Ultrasound assessment of the association between left atrial remodeling and fibrosis in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation: a clinical investigation by Tao Xu, Haotian Hu, Runyu Zhu, Wenshu Hu, Xinyi Li, Dian Shen, Aoyi Zhang, Chang Zhou

“…Abstract Background Advanced heart failure in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation (VAF) poses a significant threat to human health. Noninvasive assessment of left atrial remodeling in various pathological conditions is instrumental in guiding clinical treatment decisions, evaluating efficacy, and predicting prognosis. …”
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MFGaussian: multi-modal data fusion based 3D Gaussian splatting for accurate and robust scene representation by Ran Yang, Yang Liu, Ruofei Zhong, Zhanying Wei, Mengbing Xu, Shuai Liu, Peng Yan

“…This method initializes the laser point cloud as 3D Gaussian, obtains camera parameters through multi-sensor calibration and subsequent spherical interpolation, thus obtaining high-precision initial data without relying on Structure from Motion(SfM), and further ensures accurate geometric structure through the partial optimization. …”
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Research on Reactor Radiation Shielding Optimization Method Based on Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm by LIU Chengwei1, 2, CHEN Zhenping1, 2, , YANG Chao1, 2, ZHANG Huajian1, 2, SUN Aikou1, 2, LEI Jichong1, 2, YU Tao1, 2

“…Thus, radiation shielding design for nuclear reactors poses a typical multi-objective combinatorial optimization challenge, involving various design objectives and parameters, including radiation dose rate, volume, weight, and more. …”

A Comprehensive Review of Industrial Workshop Oil Mist Control Technology Based on Electrostatic Collection by Linfeng Liang, Yuer Lan, Tao Yu, Wenjun Leng, Lei Zhang, Zhengwei Long

“…Additionally, the deposition characteristics of oil mist, as well as the structure and operational parameters of the electrostatic precipitator (ESP), directly affect collection efficiency. …”
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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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Integrated Management of Tomato Fusarium Wilt: Ultrastructure Insights into Zn Nanoparticles and Phytohormone Applications by Yasmin M. Heikal, Amal M. Albahi, Amal A. Alyamani, Hala M. Abdelmigid, Samia A. Haroun, Hoda M. Soliman

“…Fusarium wilt (FW), induced by <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i>, poses a significant threat to global tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) production, leading to substantial yield reduction. …”
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Sorption and Phase Associations of Chromate and Vanadate with Two Contrasting North Carolina Saprolites by Fatai O. Balogun, Hannah R. Peel, Robert E. Austin, Ibrahim G. Okunlola, David S. Vinson, Owen W. Duckworth, Matthew L. Polizzotto

“…Geogenic chromium (Cr) and vanadium (V) contamination of groundwater in the Piedmont region of North Carolina poses threats to public health. These contaminants are naturally derived from saprolite and aquifer materials, but geochemical variability in these materials makes it difficult to predict specific risks of Cr and V in well water. …”
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CALCULATION OF ELASTICALLY STRESSED QUANTUM WELLS HETEROSTRUCTURE AlXGaYIn1-X-YAs/InP FOR EFFICIENT DIODE LASERS by V. N. Svetogorov, R. Kh. Akchurin, A. A. Marmalyuk, M. A. Ladugin, I. V. Yarotskaya

“…As a result of the calculations the authors suggest a structure that includes a barrier layer of Al0.28Ga0.30In0.42As with a thickness of 110 Å and a quantum well Al0.03Ga0.23In0.74As in a layer with a thickness of 55Å (with the mismatch between the parameters of the crystal lattice and the InP substrate - 0.8% and + 1.4 %, respectively). …”
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Advances in photocatalytic removal of NO_x and VOCs from flue gas by HUANG Jianghua, TAO Hengcong, CHEN Zengliang, ZHOU Mengna, JIANG Na, CHEN Xianlei*, ZHANG Xiaodong*

“…This review aims to summarize the structure-performance-application relationship in the development of semiconductor photocatalytic materials, provide parameter support and optimization suggestions for research on the simultaneous removal of flue gas NO_x and VOCs, discuss new catalyst preparation and modification approaches, and promote future research on the co-removal of NO_x and VOCs by photocatalytic oxidation.…”
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First Main Problem of the Theory of Elasticity for a Layer with Two Thick-Walled Pipes and One Cylindrical Cavity by Oleksandr Yu. Denshchykov

“…However, the literature does not provide accurate methods for calculating these structures, which indicates the relevance of posing and solving such problems. …”

ANN-based prediction of 17α-ethinylestradiol removal using green magnetic nanoparticles synthesized from celery extract by Saba N. Fayyadh, Nurfaizah A. Tahrim, Wan Nur Aini Wan Mokhtar

“…17α-Ethinylestradiol (EE2), a persistent endocrine-disrupting contaminant in natural waters, poses significant challenges for elimination through conventional wastewater treatment systems. …”
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RL-Net: a rapid and lightweight network for detecting tiny vehicle targets in remote sensing images by Yaoyao Du, Li Chen, Xingxing Hao

“…Abstract Traffic accidents remain a critical issue that significantly impacts public safety and poses major challenges to intelligent transportation systems. …”
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Using item response theory for the development of a new short form of the Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey by Mohammed Looti, Marwa Abd-Alzim

“…The Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey (GZTS) is a widely used personality inventory; however, its length (300 items) poses a significant drawback in many assessment contexts. …”
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Enhanced Channel Estimation for RIS-Assisted OTFS Systems by Introducing ELM Network by Mintao Zhang, Zhiying Liu, Li Wang, Wenquan Hu, Chaojin Qing

“…Despite this potential, there is a lack of investigations of ML-based CE in RIS-assisted OTFS systems, leaving significant gaps and posing challenges for intelligent applications. Moreover, ML-based CE methods encounter numerous difficulties, including intricate parameter tuning and long training time. …”
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Mesoporous Silica Particles Functionalized With Poly(Glycidyl Methacrylate) Brushes Cross-linked With Ethanolamine to Potentially Enhance Pollutant Removal From Contaminated Water... by Abeer M. Beagan

“…Water pollution caused by synthetic dyes and industrial effluents poses a significant environmental challenge. Among these dyes, methyl orange (MO), widely used in the textile and printing industries, stands out as one of the most persistent and toxic pollutants due to its complex aromatic structure and resistance to biodegradation. …”
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Balancing Agricultural Productivity and Ecosystem Resilience: A Multi-Species Interaction and Simulation Framework by Peng Zijun, Duan Zehan, Wang Jinhai

“…Climate change, pollution, and overexploitation have drastically reduced global biodiversity, posing significant threats to the functionality and stability of agricultural ecosystems. …”
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New Method for High Water Pressure Tunnel Design Based on Machine Learning for Smart Grid Energy Management and Groundwater Environmental Balance by Xiaoming You, Gongxing Yan, Zhengqiang Yang

“…The problems of large buried depth and high water pressure have posed major challenges to the safety of segmented structures. …”
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Traffic environment perception algorithm based on multi-task feature fusion and orthogonal attention by Zhengfeng LI, Mingen ZHONG, Yihong ZHANG, Kang FAN, Zhiying DENG, Jiawei TAN

“…In the realm of autonomous driving, the design and implementation of collaborative multi-task perception algorithms pose significant challenges. These challenges are primarily rooted in the need for real-time processing speeds, effective feature sharing among diverse tasks, and seamless information fusion. …”
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Impact of Reduced Chemical Fertilizer and Organic Amendments on Yield, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Soil Microbial Dynamics in Chinese Flowering Cabbage by Jiaxin Xu, Jianshe Li, Xia Zhao, Zhen Liu, Hao Xu, Kai Cao, Lin Ye

“…(1) Background: The escalating issue of soil degradation caused by excessive chemical fertilizer application poses significant threats to the sustainable development of Chinese flowering cabbage (<i>Brassica campestris</i> L. ssp. …”
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GYS-RT-DETR: A Lightweight Citrus Disease Detection Model Based on Integrated Adaptive Pruning and Dynamic Knowledge Distillation by Linlin Yang, Zhonghao Huang, Yi Huangfu, Rui Liu, Xuerui Wang, Zhiwei Pan, Jie Shi

“…Secondly, the model adopts two model optimization strategies: (1) The Group_taylor local pruning algorithm is used to reduce memory occupation and the number of computing parameters of the model. (2) The feature-logic knowledge distillation framework is proposed and adopted to solve the problem of information loss caused by the structural difference between teachers and students, and to ensure a good detection performance, while realizing the lightweight character of the model. …”
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