Optimizing capacitor size and placement in radial distribution networks for maximum efficiency by R. Arunjothi, K.P. Meena

“…This paper demonstrates the effective utilization of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Real Coded Genetic Algorithm (RCGA) optimization techniques for capacitor placement and selection. …”
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On the Design of Near-Optimal Generalized Block-Based Spatial Modulation With Low Detection Complexity by Yen-Ming Chen, Wei-Lun Lin, Heng Lee, Tsung-Lin Chen

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Improving Material Tracking for Sustainable Construction: A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Framework for Resource Efficiency by Dema Munef Ahmad, László Gáspár, Hummam Mohammed Shaheen, Talal Ahmad Al-Shihabi, Rana Ahmad Maya, Francisco Silva Pinto

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Sodium Content and Sodium Intake Contributions of Store-Bought and Restaurant-Prepared Foods in Their As-Eaten Form: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009–2018 by Debra R Keast, Patricia M Guenther

“…Assessments of sodium intake by the United States population are needed to inform sodium-reduction efforts. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the sodium content and sodium intake contributions of categories and subgroups of foods obtained from stores and restaurants and determine sodium intake reductions that would be achieved by meeting FDA targets. …”
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Flexible Edge-AI Software Execution Architecture Based on Cloud-Connected Incremental Learning by Myeongjin Kang, Daejin Park

“…The proposed system demonstrates an average accuracy improvement of over 10% in biased input scenarios, a 49% reduction in training time compared to the Jetson Nano board with learning capability, and a 70% reduction in communication volume compared to cloud code-streaming edge devices. …”
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Reducing PAPR in NOMA Waveforms Using Genetic-Enhanced PTS and SLM: A Low-Complexity Approach for Improved throughput, power spectral density, and Power Efficiency by Arun Kumar, Nishant Gaur, Aziz Nanthaamornphong

“…The High Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR) remains a critical challenge in Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) waveforms, particularly with growing subcarrier configurations. Traditional PAPR reduction methods, including clipping, filtering, and pre-coding, tend to compromise the bit error rate (BER), add spectral inefficiency, or incur high computational complexity, rendering them unsuitable for real-time use in 5G and future wireless systems. …”
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Experimental and numerical study of eccentrically loaded UHPFRC slender columns by Ahmed M. Yousef, Hamed S. Askar, Nada O. Halawa

“…The experimental results were compared with the provisions of ACI 318-19, EC-2, and ECP-203-2020 to assess the existing code design requirements when applied to slender UHPFRC columns. …”
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Phenomenology of modern education quality by Natalya G. Kulikova

“…Elimination of the subject of education is considered as a logical result of phenomenological reduction of thinking that loses a higher level of the Universal, divides the single living space into the “autonomous” spheres of life and at the same time hides the natural code of stability (health) of a person. …”
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System for classifying antibody concentration against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 S1 spike antigen with automatic quick response generation for integration with... by Apostolos Apostolakis, Dimitris Barmpakos, Sofia Mavrikou, George Marios Papaionannou, Vasileios Tsekouras, Kyriaki Hatziagapiou, Eleni Koniari, Maroula Tritzali, Athanasios Michos, George P. Chrousos, Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein, Grigoris Kaltsas, Spyridon Kintzios

“…Both historical and current individual data can be encoded by using the app, resulting in a widely accepted quick response (QR) code, which can then be constantly updated to match a person’s status. …”
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Streamlining ICI Transformed as a Nonnegative System by David Hyland

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Overview of Various Models of Insulators with Thin Coating Layers by Dhahbi-Megriche Nabila, Nouir-Masmoudi Haifa, Kaddeche Slim

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Opportunities to enhance retention on medication for opioid use disorder for adolescents and young adults: results from a qualitative study with medical providers in Philadelphia,... by Maria Christina Herrera, Kaja Darien, Sarah Wood, Scott E. Hadland, J. Deanna Wilson, Nadia Dowshen

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CENTER-ing Black voices: incorporating lived experience across the research process to advance equity in drug treatment and outcomes by Devin E. Banks, Maria E. Paschke, Kaytryn D. Campbell, Daje D. Bradshaw-Glenn, Rashmi Ghonasgi, Burton Barr, Arial Collins, Gerald Dennis, Keith Lofton, Alfred Long, Harriet Montgomery, Andreas Prince, Rachel P. Winograd

“…This paper describes the methods, recommendations, and lessons learned from a research team and Black-led community advisory board (CAB) working together across the research process to promote equity in harm reduction and addiction treatment. Methods The CENTER Initiative is an academic—community partnership established to address increasing drug overdose deaths affecting the Black community in St. …”
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Experiences of the changing illicit drug supply among racial and ethnic minoritized people in three US states: a qualitative study by Brendan Saloner, Olivia K. Sugarman, Lauren Byrne, Samantha Harris, Molly C. Reid, Hridika Shah, Eric Hulsey, Adrienne Hurst, Lindsey Kerins, Dionna King, Susan Sherman, Emily Kaner, Daliah Heller, Sachini Bandara

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Palmitic acid reduces LDLR-dependent uptake of macrophage-derived extracellular vesicles by hepatoma cells by Bootsakorn Boonkaew, Nantawat Satthawiwat, Bianca C. Pachane, Lucy M. Brett, Pisit Tangkijvanich, Chaiyaboot Ariyachet

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Role of Ocrelizumab in modulating gene and microRNA expression in multiple sclerosis by Bruna De Felice, Elisabetta Signoriello, Concetta Montanino, Giuseppe Romano, Deborah Archetto, Elisabetta Maida, Martina Marciano, Simona Bonavita, Giacomo Lus, Federica Farinella, Cinzia Coppola

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Upregulation of circGDI2 inhibits tumorigenesis by stabilizing the expression of RNA m6A demethylase FTO in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Yuwei Gu, Ling Sheng, Xiaoxiao Wei, Yuling Chen, Yuntao Lin, Zhangfu Li, Xiaolian Li, Huijun Yang, Yufan Wang, Hongyu Yang, Yuehong Shen

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Temporal dependent rate-distortion optimization based on distortion backward propagation by Hongwei GUO, Ce ZHU, Xu YANG, Lei LUO

“…Rate-distortion optimization (RDO) is a crucial technique in block based hybrid video encoders.However, the widely used independent RDO is far from obtaining optimal coding performance.To improve the rate-distortion (R-D) performance of high efficiency video coding (HEVC), a temporal dependent RDO algorithm was proposed.Firstly, the formula to calculate temporal distortion propagation factor was derived by using an exponential R-D function.Then, the coding distortion and motion compensation predicted error were obtained by pre-encoding, and the temporal distortion propagation factor was estimated by using distortion backward propagation.Finally, the Lagrange multiplier and quantization parameter of coding tree unit were adaptively adjusted to optimize bit resources allocation.Experimental results show that compared with the original RDO method in HEVC under the low-delay configuration, the proposed algorithm achieves an average 4.4% bit rate reduction for all test sequences, and up to 13.0% bit rate reduction for test sequence BasketballDrill, at the same reconstructed video quality.…”
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Temporal dependent rate-distortion optimization based on distortion backward propagation by Hongwei GUO, Ce ZHU, Xu YANG, Lei LUO

“…Rate-distortion optimization (RDO) is a crucial technique in block based hybrid video encoders.However, the widely used independent RDO is far from obtaining optimal coding performance.To improve the rate-distortion (R-D) performance of high efficiency video coding (HEVC), a temporal dependent RDO algorithm was proposed.Firstly, the formula to calculate temporal distortion propagation factor was derived by using an exponential R-D function.Then, the coding distortion and motion compensation predicted error were obtained by pre-encoding, and the temporal distortion propagation factor was estimated by using distortion backward propagation.Finally, the Lagrange multiplier and quantization parameter of coding tree unit were adaptively adjusted to optimize bit resources allocation.Experimental results show that compared with the original RDO method in HEVC under the low-delay configuration, the proposed algorithm achieves an average 4.4% bit rate reduction for all test sequences, and up to 13.0% bit rate reduction for test sequence BasketballDrill, at the same reconstructed video quality.…”
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Fast Decision Making of Point Cloud Video Geometry CU Partition Based on Occupied Pixels by Fengqin Wang, Juanjuan Jia, Qiuwen Zhang

“…In order to achieve effective complexity reduction and improve coding performance in the encoding process, this paper proposes a fast decision making method of coding unit (CU) partition of point cloud video geometry based on occupied pixels. …”
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