Human comfort in indoor environment : a review on assessment criteria, data collection and data analysis methods by Song, Ying, Mao, Fubing, Liu, Qing

“…Through the survey, we find that sensor technology has been widely used in the data collection for various types of comfort, while so far the machine learning approaches are mainly applied in the area of thermal comfort study. Finally, some potential future research areas are proposed based on the current status of the research work. …”
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Predictive analytics of crude oil prices by utilizing the intelligent model search engine by Bekiroglu, Korkut, Duru, Okan, Gulay, Emrah, Su, Rong, Lagoa, Constantino

“…IMSE is a multi-input/single output difference equation based approach which allows users to test various models (for given set of explanatory variables) as well as various order of lagged inputs (lag length) without a priori assumption or theoretical basis except defining set of potential inputs. Finally, it selects the best model subject to predictive accuracy in a validation set. …”
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Stainless steel channel sections under combined compression and minor axis bending – part 2 : parametric studies and design by Liang, Yating, Zhao, Ou, Long, Yue-ling, Gardner, Leroy

“…The new design proposals are shown to yield both more accurate and more consistent resistance predictions over the existing design provisions. Finally, statistical analyses are presented to confirm the reliability of the new design proposals according to EN 1990.…”
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Looting the LUTs : FPGA optimization of AES and AES-like ciphers for authenticated encryption by Khairallah, Mustafa, Chattopadhyay, Anupam, Peyrin, Thomas

“…Besides, we use our new techniques to optimize the FPGA implementation of the CAESAR candidate Deoxys-I in both the encryption only and encryption/decryption settings. Finally, we show that the efficiency gains of the proposed techniques extend to other technologies, such as ASIC, as well.…”
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Language-guided visual retrieval by He, Su

“…To model the long-span relationships between activities in the two modalities, we implement a temporal encoder based on the attentive model. Finally, we formulate the prediction as a binary classification task rather than regressing the specific boundaries. …”
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Optimizing evasive strategies for an evader with imperfect vision capacity by Di, Kai, Yang, Shaofu, Wang, Wanyuan, Yan, Fuhan, Xing, Haokun, Jiang, Jiuchuan, Jiang, Yichuan

“…Furthermore, we combine and make a trade-off between the above two algorithms and propose a memory-based reinforcement learning algorithm that utilizes the estimated locations to modify the input of the state set in the reinforcement learning algorithm. Finally, we extensively evaluate our algorithms in simulation, concluding that in this imperfect vision capacity setting, our algorithms significantly improve the escape success rate of the evader.…”
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Defences and threats in safe deep learning by Chan, Alvin Guo Wei

“…Thirdly, I present a comprehensive defence pipeline to counter data poisoning by identifying and then neutralizing the poison in a trained model. Finally, I uncover a new data poisoning vulnerability in text-based deep learning models to raise the alarm on the importance and subtlety of such threat.…”
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Energy oriented driving behavior analysis and personalized prediction of vehicle states with joint time series modeling by Xing, Yang, Lv, Chen, Cao, Dongpu, Lu, Chao

“…The relationship between the energy consumptions and acceleration-deceleration characteristics are analyzed, and it is noted that the heavy energy users tend to perform acceleration maneuvers more frequently and with a longer period. Finally, a personalized joint time series modeling system based on the long short-term memory and a recurrent neural network is designed to jointly estimate the future energy consumption index considering different driving styles. …”
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Contribution of Mach number to the evolution of the Richtmyer-Meshkov instability induced by a shock-accelerated square light bubble by Singh, Satyvir

“…The effects of Mach numbers are explored in detail through phenomena such as the vorticity generation, and evolutions of enstrophy as well as dissipation rate. Finally, the Mach number effects on the time-variations of the shock trajectories and interface features are comprehensively analyzed.…”
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Plant-inspired multi stimuli and multi temporal morphing composites by Le Ferrand, Hortense, Riley, Katherine S., Arrieta, Andres F.

“…The deformations and temporal responses of the resulting composites are analysed using digital image correlation. Finally, we model and experimentally demonstrate plant-inspired composite shells whose stable shapes closely mimic those of the Venus flytrap, while maintaining the multi stimuli and multi temporal responses of the materials. …”
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A new framework for automatic detection of motor and mental imagery EEG signals for robust BCI systems by Yu, Xiaojun, Muhammad Zulkifal Aziz, Muhammad Tariq Sadiq, Fan, Zeming, Xiao, Gaoxi

“…Specifically, the multiscale principal component analysis (MSPCA) is rendered to denoise EEG data first, and then, EFD is utilized to decompose nonstationary EEG into subsequent modes, while the IEFD criterion is proposed for a single conspicuous mode selection. Finally, the time-and frequency-domain features are extracted and classified with a feedforward neural network (FFNN) classifier. …”
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MRC-based double figure-of-eight coil sensor system with triple-mode operation capability for biomedical applications by Wang, Wensong, Pradhan, Raunaq, Ho, Yeung Sai, Zhao, Zhenyu, Sun, Quqin, Liao, Xinqin, Wang, Shaomeng, Fang, Zhongyuan, Zheng, Yuanjin

“…At the odd-mode resonance, the electric field intensity in the middle between two figure-of-eight coils is significantly improved. Finally, the physical prototype of proposed coil-based sensor system is built up and experiments are conducted to test the currents in both figure-of-eight coils as well as the induced voltage and temperature change in the in-vitro sample by using the electrode sensor and thermocouple sensor. …”
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Systematic study of short circuit activation on the performance of PEM fuel cell by Zhang, Caizhi, Liu, Hao, Zeng, Tao, Chen, Jiawei, Lin, Pengfeng, Deng, Bo, Liu, Fujian, Zheng, Yifeng

“…Another finding is that the five activation parameters are not independent, so the optimal activation parameter value needs to be analyzed in combination with the operating conditions. Finally, according to the activation principle, selection of appropriate short circuit activation parameters for application are proposed to further improve performance and fuel utilization by considering the safety of the stack.…”
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Coriolis efect particles segregator (CEPS): the feasibility of scaling up lab‑on‑a‑chip separation by Tan, Yong Zen, Zamani, Farhad, Tian, Ju, Chew, Jia Wei

“…Then, Comsol simulations were performed to ascertain if an off-the-shelf milli-fluidic glass tube, coupled with Y-tube fittings as inlets and outlets, can be used. Finally, to provide proof-of-concept, a prototype was designed and built to demonstrate the practical feasibility of the CEPS. …”
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Mapping miRNA research in schizophrenia: a scientometric review by Lim, Mengyu, Carollo, Alessandro, Neoh, Michelle Jin Yee, Esposito, Gianluca

“…DCA analysis generated a network of 13 major clusters with different thematic focuses within the subject area. Finally, these clusters are qualitatively discussed. miRNA research has branched into schizophrenia, among other medical and psychiatric conditions, due to previous findings in other forms of non-coding RNA. …”
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State-space-varied moving horizon estimation for real-time PPP in the challenging low-cost antenna and chipset by Liu, Peng, Ling, Keck Voon, Qin, Honglei, Lu, Jun

“…Meanwhile, the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound (CRLB) is derived to analyze the convergence of SSV-MHE. Finally, the real-time PPP field experiments are conducted to verify the performance of SSV-MHE in different environments by using the devices with low-cost antenna and chipset, such as the receiver Ublox C099 and smartphone Huawei Nova 8 pro. …”
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Enhancing Landsat image based aboveground biomass estimation of black locust with scale bias-corrected LiDAR AGB map and stratified sampling by Qin, Shuhong, Wang, Hong, Li, Xiuneng, Gao, Jay, Jin, Jiaxin, Li, Yongtao, Lu, Jinbo, Meng, Pengyu, Sun, Jing, Song, Zhenglin, Donev, Petar, Ma, Zhangfeng

“…The impact of strata numbers on model accuracy was explored during the sampling process. Finally, independent validation was conducted using in situ measurements. …”
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Enhanced microalgal lipid production for biofuel using different strategies including genetic modification of microalgae: a review by Khoo, Kuan Shiong, Ahmad, Imran, Chew, Kit Wayne, Iwamoto, Koji, Bhatnagar, Amit, Show, Pau Loke

“…Additionally, this review paper focuses on deliberating various recent strategies of genetic modifications and their feasibility for enhanced lipid productivity in microalgae. Finally, the current challenges and future perspectives of microalgae-based biofuels are highlighted in this review discussing several aspects, including sustainability of microalgae-based biofuel production, current status of algae-based industry, risks and legislation considerations of genetic modification of microalgae.…”
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High-performance one-dimensional halide perovskite crossbar memristors and synapses for neuromorphic computing by Vishwanath, Sujaya Kumar, Febriansyah, Benny, Ng, Si En, Das, Tisita, Acharya, Jyotibdha, John, Rohit Abraham, Sharma, Divyam, Dananjaya, Putu Andhita, Jagadeeswararao, Metikoti, Tiwari, Naveen, Kulkarni, Mohit Ramesh Chandra, Lew, Wen Siang, Chakraborty, Sudip, Basu, Arindam, Mathews, Nripan

“…We report outstanding resistive switching behaviours in (PrPyr)[PbI3] on the largest flexible crossbar implementation (16 × 16) to date - on/off ratio (>105), long term retention (105 s) and high endurance (2000 cycles). Finally, we put forth a universal approach to comprehensively map the analog programming window of halide perovskite memristive devices - a critical prerequisite for weighted synaptic connections in artificial neural networks. …”
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Alloying Pd with Ru enables electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia with ∼100% faradaic efficiency over a wide potential window by Hu, Yue, Liu, Jiawei, Luo, Wenyu, Dong, Jinfeng, Lee, Carmen, Zhang, Nan, Chen, Mengxin, Xu, Yifan, Wu, Dongshuang, Zhang, Mingsheng, Zhu, Qiang, Hu, Erhai, Geng, Dongsheng, Zhong, Lixiang, Yan, Qingyu

“…Along the *NO3 reduction pathway, the synergy between Pd and Ru can also lower the energy barrier of the rate-determining steps (RDSs) on Ru and Pd, which are the protonation of *NO2 and *NO, respectively. Finally, this unique alloying design achieves a high-level dynamic equilibrium of adsorption and coupling between *H and various nitrogen intermediates during eNO3-RR.…”
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