Intelligent reflecting surface backscatter-enabled physical layer security enhancement via deep reinforcement learning by Manzoor Ahmed, Touseef Hussain, Muhammad Shahwar, Feroz Khan, Muhammad Sheraz, Wali Ullah Khan, Teong Chee Chuah, It Ee Lee

“…The IRS is strategically deployed to mitigate jamming attacks and eavesdropper threats while improving signal reception for legitimate users (LUs) by redirecting jamming signals toward desired communication signals leveraging physical layer security (PLS). …”
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Multiphysics modeling and validation of a microwave applicator with a three-stub tuner for the continuous flow pasteurization of fruit juices with low reflection by Guilherme Russo, Jorge A. W. Gut, Jorge A. W. Gut, Dorin Boldor

“…Using the principles of electromagnetism and the Monte Carlo method, the stub heights in the tuner were optimized to minimize power reflection, quantified by the scattering parameter (S11). …”
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Penerapan Algoritma Fuzzy C Means untuk Analisis Permasalahan Simpanan Wajib Anggota Koperasi by Risma Rustiyan, Mustakim Mustakim

“…The development of cooperatives in Indonesia is currently quite rapid, On the data from Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS)  of the last 3 years updated on June 20, 2016 While mentioning the number of active cooperatives in Indonesia in 2015 as much as 150,223. …”
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Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Influence Mechanism of Different Growth Years on the Growth, Metabolism and Accumulation of Medicinal Components of <i>Bupleurum scorzonerifolium<... by Jialin Sun, Jianhao Wu, Weinan Li, Xiubo Liu, Wei Ma

“…Therefore, determining the optimal growth period is one of the crucial factors in ensuring the quality of traditional Chinese medicinal materials. …”
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Soil water dynamics in mid-season rice fields under deficit irrigation by LIU Fangping, HAO Enyi, XU Tao

“…【Conclusion】During seasonal droughts, irrigation should be carefully managed to ensure water reaches the root zone while minimizing evaporation and percolation. Irrigation should be prioritized during the jointing-booting stages, with optimal amounts of 56 mm (early jointing-booting), 85 mm (middle jointing-booting), 56 mm (heading-flowering), and 73 mm (milking), applied within 18, 13, 17, and 14 days, respectively, after plants enter each stage. …”
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Analysis of Flavor and Taste Characteristics of Qingtian Carp Soup by Meijiao GUI, Zihui LI, Mengli HAN, Zhenhao SONG, Wenzheng SHI, Guanhong XU, Yinghong QU

“…Field fish soup contained more phenolic compounds (preferred by consumers) and fewer fishy substances, while blackfish soup had higher ketone levels. A simmering time of 50~60 min optimizes flavor substance release and taste harmony in both soups. …”
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Sustainable Production and Antioxidant Activity of Bacterial Xanthan Gum by Ilona Jonuškienė, Erika Davicijonaitė, Monika Vaškevičiūtė, Ihsan Kala, Rima Stankevičienė, Kristina Kantminienė, Ingrida Tumosienė

“…The production of xanthan gum can be optimized using various renewable and cost-effective raw materials, which is a key focus in industrial biotechnology. …”
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Designing agroforestry cacao to implement multifunctional landscapes by synergizing ecosystem service and economic value1 by Yudha Kristanto, Suria Tarigan, Tania June, Bambang Sulistyantara, Pini Wijayanti

“…Additionally, managing this combination through land-sparing methods allows 0.4 ha per ha of agricultural farm to be saved while delivering equivalent benefits. …”
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Skin in the game: a review of computational models of the skin by Seda Ceylan, Didem Demir, Cayla Harris, Semih Latif İpek, Vasileios Vavourakis, Marco Manca, Sandrine Dubrac, Roman Bauer

“…While significant advancements have been made, challenges such as data availability, model validation, and interdisciplinary collaboration persist. …”
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Strategies for applying interpretable and explainable AI in real world IoT applications by Anber Abraheem Shlash Mohammad, Suleiman Ibrahim Shelash Mohammad, Badrea Al Oraini, Asokan Vasudevan, Ayman Hindieh, Ali Altarawneh, Muhammad Turki Alshurideh, Imad Ali

“…The study also points to the contribution of XAI in optimizing energy efficiency and improving data security in IoT frameworks. …”
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Comparative clinical outcomes of transcystic vs. transductal laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: a retrospective study by Xing-Guang Yang, Ming Hu, Wei-Feng Sun, Tian-Liang Zhang, Ji-Wu Yang, Hui-Qiong Zhao

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to compare the therapeutic outcomes of transcystic laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (TC-LCBDE) and transductive laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (TD-LCBDE) for the treatment of common bile duct stones accompanied by gallstones. Methods A cohort of 102 patients with common bile duct stones accompanied by gallstones, admitted between April 2016 and February 2025, were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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A Framework for Leveraging Digital Technologies in Reverse Logistics Actions: A Systematic Literature Review by Sílvia Patrícia Rodrigues, Leonardo de Carvalho Gomes, Fernanda Araújo Pimentel Peres, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Correa, Ismael Cristofer Baierle

“…By adopting these innovations, stakeholders can achieve economic and environmental benefits while ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term competitiveness.…”
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Relationship Between Entrance Surface Skin Exposure for Iraqi Women with Compressed Breast Thickness in Mammography by Doaa Hameed kadhim, Zainab A. Hamoudi, Mawada M. Funjan, Rania Jamal Ahmed, Aya H. Hasan

“… Background: The evaluation of compressed breast thickness has been conducted based on the results of mammography examinations. While it is well-established that breast compression influences breast tissue, its effect on the axillary (armpit) region remains unclear. …”
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Effect of Different Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) Concentrations in Various Rooting Media on the Rooting Success of <i>Loropetalum chinense</i> var. <i>rubrum</i> Yieh Cuttings and Its... by Türker Oğuztürk, Cem Alparslan, Yusuf Aydın, Umut Öztatar, Gülcay Ercan Oğuztürk

“…This study aims to support the identification of optimal propagation methods for this species and to contribute to the literature by developing an ANN model based on the measured parameters.…”
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Analysis of the chemical interaction of polyhexanide with endodontic irrigants by Z. S. Zurab, Yu. A. Generalova, A. A. Kulikova, A. Yu. Umarov, F. V. Badalov, A. Wehbe, E. M. Kakabadze

“…To evaluate the chemical interactions of PHMB with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), EDTA, and chlorhexidine and identify optimal irrigation protocols.MATERIALS AND METHODS. …”
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Impact analysis of battery control strategies on battery aging for grid-connected and solar-powered residential battery applications by Musa Terkes, Alpaslan Demirci, Erdin Gokalp, Umit Cali

“…This approach helps to reduce curtailment energy by up to 8.35 %, but it also leads to an increase in carbon emissions by up to 0.774 tons per year and an increase in energy costs by up to 0.053 $/kWh. Optimal battery control strategies can enhance energy sustainability and environmental performance while improving stakeholders' energy economics.…”
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RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH VISCERAL OBESITY by N. G. Veselovskaya, G. A. Chumakova, N. N. Shenkova, E. S. Osipova, O. V. Gritsenko

“…To invent a model for coronary atherosclerosis risk prediction in patients with visceral obesity and to conduct comparison research for this model with the other known Framingham and PROCAM.Material and methods. Totally 67 men included, of the age 40-65 (50,95±6,54 y.o.) without angina pectoris and clinical signs of another localization atherosclerosis. …”
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Neuromuscular Blockade Antagonism for Thyroid Surgery During Intraoperative Neural Monitoring—An Anesthesia Perspective by I-Cheng Lu, Sheng-Hua Wu, Pi-Ying Chang, Tzu-Yen Huang, Che-Wei Wu, Po-Yang Chen

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> A literature search was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar for studies published up to November 2023. …”
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Assessing green space exposure in high density urban areas: A deficiency-sufficiency framework for Shanghai by Xinbei Wang, ChengHe Guan

“…Urban green spaces enhance residents’ physical and mental health, but rapid urbanization has constrained green space exposure (GSE). While studies highlight the need for multidimensional GSE quantification, many lack methods to assess sufficiency or account for spatial heterogeneity in influencing factors. …”
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Integrated Approaches to Invasive Fruit Fly Disinfestation: Ethyl Formate Fumigation and Cold Treatment for <i>Bactrocera scutellata</i> as a Surrogate in Korea by Dongbin Kim, Tae Hyung Kwon, Bongsu Kim, Gi-Myeon Kwon, Sung-Eun Lee, Byung-Ho Lee

“…This study evaluated ethyl formate (EF) and phosphine (PH₃) fumigation as alternative disinfestation methods, either alone or in combination with cold treatment, using <i>B. scutellata</i>, pumpkin fruit fly, as a surrogate species. …”
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