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A novel methodology for hybrid energy management in aquaculture is introduced, aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency and optimizing grid-related cash flows. Wind and solar energy generation are modeled using calibrated turbine performance curves and PV...

This paper evaluates multi-agent coordination strategies against single-agent retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for open-source language models. Four coordination strategies (collaborative, sequential, competitive, hierarchical) were tested across...

A systematic comparative evaluation of mainstream multiphase models for specific hydraulic structures is essential to investigate aerated flow characteristics and promote the models’ application. However, such evaluations remain scarce. In this...

A growing number of courses seek to increase the basic artificial-intelligence skills (“AI literacy”) of their participants. At this time, there is no valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to assess AI-learning gains. Howev...

The proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed natural language processing (NLP) applications across diverse domains. This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of three state-of-the-art language models—GPT-4o,...

The Green Building Evaluation Standard (ESGB) has become an important support for China’s building sector in realizing the “double carbon” goal. However, there remains a lack of comprehensive research on the historical evolution and...

Risk identification is a foundational process in construction project management, yet the selection of appropriate identification techniques often lacks empirical guidance. To address this gap, this study adopts a case study design and conducts a com...

Functional analysis plays a critical role in early-stage aircraft system design by defining system functions that guide downstream architectural development and verification. In practice, many design deficiencies originate not from incorrect physical...

In this study, two “on–off” probes (BF₂-cur-Ben and BF₂-cur-But) recognizing acetylcholinesterase (AChE) were designed and synthesized. The obtained probes can achieve recognition of AChE with good selectivity and pH-independence wi...

The purpose of this study is to explore the occupants’ subjective evaluation of the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of hotels with the same physical environment and different decoration styles, and to reveal the influence of different decora...

Salted fish preparations are popular and widely eaten across the world. Salting is a preservation strategy to enhance shelf life by decreasing water activity in fish muscles. Salted fish demand increases with less regard for preservation characterist...

Temperature sensors, such as Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) and thermocouple (TC), have been widely used for monitoring the interstitial tissue temperature during laser irradiation. The aim of the current study was to compare the performance of both FBG a...

Stakeholders in Environmental Education (EE) often face difficulties identifying and selecting programs that best suit their needs. This is due, in part, to the lack of expertise in evaluation knowledge and practice, as well as to the absence of a un...

Background/Objectives: Thyroid nodules are a prevalent condition with a high incidence rate of malignancy. Ultrasound (US)-based risk stratification systems have become widely utilized for the evaluation of thyroid nodules, including the American Thy...

Objective: This study systematically reviews health economic evaluations of influenza vaccines in China and synthesizes the evidence on different vaccine categories. Methods: We searched databases, including the China Hospital Knowledge Database, Wan...

Background: Nursing students’ readiness for clinical practicums is critical to nursing education. Concerns about students’ preparedness for clinical courses have emerged due to increased student-to-educator ratios and limited hands-on pra...

The need to turn to more environmentally friendly sources of energy has led energy systems to focus on renewable sources of energy. Wind power has been a widely used source of green energy. However, the wind’s stochastic and unpredictable behav...

Smart city evaluation is a critical component in smart city construction and plays an important role in guiding and promoting smart development of cities. Currently, existing research and applications of smart city evaluation are still in the explora...

(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to develop an image-guided endoscopic sinus surgery (IGESS) system, named Medigator^®, based on the leave-one-out registration strategy and three-dimensional (3D) volumetric visualization of the nasal cavi...

This study investigates the application of hyperspectral image space–spectral fusion technology in lithologic classification, using data from China’s GF-5 and Europe’s Sentinel-2A. The research focuses on the southern region of Tuan...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare how well different routing protocols perform in terms of load sharing, link failover, and overall network performance. Wireshark was used for packet-level analysis, VMWare was used for virtualizati...

Composite phase-change materials (PCMs) exhibit significant potential for enhancing the thermal performance of building walls. However, previous studies have generally lacked detailed investigations of the performance of PCM-integrated walls under co...

Ensuring data privacy and security in sensitive domains such as healthcare remains a critical challenge. Homomorphic Encryption (HE) offers a promising approach by enabling computations directly on encrypted data, but the diversity of available schem...

Background and Objectives: This study aims to estimate the analytical performance of the Sysmex HISCL HBsAg assay and to assess the analytical correlation with the Roche Elecsys HBsAg II quant assay with clinical samples and the WHO International Sta...

As IoT environments continue to grow in scale and complexity, the increasing number of interconnected sensors and devices makes end-to-end system behaviour progressively harder to understand. Process mining offers strong potential to address this cha...

Urban metro networks, characterized by their complex systems of interdependent components, are susceptible to a wide range of operational disturbances and threats. Such disruptions can cascade through the system, leading to service delays, operationa...

In Italy the National Outcomes Evaluation Programme, (P.N.E.) is the most comprehensive comparative evaluation of healthcare outcomes at the national level. The aim of this report is to describe the P.N.E. and some of the most relevant results achiev...

In electrical power systems, shunt reactors control excess reactive power, keeping voltage levels within acceptable limits. As shunt reactors play a crucial role in the operation of electrical systems, it is essential to ensure the use of modern and...

This study addresses the construction of high-quality rural landscapes, crucial for China’s rural revitalization strategy, encompassing economic, social, cultural, and ecological dimensions. Focusing on 66 cold-region villages in Heilongjiang P...

Given the increasing prevalence of anxiety and depression, this research aims to identify design features that enhance the sense of restoration, with the goal of supporting mental and behavioral healthcare facility design. This study employed both sc...

This study compares a set of 43 AlphaSensor units produced by RadonTec GmbH, Wittislingen, Germany against the AlphaGUARD 1000PF (Bertin Technologies, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France), which is used as a reference monitor. During this study, around 16...

Debris flows, triggered by dual interferences extrinsically and intrinsically, have been widespread in China. The debris-flow susceptibility (DFS) assessment is acknowledged as the benchmark for the mitigation and prevention of debris flow risks, but...

Building footprint (BFP) extraction focuses on the precise pixel-wise segmentation of buildings from aerial photographs such as satellite images. BFP extraction is an essential task in remote sensing and represents the foundation for many higher-leve...

The long-term safety and durability of concrete building structures depend largely on their internal quality. Wall voids, as typical hidden defects, directly affect the structural bearing capacity and service life. Such defects may not only lead to s...

Digital interventions are widely promoted as levers of institutional change, yet their effects often prove fragile. We examine why some interventions persist while others fade. Using crisp-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (csQCA) on 13 large-scal...

The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has led to a growing ecosystem of Cloud Platforms designed to manage, process, and analyze IoT data. Selecting the optimal IoT Cloud Platform is a critical decision for businesses and develo...

As 6G networks become increasingly complex and heterogeneous, effective classification of network slicing is essential for optimizing resources and managing quality of service. While recent advances demonstrate high accuracy under controlled laborato...

The use of large-scale, high-resolution ground-penetrating radar surveys has increasingly become a part of Norwegian cultural heritage management as a complementary method to trial trenching surveys to detect and delineate archaeological sites. The a...

Many fermented foods are known to have beneficial effects on human and animal health, offering anti-aging and immunomodulatory benefits to host. Microorganisms contained in the fermented foods are known to provide metabolic products possibly improvin...

The present study aims at investigating the potential impacts of agricultural policies on GHG emissions from agriculture across the European Union. The study begins by providing evidence on how the key CAP reforms contributed to the structural change...

Potential evapotranspiration (PET) is a critical component of the water cycle, driving plants’ growth and survival. This study focused on estimating the daily potential evapotranspiration (PET) in a forest site in Northern Greece and assessing...

Background: Limited previous research and guidelines on the design of economic evaluation for biosimilars have led to unresolved methodological questions on how to assess biosimilars. Objectives: We want to raise awareness of and explore methodologic...

Sustainable Development Goal 4 emphasizes creating lifelong learning opportunities and imparting needed practical skills through quality technical and vocational education. TVET holds great potential for economic mobility and development in India, wh...

User experience (UX) is a quality aspect that considers the emotions evoked by the system, extending the usability concept beyond effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. Practitioners and researchers are aware of the importance of evaluating UX....

In most Asian high mountain areas, ground-based observations of precipitation are sparse. It is urgent to assess and apply satellite precipitation products (SPPs). In recent years, relatively dense rain gauges have been established in five tributarie...

Past investigations have assessed gender variations in thermal comfort and adaptation in different buildings. However, no reported study has evaluated differences in gender perceptions of the thermal environment in US Colonial Revival-style homes. As...

Accurate predictions of hydrate dissociation conditions are of paramount importance for optimizing mitigation strategies and preventing hydrate formation in oil and gas operations. These predictions are crucial for selecting appropriate thermodynamic...

In this paper, we explore the generation of face images conditioned on a textual description, as well as the capabilities of the models in editing a machine-generated image on the basis of additional text prompts. We leverage open source state-of-the...

The safety of lithium-ion batteries during transportation is critically important. However, current standards exhibit limitations, as their environmental testing parameter thresholds fail to fully encompass actual transportation conditions. To enhanc...

The aim of predictive maintenance, within the field of prognostics and health management (PHM), is to identify and anticipate potential issues in the equipment before these become serious. The main challenge to be addressed is to assess the amount of...