Acclimation of Ecophysiological and Agronomic Traits to Increasing Growth Temperature in Three Cowpea Genotypes Grown in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by Imanthi Wijayaraja, Malika Piyarathne, Thilakshi Alahakoon, Udeni Devasinghe, Lasantha Weerasinghe, Dushan Kumarathunge, Dharmasiri Dissanayake, Chaminda Egodawatta, Nalaka Geekiyanage

“…More work is proposed to examine the patterns of biomass partitioning and radiation use efficiency in three cowpea genotypes at elevated temperatures.…”
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A framework for continual learning in real-time traffic forecasting utilizing spatial–temporal graph convolutional recurrent networks by Mariam Labib Francies, Abeer Twakol Khalil, Hanan M. Amer, Mohamed Maher Ata

“…This approach improves the efficiency of the Continual Learning (CL) process by enabling the model to adapt to new traffic patterns more effectively over time. Extensive experiments conducted on the PeMSD3, PeMSD4, PeMSD7, and PeMSD8 datasets reveal the superiority of the proposed models, STGCN-EWC, STGCN-MAS, and STGCN-SI models achieve significant reductions in error rates compared to baseline methodologies. …”
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Cancelable Multi-Branch Deep Learning Framework for Privacy-Preserving ECG Biometric Authentication by Mohamed Hammad, Ali Abdullah S. AlQahtani, Mohammed ELAffendi, Abdelhamied A. Ateya, Nebojsa Bacanin

“…Electrocardiogram (ECG) biometrics are particularly effective because of the unique electrical activity patterns of the heart. However, storing and processing raw ECG data raises privacy and security concerns, requiring advanced methods to safeguard user data. …”
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Geochemical modeling of CO2 emissions from volcanic soil microseepage: implications for greenhouse gas budget by Xianzhe Duan, Haoran Sun, Nan Li, Jiale Dou

“…Our results provide important insights as follows: (1) Low porosity in subsurface strata inhibits CO2 penetration, while well-developed underground cracks and channels enhance release rates. (2) Favorable gas pathways enable CO2 to penetrate dense layers, and migrate upward, with migration patterns influenced by gas source pressure, temperature, and soil permeability. …”
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Navigating Energy Efficiency and Mould Risk in Australian Low-Rise Homes: A Comparative Analysis of Nine External Wall Systems in Southeast Australia by Liqun Guan, Mark Dewsbury, Louise Wallis, Hartwig Kuenzel

“…More than 8000 hygrothermal and bio-hygrothermal simulations were completed to evaluate seasonal moisture patterns and calculate mould growth potential for nine typical external wall systems. …”
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Estimation of Relative Sea Level Change in Locations Without Tide Gauges Using Artificial Neural Networks by Heeryun Kim, Young Il Park, Wansik Ko, Taehyun Yoon, Jeong-Hwan Kim

“…Unlike conventional forecasting approaches focused on future time series prediction, the proposed model is designed to learn spatial distribution patterns and temporal rates of sea level change from a fusion of satellite altimetry and tide gauge data. …”
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Assessing adherence to physical activity guidelines and correlates among older Korean adults with a focus on 10-minute bout duration using subjective and objective measures. by Junhui Park, Su Hyun Kim, Young Hoon Kim, Chang-Hyung Lee

“…<h4>Background</h4>Understanding physical activity (PA) patterns in older adults is crucial for effectively promoting adherence to PA guidelines. …”
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Evolutionary trajectory estimation via replication simulation of coronavirus spike gene based on random mutation and similarity-based selection by Min Chan Kim, Hye Ji Jung, Seong Sik Jang, Van Thi Lo, Hye Kwon Kim

“…The model-generated intermediate spike sequences exhibited similarities to real-world evolutionary patterns, including B, B.1.2, B.1.160, B.1.398, B.1.1.529, and BA.1 lineages. …”
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Design Guidelines for Material Extrusion of Metals (MEX/M) by Karim Asami, Mehar Prakash Reddy Medapati, Titus Rakow, Tim Röver, Claus Emmelmann

“…Geometric accuracy was quantitatively assessed through a 3D scan by comparing the manufactured parts to their original CAD models, allowing the identification of deformation patterns and shrinkage rates. Finally, the practical utility of the developed guidelines was demonstrated by successfully manufacturing an impeller designed according to the established geometric constraints. …”
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Cancelable finger vein authentication using multidimensional scaling based on deep learning by Mohamed Hammad, Mohammed ElAffendi, Ahmed A. Abd El-Latif

“…We evaluated our system on three publicly available datasets for finger veins using various performance metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and equal error rate (EER). The results demonstrated the effectiveness of our method, which achieved high accuracy, low error rates, and strong performance in diversity and irreversibility tests. …”
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Study on Energy Evolution Law of Rocks With Different Lithologies and Sizes by Yanchun Yin, Zitong Gao, Zhigang Zhao, Shudong He, Liyuan Liu, Guoying Li

“…ABSTRACT Investigating the actual patterns of energy accumulation and release in roof rock, particularly with varying stiffnesses in mining environments, is crucial. …”
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Cenozoic epeirogeny of the Arabian Peninsula from drainage modeling by J. W. P. Wilson, G. G. Roberts, M. J. Hoggard, N. J. White

“…We used local measurements of incision rate to calibrate the relevant erosional parameters. …”
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Climate Change and the Impact on Ocular Infectious Diseases: A Narrative Review by Yong Le Tong, Carlos Cifuentes-González, Kajal Agrawal, Fatma Shakarchi, Xin Ying Rachel Song, John S. Ji, Rupesh Agrawal

“…Rising temperatures and humidity have been linked to increased rates of fungal infections, particularly fungal keratitis in tropical regions. …”
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Dynamics of HLB Transmission: Integrating Saturated Removal and Vector Bias in Spatial/Non-Spatial Models by Yang Liu, Yirong Gao, Fumin Zhang, Shujing Gao

“…This investigation develops an innovative compartmental framework that simultaneously incorporates two critical factors in HLB epidemiology: saturated removal rates of infected citrus trees and behavioral bias in vector movement patterns. …”
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EFFECT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE CHANGES IN THE BRAIN ON THE FORMATION OF THE DISEASE CLINICAL PICTURE IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS by L. N. Prakhova, Ye. P. Magonov, A. G. Ilves, A. A. Bogdan, G. V. Kataeva, Ye. S. Malakhova, Zh. I. Savintseva, I. D. Stolyarov, T. N. Trofimova

“…Neurodegenerative changes of brain structures evolve with different rates, have different intensity and determine the set of symptoms of neurological impairment and severity of disability, which indicates the presence of certain patterns of the process of atrophy in the brain, forming the clinical picture of the disease.…”
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Global research trends on nutritional status and dialysis from a bibliometric perspective by Muna Shakhshir, Divya Vanoh, Sa’ed H. Zyoud

“…Abstract Background A significant lack of systematic data exists regarding the relationship between nutrition and dialysis, despite the recognized impact of poor nutrition on extended hospital stays and high mortality rates, especially in developing countries. To address this gap and stimulate further research, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis is crucial. …”
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Sex affects the nestling diet of a large aerial predator of the Andes by Juan Sebastián Restrepo-Cardona, Sebastián Kohn, Juan D. Vásquez-Restrepo, Luis A. Salagaje, Fabricio Narváez, Paul Monar-Barragán, Félix Hernán Vargas, Vanessa Hull

“…Abstract In raptors, size-related differences between sexes affect the choice of prey. While the broad patterns of the globally endangered black-and-chestnut eagle’s (Spizaetus isidori) feeding habits are known in the northern Andes, specific knowledge of the sex-related diet differences in the species remains unknown. …”
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An Emphasis on the Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Viral Gene Expression, Pathogenesis, and Innate Immunity in Viral Chicken Diseases by Anindita Sarma, Parul Suri, Megan Justice, Raja Angamuthu, Samuel Pushparaj

“…Understanding these interactions may provide valuable insights into the spatial and temporal regulation of lncRNAs, aid in the identification of potential drug targets, and reveal the expression patterns of lncRNA and coding gene transcripts in response to different viral infections in avian species.…”
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University-based physical education as a structured temporal and spatial opportunity for shaping health-oriented lifestyles by Lu Zhang, Tao Zhong, Kui Dong

“…Male students had higher rates of smoking, obesity, and unhealthy diets compared to females. …”
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Impact of sampling strategy on inference of community assembly processes in phylogenetic island biogeography by Ornela N. Dehayem, Ryan F. A. Brewer, Luis Valente, Frederic Lens, Rampal S. Etienne

“…Abstract Phylogenetic trees are increasingly used to infer the processes that shape biodiversity patterns, such as diversification, dispersal and trait evolution. …”
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