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Comparison of test losses for Neural SDEs with six different diffusion functions on the ‘BasicMotions’ dataset at a 50% missing rate. Credit: arXiv (2024). DOI:…

1. IntroductionFibre-reinforced hybrid composites are created by reinforcing a matrix with two or more types of fibres. Previous research has demonstrated that, for layered composite materials, the flexural strength can be enhanced…

1. IntroductionEnergy is one of the most important vectors for social development, economic growth, and human well-being . Thus, the seventh goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals seeks to “Ensure access to affordable,…

1. IntroductionThe integration of renewable energy sources in electrical systems has increased significantly in recent years . Nonetheless, the intermittent availability of these sources presents challenges in terms of grid stability.…

1. IntroductionWith the increased uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), the need for charging infrastructure is surging . EVs are a part of a wider transition to electricity as an energy transmitter. Globally different economic sectors…

To verify the validity of the proposed resilient CCUS SCND model, this section outlines a series of numerical experiments. It also presents a sensitivity analysis on the key parameters of the considered problem. Finally, the results of…

1. IntroductionThe energy crisis resulting from the rapid depletion of fossil resources has raised public awareness of the need for environmental conservation. Thanks to the united efforts of scientists, significant progress has been…

1. IntroductionTypically, there are multiple flood protection objectives in a multi-reservoir system. It not only requires considering the flood safety of the reservoir itself, but also handles various complex issues, such as…

1. IntroductionFoot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which affects cloven-hoofed livestock, is economically important because of its highly contagious nature . FMD virus (FMDV), the causative agent of FMD, belongs to the Aphthovirus genus of…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2354: A Low-Carbon Optimal Operation Method for an Industrial Park Multi-Energy Coupling System Utilizing By-Product Hydrogen Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16062354 Authors: Yongjie Luo Qinghao Meng…

With the help of the CASTN optimization software, shipping companies can select the optimal carton set for each item and order structure. Credit: Fraunhofer IML…

1. IntroductionPlanning final fellings with the double aim to promote natural regeneration and provide revenues to landowners has been a cornerstone of forestry since the inception of the concepts of regulation and even-flow . Indeed,…

1. IntroductionWith the acceleration of the construction of new power systems, the energy supply and demand balance model is undergoing profound changes in source–load interactions. More and more distributed resources are connected to…

1. IntroductionAt present, the number of people without access to clean drinking water at home is 2.1 billion globally . These data highlight the need for attention to the basic sanitation of the global population, as it brings direct…

Figure 1. Conceptual figure depicting the relative changes in crop yields in oilseed–rice cropping systems under straw return and geographical distribution of the field experiment sites across China; includes the meta-analysis. Note:…

3.2.1. Environmental Indices ModelingThe indices related to environmental protection encompass numerous variables, among which particulate matter and emission concentrations of NOx, SO2, HCl, HF, and CO2 can be detected online through…

4.2. Robust OptimizationFigure 3 shows the multi-objective Pareto fronts for static (crosses) and flexible solutions when the conservativeness level is as large as the identified uncertainty ranges. The deterministic Pareto fronts are…

4.1. Necessity AnalysisInitially, this study performed a necessity analysis using fsQCA 3.0 to investigate the necessity of high enterprise growth for each condition. Table 5 illustrates that none of the antecedent conditions meet the…

1. IntroductionRemanufacturing involves collecting used products, restoring them to like-new quality, and selling them again . Remanufacturing yields sustainable benefits because it can divert materials from landfills . As such,…

1. IntroductionThe increase in energy demand worldwide has caused an accelerated consumption of fossil fuels and increased emissions of polluting gases from conventional generators. This trend, along with growing climate awareness and…

1 Introduction Hospital readmission is considered an accountability measure and quality indicator for healthcare in the United States (Low et al., 2015). The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented the Hospital…

1. IntroductionAs an important natural resource, water is necessary for human survival and provides important support for economic and social progress . As society has developed, the demand for water resources in various industries has…

1. IntroductionThe issue of scarcity of water resources has been a topic of extensive discussion among scholars, the public, and policymakers, due to its potential impact on individual activities and on agricultural and industrial…

Our PSQI scores demonstrated that RIF substantially impairs sleep duration, with a shift of 90 min compared to before RIF. This shift was accompanied by an increase in the overall PSQI score (higher more than three times) and sleep…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, researchers have studied the properties and microstructure of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys under various treatments due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, superior absorption capacity, good machinability, good…

1Strategy1Energy Efficiency2Strategy2Eco-friendly MaterialsUtilize sustainable and recyclable materials in product design and packaging.Minimize the use of hazardous substances, such as lead, mercury, and other harmful…

1. IntroductionHybrid vehicles are a promising solution for reducing the environmental impact of mobility . Various implementations have been studied and developed in recent years; these differ in terms of their energy sources (e.g.,…

1. IntroductionSocial contracts can be defined as systems of commonly understood conventions that coordinate behavior . For example, social contracts contain informal rules that regulate the conduct of the citizens of a society, rules…

4.1. Organizer’s ProblemFrom the organizer’s perspective, aggressiveness benefits the organization through increased output. However, those actions are also detrimental to the organizer: damage may result in the organizer’s reputation…

Author ContributionsConceptualization, Q.Z., J.Z. and H.L.; methodology, Q.Z., J.Z., J.L., M.L. and H.L.; software, Q.Z.; validation, Q.Z., J.Z. and H.L.; formal analysis, Q.Z., J.L. and M.L.; investigation, Q.Z., J.L., M.L. and S.H.;…

1. IntroductoryWith the burning of fossil fuels leading to an unprecedented increase in carbon dioxide emissions, the power sector is expanding renewable energy sources for sustained environmental protection, with wind and photovoltaic…

1. IntroductionSustainable drainage systems (SuDS) have been adopted as the main Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) when considering the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) at the core of urban regenerative development . Strategic urban…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, the new forces of automobile manufacturing have accelerated the development of the automobile industry to be green and low-carbon, and the competition in the domestic high-end automobile market has…

2.1. IES ModelThe IES can be defined as a multi-energy input-output port, which is a system model that satisfies the requirements of different loads for various energy sources, such as electricity, heat, gas, and cold, and interactively…

1. IntroductionToday’s economy relies heavily on the ability to deliver products to consumers . Over $5 trillion was made in global eCommerce sales in 2022, and it is expected that sales will reach $ 6.31 trillion in 2023 (cite:…

The prognosis of patients with metastatic prostate cancer is approximately 42 months , and the patient often eventually develops bone metastases, with autopsy results showing bone metastases in over 90% of cases . Bone metastases are…

1. IntroductionThe Republic of Korea is the world’s top semiconductor manufacturer. Unlike other countries, residential facilities such as apartments exist close to Korean semiconductor manufacturing facilities, which necessitates the…