RGB-T Object Detection With Failure Scenarios by Qingwang Wang, Yuxuan Sun, Yongke Chi, Tao Shen

“…First, we design a multidimensional incremental information generation module based on a diffusion model, which reconstructs the unstable information of RGB-T images through the reverse diffusion process using the original fusion feature map. To further address the issue of redundant information in existing RGB-T object detection models, a redundant information suppression module is introduced, minimizing cross-modal redundant information based on mutual information and contrastive loss. …”
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Dual-Closed-Loop Control System for Polysilicon Reduction Furnace Power Supply Based on Hysteresis PID and Predictive Control by Shihao Li, Tiejun Zeng, Shan Jian, Guiping Cui, Ziwen Che, Genghong Lin, Zeyu Yan

“…In the power system of a polysilicon reduction furnace, especially during the silicon rod growth process, the issue of insufficient temperature control accuracy arises due to the system’s nonlinear and time-varying characteristics. …”
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Pansharpening Based on Adaptive Spatial Detail Fusion and Injection Weights Refinement by Huan Dai, Yong Yang, Shuying Huang, Hangyuan Lu, Weiguo Wan, Kang Wang

“…Pansharpening refers to the process of extracting spatial details from a panchromatic (PAN) image and incorporating them into a multi-spectral (MS) image to produce a high spatial resolution MS image. …”
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Factors associated with drug addiction relapse in elderly adults in Iran: A cross-sectional study by Zahra Abedi, Yasaman Yaghobi, Parand Pourghane, Elnaz Faraji Nesfechi

“…Drug addiction relapse always complicates the process of coping with the addiction. Being aware of drug addicts’ attitudes toward barriers to permanent withdrawal can significantly affect the prevention of addiction relapse. …”
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Multimodal Fusion Image Stabilization Algorithm for Bio-Inspired Flapping-Wing Aircraft by Zhikai Wang, Sen Wang, Yiwen Hu, Yangfan Zhou, Na Li, Xiaofeng Zhang

“…Based on this, to address the issue of poor image acquisition quality due to severe vibrations in aerial vehicles, this paper proposes a multi-modal signal fusion video stabilization framework. …”
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Performance and Emissions of Spark-Ignition Internal Combustion Engine Operating with Bioethanol–Gasoline Blends at High Altitudes Under Low- and High-Speed Conditions by Alexander García Mariaca, Jorge Villalba, Rodrigo Morillo Castaño, Manuel Bailera

“…Based on these results, it can be concluded that bioethanol concentrations of between 20 and 40% in the blend effectively compensate for the reduced atmospheric oxygen at high altitudes, enhancing the combustion process in SI-ICEs.…”
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Multifunctional Adsorbent with Antibacterial Properties Derived from Municipal Sludge for Synergistic Removal of Fluoride, Uranium, and Dyes by Weiwei Yang, Xiaoxuan Fan, Wenfeng Li, Gang Wei, Lei Guo

“…Tens of thousands of tons of municipal sludge (MS) are produced annually, which not only occupies substantial land resources but also poses potential environmental threats, thereby complicating wastewater treatment processes. Proper management of MS has thus become a critical issue requiring urgent attention. …”
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Quantitative evaluation of dislocation density in SUS316L utilizing non-contact microwave reflection method by Guodong WANG, Shaojie GU, Yasuhiro KIMURA, Yuhki TOKU, Yang JU

“…Plastic deformation is a common issue that influences both the mechanical and electrical properties, with profound implications for the longevity of engineered structures and components. …”
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Optimal Partitioning of Unbalanced Datasets for BGP Anomaly Detection by Rahul Deo Verma, Pankaj Kumar Keserwani, Vinesh Kumar Jain, Mahesh Chandra Govil, M. W. P. Maduranga, Valmik Tilwari

“…Our proposed solution aims to address this imbalance issue by dividing the dominant classes into multiple sub-classes. …”
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Determinants of Employees’ Option for Preserving Teleworking After the COVID-19 Pandemic by Georgiana-Camelia Georgescu (Crețan), Rodica Gherghina, Ioana Duca, Mirela Anca Postole, Carmen Maria Constantinescu

“…In order to identify the determining factors of the decision to continue with teleworking after the end of this pandemic, the answers were processed following a LOGITtype model. The results of the research show that there are no statistically relevant relations between the desire to continue with teleworking and factors as: legal nature of the company’s capital (private capital, state capital or mixed), education level, sex of the responding person, employer’s training regarding the pandemic issue, the logistics the employer provided, and, surprisingly, the advantages and disadvantages the future brings in the case of this type of working. …”
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Machine Learning Based Method for Insurance Fraud Detection on Class Imbalance Datasets With Missing Values by Ahmed A. Khalil, Zaiming Liu, Ahmed Fathalla, Ahmed Ali, Ahmad Salah

“…Insurance fraud is a prevalent issue that insurance companies must face, particularly in the realm of automobile insurance. …”
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Implementation of Blockchain Technology for Image Plagiarism Detection Using DCT, AES128, and SHA-1 Algorithms by Filbert Duran, Leonardo, Shickhem, Yennimar

“…This means that the combination of these methods can be applied to carry out the process of detecting image plagiarism with a very high level of accuracy. …”
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Spatial-temporal analysis of agricultural drought risk: insights from a Vietnam case study by Tien Le, Qian (Chayn) Sun, Trinh Duc Tran, Suelynn Choy, Yuriy Kuleshov, Yuriy Kuleshov

“…A challenge in agricultural drought risk assessment is the lack of standardization for selecting indicators and aggregation methods, leading to inconsistent and less reliable outcomes. This issue is particularly evident in Vietnam, where diverse agricultural practices and regional climates add complexity to the assessment process. …”
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Advanced Handover Optimization (AHO) using deep reinforcement learning in 5G Networks by T. Senthil Kumar, Mardeni Roslee, J. Jayapradha, Yasir Ullah, Chilakala Sudhamani, Sufian Mousa Ibrahim Mitani, Anwar Faizd Osman, Fatimah Zaharah Ali

“…In this model, out of three paramount parameters, namely Handover Probability (HOP), Outage Probability (OP) and Ping Pong Handover Probability (PPHP), the main issue is to minimize signal degradation and service interruption via simultaneous optimization of these three parameters. …”
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Electromigration failure induced by interdiffusion between Al trace and Cu seed layer in the immortal microbump in three-dimensional integrated circuit by Yifan Yao, Yuxuan An, K.N. Tu, Yingxia Liu

“…Owing to ultrahigh current density and severe Joule heating, electromigration (EM) in the microbump is a crucial reliability issue in three-dimensional integrated circuit. In this study, we investigated a novel EM weak link in our 13 μm microbump after all of the solder transformed into intermetallic compound (IMC). …”
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Differences in parameter estimates derived from various methods for the ORYZA (v3) Model by Jun-wei TAN, Qing-yun DUAN, Wei GONG, Zhen-hua DI

“…Parameter estimation is always a difficult issue for crop model users, and inaccurate parameter values will result in deceptive model predictions. …”
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X-ray Computed Microtomography for the Inspection of Flexible Risers by Adriana José da Penha Moreira, O. M. O. Araújo, A. S. Machado, R. T. Lopes, D. F. Oliveira

“…The marine environment, with its bending loads, radial forces, and internal and external pressures, intensifies this process, requiring continuous monitoring and maintenance to prevent the degradation of the metallic layers. …”
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Geographic Information Systems and Cartography for a Sustainable World by Andriani Skopeliti, Anastasia Stratigea, Vassilios Krassanakis, Apostolos Lagarias

“…This article summarizes the scope and content of the Special Issue (SI) entitled “Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography for a Sustainable World” and its contribution to the global discourse regarding sustainability concerns. …”
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An Improved Sparse Bayesian Learning SAR Tomography Method and its Application for Forest Vertical Structure Inversion by Jie Wan, Changcheng Wang, Peng Shen, Yonghui Wei

“…Second, an adaptive singular value decomposition method is employed to address the instability issue caused by ill-conditioned inversion in Bayesian inference. …”
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Trichomoniasis – are we giving the deserved attention to the most common non-viral sexually transmitted disease worldwide? by Camila Braz Menezes, Amanda Piccoli Frasson, Tiana Tasca

“…Importantly, the main issue concerning trichomoniasis is its relationship with serious health consequences such as cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, infertility, and HIV acquisition. …”
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