Engineering and technical design of main streets with integration of green infrastructure elements by E. Yu. Zaykova, S. S. Feofanova

“…In order to increase the adaptive capacity of cities to climate warming in the 80s of the XX century, Western specialists proposed the use of green infrastructure (GIF). …”
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Laboratory and field assays indicate that a widespread no-see-um, Culicoides furens (Poey) is susceptible to permethrin by Vilma M. Cooper, Eva A. Buckner, Yongxing Jiang, Nathan Burkett-Cadena

“…With adulticides as the primary method of Culicoides control, there is growing concern about insecticide resistance, compounded by the lack of tools to monitor Culicoides susceptibility. We adapted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bottle bioassay and field cage trial methods, typically used to monitor insecticide susceptibility in mosquitoes and formulated adulticide efficacy, to evaluate permethrin susceptibility in the widely distributed coastal nuisance species, Culicoides furens. …”
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Applicability of ERA5 Reanalysis Data in Simulating Water Level of Medium and Small-Scale Reservoirs:a Case Study of Changjiang Reservoir by CHEN Junlai, ZHANG Zhouwen, CHEN Weihua, HU Xubao

“…The water level in front of the reservoir is important observation data for medium and small-scale reservoir basins.The reanalysis of this data provides optional schemes for the simulation of water levels in medium and small-scale reservoirs,but its applicability still needs to be evaluated.This study took the Changjiang Reservoir Basin in Zhongshan City as an example to assess the accuracy of ERA5,ERA5-Land reanalysis precipitation,and potential evapotranspiration data under different time scales.Based on the three-source Xinanjiang model coupled with reservoir water management,this study set up different input scenarios and analyzed the applicability of ERA5,ERA5-Land precipitation,and potential evapotranspiration data in water level simulation of the reservoir.The results show that at the annual,monthly,and daily scales,the two reanalysis precipitation data in the study area are consistent with the observed precipitation,while the consistency of the reanalysis potential evapotranspiration data with the observed evaporation is weaker.In the seven scenarios of water level simulation,the rate-periodic NSE can all reach 0.6 or more,and there are differences in the input during the validation period.The adaptability of ERA5 reanalysis data is better than that of ERA5-Land,and the reanalysis potential evapotranspiration data can be used as an alternative input for the model evaporation data,but the reanalysis precipitation data is not suitable for direct use in the model input.This study can provide a reference for the application of ERA5 and ERA5-Land data in the simulation and forecasting of reservoir water levels with insufficient data and provide a feasible scheme for the construction of reliable hydrological models in medium and small-scale reservoir basins.…”
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Parasite-derived plasma microparticles contribute significantly to malaria infection-induced inflammation through potent macrophage stimulation. by Kevin N Couper, Tom Barnes, Julius C R Hafalla, Valery Combes, Bernhard Ryffel, Thomas Secher, Georges E Grau, Eleanor M Riley, J Brian de Souza

“…This study therefore establishes parasitized red blood cell-derived MPs as a major inducer of systemic inflammation during malaria infection, raising important questions about their role in severe disease and in the generation of adaptive immune responses.…”
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AI-driven prediction of drug activity against Toxoplasma gondii: Data augmentation and deep neural networks for limited datasets by Natalia V. Karimova, Ravithree D. Senanayake

“…By leveraging AI and data augmentation approach, this study provides a powerful tool for pIC50 predictions of TgDHFR inhibitors, which can be adapted to other systems.…”
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Data-Driven Approach to Evaluate the Level of Service (LOS) of Demand-Responsive Transport for the Disabled (DRTD) with an ANFIS Algorithm by Seohyeon Park, Sooyeon Park, Hosik Choi, Do-Gyeong Kim

“…The model was estimated using an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), which is known to have an excellent predictive performance by combining the advantages of both artificial neural networks and fuzzy inference systems. …”
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Bridging the gap: multi-granularity representation learning for text-based vehicle retrieval by Xue Bo, Junjie Liu, Di Yang, Wentao Ma

“…Subsequently, a feature adaptive fusion strategy is devised to automatically determine the optimal pooling mechanism. …”
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Robust reinforcement learning algorithm based on pigeon-inspired optimization by Mingying ZHANG, Bing HUA, Yuguang ZHANG, Haidong LI, Mohong ZHENG

“…Reinforcement learning(RL) is an artificial intelligence algorithm with the advantages of clear calculation logic and easy expansion of the model.Through interacting with the environment and maximizing value functions on the premise of obtaining little or no prior information, RL can optimize the performance of strategies and effectively reduce the complexity caused by physical models .The RL algorithm based on strategy gradient has been successfully applied in many fields such as intelligent image recognition, robot control and path planning for automatic driving.However, the highly sampling-dependent characteristics of RL determine that the training process needs a large number of samples to converge, and the accuracy of decision making is easily affected by slight interference that does not match with the simulation environment.Especially when RL is applied to the control field, it is difficult to prove the stability of the algorithm because the convergence of the algorithm cannot be guaranteed.Considering that swarm intelligence algorithm can solve complex problems through group cooperation and has the characteristics of self-organization and strong stability, it is an effective way to be used for improving the stability of RL model.The pigeon-inspired optimization algorithm in swarm intelligence was combined to improve RL based on strategy gradient.A RL algorithm based on pigeon-inspired optimization was proposed to solve the strategy gradient in order to maximize long-term future rewards.Adaptive function of pigeon-inspired optimization algorithm and RL were combined to estimate the advantages and disadvantages of strategies, avoid solving into an infinite loop, and improve the stability of the algorithm.A nonlinear two-wheel inverted pendulum robot control system was selected for simulation verification.The simulation results show that the RL algorithm based on pigeon-inspired optimization can improve the robustness of the system, reduce the computational cost, and reduce the algorithm’s dependence on the sample database.…”
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Antigen-Induced Immunomodulation in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis by Natalia Milioti, Alexandra Bermudez-Fajardo, Manuel L. Penichet, Ernesto Oviedo-Orta

“…The present review summarises the most important scientific findings published within the last two decades on the importance of antigens, antigen stimulation, and adaptive immune responses in the development of atherosclerotic plaques.…”
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A novel ensemble model for fall detection: leveraging CNN and BiLSTM with channel and temporal attention by Sarita Sahni, Sweta Jain, Sri Khetwat Saritha

“…Despite the proliferation of machine learning and deep learning algorithms for fall detection, their efficacy remains hampered by resilience, robustness, and adaptability challenges across varied input scenarios. …”
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Evolutionary Explanations of the “Actuarial Senescence in the Wild” and of the “State of Senility” by Giacinto Libertini

“…Only the theory attributing an adaptive value to IMICAW allows an evolutionary explanation for it and for the aforesaid inverse correlation, while the other three theories (“mutation accumulation”, “antagonistic pleiotropy”, and “disposable soma” th.) even predict a positive correlation.Afterwards, the same theories are tested as possible explanations for the “state of senility”[3], namely the deteriorated state of individuals in artificially protected conditions (captivity, civilization, etc.) at ages rarely or never observable in the wild. …”
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Enhancing food and nutrition security in Himalayan foothills with neglected and underutilized millets by Raja Rajendra Timilsina, Hari Prashad Joshi, Dil Bahadur Rahut

“…The findings suggest that climate change does not significantly impact millet production. Millet is well adapted to challenging environments and offers superior nutritional value, suggesting that integration of millet into modern agriculture could be a valuable tool for creating a more sustainable, equitable, resilient, and healthy agrifood system that benefits both people and the planet. …”
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Comparing ALADIN-CZ and ALADIN-LAEF Precipitation Forecasts for Hydrological Modelling in the Czech Republic by Martin Vokoun, Martin Hanel

“…This study assesses the high-resolution deterministic model ALADIN-CZ (Aire Limitée, Adaptation Dynamique, Development International–Czech Republic) and the ensemble model ALADIN-LAEF (Limited Area Ensemble Forecasting). …”
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Bioinformatics analysis of myelin-microbe interactions suggests multiple types of molecular mimicry in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. by Ali Bigdeli, Mostafa Ghaderi-Zefrehei, Bluma J Lesch, Mehrdad Behmanesh, S Shahriar Arab

“…Our proposed approach could also likely be adapted for other CNS diseases in order to develop new biological insights and treatments.…”
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Support for a Common Metric for Pediatric Pain Intensity Scales by Carl L von Baeyer, Carrie L Hicks

“…Adopting a common 0 to 10 standard, and adapting existing tools to that metric, would be positive steps toward identifying and relieving children's pain.…”
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EFFECTS OF SELECTED MACROECONOMIC FACTORS ON STOCK RETURN IN THE NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET (1998-2019) by Segun Kamoru FAKUNMOJU, Ibrahim Bello ABDULLAHI, Isaac Olukayode FASOLA

“…The study employed secondary data obtained from Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) fact book and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin within the period of 1998 to 2019. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Functional Contouring of the Palatal Vault of Maxillary Complete Denture on Clarity of Speech Sounds in Edentulous Patients: An In Vivo Study by Sonal Jain, Manimegalai, Bhavin Purohit, Reshma Amin, R Arun, Deepika R Pai

“…By using this technique, patients are more satisfied with their dentures and the adaption time is shortened.…”
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The One-Gate Management System And Temple Conservation: A Comparative Study Of Borobudur And Angkor Wat Temples by Ajie Wicaksono, Ebtana Sella Mayang Fitri, Tio Anggara, Sochenda Sum

“…The study concludes that single-gate management has the potential to enhance efficiency and synergy but requires adaptive strategies to ensure conservation sustainability. …”
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Neo-traditionalism as a factor of neoconservative modernization: specificity of the evolution of power and control by Valentin Tyan

“…Neotraditionalist political practice in recent years has revealed a number of negative aspects in the political life of Russian society: the dominance of the party in power, the verticalization of power, the adaptation of power in the consolidation of society. …”
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State of the Art in Automated Operational Modal Identification: Algorithms, Applications, and Future Perspectives by Hasan Mostafaei, Mahdi Ghamami

“…Advanced SSI implementations that incorporate real-time recursive estimation, adaptive stabilization criteria, and automated mode selection are also discussed. …”
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