Directional gap probability or gap fraction is a basic parameter in the optical remote sensing modeling. Although some approaches have been proposed to estimate this gap probability from remotely sensed measurements, few efforts have been made to inv...
In order to improve the simulation accuracy of directional brightness temperature (DBT) and the retrieval accuracy of component temperature, a model considering intra-row heterogeneity to simulate the DBT angular distribution over crop canopy is prop...
The assessment of the seismic risk connected with the functionality of infrastructure has become an important issue in civil engineering, and consists of estimating costs due to earthquakes. In this regard, bridges are the most vulnerable systems amo...
This study presents a comprehensive investigation and modeling of the ignition delay time (
In the spirit of the thin-layer quantization scheme, we give the effective Shrödinger equation for a particle confined to a corrugated torus, in which the geometric potential is substantially changed by corrugation. We find the attractive wells...
Source enumeration is an important procedure for radio direction-of-arrival finding in the multiple signal classification (MUSIC) algorithm. The most widely used source enumeration approaches are based on the eigenvalues themselves of the covariance...
The leaf area index (LAI) is a crucial variable in climate, ecological, and land surface modeling. However, the estimation of the LAI from coarse-resolution remote sensing data can be affected by the spatial scaling bias, which arises from the nonlin...
Information is often described as a reduction of uncertainty associated with a restriction of possible choices. Despite appearing in Hartley’s foundational work on information theory, there is a surprising lack of a formal treatment of this int...
A proposal to control the structural pounding hazard imposed on multistory reinforced concrete (RC) structures is presented. The main goal is to guarantee the seismic performance of a structure with an acceptable (predefined) risk-targeted parameter...
As the net effect of agglomeration on entrepreneurship depends on the trade-off between positive and negative effects, urban agglomeration can either promote or discourage entrepreneurial activity in theory. However, there is an unexpected shortage o...
In the research of robot systems, path planning and obstacle avoidance are important research directions, especially in unknown dynamic environments where flexibility and rapid decision makings are required. In this paper, a state attention network (...
Direct lightning strikes on overhead phase conductors result in high overvoltage stress on the medium voltage (MV) terminals of pole-mounted transformers, which may cause considerable damage. Therefore, introducing an efficient protection strategy wo...
A significant bottleneck for the practical deployment of fluid antenna systems (FASs) in 6G high-mobility scenarios is the conflicting demands of low outage probability and the high overhead of full port channel estimation. To resolve this problem, a...
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, telemedicine has emerged as a transformative solution, effectively bridging gaps in medical service delivery across diverse geographic regions. Particularly in rural areas, where access to immediate and specia...
Learning skills from kinesthetic demonstrations is a promising way of minimizing the gap between human manipulation abilities and those of robots. We propose an approach to learn sequential force interaction skills from such demonstrations. The demon...
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors with desirable bandgaps and high carrier mobility have great potential in electronic and optoelectronic applications. In this work, we proposed α-TeB and β-TeB monolayers using density functional theory (DFT) combi...
Background: About 14% of the global mental health burden is contributed by India. However, there exists a disparity in mental health patterns, utilization, and prioritization among various Indian states. The state of Madhya Pradesh is a low performer...
Hematogenous tumor metastasis begins with the invasion and spread of primary tumor cells in the local tissue leading to intravasation. We hypothesized that tumor cells might actively migrate toward intratumor vessels with the extracellular metabolic...
The performance gap between the expected and actual energy performance of buildings and elements has stimulated interest in in-situ measurements. Most research has employed quasi-static analysis methods that estimate heat loss metrics such as U-value...
Uncertain differential equations, as an alternative to stochastic differential equations, have proved to be extremely powerful across various fields, especially in finance theory. The issue of parameter estimation for uncertain differential equations...
Innovation is vital for the logistics industry. This paper develops a Daoism-based conceptual model for logistics innovation in China. It identifies research gaps in this area and provides directions for future research. Following a content-based lit...
The special issue “A Critical View on Natural Substances in Personal Care Products” is dedicated to addressing the multidisciplinary special challenges of natural ingredients in personal care products (PCP) and addresses also environmental exposure....
Cancer during pregnancy is defined as a tumor diagnosed in a pregnant woman or up to 1-year post-partum. While being a rare disease, cervical cancer is probably one of the most challenging medical conditions, with the dual stake of treating the cance...
With the increasing prosperity of the global economy, the protection and sustainable development of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are being confronted with many problems, among which the difficulty of passing on ICH, particularly traditional han...
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Background: While numerous studies suggest that single motherhood is associated with socioeconomic disadvantages and poor health, few studies have analyzed how these conditions have evolved over time. Addressing this gap, we examined the temporal dev...
With the introduction of the more electric aircraft, there is growing emphasis on improving overall efficiency and thus gravimetric and volumetric power density, as well as smart functionalities and safety of an aircraft. In future on-board power dis...
Altruism is defined as an action that decreases the lifetime direct fitness of an actor and benefits one or more recipients. This phenomenon, which is generally difficult to understand and explain, requires special research attention. The subject of...
In our previous article, we observed and measured a spontaneous growth in the coronal direction of the keratinized tissues present around implants. This growth involved both free margins and interdental papillae, and we indicated our hypothesis on th...
This study aimed to analyze the impact of key causes of external and internal risk on supply chains. The basic and most probable causes of the risk are listed, based on literature research and interviews with representatives of the metal industry. Th...
The structural diversity of microbial communities plays a pivotal role in microbiological research and applications. However, the study of microbial transitions has remained challenging due to a lack of effective methods, limiting our understanding o...
Sewer systems are essential for sustainable infrastructure management, influencing environmental, social, and economic aspects. However, sewer network capacity is under significant pressure, with many systems overwhelmed by challenges such as climate...
Phenylpropanoids and flavonoids are specialized metabolites frequently reported as involved in plant defense to biotic or abiotic stresses. Their biosynthetic accumulation may be constitutive and/or induced in response to external stimuli. They may p...
Despite being the first country to register confirmed cases of Mokola and Lagos bat lyssaviruses (two very distant lyssaviruses), knowledge gaps, particularly on the molecular epidemiology of lyssaviruses, still exist in Nigeria. A total of 278 speci...
Gap junctions (GJs) are intercellular junctions that allow the direct transfer of ions and small molecules between neighboring cells, and GJs between astrocytes play an important role in the development of various pathologies of the brain, including...
The lack of acknowledgment of children as victims of gender-based violence hinders the support they receive. This study aimed to identify the psychological consequences of children’s exposure to gender-based violence and gaps in knowledge. This...
Cord-rubber composites are subjected to a wide range of loads in various applications. However, their fatigue behavior remains relatively under-researched. To address this gap, a set of representative specimens was developed, and a validated numerica...
In this study, we propose a practical and efficient scheme for ship detection in remote sensing imagery. Our method is developed using both ship body detection and ship wake detection and combines deep learning and feature-based image processing. A d...
Vehicle speeds have a direct relationship with the severity of road crashes and may influence their probability of occurrence. Solar-powered active road studs have been shown to have a positive effect on driver confidence, but their impact on vehicle...
Multi-source heterogeneous information fusion based on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS)/odometer is an important technical means to solve the problem of navigation and positioning in complex environments....
Research shows that structures are often over designed in reliability-based calculations compared to code requirements. To address the knowledge gap in applying Reliability Based Design Optimisation (RBDO) within Building Information Modelling (BIM),...
The timely identification of probable causes in aviation incidents is crucial for averting future tragedies and safeguarding passengers. Typically, investigators rely on flight data recorders; however, delays in data retrieval or damage to the device...
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This study sought to determine the contributions of socio-economic position and health insurance enrollment in explaining racial disparities in preventive dental visits (PDVs) among South Africans. Data on the dentate adult population participating i...
Streptococcosis, particularly that caused by S. iniae and S. agalactiae, is a major re-emerging bacterial disease seriously affecting the global sustainability of aquaculture development. Despite a wide spread of the disease in aquaculture, few studi...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) constitutes the most common liver disease worldwide, and is frequently linked to the metabolic syndrome. The latter represents a clustering of related cardio-metabolic components, which are often observed in...
The formation of biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) through microbial activities is a promising technique that can contribute to the development of reliable, non-toxic and environmentally friendly synthesis methods. Among these, under optimal co...
Genetic and pharmacological interventions have successfully extended healthspan and lifespan in animals, but their genetic interventions are not appropriate options for human applications and pharmacological intervention needs more solid clinical evi...
The valorization of agri-food by-products represents a promising approach to advancing sustainable agriculture while contributing to climate resilience efforts. Leguminous crops, cultivated extensively across diverse agroecological zones, play a cent...
This paper conducts a PRISMA-guided systematic review of the empirical literature on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk integration in European banking. Using evidence systematically retrieved from Scopus, ScienceDirect, IDEAS/RePEc, an...
Non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) can provide actionable feedback for demand response (DR) when direct measurements of device states are unavailable. We propose a reproducible, engineering-oriented pipeline for detecting ON/OFF states of end-use l...
In a hospital ward, transmission of airborne pathogens can occur in any area where people breathe the same air. These areas include patient rooms and specialised treatment rooms, as well as corridors and common areas. Numerous studies have been condu...
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