Linguistic Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Archimedean Power Muirhead Mean Operators for Multiattribute Group Decision-Making by Yuchu Qin, Xiaolan Cui, Meifa Huang, Yanru Zhong, Zhemin Tang, Peizhi Shi

“…After that, a new method for solving the MAGDM problems based on LIVIFNs is designed on the basis of the weighted AO. Finally, the designed method is illustrated via a practical example, and the presented AOs are evaluated via experiments and comparisons.…”
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Polluting potential of post-Fenton products in landfill leachate treatment by M.R. Sabour, A. Amiri

“…For the mass removal efficiency response, it seemed that appropriate balance of the oxidation/coagulation had considerable role through Fe2+ dosage and [H2O2]/[Fe2+] ratio. Finally, by including further conventional parameters such as sludge quantity, the best operational conditions (X1 = 5.7, X2 = 16, X3 = 207 mM) were optimized by response surface methodology to 27.4% and 14.4% for sludge and effluent mass content ratio, respectively, and 58.1% for mass removal efficiency. …”
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Posterior Capsule Opacification after Cataract Surgery via Implantation with Hydrophobic Acrylic Lens Compared with Silicone Intraocular Lens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ye Rin Kwon, Yoo Na Hwang, Sung Min Kim

“…Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and retrospective studies were finally included. The main outcomes were PCO value and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd : YAG) capsulotomy rate. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Mechanical Behavior of a Novel Bidirectional, Prestressed, Prefabricated, Composite Hollow-Core Slab by Junyan Jin, Weicheng Hu, Fuyan Zheng, Bitao Wu

“…Then, in the pre-set transverse apertures, several pieces of unidirectional, prestressed, precast hollow-core slabs that are implanted in the core mold are connected in series with high-strength strands and prestressed; finally, we obtain a bidirectional, prestressed, prefabricated composite slab. …”
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Effect of Photovoltaic Energy-Saving Window Factors on Building Heating Load Under Three Control Modes by Jiayi Li, Jianmei Wu, Hongpeng Xu

“…Next, using a validated model, the correlation between key factors and heating load was analyzed under the above three modes. Finally, the impact of configurations on heating load under the three control modes was clarified. …”
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Enhancing Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection for Cloud Computing-Assisted Vehicular Network of Autonomous Electric Vehicles: Applications of Machine Learning by Tiansheng Yang, Ruikai Sun, Rajkumar Singh Rathore, Imran Baig

“…The performance of different ML algorithms in the literature is also collated and compared. Finally, the paper discusses the challenges and future research directions of ML algorithms when applied to vehicular cloud computing.…”
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Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)-Based Lock-In Amplifier System with Signal Enhancement: A Comprehensive Review on the Design for Advanced Measurement Applications by Jose Alejandro Galaviz-Aguilar, Cesar Vargas-Rosales, Francisco Falcone, Carlos Aguilar-Avelar

“…Furthermore, the document highlights a novel method to enhance the spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), thereby advancing the precision and effectiveness of LIAs in complex measurement environments. Finally, we summarize the diverse applications of impedance measurement, highlighting the wide range of fields that can benefit from the design of high performance in modern measurement technologies.…”
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Selection of electrochemical and electrical energy storage systems for off-grid renewable energy mini-grids: A review by Isaac Gwayi, Sarah Paul Ayeng’o, Cuthbert Z.M. Kimambo

“…Furthermore, trade-offs between ESSs options are analysed and the study recommends hybridisation of Li-ion, Pb-Acid and SC to further improve performance of the hybrid storage. Finally, challenges in deploying the proposed hybrid energy storage system (HESS) configurations are discussed and areas needing further research for improvement are proposed.…”
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Selection of Sustainable Building Material Using Multicriteria Decision-Making Model: A Case of Masonry Work in Lideta Subcity, Addis Ababa by Diriba Tegegne, Mebratu Abera, Esayas Alemayehu

“…Then, prioritization was made on the bases of the weight of the criteria. Finally, an alternative with a high score shall be selected. …”
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Estimation of the Resistivity Index via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Log Data Based on Fractal Theory by Cheng Feng, Chuang Han, Wenxing Duan, Wei Wang, Yuntao Zhong, Ziyan Feng, Ning Zhang

“…The average relative errors of estimated resistivity indices and experimental results are smaller than 8%, and those of the regressed saturation index are smaller than 5%. Finally, the established model was applied in log data processing and interpretation with good effects. …”
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A Review of the Self-Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System Based on Future Traffic Environment by Yizhe Wang, Xiaoguang Yang, Hailun Liang, Yangdong Liu

“…The article investigates the development of commonly used self-adaptive signal control systems in the world, their technical characteristics, the current research status of self-adaptive control methods, and the signal control methods for heterogeneous traffic flow composed of connected vehicles and autonomous vehicles. Finally, the article concluded that signal control based on multiagent reinforcement learning is a kind of closed-loop feedback adaptive control method, which outperforms many counterparts in terms of real-time characteristic, accuracy, and self-learning and therefore will be an important research focus of control method in future due to the property of “model-free” and “self-learning” that well accommodates the abundance of traffic information data. …”
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Do Not Miss the Tumor: A Novel Presentation of Osteosarcoma by Michael DePalma, Sachin Gupta, Jie Nguyen, Divya Talwar, Alexandre Arkader, Lawrence Wells

“…Additionally, we believe these clinicians should have a low threshold to refer patients to orthopedists or oncologic specialists in the cases of persistent pain or inconsistencies with history, physical exam, and diagnostic studies. Finally, direct communication and discussion between radiologists and referring clinicians helps decrease delays in diagnosing of osteosarcoma and other life-threatening conditions.…”
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Solving the Fragment Complexity of Official, Social, and Sensorial Urban Data by Hui Liu, Jingqing Jiang, Yaowei Hou, Jie Song

“…Experiments show that, in comparison with B + -Tree, LSM-Tree, and AVL-Tree, the query time of ATree is 1.1x, 1.5x, and 1.2x faster, respectively. Finally, we integrate our proposition with HBase, namely, UrbanBase, whose query performance is 1.3x faster than the original HBase.…”
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Analysis of the Vibration and Chatter Stability of a Tapered Composite Boring Bar by Chunjin Zhang, Yongsheng Ren, Shujuan Ji, Jinfeng Zhang

“…Third, we verify the convergence of chatter stability of the boring bar model. Finally, the chatter stability of the tapered composite boring bar is analyzed comprehensively. …”
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Micro-classification of orchards and agricultural croplands by applying object based image analysis and fuzzy algorithms for estimating the area under cultivation by Bakhtiar Feizizadeh, Ali KHedmat Zadeh, Mohammad Reza Nikjoo

“…In order to applying the validation of results, the accuracy assessment step was performed and the finally overall accuracy of 93.6 was obtained for the derived map. …”
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Deformation Characterisation and Distress Diagnosis of a Metro Shield Tunnel by Adjacent Constructions by Ting-jin Liu, Si-wei Chen, Hong-yuan Liu

“…Furthermore, the tunnel linings are studied numerically and theoretically to obtain the limitations of tunnel deformation and discuss why tunnel distresses of water seepage, concrete spalling, and segmental cracking occur. Finally, on the basis of the analyses and discussions above, counteracting corrective measures, including compensation grouting soil strengthening and bonded steel plates, are adopted as exterior and interior strengthening methods, respectively, to eliminate further tunnel distresses and ensure safe operation. …”
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Corrosion behavior of TC18 titanium alloy with different initial microstructures in salt spray by Hui Li, Baogang Wang, Junsheng Yang, Xiaopeng Liu, Jianyi Zhang, Ruiqi Ye

“…The pitting corrosion resistance of TC18 titanium alloy can be effectively enhanced by its initial equiaxed microstructure, which has a smaller grain size, as evidenced by microstructural analysis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results, and complementary evaluation analysis of Tafel polarization curves. Finally, a comprehensive discussion of the salt spray corrosion mechanism of TC18 titanium alloy is provided. …”
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Experimental Study on Gas–Water Relative Permeability Characteristics of Tight Sandstone Reservoir in Ordos Basin by Xiaoxia Ren, Aifen Li, Asadullah Memon

“…Then, the gas was injected under constant pressure, and the water was injected with a constant flow rate. Finally, the relative permeability values of gas and water phases were calculated based on Darcy’s law. …”
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Thermocatalytic pyrolysis of low-value waste biomass: Thermal decomposition, kinetics behaviour, and biochar characterization by Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Sampath Chinnam, Abhishek Sharma

“…Additionally, CaO incorporation increased biochar bulk density but reduced its higher heating value (HHV) due to changes in elemental composition. Finally, Raman spectroscopy indicated a decline in graphitic content with the addition of CaO.…”
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Evaluating the Relationship Between Relative Permittivity and Infill Density in 3D Printed Dielectric Slabs by Bibek Kattel, Winn Elliott Hutchcraft, Richard K. Gordon

“…Therefore, an equation is introduced to estimate the permittivity of a 3D printed substrate when solid layers are incorporated. Finally, the practical applicability of this relationship is demonstrated by fabricating a 3D printed patch antenna with a 50% infill density substrate, establishing infill density as a crucial parameter in radio frequency design when using additive manufacturing methods.…”
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