Pyramid Wavefront Sensor Using a Discrete Modulated Operation Method by Lu Chen, Kainan Yao, Jianli Wang, Dianbing Chen, Mingda Ge, Zhiqiang Xu, Dongbo Che

“…However, incorporating a conventional modulated PWFS into an AOS presents several challenges, including complex optical pathways, intricate alignment procedures, and issues related to deviation in the exit pupil image. …”
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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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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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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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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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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 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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GU-Net3+: A Global-Local Feature Fusion Algorithm for Building Extraction in Remote Sensing Images by Yali Liu, Cui Ni, Peng Wang, Dongqing Yang, Hexin Yuan, Chao Ma

“…The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm achieves mIoU values of 93.8% and 81.05%, and F1-scores of 96.93% and 89.10% on the WHU and Massachusetts datasets, respectively, effectively addressing the false detection issues caused by similar textures or colors in the building extraction process.…”
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Robust Multi-Input Multi-Output Analysis for Crop Row Segmentation and Furrow Line Detection in Diverse Agricultural Fields by Muhammad Ibrahim Zain Ul Abideen, Dewa Made Sri Arsa, Talha Ilyas, Hyunggi Jo, Sang Cheol Kim, Hyongsuk Kim

“…Our algorithm utilizes RGB and depth images, processed through a dual encoder that combines their features. …”
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A Robust Seamline Extraction Method for Large-Scale Orthoimages Using an Adaptive Cost A* Algorithm by Zhonghua Hong, Zihao Zhang, Shangcheng Hu, Ruyan Zhou, Haiyan Pan, Shijie Liu, Qing Fu, Xiaohua Tong

“…This leads to insufficient robustness in densely built urban areas and mountainous village regions. To address this issue, this article proposes a seamline extraction method based on an adaptive cost A* algorithm. …”
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Experimental Evaluation and Thermodynamic Analysis of Magnetic Fe₃O₄@La-Zr-MOFs for Highly Efficient Fluoride and Phosphate Removal by Ziyi Zhang, Xinyun Chen, Yongyi Yu, Wenbin Pan, Ruilai Liu, Jiangyan Song, Jiapeng Hu

“…Herein, to address these issues, Fe₃O₄@La-Zr-MOFs magnetic composites for phosphate and fluoride removal were fabricated by means of the hydrothermal method. …”
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MultiSEss: Automatic Sleep Staging Model Based on SE Attention Mechanism and State Space Model by Zhentao Huang, Yuyao Yang, Zhiyuan Wang, Yuan Li, Zuowen Chen, Yahong Ma, Shanwen Zhang

“…Sleep occupies about one-third of human life and is crucial for health, but traditional sleep staging relies on experts manually performing polysomnography (PSG), a process that is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and susceptible to subjective differences between evaluators. …”
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Catalysts in the water-gas shift reaction: A comparative review of industrial and academic contributions by Roshni Patel, Prashandan Varatharajan, Qi Zhang, Ze Li, Sai Gu

“…Additionally, research has been done on conventional Cu-Zn and Fe-Cr catalysts in the lab to overcome issues like sintering and chromium toxicity, respectively. …”
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Group-Specific SVM With Bilevel Programming Methods for Parameter Optimization and Explainable AI in Urban Quality of Life Prediction by Gonzalo Rios-Vasquez, Hanns De La Fuente-Mella, Jose Ceroni-Diaz

“…The assessment of urban quality of life (UQoL) is a multidimensional challenge involving socioeconomic, environmental, and infrastructure-related variables that, due to changes in the behavior and structures of social issues, requires robust and effective analytical techniques. …”
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Supply Chain Management in Smart City Manufacturing Clusters: An Alternative Approach to Urban Freight Mobility with Electric Vehicles by Agnieszka Deja, Wojciech Ślączka, Magdalena Kaup, Jacek Szołtysek, Lyudmyla Dzhuguryan, Tygran Dzhuguryan

“…This study should prove useful for decision-making and planning processes related to LMPD in CMFMCs and large cities.…”
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Glancing Angle Deposited Nanostructured Tellurium Layer Against Dendrite Formation and Side Reactions in Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery Anode by Salim Hussain, S. M. Sayem, Assem Basurrah, Tahany Rashed, Fumiya Watanabe, Noureen Siraj, Tansel Karabacak

“…This study introduces a glancing angle deposition (GLAD) approach during the sputtering process to fabricate tellurium nanostructured (TeNS) at the zinc (Zn) anode to avoid the aforementioned issues with the B-Zn anode. …”
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The impact of air pollution on neurodegenerative diseases: a narrative review of current evidence by Nicholas Aderinto, Abayomi Oyeyemi Ajagbe, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Muili Opeyemi Abdulbasit, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ayoola Abdulateef Mobolaji, Mariam Tolulope Edun, Kudirat Abike Giwa, David Olawade, Oluwaseun Oyewo, Chimezirim Ezeano

“…Historically, air pollution has been linked primarily to respiratory and cardiovascular issues, but recent evidence suggests that it may also impact neurological health. …”
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Analysis of geothermal energy as an alternative source for fossil fuel from the economic and environmental point of view: A case study in Iraq by Zainab Abed Almoussaw, Nihad Abdul Karim, Hassan Taher Braiber, Shahlaa Ali Abd Alhasan, Sabbah Raheem Alasadi, Ahmed H. Ali Omran, Zina Tariq Kalil, Irina V. Pavlova, Ziad Alabdallah

“…The method of generating electricity using geothermal power plants is being highlighted due to the gravity of the issue of environmental protection as well as the security of electricity. …”
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Experimental investigation of material extrusion additive manufacturing of copper with high powder loading rate by Jiangtao Li, Zhijie Huang, Bing He, Shuhan Li, Bing Lu, Zemin Wang, Xiangyou Li

“…Material extrusion additive manufacturing (MEAM) avoids these issues with low costs, making it suitable to fabricate complex structures in pure copper. …”
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