SmoothDectector: A Smoothed Dirichlet Multimodal Approach for Combating Fake News on Social Media by Akinlolu Oluwabusayo Ojo, Fatma Najar, Nuha Zamzami, Hanen T. Himdi, Nizar Bouguila

“…These platforms often lack rigorous editorial scrutiny, exacerbating this problem. Although recent studies have explored multimodal fake news detection to learn shared representations of textual and visual information, they often learn discrete latent representations, merely concatenations of multimodal features. …”
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A Raster-Based Multi-Objective Spatial Optimization Framework for Offshore Wind Farm Site-Prospecting by Loukas Katikas, Themistoklis Kontos, Panayiotis Dimitriadis, Marinos Kavouras

“…Siting an offshore wind project is considered a complex planning problem with multiple interrelated objectives and constraints. …”
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SLIP-flood: Soft-combination of Swin Transformer and Lightweight Language-Image Pre-training for Flood Images Classification by Heng Tang, Xiaoping Rui, Jiarui Li, Ninglei Ouyang, Yiheng Xie, Xiaodie Liu, Yiming Bi

“…Flood monitoring is a complex task involving multimodal data mining and multitask collaboration. …”
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Development of cinnamon essential oil-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan/gelatin nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial and antibiofilm actives by Zhilang Xu, Xinxin Wang, Huaqian Liang, Xinying Li, Derong Li, Changdao Mu, Liming Ge, Defu Li

“…Herein, the chitosan/gelatin complex nanoparticles (CGNPs) stabilized Pickering (CGP) emulsion loaded with cinnamon essential oil (CEO) was developed to inhibit and remove bacterial biofilms. …”
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Educational creative task as the main teaching tool for formation of compositional abilities of prospective leaders of the studio of decorative and applied creativity by Ekaterina S. Sachkova

“…In the process of research the theoretical analysis of pedagogical, psychological, methodological literature on the problem of research and empirical methods: pedagogical observation, testing, stating and forming experiments.As a result of the research the specificity of compositional activity in the sphere of decorative and applied art is revealed, the definition and structure of compositional abilities of leaders of the Studio of decorative and applied creativity is formulated, the complex of pedagogical means of formation of compositional abilities of students of higher education institutions of culture and arts - prospective leaders of the Studio of decorative and applied creativity is developed and tested.The formation of compositional abilities of prospective leaders of the Studio of decorative and applied creativity is carried out in the process of specially organized activities, the main content of which is the solution in the prescribed manner and combinations of educational and creative composite tasks presented in various techniques of decorative and applied art and in computer performance, having a certain level of complexity, subjects and orientation. …”
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A Novel Mixed-Precision Quantization Approach for CNNs by Dan Wu, Yanzhi Wang, Yuqi Fei, Guowang Gao

“…Model size and inference speed have brought about major challenges for the deployment of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in many applications. …”
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Development of a Physical Activity Maintenance intervention for people with PERsistent musculoskeletal pain (PAMPER): a mixed-methods study protocol by Lindsay Bearne, Michael Ussher, Mohammed Hudda, Gregory Booth, Danielle D’Lima

“…This study aims to address this problem by developing an intervention to support PA maintenance after a PMP.Methods and analysis This mixed-methods study will be guided by the Medical Research Council guidelines for developing complex interventions and the Behaviour Change Wheel intervention development framework. …”
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Entrepreneurial activity in veterinary medicine is the basis of veterinary service by B. M. Kurtiak, M. S. Romanovych, O. P. Rudenko, Z. A. Guta, M. M. Romanovych

“…The main direction and ultimate goal of reforming the agrarian sector of our country's economy, which directly concerns the veterinary medicine service, is to provide a complex of veterinary services to animal owners. To solve this problem, Ukraine envisages reorganizing the network of state veterinary medicine institutions so that a veterinary service point would operate in the territory of each village council and, in the future, in each large settlement. …”
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: SOME ISSUES IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT by Onum Friday Okoh, Emmanuel Adikwu Ukpoju, Adah Otakwu, Victoria Bukky Ayoola, Lawrence Anebi Enyejo

“…Construction management is a complex and multifaceted discipline that plays a pivotal role in the successful execution of construction projects; despite advancements in technology and project management methodologies, construction projects continue to face a range of common issues that can significantly impact timelines, budgets, and overall project outcomes; this paper provides an in-depth review of the most prevalent challenges encountered in construction management, with a focus on identifying the root causes and proposing practical solutions; key issues explored in this review include delays in project timelines, cost overruns, quality control deficiencies, labor shortages, and communication breakdowns among stakeholders; delays, often resulting from unforeseen site conditions, regulatory approvals, and supply chain disruptions, are analyzed in detail, highlighting their cascading effects on project costs and schedules; the paper also examines the persistent problem of cost overruns, delving into factors such as inaccurate initial estimates, scope changes, and the underestimation of risks; quality control is another critical issue discussed, with a focus on how lapses in adherence to standards and specifications can lead to costly rework and long-term performance issues; the review also addresses the challenge of labor shortages, which have become increasingly prevalent due to demographic shifts and changing industry dynamics, impacting productivity and project delivery; furthermore, the paper explores how communication breakdowns between stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, and clients, can lead to misunderstandings, errors, and delays, ultimately affecting the project’s success; by synthesizing insights from a broad range of case studies and industry reports, this paper not only identifies the most common issues in construction management but also offers evidence-based strategies to mitigate these challenges; emphasizing the importance of proactive planning, robust risk management, and effective communication, this review aims to provide construction professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern construction projects successfully; the findings underscore the critical role of continuous improvement in construction management practices to enhance project outcomes and ensure the long-term viability of the construction industry.…”
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Awareness of a Diagnostic Challenge—A Clinician’s Perspective by Cristina Maria Marginean, Denisa Pirscoveanu, Sergiu Marian Cazacu, Marian Sorin Popescu, Iulia Cristina Marginean, George Alexandru Iacob, Mihaela Popescu

“…Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the main cause of chronic liver disease globally. NAFLD is a complex pathology, considered to be the hepatic expression of metabolic syndrome (MetS). …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HIGHER SCHOOL STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATIVE TRAINING by N. N. Nechayev

“…It is emphasized that this preparation has to become a core of professional development of students and have complex and intersubject character. Communicative competence is offered to be formed progressively, in the process of development among students of subject content of professional activity. …”
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Evaluation of Support Types of Volcanic Clastic Sand and Gravels Based on Electrical Imaging Logging by ZHAO Xiaoqing, WANG Xiangyu, ZHANG Zhiguo, ZHANG Weifeng, CHEN Haifeng

“…The combined effect of river transport and volcanic action during the deposition of volcanic clastic sand conglomerate causes large variations in rock grain size and complex pore structure of different grain size combinations, which affects the reservoir quality. …”
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Using topological data analysis and machine learning to predict customer churn by Marcel Sagming, Reolyn Heymann, Maria Vivien Visaya

“…Abstract Customer churn is a common problem faced by many industries, including telecommunication industries. …”
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Optimizing demulsifier selection for crude oil dehydration: a fuzzy TOPSIS-based multi-criteria decision-making approach by Jianyong Yu, Merwa Alhadrawi, Farag M. A. Altalbawy, Ahmed Rasol Hasson, M. Mehdi Shafieezadeh

“…However, selecting an optimal demulsifier remains a complex problem due to the need to balance separation efficiency, environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, and ease of application. …”
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Computerised analysis of non-conjugate spiral bevel gear mesh using an advanced and fast-converging tooth contact model by Maksat Temirkhan, Andas Amrin

“…In recent years, researchers have proposed several new methods for analyzing gear tooth contact, offering more efficient alternatives to the conventional TCA model. …”
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Dengue dynamics in Binh Thuan province, southern Vietnam: periodicity, synchronicity and climate variability. by Khoa T D Thai, Bernard Cazelles, Nam Van Nguyen, Long Thi Vo, Maciej F Boni, Jeremy Farrar, Cameron P Simmons, H Rogier van Doorn, Peter J de Vries

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dengue is a major global public health problem with increasing incidence and geographic spread. …”
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OPPORTUNITIES OF ELECTRO-OPTIC VISUALIZATION PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT by S. B. Stukalov, D. S. Stukalov, V. I. Kondrikov

“…In the mode of the infrared spectrum information there appears a filtering problem of interference caused by helicopter engine exhaust gases and snow in the sector of observation. …”
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Multi-Scenario Stochastic Optimal Scheduling for Power Systems With Source-Load Matching Based on Pseudo-Inverse Laguerre Polynomials by Jiahao Ye, Lirong Xie, Lan Ma, Yifan Bian, Chuanshi Cui

“…This study uses HMORUN as a solution tool for the multi-objective stochastic optimization scheduling problem (MOSSP). This study uses constraint repair techniques to deal with the complex constraints of the MOSSP model to avoid system load shedding and minimize wind and photovoltaic generation curtailment. …”
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Primary posterior capsulorexis: historical aspects and the current state of the issue by E.V. Egorova, A.O. Direev

“…Therefore, in a number of clinics, the standard algorithm for cataract surgery in children includes not only PPC, but also anterior vitrectomy, although this complex approach is not always effective. As a solution to the problem of opacity of the optical axis after PPC, the technique of «capturing the optics» of the IOL was proposed, which permanently eliminates the opacity of the optical axis behind the IOL and significantly reduces fibrosis, especially in combination with polishing the anterior capsule. …”
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Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis and Treatment Strategy for Women in Late Pregnancy by A. G. Khasanov, Ya. R. Shevchenko, F. F. Badretdinova, E. R. Ibatullin, D. G. Shaibakov

“…Acute appendicitis (OA) developing in patients during pregnancy presents a complex problem in emergency medicine. Clinical practice proves that acute appendicitis may complicate pregnancy at any gestation. …”
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