T_SRNET: A multimodal model based on convolutional neural network for emotional speech enhancement by Shaoqiang Wang, Lei Feng, Li Zhang

“…It can support emotion-related applications and improve the human–computer interaction experience. However, the lack of high-quality speech annotation datasets makes it difficult for many models to provide sufficient data for training, resulting in poor model generalization performance. …”
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Optimizing a Hydrogen and Methane Blending System Through Design and Simulation by Ştefan Ionuţ Spiridon, Bogdan Florian Monea, Eusebiu Ilarian Ionete

“…The mixture quality was assessed using a specialized gas chromatograph, and the results were compared against simulated data to evaluate the mixer’s performance and the model’s accuracy. …”
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A Novel Method for Epileptic Seizure Detection Using Separable Gabor Wavelets by Aswini Kumar Samantaray, Amol D. Rahulkar

“…The proposed method’s classification performance is evaluated against a number of cutting-edge epileptic seizure detection methods. …”
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Advanced Point Cloud Techniques for Improved 3D Object Detection: A Study on DBSCAN, Attention, and Downsampling by Wenqiang Zhang, Xiang Dong, Jingjing Cheng, Shuo Wang

“…Finally, we incorporated a CSPNet downsampling module, which substantially boosts the network’s overall performance and processing speed while reducing computational costs through advanced feature map segmentation and fusion techniques. …”
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Design of Adaptive LQR Control Based on Improved Grey Wolf Optimization for Prosthetic Hand by Khaled Ahmed, Ayman A. Aly, Mohamed O. Elhabib

“…The MFRH was modeled using Denavit–Hartenberg kinematics and Euler–Lagrange dynamics, with micro-DC motors selected based on computed torque requirements. The LQR controller, optimized via IGWO to systematically determine weighting matrices, was benchmarked against PID and PID-PSO controllers under diverse input scenarios. …”
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Topological Resilience of Shipping Alliances in Maritime Transportation Networks by Tiago Novaes Mathias, Yoshihisa Sugimura, Tomoya Kawasaki, Yasuhiro Akakura

“…Centrality metrics were computed to identify critical nodes, and simulations were conducted to evaluate network robustness under random failures (RFs) and targeted attacks (TAs). …”
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Numerical investigation of mixed convection and viscous dissipation in couple stress nanofluid flow: A merged Adomian decomposition method and Mohand transform by Khader Mohamed M., Adel Mohamed, Messaoudi Mohamed

“…The modified Adomian decomposition method (ADM) is a computational method that simplifies the complex governing equations of the model under study and finds their numerical solutions. …”
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Patient dose reduction by changing the amount of 18F-FDG radiopharmaceutical injected by Fernanda Guerra Paiva, Priscilla Carmo Santana, Arnaldo Prata Mourão Filho

“…Images of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) associated with Computed Tomography (CT) have important diagnostic applications, mainly for oncology. …”
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Resting state BOLD-perfusion coupling patterns using multiband multi-echo pseudo-continuous arterial spin label imaging by Alexander D. Cohen, Stefano Moia, G. Bruce Pike, César Caballero-Gaudes, Yang Wang

“…The variability, reproducibility, and reliability of the metrics were also computed in a multi-session subgroup. Areas of higher coupling were observed in the visual, motor, parietal, and frontal cortices and corresponded to major brain networks. …”
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The role of radial head morphology in proximal radioulnar joint congruency during forearm rotation by Hailong Zhang, Guang Yang, Yi Lu

“…Methods Thirty sets of computed tomography images of the elbow were acquired, and a three‐dimensional model of the proximal radius and ulna was generated. …”
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Integrating Autonomous Vehicles and Drones for Last-Mile Delivery: A Routing Problem with Two Types of Drones and Multiple Visits by Jili Kong, Minhui Xie, Hao Wang

“…The algorithm incorporates a tabu list and an adaptive mechanism specifically designed for the HAVDRP, thereby augmenting the search efficiency. Computational experiments are conducted to evaluate the efficiency of the designed algorithm. …”
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The The new CAP and the challenge of sustainability: a synthetic indicator for the Italian wine sector by Roberta Sardone, Simonetta De Leo, Davide Longhitano, Roberto Henke

“…The paper is an effort to test the current set of information included in the FADN and some related computable indicators as a feasible tool for the assessment of sustainability in the wine sector. …”
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Effect of Surface Anions Adsorbed by Rutile TiO₂ (001) on Photocatalytic Nitrogen Reduction Reaction: A Density Functional Theory Calculation by Xiaoyu Jiang, Mengyuan Gao, Hongda Li

“…This work utilizes density functional theory (DFT) computations to examine the electronic and optical characteristics of the TiO₂ (001) surface under various anion adsorptions in order to clarify their influence on the photocatalytic NRR of TiO₂. …”
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Adaptation and validation of a tool for assessing food knowledge based on the Nova classification for the Brazilian context by Kamila Tiemann Gabe, Gilberto Bassetto Junior, Patricia Constante Jaime

“…The Brazilian version, named Nova-Conhecimento, was evaluated by experts and submitted to pre-tests with potential users. …”
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Endodontic Perforation Closure by Five Mineral Oxides Silicate-Based Cement with/without Collagen Sponge Matrix by Talal Al-Nahlawi, Maisour Ala Rachi, Amjad Abu Hasna

“…This case report aimed to evaluate the ability of five mineral oxides cement “5MO” in sealing two root canal perforations (furcation and postdrill perforations) and inducing clinical and radiographic healing in the periodontal tissues with/without the use of collagen sponge matrix. …”
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Association between consumption of ultra processed foods and obesity among Jordanian children and adolescents by Huda Al Hourani, Hebah Abu Shhadeh, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh

“…Abstract The consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) is associated with obesity. This study aims to evaluate the contribution of UPF to total calorie intake and investigate the correlation between UPF consumption and obesity. …”
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A Branch-and-Price-and-Cut Algorithm for the Integrated Scheduling and Rostering Problem of Bus Drivers by Dung-Ying Lin, Chieh-Ju Juan, Ching-Chih Chang

“…To validate the effectiveness and evaluate the efficiency of the proposed solution framework, this paper compares the solution obtained from the BPC algorithm with that of a benchmark optimization package. …”
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Functional annotation and identification of novel drug targets from uncharacterized proteome of Trichuris trichiura by Kanchan Rauthan, Saranya Joshi, Lokesh Kumar, Sudhir Kumar

“…The programs used were evaluated using the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. …”
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Influence of the Radial Gap on the External Gear Pump Performance by Alexander Mitov, Nikolay Nikolov, Ivan Kralov

“…The numerical study is performed with a two-dimensional (2D) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model developed and advanced in previous authors’ works. …”
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Electroweak corrections in the SMEFT: four-fermion operators at high energies by Hesham El Faham, Ken Mimasu, Davide Pagani, Claudio Severi, Eleni Vryonidou, Marco Zaro

“…We first discuss the technical details and challenges associated with evaluating EW Sudakov logarithms in SMEFT, contrasting them with the SM case. …”
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