Security of differential phase shift QKD from relativistic principles by Martin Sandfuchs, Marcus Haberland, V. Vilasini, Ramona Wolf

“…The design of quantum protocols for secure key generation poses many challenges: On the one hand, they need to be practical concerning experimental realisations. …”
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Penetrating Barriers: Microwave-Based Remote Sensing and Reconstruction of Audio Signals Through Walls by Kobi Aflalo, Zeev Zalevsky

“…Our findings reveal that Wavelet denoising outperforms other methods in preserving the integrity of speech signals, while also highlighting the challenges posed by background noise and interference. Additionally, we present mathematical models to estimate the maximum detectable distance based on SNR, providing a framework for understanding the limitations and capabilities of the reconstruction process. …”
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Edible Insects and Allergy Risks: Implications for Children and the Elderly by Alessandra de Cássia Romero

“…Despite their high nutritional value and the environmental benefits of insect farming compared to conventional protein sources, their consumption poses potential risks, including food allergies. …”
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Advanced deep learning models based on neutrosophic logic for the analysis of brain tumor medical images by Dina Atef, Doaa El Shaha

“…The categorization of medical photographs poses considerable difficulties owing to noise, uncertainty, and ambiguous information. …”
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Problems of training specialists in the field of information security by I. I. Livshits

“…An analysis of the graduate work of masters studying under the 10.04.01 “Information Security” program was carried out in the aspect of the problem posed: examples of excellent performance of work for the “industry” and the risks of performing standard “template” work were reflected.Conclusion. …”
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An adaptive coordination control solution to boost frequency stability for a hybrid distributed generation system. by Hossam S Salama, Gaber Magdy, Abualkasim Bakeer, Thamer A H Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi, Mahmoud Rihan

“…Increased penetration of RESs in hybrid distributed generation systems (HDGSs) poses a challenge due to the unsettled nature of RESs on frequency stability (FS). …”
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A data-driven framework for predicting solar rooftop adoption in Germany based on open-source data by Kaan Duran, Antonello Monti

“…Abstract The rapid growth of photovoltaic (PV) installation poses a major challenge for the energy transition in Germany. …”
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Corrosion protection challenges for Australia’s longest single-lane bridge in a harsh marine environment by Cheaitani Atef, Brown Bob, Lamperd Rhett

“…It highlights the technical challenges posed by MIC and the harsh environmental conditions, and it critically examines the limitations of current cathodic protection standards in addressing protection criteria for similarly complex structures.…”
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Prospects for the Political System of Ukraine in the Context of Global Geopolitical Transformations by A. V. Ishin

“…Today, high-ranking officials of the European union are making unambiguous statements that a peaceful resolution of the crisis around Ukraine allegedly poses a threat to “european interests”. Against this background, the stagnation of the Ukrainian political system, in which nationalist ideologies reign supreme, is deepening. …”
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Evaluation framework for deepfake speech detection: a comparative study of state-of-the-art deepfake speech detectors by Anton Firc, Kamil Malinka, Petr Hanáček

“…Abstract The proliferation of deepfake speech poses a significant threat to cybersecurity, from manipulating political speeches and impersonating public figures to spoofing voice biometric systems. …”
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Advances in research on the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and precision management of gallstone disease by Ludong Tan, Feng Jia, Yahui Liu

“…Gallstone disease remains a prevalent global gastrointestinal condition with a rising incidence, posing substantial challenges to healthcare systems and public health initiatives. …”
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A State-of-the-Art Review of Wind Turbine Blades: Principles, Flow-Induced Vibrations, Failure, Maintenance, and Vibration Suppression Techniques by Tahir Muhammad Naqash, Md. Mahbub Alam

“…The review emphasizes the importance of continued research in addressing the challenges posed by FIVs, particularly for offshore turbines operating in harsh environments.…”
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Cyanobacteria-Pesticide Interactions and Their Implications for Sustainable Rice Agroecosystems by Sadhana Yadav, Rupanshee Srivastava, Nidhi Singh, Tripti Kanda, Ekta Verma, Piyush Choudhary, Shivam Yadav, Neelam Atri

“…However, their extensive use poses significant environmental risks. Chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides persist in ecosystems, potentially harming ecological stability. …”
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Prognostic Biomarkers for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Reducing Overtreatment, Improving Clinical Efficiency, and Enhancing Patient Experience by Oliver F Bathe MD, MSc, Cynthia Stretch PhD

“…Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), the most prevalent form of thyroid malignancy, is generally indolent but poses a recurrence risk of 10%-15%, leading to a clinical paradox: the need to mitigate recurrence while avoiding overtreatment. …”
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Morbidity patterns and health care seeking behavior among older widows in India. by Gopal Agrawal, Kunal Keshri

“…Rapid increase in older adult population posed serious concerns regarding health and health care utilization for them. …”
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Ethical and regulatory issues in the application of 3D printing in orthopaedics: A scoping review by Francis Akpa-Inyang, Antoine Rocher, Megan O'Connor, Leonard Marais

“…Conclusion: 3D printing offers significant benefits for orthopaedics but poses complex ethical and regulatory challenges. …”
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Risks and governance of heavy metals in European soil applied phosphate fertilizers by Lian-kai Zhang, Xiang Liu, Ya-jie Sun, Bernd G. Lottermoser, Roland Bol, Heike Windmann, Silvia H. Haneklaus, Ewald Schnug

“…ABSTRACT: Phosphorus (P) poses a global challenge to the environment and human health due to its natural association with heavy metals. …”
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Ethical framework for responsible foundational models in medical imaging by Debesh Jha, Gorkem Durak, Abhijit Das, Jasmer Sanjotra, Onkar Susladkar, Suramyaa Sarkar, Ashish Rauniyar, Nikhil Kumar Tomar, Linkai Peng, Sirui Li, Koushik Biswas, Ertugrul Aktas, Elif Keles, Matthew Antalek, Zheyuan Zhang, Bin Wang, Xin Zhu, Xin Zhu, Hongyi Pan, Deniz Seyithanoglu, Alpay Medetalibeyoglu, Vanshali Sharma, Vedat Cicek, Amir A. Rahsepar, Rutger Hendrix, Rutger Hendrix, A. Enis Cetin, Bulent Aydogan, Mohamed Abazeed, Frank H. Miller, Rajesh N. Keswani, Rajesh N. Keswani, Hatice Savas, Sachin Jambawalikar, Daniela P. Ladner, Amir A. Borhani, Concetto Spampinato, Concetto Spampinato, Michael B. Wallace, Michael B. Wallace, Ulas Bagci

“…However, their integration into clinical practice presents complex ethical challenges that extend beyond technical performance metrics. …”
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An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke by Chenjie Xia, Changhui Hu, Rui Xu, Feihong Zhuo, Mengfei Yang, Yinjia Li, Zixuan Shan, Cheng Xu, Yutong Wang, Zhipeng Chen

“…The complex etiology of the disease poses challenges to single-target pharmacotherapy, necessitating the development of multi-targeted combination drug treatments. …”
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Clinical Predictors of Pain Relief with 60-Day Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Multicenter Observational Study by Odonkor CA, Oghenesume O, Hirani S, Bohacek S, Gutierrez DE, Sekhar R, McCormick ZL, Poree L, Abd-Elsayed A

“…Nonresponse was linked to psychological distress (eigenvalue =3.23, 40.3% variance), opioid dependency, and morbid obesity (eigenvalue =1.63, 20.4% variance).Conclusion: This real-world study showed that baseline physical activity, psychological resilience, and pain behaviors predicted response to a 60-day PNS. Non-responders presented with psychological distress, morbid obesity, and opioid dependence. …”
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