Raw QPP-RNG randomness via system jitter across platforms: a NIST SP 800-90B evaluation by Georgia Vrana, Dafu Lou, Randy Kuang

“…This makes it especially well-suited for resource-constrained Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing applications where strong entropy sources are paramount.…”
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MeloDI: An Internet of Things Architecture to Evaluate Melon Quality by Means of Machine Learning Using Sensors Data and Drone Images by Angel Luis Perales Gomez, Juan Jesus Losada del Olmo, Pedro E. Lopez-de-Teruel, Alberto Ruiz, Felix J. Garcia Clemente, Andres Conesa Bueno

“…MeloDI is powered by the Cloud and Edge Computing paradigm, and it is divided into three layers: physical, edge, and cloud. …”
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Facing depression: evaluating the efficacy of the EmpkinS-EKSpression reappraisal training augmented with facial expressions – protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Marie Keinert, Lena Schindler-Gmelch, Lydia Helene Rupp, Misha Sadeghi, Klara Capito, Malin Hager, Farnaz Rahimi, Robert Richer, Bernhard Egger, Bjoern M. Eskofier, Matthias Berking

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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pulsed Ultraviolet Devices in Medical Premises of the Emergency Department of a Hospital Under Conditions of Intensive Patient Flow by B. L. Kurilin, N. E. Drozdova, A. Yu. Perminov, E. V. Kislukhina, Ya. V. Kulikova, N. S. Fomenko, A. V. Shapoval, V. I. Drozdova, A. R. Samarin

“…The use of pulsed ultraviolet disinfection technologies is effective and cost-effective.AIM OF THE STUDY. Evaluation of the microbiological efficiency and economic feasibility of using a portable pulsed ultraviolet unit for disinfecting air and open surfaces during emergency patient reception in conditions of intensive patient flow for the purpose of preventing healthcare-associated infections.MATERIAL AND METHODS. …”
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Creating a Usable and Effective Digital Intervention to Support Men to Test for HIV and Link to Care in A Resource-Constrained Setting: Iterative Design Based on A Person-Based App... by Anya Zeitlin, Thulile Mathenjwa, Thembelihle Zuma, Sally Wyke, Philippa Matthews, Nuala McGrath, Janet Seeley, Maryam Shahmanesh, Ann Blandford

“…For this, we draw on methods from human computer interaction (HCI) that have been developed for various situations. …”
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How introduction of deposit-refund system (DRS) changes recycling of non-drinking bottle PET wastes by Janka Bobek-Nagy, Róbert Kurdi, András Kovács, Lilla Simon-Stőger, Márton Szigeti, Csilla Varga

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Equivalence assessment of weight bearing cone beam CT and multidetector CT through 3D Knee bone modelling by Xiaoxu Li, Conrad Ivie, Philippe Van Overschelde, Sultana Monira Hussain, Khue Tran, Stuti Singh, Yu Peng

“…This study examines the potential of WBCT as an alternative to multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for 3D bone modelling. We generated 3D knee joint models from manually annotated WBCT and MDCT scans, performed rigid registration of these models, and assessed their similarity by evaluating the mean difference, standard deviation, and confidence intervals of the aligned models. …”
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Two birds with one stone: pre-TAVI coronary CT angiography combined with FFR helps screen for coronary stenosis by Ruihui Wang, Dihao Pan, Xinlei Sun, Genren Yang, Jianjun Yao, Xiaoyong Shen, Wenbo Xiao

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3D imaging cone beam computed tomography versus orthopantomogram to improve the oral health status of patients hospitalized for infective endocarditis (3D STARS): study protocol of... by Alexandra Cloitre, Xavier Duval, David Boutoille, Morgane Péré, Astrid Garreau, Swanny Fouchard, Alexandra Poinas, Philippe Lesclous

“…Despite these recommendations, the annual incidence of IE has remained stable. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), offers significantly improved diagnostic accuracy over OPT for the detection of OIF. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of MI-HFE and IPHFE Cryptosystems: Advances in Internal Perturbations for Post-Quantum Security by Yong Wang, Lingyue Li, Ying Zhou, Huili Zhang

“…It also provides a detailed analysis of prominent multivariate cryptosystems, including the Matsumoto–Imai, Oil and Vinegar, and Polly Cracker schemes, alongside recent progress in lattice-based systems such as Kyber and Crystals-DILITHIUM, which are currently under evaluation by NIST for potential standardization. As the capabilities of quantum computing continue to expand, the need for innovative cryptographic solutions to secure digital communications becomes increasingly critical.…”
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Protein structure prediction via deep learning: an in-depth review by Yajie Meng, Zhuang Zhang, Chang Zhou, Xianfang Tang, Xinrong Hu, Geng Tian, Jialiang Yang, Yuhua Yao, Yuhua Yao, Yuhua Yao

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Research on the generation and annotation method of thin section images of tight oil reservoir based on deep learning by Tao Liu, Zongbao Liu, Kejia Zhang, Chunsheng Li, Yan Zhang, Zihao Mu, Mengning Mu, Mengting Xu, Yue Zhang, Xue Li

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Dealing With Heterogeneous Information in Multi-Criteria Group Decision-Making Problems: A Comprehensive Design Framework by Matheus Pereira Liborio, Petr Ekel, Marcos Flavio Silveira Vasconcelos D'Angelo, Luis Martinez, Witold Pedrycz

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Application of Multiple Deep Learning Architectures for Emotion Classification Based on Facial Expressions by Cheng Qian, João Alexandre Lobo Marques, Auzuir Ripardo de Alexandria, Simon James Fong

“…The results highlight the critical trade-offs between computational efficiency and predictive accuracy, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate architecture based on application-specific requirements. …”
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System Maintainability Estimation with Multi-Peak Time Distribution based on the Bayesian Melding Method by Pei Mochao, Hao Jianping, Gao Cuijuan

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Design of Corrugated Horn Antenna for LEO Satellite Feeding System: Efficient Hybrid Optimization Approach by Mahmoud Gadelrab, Shoukry I. Shams, Mahmoud Elsaadany, Ghyslain Gagnon

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Overall in vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation of Olea europaea and Ficus carica leaf extracts for antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogens by Mahmoud Aloriby, Mahmoud Aloriby, Mohamed Elkawafi, Salem Aldrsy, Mohamed Sweker, Hadeel Elabdeli, Aisha Elbarghathi, Ahmed Benhasouna, Madiha El-Awamie, Nariman Elsharif, Omar Alqabbasi, Salmin Alshalmani, Rabiea Algazal, Farag Bleiblo

“…However, further investigations on precise dosage optimization and long-term safety evaluations are essential before these extracts are implemented in clinical practice.…”
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Beyond Precision and Recall: Measuring Search Engine Consistency Using Rank Stability by Krishnan Batri, Rajermani Thinakaran, S. Lakshmi, R. Sowrirajan, Sivaram Murugan

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