2030 conservation targets for European terrestrial mammals using the favourable conservation status concept by Alessandra D’Alessio, Marco Davoli, Carlo Rondinini, Michela Pacifici

“…These targets can be used to plan conservation actions for priority mammals, such as increasing protected area coverage to 30% of Europe as envisaged in the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030.…”
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Reversible Image Watermarking Using Modified Quadratic Difference Expansion and Hybrid Optimization Technique by H. R. Lakshmi, Surekha Borra

“…First, fractal encryption is applied to watermarks using Tromino's L-shaped theorem to improve security. …”
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Retrieval of Surface Soil Moisture at Field Scale Using Sentinel-1 SAR Data by Partha Deb Roy, Subhadip Dey, Narayanarao Bhogapurapu, Somsubhra Chakraborty

“…The magnitude of this error primarily depends upon the nature of crops, crop coverage, and the roughness of the field. Hence, in this study, along with the Oh model, we proposed a novel approach using model-based decomposition to reduce the volume contribution of the vegetation. …”
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WLAN Cell Handoff Latency Abatement Using an FPGA Fuzzy Logic Algorithm Implementation by Roberto Sepúlveda, Oscar Montiel-Ross, Jorge Quiñones-Rivera, Ernesto E. Quiroz

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Artificial Intelligence for Image-Based Identification of Osteoclasts and Assessment of Their Maturation—Using the OC_Identifier by Guofan Lv, Christiane Heinemann, Hans-Peter Wiesmann, Benjamin Kruppke

“…Osteoclasts, formed by the fusion of monocytes, show clear morphological differences in their maturation, from small mononuclear cells to large multinuclear cells. The developed AI used YOLOv5m models to analyze these cell types based on microscopic images. …”
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Corrosion Risk Assessment in Coastal Environments Using Machine Learning-Based Predictive Models by Marta Terrados-Cristos, Marina Diaz-Piloneta, Francisco Ortega-Fernández, Gemma Marta Martinez-Huerta, José Valeriano Alvarez-Cabal

“…Traditional standards for assessing atmospheric corrosivity depend on long-term empirical data, limiting their usefulness during the design stage of infrastructure projects. …”
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Quantitative Estimation of Organic Pollution in Inland Water Using Sentinel-2 Multispectral Imager by Jiayi Li, Ruru Deng, Yu Guo, Cong Lei, Zhenqun Hua, Junying Yang

“…Remote sensing technology, with its wide coverage, continuous monitoring capability, and cost-efficiency, overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, which are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and spatially restricted. …”
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Adaptive Handover Optimization in LEO Satellite Networks Using Energy-Aware Q-Learning by Unalido Ntabeni, Bokamoso Basutli, Hirley Alves, Joseph Chuma

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A Point-of-Care Diagnostic Method Using Desiccation Patterns of Blood Sessile Droplets by Hui He, Lujia Xuan, Yihe Lin, Min Zhang, Junjie Mou, Ruoyang Chen

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Quantifying volumes of volcanic deposits using time-averaged ASTER digital elevation models by Ian T.W. Flynn, Daniel B. Williams, Michael S. Ramsey

“…The simplicity of the ASTER DEM approach combined with the global coverage of the data products enables more timely production of accurate volumetric data during and following an eruption, which can then be used to assess past and future eruption dynamics.…”
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A Study on the SLAM of Automotive Vehicles Using Bumper-Mounted Dual LiDAR by Jae-Hun Jang, Hyeong-Jun Kim, Kyung-Chang Lee

“…This study proposes a localization and three-dimensional (3D) mapping algorithm for autonomous vehicles using bumper-mounted light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. …”
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An Integrated Approach for Earth Infrastructure Monitoring Using UAV and ERI: A Systematic Review by Udochukwu ThankGod Ikechukwu Igwenagu, Rahul Debnath, Ahmed Abdelmoamen Ahmed, Md Jobair Bin Alam

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Landslide monitoring using PS-InSAR: a cost-effective approach for the Himalayas by Koshish Pangeni, Kishan Dhakal, Diwakar K.C., Bhim Kumar Dahal

“…Moreover, the 2D analyses using the combined dataset showed the range of vertical velocity as − 11.5 to 4.5 mm/year and that of east–west velocity as − 6.2 to 12.4 mm/year in the timeframe 2020–2024. …”
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Surrogate modeling of passive microwave circuits using recurrent neural networks and domain confinement by Kaustab C. Sahu, Slawomir Koziel, Anna Pietrenko-Dabrowska

“…The proposed procedure ensures building models of outstanding predictive power while using small training datasets, which is beyond the capabilities of benchmark algorithms.…”
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Identification of topological alterations using microstate dynamics in patients with infantile epileptic spasms syndrome by Seong-Ho Ahn, Han Na Jang, Seeun Kim, Min-Jee Kim, Mi-Sun Yum, Dong-Hwa Jeong

“…This study aimed to investigate the temporal dynamics and dynamic synchronization of neural networks in IESS using EEG microstate analysis of interictal recordings from 49 healthy controls (HC) and 42 patients with IESS. …”
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Using Legume-Enriched Cover Crops to Improve Grape Yield and Quality in Hillside Vineyards by Oriana Silvestroni, Edoardo Dottori, Luca Pallotti, Tania Lattanzi, Rodolfo Santilocchi, Vania Lanari

“…Therefore, in the current context of global warming, using cover crops (CCs) that require less water and provide nitrogen becomes crucial. …”
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Adaptive Multi-Robot Exploration for Unknown Environments Using Edge-Weighted Path Planning by Farhad Baghyari, Tyler Parsons, Jaho Seo, Byeongjin Kim, Mingeuk Kim, Hanmin Lee

“…The proposed algorithm ensures 100% area coverage and real-time adaptability, making it robust for exploration in many different unknown environments. …”
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Enhancing Knowledge Graph Construction with Automated Source Evaluation Using Large Language Models by Hendrik Hendrik, Silmi Fauziati, Adhistya Erna Permanasari

“…Knowledge graphs are a powerful way to represent and organize complex knowledge. They are used in many fields, like healthcare and finance. …”
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Adhesion of Candida albicans on preformed crowns used to restore primary molars: An in vitro study by Eman A. Bakhurji, Doaa M. AlEraky, Hend Alshammary, Marwah Alamoudi, Nabras Alrayes, Mohamed Hassan

“…This study aimed to compare the adhesion of Candida albicans (C. albicans) on stainless steel crowns (SSCs) versus zirconia crowns (ZCs) used for primary molars. Study design: This in vitro study involved 20 full-coverage crowns, with 10 SSCs and 10 ZCs. …”
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Efficient adsorption of basic fuchsin dye using thermally engineered novel smart nanocomposites by Ehab A. Abdelrahman

“…The crystalline phases were identified using X-ray diffraction patterns, indicating the formation of crystalline MgO, BaCO3, and BaCrO4 phases, with average crystallite sizes of 60.70 and 75.64 nm for MB600 and MB800, respectively. …”
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