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We propose and demonstrate a novel motion blur-free hybrid image sensing technique. Unlike the previous hybrid image sensors, we developed a homogeneous hybrid image sensing technique including 60 fps CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) and 1440 fps pseudo Dynam...

Background/Objectives: A need for suicide prevention and postvention strategies in Higher Education was identified in the United Kingdom and has more recently been addressed with policies that provide national guidance for organisations. However, a p...

Inner courtyards have been traditionally used as passive strategy in vernacular buildings in desert climates. This paper presents a study conducted to investigate indoor and outdoor thermal comfort of two vernacular buildings in the hot arid climate...

Background/Objectives: Although the binarism between type I and II endometrial cancer was dismissed and substituted with molecular classification, histopathological features remain of paramount importance. Hence, analysing survival outcomes according...

To address the low segmentation accuracy and high computational complexity of classical deep learning algorithms—caused by the complex morphology of Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) and blurred boundaries between diseased and healthy leaf regio...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder requiring safer and more effective therapeutic alternatives. This study investigates a novel fucoxanthin derivative isolated from the marine brown alga Chnoospora minima using a comprehe...

The integration of electrically conductive functionalities into polymer components via additive manufacturing has gained increasing relevance across fields such as sensing, energy storage, and structural electronics. Achieving reliable performance in...

This study investigates the effects of CO2–water–rock interactions on shale oil reservoirs, specifically focusing on the mineral dissolution and pore structure alterations in shale samples from the second section of the Permian Fengcheng...

This study develops a semi-discretized time system from the continuous-time Rosenzweig–-MacArthur model via the method of piecewise constant argument—a discretization approach that preserves both mathematical rigor and biological interpre...

This paper develops a formal model to analyze how foreign interventions—via resource transfers towards mobilization, technological upgrades of the mobilization technology, and various forms of conditional aid—reshape identity choices and...

Simultaneously performing cognitive and motor tasks after a stroke interfered with each other. Considering the competing deficits of cognition and motor paresis, we aimed here to assess the overall functional impairments of patients after stroke inju...

Late sowing has been common since the popularization of mechanical transplantation, and it has led to reduced grain yield due to low grain weight. However, the uneven contribution of the amount and weight of grains in different positions to grain yie...

Three new 2,3-disubstituted quinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives (5a–c) were synthesized by the nucleophilic S-alkylation of 2-mercaptoquinazolin-4(3H)-one derivatives (3a–c) with 5-(2-bromoacetyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide (4) in alkaline condition...

Nickel is a pervasive heavy metal with the potential for multi-route exposure, raising significant concerns regarding systemic toxicity. Although Ni2+ has been implicated in nickel sulfate NiSO4-induced neurotoxicity, its underlying mechanisms remain...

This paper presents a proof-of-concept for a natural-language-based closed-loop controller that regulates the temperature of a simple single-input single-output (SISO) thermal process. The key idea is to express a relay-with-hysteresis policy in plai...

African horse sickness (AHS) is a lethal vector-borne disease caused by African horse sickness virus (AHSV) and represents a major threat to equine health and the horse industry. In 2020, outbreaks of AHS caused by AHSV serotype 1 (AHSV-1) were repor...

Tuberculosis remains the deadliest infectious disease worldwide. Among extrapulmonary forms, peritoneal tuberculosis stands out as a rare and challenging diagnosis, often mistaken for intra-abdominal neoplasms or peritoneal carcinomatosis. The clinic...

Fractional-order models (FOMs) have been recognized as superior tools for capturing the complex electrochemical dynamics of lithium-ion batteries, outperforming integer-order models in accuracy, robustness, and adaptability. Parameter identification...

Cymbidium faberi Rolfe is a Chinese flower famous due to its beautiful floral pattern and strong floral scent and is also a threatened terrestrial orchid. Moreover, the traditional propagation method through tillers and symbiotic seed germination wit...

In this article, I underscore the value of nuanced, speaker-focused approaches to dialect contact, which both complement and extend community-based perspectives. I pursue this goal through two main strategies. First, I use a mixed-methods approach th...

This study optimizes the placement of μ-PMUs using the BPSO and BGWO algorithms for the IEEE 33-bus and 69-bus systems, with a focus on minimizing deployment costs while ensuring robust system observability. Three case studies are analysed: Case 1...

Despite vast wind energy potential, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) has historically lagged in installed capacity due to socioeconomic and technical barriers. The emergence of hydrogen as an alternative energy carrier has tran...

Globally, the transition of energy structure towards clean and low-carbon is accelerating, with the increasing grid integration ratio of renewable energy. However, the inherent intermittency, volatility and randomness of such energy sources are in fu...

Background/Objectives: Intracranial aneurysms affect 3–5% of the population and are associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly after rupture. Treatment options for unruptured aneurysms include microsurgical clipping, with the pt...

The formability of reinforcement is essential for controlling shaping processes and assessing their suitability for industrial applications. The complexity of the geometries dictates the deformation modes and thus the reinforcements’ behaviours...

Porous Ti-6Al-4V foams are excellent materials due to their low density, high specific strength, and excellent biocompatibility. This study investigates the fabrication of open-cell Ti-6Al-4V foams using the replica impregnation method with polyureth...

Infant formulas are specialized foods designed for babies and toddlers who cannot be exclusively breastfed. However, acrylamide (AA) may form during the thermal processing involved in their production. Although chromatographic techniques offer high s...

This study evaluates the incidence of metabolic disorders detected from January 2005 to December 2024 and their clinical outcomes. Data were retrospectively collected from the Louisiana Newborn Screening database. Clinical outcomes were obtained thro...

Additive Manufacturing (AM) using Fused Layer Modelling (FLM) often results in polymer components with limited and highly anisotropic mechanical properties, exhibiting structural weaknesses in the layer direction (Z-direction) due to low interlaminar...

NMOSFET, whose gate is on the top of the n-p-n junction with gate oxide in between, is called the n-channel transistor. This bipolar junction underneath the gate oxide may provide an n-n-n-conductive channel as the gate is applied with a positive bia...

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) is widely used to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Its multiple benefits are well documented, with health-related benefits receiving growing attention, especially post-COVID-19. However, the existing evidence r...

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) offers promising advancements in producing implants with complex geometry for biomedical applications, where accuracy and near-net-shape production are essential. Metal AM by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) is a pro...

Ship damage control (DC) is pivotal to platform survivability in the face of battle damage and severe accidents. The DC context features multi-hazard coupling among flooding, fire, and smoke, as well as fast system dynamics and intensive human–...

The causes of Arctic surface air temperature rise and the corresponding sea ice decline in the early 20th century are still a matter of debate. One hypothesis, considering the major contribution of the internal variability to the early warming event,...

Background/Objectives: Prevalence and burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are projected to increase in the coming decades. Although prognostic models for disease progression and exacerbation risk have proliferated, especially with...

This study examined how visual attention to specialty coffee label elements relates to consumers’ stated purchase intention. A total of 105 regular specialty coffee consumers viewed the front and back panels, simultaneously, of six commercially...

In recent years, there has been an increase in the consumption of seafood such as shellfish and crustaceans due to their pleasant taste and nutritional value. Fish are also a crucial part of a healthy, balanced diet. However, the consumption of these...

The use of recycled aggregate provides clear environmental advantages but may introduce chemical interactions that influence cement hydration, particularly when the material originates from mining by-products containing heavy metals. This study exami...

We extend the classical fractal uncertainty principle (FUP) framework in time-frequency analysis by exploring several novel directions. First, we generalize the FUP beyond the classical Gaussian window by investigating non-Gaussian windows and the co...

Stereo cameras, also known as depth cameras or RGB-D cameras, are increasingly employed in a large variety of machinery for obstacle detection purposes and navigation planning. This also represents an opportunity in agricultural machinery for safety...

Allium ursinum L. (wild garlic) is a valuable medicinal and culinary plant, rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. This study evaluated the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of A. ursinum populations growing across eleve...

To address the challenge of controlling the hydraulic excavator’s precise motion, a nonlinear backstepping control algorithm is designed, combining a funnel function and a neural network (NN), which effectively compensates for the influence of...

The present work systematically investigates the impact of multilayer architecture—specifically 5, 10, and 15 layers—on the structural, morphological, optical, and dielectric properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films, aiming to tailor the...

Despite the growing importance of green building projects, limited research has explored the factors influencing intergenerational knowledge transfer (IGKT) in this context. As green building projects are increasingly characterized by high environmen...

With the rapid expansion of data centers and the growing demand for cloud computing, their share in total electricity consumption has surged, making them a major high-power load in power systems. Consequently, accurately modeling their energy consump...

This study introduces LegalEye, a multimodal machine-learning model developed to detect deception in courtroom settings across three languages: English, Spanish, and Tagalog. The research investigates whether integrating audio, visual, and textual da...

Based on economic considerations, in order to fully utilize the land use and landscape functions behind a shore connection project, the sea side is often designed as a low-rise structure, which is prone to wave energy concentration and water retentio...

Background. The establishment and diversity of the gut microbiota during early childhood are fundamental for immune regulation and metabolic processes, with factors such as prematurity, delivery method, antibiotic treatment, and breastfeeding signifi...

Background/Objectives: Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, the most common hereditary peripheral neuropathy, often causes cavovarus foot deformity in children. Surgical interventions to correct deformity or improve function can involve either primary...

Aluminium alloys are widely used across various industrial sectors due to their suitability for enhancing structural safety and reducing weight, thereby improving operational efficiency. This study investigates the feasibility of using ultrasonic tec...