RMDS: Ranging and multidimensional scaling–based anchor-free localization in large-scale wireless sensor networks with coverage holes by Qiyue Li, Baoyu Chu, Zhong Wu, Wei Sun, Liangfeng Chen, Jie Li, Zhi Liu

“…Moreover, we replace the singular value decomposition with an iterative maximum gradient descent method to reduce the computational complexity. …”
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New approach methodologies for risk assessment of urinary occurring toxicants by Maximilian Jobst, Irís Guerreiro, Delphine Payros, Isabelle P. Oswald, Ana S. Fernandes, Benedikt Warth, Giorgia Del Favero

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Self-Loosening Failure Analysis of Bolt Joints under Vibration considering the Tightening Process by Yan Chen, Qiang Gao, Zhenqun Guan

“…The results show that the tightening process cannot be replaced by a simplified method because its fastening state is different from the real process. …”
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DeepSeek-AI-enhanced virtual reality training for mass casualty management: Leveraging machine learning for personalized instructional optimization. by Zhe Li, Lei Shi, Mingyu Pei, Wan Chen, Yutao Tang, Guozheng Qiu, Xibin Xu, Liwen Lyu

“…Machine learning models highlighted replacing traditional teaching methods (IncNodePurity = 25.76) and stimulating learning interest (IncNodePurity = 13.08) as the most critical factors influencing learning outcomes. …”
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Voltage Stability Assessment Through Modal Analysis Using a Smooth Formulation of the Power Flow Problem Based on Sigmoid Functions by Joao Pedro Peters Barbosa, Joao Alberto Passos Filho, Rodrigo Andrade Ramos, Luis Fernando Costa Alberto

“…A key advantage of this formulation is its ability to convert limit-induced bifurcations into saddle-node bifurcations. This conversion allows the voltage security studies to focus solely on identifying saddle-node bifurcations, leading to significant computational efficiency. …”
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THE CALCULATION OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTIONS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE CREEP OF WOOD ON THE EXAMPLE OF A STATICALLY INDETERMINATE LENTICULAR BLOCKED TRUSS by I. S. Inzhutov, V. V. Mezentsev, A. F. Rozhkov, M. E. Khovansky

“…Objectives The aim of the study is to refine the calculation of wooden constructions, in particular, to use variable elastic modulus  for the calculation of the second group of the limiting state in order to predict the deformations more accurately.Methods The study is carried out using the method of creep  consideration based on the use of either variable elastic modulus or  the “modulus of total deformations” for the calculations. …”
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Electric Vehicle and Soft Open Points Co-Planning for Active Distribution Grid Flexibility Enhancement by Jie Fang, Wenwu Li, Dunchu Chen

“…Finally, the optimization method proposed in this paper is analyzed and validated on an improved IEEE 33-node distribution system. …”
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Tattoo-less chest wall and regional nodal irradiation using surface imaging by Boris Mueller, Yulin Song, Xingchen Zhai, Yubei Liang, Paul Tamas, Simon Powell, David M Guttmann, Diana Roth O’Brien, Beryl McCormick, Atif Khan, Laura Cervino-Arriba, Bo Zhao, Linda Hong, Lior Z. Braunstein

“…There was no significant difference between the AlignRT and the tattoo-based methods for both setup and in-room time. Conclusion: These findings indicate that utilizing the tattoo-less setup method with AlignRT provides sufficient accuracy and speed to potentially supplant the use of surface tattoos in lymph node positive and high-risk breast cancer patients requiring chest wall and regional lymph node radiation. …”
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Methodology of Determining the Location of the Distribution Center of Material Flows in a Combined Scheme of Goods Delivery by Svetlana A. Zhestkova

“…The research is aimed at developing a methodology for determining the optimal location of material flows’ distribution center, taking into account the formation of ring routes based on the use of the fictitious nodes and branches’ method (FNB), in order to minimize overall logistical costs. …”
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Modified cavocavostomy technique for deceased donor liver transplantation by S. E. Voskanyan, A. I. Artemyev, A. I. Sushkov, K. K. Gubarev, D. S. Svetlakova, M. V. Popov, V. S. Rudakov, A. N. Bashkov, E. V. Naydenov, M. Muktarzhan

“…The proposed technique of cavocavostomy can be considered as a priority method for caval reconstruction during deceased donor liver transplantation, with the exception of specific indications for the use of the classic technique (retransplantation, involvement of the inferior vena cava wall in a parasitic process or presentation of a tumor node to it, as well as in cases of widespread adhesive process in the abdominal cavity, hypertrophy of the 1 segment of the native liver, the presence and location of TIPS, thinning of the wall of the retrohepatic inferior vena cava, the risk of graft compression with its large size).The choice of the cavocavostomy variant should be carried out taking into account the size ratio of the graft to the recipient's right subdiaphragmatic space, and the topography features of the recipient's hepatic veins.…”
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DSGAU: Dual-Scale Graph Attention U-Nets for Hyperspectral Image Classification With Limited Samples by Hongzhuang Ji, Leying Song, Zhaohui Xue, Hongjun Su

“…The classification performance of the proposed method is evaluated on four benchmark datasets. Experimental results show that, the proposed method outperforms existing cutting-edge methods, with improvements in terms of overall accuracy (OA) around 2.37–17.8% (Indian Pines), 1.05%–10.3% (Salinas), and 1.54%–9.64% (WHU-Hi-LongKou) under limited training sample conditions.…”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of DL-Clustering for Energy Optimization in Wireless Sensor Networks by Shailaja S. Halli, Poornima G Patil

“…This eliminates the need to reroute data when moving and replacing several traffic nodes for mobile data collectors. …”
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Multi-Time Scale Optimal Dispatch of Distribution Network with Pumped Storage Station Based on Model Predictive Control by Pengyu Pan, Zhen Wang, Gang Chen, Huabo Shi, Xiaoming Zha

“…To address this, a multi-time scale optimal dispatch method based on model predictive control is proposed, including a day-ahead stage and an intra-day rolling stage. …”
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Modern options of endoscopic retrograde stenting of bile ducts in treatment of obstructive jaundice at malignant pancreatobiliary tumors by S. A. Budzinsky, S. G. Shapovalyants, Ye. D. Fedorov, A. G. Mylnikov, D. V. Bakhtiozina

“…In 230 (80,1%) of them endoscopic aid was final treatment method of late-stage neoplastic process in inoperable patients. …”
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Structural Parameter Identification Using Multi-Objective Modified Directional Bat Algorithm by LIU Li-jun, LIN Ying-hai, SU Yong-hui, LEI Ying

“…ObjectiveStructural parameter identification based on swarm intelligent optimization methods has become one of the popular methods for finite element model modification. …”
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Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography (PSMA-PET) in Initial Staging of Prostate Cancer Patients: The Beginning of a New Era by Juan Gómez Rivas, Irene de la Parra, Sarelis Infante, Laura Ibañez, Beatriz Gutierrez Hidalgo, María Nieves Cabrera, Javier Puente, Noelia Sanmamed, Luis Enrique Ortega Polledo, María Isabel Galante, Jesús Moreno Sierra

“…<i>Material and Methods:</i> We conducted a comprehensive literature review from August to October 2023 using databases and a review of key clinical guidelines on the topic, focusing on the sensitivity and specificity of PSMA-PET, its use in detecting lymph node metastases (LNm), its integration into nomograms, its comparison with conventional imaging and current guideline recommendations. …”
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Nodal tuberculosis revisited: a review by Uma Handa, Irneet Mundi, Sugandha Mohan

“…Over the last two to three decades, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has emerged as a simple out-patient diagnostic procedure for the evaluation of tuberculous lymphadenitis and has replaced lymph node biopsy for histopathology. A number of molecular methods have also been introduced in diagnostics which have greatly improved the diagnostic accuracy. …”
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RWP-NSGA II: Reinforcement Weighted Probabilistic NSGA II for Workload Allocation in Fog and Internet of Things Environment by Hafsa Raissouli, Samir Brahim Belhaouari, Ahmad Alauddin Bin Ariffin

“…This study investigates workload allocation in the IoT node and the fog nodes by optimizing delay and energy consumption. …”
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Lossless Compression with Trie-Based Shared Dictionary for Omics Data in Edge–Cloud Frameworks by Rani Adam, Daniel R. Catchpoole, Simeon J. Simoff, Zhonglin Qu, Paul J. Kennedy, Quang Vinh Nguyen

“…A lightweight index derived from this dictionary is then pushed to edge nodes, where Trie-based sequence replacement is applied to eliminate redundancy locally. …”
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Incremental Cotton Diseases Detection Based on Aerial Remote Sensing Image and Blockchain Sharding by Jing Nie, Haochen Li, Yang Li, Jingbin Li, Xuewei Chao, Sezai Ercisli

“…Then, an incremental learning method based on knowledge distillation for cotton pest and disease targets is proposed on the basis of the lightweight model to realize parameter updating and memory retention for new and old targets. …”
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