This paper presents an innovative instantaneous pricing scheme for optimal operation and improved reliability for distribution systems (DS). The purpose of the proposed program is to maximize the operator’s expected profit under various risk-ta...
RNA interference (RNAi) is a cellular mechanism triggered by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), in which gene expression is reduced in a sequence-specific manner, allowing development of pest-specific control strategies. Effective delivery of the dsRNA is...
This paper investigated the impact of the spatial distribution of SuDS components on their flood reduction performance and the underlying mechanisms in a community with high groundwater levels. The effects of SuDS components’ connectivity, dece...
The primary goal of a power distribution system is to provide nominal voltages and power with minimal losses to meet consumer demands under various load conditions. In the distribution system, power loss and voltage uncertainty are the common challen...
The optimal location and sizing of distributed generation is a suitable option for improving the operation of electric systems. This paper proposes a parallel implementation of the Population-Based Incremental Learning (PBIL) algorithm to locate dist...
Addressing the challenges posed by the complexity of the structure and the multitude of sensor types installed in space application fluid loop systems, this paper proposes a fault diagnosis method based on an improved D-S evidence theory. The method...
The problem of analyzing a big amount of user data to determine their preferences and, based on these data, to provide recommendations on new products is important. Depending on the correctness and timeliness of the recommendations, significant profi...
Background and Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of systemic and ophthalmic manifestations in different refractive groups in children and young adults with Down syndrome (DS). Materials and Methods: The study was a population-b...
Characterizing changes in the soil particle-size distributions (PSD) are a major issue in environmental research because it has a great impact on soil properties, soil management, and desertification. To date, the use of soil volume fractal dimension...
The integration of distributed generation (DG) into distribution networks introduces uncertainties that can substantially affect network reliability. It is crucial to implement appropriate measures to maintain reliability parameters within acceptable...
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) have gained popularity over the last few decades as an effective and optimal solution for urban drainage systems to cope with continuous population growth and urban sprawl. A SuDS provides not only resilience...
The high and growing share of renewable sources and the more important role of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in the Distribution System (DS) is leading to a need for more efficient coordination of those sources. In future power systems, TSO–DSO...
Background: Pulmonary congestion is quantified by a remote dielectric sensing (ReDSTM) system, while systemic congestion is estimated by calculated plasma volume. The type of clinical patient profile as defined by the ReDS system and calculated plasm...
Background/Objectives: Remote dielectric sensing (ReDS) is a recently developed, noninvasive, electromagnetic energy-based technology designed to quantify pulmonary congestion without requiring expert techniques in adult patients with heart failure....
This paper proposes a practical and effective planning approach that takes advantage of the mobility and flexibility of mobile energy storage systems (MESSs) to increase distribution system resilience against complete area blackouts. MESSs will be ve...
We developed a potential composite ocular drug delivery system for the topical administration of diclofenac sodium (DS). The novel carbon dot CDC-HP was synthesized by the pyrolysis of hyaluronic acid and carboxymethyl chitosan through a one-step hyd...
Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is a destructive plant virus with worldwide distribution and the broadest host range of any known plant virus, as well as a model plant virus for understanding plant–virus interactions. Since the discovery of RNA interfere...
This work aimed to examine the fractal dimension and the difference in the law between intact and compacted loess before and after collapse. Uniaxial compression tests were performed to obtain specimens under various vertical stresses, and mercury in...
We propose a new quantum-assisted digital signature (Q-DS) protocol based on the composite of truly random symmetric keys generated by quantum key distribution with secure standardized hash functions, which allows for high parameterization to provide...
Monitoring the quality of tap water in the distribution system and the ability to estimate the risk of losing its sanitary safety is an important aspect of managing the collective water supply system. During monitoring, the physical, chemical, and bi...
Dantrolene sodium (DS) is the only drug specifically used for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia. Nevertheless, its clinical application is significantly restricted due to its aqueous insolubility and the limited formulations available in clinic...
Forward osmosis (FO) is a membrane separation process driven by the osmotic pressure difference between a high-salinity draw solution (DS) and a low-salinity feed solution (FS). This pressure-free dewatering method is highly energy efficient, making...
Photovoltaic distributed generation (PVDG) has seen tremendous growth in recent years, especially in the residential sector. Among other concerns, the voltage rise in AC networks is considered the most limiting factor in achieving increased PV penetr...
A part of the sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are used to treat stormwater and must be tested for their hydraulic performance and the removal efficiency to assess serviceability and retention of the pollutants efficacy for in situ use. Current te...
Training-anomaly-based, machine-learning-based, intrusion detection systems (AMiDS) for use in critical Internet of Things (CioT) systems and military Internet of Things (MioT) environments may involve synthetic data or publicly simulated data due to...
The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) manifests as a wide range of medical conditions across a number of systems. Pediatric growth deficiency with some catch-up growth is reported, but there are few studies of final adult height. We aimed to inve...
In recent years, trenchless horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology has developed rapidly towards the direction of large pipe diameter and long span. During construction, the buckling deformation and large drag torque of the drillstring (DS)...
Transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS) have drawn more interest from pharmaceutical scientists because they could provide steady blood levels and prevent the first-pass metabolism over a longer period. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has been widely used i...
Background and Objectives: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) represent a specific and vulnerable population requiring improvements in public health and social policies to ensure equal opportunities, longer life expectancy, and better quality of lif...
Federated Learning (FL) presents a promising approach for collaborative intrusion detection while preserving data privacy. However, current FL frameworks face challenges with non-independent and identically distributed (non-IID) data and class imbala...
The high penetration of the distributed energy resources (DERs) encourages themselves to implement grid-supporting functions, such as volt-var control. The quasi-static time-series (QSTS) simulation is an essential technique to evaluate the impact of...
Semiflexible nunchucks are block copolymers consisting of two long blocks with high bending rigidity jointed by a short block of lower bending stiffness. Recently, the DNA nanotube nunchuck was introduced as a simple nanoinstrument that mechanically...
Real-time control (RTC) and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) can be implemented simultaneously to enhance the performance of existing urban drainage systems (UDS). However, significant challenges arise when choosing the optimal locations due to hy...
Denture stomatitis (DS) is a very common disease in wearers of removable complete and partial dentures with a worldwide prevalence in the range of 20–67%. Both industrially developed and impoverished nations are affected by the illness. DS is o...
Soil degradation and high environmental costs impede agricultural production in North China. A 6-year field experiment was conducted to determine the effects of tillage practice and nitrogen application rate on changes in soil fertility and wheat yie...
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a proactive risk management approach. Risk management under uncertainty with the FMEA method has attracted a lot of attention. The Dempster–Shafer (D-S) evidence theory is a popular approximate reason...
Autonomous grid-forming (GFM) inverter testbeds with scalable platforms have attracted interest recently. In this study, a self-synchronized universal droop controller (SUDC) was adopted, tested, and scaled in a small network and a test feeder using...
This paper proposes an effective approach to solve renewable distributed generators (RDGs) and electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) allocation problems in the distribution system (DS) to reduce power loss (PLoss) and enhance voltage profile. The...
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Australian efforts to address food insecurity are delivered by a charitable food system (CFS) which fails to meet demand. The scope and nature of the CFS is unknown. This study audits the organisational capacity of the CFS within the 10.9 square kilo...
To achieve a more sustainable supply of electricity and reduce dependency on fuels, the application of renewable energy sources-based distribution systems (DS) is stimulating. However, the intermittent nature of renewable sources reduces the overall...
Saccharomyces yeasts are widely distributed in the environment and microbiota of higher organisms. The killer phenotype of yeast, encoded by double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) virus systems, is a valuable trait for host survival. The mutual relationship bet...
Semiflexible nunchucks are block copolymers, which consist of two long blocks of high bending stiffness jointed together by a short block of low bending stiffness. Semiflexible nunchucks that consist of two DNA nanorods jointed by a short segment of...
Adenosine-to-inosine RNA editing is a system of post-transcriptional modification widely distributed in metazoans which is catalyzed by ADAR enzymes and occurs mostly in double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) before splicing. This type of RNA editing changes th...
Microalgae shows a high potential to produce biofuel and forward osmosis (FO) has been proposed as a promising dewatering process for algal biomass separation from water. However, the effect of reverse salt flux (RSF) on algal biomass during the dewa...
Deep-seated gravitational slope deformations (DsGSDs) are slope-scale phenomena which are widespread in mountainous regions. Despite interacting with human infrastructures and settlements, only a few cases are monitored with ground-based systems. Rem...
Background and Objectives: Percutaneous mitral valve repair using a MitraClip system is an established therapeutic strategy to treat severe mitral regurgitation, which is recommended by guidelines in Europe and in the United States, whereas residual...
Bioretention systems are a popular type of Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS). However, their largest single component, the fill media, is often a non-sustainably sourced material. This study evaluates a bioretention fill media comprising 100% recycl...
Modern power systems must provide efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy. Recently, the inclusion of Microgrids (MGs) has allowed us to overcome some difficulties and face important challenges in this direction, especially relate...
The article provides brief information about a non-standard experimental setup developed in the laboratory of the St. Petersburg Mining University Well Drilling Department. The developed technique presented makes it possible to simulate well cleaning...
Genetic information is continuously exposed to harmful factors, both intra- and extracellular. Their activity can lead to the formation of different types of DNA damage. Clustered lesions (CDL) are problematic for DNA repair systems. In this study, t...
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