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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1467.v1

A Tutorial on Agricultural IoT: Fundamental Concepts, Architectures, Routing, and Optimization

Emmanuel Effah, Ousmane Thiare, Alexander M. Wyglinski

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Other Keywords: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE); Cluster-based Agricultural IoT (CA-IoT); Fault Management (FM); Multi-Objective Optimization (MOO); Wireless Sensor Network-based Agricultural IoT (WSN-based Agri-IoT)

Online: 21 June 2023 (03:23:58 CEST)

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This paper presents an in-depth contextualized tutorial on Agricultural IoT (Agri-IoT), covering the fundamental concepts, assessment of routing architectures and protocols, and performance optimization techniques via systematic survey and synthesis of related literature. The negative impacts of climate change and the increasing global population on food security and unemployment threats have motivated the adoption of the wireless sensor network (WSN)-based Agri-IoT as an indispensable underlying technology in precision agriculture and greenhouses to improve food production capacities and quality. However, most related Agri-IoT testbed solutions have failed to achieve their performance expectations due to the lack of an in-depth and contextualized reference tutorial that provides a holistic overview of communication technologies, routing architectures, and performance optimization modalities based on users’ expectations. Thus, although IoT applications are founded on a common idea, each use case (e.g., Agri-IoT) varies based on specific performance and users expectations as well as its technological, architectural, and deployment requirements. Likewise, the agricultural setting is a unique and hostile area where conventional IoT technologies do not apply, hence the need for this tutorial. Consequently, this tutorial addresses these via the following contributions: (1) a systematic overview of the fundamental concepts, technologies, and architectural standards of WSN-based Agri-IoT, (2) an evaluation of the technical design requirements of a robust, location-independent, and affordable Agri-IoT, (3) a comprehensive survey of the benchmarking fault tolerance techniques, communication standards, routing and medium access control (MAC) protocols, and WSN-based Agri-IoT testbed solutions, and (4) an in-depth case study on how to design a self-healing, energy-efficient, affordable, adaptive, stable, autonomous, and cluster-based WSN-specific Agri-IoT from a proposed taxonomy of multi-objective optimization (MOO) metrics that can guarantee an optimized network performance. Furthermore, this tutorial established new taxonomies of faults, architectural layers, and MOO metrics for cluster-based Agri-IoT (CA-IoT) networks and a 3-tier objective framework with remedial measures for designing an efficient associated supervisory protocol for cluster-based Agri-IoT networks.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0961.v1

Mini-Review on Recent Developments and Improvements in CO₂ Catalytic Conversion to Methanol: Prospects for the Cement Plant Industry

Luisa Marques, Maria Vieira, José Condeço, Carlos Henriques, Maria Mateus

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: Methanol; CO2 catalytic conversion; Cu-based catalysts; noble metal-based catalysts; transitional metal carbides catalysts; cement industry

Online: 12 September 2024 (08:17:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2345.v1

Integration of CBL-PBL Teaching Method with Scenario Simulation for Enhanced Midwifery Training in Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Quasi-experimental Study

Yike Yang, Zhichao Guo, Xiaoyue Guo, Yangyu Zhao

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology Keywords: Case-based learning Method; Problem-based learning Method; Scenario Simulation Teaching; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Midwifery trainees; Continuing Education

Online: 29 July 2024 (16:30:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1552.v1

Design and Simulation for Technological Integration of Bio‐Based Components in Façade System Modules

Alessandro Pracucci, Laura Vandi, Luca Morganti, Ana Gallego Fernández, Miguel Nunez Diaz, Arsenio Navarro Muedra, Viktor Győri, Jean-Luc Kouyoumji, Julen Astudillo Larraz

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: bio‐based building products; bio‐based materials; building envelope; curtain wall faç; ade; prefabrication; sustainable construction

Online: 26 March 2024 (12:01:24 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0225.v1

Port Scanning Techniques Tools and Detection

Sam Coyle

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Port Scanning; TCP; TCP SYN; UDP; Stealth Scan; ZMap; NMap; MASSCAN; Anomaly based detection; Signature based detection

Online: 5 March 2024 (06:30:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0989.v1

Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications of Novel Per-Fluorinated Organic Polymers with Azo- and Azomethine-Based Linkers via Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution

Suha S Altarawneh, Hani M. M El-Kaderi, Alexander J Richard J., Osama M Alakayleh, Ibtesam Y Aljaafreh, Mansour H Almatarneh, Taher S Ababneh, Lo'ay A. Al-Momani, Rawan H Aldalabeeh

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: Per-fluorinated organic polymers, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, azomethine-based linkers, azo-based linkers, porosity measurements, environmental applications

Online: 17 October 2023 (09:39:14 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0201.v1

Mind the Gap – Deciphering GPCR Pharmacology Using 3D Pharmacophores and Artificial Intelligence

Theresa Clare Noonan, Katrin Denzinger, Valerij Talagayev, Yu Chen, Kristina Puls, Clemens Alexander Wolf, Sijie Liu, Trung Ngoc Nguyen, Gerhard Wolber

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry Keywords: ligand-based pharmacophores; structure-based pharmacophores; virtual screening; drug design; machine learning; molecular dynamics; de novo design

Online: 14 September 2022 (09:10:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1855.v1

Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli with Analysis of Impact of Socio-Economic Factors in Low, Medium and High-Income Countries

Meher Rizvi, Maria Khan, Amina AL Jardani, Ujjala Ghoshal, Zaaima AL Jabri, Mohammad Ahanjan, Azza AL Mamari, Nawal AL Shizawi, Hiba Sami, Abdullah Balkhair, Adila Shaukat, Alwarith Nasser Salem Alkharusi, Abdulrahman Almahrouqi, Afreenish Hassan, Ajay Kumar, Amal Malehi, Amina Gul, Ashima Singh, Asma Said Hamed AL Shidhani, Areena Hoda Siddiqui, Aruna Poojary, Azza AL Rashdi, Bradley Langford, Dmytro Stepanskyi, Abbas Dolatabadi, Aisha Al Mufraji AL Mufraji, Elham Said Ahmed AL Risi, Garima Kapoor, Isabella Princess, Hatim Ali Eltahir, Hilal Al Sidairi, Kaitlyn Dougherty, Katia Iskandar, Ken Masters, Ibrahim Khalaf Hamdan AL Busaidi, Laila AL Yazidi, Mahfuza Nasrin, Mahmood Salim AL Subhi, Mallika Sengupta Mallika Sengupta, Manisha Khandait, Nada Khalfan AL Tamtami, Nada Khafan Alsiyabi, Nawal AL Kindi, Nazla Musthafa Luthfee, Neha Shreshtha, Nihal Mohamed Amur AL Riyami, Noora Hilal Ali AL Busaidi, Nupur Goel, Oksana Ishchenko, Omnia Mohamed Elnabawy Ahmed Taher, Pragnya Paramita Jena, Rajni Ekadashi, Razan Zadjali, Reba Kanungo, Sara Abolghasemi, Salima Al-maqbali, Sanjay Jaju, Sayantan Banerjee, Shadma Yaqoob, Shahnaz Sali, Shafqat Husnain Khan, Shalini Malhotra, Stephen Hughes, Sundas Shaukat, Syed Mohammed Atif, Vrushali Vishwas Patwardhan, Victorien Dougnon, Wahid Khan, Walid Wali, Zakariya AL Muharrmi, Zeeshana Basit, Jasashree Choudhury, Rachita Pravalina, Sanjeev Singh, Sarman Singh, Neelam Taneja, Raman Sardana, Pawan Kapoor, Rajeev Soman, Rashid Al Abri

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: community acquired UTI; Escherichia coli; antimicrobial susceptibility; Indian subcontinent; MENA; GDP; temperature

Online: 24 September 2024 (12:32:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1626.v1

Self-Perceived Health, Mood, and Substance Use Among Adolescents: An Analysis to Enhance Family, Community, and Mental Health Care

Jose Antonio Zafra-Agea, Cristina García-Salido, Estella Ramirez-Baraldes, Mireia Vilafranca-Cartagena, Ester Colillas-Malet, Anna Portabella-Serra, Daniel García-Gutiérrez

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: adolescents; Substance use; emotional well-being; Mental health; Community care; public health policies; prevention

Online: 20 September 2024 (16:21:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0296.v1

Development and Validation of the Communities Geriatric Mild Cognitive Impairment Risk Calculator (CGMCI-Risk)

Jiangwei Chen, Qing Fang, Kehua Yang, Jiayu Pan, Lanlan Zhou, Qunli Xu, Yuedi Shen

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Mild Cognitive Impairment; cognitive disorder; cognitive function; community health; healthcare; prediction model; risk model

Online: 4 September 2024 (08:39:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1293.v1

Immobilizing Effects on Exchangeable CD Merged Soil by Various Amendments – Focused on Plant Uptake and Soil Microbial Community

Tuan Nguyen Quoc, Myung Chae Jung

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: Cd contaminated soil; soil amendments; Cd uptake by plant; Cd immobilization; Soil microbial community

Online: 19 August 2024 (12:23:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2246.v1

Does the Weather Still Affect Me When I Shop at Home? The Impact of Weather on Online Shopping Behavior

Hongde Liu, Jun Wang, Ruilin Zhang, Ou Liu

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: Community Retail Shops; weather conditions; S-O-R; online purchasing behavior; risk aversion awareness

Online: 29 July 2024 (11:07:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1728.v1

P2P Energy Exchange Architecture for Swarm Electrification-Driven PV Communities

Khaled Taouil, Rahma Aloulou, Salma Bradai, Amal Gassara, Mohamed wajdi Kharrat, Badii Louati, Michel Giordani

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Swarm electrification; Rural PV communities; DC Microgrids; Blockchain; P2P Energy Exchange; Community-Shared Loads

Online: 27 May 2024 (10:14:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1432.v1

Empowering Community Clinical Triage through Innovative Data-Driven Machine Learning

Binu M. Suresh, Nitsa J. Herzog

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: clinical triaging; machine learning; community health care triaging; prediction; classification; artificial intelligence

Online: 25 March 2024 (08:47:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0093.v1

Slashing Swords: Identity and Culture of the Live Action Role Playing (LARP) Community in Jakarta

Yoga Susatyo, Fris Valentino Lie, Michael Douglas, Nandi Karuniko

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: Community; Identity; Culture; Solidarity; Live Action Role Playing

Online: 4 March 2024 (09:33:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0033.v1

Community Battery for Collective-Self-Consumption and Energy Arbitrage: Techno-Economic Simulations Assessing Energy Balances, Battery Ageing and Different Market Scenarios

Mattia Pasqui, Lorenzo Becchi, Marco Bindi, Matteo Intravaia, Francesco Grasso, Gianluigi Fioriti, Carlo Carcasci

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: renewable energy community; battery energy storage system; scheduling; ageing; collective-self-consumption; energy arbitrage

Online: 4 March 2024 (06:12:07 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0685.v1

Malic Acid Interacts with Citric Acid to Affect Fermentation Quality, Microbial Community, and Ruminal Degradability in Mixed Silage of Chinese Water Chestnut Residue and Corn Gluten Meal

Chao Zhao, Yue Li, Qiong Chen, Yongqing Guo, Baoli Sun, Dewu Liu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: chinese water chestnut; corn gluten meal; malic acid; citric acid; mixed silage; microbial community

Online: 11 December 2023 (09:32:44 CET)

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This experiment aimed to investigate the impact of malic acid (MA) and citric acid (CA) on the nutritional composition, fermentation quality, rumen degradation rate, and microbial diversity of a mixture of apple pomace and corn protein powder during ensiling. The experiment used apple pomace and corn protein powder as raw materials, with four groups: control group (CON), malic acid treatment group (MA, 10g/kg), citric acid treatment group (CA, 10g/kg), and citric acid + malic acid treatment group (MA, 10g/kg + CA, 10g/kg), subjected to mixed ensiling for 60 days. The results indicated: (1) Compared to the CON group, the crude protein content significantly increased in the MA, CA, and MA+CA groups (p < 0.05), with the highest content observed in the MA+CA group. The addition of MA and CA effectively reduced the water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content (p < 0.05). Simultaneously, the CA group showed a decreasing trend in NDFom and hemicellulose content (p = 0.08; p = 0.09). (2) Compared to the CON group, the pH significantly decreased in the MA, CA, and MA+CA groups (p < 0.01), and the three treatment groups exhibited a significant increase in lactic acid and acetic acid content (p < 0.01). The quantity of lactic acid bacteria increased significantly (p < 0.01), with the MA+CA group showing a more significant increase than the MA and CA groups (p < 0.05). (3) Compared to the CON group, the in situ dry matter disappearance (ISDMD) significantly increased in the MA, CA, and MA+CA groups (p < 0.05). All three treatment groups showed highly significant differences in in situ crude protein disappearance (ISCPD) compared to the CON group (p < 0.01). (4) Good's Coverage for all experimental groups was greater than 0.99, meeting the conditions for subsequent sequencing. Compared to the CON group, the Shannon index significantly increased in the CA group (P < 0.01), and the Simpson index increased significantly in the MA group (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the Chao index among the three treatment groups and the CON group (p > 0.05). At the genus level, the abundance of Lentilactobacillus in the MA, CA, and MA+CA groups was significantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.05). PICRUSt prediction results indicated that the metabolic functional microbial groups in the CA and MA treatment groups were significantly higher than in the CON group (p < 0.05), suggesting that the addition of MA or CA could reduce the loss of nutritional components such as protein and carbohydrates in mixed ensilage. In conclusion, the addition of malic acid and citric acid to a mixture of apple pomace and corn protein powder during ensiling reduces nutritional losses, improves fermentation quality and rumen degradation rate, enhances the diversity of the microbial community in ensiled feed, and improves microbial structure. The combined addition of malic acid and citric acid demonstrates a superior effect.

Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0615.v1

A Study to Determine the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Schistosomiasis Amongst School-Aged Children in Low- and Middle-Income Communities: Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa

Sunnieboy Lot Njikho, Vanessa Cecilia Quan, Thokozani Patrick Mbonane, Renay Helouise Van Wyk

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: schistosomiasis; prevalence; district municipality; disease; risk factors; low- and middle-income community; environmental factors

Online: 9 November 2023 (11:26:07 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2169.v1

Divergent Responses of Temperature Sensitivity to Rising Incubation Temperature in the Warmed and Un-warmed Soil from a Subtropical Plantation

Yong Zheng, Zhijie Yang, Jiacong Zhou, Wei Zheng, Shidong Chen, Weisheng Lin, Decheng Xiong, Chao Xu, Xiaofei Liu, Yusheng Yang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: Warming; Soil organic carbon mineralization; Temperature sensitivity; Substrate availability; Enzyme activity; Microbial community structure

Online: 30 September 2023 (09:54:19 CEST)

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The subtropical forest soil plays a pivotal role in terrestrial carbon (C) cycling. Although global warming is expected to influence subtropical soil C cycling, a consensus on its impact on soil C dynamics remains elusive. Given the significant response of soil microbial respiration to temperature in subtropical soils, understanding its behavior under varying temperature regimes is critical for predicting soil organic C (SOC) responses to climate warming. We conducted a short-term laboratory soil warming incubation experiment, sampling both warmed and un-warmed soils from a subtropical plantation in southeastern China, incubating them at 20 °C, 30 °C, and 40 °C. Our aim was to study the SOC mineralization response to increasing temperatures. Our findings revealed that the temperature sensitivity (Q10) of SOC mineralization to short-term experimental warming varied between the warmed soil and the un-warmed soil. The Q10 of the un-warmed soil escalated with the temperature treatment (20-30 ℃: 1.31, 30-40℃: 1.63). Conversely, the Q10 of the warmed soil decreased (20-30 ℃:1.57, 30-40 ℃:1.41). Increasing temperature treatments enhanced hydrolytic enzyme activity but decreased soil substrate availability in both un-warmed and warmed soil. The Q10 of un-warmed soil was positively correlated with the response ratio of DOC. Additionally, soil microbial biomass exhibited a significant decline, leading to a reduced total amount of PLFAs and a decreased abundance of bacteria, fungi, and Gram-negative bacteria (GN). The changes in temperature also considerably altered the composition of the warmed soil microbial community. A drop in the microbial quotient coupled with a rise in the metabolic quotient indicated that warming amplified microbial respiration over microbial growth. The differential Q10 of SOC mineralization, in response to temperature across varying soil, can largely be attributed to shifts in soil nutrients, C-degrading enzyme activities, and microbial communities (the ratio of fungal to bacterial PLFAs).

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2058.v1

Effects of Total Flavonoids from Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz. on Fermentation Quality, Antioxidant Status and Microbial Community of Caragana korshinskii Kom. Silage

Shuai Huang, Can Wen Ke, Qiang Lu, Fei Long Gao, Dong Xiao Zhou, Yan Cheng Ma

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Caragana korshinskii Kom.; flavonoids; Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.; fermentation quality; antioxidant status; microbial community

Online: 29 September 2023 (04:26:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1350.v1

From Divide to Debate: A Methodological Approach to Dismantling Polarization in Social Networks

Zaka Ul Mustafa, Muhammad Amir, Manal Mustafa, Muhammad Adnan Anwar

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Networks And Communications Keywords: echo chamber; filter bubble; digital social networks; social network analysis; polarization; diversity; community discovery

Online: 20 September 2023 (04:51:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0310.v1

Accessing Meals on Wheels: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences of Service Users and People Who Refer Them to the Service

Angeliki Papadaki, Mary Wakeham, Becky Ali, Miranda Armstrong, Paul Willis, Ailsa Cameron

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: carers; community meals; home-delivered meals; Meals on Wheels; older adults; qualitative research; referral

Online: 6 September 2023 (04:17:25 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0230.v1

Nitrogen Distribution and Soil Microbial Community Characteristics in A Legume–cereal Intercropping System: A Review

Huiling Lai, Fuyun Gao, Hao Su, Peng Zheng, Yaying Li, Huaiying Yao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: intercropping; nitrogen transfer; microbial community structure; microbial activity; DNA-SIP; high-throughput sequencing; metagenomes

Online: 15 July 2022 (09:38:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0715.v1

Impact of Charcoal Canker on Oak Trees at a Site of Community Importance: Case Study of the Relict Castelfidardo Forest (SIC Area IT520008, Castelfidardo, AN, Italy)

Sergio Murolo, Jonathan Concas, Alessandro Salerno, Fedele Maiorano, Lorenzo Cingolani, Francesca Carloni, Salvatore Moricca, Gianfranco Romanazzi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Biscogniauxia mediterranea; oak decline; dieback; Site of Community Importance (S.I.C.); tree competition; warming conditions

Online: 29 June 2021 (23:50:11 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0031.v1

Novel Therapeutic Trends in Pneumonia: Antibiotics and Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Jennifer Ly, Qi Chu, Li Zhong

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: Community-Acquired Pneumonia; Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia; COVID-19; Antibiotics; Mes-enchymal Stem Cells; Corticosteroids

Online: 1 April 2021 (16:18:25 CEST)

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The Comprehensive Changes in Soil Properties Are Continuous Cropping Obstacles Associated With American Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolius) Cultivation

Chongwei Li, Guozhong Chen, Jianlong Zhang, Xinfu Bai, Ping Zhu, Yuping Hou, Xingxiao Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: continuous cropping obstacles; Panax quinquefolius L.; phenolic acids; soil bacterial community composition; soil nutrients

Online: 5 January 2021 (11:46:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0221.v1

Building a Laboratory at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI)

Caroline Dahlberg, Christina King-Smith, Blake Riggs

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: PUI (primarily undergraduate institution); laboratory; start-up; negotiation; undergraduate; support; funding; equipment; mentorship; community

Online: 9 December 2020 (11:16:48 CET)

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Scientists who are interested in building research programs at primarily-undergraduate institutions (PUIs) have unique considerations compared to colleagues at research-intensive (R1) institutions. Maintaining a research program at a PUI holds unique challenges that should be considered before prospective faculty go on the job market, as they negotiate a job offer, and after they begin a new position. In this article we describe some of the considerations that aspiring and newly hired faculty should keep in mind as they plan out how they will set up a laboratory as a new Principle Investigator (PI) at a PUI. Anyone hoping to start a research program at a PUI should understand both the timeframe of interviews, job offers, and negotiations and the challenges and rewards of working with undergraduate researchers. Once a job is offered, candidates should be aware of the range of negotiable terms that can be part of a start-up package. Space and equipment considerations are also important, and making the most of shared spaces, existing infrastructure, and deals can extend the purchasing power of start-up funds as a new PIs builds their lab. PUIs’ focus on undergraduate education and mentorship leads to important opportunities for collaboration, funding, and bringing research projects directly into undergraduate teaching laboratories. A major focus of any new laboratory leader must be on building a productive, equitable, and supportive laboratory community. Equitable onboarding, mentorship plans, and formalized expectations, can all help build a productive and sustainable laboratory research program. However, important considerations about safety, inclusion, student schedules, and a PI’s own professional commitments are also extremely important concerns when working with undergraduates in research. A successful research program at a PUI will bring students into meaningful scientific inquiry and requires insights and skills that are often not the focus of scientific training. This article aims to describe the scope of setting up a new laboratory as a way to alleviate some of the burden that new and prospective faculty often feel.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0548.v1

Metabolic Modelling Approaches for Describing and Engineering Microbial Communities

Beatriz García-Jiménez, Jesús Torres, Juan Nogales

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: genome-scale metabolic model; microbial community; optimization; design; engineering; computational methods; synthetic microbial consortia

Online: 23 September 2020 (09:52:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0382.v1

Unravelling the Social Network of COVID-19 in India from 30 January to 6 April 2020

Sarita Azad, Sushma Devi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: COVID-19; India; Indian states; International travels; Local transmission; Community transmission; Delhi religious conference

Online: 24 May 2020 (15:56:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202004.0216.v1

Development of a Field-deployable RT-qPCR Workflow for COVID-19 Detection

Raphael Nyaruaba, Bo Zhang, Caroline Muema, Elishiba Muturi, Greater Oyejobi, Jin Xiong, Bei Li, Zhengli Shi, Caroline Mwaliko, Junping Yu, Xiaohong Li, Hongping Wei

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; field work; community; diagnosis; rapid detection; inactivation; RT-qPCR

Online: 14 April 2020 (08:41:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0216.v1

Bees Occurring in Corn Production Fields Treated with Atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus (Texas, USA)

Krishna B. Bhandari, Scott D. Longing, Charles P. West

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Aflatoxin treated corn; Aspergillus flavus; atoxigenic aflatoxin; bee community; biological pesticide; saprophytic soil fungus

Online: 12 March 2020 (14:18:11 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0313.v1

Community Empowerment Model for Forest Revegetation and Preservation the Area Around the Springs: Arjuna Mount Case Study in East Java, Indonesia

Matheus Nugroho, Soemarno Soemarno, Harsuko Riniwati, Aminudin Afandhi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: community empowerment; springs; forest revegetation; Arjuna mount; soil and geographical conditions; plants vegetation profile

Online: 29 August 2019 (17:17:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201906.0116.v1

Findings from a Pilot Led Bulb Exchange Program at a Neighborhood Scale

Sadie M. Witt, Shelby Stults, Emma Rieves, Kevin Emerson, Daniel L. Mendoza

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: LED lighting; energy efficiency; electricity consumption; social cost of carbon; CO2 emissions; community programs

Online: 13 June 2019 (08:24:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201803.0107.v2

Fire Management in Mount Kenya—A Case Study of Gathiuru Forest Station

Kevin W. Nyongesa, Harald Vacik

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: fire management; human activities; participation; firewood; charcoal; grazing; water; honey; farming; community forest association

Online: 12 June 2018 (11:20:43 CEST)

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Preprint HYPOTHESIS | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0004.v9

The Carbon-Based Evolutionary Theory (CBET)

Ji-Ming Chen

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: carbon-based entity; driving force; energy; evolution; fitness; mechanism; natural selection; speciation; thermodynamics; theory

Online: 17 June 2021 (11:56:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.2436.v1

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): Exploring Perspectives of Trained Practitioners on Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of CST for People Living with Dementia

Michelle E Kelly, Saoirse Byrne, Roisin Lacey, Antoine Lemercier, Caoimhe Hannigan

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Evidence-based; interventions; dementia; disability rights; barriers

Online: 30 September 2024 (15:28:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0814.v3

Evaluating Performance of the US Surveillance Systems for Monitoring Antimicrobial-Resistant Gonorrhea: An Agent-Based Modelling Study

Sofya Prakhova

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematical And Computational Biology Keywords: Agent-based modelling; gonorrhea; antimicrobial resistance; surveillance

Online: 23 September 2024 (08:49:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2425.v1

An In-depth Evaluation of Educational Burst Games - in Relation to Learner Proficiency

Ashish Amresh, Vipin Verma, Michelle Zandieh

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: ; game-based learning; assessment; design; proficiency

Online: 30 July 2024 (09:08:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2360.v1

Application of Attribute-Based Encryption in Military Internet of Things Environment

Łukasz Pióro, Jakub Sychowiec, Krzysztof Kanciak, Zbigniew Zieliński

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Internet of Things; Blockchain; Attribute-Based Encryption

Online: 30 July 2024 (07:39:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1900.v1

The Weighty Responsibility of Creating AI Navigating Control and Ethics

Budee U Zaman

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: ; technology based,artificial intelligence, founding rules

Online: 29 April 2024 (10:30:06 CEST)

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Preprint HYPOTHESIS | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1467.v1

Management of Vulnerable Plaques to Achieve Complete Revascularization with Plant-Based Diets (PBDs)

Dasaad Mulijono

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Clinical Medicine Keywords: plant based diet; complete revascularization; vulnerable plaque

Online: 23 April 2024 (11:22:00 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0878.v1

How to Regress or Reverse Coronary Artery Disease

Dasaad Mulijono, Albert Manggading Hutapea, I Nyoman Ehrich Lister

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Cardiac And Cardiovascular Systems Keywords: plant-based diet; atherosclerotic; vulnerable plaque; supplements

Online: 15 April 2024 (04:12:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.2247.v1

Using a Metadata Approach to Extend the Functional Resonance Analysis Method to Model Quantitatively, Emergent Behaviours in Complex Systems.

Rees Hill, David Slater

Subject: Engineering, Safety, Risk, Reliability And Quality Keywords: Complex systems, model-based system engineering, FRAM

Online: 31 January 2024 (16:58:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1172.v1

Study of the Bacterial, Fungal, and Archaeal Communities Structures near the Bulgarian Antarctic Research Base “St. Kliment Ohridski” on Livingston Island, Antarctica

Vesselin V. Doytchinov, Slavil Peykov, Svetoslav G. Dimov

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: amplicon-based metagenomics; polar microorganisms; environmental microbiomes

Online: 16 January 2024 (13:50:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0427.v1

Pediatric Sedation in Dutch Dental Clinics: The Influence of Guideline Modifications on Adverse Events

Jonah M. Hill, Daphne Y.S. Vogel, Bea Spek, Catherine J. De Jong, Janneke B. Krikken, Jacobus S. J. Veerkamp

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Anesthesia; Dental; Dentistry; Pediatric; Evidence-Based Practice

Online: 5 January 2024 (07:22:34 CET)

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Abstract: Background: Dental fear and uncooperative behavior can hinder dental treatment quality. Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (PPSA) is used to facilitate treatment when coping capacity is exceeded. Out-of-hospital PPSA has been associated with more adverse outcomes compared to hospital-based settings. Updated Dutch PPSA guidelines recommending two anesthesiologists and a ventilator during out-of-hospital PPSA have increased costs and raised concerns about the accessibility to specialized high quality dental care for children in the Netherlands. Aim: This study aims to investigate the impact of the updated 2017 guideline on the occurrence rate of adverse events during PPSA, as recorded in the anesthesia complication database of twelve participating Dutch dental clinics, with adjustments made for age, weight, and duration of treatment. Method: Data of 25,872 children treated at 12 dental clinics performing out-of-hospital PPSA between 1997 and 2019 were analyzed. Eligible children were aged 2-18 with ASA classification I and II. A logistic two-level mixed-effects model is used to estimate the updated guideline’s impact on adverse events. Results: In the final model we analyzed the data of 21,759 children in nine dental clinics. The OR of the occurrence rate of an adverse event adjusted for age, weight, and duration of treatment was 0.75 (95% CI 0.64 – 0.89) after the implementation of the updated guideline, compared to before the updated guideline. This outcome was significant with a P=0.001, indicating a protective effect. The average odds per clinic of having an adverse event was 0.04 with a 3.81% chance. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate a significant reduction in adverse events after the implementation of the updated guideline and highlight the importance of adherence to evidence-based guidelines in improving patient safety and the quality of care provided during pediatric procedural sedation and analgesia in out-of-hospital dental clinics. Our study underlines the necessity of considering the complex underlying mechanisms that play a role in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice and safety initiatives on the occurrence of adverse events.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.2277.v1

Peptide-Based Biomaterials for Osteochondral Tissue Regeneration

Kausik Kapat, Sakshi Kumbhakarn, Rahul Sable, Prashil Gondane, Shruti Takle, Pritiprasanna Maity

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: Osteochondral; osteogenic; chondrogenic; cartilage; peptide-based; biomaterial

Online: 29 December 2023 (13:11:25 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0346.v1

Artificial Populations in Agent-Based Modeling

Oksana Glushchenko, Aleksander Manolov, Ivan Kozlov, Vera Tsurkis, Irina Maslova, Nikolay Popov, Andrey Samoilov, Alexandr Lukashev, Elena Ilina

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: agen based modeling; COVID-19; digital epidemiology

Online: 6 December 2023 (12:34:36 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0656.v1

Revolutionizing Vaccine Development for COVID-19: A Review of AI-Based Approaches

Aritra Ghosh, Maria M. Petrie, Mirjana Pavlović

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: COVID-19; AI-based approach; vaccine development

Online: 9 November 2023 (14:51:09 CET)

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AI-based approaches are increasingly being used to revolutionize vaccine development for COVID-19. Small molecules, peptides, and epitopes are being collected for therapy discovery, which could also direct AI-based models, screening, or generation [1]. AI-based models are being used for drug discovery and vaccine development, and pre-existing data is being leveraged through machine learning approaches for COVID-19 drug discovery and vaccine development [1]. The best candidate targets for future treatment development are being identified and evaluated using AI-based models [1]. AI-based approaches can be used to overcome challenges in manufacturing, storage, logistics, and safety and efficacy issues related to different vaccine candidates for COVID-19 [2]. AI algorithms can help identify the best vaccine candidates for COVID-19 while considering the efficiency of antigenic peptides for immune response generation [2]. The presentation of antigenic peptides by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules is the first step after COVID-19 vaccine administration for any vaccine-induced immune response [2]. Thus, AI-based models are being used to identify the best vaccine candidates for COVID-19 and to ensure that the vaccine-induced immune response is efficient and safe. The utilization of AI-based methods to address logistical, manufacturing, storage, safety, and efficacy issues regarding several COVID-19 vaccine candidates will be examined in this study. Additionally, while considering the effectiveness of antigenic peptides for the induction of an immune response, we will determine the best potential targets for the next treatment development and assess how AI-based models can help discover the best vaccine candidates for COVID-19. This research ultimately intends to offer insights into how AI-based techniques can transform COVID-19 vaccine development and how they can be applied to address vaccine development issues. In this paper, we focus on recent advances in using artificial intelligence to develop COVID-19 drugs and vaccines, as well as the potential of intelligent training in discovering COVID-19 therapeutics, highlighting potential challenges and solutions.

Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0919.v1

Rapid Progressive Systemic Sclerosis Following mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination

Lídia Caley, Priscila Flores, André Matos Gonçalves, André Real, Jorge Nepomuceno

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Internal Medicine Keywords: COVID-19; mRNA-based vaccine; systemic sclerosis

Online: 16 October 2023 (03:45:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0638.v1

Long-Term Corrosion Investigation of CoCrMoW Alloys under Simulated Physiological Conditions

Loredana Preda, Sorina-Alexandra Leau, Cristina Donath, Elena Ionela Neacsu, Monica Elisabeta Maxim, Veronica Sătulu, Alexandru Paraschiv, Maria Marcu

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Electrochemistry Keywords: corrosion; CoCr-based alloy; passive film biomaterials

Online: 10 October 2023 (11:34:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1786.v1

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of A Novel Hemp-Based Building Material

Daniela Rivas-Aybar, Michele John, Wahidul Biswas

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science And Technology Keywords: biomaterials; hemp-based materials; life cycle assessment

Online: 26 September 2023 (10:34:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1033.v1

Effect of High Temperature Synthesis of TiC and SPS Sintering on Cu-Based Composites

Cong Chen, Zhenjie Zhai, Denghui Li, Changfei Sun, Wen Chen

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Metals, Alloys And Metallurgy Keywords: Cu-based composites; TiC particles; powder metallurgy

Online: 15 September 2023 (04:33:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.2129.v1

The Epidemiological and Economic Impact of COVID‑19 in Kazakhstan. Agent-Based Modelling

Berik Koichubekov, Ilya Korshukov, Aliya Takuadina, Marina Sorokina, Anar Turmukhambetova

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: epidemiology; COVID-19; agent-based model; forecasting

Online: 31 August 2023 (09:37:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1788.v1

Biomimetic System Based on Reconstituted Macrophage Membranes for Analyzing and Selection of Higher-Affinity Ligands Specific to Mannose Receptor to Develop the Macrophage-Focused Medicines

Igor D. Zlotnikov, Elena V. Kudryashova

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: macrophage-based biochip; CD206; bronchoalveolar lavage; diagnostics

Online: 25 August 2023 (07:51:34 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0999.v2

Can We Predict Prostate Cancer Metastasis Based on Biomarkers? Where Are We Now?

Ignacio F San Francisco, Pablo A Rojas, Juan C Bravo, Jorge Díaz, Luis Ebel, Sebastián Urrutia, Benjamín Prieto, Javier Cerda-Infante

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: prostate cancer; metastasis; tissue-based genomic biomarker

Online: 18 July 2023 (07:17:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0873.v1

Target Selection Strategies for Demucs-Based Speech Enhancement

Caleb Rascon, Gibran Fuentes-Pineda

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: demucs; target selection; embeddings; phase-based beamforming

Online: 13 June 2023 (04:19:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0630.v1

Advanced Video-Based Processing for Low-Cost Damage Assessment of Buildings under Seismic Loading in Shaking Table Tests

Antonino Cataldo, Ivan Roselli, Vincenzo Fioriti, Fernando Saitta, Alessandro Colucci, Angelo Tatì, Felice Carlo Ponzo, Rocco Ditommaso, Canio Mennuti, Alessandro Marzani

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: video-based; structural damage; low-cost method

Online: 9 May 2023 (09:52:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0534.v1

A Model-Based Prognostic Framework for Electromechanical Actuators based on Metaheuristic Algorithms

Leonardo Baldo, Ivana Querques, Matteo Davide Lorenzo Dalla Vedova, Paolo Maggiore

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: EMA; prognostics; PHM; model-based; metaheuristic; MEA

Online: 30 January 2023 (02:39:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0118.v1

Benchmarking Gradient Based Optimizers’ Sensitivity to Learning Rate

Rehan Guha

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Deep Learning; Optimization; Benchmarking; Gradient based optimizers

Online: 6 January 2023 (06:31:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0556.v2

SamPy: A New Python Library for Stochastic Spatial Agent-Based Modeling in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

Francois Viard, Emily Acheson, Agathe Allibert, Caroline Sauve, Patrick Leighton

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Agent-based-model; epidemiology; python; zoonotic diseases

Online: 1 December 2022 (02:09:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0464.v1

Some Estimators and their Properties Following Kabirian-based Optinalysis

Kabir Bindawa Abdullahi

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Analysis Keywords: Kabirian-based optinalysis; estimators; properties; computing codes

Online: 31 October 2022 (04:53:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0192.v1

IndShaker: A Knowledge-based Approach to Enhance Multi-perspective System Dynamics Analysis

Salvatore Flavio Pileggi

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Analysis Keywords: Knowledge-based Systems; Ontology; Knowledge Engineering; MCDA.

Online: 13 October 2022 (09:54:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0239.v1

Measures and Methods for the Evaluation of ATO Algorithms

Patrick Bochmann, Birgit Jaekel

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: ATO; Performance Evaluation; Scenario-based Testing; Simulation

Online: 17 March 2022 (02:42:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0698.v1

Higher Education Instructors' Use, Perceptions, and Practices of Mobile Learning in Morocco

Youness Zidoun, Nabil Zary

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Mobile learning; Integration framework; Design-based research

Online: 30 July 2021 (11:43:12 CEST)

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Background: In an age where information is generally accessible, most of the interest these days has focused on how accessible and convenient technology can be. So small and personal, mobile devices can transform our perception of learning by combining both mobility and convenience. Mobile learning is part of the digital learning landscape alongside e-learning and serious games. However, knowledge about effective design of mobile learning experiences remains of interest with a focus on appropriate design models and the embodiments that can be implemented to achieve the intended educational outcomes. Exploring the instructor's perspective on mobile learning is essential. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the Moroccan instructors' perception and practice of mobile learning to inform the development of an ecologically valid mobile learning integration model. Methods: Higher education Instructors (n=41) were recruited to the study. The Moroccan instructors' perception and their experiences regarding their adoption of mobile learning were collected using an online survey. The analysis focused on their mobile use, perceived IT competency, and opinions on mobile learning. Results: We described most of the instructors' considerations regarding integrating mobile technologies into their teaching activities. We found that most of the mobile learning activities defined by the respondents corresponded to relatively advanced use of mobile devices. More promising, instructors have found innovative ways to use the educational potential of mobile devices. However, the prospect of mobile devices was still to challenge. No or poor Wi-Fi connection, number of devices or limited access, sometimes fees or applications incompatibility were identified as reasons and obstacles to mobile learning usage. Conclusion: Mobile learning is mostly perceived positively among Moroccan instructors allowing many applications and usage to enhance teaching and learning. In this study, a better understanding of aspects and factors influencing the integration of mobile learning in the Moroccan educational context is exposed, helping further the development of an ecologically valid mobile learning integration model. Future work on mobile learning should consider the highly paced evolution of mobile technologies, emphasizing the flexibility of integration frameworks to support instructors and learners.

Working Paper ARTICLE

Personal Tools and Psychosocial Resources of Resilient Gender-Based Violence Women

Rebeca García Montes, Inmaculada Corral Liria, Raquel Jimenez Fernandez, Rocío Rodriguez Vazquez, Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Valllejo, Marta Losa Iglesias

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: gender-based violence, coping, abuse, survival, resilient

Online: 2 July 2021 (14:00:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0437.v1

A Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Framework for Prediction of Drug Exposure in Malnourished Children

Erik Sjögren, Joel Tarning, Karen I. Barnes, E. Niclas Jonsson

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: malnutrition; translation; physiologically based pharmacokinetics; PBPK; pediatrics

Online: 17 December 2020 (16:03:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0326.v1

A Distributed Vision-Based Navigation System for Khepera IV Mobile Robots

Gonzalo Farias, Ernesto Fabregas, Enrique Torres, Gaetan Bricas, Sebastián Dormido-Canto, Sebastian Dormido

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: mobile robot; vision-based navigation; cascade classifiers

Online: 15 July 2020 (09:16:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0150.v1

A Novel Optimization Algorithm to Create Perennial Calendar System based on Gregorian and International Fixed Calendards

Claude El-Bayeh

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: Gregorian Calendar; weekly-based calendar; original calendar

Online: 8 July 2020 (11:25:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0441.v1

Whole Virus Detection using Paper Potentiometry

Massood Tabib-Azar, Subhashish Dolai

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Paper based sensor; whole virus; Zika; Aptamer

Online: 28 February 2020 (13:30:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0291.v1

Whole Virus Detection Using Paper Potentiometry and Aptamers

Subhashish Dolai, Massood Tabib-Azar

Subject: Engineering, Bioengineering Keywords: paper based sensor; whole virus; Zika; aptamer

Online: 20 February 2020 (07:24:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202001.0032.v1

PhysIt: A Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Tool for Physiotherapists in Training

Reuth Mirsky, Shay Hibah, Moshe Hadad, Ariel Gorenstein, Meir Kalech

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: model based diagnosis; applications; diagnosis; physiotherapy; education

Online: 4 January 2020 (06:34:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0011.v1

New Algorithm for Rain Cell Identification and Tracking in Rainfall Event Analysis

Ting He, JianXin Zhang, JiYao Hua, Yang Cai

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: rain cell; tracking; PIV; feature-based verification

Online: 1 August 2019 (10:16:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0156.v1

Challenges Facing Home-Based Caregivers in the Management of Health Care Risk Waste

Thobile Zikhathile, Harrison Atagana

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Health care risk waste, home-based caregivers

Online: 8 October 2018 (16:02:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0066.v1

On the Multiplicative Degree-Based Topological Indices of Silicon-Carbon Si₂C₃-I[p,q] and Si₂C₃-II[p,q]

Young Chel Kwun, Abaid ur Rehman Virk, Waqas Nazeer, Shin Min Kang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: molecular graph; degree-based index; silicon-carbon

Online: 5 June 2018 (12:44:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201611.0041.v1

Some Computational Aspects of Triangular Boron Nanotubes

Mobeen Munir, Waqas Nazeer, Shazia Rafique, Abdul Rauf Nizami, Shin Min Kang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: M-polynomial; degree-based index; boron nanotubes

Online: 7 November 2016 (07:41:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1107.v1

Comparative Study of Random Forest and SVM for Land Cover Classification and Post-Wildfire Change Detection

Tan Yan Cheng, Lia Duarte, Ana Cláudia Teodoro

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: Machine Learning; Land cover classification; Object-based image analysis; Pixel-based image analysis; Random Forest; Support Vector Machine

Online: 14 September 2024 (07:38:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0785.v1

Spectral Reflectance Estimation from Camera Response Using Local Optimal Dataset and Neural Networks

Shoji Tominaga, Hideaki Sakai

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: surface-spectral reflectance; reflectance estimation; multispectral imaging; local optimal dataset; neural network; training-based approach; model-based approach

Online: 12 August 2024 (10:19:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202208.0177.v1

Towards A Model-Based Pattern Language for New Space-Based Systems

Bhushan Lohar, Robert J Cloutier

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: model-based system engineering (MBSE); model-based systems architecting (MBSA); model-based pattern language (MBPL); system architecture; logical architecture; SysML patterns; pattern library; systems engineering (SE); pattern language; logical decomposition

Online: 9 August 2022 (09:26:54 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1335.v1

Article Review: Role and Functionality of Ingredients in Plant-Based Meat Analogue Burgers

Gil Vila-Clarà, Anna Vila-Martí, Laia Vergés-Canet, Miriam Torres-Moreno

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: meat analogues; plant-based meat; plant-based burgers; functionality; food technology innovation; clean-label ingredients; composition; sustainability

Online: 22 March 2024 (11:00:57 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0969.v1

Enhancing Crop Yield Predictions with PEnsemble 4: IoT and ML-Driven for Precision Agriculture

Nisit Pukrongta, Attaphongse Taparugssanagorn, Kiattisak Sangpradit

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: ML-based precision agriculture; IoT-based precision agriculture; sustainable agriculture; PEnsemble 4; maize yield prediction; spatial prediction; remote sensing)

Online: 18 March 2024 (08:21:54 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0058.v1

Towards Engineering Biosystems with Emergent Collective Functions

Thomas E. Gorochowski, Sabine Hauert, Jan-Ulrich Kreft, Lucia Marucci, Namid R. Stillman, T-Y. Dora Tang, Lucia Bandiera, Vittorio Bartoli, Daniel O. R. Dixon, Alex J. H. Fedorec, Harold Fellermann, Alexander G. Fletcher, Tim Foster, Luca Giuggioli, Antoni Matyjaszkiewicz, Scott McCormick, Sandra Montes Olivas, Jonathan Naylor, Ana Rubio Denniss, Daniel Ward

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: synthetic biology; multi-agent modelling; individual-based modelling; agent-based modelling; systems biology; emergence; multi-scale; bioengineering; consortia; collectives

Online: 5 May 2020 (03:45:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0323.v1

Optimization of Intrusion Detection Systems Determined by Ameliorated HNADAM-SGD Algorithm

Shyla Shyla, Vishal Bhatnagar, Vikram Bali, Shivani Bali

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Probability And Statistics Keywords: Intrusion Detection System (IDS); HNADAM-SDG(Hybrid Nestrov-Accelerated Adaptive Moment Estimation –Stochastic Gradient Descent); Network-based Intrusion Detection System (NIDS); Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS); Signature-based Intrusion Detection System (SIDS); Anomaly-based Intrusion Detection System (AIDS); Algorithms; Machine Learning.

Online: 21 December 2021 (11:45:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0650.v1

Muslim World League (MWL) as a Soft Power Tool to Serve Muslims Globally: A Descriptive and Analytical Study

Safran Almakaty

Subject: Social Sciences, Religion Keywords: Muslim World League; soft power; global Muslim community; religious diplomacy; international relations; Political Communication theory

Online: 9 September 2024 (14:02:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0332.v1

The Influence of Social Media Marketing on Brand Loyalty

George Wilson, Oliver Johnson, William Brown

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: social media marketing; brand loyalty; personalization; content quality; influencer marketing; community management; social media advertising

Online: 7 August 2024 (12:54:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2183.v1

Diversity Management and WAI (Work Ability Index): A Cross-Sectional Study of Family and Community Nurses in Tuscany. Monitoring Organizational Wellbeing in the Workplace Context

Chiara Barchielli, Camilla Di Marco, Marco Alaimo, Daniela Ammazzini, Paolo Zoppi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: ; work ability; work ability index; diversity management; work ability; family and community nurses ;

Online: 29 July 2024 (03:00:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1157.v1

Advancing Electric Load Forecasting: Leveraging Federated Learning for Distributed, Non-Stationary, and Discontinuous Time Series

Lucas Richter, Steve Lenk, Peter Bretschneider

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Federated Learning; Load Forecasting; Non-Stationary And Discontinous Time Series; Renewable Energy Community; Dynamic Portfolio

Online: 17 May 2024 (11:36:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1789.v1

Comparing Outcomes of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients Discharged from General Medicine and Respiratory Units in Australia: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis

Yogesh Sharma, Arduino A Mangoni, Arduino Mangoni, Chris Horwood, Campbell Thompson

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Internal Medicine Keywords: Community-acquired pneumonia; Length of Hospital Stay; Mortality; Respiratory Unit; General Medicine Unit; Mortality; Readmissions

Online: 26 April 2024 (16:22:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0105.v1

Evaluating the Endangered Mechanism and Different Conservation Effects of Pinus squamata from the Rhizosphere Soil Bacterial Community Perspective

Fengrong Li, Shugang Lu, Weibang Sun

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Pinus squamata; Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations; rhizosphere soil; bacterial community; soil physicochemical properties

Online: 2 February 2024 (04:53:45 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0647.v1

Extracted Spectral Signatures from the Water Column as a Tool for Characterization of Marine Microbial Community

Staša Puškarić, Mateo Sokač, Živana Ninčević, Danijela Šantić, Sanda Skejić, Tomislav Džoić, Heliodor Prelesnik, Knut Yngve Børsheim

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Oceanography Keywords: spectral signatures; machine learning; artificial intelligence; non-negative matrix factorization; prediction; microbial community structure; ocean

Online: 9 January 2024 (05:21:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0362.v1

Understanding Public Perception of Air Quality in Emerging Economies: An Empirical Assessment Using Structural Equation Modeling

Akmaral Agibayeva, Aidana Tleuken, Ferhat Karaca, Egemen Avcu, Mert Guney

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Pollution Keywords: ambient air pollutants; community health; environmental health literacy; knowledge, attitude, and perception (KAP); multivariate analysis

Online: 6 September 2023 (03:52:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0136.v1

Role of Patient's Ethnicity in Seeking Preventive Dental Services at the Community Health Centers of South-Central Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study

Girish Suresh Shelke, Rochisha Singh Marwaha, Pankil Shah, Suman N. Challa

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: Rural dental care; Preventive visits; Rural Vs Urban; community health centers; Hispanic Vs Non-Hispanics

Online: 11 October 2022 (04:07:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0097.v1

Community Health Workers as a Strategy to Tackle Psychosocial Suffering due to Physical Distancing: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Dorien Vanden Bossche, Susan Lagaert, Sara Willems, Peter Decat

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: Community health workers; Primary healthcare; Mental health; Psychosocial support; Vulnerable populations; COVID-19; Health crisis

Online: 2 March 2021 (14:31:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0010.v1

Strategies to Connect Low-income Communities With the Proposed Sewerage Network of the Dhaka Sanitation Improvement Project, Bangladesh: A Qualitative Assessment of the Perspectives of Policymakers and Residents

Mahbub-Ul Alam, Fazle Sharior, Sharika Ferdous, Atik Ahsan, Tanvir Ahmed, Ayesha Afrin, Supta Sarker, Farhana Akand, Rownak Jahan Archie, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Rosie Renouf, Sam Drabble, Guy Norman, Mahbubur Rahman, James B. Tidwell

Subject: Social Sciences, Anthropology Keywords: urban sanitation; sewerage network; sewerage connection; low-income community; slum; DSIP; affordability; feasibility; Dhaka; Bangladesh

Online: 1 September 2020 (11:36:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201711.0135.v1

Rice Bacterial Endophytes; 16S-Based Taxonomic Profiling, Isolation and Simplified Endophytic Community from Two Venezuelan Cultivars

Felix Moronta-Barrios, Fabrizia Gionechetti, Alberto Pallavicini, Edgloris Marys, Vittorio Venturi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: rice; endophyte; sustainable agriculture; plant microbiome; simplified bacterial community; syncom; taxonomic profiling; core plant microbiome

Online: 21 November 2017 (03:33:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201709.0031.v1

Isolation and Studies on Bacterial Endophytes from Two Venezuelan Rice Cultivars

Felix Moronta-Barrios, Fabrizia Gionechetti, Alberto Pallavicini, Edgloris Marys, Vittorio Venturi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: rice; endophyte; sustainable agriculture; plant microbiome; simplified bacterial community; syncomm; taxonomic profiling; core plant microbiome

Online: 8 September 2017 (14:02:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202410.0833.v1

Refinement and Validation of the SPEARmetal Index for Assessing Ecological Impacts of Metal Contamination in the Nakdong River, South Korea

Dae-sik Hwang, Jongwoo Kim, Jiwoong Chung, Jonghyeon Lee

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: metal; trait-based bioindictor; macroinvertebrates; ecological impact; SPEAR

Online: 10 October 2024 (15:15:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.2259.v1

Exploring the Role of Genetic and Environmental Features in Colorectal Cancer Development: An Agent-Based Approach

Marco Ledda, Alessandro Pluchino, Marco Ragusa

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematical And Computational Biology Keywords: Agent-based Models; Colorectal cancer (CRC); Biological evolution

Online: 29 September 2024 (05:58:46 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0758.v1

The Current State of Cell Viability Methods

Eneko Madorran

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Cell And Developmental Biology Keywords: Cell viability; cell-based methods; in vitro toxicology

Online: 11 September 2024 (03:44:06 CEST)

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Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1146.v1

Delivering Systematic and Repeatable Area-Based Conservation Assessments: From Global to Local Scales

Diego Juffe-Bignoli, Andrea Mandrici, Giacomo Delli, Aidin Niamir, Grégoire Dubois

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: protected areas indicators; area-based conservation; spatial planning

Online: 16 August 2024 (03:14:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0483.v1

Deep Learning for Generating Time-of-Flight Camera Artifacts

Tobias Müller, Tobias Schmähling, Stefan Elser, Jörg Eberhardt

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: Time-of-flight; learning-based simulation; domain transfer

Online: 7 August 2024 (17:57:53 CEST)

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