Mastering Blockchain : Inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography and decentralized identities, to DeFi, NFTs and Web3 / by Bashir, Imran, author 396608

“…Throughout the book, you’ll explore blockchain solutions beyond cryptocurrencies, such as the IoT with blockchain, enterprise blockchains, and tokenization, and gain insight into the future scope of this fascinating and disruptive technology.By the end of this blockchain book, you will have gained a thorough comprehension of the various facets of blockchain and understand the potential of this technology in diverse real-world scenarios.What you will learnGrasp the mechanisms behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrenciesUnderstand cryptography and its usage in blockchainBecome familiar with the theoretical foundations of smart contracts and blockchain consensusDevelop DApps using Solidity, Remix, Truffle, and GanacheSolve issues relating to privacy, identity, scalability, and security in enterprise blockchainsDive into the architecture of Ethereum 2.0Delve into emerging trends like DeFi, NFTs, and MetaverseExplore various applications, research topics, and future directions of blockchain Who this book is for. …”
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Biogeochemical cycling and environmental footprints of peatland-derived organic carbon in the coastal ocean in Southeast Asia by Zhou, Yongli

“…Based on results from degradation experiments, we further infer that in total 70–80% of the terrigenous DOC is likely remineralized within the shelf and the remaining 20–30% is likely exported to the open Indian Ocean. …”
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Towards haptic intelligence in robots by learning from demonstration by Turlapati Sri Harsha

“…Application of this proposed method in refining and then detecting missing geometric features like holes, edges, slots in object scans is presented. …”
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Human learning principles inspired particle swarm optimization algorithms by Muhammad Rizwan Tanweer

“…Therefore, any optimization technique employing human-like learning strategies should prove to be more effective. …”
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Induction of z-conformation in ribosomal RNA by Z-DNA binding domain Zα of the human double-stranded RNA deaminase I (ADAR1) by Zhao, Jing

“…In order to provide theoretical foundations for the analysis of NMR spectral responses of ZαADAR1 to ribosomes we attempted to extend the conventional NMR relaxation theory to include a semi solid-state treatment of nuclear spin dynamics in large complexes. The main challenge to the classical NMR theory arises when one of the binding partners is so large that in the chemical shift time scale of solution NMR (milliseconds) it can be considered as practically static or solid-state-like. …”
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Effect of different lead precursors on planar perovskite solar cells by Martin

“…The hydrate water inside the lead acetate precursor has no bad effect on the perovskite formation. 3. Increasing the spin coat speed (to 3000rpm for 30 seconds) can improve the uniformity of perovskite film and further current density of solar cells. 4. …”
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Enhancing cost estimation performance through effective organizational control: the moderating role of project complexity in construction projects by Mohammad Waffy, Fazil, Puteri Fadzline, Muhamad Tamyez, Lee, Chia Kuang

“…Accurate cost estimation is important for the success of any project, particularly in complex industries like construction. However, many organizations fail to recognize the importance of good cost estimation performance. …”
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Filtration Analysis of Microparticles Using Paper‑Based Microfluidics by Bhuvaneshwari, K. S., Jeroish, Zachariah Ezhilnavaroji, Futane, Abhishek, Fahmi, Samsuri, Narayanamurthy, Vigneswaran

“…The paper chip can pave the way for applications like lab-on-chip devices, POC assays, rapid nucleic acid amplification tests, cell cultures, and biomolecular research.…”
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Synthetic image data generation via rendering techniques for training AI-based instance segmentation by Kho, Dickson Yik Cheng, Norazlianie, Sazali, Ismayuzri, Ishak, Saiful Anwar, Che Ghani

“…The method can enhance the accuracy and robustness of machine-learning models by modifying simulation parameters like lighting, camera position, and object orientation to create a variety of images. …”
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Exploring disruptive adolescent behaviours on social media: A case study during the times of Crisis by Aliff, Nawi, Nor Yazi, Khamis, Zalmizy, Hussin, Muhammad Noor, Abdul Aziz

“…Social media usage has been observed to increase in times of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, when it served as the primary means of communication with the outside world. …”
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Biodegradable plastics from marine biomass: A solution to marine plastic pollution by Khan, Nida, Sudhakar, Kumarasamy, Rizalman, Mamat

“…Physical properties such as density and moisture content, along with environmental tests like water absorption and biodegradability, were evaluated. …”
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A hybrid of ant colony optimization, genetic algorithm and flux balance analysis for optimization of succinic acid production in Escherichia coli by Tan, Jun Bin, Choon, Yee Wen, Moorthy, Kohbalan, Hasyiya Karimah, Adli, Muhammad Akmal, Remli, Mohd Arfian, Ismail, Zuwairie, Ibrahim, Mohd Saberi, Mohamad

“…Local search technique like genetic algorithm (GA) is applied to solve optimization and search problem by approximation. …”
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Nanoconfinement of magnesium hydride in porous scaffolds for hydrogen storage: Kinetics, thermodynamics, and future prospects by Saeid, Mohammed Faraj, Abdulkadir, B. A., Sumaiya, Zainal Abidin, Herma Dina, Setiabudi

“…Hydrogen must be stored in chemical materials like ammonia borane (NH3BH3) and sodium borohydride (NaBH4) or metal hydride materials for proper use. …”
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Sustainable copper extraction from printed circuit boards through urban mining: Evaluating environmental impact assessment by Nur Layli, Wirman, Kousalya, Subramaniam, Punitha Malar, Ravi, Fatin Zafirah, Mansur, Noor Intan Shafinas, Muhammad

“…These findings highlight the importance of adopting environmentally friendly approaches, such as green electrolysis, to retrieve valuable resources like copper.…”
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Optimizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) through thermal biomass conversion into terra preta and hydrogen: A short review by Norazlianie, Sazali, Kettner, Maurice, Salim, Naqib

“…Mitigating climate change and implementing sustainable agricultural practices represent vital global challenges. Innovative solutions like Terra Preta, a biochar-enriched soil amendment, present promising methods to enhance soil health, augment agricultural productivity, and sequester carbon. …”
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Advancements in sustainable material development: A comprehensive review of coir fiber and its composites by Imran, Al Ichlas, Siregar, Januar Parlaungan, Cionita, Tezara, Hadi, Agung Efriyo, Setiyo, Muji, Mohd Ruzaimi, Mat Rejab, Jamiluddin, Jaafar, Fitriyana, Deni Fajar, Dewi, Rozanna

“…The study involves a comprehensive review of current literature, examining the methodologies including extraction techniques, surface modifications, and manufacturing processes like hand layup, casting, compression molding, hot pressing, and injection molding. …”
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The effectiveness of bio-anchorage system in reinforcing tropical residual slope by Kuraisha, Kambali, Duraisamy, Youventharan, Rokiah, Othman, Mohd Arif, Sulaiman, Putra Jaya, Ramadhansyah, Siti Noor Linda, Taib

“…The severity of this issue is higher in regions with a lot of residual soils, like Malaysia, due to the frequent and intense rainfall events and the unique soil properties that make these areas prone to instability. …”
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Combining laser frequency combs and iodine cell calibration techniques for Doppler detection of exoplanets by Cahoy, K., Fischer, D., Spronck, J., Demille, D.

“…While hundreds of large exoplanets have already been discovered with the Doppler technique (also called radial velocity), our goal is to improve the measurement precision so that many Earth-like planets can be detected. The smaller mass and longer period of true Earth analogues require the ability to detect a reflex velocity of ~10 cm/s over long time periods. …”
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What We Should Do Before the Social Bots Take Over: Online Privacy Protection and the Political Economy of Our Near Future by Graeff, Erhardt

“…Direct interactions between humans and bots generally conjure up images from science fiction of Terminator robots or artificial intelligence gone rogue, like 2001's HAL or The Matrix. In reality, AI is still far from much of that sophistication, yet we are already faced with the ethical and legal ramifications of bots in our everyday lives. …”
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Search for resonant and nonresonant production of pairs of dijet resonances in proton-proton collisions at √𝑠 = 13 TeV by Tumasyan, A., Adam, W., Andrejkovic, J. W., Bergauer, T., Chatterjee, S., Damanakis, K., Dragicevic, M., Escalante Del Valle, A., Hussain, P. S., Jeitler, M., Krammer, N., Lechner, L., Liko, D., Mikulec, I., Paulitsch, P., Pitters, F. M., Schieck, J.

“…These first LHC limits on resonant pair production of dijet resonances via high mass intermediate states are applied to a signal model of diquarks that decay into pairs of vector-like quarks, excluding diquark masses below 7.6 TeV for a particular model scenario. …”
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