Hybrid Text Embedding and Evolutionary Algorithm Approach for Topic Clustering in Online Discussion Forums by Ibrahim Bouabdallaoui, Fatima Guerouate, Mohammed Sbihi

“…This study introduces an innovative methodology for topic clustering by combining text embedding techniques—Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and BERT—trained on a singular autoencoder. Additionally, it proposes an amalgamation of K-Means and Genetic Algorithms for clustering topics within triadic discussion forum threads. …”
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HHV-8-Associated Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Pathogenesis in an HIV-Positive Patient by Carlo Guerrero, Tania Jain, Katalin Kelemen

“…The World Health Organization has recently updated the classification of HHV-8-associated LPDs by introducing HHV-8-positive germinotropic LPD (GLPD) in addition to the previously recognized entities of HHV-8-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (DLBCL, NOS), primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), and HHV-8-positive multicentric Castleman’s disease (MCD). …”
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Characterization and Modelling of Multiscale Natural Fractures in Shale Reservoirs: A Case Study from a Block in the Southern Sichuan Basin by Shaohua Gai, Ailin Jia, Yunsheng Wei, Ruohan Liu

“…We find that faults identified by the ant tracking result are excellent in line with Macroscale faults interpreted directly from seismic data. In addition, Mesoscale fractures are indicated from the ant tracking result, which are in accord with breakpoint in the well and in keeping with tectonic history of the area. …”
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Determining The Impact Of Green Distribution Activities On Perceived Business Performance: Kocaeli Logistics Enterprises Application by Ömer Ellibeş, Mualla Akçadağ

“…On the other side, in today's market, corporations use performance measurements to obtain a competitive advantage. Additionally, performance metrics help organizations guarantee customer happiness. …”
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Effects of Environmental Variability on the Genus Olea L. by Atayeva Leyla, Ahmadova Sariye, Nasirli Lala, Aghayeva Jamala, Zakharova Gulnar, Mammadova Vagida

“…According to the results of the analysis of irrigation water in this area, it was determined that the EC is 5.46 mS/cm. In addition, excessive salinization caused an increase in the Na level in the leaves, gas exchange, growth retardation and a decrease in yield. …”
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A Novel Acoustic Ventilation Barrier Based on the Block-Shaped Space-Coiling Metamaterial by Qiaoyun Wu, Zhe Xu, Zhifeng Xu, Lan Ding, Chunfeng Zhao

“…To obtain a more in-depth understanding of the noise reduction effect, the influence of the design parameters on transmission loss is numerically studied. Additionally, we conduct both numerical and experimental studies on the transmission loss and the ventilation performance of a full-scale meta-unit. …”
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First report of the invasive snail Pomacea canaliculata in Kenya by Alan G. Buddie, Ivan Rwomushana, Lisa C. Offord, Simeon Kibet, Fernadis Makale, Djamila Djeddour, Giovanni Cafa, Koskei K. Vincent, Alexander M. Muvea, Duncan Chacha, Roger K. Day

“…This timely identification shows the benefit of molecular identification and the need for robust species identifications: even a curated sequence database such as that provided by the Barcoding of Life Data system may require additional checks on the veracity of the underlying identifications. …”
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IKEChecker: grammar-guided stateful fuzzer for IKE protocol implementions by ZHENG Yonghui, ZHAO Dongliang, GU Chunxiang, ZHANG Xieli

“…To address these issues, a mutation strategy based on the grammar of the IKE protocol was designed, aiming to reduce the generation of invalid test cases while increasing the diversity of generated test cases. Additionally, an evolutionary strategy-based mutation scheduling scheme was introduced, which automatically optimized the probability distribution of mutation operators, further increasing the likelihood of generating high-quality test cases. …”
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Analysis and Study on Long-Term and Phased Target Values of Soil and Water Conservation Rate in Guizhou Province Based on GIS by LIU Xiaolin, JIN Pingwei, WANG Juan, SHI Yandong, JIANG Xuebing, LUO Yudong, ZENG Xiaolei, KANG Qing

“…Scientific determination of the target value of soil and water conservation rate in Guizhou Province can provide a supporting basis for the high-quality development of soil and water conservation in Guizhou Province in the new period.Referring to the Guidelines for Determining Soil and Water Conservation Rate Targets formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources,this paper comprehensively considers the actual natural endowment conditions and social and economic development requirements of Guizhou Province and systematically predicts the control situation of water and soil erosion in Guizhou Province in the next 30 years by using the dynamic monitoring data of land use,topography,vegetation, rocky desertification,and water and soil erosion in Guizhou Province and employing the GIS statistical method of spatial superposition.In addition, the long-term threshold of soil and water conservation rate in 2050 and the phased target values in 2025,2030,and 2035 are determined,respectively.The results show that the long-term fully treatable area of soil and water erosion of Guizhou Province is 17 267.06 km²,and the long-term threshold of soil and water conservation rate in 2050 is 83.12%.The phased target values of soil and water conservation rate in 2025,2030,and 2035 are 75.05%,76.74%,and 78.40% respectively.The target value of soil and water conservation rate at each phase is in line with the soil and water conservation planning and the task of water and soil erosion control of Guizhou Province,and it can provide a basis for carrying out soil and water conservation work in Guizhou Province in the new period.…”
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Nicotinamide mononucleotide boosts the development of bovine oocyte by enhancing mitochondrial function and reducing chromosome lagging by Shu Hashimoto, Udayanga Gamage, Yuki Inoue, Hisataka Iwata, Yoshiharu Morimoto

“…Bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were matured in a culture medium supplemented with 0–100 μM nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a precursor of NAD(H). The addition of NMN caused an increase in intracellular NAD(H) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate levels, leading to enhanced competence for development to the blastocyst stage after IVF. …”
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Kinect-Based Exergames Tailored to Parkinson Patients by Ioannis Pachoulakis, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, Anastasia Analyti

“…When the patient’s movements, as detected by Kinect, “match” a preprogrammed gesture, an onscreen 3D cartoon avatar responds according to the game context at hand. In addition, ingame decision-making aims at improving cognitive reaction.…”
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Evaluation of the Risk of Recurrence in Patients with Local Advanced Rectal Tumours by Different Radiomic Analysis Approaches by Alaa Khadidos, Adil Khadidos, Olfat M. Mirza, Tawfiq Hasanin, Wegayehu Enbeyle, Abdulsattar Abdullah Hamad

“…In this study, we evaluated and compared six conventional learning models and a deep learning model, based on MRI textural analysis of patients with locally advanced rectal tumours, correlated with the risk of recidivism; in traditional learning, we compared 2D image analysis models vs. 3D image analysis models, models based on a textural analysis of the tumour versus models taking into account the peritumoural environment in addition to the tumour itself. In deep learning, we built a 16-layer convolutional neural network model, driven by a 2D MRI image database comprising both the native images and the bounding box corresponding to each image.…”
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Nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete shells and the compressive membrane action on bridge deck slabs by Beatriz da Costa Fernandes, Jordlly Reydson de Barros Silva, Bernardo Horowitz

“…It has been shown to be capable of predicting the complete behavior of reinforced concrete shell elements, with good accuracy and low computational cost. Additionally, a study was conducted on the Compressive Membrane Action (CMA) on bridge deck slabs, which tends to increase the load capacity of these slabs. …”
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Stubble Management Plays a Greater Role than Tillage Practice in Shaping Soil Microbiome Structure and Function by Chang Xu, Ruey Toh, Jishun Li, Yi Zhou, Matthew D. Denton

“…However, tillage practice did not influence the structure or diversity of the soil prokaryote community. …”
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Clinical Significance of NKD Inhibitor of WNT Signaling Pathway 1 (NKD1) in Glioblastoma by Lijun Li, Ruiying Gao, Weizhong Huangfu, Fang Zhang, Ruixia Wang

“…Overexpressing NKD1 in glioblastoma cell lines can significantly attenuate cell proliferation. In addition, expression of NKD1 in glioblastoma is negatively correlated to the T cell infiltration, indicating it may have crosstalk with the tumor immune microenvironment. …”
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Identification of Public Awareness on Environmental Effects and Recycling of Waste Vegetable Oils: The Case of Malatya Province by Nesrin Dursun

“…Conducting surveys can determine the existence of this conscience and public awareness on environmental issues. In addition, survey results guide the activities of municipalities, public institutions and non-governmental organizations that work to prevent environmental pollution. …”
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Comparative study of long short-term memory (LSTM), bidirectional LSTM, and traditional machine learning approaches for energy consumption prediction by Hamed Alizadegan, Behzad Rashidi Malki, Arian Radmehr, Hossein Karimi, Mohsen Asghari Ilani

“…To ensure a fair evaluation, we compare the performance of our proposed approach with traditional neural networks, time-series forecasting methods, and conventional decline curves. Additionally, individual models based on LSTM, Bi-LSTM, and other machine learning methods are implemented for a comprehensive assessment. …”
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Using ERA-5 LAND reanalysis rainfall data to better evaluate the performance of the regional shallow landslide early warning system of Piemonte (north-western Italy) in the context... by Valentina Botto, Davide Tiranti, Simona Barbarino, Christian Ronchi

“…This paper is an update of a previous study, adding to the analysis recent widespread landslide events covering a wider time range with new precipitation data (additional 4 years). The primary difference lies in the use of a different method to analyze the rainfall responsible for the occurrence of shallow landslides. …”
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The Role of the Sustainable Development Concept in Shaping Energy Policy Transformations in the Caspian Region Countries by R. A. Aliev

“…The research endeavor seeks to determine the main directions for transforming the energy policies of oil and gas producing countries in the Caspian region in response to imperatives of sustainable development.At present, the most relevant aspects of energy policy in the Caspian countries involve the further development of oil and gas projects, strict adherence to environmental standards and regulations, ensuring energy efficiency across the entire production chain, and the implementation of "operational decarbonization" measures and carbon capture and storage technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of the fuel and energy complex. Additionally, to mitigate climate risks in the Caspian region, strategic energy policy priorities should encompass resource diversification towards the advancement of carbon-free generation based on renewable energy sources.The study assesses the potential of the Caspian countries not only in implementing "operational decarbonization" measures but also in developing renewable and low-carbon energy sources. …”
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The Effects of Punica granatum Flower Extract on Skin Injuries Induced by Burn in Rats by Ebrahim Nasiri, Seyed Jalal Hosseinimehr, Jafar Akbari, Mohammad Azadbakht, Soheil Azizi

“…The wound area and healing time were assessed. In addition, percentage wound contraction and histopathological characteristics such as neovascularization and collagen formation were determined. …”
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