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View article: Optimizing UAV operation parameters for enhanced pesticide deposition in tobacco fields
Optimizing UAV operation parameters for enhanced pesticide deposition in tobacco fields Open
Introduction Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have rapidly developed as efficient plant protection machinery and are widely used for pesticide application across complex terrains. However, optimal operating parameters for UAV spraying in to…
View article: Bio-inspired Janus composite with dual-phase change ranges for all-season thermal comfort
Bio-inspired Janus composite with dual-phase change ranges for all-season thermal comfort Open
Passive thermal regulation materials are gaining increasing attention for their sustainability; however, conventional ones are usually limited to a single temperature condition, failing to meet the varying temperature demands across differ…
View article: High-Stability Thick-Shell CdZnSeS/CdZnS/ZnS Green-Alloy Quantum Dots in Photoluminescent Diffuser-Plate Masterbatches
High-Stability Thick-Shell CdZnSeS/CdZnS/ZnS Green-Alloy Quantum Dots in Photoluminescent Diffuser-Plate Masterbatches Open
As a core component of emerging quantum-dot display technology, the stability of quantum-dot materials is crucial to determining the performance of quantum-dot photoluminescent diffuser plates. This study successfully synthesized high-stab…
View article: Clinical relevance of perioperative changes in circulating tumor cells in resectable colorectal cancer
Clinical relevance of perioperative changes in circulating tumor cells in resectable colorectal cancer Open
Preoperative CTC positivity was significantly associated with an increased risk of lymph node metastasis, supporting its potential role in assessing tumor aggressiveness. In addition, postoperative CTC positivity showed an exploratory asso…
View article: Impacts of Humic Acid and Potassium Fulvate on Cadmium and Lead Accumulation and Translocation in Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown in Co-Contaminated Soil
Impacts of Humic Acid and Potassium Fulvate on Cadmium and Lead Accumulation and Translocation in Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown in Co-Contaminated Soil Open
To explore strategies for the safe utilization of farmland co-contaminated with cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), this field study systematically evaluated the impacts of humic acid (HA) and potassium fulvate (PF) at different application rates …
View article: Does Digitalization Mean Equality? Digital Finance and Balanced Development Between Counties
Does Digitalization Mean Equality? Digital Finance and Balanced Development Between Counties Open
Digitalization has been remodeling the pattern of economic development. Digital finance, the important manifestation of digitalization in this financial field, has profound effect on reducing inequalities (Sustainable Development Goal 10).…
View article: Gold Nanoparticles-Functionalized Ultrathin Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Boosting Solar Hydrogen Production: The Role of Plasmon-Induced Interfacial Electric Fields
Gold Nanoparticles-Functionalized Ultrathin Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for Boosting Solar Hydrogen Production: The Role of Plasmon-Induced Interfacial Electric Fields Open
The design of photocatalysts capable of generating localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effects represents a promising strategy for enhancing photocatalytic activity. However, the mechanistic role of plasmonic nanoparticles-induced i…
View article: On-machine measurement and Zernike-based compensation cutting for large-aperture additive metal mirrors with ultra-high lightweight ratio
On-machine measurement and Zernike-based compensation cutting for large-aperture additive metal mirrors with ultra-high lightweight ratio Open
In recent years, large-aperture additively-manufactured metal mirrors have been widely used in optics, astronomy, and aerospace. However, achieving precision diamond cutting of these mirrors remains challenging due to their intrinsic non-u…
View article: A strategy for optimizing microstructure to simultaneously improve the strength and plasticity of W-Ni-Fe alloy
A strategy for optimizing microstructure to simultaneously improve the strength and plasticity of W-Ni-Fe alloy Open
The conventional sintered W-Ni-Fe alloy encounters challenges in achieving both high strength and plasticity simultaneously, primarily due to its inadequate organizational compatibility. To address this issue, we developed a novel approach…
View article: Ultrasound-based radiomics combined with B3GALT4 level to predict sentinel lymph node metastasis in primary breast cancer
Ultrasound-based radiomics combined with B3GALT4 level to predict sentinel lymph node metastasis in primary breast cancer Open
Objective To evaluate the value of the clinical model for predicting axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) of breast cancer before operation by integrating ultrasound (US) and β-1,3-galactosyltransferase-4 (B3GALT4) expression level of the…
View article: An elusive causal link between epilepsy and vitamin D in children: More questions than answers? A narrative review
An elusive causal link between epilepsy and vitamin D in children: More questions than answers? A narrative review Open
When discussing childhood epilepsy and children's serum vitamin D status together, the matter becomes complex and intriguing. A long-standing question has been whether there is a causal link between epilepsy itself and the serum vitamin D …
View article: Optimisation of Activator Solutions for Geopolymer Synthesis: Thermochemical Stability, Sequencing, and Standardisation
Optimisation of Activator Solutions for Geopolymer Synthesis: Thermochemical Stability, Sequencing, and Standardisation Open
Geopolymers present a sustainable alternative to conventional binders, however, their commercial viability is hindered by a lack of standardised methods for preparing stabile activator solutions; alkaline feedstocks critical to geopolymer …
View article: Robust Visual Localization via Semantic-Guided Multi-Scale Transformer
Robust Visual Localization via Semantic-Guided Multi-Scale Transformer Open
Visual localization remains challenging in dynamic environments where fluctuating lighting, adverse weather, and moving objects disrupt appearance cues. Despite advances in feature representation, current absolute pose regression methods s…
View article: Improved management of hospital-acquired infections with DRG-based payment system: an interrupted time‑series analysis
Improved management of hospital-acquired infections with DRG-based payment system: an interrupted time‑series analysis Open
These findings suggest that the implementation of the DRG system may contribute to improving HAI management, with notable reductions in the HAI incidence rate over time. Our study serves as a reference for other developing countries facing…
View article: Enhancing deflection efficiency of resonant cavity light-emitting diodes integrating with metagrating via the internal absorption effect
Enhancing deflection efficiency of resonant cavity light-emitting diodes integrating with metagrating via the internal absorption effect Open
Controlling the light-emitting direction is crucial for the application of micro light-emitting diodes in the display field. Resonant cavity light-emitting diodes (RCLEDs) integrating with metagrating can achieve efficient deflection funct…
View article: Integrated colloidal quantum dot devices for on-chip light sources
Integrated colloidal quantum dot devices for on-chip light sources Open
The rapid advancement of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) has presented a promising solution to meet future demands for faster data transmission, broader bandwidth, and lower power consumption. However, the indirect bandgap of silicon p…
View article: Machine learning-based energy consumption models for rural housing envelope retrofits incorporating uncertainty: A case study in Jiaxian, China
Machine learning-based energy consumption models for rural housing envelope retrofits incorporating uncertainty: A case study in Jiaxian, China Open
Rural housing envelope retrofits significantly affect energy consumption, yet traditional simulation-based assessments are often time intensive and repetitive. This study presents a novel framework that integrates uncertainty analysis (UA)…
View article: Projected changes in rare extreme precipitation design values in the United States due to global warming
Projected changes in rare extreme precipitation design values in the United States due to global warming Open
There is high confidence that extreme precipitation will increase in most areas if the globe continues to warm. In the US, NOAA Atlas 14 (NA14) is the most authoritative source for heavy rainfall frequency values used in infrastructure pla…
View article: GRPose: Learning Graph Relations for Human Image Generation with Pose Priors
GRPose: Learning Graph Relations for Human Image Generation with Pose Priors Open
Recent methods using diffusion models have made significant progress in human image generation with various control signals such as pose priors. However, existing efforts are still struggling to generate high-quality images with consistent…
View article: Glasses-free 3D LED display based on a radial barrier
Glasses-free 3D LED display based on a radial barrier Open
Conventional glasses-free 3D displays have a limitation of an optimum viewing distance (OVD). This limitation is unfriendly for multi-user scenarios, with users at varying viewing distances. This article introduces a glasses-free 3D displa…
View article: Non-Fault Detection Scheme Before Reclosing Using Parameter Identification for an Active Distribution Network
Non-Fault Detection Scheme Before Reclosing Using Parameter Identification for an Active Distribution Network Open
The distribution network line has the risk of an unsuccessful three-phase blind reclosing in permanent fault. Based on the response of the inverter of the distributed generation (DG) to the short-term low-frequency voltage disturbance to t…
View article: Exceptionally high brightness and long lifetime of efficient blue OLEDs for programmable active-matrix display
Exceptionally high brightness and long lifetime of efficient blue OLEDs for programmable active-matrix display Open
Blue phosphorescent OLEDs (Ph-OLEDs) have long faced critical challenges in efficiency, stability and brightness, which are crucial for advanced display. Herein, we introduce two novel Ir(III) emitters featuring a 3,6-di( tert -butyl)-9H-c…
View article: The Protective Effects of Vanillic Acid on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury by Inhibiting STIM1-mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation
The Protective Effects of Vanillic Acid on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury by Inhibiting STIM1-mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Open
Acute lung injury (ALI), which can progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), has inflammation as a crucial factor, especially the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome involvement.…