A 4D imaging radar SLAM system for large-scale environments based on pose graph optimization by Zhuge, Huayang

“…This work proposes a full system for 4D Radar SLAM consisting of three modules: 1) Front-end module performs scan-to-scan matching to calculate the odometry based on GICP, considering the probability distribution of each point; 2) Loop detection utilizes multiple rule-based loop pre-filtering steps, followed by an intensity scan context step to identify loop candidates, and odometry check to reject false loop; 3) Back-end builds a pose graph using front-end odometry, loop closure, and optional GPS data. …”
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Instrumentation challenges of a pushbroom hyperspectral imaging system for currency counterfeit applications by Lim, Hoong-Ta, Murukeshan, Vadakke Matham

“…Although a spatial-scanning imager may be slower due to the need to perform mechanical scanning, such a high spectral resolution is especially important in applications where the capability to perform classification is much more important than speed. …”
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Influence of operating parameters on morphology of laser hardened surfaces by Maharjan, Niroj, Zhou, Wei, Zhou, Yu, Wu, Naien

“…To identify the effect of various parameters on laser hardening, scanning conditions such as beam spot size, scan rate, power input, surface condition and overlap ratio were controlled. …”
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Algorithms for extracting text from degraded document images by Chen, Yan

“…The main objective of this research is to automatically separate text from the background in degraded scanned document images and locate individual words in the text. …”
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Layer-by-layer polyelectrolyte coated erythrocyte carriers by Heng, Puay Ling.

“…The result from the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed that the erythrocytes were able to retain their biconcave shape better than the previous method which uses erythrocyte ghost that requires all the hemoglobin to be removed prior to the loading.…”
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DNA-based computing by Yong, Kian Yan

“…These include the shortest path, shortest spanning tree, maximum flow and maximum bipartite matching problems. …”
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Producing microscale Ge textures via titanium nitride- and nickel-assisted chemical etching with CMOS-compatibiliyty by Liao, Yikai, Shin, Sang-Ho, Jin, Yuhao, Wang, Qi Jie, Kim, Munho

“…Schottky contact barrier of metal catalyst with Ge is also investigated indicating similar hole injection efficiency among TiN, Ni, and Ti/Ni with Ge junction due to strong Fermi level pinning effect. The TiN- and Ni-assisted chemical etching of Ge shed light on CMOS-compatible Ge-based photonic and optoelectronic applications.…”
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Conducting Psychological Assessment : A Guide for Practitioners / by Wright, A. Jordan, author 513562, John Wiley & Sons (Online service) 647106

“…All readers of this book will benefit from: 1.A primer on the overall process of psychological assessment. 2.An explanation of how to integrate the data from the administration, scoring, and interpretation phases into a fully conceptualized report. 3.Actual case examples and sample assessment cases that span the entire process. 4.Perfect for people in training programs in health service psychology, including clinical, counseling, school, and forensic programs, Conducting Psychological Assessment also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone conducting assessments of human functioning.…”
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A simplified weak coupling dynamic analysis method for running safety evaluation of train on bridges under earthquake excitation by Zhu, Zhihui, Gong, Wei, Zhou, Gaoyang, Yang, Yaowen, Jiang, Lizhong

“…Additionally, based on the method's assumptions, the earthquake excitation on the train can be separated into the seismic inertial effect and seismic-induced bridge deformation, enabling a quantitative analysis of the impact of these two types of excitations on train safety. Taking a 10-span simply supported bridge and a long-span cable-stayed bridge as examples, the proposed method's assumptions are verified by comparing its results with those obtained from a complex TTBS model. …”
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Compatibility studies of polypropylene (PP)-sago starch (SS) blends using DMTA by Hamdan, S., Hashim, D. M. A., Ahmad, M., Embong, S.

“…Examination of the blends with a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) showed that the SS granules were well dispers ed in the PP matrix.…”

Allocation of reserved shares in IPO and their post-IPO performance. by Chong, Raymond Yen Sin., Shen, Heman Weiping., Tang, Lijun.

“…This paper presents and investigates three distinct proposals for the underlying rationales of the allocation of reserved shares, based on 1964 IPOs in the US spanning the years 1997 to 2009, tracking their underpricing, demand and post-IPO performance. …”
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Spin Order and Phase Transitions in Chains of Polariton Condensates by Ohadi, H., Ramsay, A. J., Sigurdsson, H., del Valle-Inclan Redondo, Y., Tsintzos, S. I., Hatzopoulos, Z., Liew, Timothy Chi Hin, Shelykh, I. A., Rubo, Y. G., Savvidis, P. G., Baumberg, J. J.

“…For closed four-condensate chains these phases span from ferromagnetic (FM) to antiferromagnetic (AFM), separated by an unexpected crossover phase. …”
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Facile growth of horizontally suspended carbon nanotubes by Lu, Jingyu, Miao, Jianmin, Yan, Bin

“…This paper reports a facile method to grow horizontally suspended carbon nanotubes (CNTs) spanning across wide trenches. The vertical thickness of resultant CNT mats was controlled by adjusting the deposition direction of catalysts relative to the top surface of the substrate. …”
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Learning-augmented priority queues by Benomar, Z, Coester, C

“…We examine three prediction models spanning different use cases, and we show how the predictions can be leveraged to enhance the performance of priority queue operations. …”

The effect of human activity on activity and movement pattern of long-tailed macaques on Big Sister’s island (Pulau Subar Laut) by Gooi, Wen Nee.

“…Following which, individual scan sampling was done to measure the activity budgets of the macaques. …”
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Neutron emission studies from miniature and medium size plasma focus device by Singh, Rajdeep Raweet.

“…From the perspective of being utilized as a non-intrusive and non-destructive scanning tool, the added advantage with plasma focus devices is also that hard X-Ray and neutron scanning can be done simultaneously as the emission of neutrons is always accompanied by hard X-Rays.…”
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Laser surface treatment of 50CrMo4 steel by Chew, Han Xin

“…To analyze the data, Optical, Stereo and Scanning Electron images were collected. TalyScan, EDS and Hardness test were done on the alloy steel. …”
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Superhydrophobic surface of Ti6Al4V using direct nanosecond laser texturing by Mohd Harizan, Zul, Mahadzir, Ishak, Aiman, Mohd Halil, Ramdziah, Md Nasir, Moinuddin, Mohammed Quazi

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of laser parameters, including laser power, laser frequency, laser scan speed, and hatches line distance, on Ti6Al4V to create superhydrophobic surfaces. …”
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Identification and application of self-binding zipper-like sequences in SARS-CoV spike protein by Zhang, Si Min, Liao, Ying, Neo, Tuan Ling, Lu, Yanning, Liu, Ding Xiang, Vahlne, Anders, Tam, James Pingkwan

“…The data suggest that short β-zipper-like self-binding peptides within the S protein could be identified through combining the peptide scanning and predictive methods, and could be exploited as biochemical detection reagents for viral infection.…”
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Novel Millimetre Wave Antennas for MIMO and 5G Applications / by Koul, Shiban K., author 448980, Wani, Zamir, author 643132

“…In addition, various new antenna systems such as wide-scan antenna arrays, dual-polarized antennas, and dual-beam/multibeam antennas are covered in this book. …”