Stacked Encapsulation Structure for Discretely Distributed Quantum Dot Array by Jing Cai, Jianyao Lin, Yu Chen, Sheng Xu, Yun Ye, Enguo Chen, Tailiang Guo

“…This method also has potential to widely used for discrete structures in other device applications due to its easy fabrication process, high reliability, and low manufacturing costs.…”
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Advanced Interpretation of Bullet-Affected Chest X-Rays Using Deep Transfer Learning by Shaheer Khan, Nirban Bhowmick, Azib Farooq, Muhammad Zahid, Sultan Shoaib, Saqlain Razzaq, Abdul Razzaq, Yasar Amin

“…The research tackles a rarely studied clinical medical imaging issue that involves bullet identification and positioning within X-ray images. …”
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How the master’s level is implemented in internships within master’s programmes — exploring the views of students, clinicians, and educators in midwifery and public health nursing... by Jürgen Kasper, Turid Kristin Bigum Sundar, Lisbeth Valla, Anne Marie Lilleengen, Anne Grete Rydtun Haug, Kjersti Engen Marsdal, Iren Borgen, Victoria Telle Hjellset

“…Abstract In the course of worldwide attempts at the academisation of professional education and the Bologna process, nursing education has become both bachelor’s and master’s programmes at colleges, polytechnics, and universities. …”
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Comparative Analysis between Active Contour and Otsu Thresholding Segmentation Algorithms in Segmenting Brain Tumor Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Sarah Husham, Aida Mustapha, Salama A. Mostafa, Mohammed K. Al-Obaidi, Mazin Mohammed, Alyaa Idrees Abdulmaged, S. Thomas George

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Coalmine image super-resolution reconstruction via fusing multi-dimensional feature and residual attention network by Jian CHENG, Lifei MI, Hao LI, Heping LI, Guangfu WANG, Yongzhuang MA

“…To address issues such as the loss of edge texture information and blurring of details in coalmine images, a coalmine image super-resolution reconstruction method integrating multi-dimensional features and residual attention networks is proposed. …”
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Enhanced anomaly network intrusion detection using an improved snow ablation optimizer with dimensionality reduction and hybrid deep learning model by Fatimah Alhayan, Asma Alshuhail, Ahmed Omer Ahmed Ismail, Othman Alrusaini, Sultan Alahmari, Abdulsamad Ebrahim Yahya, Sami Saad Albouq, Mutasim Al Sadig

“…Abstract With the enlarged utilization of computer networks, security has become one of the critical issues. A network intrusion by malicious or unauthorized consumers may cause severe interruption to networks. …”
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YOLOv11-BSD: Blueberry maturity detection under simulated nighttime conditions evaluated with causal analysis by Runqing Zhang, Wenhui Dong, Pengzhi Hou, Huiqin Li, Xiongwei Han, Qingqiang Chen, Fuzhong Li, Xiaoying Zhang

“…Accurate blueberry maturity classification is vital for the berry industry, affecting quality, shelf life, and processing efficiency. Current methods mainly use deep learning under good lighting, but nighttime harvesting better preserves freshness. …”
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A novel dataset and deep learning object detection benchmark for grapevine pest surveillance by Giorgio Checola, Paolo Sonego, Roberto Zorer, Valerio Mazzoni, Franca Ghidoni, Alberto Gelmetti, Pietro Franceschi

“…Assisted by entomologists, we performed the annotation process, trained, and compared the performance of two state-of-the-art object detection algorithms: YOLOv8 and Faster R-CNN. …”
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Improved Detection and Location of Small Crop Organs by Fusing UAV Orthophoto Maps and Raw Images by Huaiyang Liu, Huibin Li, Haozhou Wang, Chuanghai Liu, Jianping Qian, Zhanbiao Wang, Changxing Geng

“…While raw images do not exhibit these issues, they pose challenges in accurately obtaining the geolocation data of detected small objects. …”
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Improved consistency in solar-induced fluorescence retrievals from GOME-2A with the SIFTER v3 algorithm by J. C. S. Anema, J. C. S. Anema, K. F. Boersma, K. F. Boersma, L. G. Tilstra, O. N. E. Tuinder, W. W. Verstraeten

“…SIF retrievals, however, are sensitive to calibration issues, and instrument degradation complicates the construction of temporally consistent SIF records. …”
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An Integrated Lightweight Neural Network Design and FPGA-Accelerated Edge Computing for Chili Pepper Variety and Origin Identification via an E-Nose by Ziyu Guo, Yong Yin, Haolin Gu, Guihua Peng, Xueya Wang, Ju Chen, Jia Yan

“…A chili pepper variety and origin detection system that integrates a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) with an electronic nose (e-nose) is proposed in this paper to address the issues of variety confusion and origin ambiguity in the chili pepper market. …”
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Upcycling of Cupric Chloride Waste Solution from PCB Manufacturing for Antibacterial Copper Nanoparticles by Tapany Patcharawit, Chatisa Kansomket, Napat Mahiwan, Sumita Chailoi, Thanapon Chandakhiaw, Tanongsak Yingnakorn, Teerawut Tunnukij, Sakhob Khumkoa

“…Issues encompassing hazardous waste management face challenges, particularly those involving the manufacture of electronic devices such as PCBs that are in high demand with continual growth. …”
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Prioritizing Protection and Restoration Areas Based on Ecological Security Pattern with Different Resistance Assignments by Dingyi Jia, Weiguo Qiu, Rongpeng Guo, Min Wu, Zhanyong Wang, Xisheng Hu

“…Balancing socio-economic development with ecological protection amid rapid urbanization is a pressing global issue. The ecological security pattern (ESP) follows the reciprocal relationship between pattern and function to conserve ecological processes, providing an effective approach to address this problem. …”
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Path planning of coal mine rescue robot based on blocked grid map by Xiaoqiang SHAO, Mingqian LIU, Bo MA, Hao LI, Zhiyue LYU, Zehui HAN

“…To address the issues of coal mine rescue robots’ path planning algorithms taking too long, producing too many redundant points, and easily falling into deadlock in complex underground environments, a grid map blocking algorithm based on type matching is proposed. …”
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Analysis of Stirling engine’s performance in recovering waste heat from wood pellet, coconut husk and bagasse by Nik Kechik Mujahidah NIK ABDUL RAHMAN, Syamimi SAADON, Abd Rahim ABU TALIB, Ezanee GIRES, Hanim SALLEH, Nasser ABDELLATIF

“…Nevertheless, a sizable portion of thermal energy is frequently lost to the environment as flue gas throughout the process. Stirling engine: a very efficient external combustion engine and little emissions as compared to other available engines, would be a good solution to overcome this issue as it can be used with any type of heat source. …”
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Dynamically tunable robust ultrahigh-Q merging bound states in the continuum in phase-change materials metasurface by Ren Hui, Liu Jietao, Jiang Zengxuan, Zhuang Lingyun, Jiang Botao, Xu Chunhao, Cheng Bo, Song Guofeng

“…However, out-of-plane radiation losses can arise from inherent material absorption and inevitable technological imperfections during fabrication process. Merging BICs have been introduced as a solution to address the issue of out-of-plane radiation losses. …”
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Preparation and properties of pea-gravel grouting with sodium bentonite for hydraulic shield tunnel by Changyong Li, Yabin Yang, Bo Zhou, Kele Wang, Yintao He, Shunbo Zhao

“…However, the practice always faces an issue of the defects of harden PGG with local cavity, less dense or insufficient strength. …”
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Fine‐Tuning 2D Heterogeneous Channels for Charge‐Lock Enhanced Lithium Separation from Brine by Yaxin Hao, Xin Liu, Yaoling Zhang, Xin Zhang, Zhan Li, Ximeng Chen

“…Abstract The extraction of lithium (Li) from complex brines presents significant challenges due to the interference of competing ions, particularly magnesium (Mg2⁺), which complicates the selective separation process. Herein, a strategy is introduced employing charge‐lock enhanced 2D heterogeneous channels for the rapid and selective uptake of Li⁺. …”
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Use of digital data from open sources during the investigation of criminal offenses: certain aspects by Basysta I., Havrylyuk L., Hutnyk A., Khytra A.

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The relationship between perceived academic stress and college students’ employment anxiety: the mediating role of psychological resilience by Mengshan Yang, Xin Li, Xiaoye Qin, Xusheng Tian, Hao Zhang, Hongjuan Wen

“…Pearson correlation analysis and mediation testing were performed using PROCESS macro Model 4, with 5000 bootstrap samples.ResultsAcademic stress was positively associated with employment anxiety (B=0.421, p<0.001) and negatively associated with psychological resilience (B=–0.230, p<0.001). …”
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