Deep Learning-Based Emergency Rescue Positioning Technology Using Matching-Map Images by Juil Jeon, Myungin Ji, Jungho Lee, Kyeong-Soo Han, Youngsu Cho

“…In real-world experiments, our method, utilizing multi-source data, achieved a positioning success rate of 85.27%, which meets the US FCC’s E911 standards for location accuracy and reliability across various conditions and environments. …”
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A study on the influence of feed and draw solution concentrations on the performance of the pilot-scale forward osmosis-membrane distillation system by Mansour Ahmed

“…The increasing demand for freshwater and scarcity of natural sources of freshwater have led the world to turn to seawater as a main source to produce freshwater through conventional desalination processes. …”
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Different forms of nitrogen uptake in tobacco promoted by the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi by Yanlan Xie, Xiaohui Song, Yingang Lu, Xianfeng Hu, Shouhui Pan, Wei Xu, Yuan Xue

“…This study establishes a theoretical foundation for optimizing nitrogen utilization efficiency and enhancing agronomic productivity in tobacco cultivation systems.…”
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Feasibility and case studies on converting small hydropower stations to pumped storage by Yangqing Dan, Qingyue Chen, Daren Li, Wenhuan Bai, Weiming Zhou, Anyu Yang, Jia Yang

“…Abstract Hydropower, as a controllable energy source, plays a crucial role in supporting essential functions such as peak shaving, frequency regulation, and load reserve within modern power systems, thereby enhancing the overall economic efficiency and safety of these systems. …”
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Energy Storage Optimization in Renewable Energy Systems using Particle Swarm Optimization by Nidziy Elena, Bobba Phaneendra babu, Seshapp Angadi, Taneja Madhur, Saini Neha, Sharma Vishal, Gupta Tannmay, Sharma Ashish, Al-Farouni Mohammed

“…This advances the possibility of constructing microgrids that exclusively utilize sustainable renewable energy sources.…”
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Assessment of Wave Energy in the South China Sea Based on GIS Technology by Gang Lin, Long Tan Shao, Chong Wei Zheng, Xiao Bin Chen, Li Feng Zeng, Zhi Hong Liu, Rong Bo Li, Wei Lai Shi

“…Under today’s enormous pressures of the growing shortage of conventional energy sources and the need for emission reductions, the search for clean energy is the most effective strategy to address the energy crisis and global warming. …”
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Proof of Concept for Enhanced Sugar Yields and Inhibitors Reduction from Aspen Biomass via Novel, Single-Step Nitrogen Explosive Decompression (NED 3.0) Pretreatment Method by Damaris Okafor, Lisandra Rocha-Meneses, Vahur Rooni, Timo Kikas

“…The transition to sustainable energy sources has intensified interest in lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) as a feedstock for second-generation biofuels. …”
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Precision Synthesis of Conjugated Polymer Films by Surface-Confined Stepwise Sonogashira Cross-Coupling by Sang Gil Youm, Mitchell T. Howell, Chien-Hung Chiang, Lu Lu, Neepa M. K. Kuruppu Arachchige, John F. Ankner, Joseph Strzalka, Yaroslav Losovyj, Jayne C. Garno, Evgueni E. Nesterov

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Low-Cost IoT and LoRaWAN-Based System for Laying Hen Identification in Family Poultry Farms by Roberto Finistrosa, Carolina Mañoso, Ángel P. de Madrid, Miguel Romero

“…Additionally, the system enables environmental monitoring and utilizes LoRaWAN networks for efficient long-range data transmission. …”
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Advances in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Rechargeable Batteries and Fuel Cells by Christos Argirusis, Niyaz Alizadeh, Maria-Εleni Katsanou, Nikolaos Argirusis, Georgia Sourkouni

“…The challenge lies in the stochastic nature of renewable energy sources, which necessitates the implementation of electrical energy storage solutions, whether through batteries, supercapacitors, or hydrogen production. …”
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Design and Development of a Local-First Collaborative 3D WebGIS Application for Mapping by Bohua Wang, Qiansheng Zhao, Di Zeng, Yibin Yao, Chunchun Hu, Nianxue Luo

“…The application enables multi-user collaborative editing, offline functionality, and efficient browser-based spatial analysis. This paper outlines the design methodology and system prototype for the local-first WebGIS application, utilizing open-source software and libraries throughout the development process. …”
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Perspectives on the microorganisms with the potentials of PET-degradation by Xiao-huan Liu, Jun-li Jin, Hai-tong Sun, Shuo Li, Fei-fei Zhang, Xin-hong Yu, Qi-zhi Cao, Yu-xuan Song, Nan Li, Zhen-hua Lu, Tao Wang, Fei Liu, Jian-min Wang

“…Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a widely used synthetic polymer in daily life, has become a major source of post-consumer waste due to its complex molecular structure and resistance to natural degradation, which has posed a significant threat to the global ecological environment and human health. …”
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Hydrothermal carbonization of digested sludge from wastewater treatment plants: Processes, potential and key challenges by Nina Kossińska, Renata Krzyżyńska, Heba Ghazal, Hussam Jouhara, Marzena Kwapińska, Witold Kwapiński

“…Process liquids were evaluated as a source of valuable resources that can be recovered or used in situ. …”
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An Assessment of Sawmill Wood Waste Availability for Use in Gasifiers in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria by J. M. Owoyemi, A. O. Melodi, O. J. Olukunle, P. G. Oguntunde, I. F. Titiladunayo, O. Z. Ayodeji, J. A. Fuwape, I. O. Oyeleye, T.O Akinwamide, O. J. Ogunniyi

“…The objective was to evaluate the availability of wood waste and its potential utilization as feedstock for mini-grid gasifiers to generate electricity from renewable sources. …”
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Design and Development of a Low-Cost and Compact Real-Time Monitoring Tool for Battery Life Calculation by Dimitrios Rimpas, Vasilios A. Orfanos, Pavlos Chalkiadakis, Ioannis Christakis

“…A charging socket is provided for charging the cell through an external source with dynamic voltage output to test the battery response. …”
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A Novel Approach to Determine the Type of Conductivity in Semiconductors Using a Combined Seebeck and Peltier Effects by Nora Faik Numan, Omar A. Abdulrazzaq, Sura Noori Atewi, Hussein Ali, Mohamed Hedi Bedoui

“…By incorporating a Peltier module as both a cooling and heating source, the system significantly reduces energy consumption and enables solar-powered operation. …”
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Integrating AI-Driven Wearable Metaverse Technologies into Ubiquitous Blended Learning: A Framework Based on Embodied Interaction and Multi-Agent Collaboration by Jiaqi Xu, Xuesong Zhai, Nian-Shing Chen, Usman Ghani, Andreja Istenic, Junyi Xin

“…This research proposes a novel framework for ubiquitous blended learning in the wearable metaverse, aiming to address critical challenges, such as multi-source data fusion, effective human–computer collaboration, and efficient rendering on resource-constrained wearable devices, through the integration of embodied interaction and multi-agent collaboration. …”
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Maritime Traffic Knowledge Discovery via Knowledge Graph Theory by Shibo Li, Jiajun Xu, Xinqiang Chen, Yajie Zhang, Yiwen Zheng, Octavian Postolache

“…Intelligent ships are a key focus for the future development of maritime transportation, relying on efficient decision-making and autonomous control within complex environments. …”
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Enhanced Rapid Mangrove Habitat Mapping Approach to Setting Protected Areas Using Satellite Indices and Deep Learning: A Case Study of the Solomon Islands by Hyeon Kwon Ahn, Soohyun Kwon, Cholho Song, Chul-Hee Lim

“…The present study introduces an efficient and accurate methodology for mapping mangrove habitats and prioritizing protection areas utilizing open-source satellite imagery and datasets available through the Google Earth Engine platform in conjunction with a U-Net deep learning algorithm. …”
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Exploring Biomass Waste-Derived Biochar as a Catalyst for Levulinic Acid Conversion to γ-Valerolactone: Insights into Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Performance by Joao Carlos Alves Macedo, Maryam Shirinkar, Richard Landers, André Henrique Rosa

“…This study explores the use of modified sugarcane bagasse biochar, embedded with ruthenium and iron particles, as a green catalyst for converting levulinic acid (LA) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The efficiency of both raw and modified biochar in the LA to GVL conversion process, utilizing formic acid (FA) exclusively as the hydrogen source, was systematically assessed through characterization techniques, including XRD, TGA, XPS, and SEM/EDS. …”
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