Reinforcement Learning-Based Control for Robotic Flexible Element Disassembly by Benjamín Tapia Sal Paz, Gorka Sorrosal, Aitziber Mancisidor, Carlos Calleja, Itziar Cabanes

“…However, automating disassembly, especially for flexible elements such as cables and rubber seals, poses significant challenges due to their nonlinear behavior and dynamic properties. …”
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Ebola virus persistence: implications for human-to-human transmission and new outbreaks by Oliver Meek, Kimberly Fornace, Miles W. Carroll

“…Such delayed sexual transmission eliminates the geographical boundaries which typically constrain EBOV outbreaks, thus posing a significant global health security threat. …”
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Spatiotemporal Patterns of Hongshan Culture Settlements in Relation to Middle Holocene Climatic Fluctuation in the Horqin Dune Field, Northeast China by Wenping Xue, Heling Jin, Wen Shang, Jing Zhang

“…Given the increasing challenges posed by frequent extreme climatic events, understanding the climate–human connection between the climate system and the transitions of ancient civilizations is crucial for addressing future climatic challenges, especially when examining the relationship between the abrupt events of the Holocene and the Neolithic culture development. …”
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Perspectives in transvaginal sonography for the diagnosis of adenomyosis by Xiao-Ling An, Xiao-Ling An, Jun Zhang, Xiao-Chun Yun, Xiao-Hui Lei, Jing Zhao, Xiao-Hua Yang, Mei-Mei Liu

“…Adenomyosis is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age, posing significant diagnostic challenges due to its diverse clinical presentations. …”
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Ergonomic Innovation: A Modular Smart Chair for Enhanced Workplace Health and Wellness by Zilvinas Rakauskas, Vytautas Macaitis, Aleksandr Vasjanov, Vaidotas Barzdenas

“…The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles poses significant global health challenges, including obesity, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, and cardiovascular issues. …”
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A Self-Consistent, High-Fidelity Adsorption Model for Chromatographic Process Predictions: Low-to-High Load Density and Charge Variants in a Preparative Cation Exchanger by Gregor M. Essert, Marko Tesanovic, Sonja Berensmeier, Isabell Hagemann, Peter Schwan

“…Applying the DoE still requires numerous experiments and is constrained to the design space, posing a risk of missing the potential optimum. To make a leap in model-based process development, applying extrapolating models can tremendously extend the design space and also allow for process understanding and knowledge transfer. …”
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Global forecasting models for dengue outbreaks in endemic regions: a systematic review by Agung Sutriyawan, Mursid Rahardjo, Martini Martini, Dwi Sutiningsih, Cheerawit Rattanapan, Nur Faeza Abu Kassim

“…Dengue is a rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease, posing significant global health challenges, particularly in endemic regions. …”
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Bio preservation Strategies: Evaluating the Efficacy of Lactic Acid cell-free Supernatants in Extending the Refrigerated Shelf Life of Shrimp by Tahereh Roshanzamir, Sara Basiri, Seyed Shahram Shekarforoush, Amin Gholamhosseini

“…Enhancing the shelf life of shrimp poses a considerable challenge within the industry. …”
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer metastasis and progression: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies by Fangfang Nie, Xue Sun, Jizhuo Sun, Jingdong Zhang, Yuanhe Wang

“…Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be a major contributor to cancer-associated death, with metastatic disease posing substantial therapeutic challenges. The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) orchestrates the transformation of polarized epithelial cells into motile mesenchymal phenotypes, characterized by enhanced migratory capacity and invasive properties. …”
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A Review of State-of-the-Art Malware Attack Trends and Defense Mechanisms by Jannatul Ferdous, Rafiqul Islam, Arash Mahboubi, Md. Zahidul Islam

“…The increasing sophistication of malware threats has led to growing concerns in the anti-malware community, as malware poses a significant danger to online users despite the availability of numerous defense solutions. …”
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Tetracycline adsorption research (2015–2025): A bibliometric analysis of trends, challenges, and future directions by Ramesh Vinayagam, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Raja Selvaraj

“…Its presence in water bodies poses ecological risks and contributes to the growing concern over antibiotic resistance. …”
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Comprehensive Design, Modeling and Analysis of Grid-Forming Type IV Wind Turbine Generators Using State-Space Methods by Harith E. Udawatte, Mohammad H. Ravanji, Behrooz Bahrani

“…Grid-forming (GFM) control has emerged as a promising solution to the challenges posed by the increasing reliance on inverter-based resources (IBRs). …”
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Machine Learning Approaches for Real-Time Mineral Classification and Educational Applications by Paraskevas Tsangaratos, Ioanna Ilia, Nikolaos Spanoudakis, Georgios Karageorgiou, Maria Perraki

“…The main objective of the present study was to develop a real-time mineral classification system designed for multiple detection, which integrates classical computer vision techniques with advanced deep learning algorithms. …”
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Assessing the Challenges Inhibiting Youth Participation in Crime Prevention Activities in a South African Community by Kgomotso Pearl Bosilong, Tendayi C. Garutsa

“…The findings also revealed that the absence of cohesion among community members poses a significant limitation to youth engagement in prevention initiatives. …”
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Observation of 1/f 4 Noise in Organic Bilayer Ambipolar FETs and Proposition of Defect Engineering Method for Ultimate Noise Control by Youngmin Han, Jaechan Song, Ryun‐Han Koo, Hocheon Yoo, Wonjun Shin

“…Abstract The omnipresence of low‐frequency noise (LFN) within semiconductor materials and devices poses a substantial concern for the reliability of integrated circuits (ICs). …”
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Comparison of Tailored Versus Standard Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Shift Worker Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Tanja Grünberger, Christopher Höhn, Manuel Schabus, Belinda Angela Pletzer, Anton-Rupert Laireiter

“…The standard treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) poses significant challenges for this demographic due to irregular work and sleep schedules. …”
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Clinical and molecular characterizations of HNSCC patients with occult lymph node metastasis by Yicun Li, Yun Wu, Xiaolian Li, Yuntao Lin, Yuling Chen, Hongyu Yang, Yuehong Shen

“…Abstract Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) poses a global health challenge. The management of HNSCC is complicated by the difficulty in detecting occult lymph node metastases, leading to dilemmas in elective neck dissection decisions, which will impair patients’ quality of life without improving survival for nodal negative patients. …”
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Harnessing nuclear energy for India's energy security: Current status, challenges, and future opportunities by Christopher Selvam D, Yuvarajan D, Sunil Kumar M, KrishnaKumar Shukla, Chintan Patel, Bhanu Juneja, SarojKumar Acharya

“…Notwithstanding its elevated capacity factor (>85 %), nuclear energy presently accounts for a mere 3 % of the nation's electricity generation as of 2024. …”
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Preparation of hyperimmune serum against multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from animal products in Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia: An epidemiological perspective by I. Wayan Masa Tenaya, Kadek Karang Agustina, I. Ketut Suada, I. Made Sukada, Romy Muhammad Dary Mufa, Ida Ayu Pasti Apsari, Tri Komala Sari, Ni Made Handayani, Hamong Suharsono

“…Background and Aim: The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli (MDR E. coli), poses a significant threat to public health, animal health, and environmental safety. …”
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Progressive Loosening in Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty after Fifteen Years of Effective Function: Two Case Reports by Mohammad Salil, G Varun Prasad, Jai Thilak

“…Case Report: Case 1 - A 64-year-old male presented with hip pain and limping 15 years after an uncemented MoM THA. …”
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