Reinforcement Learning-Driven Secrecy Energy Efficiency Maximization in RIS-Enabled Communication Systems by Akram Y. Sarhan, Osamah A. Abdullah, Hayder Al-Hraishawi, Faisal S. Alsubaei

“…This study explores the use of physical layer security (PLS) to facilitate secure communications in RIS-assisted networks, tackling the important issues of safeguarding sensitive information while also addressing limited energy resources. …”
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Metabolic markers detect early ostedifferentiation of mesenchymal stem cells from multiple donors by Daniela S. C. Bispo, Inês C. R. Graça, Catarina S. H. Jesus, João E. Rodrigues, Marlene C. Correia, Sabrina Atella, Iola F. Duarte, Brian J. Goodfellow, Mariana B. Oliveira, João F. Mano, Ana M. Gil

“…However, their therapeutic potential is limited by inter-donor variability and experimental issues. This study aimed to identify robust metabolic markers of osteodifferentiation applicable across multiple donors, while providing insight into the metabolic pathways actively involved in the process. …”
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Spatial Downscaling of Sea Level Anomaly Using a Deep Separable Distillation Network by Senmin Shi, Yineng Li, Yuhang Zhu, Tao Song, Shiqiu Peng

“…As a result, their accuracy and structural consistency are suboptimal. To address these issues, we propose a Deep Separable Distillation Network (DSDN) that integrates Depthwise Separable Distillation Blocks (DSDB) and a Landmask Contextual Attention Mechanism (M_CAMB) to achieve efficient and accurate spatial downscaling. …”
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Daily life in the Open Biologist’s second job, as a Data Curator [version 2; peer review: 3 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Tomasz Zieliński, Irina Kalita, Andrew J. Millar, Livia C.T. Scorza, Meriem El Karoui, Alessia Lepore

“…In biology, the lack of standard practices for a large diversity of data types, data storage and preservation issues, and the lack of familiarity among researchers are some of the main impeding factors to achieve FAIR data. …”
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A multi-objective improved horse herd optimizer based on convex lens imaging for stochastic optimization of wind energy resources in distribution networks considering reliability a... by Fude Duan, Ali Basem, Dheyaa J. Jasim, Mahdiyeh Eslami, Mustafa Okati

“…This enhancement utilizes mirror imaging based on convex lens principles to address issues of premature convergence. Additionally, the decision-making process is designed to identify the final fuzzy solution among the non-dominant solutions within the Pareto front set. …”
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Clinical Time Savings and Experiences Using a Business-to-Customer Model for Cochlear Implant Sound Processor Upgrades by Jane Bradley MSc, Wendy J. Huinck PhD, Angella Fuller BSc, Martin O’Driscoll PhD, Lorna Whitehouse MSc, Andrew Soulby MSc, Paula Greenham MSc

“…Large savings in clinic and patients costs and time were reported. Streamlining the process within clinics and providing better remote support for patient reassurance and to solve equipment issues at home would ensure that time savings are maximised and the B2C model provides comparable quality to an in-clinic appointment.…”
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Butterfly magnetoreception based neighbour awareness strategy protocol for autonomous aerial vehicles by Janjhyam Venkata Naga Ramesh, C. Dastagiraiah, Suraya Mubeen, W. Deva Priya, M. Kameswara Rao, B. H. K. Bhagat Kumar

“…However, navigating through high-density obstacle environments poses substantial challenges due to process overheads, dynamic environmental conditions, and scalability issues. …”
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Progress and Trends in Forage Cactus Silage Research: A Bibliometric Perspective by Stéfani A. Santos, Hortência E. P. Santana, Meirielly S. Jesus, Iran Alves Torquato, Joana Santos, Preciosa Pires, Denise Santos Ruzene, Daniel Pereira Silva

“…In addition, ensiling, an anaerobic fermentation process, is also a strategy used to allow a supply of bulky food all year round, since it conserves forage and maintains its nutritional value. …”
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What are the respiratory health research priorities in Alberta, Canada? A stakeholder consultation by Michael K Stickland, Sachin R Pendharkar, Jananee Rasiah, Joanna E MacLean, Heather Sharpe, Lisa Cerato, Darlene Derech, Lisa Guirguis, Kathleen Hayward, Tara Lohmann, Elizabeth Manafo, Janice Paskey, Mark Rimkus, Syeda Kinza Rizvi, Gerry Robinson, Brent Seefried, Zeeyaan Somani, Mindy Tindall, Harissios Vliagoftis, Kathy Hayward

“…At the inperson workshop, the Steering Committee identified 17 research topics as priority areas for respiratory and sleep research in Alberta.Conclusion A stakeholder-led research prioritisation process identified optimal clinical management/follow-up, equitable access to services, and management of social, psychological and mental health issues related to respiratory/sleep health as priority research areas.…”
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A systematic review of deep learning methods for community detection in social networks by Mohamed El-Moussaoui, Mohamed Hanine, Ali Kartit, Monica Garcia Villar, Monica Garcia Villar, Monica Garcia Villar, Helena Garay, Helena Garay, Helena Garay, Isabel de la Torre Díez

“…Deep learning has emerged as an effective approach, offering robust capabilities to process large datasets, and uncover intricate relationships and patterns.MethodsIn this systematic literature review, we explore research conducted over the past decade, focusing on the use of deep learning techniques for community detection in social networks. …”
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Hyaluronidase: structure, mechanism of action, diseases and therapeutic targets by Jiamin Lu, Zheng Zhao, Lingli Pan, Hui Wu, Shibing Wang, Xiangmin Tong, Shenghao Wu

“…By modulating ECM composition and cellular signaling pathways, HAase plays a pivotal role in diverse biological processes, including wound healing, tissue regeneration, and tumor progression. …”
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Land Surface Modeling as a Tool to Explore Sustainable Irrigation Practices in Mediterranean Fruit Orchards by O. Dombrowski, C. Brogi, H.‐J. Hendricks Franssen, V. Pisinaras, A. Panagopoulos, S. Swenson, H. Bogena

“…Abstract Irrigation strongly influences land‐atmosphere processes from regional to global scale. Therefore, an accurate representation of irrigation is crucial to understand these interactions and address water resources issues. …”
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BinaryViT: Binary Vision Transformer for Hyperspectral Image Classification by Xiang Hu, Taolin Liu, Zhe Guo, Yuxiang Tang, Yuanxi Peng, Tong Zhou

“…However, binary quantization in transformers faces challenges such as degradation of feature representation capability after binarizing self-attention mechanisms and decline in fusion efficiency of multiscale spectral–spatial information, leading to relatively lagging progress in this field. To address these issues, this study proposes a novel binary vision transformer architecture tailored for hyperspectral image classification. …”
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Research progress in different physical therapies for treating peripheral nerve injuries by Xiao-Lei Chu, Xiao-Xuan Zhao, Shuai-Yi Liu, Ya-Jie Li, Ning Ding, Min-Qi Liu, Qing-Wen Li, Qi Li

“…Photobiomodulation, a process that influences cell metabolism through the absorption of photon energy, is closely associated with neural regeneration in the field of rehabilitation medicine. …”
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Sustainable fashion transition towards net-zero future: A review of digital and material innovations, policies and regulatory framework by Benjamin Tawiah, Erin Cho, Emmanuel A. Ofori, Minyoung Suh, Bin Fei

“…The fashion industry has long been linked to complex social and environmental issues like labour exploitation, resource depletion, and carbon emissions. …”
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Creation of the Indigenous Support Line for health system navigation and culturally safe access to care: a quality improvement project by Kienan Williams, Cheryl Sheldon, Casey Eagle Speaker, Amber Ruben, Nadine McRee, Richard T Oster, Andrea Jackson, Lori Meckelborg, Sharon Berry, Madelaine Robillard, Kevin Osiowy, Alberta Health Services Wisdom Council Members

“…Working from an ethical space guided the process, and Indigenous ways of knowing and Western approaches were respectfully integrated throughout. …”
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Pantograph Lifting Collision Characteristics under Complex Working Conditions by WEI Haifei, ZHOU Ning, LI Mudi, ZHANG Weihua, ZHANG Min, SHI Changyou, WU Kaiyang

“…［Objective］To investigate the dynamics issues arising from the frequent lifting and lowering of pantographs in multi-mode hybrid traction trains, the pantograph collision characteristics are analyzed. …”
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A Learning Emotion Recognition Model Based on Feature Fusion of Photoplethysmography and Video Signal by Xiaoliang Zhu, Zili He, Chuanyong Wang, Zhicheng Dai, Liang Zhao

“…The ability to recognize learning emotions facilitates the timely detection of students’ difficulties during the learning process, supports teachers in modifying instructional strategies, and allows for personalized student assistance. …”
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Finely Designing Dicarboxylic Acid-Based Protic Ionic Liquids System for Tailoring Lignin Structure via Demethylation Strategy by Cheng Li, Xinyu Xiao, Qizhen Luo, Wanting Zhao, Wenzhe Xiao, Ling-Ping Xiao, Yao Tong, Shangru Zhai, Jian Sun

“…Lignin can endure demethylation modification to improve its activation by releasing more active functional groups. However, the process suffers from expensive, corrosive, and toxic issues by employing halogen-containing reagents, which has become an obstacle to industrial applications. …”
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A Patch-Wise Mechanism for Enhancing Sparse Radar Echo Extrapolation in Precipitation Nowcasting by Yueting Wang, Hou Jiang, Tang Liu, Ling Yao, Chenghu Zhou

“…This limitation hinders accurate predictions of low-frequency heavy rainfall and localized precipitation events. To address these issues, a novel Patch-wise (PW) mechanism is proposed in this study. …”
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