Machine learning in predicting firm performance: a systematic review by Yaseen Hezam, Hoa Luong, Lilian Anthonysamy

“…A systematic literature review was conducted, examining 70 studies published over the last decade (2013–2023) that utilize ML techniques for firm performance prediction. …”
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Topological Data Analysis and Graph-Based Learning for Multimodal Recommendation by Khalil Bachiri, Ali Yahyaouy, Maria Malek, Nicoleta Rogovschi

“…Multimodal recommendation systems are becoming increasingly vital for delivering personalized content by utilizing various data sources, including text, images, and user interaction histories. …”
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A brief review on factors affecting the performance of microbial fuel cell and integration of artificial intelligence by Ritesh Ojha, Jyotilagna Dash, Swati Sucharita Satpathy, Priti Chhanda Ojha, Debabrata Pradhan

“…Unlike conventional fuel cells that require refined fuels, MFCs utilize biodegradable organic substrates often sourced from waste streams as electron donors. …”
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Harnessing unconventional resources for large-scale green hydrogen production: An economic and technological analysis in Indonesia by Singgih Dwi Prasetyo, Yuki Trisnoaji, Zainal Arifin, Abram Anggit Mahadi

“…This study evaluates the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production in Indonesia by utilizing renewable energy sources connected on-grid, namely 50 MWp of solar panels and 35 MW of wind turbines, as well as a hybrid system combining both with a capacity of 45 MW at a grid cost of $100/kWh, in five strategic cities: Banyuwangi, Kupang, Bau-Bau, Banjarmasin, and Ambon. …”
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Recent advances of thin film composite nanofiltration membranes for Mg2+/Li+ separation by Hao Yi Peng, Siew Kei Lau, Wai Fen Yong

“…The prevalent adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has sparked a surge in interest regarding lithium extraction, particularly from lithium-rich brines. As some brine sources contain a higher ratio of Mg2+ ions to Li ​+ ​ions, Mg2+/Li+ separation becomes essential to improve extraction efficiency. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Plasma Cleaning Processes Used in Semiconductor Packaging by Stephen Sammut

“…This paper provides various tables which provide the reader with comparative assessments of the various plasma sources and gases used. Scoring mechanisms are also introduced and utilized in this paper. …”
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Assessing Coastal Degradation Through Spatiotemporal Earth Observation Data Cubes Analytics and Multidimensional Visualization by Ioannis Kavouras, Ioannis Rallis, Nikolaos Bakalos, Anastasios Doulamis

“…Compared to the already existing approaches, the Ocean-DC framework harmonizes several types of data and generates ready-to-use data cubes products, which can be merged together to produce high-dimensionality visualization products. To prove the efficiency of the Ocean-DC framework, a case study at Crete Island, emphasizing the Port of Heraklion, demonstrates the practical utility by revealing degradation trends via time-series analysis of several related remote sensing indices calculated using the Ocean-DC framework. …”
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Mapping, Modeling and Designing a Marble Quarry Using Integrated Electric Resistivity Tomography and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A Study of Adaptive Decision-Making by Zahid Hussain, Hanan ud Din Haider, Jiajie Li, Zhengxing Yu, Jianxin Fu, Siqi Zhang, Sitao Zhu, Wen Ni, Michael Hitch

“…The integrated outputs of photogrammetry and subsurface imaging were used to design an optimized quarry with bench heights of 30 feet and widths of 50 feet, utilizing open-source 3D software (Blender, BIM, and InfraWorks). …”
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Intersections of Big Data and IoT in Academic Publications: A Topic Modeling Approach by Diana-Andreea Căuniac, Andreea-Alexandra Cîrnaru, Simona-Vasilica Oprea, Adela Bâra

“…The intersection of these fields is essential, leading to innovations such as predictive maintenance, real-time traffic management and personalized solutions. Utilizing a dataset of 8159 publications sourced from the Web of Science database, our research employs Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and selective human validation to analyze abstracts, titles, keywords and other useful information, uncovering key themes and trends in both Big Data and IoT research. …”
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An Optimal Sizing Methodology for a Wind/PV Hybrid Energy Production System for Agricultural Irrigation in Skikda, Algeria by Nadhir Abderrahmane, Allaoua Brahmia, Adlen Kerboua, Ridha Kelaiaia

“…The proposed approach integrates two main renewable energy sources (while eliminating the use of traditional batteries for electrical energy storage): solar and wind. …”
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Development and laboratory validation of an LVDC back-to-back system with residential inverter, PV, and battery-based power generation by Zaid Ali, David Raisz

“…This refinement enables more accurate regulation of the voltage levels, reducing switching losses and boosting overall energy efficiency. The system’s modular design facilitates straightforward scalability, allowing for future expansions like the integration of more renewable energy sources or increased storage capabilities. …”
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Eeg-based detection of epileptic seizures in patients with disabilities using a novel attention-driven deep learning framework with SHAP interpretability by Tawfeeq Shawly, Ahmed A. Alsheikhy

“…A series of experiments were carried out to assess the effectiveness of the model by utilizing key performance metrics such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and F1-score. …”
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DA+BMAC: Distance-Aware Bidirectional Medium Access Control for Mesh Wireless Network-on-Chip by Mohd Shahrizal Rusli, Asrani Lit, Muhammad Nadzir Marsono, Ab Al-Hadi Ab Rahman, Shahidatul Sadiah, Michael Loong Peng Tan, Suhaila Isaak, Norlina Paraman

“…Conventional WiNoC MAC typically utilizes a daisy-chained ring topology, which limits wireless channel performance due to maximum waiting times when a radio hub misses the token before packet arrival. …”
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MEMS-Based Micropacked Thermal Desorption GC/PID for In-Field Volatile Organic Compound Profiling from Hot Mix Asphalt by Stefano Dugheri, Giovanni Cappelli, Riccardo Gori, Stefano Zampolli, Niccolò Fanfani, Ettore Guerriero, Donato Squillaci, Ilaria Rapi, Lorenzo Venturini, Alexander Pittella, Chiara Vita, Fabio Cioni, Domenico Cipriano, Mieczyslaw Sajewicz, Ivan Elmi, Luca Masini, Simone De Sio, Antonio Baldassarre, Veronica Traversini, Nicola Mucci

“…Results and conclusions: The method was successfully deployed on site for source-specific sampling at an HMA plant, generating robust emission fingerprints. …”
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A novel lightweight 3D CNN for accurate deformation time series retrieval in MT-InSAR by Mahmoud Abdallah, Xiaoli Ding, Samaa Younis, Songbo Wu

“…Notably, the computation cost is reduced by up to 80% through separable convolution, establishing the proposed model as both lightweight and efficient. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of performance factors was conducted to assess the robustness of UNet-3D, facilitating its open-source usability. …”
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Sustainability and energy self-sufficiency; overcoming the barriers by Rania Abdel Galil

“…If sustainable development is to be realized, if there is to be a universal access to modern energy services and energy self-sufficiency, the share of renewable energy sources and the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency need to intensify, in addition to a strong shift of attitudes and policy towards cleaner choices of energy.…”
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Nanogenerators via dynamic regulation of electrical double layer by Xiang Li, Zhong Lin Wang, Di Wei

“…Key nanogenerator technologies utilizing dynamic EDL regulation are classified into five major types: solid-liquid triboelectric nanogenerators (S-L TENGs), triboiontronic nanogenerators (TINGs), hydrovoltaic technology, moisture-enabled electric generators (MEGs), and osmotic power sources. …”
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Costing of the breeding operations for the national maize programs in Eastern and Southern Africa by Biswanath Das, Biswanath Das, Samuel K. Mutiga, Samuel K. Mutiga, Olivia Odiyo, Olivia Odiyo, Sammy Madahana, Sammy Madahana, Dragan Milic, Dragan Milic, Lubasi Sinyinda, Kabamba Mwansa, Ronica Mukaro, Davison Chaingeni, Godfrey Asea, Daniel B. Kwemoi, Lennin Musundire, Lennin Musundire

“…Breeding programs are being guided in using the University of Queensland’s open-source breeding costing tool (UQ-BPCT). This paper outlines the costing strategy and demonstrates the tool’s utility using data from national breeding programs in Uganda (NARO), Zambia (ZARI), and Zimbabwe (DR&SS). …”
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CPS architecture design for urban roadway intersections based on MBSE by Chen Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Limin Jia, Zheng Lai, Zhexuan Yang, Han Yan, Jing Zhao

“…After the architecture design has been completed, an architecture verification and optimization method based on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for urban road intersection cyber-physical systems is utilized to analyze the architecture’s reliability by analyzing the failure modes of activities and to optimize the system architecture to improve the design’s efficiency and reliability.…”
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Nature's nanofactories: biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles for sustainable technologies by Syed Tawab Shah, Ira Puspita Sari, Dede Heri Yuli Yanto, Zaira Zaman Chowdhury, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, Mohamed Hussien, Joon Sang Lee

“…Biogenic nanomaterial synthesis offers an innovative strategy for eco-friendly and sustainable nanotechnology development. Utilizing biological entities and natural resources, including plant extracts, microorganisms, and algae, in synthesis has numerous advantages over conventional synthesis methods. …”
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