WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 3

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by Jaroslav Řídký, Kristina Doležalová, Daniel Pilař, Pınar Çaylı, Işıl Demirtaş, Sevil Gülçur The main focus of this work is an assemblage of nearly two thousand macrolithic artifacts, weighing more than half a metric ton, retrieved from an excavated area measuring 3,600 m2 of the Middle Chalcolithic site of Güvercinkayası,... Read more »

by Tiago José de Oliveira Toledo Junior, Diego Raphael Amancio, Roseli Aparecida Francelin Romero The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies constitute the Brazilian Congress and are responsible for the Brazilian legislative management. Complex networks were shown to be a suitable tool to analyze this type of system. Several researches... Read more »

by Hiam Alquran, Yazan Al-Issa, Mohammed Alsalatie, Shefa Tawalbeh Cardiac auscultation requires the mechanical vibrations occurring on the body’s surface, which carries a range of sound frequencies. These sounds are generated by the movement and pulsation of different cardiac structures as they facilitate blood circulation. Subsequently, these sounds are identified... Read more »

by Juan Li, Rengye Zhao, Shengliang Cao Structural deformation control of constructed bridges not only affects the alignment of the bridge, it is also the key to ensure safety. Factors such as temperature and time interval in actual construction can make the bridge deviate from the design state, therefore, this... Read more »

by Abdelghani Maddi, Marion Maisonobe, Chérifa Boukacem-Zeghmouri This study aims to compare the geographical and disciplinary coverage of OA journals in three databases: OpenAlex, Scopus and the Web of Science (WoS). We used the Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources (ROAD), provided by the ISSN International Centre, as a reference... Read more »

by Chao Yu, Haibin Wang Proposing an approach of service resource configuration optimization driven by customer requirements to address the issue of service resource configuration optimization in the context of personalized customization. Firstly, the importance judgment matrix, KANO model, and competitiveness evaluation are integrated to evaluate the relative importance of... Read more »

by Shinri Morodomi, Kazushi Ito, Satoru Maegawa, Yoshihiro Ujihara, Shukei Sugita, Masanori Nakamura The mechanical properties of biological tissues are significant biomarkers for diagnosing various diseases. The aim of this study was to develop an empirical formula to estimate Young’s modulus from the acoustic impedance measured by scanning acoustic microscopy.... Read more »

by Sherlyn Jemimah, Ferial Abuhantash, Aamna AlShehhi Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that requires early diagnosis for effective management. However, issues with currently available diagnostic biomarkers preclude early diagnosis, necessitating the development of alternative biomarkers and methods, such as blood-based diagnostics. We propose c-Triadem (constrained triple-input Alzheimer’s disease... Read more »

by S. M. Mahbubur Rahman, Ummah Tafsirun, Md. Faisal-E-Alam, Paulo Ferreira, Luís Loures, Rui Alexandre Castanho Academic leadership plays a critical role in fulfilling higher education institutions’ missions, fostering a competent workforce, and becoming a key driver in unlocking the potential to achieve sustainability goals. Within this context, the leadership... Read more »

by Antonio Quintero-Rincón, Ricardo Di-Pasquale, Karina Quintero-Rodríguez, Hadj Batatia Despite tremendous efforts devoted to the area, image texture analysis is still an open research field. This paper presents an algorithm and experimental results demonstrating the feasibility of developing automated tools to detect abnormal X-ray images based on tissue attenuation. Specifically,... Read more »

by Shaoming Qiu, Bicong E, Jingjie He Software defect prediction is a technology that uses known software information to predict defects in the target software. Generally, models are built using features such as software metrics, semantic information, and software networks. However, due to the complex software structure and the small... Read more »

by Shengyu Pan, Xuanli Tang, Bingxian Chen, Xiaobo Lai, Wei Jin In nephrology research, multi-glomerular segmentation in immunofluorescence images plays a crucial role in the early detection and diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. However, obtaining accurate segmentations often requires labor-intensive annotations and existing methods are hampered by low recall rates... Read more »

by Sanchit Vashisht, Shalli Rani, Mohammad Shabaz The seamless interaction between the virtual and real worlds is due to the unprecedented degrees of decentralization, immersiveness and connectedness made possible by the Internet of Things (IoT) and the metaverse. In this light, it brings important ethical, privacy, and security considerations into... Read more »

Graduation ceremonies at military bases celebrate new soldiers' achievements, featuring family reunions, formal events, awards presentations, and opportunities for reflection on their training journey.... Read more »

The Grim Reaper symbolizes death, evolving from ancient personifications like Thanatos, becoming a cultural icon during the Middle Ages, representing mortality and transformation across various beliefs.... Read more »

Angel number 8 symbolizes abundance, inner strength, and balance, guiding individuals toward spiritual growth, career success, and fulfilling relationships through positive intentions and self-confidence.... Read more »

Army divisions have evolved from rigid structures in the early 1900s to flexible units capable of rapid deployment, integrating advanced technology and specialized roles.... Read more »

Angel numbers, like 1202, symbolize guidance from guardian angels, emphasizing trust, balance, and spiritual growth, while encouraging new beginnings and personal transformation in life and relationships.... Read more »

Sundar Pichai, born in Madurai, India, rose from a middle-class background to become CEO of Google and Alphabet, emphasizing innovation, ethical practices, and diversity.... Read more »

Shawn Mendes, born August 8, 1998, in Pickering, Ontario, rose to fame through Vine, gaining millions of followers and releasing chart-topping albums like Handwritten and Illuminate.... Read more »

Understanding cat first aid involves recognizing emergencies, assessing vital signs, and preparing a first aid kit. Quick action and proper knowledge can save lives.... Read more »

Preparing your home for a new pet involves creating a safe space, gathering essential supplies, and ensuring gradual introductions to existing pets for a harmonious environment.... Read more »

The rocks are tied to the onset of a devastating mini Ice Age in the 6th century CE.... Read more »

Savor has taken a science fiction concept into reality with its butter. And, apparently, it tastes the same.... Read more »

In a remarkable new study, crows demonstrated an intuitive grasp of geometry—identifying irregular shapes without training.... Read more »

More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. The long-term effects are unclear.... Read more »

Elite women in ancient Nubia carried babies using head straps, don't you dare to try this at home.... Read more »

Imported holy water was linked to rare European cholera infections.... Read more »

Science is under attack.... Read more »

Scientists uncover compelling evidence linking a common African squirrel to monkeypox outbreaks... Read more »

An AI-generated persona appeared before real judges. It backfired immediately.... Read more »

Users can grasp and manipulate 3D graphics in mid-air.... Read more »

This lab-made nervous system shows how we feel pain — without hurting anyone.... Read more »

Its cryptic inscriptions could rewrite the early history of runic writing in Scandinavia.... Read more »

One expert said it's like turning off a dying patient's monitor.... Read more »

Our elusive ancient cousins once roamed much further east than previously believed... Read more »

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