Performance Analysis of Iteratively Decoded Convergent Source Mapping with Sphere Packing-Assisted Differential Space-Time Spreading Technique for Efficient Video Transmission by Ishtiaque Ahmed, Nasru Minallah, Jaroslav Frnda, Jan Nedoma

“…The proposed system follows the concept of iterations between the Soft-Bit Source-Decoder (SBSD) and Recursive Systematic Convolutional (RSC) decoder. …”
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Retrieval of water quality parameters based on IOA-ML models and their response to short-term hydrometeorological factors by Wentong Hu, Donghao Miao, Chi Zhang, Zixian He, Wenquan Gu, Dongguo Shao

“…Study focus: Large-scale and high-precision estimation of water quality parameters (WQPs) is critical in explaining the spatiotemporal dynamics and clarifying their response to short-term hydrometeorological factors. …”
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Integrating Motivation Theory into the AIED Curriculum for Technical Education: Examining the Impact on Learning Outcomes and the Moderating Role of Computer Self-Efficacy by Shao-Hsun Chang, Kai-Chao Yao, Yao-Ting Chen, Cheng-Yang Chung, Wei-Lun Huang, Wei-Sho Ho

“…Data were collected through a stratified random sampling method from 19 universities in Taiwan, involving 200 students who had completed five core AI-related courses, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, big data, and robotics. The analysis, conducted using PLS-SEM, revealed that AI course quality directly and indirectly influences learners’ behavioral intentions through mediating variables such as learning satisfaction, computer self-efficacy, technological literacy, and computer learning motivation. …”
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Prediction of runoff in the upper reaches of the Hei River based on the LSTM model guided by physical mechanisms by Huazhu Xue, Chaoqiang Guo, Guotao Dong, Chenchen Zhang, Yaokang Lian, Qian Yuan

“…This model improvement method demonstrated high streamflow prediction accuracy and interpretability, providing a scientific basis for water resource planning and management.…”
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Impact of multiple maize technology package adoption on the production efficiency and food security of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia: Evidence from the Sidama region by Ashenafi Guye, Tewodros Tefera, Million Sileshi, Abdi-Khalil Edriss

“…The cross-sectional data of 424 sample farmers owing 545 maize plots were collected using multistage sampling approaches. The selection-bias corrected multinomial endogenous switching regression (MESR) model was employed to assess the impact of improved maize seed, chemical fertilizers, and row planting adoption on the production efficiency and food security of smallholder maize-producing farmers. …”
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Analysis and Design of Dual Mode Power Split Continuously Variable Transmission by Zhen Wang, Yahui Cui, Baohui Xu, Xiaofeng Xue

“…When the speed ratio range is <inline-formula><alternatives><math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M2"><mn mathvariant="normal">0.4</mn><mo>&lt;</mo><mi mathvariant="normal">τ</mi><mo>&lt;</mo><mn mathvariant="normal">1.8</mn></math><graphic specific-use="big" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="alternativeImage/86fcda86-cb04-4373-95da-46ec98e0541b-M002.jpg"><?…”
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Journey across extrinsic tactics for power improvements of triboelectric energy harvesting beyond intrinsic materials and device structures: A concise review by Ahmed Mahfuz Tamim, Yebin Lee, Jung Hwan Park, Geon-Tae Hwang, Chang Kyu Jeong

“…The swift evolution of technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data has created an unparalleled need for self-powered sensors and devices. …”
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SSRFSC flipping decoding algorithm based on critical simplification set for polar codes by GUO Rui, LIU Yang, HE Meilin, LIU Zhaoting, ZHAO Yinan

“…Firstly, the information bit of the longest repetition (REP) node in SSR was selected as candidate bit (CB), thus constructing a CSS based on SSR. …”
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Cross-Shaped Heat Tensor Network for Morphometric Analysis Using Zebrafish Larvae Feature Keypoints by Xin Chai, Tan Sun, Zhaoxin Li, Yanqi Zhang, Qixin Sun, Ning Zhang, Jing Qiu, Xiujuan Chai

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A dataset from the Cryptogamia-Lichenes section of the Herbarium Universitatis Taurinensis (TO) by Rosanna Piervittori, Deborah Isocrono, Enrica Matteucci, Mariagrazia Morando, Luca Dessì, Laura Guglielmone, Heimo Rainer, Stefano Martellos, Andrea Moro, Pier Luigi Nimis, Matteo Conti, Sergio Enrico Favero-Longo

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Associations Between Both Adaptive and Maladaptive Personality Constructs and Emotional Load and Content of Adult Dreams by Saeid Komasi, Amin Nazari, Behrooz Faridmarandi, Mozhgan Saeidi, Mostafa Bahremand, Taherh Shadman, Atefeh Mirani, Parisa Nazarpour, Zhaleh Kiani, Ali Zakiei

“…Negative load is characterized by low agreeableness and high negative affectivity, while positive load is characterized by high agreeableness and low detachment. …”
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Artificial intelligence in dentistry—A review by Hao Ding, Jiamin Wu, Wuyuan Zhao, Jukka P. Matinlinna, Jukka P. Matinlinna, Michael F. Burrow, James K. H. Tsoi

“…Owing to the rapid development of three cornerstones of current AI technology—big data (coming through digital devices), computational power, and AI algorithm—in the past two decades, AI applications have started to provide convenience to people's lives. …”
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Considerations in assessing blood glucose in mice: coping with interferences of intraperitoneal injection, noise, fasting, housing and blood sampling by Si-Li Zheng, Xue-Lian Wang, Pin Wang, Jin Chen, Chao-Yu Miao

“…Methods Animals were fed common chow or high-fat diet, without fasting or with a fasting duration of 6 h in the daytime or overnight before the test. …”
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Analysis of Factors Affecting Consumer Decision-Making in Choosing Online Food Delivery in Indonesia by Elysia Elverda, Tasliyah Athaya Nahdah, Sambudi Hamali

“…A questionnaire was distributed to 724 online food delivery (OFD) consumers in several big cities of Indonesia, including Jabodetabek, Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, Balikpapan, and Yogyakarta. …”
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Common agricultural weeds among alien invasive plants in China: Species lists and their practical managing strategies by Zeyue Huang, Min Lin, Guoqi Chen

“…Plant invasion is a big challenge to weed management of agricultural lands. …”
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Designing Buildings and Building Environments for Greater Resilience against the Encroachment of Seasonal Forest Fires by Adekunle Olubowale Mofolasayo

“…Aim: The threat of forest fires in residential communities close to the urban-wildland interface is a big concern in the face of limited manpower for firefighting operations. …”
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The hidden impact: social isolation and inflammation’s role in pancreatic cancer risk among those with diabetes by Lilu Ding, Jing Qian, Ruoqi Dai, Hui Zhang, Jingyou Miao, Jing Wang, Min Yu, Xiao Tan, Yingjun Li

“…Results Individuals with high social isolation were more likely to be male, smokers, non-drinkers, and have shorter sleep duration. …”
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Location optimization of urban fire stations considering the variations in fire service demands: a bi-objective coverage model by Yulong Chen, Jing Yao, Shaohua Wang, Zhizhu Lai, Leying Wu, Guanpeng Dong

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In-vessel co-composting of yard waste and food waste: an approach for sustainable waste management in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia by Amirhossein Malakahmad, Natasha Binti Idrus, Motasem S. Abualqumboz, Sara Yavari, Shamsul Rahman M. Kutty

“…Abstract Purpose Huge amount of yard waste is produced in cities with excessive agricultural activities like Cameron Highlands, Malaysia where most of the time the yard waste is being managed poorly and big portion of it ends in dump sites. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the applicability of converting yard waste generated in Cameron Highlands Malaysia into high-quality and fast compost via in-vessel method. …”
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Diversité de la flore ligneuse à la périphérie du Parc national de Waza (Cameroun) by Evaliste Remi Jiagho, Louis Zapfack, Louis Paul Roger Kabelong Banoho, Moise Tsayem-Demaze, Jeannine Corbonnois, Paul Tchawa

“…The vertical structure shows that the future stems and the regeneration stems are less represented, with a very big difference as compared to other stems, an indication that the entire ecosystem is in a state of degradation. …”
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