Applied Sciences, Volume 15, Issue 8

Birdsong is a valuable indicator of rich biodiversity and ecological significance. Although feature extraction has demonstrated satisfactory performance in classification, single-scale feature extraction methods may not fully capture the complexity o...

The increasing complexity of conventional energy distribution systems, combined with the growing demand for efficient data processing, has necessitated the implementation of smart grid technologies and the integration of advanced computing paradigms...

It is imperative to understand the shear mechanical properties and pore evolution of granite under thermal shock to assess the fracturing of hot dry rock reservoirs. In this study, variable-angle shear tests were performed on coarse- and fine-grained...

Traditional Mongolian document layout analysis faces unique challenges due to its vertical writing system and complex structural arrangements. Existing methods often struggle with the directional nature of traditional Mongolian text and require subst...

The rapid growth in the global apparel market and the rise of online consumption underscore the necessity for intelligent clothing recommendation systems that balance visual compatibility with personalized preferences, particularly price sensitivity....

In the realm of capacitance measurement, traditional methods that gauge capacitance through timing charge and discharge intervals frequently suffer from inaccuracies, particularly due to noise affecting voltage threshold detection. These techniques a...

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has gained significant attention in various industry sectors due to its potential for efficient inventory management, asset tracking, and object localization. Different RFID technologies are available;...

Exercise is one of the main challenges to the body’s homeostasis since it needs an immediate, substantial rise in ATP re-synthesis, which leads to the prevention of response capacity and performance of players. Therefore, it is vital to monitor...

The application of new energy ships (NESs) in the Yangtze River is one of the important ways to promote the low-carbon development of Yangtze River shipping, but at present, the enthusiasm of shipping enterprises for it is not high enough. To improve...

Welding defects threaten structural integrity, demanding efficient and accurate detection methods. Traditional radiographic testing defects interpretation is subjective, necessitating automated solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency. This study...

(1) Background: Online health communities (OHCs) serve as ecosystems connecting doctors, patients, and medical resources. Studying their deep network structure and impact mechanisms on medical service quality provides a comprehensive understanding of...

Friend link prediction is an important issue in recommendation systems and social network analysis. In Location-Based Social Networks (LBSNs), predicting potential friend relationships faces significant challenges due to the diversity of user behavio...

Horizontal curves have been a significant safety concern on roads for years, often resulting in a high incidence of crashes. A European Road Safety Observatory report indicated that 53% of road crashes in the EU in 2020 occurred on rural roads, mainl...

Polyurethane concrete (PUC) is a promising candidate for structural repair materials due to its excellent mechanical properties and durability. However, the bonding performance between PUC and concrete interfaces may limit its broader application. Th...

The southeastern margin of the Ría de Arosa is a region of great ecological and social importance, characterized by increasing urban development, tourism pressures, and vulnerability to natural hazards, soil erosion, coastal flooding, and mass...

The strong correlation between evoked potentials (EPs) and American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scores in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) suggests that EPs may serve as reliable predictive markers for rehabilitation progress. Numerous...

This paper presents a lightweight fault diagnosis framework for bearing defects, integrating time-frequency analysis, deep learning, and model compression techniques to address challenges in resource-constrained environments. The proposed method comb...

This study presents how integrating natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) optimizes strategic management in the port sector. Using hybrid NLP-ML models, the accuracy of classification and prediction of strategic information is s...

Mining companies are increasingly being motivated to become High Reliability Organisations (HROs) in order to achieve better results in critical areas such as safety, environment management, and loss avoidance despite their complex environments. High...

Sustainable groundwater resource management necessitates dependable and precise predictions of groundwater head fields under fluctuating climatic conditions. The substitution of original simulation models with efficient surrogates presents a challeng...

This study presents a knowledge graph construction scheme leveraging large language models (LLMs) for task-oriented semantic communication systems. The proposed methodology systematically addresses four critical stages: corpus collection, entity extr...

With the gradual application of blockchain technology in the domain of Social Internet of Vehicles (SIoV), the increasing volume of blockchain data has imposed significant storage pressure on roadside units (RSUs). Collaborative storage schemes, whic...

The aim of this paper was to delve deeper into the nuances of incident solar irradiance on the photovoltaic field of a fixed tilt angle system versus a horizontal single-axis tracker. The fixed tilt angle system was used as a baseline for comparison....

An accurate 3D pose estimation of spherical objects remains challenging in industrial inspections and robotics due to their geometric symmetries and limited feature discriminability. This study proposes a texture-optimized simulation framework to enh...

Saline-alkaline and alkaline land is an important potential cultivated land resource in the world. With the destruction of the ecological environment, the cultivated land area is less and less. As a potential soil conditioner, wood vinegar can adjust...

Additive manufacturing has reached a level of reliability and credibility that has already been integrated into specific industries producing final parts or tooling. Among Material Extrusion (ME) techniques, the Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF) metho...

Axial flow fans are widely used for heat dissipation in electronic devices. Due to its frequent speed-regulation to adapt to the change in heat load, a fan can cause significant electromagnetic radiation interference. In this study, a peak absorption...

The shock wave/boundary layer interaction phenomenon in hypersonic inlets, affected by background waves, may induce the formation of multiple separation zones. Existing theories prove insufficient in explaining the underlying flow mechanisms behind c...

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) highlights the need for innovative, engaging educational approaches in secondary education. This study presents the design and classroom implementation of a robotics-base...

The spray-dried potato starch was produced by gelatinizing native potato starch at two concentrations of 3% and 5% at 75 °C for 30 min, followed by drying in a pilot-scale spray dryer. X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (D...

In response to the issues of unreachable targets, local minima, and insufficient real-time performance in drone path planning in urban low-altitude complex scenarios, this paper proposes a fusion algorithm based on digital twin, integrating LSTM (lon...

Surface roughness refers to the micron- or nanometer-scale irregularities (bumps and grooves) on material surfaces, and it varies greatly as particles are refined, affecting their flotation behavior, wettability, and bubble–particle interaction...

In recent years, growing interest has emerged in the use of psychobiotics and adaptogens for regulating stress and anxiety. However, it is essential to assess their effectiveness as treatment alternatives, particularly given the limitations of conven...

This study posits that soil particles in the filter layer are ellipsoidal. The effective pore radius of the filter material was calculated for various particle-shape parameters and distributions. The relationship between the porosity of the filter ma...

The rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has introduced critical challenges related to security, scalability, and data integrity. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized, immutable, and tamper-resistant framework, presents a transformat...

This study investigated the effectiveness of Tooth Primer and cleaning agents in removing saliva contamination from zirconia as assessed using shear bond strength (SBS). A total of 175 rectangular specimens, 10 mm in diameter and 6 mm in thickness, w...

Software quality assurance is a critical aspect of software engineering, directly impacting maintainability, extensibility, and overall system performance. Traditional machine-learning techniques, such as gradient boosting and support vector machines...

The purpose of multi-modal visual information fusion is to integrate the data of multi-sensors to generate an image with higher quality, more information, and greater clarity so that it contains more complementary information and fewer redundant feat...

Human reliability is a key factor in long-term sustainability, especially for tasks that are critical to safety. It is also evident that human behavior is often the main or significant cause of system failures. Identifying human error is challenging,...

Quantum error correction codes (QECCs) are essential for reliable quantum computing as they protect quantum states against noise and errors. Limited research has explored the resilience of QECCs to biased noise, critical for selecting optimal codes....

Tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the board (also known as the Internal Bond—IB), determined in accordance with standard EN 319, is one of the most critical properties in particleboard quality control. Given the need for efficient,...

Background: The aim of this review was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of functionalized bioceramics for dental applications. Methods: The electronic databases PubMed, Medline, ProQuest, and Google Scholar were used to search for peer-review...

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) affect millions worldwide, significantly increasing the risk of amputation, mortality, and reduced quality of life. While conventional interventions such as specialized footwear and podiatric care can mitigate...

Air pollution poses significant environmental and public health challenges, especially in urban–industrial areas where pollutant dynamics are influenced by complex interactions with meteorological factors. This study examines the seasonal varia...

To address the intense mining pressure and dynamic accidents, such as shield collapse during mining in shallow coal seams crossing the Maoliang terrain, this study focuses on Panel 30206 of the Yanghuopan Coal Mine. Through theoretical analysis, nume...

Substrate Integrated Circuits (SICs) represent a significant advancement in microwave communication systems due to their high efficiency, performance, and integration capabilities. Empty Substrate-Integrated Waveguides (ESIWs) are a type of SIC that...

This study enhanced the performance of gray cast iron through the precise control of the partial austenitizing temperature combined with an isothermal quenching process. The study investigated the effects of three austenitizing temperatures, namely 8...

Background/Objectives: Master athletes in team sports represent a growing population of individuals who continue to engage in structured training and competition. Among these sports, basketball has primarily been investigated in older athletes; howev...

Loess, characterized by high porosity, a loose structure, and weak cementation, is highly prone to deformation and cracking under thermal stress, which significantly affects the bearing capacity of foundations and the stability of underground enginee...

A barrier wall is a vertical engineered layer designed to block contaminated soil, thereby controlling pollution sources, preventing pollutant migration to groundwater, and limiting pollution spread. Cement–bentonite barrier walls, widely adopt...