Experimental and computational analysis of air injection as a mitigation technique for silt erosion in hydro turbines by Prashant Dhiman, Varun Pratap Singh, Ashish Karn

“…The variable parameters in the study included air injection velocity (ranging from 7.5 m/s to 17.5 m/s), silt concentration (2500 ppm), and air injection angles (90°). The measured output includes erosion rate, material loss, and surface erosion patterns. …”
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Bayesian curriculum generation in sparse reward reinforcement learning environments by Onur Akgün, N. Kemal Üre

“…A notable feature of our algorithm is its capability for unsupervised task classification, utilizing a clustering process applicable to both image outputs and scalar values. This method efficiently categorizes tasks based on difficulty, circumventing the need for exhaustive training for each task. …”
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Sensorless real-time solar irradiance prediction in grid-connected PV systems using PSO-MPPT and IoT-enabled monitoring by Ali Zaki Mohammed Nafa, Adel A. Obed, Ahmed J. Abid, Salam J. Yaqoob, Mohit Bajaj, Mohammad Shabaz

“…Abstract Accurate prediction of solar irradiance is vital for optimizing the energy output and operational efficiency of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems, especially under fluctuating environmental conditions. …”
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CAU²DNet: A Dual-Branch Deep Learning Network and a Dataset for Slum Recognition with Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data by Xi Lyu, Chenyu Zhang, Lizhi Miao, Xiying Sun, Xinxin Zhou, Xinyi Yue, Zhongchang Sun, Yueyong Pang

“…The efficient and precise identification of urban slums is a significant challenge for urban planning and sustainable development, as their morphological diversity and complex spatial distribution make it difficult to use traditional remote sensing inversion methods. …”
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Research Progress on Spectroscopic Analysis of Key Elements in Reprocessing of Spent Nuclear Fuel by Yan-lin WANG, Yu-ning YANG, Tao-xiang SUN

“…First, it is necessary to systematically study the chemical species and spectral patterns of different metal ions and establish a standard model to realize accurate analysis. Second, more efficient spectral analysis methods should be developed to meet the challenges of spectral overlap and baseline drift. …”
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Design and prediction of high optical density photovoltaic polymers using machine learning-DFT studies by Aljaafreh Mamduh J., Hassan Abrar U.

“…This research provides a machine learning (ML) method to predict the optical density of photovoltaic (PV) polymers. …”
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Numerical thermodynamic-economic study and machine learning-based optimization of an innovative biogas-driven integrated power plant combined with sustainable liquid CO2 and liquid... by Ruijia Yuan, Fan Shi, Azher M. Abed, Mohamed Shaban, Sarminah Samad, Ahmad Almadhor, Barno Abdullaeva, Mouloud Aoudia, Salem Alkhalaf, Samah G. Babiker

“…Hence, a machine learning algorithm is implemented using artificial neural networks combined with the NSGA-II method for multi-criteria optimization, focusing on exergy efficiency, net present value, and products' sum unit cost as objective functions. …”
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High-Performance Two-Stage DC/DC Converter Based on LADRC-PI Hybrid Control for PEM Electrolyzer Hydrogen Production by Qingshuai Yu, Zhenao Sun, Yetong Han, Tuanlong Zhang, Rongxing Zhang, Muhua Lin

“…The subsequent three-phase LLC stage operates at a fixed resonant frequency, achieving inherent output current ripple suppression through multi-phase cancellation while maintaining high conversion efficiency. …”
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Bridging the gap between haptic devices and cobots with highly geared magnetorheological actuators by Jean-Sébastien Plante, Alexandre St-Jean, Jean-Philippe Lucking Bigué

“…As a result, different actuation methods are chosen based on how much emphasis is placed on a specific set of performance criteria. …”
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Influence of pre-processing criteria on analysis of accelerometry-based physical activity. by Bing Han, Lilian Perez, Deborah A Cohen, Rachana Seelam, Kathryn P Derose

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To study the implications of pre-processing criteria for accelerometer data on outputs of interest in physical activity studies.<h4>Methods</h4>We used the ActiGraph hip-worn accelerometry data from 538 adult Latino participants. …”
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Classification of SERS spectra for agrochemical detection using a neural network with engineered features by Mateo Frausto-Avila, Monserrat Ochoa-Elias, Jose Pablo Manriquez-Amavizca, María del Carmen González-López, Gonzalo Ramírez-García, Mario Alan Quiroz-Juárez

“…The model utilizes a compact two-layer architecture, with five Leaky ReLU neurons in the hidden layer and four softmax neurons in the output layer. This design ensures computational efficiency by using only dense layers for matrix-vector multiplications. …”
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The effect of Tai Chi training on cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Guohua Zheng, Shuzhen Li, Maomao Huang, Feiwen Liu, Jing Tao, Jing Tao, Lidian Chen, Lidian Chen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Tai Chi may be efficient for healthy adults to improve the cardiorespiratory fitness, but there is no systematic evaluation for its effectiveness.…”
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Storage and permeation space development characteristics and water production capacity evaluation of deep coal reservoirs in Linxing-Shenfu area of Ordos Basin by Jinwei WANG, Hao XU, Yinan LIU, Bing ZHANG, Yanyong XU, Ding LIU, Peng ZONG, Yajuan WANG, Xuejing SONG

“…These methods revealed the development characteristics of the storage and permeability space in the study area. …”
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High INtensity Interval Training In pATiEnts with intermittent claudication (INITIATE): protocol for a multicentre, proof-of-concept, prospective interventional study by Gordon McGregor, Chao Huang, Maureen Twiddy, Judith Long, Amy Harwood, Lee Ingle, Saïd Ibeggazene, Sean Pymer, Adam R Nicholls, Sean Carroll, Marjorie Rooms, I C Chetter

“…High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is more time-efficient and therefore has the potential to overcome this barrier. …”
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Accuracy and usability of AcuPebble SA100 for automated diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea in the home environment setting: an evaluation study by Swapna Mandal, Nikesh Devani, Esther Rodriguez-Villegas, Renard Xaviero Adhi Pramono, Syed Anas Imtiaz, Stuart Bowyer

“…This opens the doors for more efficient patient pathways for OSA diagnosis.Trial registration number NCT03544086; ClinicalTrials.gov.…”
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Paraxial Propagation of Scattered Light Based on the Chirp Z-Transform by Lujia Zhao, Yu-Ang Liu, Huiru Ji, Haibo Wang, Hao Tan, Yan Mo, Donglin Ma

“…This approach affords enhanced flexibility in the simulation of partially coherent light transmission, enabling the targeted simulation of regions of interest within the frequency domain of the optical system, thereby significantly improving simulation efficiency. The efficacy of this novel method is demonstrated through the simulation of a Wigner transmission algorithm based on the chirp z-transform, applied to an RC (Ritchey–Chrétien) telescope system. …”
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Dual Input Interleaved Three-Phase Rectifier In Discontinuous Conduction Mode For Application In Small Wind Turbines by Guilherme M. Todys, Luís P. Custódio, Alceu A. Badin, Amauri A. Assef, Roger Gules, Delvanei G. Bandeira Jr., Eduardo F. R. Romaneli, Daniel F. Cortez

“…For an output power of 1 kW, on a 400 V DC bus and an input RMS line voltage of 114 V, the structure's obtained efficiency was higher than 95%. …”
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Design and experiment of multi-station automatic powder loading system based on fuzzy control by MOU Xiang-wei, NAN Xiang-gang, YU Xin-ye, CHEN Lin-tao

“…Results: The test showed that for the 6-station automatic powder loading and conveying production line, the operation efficiency of this control system was improved by 103.2% compared with the existing control system, and the output of each station per unit time was increased by 31.4%. …”
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Prediction of Aerosol Particle Size Distribution Based on Neural Network by Yali Ren, Jiandong Mao, Hu Zhao, Chunyan Zhou, Xin Gong, Zhimin Rao, Qiang Wang, Yi Zhang

“…The results show that BP neural network has a better prediction effect than that of the RBF neural network and is an effective method to obtain the aerosol particle size distribution of the whole atmosphere column using the data of CE-318 and APS 3321.…”
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Fuzzy Logic Technique Based on Classification Function Application in Quality Control by Salman Hussien Omran, Salam Waley Shneen, Batool Ibrahim Jameel, Omar Hassoon, Mohammed A. Fayad, Firas Basim Ismail

“… This work introduces a method for fuzzy control charts. Fuzzy theory and the foundations of Shew Hart control charts form the foundation of the process. …”
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