Super-Resolution Reconstruction of Motor Long-Wave Infrared Images Based on Improved USR-Net by Darong Zhu, Ziyan Sun, Fangbin Wang

“…Experimental results indicate that, for 2x degraded images, the proposed method achieves a Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) value exceeding 41 dB, outperforming other methods, with the Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) reaching 0.9872. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Brittleness on the Dynamic Mechanical Behaviors of the Coal Measures Sandstone by Junce Xu, Hai Pu, Ziheng Sha

“…As one of the most crucial mechanical parameters of the rock materials, the effect of brittleness on the deformation and failure is of great practical significance for geotechnical construction and disaster prevention and mitigation. …”
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Enhancing spectral imaging with multi-condition image fusion by Joana Teixeira, Tomás Lopes, Diana Capela, Catarina S. Monteiro, Diana Guimarães, Alexandre Lima, Pedro A. S. Jorge, Nuno A. Silva

“…Results show a consistent improvement in overall contrast and peak signal-to-noise ratios of the merged images compared to single-condition images. …”
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Exploration of Erdaohe Silver Polymetallic Deposit in Inner Mongolia based on Induced Polarization Method by Baoyou Li, Zhiqing Shi, Zhiguang Yang, Lan Xu, Hanlie Cheng, David Sturdivant

“…Whether the problem is solved or not has a strong practical significance for the current and future prospecting work in this area. …”
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Analysis of unmapped regions associated with long deletions in Korean whole genome sequences based on short read data by Yuna Lee, Kiejung Park, Insong Koh

“…This eventually reached a peak of 80.9% of the total UMRs found in this study. …”
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Qualitative Assessment of Soil Carbon in a Rehabilitated Forest Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy by Huck-Ywih Ch'ng, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Nik Muhamad Ab. Majid

“…The band at 1630 cm-1 was assigned to carboxylic and aromatic groups. Increase in peak intensity at 1510 cm-1 was because C/N ratio increased with increasing soil depth. …”
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Hip Stability Isometric Test (HipSIT): Concurrent Validity and Reference Values for CrossFit® Participants by Thiago R T Santos, Ana Luiza R Rodrigues, Henrique M P Faria, Stéphane M Teixeira, Livia S Pogetti, Andressa Silva, Renan A Resende, Juliana M Ocarino

“…# Background The Hip Stability Isometric Test (HipSIT) is a practical clinical assessment of posterolateral hip muscle performance. …”
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Storm water runoff studies in built-up watershed areas using curve number and remote sensing techniques by Arati Reddy Nilap, H. N. Rajakumara, Ali Aldrees, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

“…The study combines the growth of urban landscape to estimate the maximum surface runoff and aimed to quantify this runoff generated and peak discharge for better urban management practices. …”
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Preseason Workload in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers by Bennett Tabaracci, Shraddha Sudhir, Matthew Gauthier, Lindsay Hannigan

“…Although there are some arbitrary guidelines for number of throws during practices and games, there is no current information on workload during preseason in baseball pitchers…”
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Spatiotemporal Traffic Density Estimation Based on ADAS Probe Data by Donghyun Lim, Younghoon Seo, Eunjeong Ko, Jaehyun(Jason) So, Hyungjoo Kim

“…It indicates that fairly accurate traffic density estimation is feasible using probe vehicles that correspond to half of the vehicles driven on the road. Therefore, this practical approach is expected to mitigate the burden of density estimation, particularly in future road systems in which ADAS and autonomous vehicles are prevalent.…”
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Experimental Study on Uniaxial Compression Fracture Process of Marble Specimens with Circular Holes with Different Diameters by Peng Yan-yan, Xing Ming-hong, Lin Qun-chao, Guo Peng-fei

“…Physical tests show that the uniaxial compressive strength of marble specimens with circular holes and the dispersion of measured peak stress data decrease with the increase of hole diameter. …”
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PMEDM process parameter optimization for machining superalloy MONEL 400 by Abhishek Kumar, Manoj Nikam, T Jagadeesha, Ateekh Ur Rehman, Ajay S Bhongade, Teli Shivagond

“…The research aims to improve sustainable machining practices while providing environmental benefits.…”
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Loading and Skeletal Development and Maintenance by P. Bergmann, J. J. Body, S. Boonen, Y. Boutsen, J. P. Devogelaer, S. Goemaere, J. Kaufman, J. Y. Reginster, S. Rozenberg

“…Exercising during growth increases peak bone mass, and could be beneficial with regards to osteoporosis later in life, but the gain could be lost if training is abandoned. …”
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The evolution of gender studies in physical education: insights from a bibliometric analysis by Bustanol Arifin, Abdurrohman Muzakki, Ratko Pavlović, Edi Setiawan

“…Emerging patterns and themes highlight the complexity of gender issues in this context, emphasising the need for ongoing research and practical interventions to promote gender equality. …”
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Research on low carbon dispatch technology for wind and solar grid connection in the Gobi Desert and barren land areas by Yanhong Ma, QingQuan Lv, Jianmei Zhang, Chunxiang Yang, Qiang Zhou

“…Concurrently, the lower-level model harmonizes various peak-shaving resources and incorporates a tiered carbon trading cost, thus establishing a multi-objective “source-grid-load-storage” collaborative low-carbon scheduling framework. …”
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Predicting hydropower generation: A comparative analysis of Machine learning models and optimization algorithms for enhanced forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency by Chunyang Wang, Chao Li, Yudong Feng, Shoufeng Wang

“…Hydropower is a significant renewable resource due to its cost-effectiveness, low environmental impact, and capability to meet peak electricity demands. Optimizing hydropower generation is crucial for addressing economic and environmental concerns, though it requires comprehensive monitoring and understanding of energy conversion processes. …”
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Visualization of Observational Learning and Peer Influence on Plastic Waste Diversity in the Campus Environment Using ArcGIS by Nüket Sivri, Atilla Aydoğdu, Vildan Zülal Sönmez, Ceyhun Akarsu

“…Ultimately, the study emphasizes the need to support youth through various initiatives that exemplify ecological practices to encourage the adoption of sustainable solutions and urge authorities to take immediate action.…”
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Lower Limb Ground Reaction Force and Center of Pressure Asymmetry During Bodyweight Squats by Kelci B. Hannan, Adam C. King

“… # Methods Eighteen healthy individuals completed two sets of 20 squats at two tempos (preferred tempo and 60 bpm) while ground reaction force and center of pressure data were recorded using dual force plates. Peak vertical ground reaction force, force impulse, and center of pressure (COP) standard deviation in the anterior-posterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) direction were calculated and analyzed to identify any differences between legs, tempo, and as a function of repetitions. …”
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Comprehensive benefits evaluation of low impact development using scenario analysis and fuzzy decision approach by Ting Ni, Xiaohong Zhang, Peng Leng, Mark Pelling, Jiuping Xu

“…Additionally, this study identifies practical LID implementation priorities for local decision-makers. …”
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Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders in the context of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic by R. Kaladytė Lokominienė

“…In case COVID-19 is diagnosed, the physician must ensure the maintenance of previous medications, especially adequate doses of levodopa/peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor to avoid rigidity with contractures and respiratory impairment with reduced vital capacity and peak expiratory flow. …”
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