A Review of Wireless and PLC Propagation Channel Characteristics for Smart Grid Environments by Sabih Güzelgöz, Hüseyin Arslan, Arif Islam, Alexander Domijan

“…In spite of being attractive, wireless and PLC channels are very harsh posing great challenges to performance of communication systems. …”
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Collaborative Coverage Strategy Using Multiple UAVs-UGVs in CRN Mapping by Agung Nugroho Jati, Bambang Riyanto Trilaksono, Egi Muhammad Idris Hidayat, Widyawardana Adiprawita

“…Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear (CRN) contamination poses a significant threat, potentially leading to mass casualties and long-term environmental repercussions. …”
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happyXTube: A software for the real-time X-ray tube simulation by Yichu Chen, Wei Yu, Sanming Hu, Jing Deng, Xiao Chen

“…Analyzing the spectrum generated by the X-ray tube can significantly contribute to the optimization of parameters pertinent to X-ray applications. However, for most medical practitioners, the absence of engineering expertise poses a challenge in measuring the characteristics of X-ray tubes using specialized equipment or in conducting simulations through programming on their own. …”
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Frictional Characteristics of Granite Fault under Imposed Dynamic Normal Disturbance Loads by Guojian Cui, Chuanqing Zhang, Qiming Xie

“…Fault activation induced by dynamic normal disturbance loads resulting from activities such as blasting, excavation, and earthquakes has the potential to trigger significant geological disasters, such as rock bursts, posing a threat to the stability and safety of rock engineering projects. …”
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Mechanism analysis of mechanical extraction of Pleioblastus amarus fibers by saturated steam pretreatment by Xiaofeng Xu, Weipeng Yu, Xingduo Fan, Zhenhong Gong, Wei Zhang

“…Abstract Currently, bamboo fibers (BFs) are commonly processed through alkali boiling softening pretreatment, which generates wastewater that poses environmental pollution risks. This process is also complex and requires significant human and material resources. …”
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Integrating the circular economy model into the management and treatment of Fischer–Tropsch effluents—a conversion of waste to energy (biogas) opportunity by Mabatho Moreroa, Thapelo P. Malematja, Grace Nkechinyere Ijoma

“…This approach to the circular economy model can help overcome the environmental concerns posed by FT effluents in its advocacy of resource sharing, reuse, and recycling. …”
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A Variational Neural Network Based on Algorithm Unfolding for Image Blind Deblurring by Shaoqing Gong, Yeran Wang, Guangyu Yang, Weibo Wei, Junli Zhao, Zhenkuan Pan

“…Image blind deblurring is an ill-posed inverse problem in image processing. While deep learning approaches have demonstrated effectiveness, they often lack interpretability and require extensive data. …”
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Soil fertility mapping on Ficus trees for rehabilitation of degraded land in Kuningan Regency, Indonesia by Y. Hendrayana, A. Y. Ismail, Handayani, D. Kosasih, M. A. Romdona, N. Althaaf, S. Arifin

“…Abstract Land degradation poses a global challenge to ecosystem sustainability and human well-being, driven primarily by deforestation, intensive agriculture, and mining. …”
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Hyperparameter optimization of XGBoost using artificial bee colony for predicting medical complications in hemodialysis patients by Rangga Laksana Aryananda, Trimono, Wahyu Syaifullah J, Wan Suryani Wan Awang

“…Many CKD patients require hemodialysis, which poses risks of complications such as hypertension, hypotension, and gastrointestinal disorders, increasing mortality. …”
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Pilot-scale high-consistency mechanical refining improves enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic feedstock by Liliane Pires Andrade, Maria Isabel Rodrigues, Mário Tyago Murakami, George Jackson de Moraes Rocha

“…Abstract The natural recalcitrance of lignocellulosic biomass poses a major challenge for biorefineries aiming to convert these materials into fuels, chemicals, and polymers. …”
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Multi-Scale Attention Fusion Gesture-Recognition Algorithm Based on Strain Sensors by Zhiqiang Zhang, Jun Cai, Xueyu Dai, Hui Xiao

“…To address the challenges posed by the multi-channel, temporal, and amplitude-varying nature of strain signals, this paper proposes a lightweight hybrid attention network, termed MACLiteNet. …”
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Biocontrol of Moler Diseases (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp capae (Snyder and Hans)) on Shallot with Endophytic Bacteria by Zurai Resti, Darnetty Darnetty, Ujang Khairul, Reflin Reflin, Sri Lestari Kurnia Siregar, Farah Nabila Tores

“…Fusarium Basal Root (FBR) disease locally known as "moler", caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp cepae (FOCe), poses a significant threat to Indonesian shallot cultivation, leading to yield losses of approximately 50%. …”
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Evaluation of Physicochemical Characterization and Elemental Composition of used, Recycled, and Fresh Lubricating Engine Oils of Total Quartz and Hardex Brands by O. V. Akpoveta, S. Opuyor, C. O. Ekwe, Q. Umudi, P. Arogbotimi, H. M. Alajiki

“… Disposal of used engine oils directly into the environment poses severe pollution risk. This can however be checked if green approaches are employed in recycling the waste oil to base oil for further applications. …”
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Effect of High-Efficiency Coagulant Formulations on Fluorine Wastewater Treatment Efficiency by Song Jirui, Min Jun, Wang Xiyuan, Zhang Lei

“…Fluorine wastewater is widely found in industries such as electronics manufacturing, electroplating, and aluminum processing, posing a serious threat to the ecological environment and human health. …”
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Study on catalytic activity of bimetallic CuZn-ZIFs for Rhodamine B decomposition in the presence of potassium peroxymonosulfate by Ba Huy Tran, Dinh Thanh Nguyen, Minh Nhut Nguyen, Ngoc Tri Tan Ho, Huynh Giao Dang

“…In clearly defined technical parameters, CuZn-ZIFs exhibited a notable heat resistance up to 600°C and featured a distinct polygonal structure. …”
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Salt and pepper denoising filters for digital images: A technical review by Kumar Abhishek, Kumar Sanjeev, Kar Asutosh

“…We conclude by outlining the challenges each domain poses and providing a detailed explanation of the rationale for future research.…”
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Simulation and Experimental Research on a Fluidic Oscillator with a Deflector Structure by Jiming Li, Jianming Peng, Dong Ge, Guang Zhang

“…In the exploitation of deep geothermal energy from hot dry rock (HDR) reservoirs, traditional drilling methodologies exhibit a retarded penetration rate, posing a significant impediment to efficient energy extraction. …”
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A simple and low-cost electrode based on Nafion-stabilized silver nanoparticles supported on FTO for the electrochemical determination of Pb (II) and Cu (II). by Leonardo J Monroy-Cruz, Akemi Morales-Kato, Yndira Dolores-Maldonado, Katiuska Castro, Alen Zimic-Sheen, María Belén Balta, Geraldine J Otayza-Melgarejo, Raúl León, Patricia Sheen, Wilner Valenzuela, Mirko Zimic

“…Increasing awareness of the environmental risks posed by heavy metal accumulation in the environment-due to their toxicity and persistence in biological systems-has driven the development of more efficient and accessible detection methods. …”
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Assessing the effect of model specification and prior sensitivity on Bayesian tests of temporal signal. by John H Tay, Arthur Kocher, Sebastian Duchene

“…BETS requires the specification of a full Bayesian phylogenetic model, posing several considerations for untangling the impact of model choice on the detection of temporal signal. …”
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Rapid Dataset-Free Self-Calibration for Heat Flux-Based Core Body Temperature Sensors by Yuki Hashimoto, Soto Tada, Yoshifumi Nishida

“…In conventional single-heat-flux methods, calibration relies on invasive measurements or numerically generated datasets and typically requires at least 1 h, posing practical challenges. In contrast, the proposed method identifies calibration parameters directly from measured temperature data within approximately 1500 s, which is much quicker than the 3600 s required by existing methods. …”
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