Improved Artificial Bee Colony Optimization Underwater Localization Algorithm by Logistic Chaos Mapping and Differential Evolution by Jiaxing CHEN, Yang LIU, Xiaoqian LIU, Zhihua LIU

“…However, the traditional artificial bee colony algorithm exhibited significant deficiencies, namely a slow convergence speed and a tendency to converge on local optima during the iterative process. To address these issues, the improved artificial bee colony optimization underwater localization algorithm by logistic chaos mapping and differential evolution (LDIABC), was proposed. …”
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A Continuous Authentication Approach for Mobile Crowdsourcing Based on Federated Learning by Mohamad Wazzeh, Hakima Ould-Slimane, Chamseddine Talhi, Azzam Mourad, Mohsen Guizani

“…This paper addresses this issue by proposing a new continuous authentication approach based on Federated Learning. …”
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“Shawer” Program to Strengthen the Arabic Language Skills: Education in Heritage Books Study in the Arabic Language Community l Barnamij “Syawir” fi Taqwiyati al- Lughoh al-‘Arabiy... by Ro'fat Hizmatul Himmah, Aminullah Aminullah, Sofkhatin Khumaidah, Muhamad Bisri Ihwan

“…This article presented the analysis of heritage books implementation process, the grammatical and semantic dimensions of heritage books and the dynamics of renewal with the presence of heritage books consultation in the Arabic language community at Darussalam Islamic Institute Blokagung. …”
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Assessment of sperm DNA integrity and ICSI outcome after sperm cryopreservation by E.A. Hassan, S.A. Abd- Elmaksoud, T.G. Abdel-Kader, A.F. El-Sherbiny, M.A. Dkhil, R. Abdel-Gaber, D. Delic, N.M. Ibrahim

“…All data were subsequently handled and processed in a confidential and anonymous manner. There was a source of 300 participants (600 semen samples) in this study, divided into 3 groups. …”
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Design and Testing of a Whole-Row Top-Loosening Stem-Clamping Seedling Extraction Device for Hole Tray Seedlings by Zehui Peng, Fazhan Yang, Yuhuan Li, Xiang Li, Baogang Li, Guoli Xu

“…The tensile and compressive mechanical properties of the stems were obtained, and the kinematic model of the seedling spacing process and the mechanical model of the seedling clamping process were established. …”
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A Simplified Capillary Bundle Model for CO2-Alternating-Water Injection Using an Equivalent Resistance Method by Wendong Wang, Fankun Meng, Yuliang Su, Lei Hou, Xueyu Geng, Yongmao Hao, Lei Li

“…CO2-alternating-water injection is an effective way of enhancing recovery for low-permeability oil reservoirs. The injection process is one of the essential issues that are facing severe challenges because of the low permeability and poor pore space connectivity. …”
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Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy System for Detection of Wind Turbine Blade Defects by Lesia Dubchak, Anatoliy Sachenko, Yevgeniy Bodyanskiy, Carsten Wolff, Nadiia Vasylkiv, Ruslan Brukhanskyi, Volodymyr Kochan

“…Wind turbines are the most frequently used objects of renewable energy today. However, issues that arise during their operation can greatly affect their effectiveness. …”
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An investigation into the surface integrity and cutting force characteristics in titanium alloy end milling using soluble oil and MQL as coolants by Mohandas K N, Basavaraj Hosamani, Nagaraju, Vignesh Kemminje, V.R. Raju, Nagahanumaiah

“…Minor tool burning was observed when using soluble oil, whereas this issue was not encountered with MQL. Additionally, MQL demonstrated a faster heat removal rate compared to soluble oil during the milling process.…”
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A Transformer-based Approach for aAnomaly Detection in Wire eElectrical Discharge by Waleed Hammed, Ameer H. Al-Rubaye, Bashar S. Bashar, Merzah Kareem Imran, Mustafa Ghanim Rzooki, Ali Mohammed Hashesh

“…Although theoretical models of manufacturing processes are useful for understanding physical events, it can be challenging to apply them in real-world industrial settings. …”
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Institutionalizing Health Technology Assessment in Ghana: Enablers, Constraints, and Lessons by Augustina Koduah, Jessica Anim Boadi, Joycelyn Naa Korkoi Azeez, Brian Adu Asare, Saviour Yevutsey, Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt, Justice Nonvignon

“…Health Technology Assessment (HTA) has been institutionalized in Ghana with structures, processes, and methods. This paper identifies and analyzes the policy players involved; the way in which issues were framed; and the manner in which administrative structures were used to set the agenda for, adopt, and implement HTA. …”
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DECARBONIZATION AND ECOMODERNIZATION OF THE ECONOMY AS A RESOURCE-ENERGY-EFFICIENT WAY OF POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE by Vasyl Petruk, Andriy Polyvyanchuk, Galina Petruk, Kostyantyn Hura, Volodymyr Faichuk

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Perceived Stress and Society-Wide Moral Judgment by Yi Chen, Junfei Lu, David I. Walker, Wenchao Ma, Andrea L. Glenn, Hyemin Han

“…A survey study was conducted to measure perceived stress, neo-Kohlbergian moral judgment (using the behavioral Defining Issues Test [DIT]), and the psychological processes underlying utilitarian-deontological decision-making (CNI). …”
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Quality Control and Analysis of Treatment for Hospitalized Cancer Patients: Interview and Medical Records Study from Nine Hospitals in Beijing by LU Liting, ZHOU Yanping, WANG Xiang, LI Xiaoyuan, HOU Xiaorong, ZHU Lidong, XU Xiaohong, SUN Guibin, WANG Ziyuan, ZHANG Jieshi, ZHAO Lin, BA Yi

“…Objective To analyze the current quality of treatment for hospitalized cancer patients in Beijing, identify major issues in treatment practices, and propose improvements. …”
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Evaluation of meat and meat product oxidation and off-flavor formation: Managing oxidative changes by M. A. Al-Shibli, R. M. Al-Ali, A. Z. Hashim, A. B. Altemimi, N. Elsayed, T. G. Abedelmaksoud

“…One of the primary issues with processed foods during heat treatment and freezing storage is fat oxidation, which causes significant changes in fats due to their interaction with reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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Development of corrosion-resistant epoxy-reclaimed waste foundry sand fines composite coating by Ishwar Sharma, Kavyansh Nag, Poojitha Tallapudi, Aayush Sharma, Bhavika Rakecha, Rajendra Kumar Goyal, Kunal Borse

“…This process also generates micron-sized fine particles that cannot be reused again due to their low binding ability, and they have to be dumped in landfills, creating environmental and health issues. …”
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3D printing of curved continuous fibre filaments using fused deposition modelling by Yiwei Hu, Adrian P. Mouritz, Raj B. Ladani, Yazhi Li, Shaoyu Zhao, Huanxin Zhang

“…Issues including filament peeling and twisting resulted in printing error of up to 60 % in the curvature radius, depending on the fibre types. …”
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Characteristics of Bast Fibers Derived from the Bark of Three Paper-Mulberry Cultivars in Korea by In-Hee Go, Ah-Hyeon Jo, Kyung-Ju Jang, Seon-Hwa Jeong

“…When restoring paper cultural assets, selecting a similar paper to the original ensures longevity and prevents deterioration issues like warping or tearing. The production of handmade paper involves several processes, including refining, steaming, and bleaching of raw materials. …”
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Unraveling the mystery: Decoding seed characteristics and germination challenges in Terminalia chebula Retz by N.H. Kusuma, D. Thirusendura Selvi, R. Umarani, T. Eevera, P. Janaki, R. Vigneshwari

“…Furthermore, seed germination varies depending on seed size, weight and maturity, reflecting the interaction of these factors in the germination process. In addition, edaphic factors such as altitude and temperature play a crucial part in the natural regeneration process. …”
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Simulation of a packed column for the removal of Pb (II) from solution using Theobroma cacao L. as a bioadsorbent by Candelaria Nahir Tejada Tovar, Ángel Villabona Ortiz, Angel Dario Gonzalez Delgado

“…Prolonged exposure to this contaminant can cause neurological disorders, as well as respiratory and urinary issues. This research aims to model an industrial-scale packed column using Computer-Aided Process Engineering (CAPE) to remove Pb (II) from an aqueous solution, using Theobroma cacao L. as bioadsorbent. …”
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Intervention Targeting HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia by Michael M. Copenhaver, Noor Tunku, Ifeoma Ezeabogu, Jessica Potrepka, Muhammad Muhsin A. Zahari, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Frederick L. Altice

“…Based on all information, we adapted the Holistic Health Recovery Program targeting people living with HIV (HHRP+), an EBI, to consist of eight 2-hour sessions that cover a range of specified topics so that participants may individually apply intervention content as needed to accommodate their particular substance abuse, HIV risk, and antiretroviral adherence issues. This study provides a complete example of the process of selecting and adapting an EBI—taking into account both empirical evidence and input from target organization stakeholders and target population members and their families—for use in real world prison settings where high-risk populations are concentrated.…”
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