Assessment of Fermented Kiwifruit on Morpho‐Physiological and Productive Performances of Fragaria spp Plants, Grown Under Hydroponic Conditions by Samreen Nazeer, Anna Agosti, Lorenzo Del Vecchio, Leandra Leto, Andrea Di Fazio, Jasmine H. Saadoun, Alessia Levante, Camilla Lazzi, Martina Cirlini, Benedetta Chiancone

“…ABSTRACT Climate change poses a significant threat to global agriculture by altering weather patterns, increasing the frequency of extreme events, and reducing the availability of arable land. …”
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High-integrated photonic tensor core utilizing high-dimensional lightwave and microwave multidomain multiplexing by Xiangyan Meng, Nuannuan Shi, Guojie Zhang, Junshen Li, Ye Jin, Shiyou Sun, Yichen Shen, Wei Li, Ninghua Zhu, Ming Li

“…Abstract The burgeoning volume of parameters in artificial neural network models has posed substantial challenges to conventional tensor computing hardware. …”
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D-S evidence based FMECA approach to assess potential risks in ballast water system (BWS) on-board tanker ship by Sukru Ilke Sezer, Bulut Ozan Ceylan, Emre Akyuz, Ozcan Arslan

“…This paper attempts to perform a risk assessment for the BWS on-board tanker ship as it poses a major threat to the operational safety of the ship, marine environment, and cargo. …”
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A Pneumatic Soft Exoskeleton System Based on Segmented Composite Proprioceptive Bending Actuators for Hand Rehabilitation by Kai Li, Daohui Zhang, Yaqi Chu, Xingang Zhao, Shuheng Ren, Xudong Hou

“…The lack of quantification poses challenges to the effective and sustainable advancement of rehabilitation technology. …”
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Precision Molding Simulation Study of 3D Ultra-Thin Glass Components for Smartwatches by Xinfeng Zhao, Shunchang Hu, Peiyan Sun, Wuyi Ming

“…High stress and shape deviation during the glass forming process often led to low yield rates, posing a challenge in the production of high-precision smartwatch components. …”
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Removal of Aluminum Nitride from Secondary Aluminum Ash and its Aluminum Recovery by Neng QIU, Hongfei LIN, Lihai LU, Qifeng YANG, Yuwen ZHOU

“…Therefore, the aluminum nitride poses a serious security threat to the environment. …”
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An Internet of Things Framework for Monitoring Environmental Conditions in Livestock Housing to Improve Animal Welfare and Assess Environmental Impact by Giorgio Provolo, Carlo Brandolese, Matteo Grotto, Augusto Marinucci, Nicola Fossati, Omar Ferrari, Elena Beretta, Elisabetta Riva

“…This system measures and transmits key parameters, such as ambient temperature; relative humidity; light intensity; sound pressure; levels of carbon dioxide, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide; and particulate matter and volatile organic compound concentrations. …”
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A Testing Framework for Joint Communication and Sensing in Synthetic Aperture Radars by Alex Piccioni, Roberto Alesii, Fortunato Santucci, Fabio Graziosi

“…However, ISAC testing in real SAR systems poses numerous challenges. This paper introduces a novel testing framework that enables comprehensive evaluation of ISAC functionalities without the operational constraints of real-time tests. …”
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Investigation into the Early Cracking Behavior of High-Geothermal Tunnel Lining Concrete Based on Thermal–Mechanical Coupling Model by Si Xie, Dan Zhao, Peng Yi, Qian Chen, Wei Liu

“…As a typical extreme environment, a high-geothermal environment poses severe challenges to tunnel construction in western China. …”
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Study on the Effect of Deadman State on Blast Furnace Hearth Erosion Based on Solidification and Melting Model by Fei Yuan, Liangyu Chen, Lei Wang, Lei Zhao, Yan Zhong

“…The deadman, located within the hearth, poses a significant obstruction to the flow of molten iron. …”
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ACLC-Detection: A Network for Remote Sensing Image Detection Based on Attention Mechanism and Lightweight Convolution by Shaodong Liu, Faming Shao, Chenshan Yang, Juying Dai, Jinhong Xue, Qing Liu, Tao Zhang

“…Detecting small objects using remote sensing technology has consistently posed challenges. To address this issue, a novel detection framework named ACLC-Detection has been introduced. …”
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Machine Learning‐Accelerated Reconstruction of Periodic Nanostructures with X‐ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Methods by Vinh‐Binh Truong, Analía Fernández Herrero, Kas Andrle, Victor Soltwisch, Philipp Hönicke

“…The discrimination limit for different model parameters is assessed and compared against conventional FEM calculation results.…”
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An Adaptive Control Strategy for a Virtual Synchronous Generator Based on Exponential Inertia and Nonlinear Damping by Huiguang Pian, Keqilao Meng, Hua Li, Yongjiang Liu, Zhi Li, Ligang Jiang

“…The increasing incorporation of renewable energy into power grids has significantly reduced system inertia and damping, posing challenges to frequency stability and power quality. …”
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Automated program using convolutional neural networks for objective and reproducible selection of corneal confocal microscopy images by Qincheng Qiao, Wen Xue, Jinzhe Li, Wenwen Zheng, Yongkai Yuan, Chen Li, Fuqiang Liu, Xinguo Hou

“…Objective Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes, posing a significant risk for foot ulcers and amputation. …”
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Current Situation and Prospect of Fluid Identification in Non-Resistivity Logging by YUAN Lixin, WU Hongliang, FENG zhou, TIAN Han, WANG Kewen, LIU Peng

“…However, accurately identifying fluid properties in formations with low porosity and permeability, significant reservoir heterogeneity, and unique mineral development poses challenges. To address this issue in complex reservoirs, some non-resistivity logging-based methods have been developed to identify fluid properties. …”
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Vertical transport of HDPE microplastics through sandy and silty soil by Sayali Apte, Sangita Dike, Vaishnavi Dabir

“…Microplastic pollution is an emerging concern and poses a potential risk to soil ecosystems and subsequently can lead to groundwater contamination. …”
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Dissipative disorder analysis of Homann flow of Walters B fluid with the applications of solar thermal energy absorption aspects by Latif Ahmad, Assmaa Abd-Elmonem, Saleem Javed, Muhammad Yasir, Umair Khan, Yalcin Yilmaz, Aisha M. Alqahtani

“…Perturbation method is utilized for the reduction of the fourth-order mathematical equation for reducing the problem in to well-posed from ill-posed status. The numerical analysis is carried out by applying one of the built-in commands while using MATLAB software. …”
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Climate adaptation and resilience of biofiltration as a low-cost technological solution for water treatment – A critical review by Adedamola Adesomi Ali, Oliver Terna Iorhemen, Ronald W. Thring

“…The adaptation and resilience of biofiltration systems to challenges posed by climate change in water treatment was extensively discussed. …”
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Geogenic Contamination of Groundwater in a Highland Watershed: Hydrogeochemical Assessment, Source Apportionment, and Health Risk Evaluation of Fluoride and Nitrate by Kashif Alam, Muhammad Nafees, Wajid Ali, Said Muhammad, Abdur Raziq

“…While NO₃⁻ ingestion posed no notable health risks, <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msup><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">F</mi></mrow><mrow><mo>−</mo></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> exposure presented significant concerns, with 58.8% of the samples posing risks, particularly for children. …”
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Agro-morphological characterization and qRT-PCR validation of SNAC1 and DREB1A drought tolerance genes expression in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) seedlings by Abdulkareem Khadijat Abdulhamid, Bello Abdultoyyib, Sidiq Khalilrahman Olatunji, Olayinka Bolaji Umar, Kareem Isiaka, Mustapha Oba Toyin

“…However, the escalating challenges posed by climate change, characterized by irregular rainfall and drought like conditions threatens Okra production. …”
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