Geodetector-Based Analysis of Spatiotemporal Distribution Characteristics and Influencing Mechanisms for Rural Homestays in Beijing by Yiyuan Hei, Yifei Sui, Wei Gao, Mei Zhao, Min Hu, Mengyuan Gao

“…Geodetector quantification identifies the proximity to transportation nodes and vegetation coverage as primary spatial determinants, while socioeconomic factors demonstrate comparatively limited influence—contrasting sharply with urban contexts. …”
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An inference approach for assessing place-based vulnerability to heat mortality by Junkang Xu, Chao Fan, Xing Su, Haoying Han

“…We find that the lack of vegetation coverages drives mortality in the Southern U.S. and among Hispanic people. …”
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A national survey-based method for monitoring noncommunicable disease risk factors among adolescents aged 15–17 years across India by Kalpanapriya D, Sadanandam Vemula

“…Key findings indicate that 3.1 % (95 % CI: 2.0 %–4.7 %) of adolescents reported current daily tobacco use, while 25.2 % (95 % CI: 22.2 %–28.5 %) engaged in insufficient physical activity. …”
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Optimization of Solar Generation and Battery Storage for Electric Vehicle Charging with Demand-Side Management Strategies by César Berna-Escriche, Lucas Álvarez-Piñeiro, David Blanco

“…The integration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) with solar power generation is important for decarbonizing the economy. While electrifying transportation reduces Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, its success depends on ensuring that EVs are charged with clean energy, requiring significant increases in photovoltaic capacity and robust Demand-Side Management (DSM) solutions. …”
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Intraspecific Variations in Ecomorphological Functional Traits of Montane Stream-Dwelling Frogs Were Driven by Their Microhabitat Conditions by Xiwen Peng, Da Kang, Guangfeng Chen, Suwen Hu, Zijian Sun, Tian Zhao

“…Redundancy analysis demonstrated that microhabitat variables, particularly air humidity, flow rate, and rock coverage, were linked to trait variations. For example, air humidity and flow rate significantly influenced <i>Q. boulengeri</i>’s body and limb proportions, while flow rate affected <i>A. sinensis</i>’s snout and limb morphology. …”
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Beyond quantity: Image segmentation-based assessment on quality of urban green spaces in China’s 20 major cities by Jiayun Ye, Zhuo Chen, Jianquan Dong

“…Urban green spaces are crucial for promoting ecological sustainability and human well-being. While the quantity of green spaces can be evaluated using simple indicators, the quality of green spaces better reflects the services that vegetation provides to humans. …”
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A Traceable Calibration for Gaseous Elemental Mercury Measurements in Air and Water by Teodor D. Andron, Warren T. Corns, Matthew A. Dexter, Igor Živković, Jože Kotnik, Milena Horvat

“…The gas standard was injected directly, while Hg^II in NIST 3133 was reduced to Hg⁰ and captured on gold traps. …”
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A genetic algorithm-based solution for multi-type maximal covering location problem (MMCLP): application to defense and deterrence by J.D. Lessan, Geoff Pond

“…To this end, we present a multi-type with non-overlapping coverage requirement as an extension to the classical formulation for the maximal covering location problem (MCLP). …”
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Advancing forest functional process understanding through hyper-spatiotemporal LiDAR observation streams by Y. Wang, M. Campos, H. Sorokina, R. Echriti, T. Korpelainen, J. Hyyppä, E. Puttonen

“…Understanding forest functional processes like carbon sequestration, water regulation, and habitat provision is crucial for evaluating ecosystem services and sustainable management. While satellite-based earth observation offers global coverage, its limited spatial-temporal resolution and weather dependency hinder detailed analysis. …”
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Hypoxia driven by Caribbean Sargassum accumulation events by Jose Martinez Ortiz, Jenniffer Perez Perez, Roy A. Armstrong, Juan J. Cruz Motta, Travis A. Courtney

“…While mild/moderate hypoxia was more frequent in summer than in winter, severe hypoxia was only observed following two distinct Sargassum accumulation events in early and mid-September 2023. …”
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Epidemiology and Control of African Swine Fever in Vietnam: A Scoping Review by Vo Dinh Chuong, Rachel A. Schambow, Nguyen Thi Diep, Phan Quang Minh, Nguyen Van Long, Bui Thi To Nga, Andres M. Perez

“…As ASF has transitioned into an endemic phase, sustainable strategies focusing on continuous monitoring, improved vaccination coverage, and education programs are essential in order to mitigate its impacts and ensure the resilience of Vietnam’s swine industry.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Time Series Prediction Algorithms on Multiple Network Function Data of NWDAF by Dasheng Chen, Qi Song, Yinbin Zhang, Ling Li, Zhiming Yang

“…The dataset is carefully anonymized to ensure maximum realism and comprehensiveness, while safeguarding sensitive information. It encompasses eight categories of network functions, with data collected at five-minute intervals. …”
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High-Resolution Mapping of Crossover and Non-crossover Recombination Events by Whole-Genome Re-sequencing of an Avian Pedigree. by Linnéa Smeds, Carina F Mugal, Anna Qvarnström, Hans Ellegren

“…Recombination is an engine of genetic diversity and therefore constitutes a key process in evolutionary biology and genetics. While the outcome of crossover recombination can readily be detected as shuffled alleles by following the inheritance of markers in pedigreed families, the more precise location of both crossover and non-crossover recombination events has been difficult to pinpoint. …”
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Detecting Driver Drowsiness Using Hybrid Facial Features and Ensemble Learning by Changbiao Xu, Wenhao Huang, Jiao Liu, Lang Li

“…Drowsiness while driving poses a significant risk in terms of road safety, making effective drowsiness detection systems essential for the prevention of accidents. …”
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InCrowd-VI: A Realistic Visual–Inertial Dataset for Evaluating Simultaneous Localization and Mapping in Indoor Pedestrian-Rich Spaces for Human Navigation by Marziyeh Bamdad, Hans-Peter Hutter, Alireza Darvishy

“…Under challenging conditions, systems exceeded the required localization accuracy of 0.5 m and the 1% drift threshold, with classical methods showing drift up to 5–10%. While deep learning-based approaches maintained high pose estimation coverage (>90%), they failed to achieve real-time processing speeds necessary for walking pace navigation. …”
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A quantitative evaluation study of China's Long-Term Care insurance policies based on the PMC index model: A case study of 16 pilot policy texts. by Yuzi Wang, Weizheng Wang, Yujie Zhang, Yuan Zeng

“…The study revealed the following findings: (1) Among the 16 cities, only Qingdao's policy achieved a "perfect" rating, with two policies rated as "excellent," 11 as "acceptable," and two as "poor." (2) While most cities allow the involvement of commercial insurance in LTCI administration, there is a lack of clear policy direction for the assessment and service provision by commercial insurers. (3) Dementia care receives significantly less attention compared to physical disabilities. (4) Most cities have underdeveloped financing mechanisms, and family caregiving services are undervalued. …”
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Epidemiology of bovine brucellosis in Costa Rica: Lessons learned from failures in the control of the disease. by Gabriela Hernández-Mora, Nazareth Ruiz-Villalobos, Roberto Bonilla-Montoya, Juan-José Romero-Zúniga, Julio Jiménez-Arias, Rocío González-Barrientos, Elías Barquero-Calvo, Carlos Chacón-Díaz, Norman Rojas, Esteban Chaves-Olarte, Caterina Guzmán-Verri, Edgardo Moreno

“…Cluster one and three are intertwined with isolates from other countries, while clusters two and four have only representatives from CR. …”
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Cooperative Detection for Cell-Free Massive MIMO With Multiple Central Processing Units Under Backhaul Capacity Limitation by Faurdoir Ndimumahoro, Koji Ishibashi

“…Cell-free massive multiple-input multiple-output (CF-mMIMO) systems offer enhanced spectral efficiency (SE) and uniform coverage through cooperative baseband signal processing across geographically distributed, interconnected central processing units (CPUs). …”
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Utilizing UAVs in Wireless Networks: Advantages, Challenges, Objectives, and Solution Methods by Mohammad Javad Sobouti, Amirhossein Mohajerzadeh, Haitham Y. Adarbah, Zahra Rahimi, Hamed Ahmadi

“…We first introduce the main objectives and challenges of UAV placement and trajectory optimization, such as maximizing coverage, throughput, energy efficiency, or reliability, while minimizing interference, delay, or cost. …”
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Knowledge-Based Planning and Multi-criteria Optimization Combination with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Patients with Laryngeal Cancer by Hideharu Miura, Soichiro Ishihara, Masahiro Kenjo, Minoru Nakao, Shuichi Ozawa, Masayuki Kagemoto

“…Conclusions: KBP + MCO could improve dose sparing of the carotid artery while maintaining PTV coverage in laryngeal VMAT.…”
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