Redefining IoT networks for improving energy and memory efficiency through compressive sensing paradigm by S. Balamurali, M. Kathirvelu, SatheeshKumar Palanisamy, Ines Hilali Jaghdam

“…Simulation results validated with relevant test functions revealed the potential of NSPL-HCS, showing its competency to improve WSN performance simultaneously retaining reliability and feasibility, as a result, setting the path for wider implementation of WSN in a number of applications of IoT.…”
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Friction and wear behavior of different seal materials under water-lubricated conditions by Weigang Zhao, Guoyuan Zhang, Guangneng Dong

“…For example, a low-temperature and low-viscosity fluid (such as liquid oxygen or liquid hydrogen) is used as a lubricant. The performance of the seal rings, especially the friction and wear behavior, directly determines whether the seal functions normal. …”
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Can B local communities redefine regional identity? by Ruth Cherrington, Danielle Farrow, Marco Campenni

“…B Corporations (B Corps) embed high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability in their operations. …”
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Assessment of Post-COVID-19 Syndrome and Its Relationship to Age, Sex, and Comorbid Disease in Iraqi Population by Noor Kadhim Mohamed-Jawad, Amal Malik Hassan, Safa Kifah Qasim

“…Fatigue is the most common postviral symptom which occurs in 365 (39.9%) patients, followed by hair loss 286 (31.3%) and decreases in cognitive functions like forgetfulness 263 (28.7%) and decreased mental performance 248 (27%). …”
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Deploying Android-Based Smart RSUs with YOLOv8 and SAHI for Enhanced Traffic Management by Mohammed F. Rashad, Qutaiba I. Ali

“…Future research will integrate functionalities like pedestrian detection and vehicle tracking to further enhance smart transportation systems. …”
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The Bright Feature Transform for Prominent Point Scatterer Detection and Tone Mapping by Gregory D. Vetaw, Suren Jayasuriya

“…However, these methods can perform poorly in detecting point-like scatterers in relatively high levels of speckle background and can distort the structure of the scatterer when visualized. …”
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A stereodynamic probe of Pt(II) molecular hinge for chiroptical sensing of cryptochiral compounds by Yeye Ai, Yinghao Zhang, Ying Jiang, Guilin Zhuang, Yongguang Li

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The Improvement of Hydrophilic Property of Polyethersulfone Membrane with Chitosan as Additive by Umi Fathanah, Izarul Machdar, Medyan Riza, Nasrul Arahman, Mirna Rahmah Lubis, Mukramah Yusuf

“…Membrane characterization includes functional group analysis, morphological structure, and water contact angle. …”
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Data Survey of Seismically Isolated Buildings in the Expected Tsunami Inundation Areas in Japan by Masahito Kobayashi, Norifumi Hirata

“…In addition, the largest percentage of all the SIBs in the expected tsunami inundation areas—40%—has been built in areas where the inundation depth is expected to be 1–3 m. Even buildings like hospitals and government buildings, which must maintain their functions during disasters, have been constructed in areas where the expected inundation depth is 5–10 m.…”
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Automated Dead Chicken Detection in Poultry Farms Using Knowledge Distillation and Vision Transformers by Ridip Khanal, Wenqin Wu, Joonwhoan Lee

“…A dynamic frame selection strategy optimizes resource usage by adjusting monitoring intervals based on the chickens’ age, ensuring real-time performance in resource-constrained environments. This method addresses key challenges such as the lack of explicit annotations for dead chickens, along with common farm issues like lighting variations, occlusions, cluttered backgrounds, chicken growth, and camera distortions. …”
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Evolution and Evaluation of Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers: A Comprehensive Literature Review by Christos Kypraiou, Theodoros Varzakas

“…This review paper addresses the design and testing of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers, highlighting their critical functions in various industries, particularly foods, medicine, and research. …”
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In-vehicle localization based on multi-channel Bluetooth Low Energy received signal strength indicator by Gao Yuan, Zhao Ze, Huang Changcheng, Han Chuanqi, Cui Li

“…However, interferences like effects of multipath and reflection of the signals significantly raise great challenges to the positioning accuracy at in-vehicle environment. …”
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Could adjuvants serve as an agroecological tool? by Milan Brankov, Milena Simić, Jelena Vukadinović, Miloš Zarić, Alexandros Tataridas, Sofija Božinović, Vesna Dragičević

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Electrochemical Determination of Gallic Acid in Tea Samples Using Pyramidal Pt Nanoparticles by Tiziano Di Giulio, Maria Antonieta Ramírez‐Morales, Valentina Mastronardi, Giuseppe Mele, Rosaria Brescia, Pier Paolo Pompa, Cosimino Malitesta, Giuseppe Egidio De Benedetto, Mauro Moglianetti, Maria Ada Malvindi, Elisabetta Mazzotta

“…Detecting GA in biological matrices like food and beverages is essential but challenging due to the multitude of GA‐like molecules with similar proprieties and functional moieties. …”
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Nanofibrillated collagen fiber networks for enhanced air purification by Junchao Wang, Xinjie Huang, Peng Zhao, Dan Cao, Rui Li, Xinling Zhao, Yangrui Du, Kaijun Li, Chaojian Chen, Gongyan Liu

“…Collagen fiber networks derived from animal hides offer a sustainable alternative due to their hierarchical structure and diverse surface functionalities. However, their thick fiber bundles (>5 μm) hinder filtration performance. …”
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Optical Wireless Communications with Metasurfaces: Current Status and Potential for Intelligent Communications by Ke Wang, Chengwei Fang, Md Osman Ali, Xiaojun Chen, Safa Alghadi, Shuo Li, Jiayuan He, Sithamparanathan Kandeepan

“…Such metasurfaces with sub‐wavelength features also enable other versatile functions like spatial‐ or optical‐angular‐momentum‐mode generation, conversion, and multiplexing, further improving the communication performance and capability of OWCs. …”
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Proximity to a hazardous waste thermal treatment facility alters human physiology: a community-driven pilot study by Avinash Kumar, Avinash Kumar, Chuqi Guo, Qudus Sarumi, Christopher Courtney, Shawn Campagna, Shawn Campagna, Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, Stephania A. Cormier, Stephania A. Cormier

“…Pathway enrichment analyses revealed perturbations in glycolysis, citric acid cycle, sulfur metabolism, and nucleotide metabolism, which are linked to critical biological functions like energy production and DNA repair. Notable differences in metabolite profiles were also observed between sexes and racial groups, pointing to the interplay of intrinsic biological and environmental factors. …”
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Direct laser writing of electronically conductive microstructures within soft hydrogel substrates by Lorenzo Lucherini, Veronica Navello, Outman Akouissi, Stéphanie P. Lacour, Esther Amstad

“…Hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for bioelectronic interfaces due to their tissue-like properties and high-water content. However, conventional hydrogels often suffer from poor electrical conductivity and mechanical stability, limiting their performance in long-term bioelectronic applications. …”
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Advancing biomass valorization with zeolite catalysts: Focus on oxidative transformations by Foteini Zormpa, Philipp Treu, Erisa Saraçi

“…Special attention is given to the oxidative conversion of bio-derived molecules like glucose, HMF and fatty acids into bio-derived acids and epoxides through sustainable, ''green'' routes. …”
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Large surgically resected leiomyosarcoma of the liver: a case report by Takashi Maeda, Kyohei Yugawa, Nao Kinjo, Daisuke Imai, Kensaku Sanefuji, Koto Kawata, Shinichiro Ikeda, Keitaro Edahiro, Kazuki Takeishi, Tomohiro Iguchi, Noboru Harada, Mizuki Ninomiya, Shohei Yamaguchi, Kozo Konishi, Shinichi Tsutsui, Hiroyuki Matsuda

“…He had no history of liver disease or alcohol abuse. Liver function tests indicated Child-Pugh class A. Tumor markers were negative. …”
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