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In this paper we study flag codes on ${\mathbb{F}}_q^n$, being ${\mathbb{F}}_q$ the finite field with q elements. Special attention is given to the connection between the parameters and properties of a flag code and the ones of a family of constant dimension codes naturally asso...

Flag codes that are orbits of a cyclic subgroup of the general linear group acting on flags of a vector space over a finite field, are called cyclic orbit flag codes. In this paper, we present a new contribution to the study of such codes, by focusin...

Flag codes are a recent network coding strategy based on linear algebra. Fuzzy vector subspaces extend the notions of classical linear algebra. They can be seen as abstractions of flags to the point that several fuzzy vector subspaces can be identifi...

Quantum error correction (QEC) is an effective way to overcome quantum noise and de-coherence, meanwhile the fault tolerance of the encoding circuit, syndrome measurement circuit, and logical gate realization circuit must be ensured so as to achieve...

Software security is an important topic that is gaining more and more attention due to the rising number of publicly known cybersecurity incidents. Previous research has shown that one way to address software security is by means of a serious game, t...

We explored various Machine Learning (ML) models to evaluate how each model performs in the task of classifying histopathology reports. We trained, optimized, and performed classification with Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD), Support Vector Machine...

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in industrial control systems have been steadily increasing over the last few years. One possible way to address this issue is through raising the awareness (through education) of software developers, with the intent to...

The energy supply of ocean monitoring buoys is a major challenge, especially for long-term, low-power applications. Data compression can reduce transmission energy and extend system lifespan. In particular, the algorithm cannot introduce delays to en...

A series of experiments involving the detonation of PBX 9501 encased in a copper cylinder are modeled with the objective of evaluating a proposed set of phenomenological parameters for the Wescott–Stewart–Davis reactive burn model. The nu...

The sodium–citrate cotransporter (NaCT) plays a crucial role in citrate transport during amelogenesis. Mutations in the SLC13A5 gene, which encodes the NaCT, cause early infantile epileptic encephalopathy 25 and amelogenesis imperfecta. We anal...

To improve utilization of text storage resources and efficiency of data transmission, we proposed two syllable-based Uyghur text compression coding schemes. First, according to the statistics of syllable coverage of the corpus text, we constructed a...

Huffman encoding and arithmetic coding algorithms have shown great potential in the field of image compression. These algorithms are the origin of current image compression techniques. Nevertheless, there are some deficiencies in both algorithms that...

A human ciliopathy gene codes for Polycystin-2 (Pkd2), a non-selective cation channel. Here, the Pkd2 channel was explored in the ciliate Paramecium tetraurelia using combinations of RNA interference, over-expression, and epitope-tagging, in a search...

Lactococcus lactis, a probiotic bacterium of food origin, has recently been demonstrated as a suitable strain for the production and in vivo delivery of therapeutically important proteins into the gut. We aimed to engineer recombinant L. lactis cells...

Symmetry considerations play a key role in modern science, and any differentiable symmetry of the action of a physical system has a corresponding conservation law. Symmetry may be regarded as reduction of Entropy. This work focuses on reducing the co...

Spinal muscular atrophy is due to mutations affecting the SMN1 gene coding for the full-length protein (survival motor neuron; SMN) and the SMN2 gene that preferentially generates an exon 7-deleted protein (SMNΔ7) by alternative splicing. To study SM...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) published the Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management in 2017 to strengthen cybersecurity in consideration of digitalized ships. As part of these guidelines, the IMO recommends that each flag state s...

Motion-compensated image reconstruction enables new clinical applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), but it relies on computationally intensive algorithms. This study focuses on the Generalized Reconstruction by Inversion of Coupled Systems...

The coupling capacitor of the MTP cell used in this paper is an NCAP-type capacitor that has only a source contact, and the layout size of the unit cell is 6.184 μm × 6.295 μm (=38.93 μm²), which is 0.44% smaller than the MTP cell that...

HML6-c14, a long terminal repeat (LTR)-type retrotransposon identified by expressed sequence tag (EST) database screening, was found to undergo RNA processing resembling that of placental tissue by in vitro expression analysis. Previous in situ hybri...

Among vaccines administered to children are those targeting rotavirus, a segmented double-stranded RNA virus that represents a major cause of severe gastroenteritis. To explore the feasibility of establishing a combined rotavirus-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine,...

Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus (Ulrey, 1894), popularly known as ‘Flag Tetra’ in English speaking countries, belongs to the genus Hyphessobrycon of the family Characidae, and is widely present in the eastern Amazon basin. Here, using Illumi...

The study of linguistic landscapes (LL) examines the use of signage in public spaces, often with a focus on the use of non-majority languages. The main goals of this project are to map, quantify, and analyze signage in Spanish within Tuscaloosa Count...

Capture the Flag (CTF) is an important form of competition in cybersecurity, which tests participants’ knowledge and problem-solving abilities. We propose a multi-agent framework based on large language models to simulate human participants and...

Triboelectric nanogenerators have attracted extensive attention as they can complete sensing during energy conversion, triggering a series of self-powered designs. Traditional TENG bipolar independent fabrication technology requires secondary motion...

Cycle slips, abrupt discontinuities in carrier-phase measurements, pose a significant challenge for single-frequency GNSS receivers, particularly in real-time applications where rapid detection is critical. Unlike dual-frequency approaches, these rec...

The anterior pituitary gland of animals secretes growth hormone (GH) to bind to the growth hormone receptor (GHR) on the liver cell membrane through the blood circulation, thereby promoting the downstream gene insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF1) expr...

Consistent detection of malicious loaders across varied programming languages and build tools remains a significant cybersecurity challenge. This study empirically measures how compiler and language choices affect the detectability of standard in-mem...

Automatic Exploit Generation (AEG) involves automatically discovering paths in a program that trigger vulnerabilities, thereby generating exploits. While there is considerable research on heap-related vulnerability detection, such as detecting Heap O...

Breast cancer that highly expresses human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2+) represents one of the major breast cancer subtypes, and was associated with a poor prognosis until the introduction of HER2-targeted therapies such as trastuzumab. U...

In this article, we describe the development and evaluation of a double antigen sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) able to detect serotype 4-specific antibodies from BTV-4 infected or vaccinated animals using a recombinant BTV-4 VP2 p...

Operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS include built-in commands that enable administrators to perform essential tasks. These same commands can be exploited by attackers for malicious purposes that may go undetected by traditional securi...

Lodging resistance of rice (Oryza sativa L.) has always been a hot issue in agricultural production. A brittle stem mutant, osbc17, was identified by screening an EMS (Ethylmethane sulfonate) mutant library established in our laboratory. The stem seg...

Human Trafficking (HT) persists in the US, despite multi-level measures designed to mitigate its societal costs. HT instruction for healthcare providers is growing, but there is a dearth of resources and training presenting obstacles for victims acce...

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), a major cereal crop grown in arid and semi-arid regions, faces significant yield variability due to drought and heat stresses. In this study, the HvABF2 gene, encoding an ABA-dependent transcription factor, was clone...

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) encodes a number of viral proteins with homology to cellular G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These viral GPCRs, including US27, US28, UL33, and UL78, have been ascribed numerous functions during infection, including...

Interleukin enhancer binding factor 2 (ILF2), a transcription factor, regulates cell growth by inhibiting the stabilization of mRNA. Currently, its role has gained recognition as a factor in the tumorigenic process. However, until now, little has bee...

Barley is a cereal of primary importance for forage and human nutrition, and is a useful model for wheat. Autophagy genes first described in yeast have been subsequently isolated in mammals and Arabidopsis thaliana. In Arabidopsis and maize it was re...

Mixed palletizing remains a core challenge in distribution centers and modern warehouse operations, particularly within robotic handling and automation systems. Progress in this domain has been hindered by the lack of realistic, freely available data...

Bacopa monnieri, commonly known as Brahmi, is a perennial herbaceous plant used in Ayurvedic medicine owing to its nootropic properties. The increased demand for bacopa-derived herbal/food products has motivated adulteration practices through plant s...

Pharmacists identify, resolve, and document medication-related problems (MRPs) in community pharmacies. Enhanced medication therapy management (eMTM) targets specific situations, such as high-risk medications, while continuous medication monitoring (...

The decrease in water resources is a serious threat to food security world-wide. In this regard, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) was conducted to identify grain yield and quality-related genes/loci under normal and water-deficit conditions. Hi...

Definitions for the culturally trendy “clean” eating phenomenon vary: whereas some characterize it as natural and healthy, others adopt more restrictive, moralizing, and affectively-laden definitions that may reflect disordered eating. We...

Background/Objectives: CKD affects over 10% of adults and is often silent, delaying diagnosis. Opportunistic primary care screening supported by clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) may improve detection with minimal burden. We evaluated the fea...

The convergence of blockchain and metaverse technologies is poised to redefine how Global Value Chains (GVCs) create, capture, and distribute value, yet scholarly insight into their joint impact remains scattered. Addressing this gap, the present stu...

The formation and stability of river ice covers in regulated waterways are critical for uninterrupted hydro-electric operations. This study investigates the modelling of ice cover development in the Beauharnois Canal along the St. Lawrence River with...

The state of the ‘social’ that individuals, social groups and societies experience are a focus of international conventions, declarations and goal setting documents. Many indicators of the ‘social’ and measures of well-being t...

Human genetic studies have implicated more than a hundred genes in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Understanding how variation in implicated genes influence expression of co-occurring conditions and drug response can inform more effective, personaliz...

Background: Seafarers are highly susceptible to work-related injuries, which can result in serious consequences or permanent disabilities. Understanding the frequency and characteristics of occupational injuries is crucial for developing effective pr...

Objectives: Occupational respiratory diseases represent a major public health concern worldwide. This study analyses the hospitalization costs and characteristics of four major occupational respiratory diseases: malignant mesothelioma (MM), sinonasal...