and enhanced efficiency... by Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, Esther Chidinma Eze, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme, Pius Erheyovwe Bubu

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EFFECT OF RAW LENTIL SEED MEAL IN COMMON CARP Cyprinus Carpio L. DIETS AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF FISH MEAL PROTEIN by Nasreen Mohialddin Abdulrahman, Zaweta Sharif Abdulla

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Bio-inspired catalyst-driven efficient CO2 capture and subsequent mineralization in aqueous media under practical conditions by B. Rajeshwaree, Anwesha Banerjee, Abhishek Saini, Piyali Majumder, Vikram Vishal, Arnab Dutta

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Valsci: an open-source, self-hostable literature review utility for automated large-batch scientific claim verification using large language models by Brice Edelman, Jeffrey Skolnick

“…In this paper, we introduce Valsci, an open-source, self-hostable utility that automates large-batch scientific claim verification using any OpenAI-compatible large language model. …”
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Life-Cycle Protection and Utilization of Coal Mine Water in China by Qiang Wu, Junlian Gao, Yifan Zeng, Yang Cheng

“…It proposes a governance approach of source control for efficiency enhancement, treatment processes for quality improvement, comprehensive reuse for value increment, and terminal disposal for environmental capacity expansion. …”
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Prospect of secure-efficient search and privacy-preserving mechanism on big data by Shang LI, Zhi-gang ZHOU, Hong-li ZHANG, Xiang-zhan YU

“…With rapid development of information industry,services related to big data search have permeated into almost every aspect of human lives.Relevant technologies are undergoing profound changes,such as privacy pres-ervation for data fusion,context-aware search intention comprehending and statistic search pattern.The issues of secure-efficient search and privacy-preserving for big data were studied and looked ahead.Firstly,three chief scien-tific problems were refined from the aspects of multi-source data publication,awareness of users’ search require-ments and privacy-aware wise solutions,respectively.Secondly,main research contents were proposed,including big data oriented information fusion and knowledge extraction,granular knowledge representation and inference,interactive representation of search task,user experience driven task management,granular search pattern balancing utility with cost,and secure search mechanism based on differential privacy.Lastly,several promising techniques in future were discussed.…”
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Current situation of comprehensive utilization of coal gangue and exploration of ways of high-value utilization:A case study of China National Coal Group Corporation by Lei ZHU, Wenzhe GU, Zhiwei HE, Chengyong LIU, Mengye ZHAO, Tianqi SONG, Yun ZHANG, Yuyi WU, Zhicheng LIU, Xinfu ZHANG, Peng ZHANG, Fengtian SHENG

“…Three suggestions are proposed: resource utilization, source reduction mining, and mineralized CO2 negative carbon filling. …”
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