A Maximal Concurrency and Low Latency Distributed Scheduling Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks by Xiaohui Liu, Yu Chen, Hongwei Zhang

“…Existing work that schedules concurrent transmissions without collisions suffers from low channel utilization. We propose the Optimal Node Activation Multiple Access (ONAMA) protocol to achieve maximal channel spatial reuse through a distributed maximal independent set (DMIS) algorithm. …”
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Enhanced YOLOv8 with lightweight and efficient detection head for for detecting rice leaf diseases by Bo Gan, Guolin Pu, Weiyin Xing, Lianfang Wang, Shu Liang

“…However, the diversity of these diseases, their uneven distribution, and complex field environments create challenges for precise, multi-scale detection. While YOLO object detection algorithms show strong performance in automated detection, their feature extraction capabilities remain limited in complex agricultural settings. …”
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Battery Energy Storage System Contribution to Primary Frequency Control in Isolated Power Systems by Muhammad Asad, Giulia Tresca, Pericle Zanchetta, Jose Angel Sanchez-Fernandez

“…Results show the significant reduction in frequency deviation, optimal sizing of BESS and optimal tuning of the whole WDPS.…”
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The Effectiveness of Peyton’s 4-Step Approach to Teach Resuscitation Skills: A Randomized Controlled Clarification Study by Denisa Cenaj, Leonie Schulte-Uentrop, Leonie Fee Laura Kröger, Josephine Küllmei, Jan-Marcus Haus, Parisa Moll-Khosrawi

“…While the method shows limited benefit for teaching discrete tactile skills in earlier stages, its strategic inclusion in later phases can optimize curriculum design by aligning advanced teaching methods with learners’ developmental needs. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Impact Angle-Constrained Adaptive Guidance Law by Zhe Hu, Wenjun Yi, Liang Xiao

“…We introduce a parameter to the super-twisting algorithm and subsequently improve an intelligent parameter-adaptive algorithm grounded in the Twin-Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3) framework. …”
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Expansion Planning of Electrical Distribution Systems Considering Voltage Quality and Reliability Criteria by Marco Israel Zuñiga Villarreal, Alexander Aguila Téllez, Narayanan Krishnan, Marcelo García

“…A 5% annual load growth was simulated for each system, which involved analyzing key parameters, such as the power loss, voltage deviation, and average failure rate. An algorithm was developed to perform a multi-criteria analysis, which provided optimal solutions for the system behavior in response to increasing demand. …”
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Linear Continuous-Time Regression and Dequantizer for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells with Compromised Measurement Quality by Zoltan Mark Pinter, Mattia Marinelli, M. Scott Trimboli, Gregory L. Plett

“…This paper presents two modular algorithms to improve data quality and enable fast, robust parameter identification. …”
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Fingerprint Classification Based on Multilayer Extreme Learning Machines by Axel Quinteros, David Zabala-Blanco

“…A brute-force heuristic optimization approach is applied to determine the hyperparameters that maximize classification accuracy across different M-ELM configurations while avoiding excessive training times. …”
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An Efficient Fine-Grained Access Control Scheme Based on Policy Protection in SGs by Xiaoqing Guo, Huayi Wu, Zhen Qin, Ruonan Ying, Jilai Yang

“…This data sharing plays a crucial role in improving power system stability, optimizing energy distribution, and enhancing energy efficiency. …”
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The Influence of Viewing Geometry on Hyperspectral-Based Soil Property Retrieval by Yucheng Gao, Lixia Ma, Zhongqi Zhang, Xianzhang Pan, Ziran Yuan, Changkun Wang, Dongsheng Yu

“…The viewing geometry had limited effects on the choice of preprocessing method and retrieval algorithm. Among the preprocessing methods, D1, SG + D1, and SG + D2 outperformed the others, while PLSR achieved a higher accuracy than SVM and CNN when retrieving soil properties. …”
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A Correlational Study on Architectural Design and Thermal Distribution Patterns Using a Novel Multi-Terminal Approach in Cylindrical Li-Ion Cell-Integrated Battery Packs by Sagar D, Raja Ramar, Shama Ravichandran

“…The 2S configuration demonstrated an 11.11% improvement, while the 3S setup achieved an improvement in peak region difference (ΔP_r) of >50%, without a cooling system. …”
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CPFD Simulation of Operation Characteristics of a 10t/d Sludge and Biomass Co-incineration Fluidized Bed Reactor by REN Shaohui, YU Qiao, LIN Li, XIANG Jiatao, MA Lun, ZHANG Shihong

“…Higher bed temperatures (750→850℃) enhanced fuel conversion (CO₂↑12.03→13.46%) and H₂S oxidation (↓0.20→0.16%), while increased bed height (400→600 mm) paradoxically raised CNO by 57% despite improved residence time, suggesting channeling issues. …”
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Global air quality index prediction using integrated spatial observation data and geographics machine learning by Tania Septi Anggraini, Hitoshi Irie, Anjar Dimara Sakti, Ketut Wikantika

“…The GML considers geographical characteristics in the analysis by calculating the optimal bandwidth area in its algorithm. The study employs nine scenarios to identify which parameters significantly contribute to the model and determine the best parameter combinations. …”
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Development and evaluation of a triplex real-time PCR assay for enhanced plague diagnostics in Madagascar. by Beza Ramasindrazana, Zoé A Rahalison, Philippe Gauthier, Guillain Mikaty, Zaina I Bodoarison, Lanto A Maminirina, Soloandry Rahajandraibe, Mamy G Randriamanantsoa, Gilbert Kayoko, Jean-Claude Manuguerra, Anne-Sophie Le Guern, Andriamiliharison J Rasamindrakotroka, Minoarisoa Rajerison

“…Notably, the new assay resolved 100% of previously inconclusive cases from the duplex qPCR test targeting only pla and caf1.<h4>Discussion</h4>While a new plague diagnostic algorithm has been set up after the outbreak in 2017, the present study suggests a real-time PCR assay based on three genes to improve the speed and accuracy of plague diagnostic. …”
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Impact of a massive earthquake on adherence to antiretroviral therapy, mental health, and treatment failure among people living with HIV in Nepal. by Bharat Singh Negi, Sunil Kumar Joshi, Minato Nakazawa, Tomohiro Kotaki, Anup Bastola, Masanori Kameoka

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Neural network compression for reinforcement learning tasks by Dmitry A. Ivanov, Denis A. Larionov, Oleg V. Maslennikov, Vladimir V. Voevodin

“…The use of sparsity and pruning for optimizing Neural Network inference, and particularly to improve energy efficiency, latency and throughput, is a standard technique. …”
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Estimation of Leaf Chlorophyll Content of Maize from Hyperspectral Data Using E2D-COS Feature Selection, Deep Neural Network, and Transfer Learning by Riqiang Chen, Lipeng Ren, Guijun Yang, Zhida Cheng, Dan Zhao, Chengjian Zhang, Haikuan Feng, Haitang Hu, Hao Yang

“…Leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) serves as a vital biochemical indicator of photosynthetic activity and nitrogen status, critical for precision agriculture to optimize crop management. While UAV-based hyperspectral sensing offers maize LCC estimation potential, current methods struggle with overlapping spectral bands and suboptimal model accuracy. …”
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Wide-Range Variable Cycle Engine Control Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning by Yaoyao Ding, Fengming Wang, Yuanwei Mu, Hongfei Sun

“…To solve this problem, this paper adopts a deep reinforcement learning method based on a deep deterministic policy gradient algorithm, and it applies an action space pruning technique to optimize the controller, which significantly improves the convergence speed of network training. …”
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Integrated Vehicle-to-Building and Vehicle-to-Home Services for Residential and Worksite Microgrids by Andrea Bonfiglio, Manuela Minetti, Riccardo Loggia, Lorenzo Frattale Mascioli, Andrea Golino, Cristina Moscatiello, Luigi Martirano

“…In particular, this paper describes the coordination between a battery management algorithm that optimally assigns its capacity so that at least a part is reserved for mobility and a vehicle-to-building (V2B) service algorithm that uses a share of EV battery energy to improve user participation in renewable energy exploitation at home and at work. …”
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Research on Functional Modularity and Health Monitoring Design of Home Fitness Equipment by Xinyue Song, Cuiyu Li

“…This study proposes an innovative integrated design framework for multifunctional home fitness equipment, combining modular design, space optimization, and intelligent health monitoring. The design integrates an exercise bike, rowing machine, and spring tensioner into a single unit, reducing equipment footprint by 30% while enabling seamless transitions between exercise modes. …”
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