Fifth generation (5G) networks have a high requirement for low latency of data delivery. Information-centric networking (ICN) adopts the paradigm of separation of the identifier and locator. It is efficient in content distribution by supporting in-ne...
As the Internet communication model changes from host-centric to content-centric, information-centric networking (ICN) as a new network architecture has received increasing attention. There are often multiple replicas of content in ICN, and how to re...
Cloud, edge and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have emerged to overcome the challenges involved in sharing computational resources and information services. Within generic cloud systems, two models have been identified as having widespread app...
The human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) is an intrinsically disordered protein that can self-assemble into fibrillar aggregates that play a key role in the pathogenesis of the type II diabetes mellitus. hIAPP can transiently adopt
Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) are a newly recognized class of functional proteins that rely on a lack of stable structure for function. They are highly prevalent in biology, play fundamental roles, and are extensively involved in human dis...
With the emergence of Industry 5.0 and explosive data growth, replica allocation has become a critical issue in edge computing systems. Current methods often focus on placing replicas on edge servers near terminals, yet this may lead to edge node ove...
After immediate tooth extraction or after alveolar socket healing, tooth transplants are increasingly used for functional restoration of edentulous maxillary areas. Recent studies have shown the periodontal ligament (PDL) viability and the tooth hous...
The Industry 4.0 concept of a Digital Twin will bring many advantages for wind energy conversion systems, e.g., in condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and the optimisation of control or design parameters. A virtual replica is at the heart of...
We report the implementation of replica-averaged molecular dynamics in the UNRES coarse-grained model of polypeptide chains, with application to the restraints determined by nuclear magnetic resonance. The analytical ESCASA algorithm is used to estim...
Discriminating between original paintings and replicas is a challenging task. In recent years, the fractal dimension (FD) has been used as a quantitative measure of self-similarity to analyze differences between paintings. However, while the FD param...
The replica strategy in distributed cache can effectively reduce user access delay and improve system performance. However, developing a replica strategy suitable for varied application scenarios is still quite challenging, owing to differences in us...
The digitization of ancient artifacts and the fabrication of sustainable 3D-printed replicas present a promising solution for enhancing the accessibility to cultural heritage sites for visitors with disabilities. This article focuses on the case stud...
Dental autotransplantation is an effective alternative to conventional dental treatment, and it involves removing a tooth and repositioning it in a new position within the same patient. Although this procedure might pose more intraoperative challenge...
Rapidly evolving surveying and monitoring methods are leading the transition toward more efficient, data-driven forest management practices. Recent research highlights the potential of advanced remote sensing platforms to support “smart”...
The variable domains of heavy-chain antibodies, known as nanobodies, are potential substitutes for IgG antibodies. They have similar affinities to antigens as antibodies, but are more heat resistant. Their small size allows us to exploit computationa...
Background/Objectives: Skeletal muscle (SM) is a major site of insulin-stimulated glucose disposal, and impaired muscle metabolism contributes to insulin resistance. Glycyrrhiza constituents warrant investigation as potential modulators, but many com...
This paper presents scientific investigations into the materiality and aging behavior of a copy of Dieter Roth’s multiple POEMETRIE (1968), mainly made of p-PVC components and minced meat, with the aim of informing conservation-restoration stra...
Rolling resistance is a critical factor that influences vehicle energy consumption, emissions, and overall performance. It directly impacts fuel efficiency, tire longevity, and driving dynamics. Traditional rolling resistance tests are conducted on s...
This paper presents an experimental investigation on chemical grouting in a permeated fracture replica considering its roughness. Tests of grouting with flowing water in the fracture replica were carried out under different Bardon’s standard ro...
Conformational transitions in multidomain proteins are essential for biological functions. The Apo conformations are typically open and flexible, while the Holo states form more compact conformations stabilized by protein-ligand interactions. Unfortu...
Multi-UAV observation improves the efficiency and coverage of three-dimensional scene acquisition, but continuous onboard Gaussian Splatting reconstruction is computationally expensive, whereas transmitting dense RGB-D streams wastes communication ba...
Virtual reality (VR) technologies have become more and more affordable and popular in the last five years thanks to hardware and software advancements. A critical issue for these technologies is finding paradigms that allow user interactions in ways...
Everyday heritage objects are often overlooked despite their cultural significance and vulnerability to surface degradation caused by environmental exposure, material ageing, and human interaction. This review examines how surface characterization, d...
This study focuses on the material characterisation of a collection of 19th-century watercolour replicas that reproduce ancient Egyptian mural paintings and illuminated decorations from medieval manuscripts. Non-contact analyses, including macro-X-ra...
We review a selection of methods for performing enhanced sampling in molecular dynamics simulations. We consider methods based on collective variable biasing and on tempering, and offer both historical and contemporary perspectives. In collective-var...
As an emerging network architecture, Information-Centric Networking (ICN) is considered to have the potential to meet the new requirements of the Fifth Generation (5G) networks. ICN uses a name decoupled from location to identify content, supports th...
We focused on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a substrate for replication, micropatterning, and construction of biologically active surfaces. The novelty of this study is based on the combination of the argon plasma exposure of a micropatterned PDMS s...
This paper presents and compares two different strategies in the numerical simulation of passive microfluidic mixers based on chaotic advection. In addition to flow velocity field calculations, concentration distributions of molecules and trajectorie...
The automated grading of Scots pine seeds in the near-infrared wavelength region (NIR grading) is a starting point for further actions, such as coating and priming. This reduces the time and financial costs and increases the accuracy of seed viabilit...
Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) have emerged as a new powerful technology for data transmission between vehicles. Efficient data transmission accompanied with low data delay plays an important role in selecting the ideal data forwarding path in VA...
The unitary dynamics of a quantum system initialized in a selected basis state yield, generically, a state that is a superposition of all the basis states. This process, associated with the quantum information scrambling and intimately tied to the re...
In this paper, we propose a reference architecture for Delay-Tolerant Networking (DTN) routing protocols and a thorough quantitative evaluation of many protocols proposed in the literature. We categorize DTN protocols according to their use of the th...
Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is the basis for intelligent robots to explore the world. As a promising method for 3D reconstruction, 3D Gaussian splatting (3DGS) integrated with SLAM systems has shown significant potential. However, du...
Proteins interact with many charged biological macromolecules (polyelectrolytes), including inorganic polyphosphates. Recently a new protein post-translational modification, polyphosphorylation, or a covalent binding of polyphosphate chain to lysine,...
This study evaluates the rapid tooling feasibility and structural significance of utilizing digital light processing (DLP)-printed alumina as a near-net-shape ceramic mold-insert preform route for replication of curved polymer optics. While conventio...
Digital twin (DT) technology has become a cornerstone in the simulation and analysis of real-world systems, offering unparalleled insights into the lifecycle management of physical assets. By providing a real-time synchronized replica of the physical...
Early detection of pathogens requires methods that are fast, selective, sensitive and affordable. We report the development of a biosensor with high sensitivity and selectivity based on the low-cost preparation of organosiloxane (OSX) polymers imprin...
Changes in object morphology can be quantified using 3D optical scanning to generate 3D models of an object at different time points. This process requires registration techniques that align target and reference 3D models using mapping functions base...
In this work, we report the design of ceramic lattices produced via additive manufacturing (AM) used to improve the overall performances of compact, high temperature heat exchangers (HXs). The lattice architecture was designed using a Kelvin cell, wh...
Current electrical systems are undergoing a profound transformation due to the massive integration of renewable energy sources and power electronics, exceeding the capabilities of traditional simulation tools. Digital Twins (DTs) have emerged as a st...
A simple, efficient synthesis approach for designing large ceramic pieces, herein termed chromium (III) oxide (Cr2O3) material, is provided. The process can be called the replica technique, or replication. The elaboration of a material with a unique...
The Digital Twin (DT), as a real-time and data-connected virtual replica of a physical asset, introduces a new paradigm in the construction industry. To date, the use of DT in the construction phase has not been addressed sufficiently. Hence, this re...
The research methodology involved creating a 3D sample model that featured both flat and cylindrical surfaces inclined at angles ranging from 0° to 90° relative to the XY plane. The study investigated the surface topography of additively manu...
(1) Background: Traditional metal-ceramic restorations are considered as a standard in the evaluation of new technologies. A critical factor in their longevity is represented by their adaptability; The purpose of this study was to evaluate the margin...
During the purchase or renovation of housing, a limitation exists in the finish design process for construction projects, as buyers cannot switch between various finish options for their apartments. Instead, they must depend on visual graphics or phy...
Globally, renewable energy-based power generation is experiencing exponential growth due to concerns over the environmental impacts of traditional power generation methods. Microgrids (MGs) are commonly employed to integrate renewable sources due to...
Experimental mito-nuclear introgression lines (MNILs) were established by backcrossing isofemale lines of D. subobscura originating from the same populations. MNILs were subjected to a series of life-history experiments designed to test the fitness o...
This work presents the Linear-Region-Based Contour Tracking (LRCT) method for extracting external contours in images, designed to achieve an accurate and efficient description of shapes, particularly useful for archaeological materials with irregular...
Three-dimensional modelling software tools enable the creation of a digital replica of the product—“Digital Twin”—a representative of “Virtual Reality” as one of the prominent trends of Industry 4.0. The developmen...
The free-energy machine (FEM) relaxes discrete combinatorial optimization by minimizing expected energy plus a temperature-dependent negative-entropy penalty over product distributions. This contribution investigates the computational and mathematica...
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