Open-Source Software for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Tiling for Novelty Architecture by Alexander W. H. Chin, Koami Soulemane Hayibo, Joshua M. Pearce

“…The BIPVs’ energy production is optimized by orienting the building via rotation and only needs to be carried out a single time for replication anywhere globally. …”
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AILDP: a research on ship number recognition technology for complex scenarios by Tianjiao Wei, Zhuhua Hu, Yaochi Zhao, Xiyu Fan

“…Firstly, in the detection phase, for the problem of varying size and position in the ship number recognition task, the detection effect is optimized by a module (AIFI_LPE) that combines feature interaction and learned position encoding. …”
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Validation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease recording in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD-GOLD) by John R Hurst, Jennifer K Quint, Hana Müllerova, Liam Smeeth, Harriet Forbes, Susan Eaton, Rachael L DiSantostefano, Kourtney Davis

“…Objectives The optimal method of identifying people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from electronic primary care records is not known. …”
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Navigating Pregnancy Testing in Chronic Pain Management for Women of Reproductive Age by Tamura S, Vardhan S, Breidenbach K, Shaparin N, Vydyanathan A, Gritsenko K

“…Integrating clinical evaluation with menstrual history, point-of-care testing, and serum confirmation may improve diagnostic accuracy and ensure greater protection for the fetus.Conclusion and Recommendations: To address safety concerns, this review proposes a structured pregnancy screening algorithm tailored for chronic pain practices. Key recommendations include: routine screening of all reproductive-age women prior to procedures involving radiation or teratogenic medications, use of serum hCG testing when uncertainty exists, optimizing radiation exposure strategies, and clear, informed consent processes outlining fetal risks. …”
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Modeling of train flow handling through a limiting single-track section of the route at the organization of high-speed operation using the existing infrastructure by S. V. Karasev, A. D. Kalidova

“…The article examines the problem of studying the process of handling the opposing train flows through a single track section of the route by modeling for the conditions of organizing high-speed operation while minimizing capital investments in infrastructure. …”
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Beyond human-in-the-loop: Sensemaking between artificial intelligence and human intelligence collaboration by Xinyue Hao, Emrah Demir, Daniel Eyers

“…In parallel, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved to support tasks typically associated with System 2 reasoning, such as optimization, forecasting, and rule-based analysis, with speed and precision that in certain structured contexts can exceed human capabilities. …”
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FCB-YOLOv8s-Seg: A Malignant Weed Instance Segmentation Model for Targeted Spraying in Soybean Fields by Zishang Yang, Lele Wang, Chenxu Li, He Li

“…The FCB-YOLOv8s-Seg model incorporates a lightweight backbone network to accelerate computations and reduce model size, with optimized Squeeze-and-Excitation Networks (SENet) and Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network (BiFPN) modules integrated into the neck network to enhance weed recognition accuracy. …”
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Implementation of Method of Minimizing the Side Lobe Level of Autocorrelation Functions of Signals With Nonlinear Frequency Modulation by O. O. Kostyria, A. A. Hryzo, I. A. Khizhnyak, A. V. Fedorov, A. A. Lukianchykov

“…In further research, it is planned to develop an algorithm for optimizing the time-frequency parameters of signals with nonlinear frequency modulation based on mathematical models of current and shifted time. …”
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Corporate Real Estate alignment by Monique Arkesteijn

“…The alternative design that adds most value to the organization, i.e. has the highest overall preference score, is the portfolio that optimally aligns real estate to corporate strategy. …”
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Time Series Prediction Method of Clean Coal Ash Content in Dense Medium Separation Based on the Improved EMD-LSTM Model by Kai Cheng, Xiaokang Zhang, Keping Zhou, Chenao Zhou, Jielin Li, Chun Yang, Yurong Guo, Ranfeng Wang

“…High-frequency noise-containing IMFs are selectively removed, while LSTM predicts retained components. SSA optimizes LSTM parameters (learning rate, hidden layers, epochs) to minimize prediction errors. …”
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The significance of the leaf area index for evapotranspiration estimation in SWAT-T for characteristic land cover types of West Africa by F. Merk, T. Schaffhauser, F. Anwar, Y. Tuo, J.-M. Cohard, M. Disse

“…The comprehensive parameter set is then optimized using the shuffled complex evolution algorithm. …”
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Application of Three-Dimensional Hierarchical Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise in Ship Automatic Identification System Trajectory-Cluster Analysis by Shih-Ming Wang, Wen-Rong Yang, Qian-Yi Zhuang, Wei-Hong Lin, Mau-Yi Tian, Te-Jen Su, Jui-Chuan Cheng

“…Using ship coordinates and heading, the experiment normalized and transformed them into three-dimensional spatial features, employing the HDBSCAN algorithm to obtain optimal clustering results. These results provided a more nuanced analysis compared to human visual observation. …”
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Drought Amplifies the Suppressive Effect of Afforestation on Net Primary Productivity in Semi-Arid Ecosystems: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin by Futao Wang, Ziqi Zhang, Mingxuan Du, Jianzhong Lu, Xiaoling Chen

“…However, mixed forest structural optimization in the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program core area achieved local carbon-sink gains, demonstrating that vegetation configuration alleviates water competition pressure. …”
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A model of indoor thermal condition based on traditional acehnese houses using artificial neural network by Muslimsyah, Abdul Munir, Yuwaldi Away, Abdullah, Teuku Yuliar Arif, Andri Novandri

“…Other findings indicate that the Aceh Besar, North Aceh, and Sabang regions have optimal thermal conditions based on temperature, humidity, and wind speed.…”
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Cerebral gray matter volume identifies healthy older drivers with a critical decline in driving safety performance using actual vehicles on a closed-circuit course by Handityo Aulia Putra, Kaechang Park, Kaechang Park, Fumio Yamashita

“…Feature selection and classification were performed using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, optimized to identify the most predictive GM regions.ResultsOut of 114 GM regions, eleven were selected as optimal predictors: left angular gyrus, frontal operculum, occipital fusiform gyrus, parietal operculum, postcentral gyrus, planum polare, superior temporal gyrus, and right hippocampus, orbital part of the inferior frontal gyrus, posterior cingulate gyrus, and posterior orbital gyrus. …”
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Spatiotemporal Mapping of Soil Profile Moisture in Oases in Arid Areas by Zihan Zhang, Jinjie Wang, Jianli Ding, Jinming Zhang, Li Li, Liya Shi, Yue Liu

“…The BOSS feature selection algorithm was applied to construct 46 feature parameters, including vegetation indices, soil indices, and microwave indices, and to identify optimal variable sets for each depth. …”
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Flow topology and thermal mechanism in turbulent channel flow with tapered V-shaped baffles by Somchai Sripattanapipat, Naman Jain, Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Varesa Chuwattanakul, Paisarn Naphon, Smith Eiamsa-ard

“…A maximal η, 2.49, is achieved at BRf = 0.01 and BRb = 0.2 for Re = 3,000, emphasizing the potential of T-VBs in optimizing thermal performance. The results suggest that T-VBs, with optimized geometries, offer a promising alternative to VBs for enhancing heat transfer and reducing energy consumption.…”
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Klasifikasi Kebutuhan Jumlah Produk Makanan Customer Menggunakan K-Means Clustering dengan Optimasi Pusat Awal Cluster Algoritma Genetika by Yudi Istianto, Shofwatul 'Uyun

“…This study tries to apply data mining to classify the number of customer needs for food products using k-means clustering with optimization initial cluster center genetic algorithm. …”
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RivAIr: A custom-designed UAV-based sensor for real-time water area segmentation and surface velocity estimation by Marco La Salandra, Rosa Colacicco, Simone Panza, Giovanni Fumai, Pierfrancesco Dellino, Domenico Capolongo

“…Unlike existing methods that rely on post-processing, RivAIr is purpose-built for real-time field deployment in data-scarce or emergency scenarios.RivAIr integrates YOLOv8 with an optimized Farneback dense optical flow algorithm focused on water bodies, improving motion estimation accuracy while reducing runtime for real-time UAV processing. …”
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A Camera-Embedded Self-Adaptable Finger With Multi-Modal Sensing Capabilities for Robotic Manipulation by Muhammad Usman Khalid, Hafiz Muizz Ahmed Sethi, Nirmal Kumar Ravikumar, Halar Haleem, Alessandro Seitone, Mattia Frascio, Perla Maiolino, Matteo Zoppi

“…Customized rigs integrated with a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) were used for sensor characterization, dataset acquisition, and slip detection parameter optimization. Furthermore, the system was validated through integration with an industrial gripper in an experimental sequence on different object types to mimic real-world manipulation, where both algorithms were integrated and deployed on Raspberry Pi 5 to achieve proprioceptive and exteroceptive sensing. …”
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