Verifiable Random Function Schemes Based on SM2 Digital Signature Algorithm and its Applications for Committee Elections by Yongxin Zhang, Jiacheng Yang, Hong Lei, Zijian Bao, Ning Lu, Wenbo Shi, Bangdao Chen

“…This article introduces SM2VRF, the first VRF based on the Chinese standard SM2 cryptographic algorithm, and extends it to a batch construction called SM2VRF-B for efficient verification of multiple sources. We showcase the applicability of SM2VRF in an electronic random committee election scenario, where the blockchain is utilized for storing candidate parameters and votes. …”
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Non-pathogenic nitrogen-fixing and cellulose-degrading microorganisms isolated from cattle manure by Ainash Nauanova, Aigul Tleppayeva, Nazymgul Shumenova, Adina Konkybaeva, Aisulu Ongarbai, Elmira Baimbetova, Assiya Algozhina

“…These beneficial microorganisms can be isolated from various sources, including cattle manure, which is inherently rich in essential elements required for plant growth and development. …”
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Impact of Industry 5.0 on the Construction Industry (Construction 5.0): Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis by Mahdi Akhavan, Mahsa Alivirdi, Amirhossein Jamalpour, Mohammad Kheradranjbar, Abolfazl Mafi, Reza Jamalpour, Mehdi Ravanshadnia

“…Keyword co-occurrence mapping, citation analysis, and content review are utilized to identify key advancements, emerging trends, and adoption challenges in C5.0. …”
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Nodal Carbon Emission Factor Prediction for Power Systems Based on MDBO-CNN-LSTM by Lihua Zhong, Feng Pan, Yuyao Yang, Lei Feng, Haiming Shao, Jiafu Wang

“…Then, the proposed MDBO-CNN-LSTM model is utilized to predict the nodal carbon emission factor of power systems with the integration of renewable energy sources. …”
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Biofunctional Characterization of Collagen from Orange-Spotted Grouper, <i>Epinephelus coioides</i>: Maintenance of Cartilage in Aged Zebrafish by Shao-Yang Hu, Chen-Han Tsou, Chung-Chih Tseng, Tai-Wei Han, Chun-Hung Liu

“…Furthermore, utilizing fish by-products for collagen extraction enhances resource efficiency and aligns with circular economy principles.…”
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Semi Empirical Modelling of Alkaline Water Electrolysis Green Hydrogen Using Biosynthesized Lye and Caustic Soda Electrolytes by Anthony Owoicho Ijiga, Sylvia Igbafe, Akeem Aderibigbe Adebomehin, Anselm Iuebego Igbafe

“…Green hydrogen which is an alternative to fossil fuels and other sources of energy because of its renewability and sustainability is produced via alkaline water electrolysis utilizing biosynthesized lye (KOH) and caustic soda (NaOH) obtained from charring unripe plantain peel and electrolysing sea water respectively. …”
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MMAPP: Multibranch and Multiscale Adaptive Progressive Pyramid Network for Multispectral Image Pansharpening by Zhiqi Zhang, Chuang Liu, Lu Wei, Shao Xiang

“…Addressing this gap, we have developed a multibranch pyramid structure, which can build bridges between diverse source images at various scales. It contains three distinct branches, including the PAN branch, the MS branch, and the fusion branch, which efficiently and seamlessly integrates the data flow in distinct branches by means of the pyramid structure. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND BODY COMPOSITION IN Hypophthalmichthys molitrix AND Labeo rohita FED WITH RICE PROTEIN MEAL by Ansa Maqbool, Ayesha Latif, Rena Fatima, Farkhanda Asad, salma Sultana, Saba Naseer, Aiman Nadeem, Rafia jamal, Zunaira Shaheen

“…Results showed that treatment T2 exhibited significantly higher (weight, Protein efficiency ratio, Specific growth rate) performance. …”
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Optimizing Costs in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Time-driven Activity-based Costing Applications by Emily L. Isch, MD, Gabrielle Kozlowski, BS, D. Mitchell Self, MD, Theodore E. Habarth-Morales, BS, 1LT, USAR, Sydney Somers, BS, Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD, David Kim, MD, Heather McMahon, MD, Andrew Newman, MD, Matthew Jenkins, MD

“…This systematic review evaluates the literature on TDABC use in plastic surgery to identify key cost drivers and propose strategies for cost-efficiency. Methods:. A systematic review was conducted on studies applying TDABC, activity-based costing, and cost-to-charge ratio in plastic surgery, sourced from PubMed. …”
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Mass transpiration impact on effectiveness of heat transport of ternary hybrid nanofluid with velocity slip by S. Bilal, Muhammad Yasir

“…Admirable utilizations about the dynamical movement of rheological materials over exponentially shrinking configurations in industrial and technological fields have mesmerized investigators. …”
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Acid Black 210 dye Using Fixed Bed Reactor Containing Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Effects and Box–Behnken Optimization by Zahraa A. Najm, Mohammed A. Atiya, Ahmed K. Hassan

“…In an extract from eucalyptus leaves, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were created using a liquid-phase reduction technique and utilized as heterogeneous catalysts. SEM, EDAX, and FTIR procedures were among the characterization methods used on (NPs). …”
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MedAlmighty: enhancing disease diagnosis with large vision model distillation by Yajing Ren, Zheng Gu, Wen Liu

“…These challenges are particularly pronounced in multimodal tasks requiring the integration of diverse data sources. While lightweight models offer computational efficiency, they often lack the comprehensive understanding necessary for reliable clinical predictions. …”
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Data-driven predictive models for sustainable smart buildings by Prabhu Rajaram, Gnana Swathika O․V․

“…By utilizing these sophisticated techniques, the path toward enhanced sustainability in building management becomes increasingly viable. …”
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Machine learning in predicting firm performance: a systematic review by Yaseen Hezam, Hoa Luong, Lilian Anthonysamy

“…A systematic literature review was conducted, examining 70 studies published over the last decade (2013–2023) that utilize ML techniques for firm performance prediction. …”
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Machine Learning-enhanced loT and Wireless Sensor Networks for predictive analysis and maintenance in wind turbine systems by Lei Gong, Yanhui Chen

“…Wind power (WP) represents a Renewable Energy Source (RES) that has noticed substantial development as people continuously search for green energy sources. …”
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Dual-Band 802.11 RF Energy Harvesting Optimization for IoT Devices with Improved Patch Antenna Design and Impedance Matching by Ashraf Ali, Rama Eid, Digham Emad Manaseer, Hussein Khaled AbuJaber, Andrew Ware

“…It also explains the construction of an impedance-matching network to reduce signal reflection and improve power transfer efficiency. The results indicate that the proposed antennas can effectively harvest Wi-Fi energy, providing a sustainable power source for IoT devices. …”
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Rigorous Design Optimization of a Fiber-Enabled Polarimetric Waveguide Interferometer for Biosensing by Samuel M. Hormann, Gandolf Feigl, Jakob W. Hinum-Wagner, Alexander Bergmann

“…An especially potent design is the polarimetric waveguide interferometer, which utilizes polarization diversity for effective self-referencing. …”
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Topological Data Analysis and Graph-Based Learning for Multimodal Recommendation by Khalil Bachiri, Ali Yahyaouy, Maria Malek, Nicoleta Rogovschi

“…Multimodal recommendation systems are becoming increasingly vital for delivering personalized content by utilizing various data sources, including text, images, and user interaction histories. …”
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Harnessing unconventional resources for large-scale green hydrogen production: An economic and technological analysis in Indonesia by Singgih Dwi Prasetyo, Yuki Trisnoaji, Zainal Arifin, Abram Anggit Mahadi

“…This study evaluates the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production in Indonesia by utilizing renewable energy sources connected on-grid, namely 50 MWp of solar panels and 35 MW of wind turbines, as well as a hybrid system combining both with a capacity of 45 MW at a grid cost of $100/kWh, in five strategic cities: Banyuwangi, Kupang, Bau-Bau, Banjarmasin, and Ambon. …”
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Recent advances of thin film composite nanofiltration membranes for Mg2+/Li+ separation by Hao Yi Peng, Siew Kei Lau, Wai Fen Yong

“…The prevalent adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has sparked a surge in interest regarding lithium extraction, particularly from lithium-rich brines. As some brine sources contain a higher ratio of Mg2+ ions to Li ​+ ​ions, Mg2+/Li+ separation becomes essential to improve extraction efficiency. …”
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