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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201712.0102.v1

Effects of Climate Change on Grassland Biodiversity and Productivity: The Need for a Diversity of Models

Marcel van Oijen, Gianni Bellocchi, Mats Höglind

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: data needs; empirical models; integrated models; process-based models; review

Online: 15 December 2017 (07:13:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201705.0171.v1

A Novel Integrated High Precision Vacuum Microelectronic Accelerometer

Haitao Liu, Zhiyu Wen, Wengang Huang, Donglin Li, Li Chen, XiaoHan Yuan

Subject: Physical Sciences, Applied Physics Keywords: field emission; integrated; vacuum microelectronic; cathode tips array; interface ASIC

Online: 23 May 2017 (09:26:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0344.v1

Optimal Operation of Conventional Power Generation with High Penetration of Renewable Energy using Equilibrium Optimizer Technique

Lina Alhmoud, Khaled Nusair

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: active power loss; total generation cost; emission index; optimal power flow; equilibrium optimizer; 21 solar PV integrated IEEE 30-bus system; wind integrated IEEE 30-bus system; hybrid wind and solar PV 22 integrated IEEE 30-bus system

Online: 16 September 2020 (03:50:46 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0736.v2

From Homo Sapiens to Robo Sapiens: The Evolution of Intelligence

Anat Ringel Raveh, Boaz Tamir

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); artificial general intelligence (AGI); artificial social intelligence (ASI); social sciences; singularity; complexity; embodied cognition; value alignment

Online: 18 December 2018 (11:38:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1468.v1

A New AI Dialogue Framework with ChatGPT: Exploring Synthetic Man within the Context of Synthetic Biology

Alexandru Tugui, Denisa-Oana Zelinschi

Subject: Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning, Computer Science And Mathematics Keywords: Artificial Man; Humanoid Robot; Artificial Society; Synthetic biology; LLM Dialog Framework

Online: 23 April 2024 (13:16:47 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0234.v1

How Biological Concepts and Evolutionary Theories Are Inspiring Advances in Machine Intelligence

Abigail R. Gutai, Thomas E. Gorochowski

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; genetic algorithms; evolution; neuroevolution; machine learning

Online: 14 September 2021 (10:40:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0448.v1

Prediction of the Onset and Offset of the Rainy Season in Senegal Using Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps

FAYE Dioumacor, François Kaly, Abdou Lahat Dieng, Dahirou Wane, Cheikh Modou Noreyni FALL, Amadou Thierno Gaye

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: onset of the rainy season; offset of the rainy season; length of the rainy season; Kohonen 20 algorithm; hierarchical ascendant classification; Senegal; West Africa

Online: 8 November 2023 (01:30:02 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1138.v1

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery and Control Side Effects

Syed Adnan Jawaid

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Delivery and Control Side Effects; Artificial Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare; AI; AI and Healthcare

Online: 15 December 2023 (07:32:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0740.v1

Automated Non-Sterile Pharmacy Compounding: A Multi-Site Study in European Hospital and Community Pharmacies with Pediatric Immediate Release Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets

Niklas Sandler, Farnaz Shokraneh, Mahsa Bahman, Julius Lahtinen, Niko Hassinen, Sari Airaksinen, Soumya Verma, Ludmila Hrizanovska, Jana Lass, Jyrki Heinämäki, Urve Paaver, Anssi Karlstedt, Janika Tähnas, Christoph Klaas, Catharina Kern, Adeline Bienfait, Frédéric Lagarce, Dominic Fenske, Katrin Muehlenfeld, Julia Malik, Holger Scherliess, Samuli Ojala, Sara P Cruz, Mattias Paulsson, Katja Kammonen, Maria Rautamo, Hendrik Lueck, Herwig Heindl, Laurent Carrez, Antoine Pierrot, Ralf Harnish, Stephanie Stareprawo, Marija Tubic-Grozdanii, Stefanie Zibolka, Uli Loesch, Martina Jeske, Ulrich Griesser, Karin Hummer, Andreas Thalmeier, Marianne Leitner, Susan Bischoff, Ralph Heimke-Brinck, Janine Paulus-Rohmer, Karim Khouckh, Fabien Bruno, Anna Harjans, Torsten Hoppe-Tichy

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pharmacy Keywords: automated compounding; hospital and community pharmcies; pharm inks; integrated quality control

Online: 13 March 2024 (12:02:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0630.v1

Optimal Planning of Urban Building-type Integrated Energy Systems Considering Indoor Somatosensory Comfort and PV Consumption

Guangzeng You, Peng Sun, Yi Lei, Donghuizhang Zhang, Haibo Li

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Integrated energy systems (IES); Buildings, Optimization; Indoor somatosensory comfort; PV consumption

Online: 9 November 2023 (11:04:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1315.v1

Polymer-Embedding Germanium Nanostrip Waveguide of High Polarization Extinction

Jinyuan Liu, Ziyang Zhang

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: polymer waveguide technology; integrated optics; germanium waveguide; spectroscopic ellipsometry; hybrid integration

Online: 20 September 2023 (07:43:13 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0572.v1

The Michigan Clinical Consultation and Care model (MC3 Perinatal): A Novel Approach to Perinatal Mental Health Care

Maria Muzik, Rena A. Menke, Meriam Issa, Chelsea Fisk, Jordan Charles, Jennifer M. Jester

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: perinatal mental health, integrated care, psychiatry consultation, collaborative care, implementation science

Online: 19 April 2023 (08:35:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0177.v1

High Precision Information Data Acquisition Method for Mobile Equipment Based on Fractional Partial Differential Equations

Yanhong Zuo, Hua Cheng

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Keywords: Integrated Manufacturing; Mobile Equipment; Production Information; Data Accuracy; Fractional Partial Differential

Online: 9 March 2023 (11:38:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0257.v1

The Design of Piecewise Integrated Composite Bumper Beam With Machine Learning Algorithm

Seokwoo Ham, Seong S. Cheon

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: Composite material; Bumper beam; Machine learning; Stacking sequence; Piecewise integrated composite

Online: 15 February 2023 (10:08:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0038.v1

Health Psychology Services for People in Disadvantaged Regions of Hungary: Experiences from the Primary Care Development Model Program

Viola Sallay, Tamás Martos, Lilla Lucza, Orsolya Papp-Zipernovszky, Márta Csabai

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: community health psychology; primary care; disadvantaged populations; well-being; integrated care

Online: 4 January 2023 (02:13:58 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0226.v2

Paleomagnetic-Radiometric Mapping of the Transition Zone from Ocean to the Continent: A Review

Lev V. Eppelbaum, Youri I. Katz

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Geophysics And Geology Keywords: paleomagnetic mapping; paleomagnetic profiling; radiometric dating; tectonic-structural interpretation; integrated study

Online: 5 May 2022 (05:00:57 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0260.v1

The Role of Community Radio for Integrated and Sustainable Development in Ethiopia: A Critical Review on the Holistic Approach

Destaw Bayable

Subject: Social Sciences, Anthropology Keywords: Community Radio; Holistic Development; Integrated Development; Sustainable Development; Community Radio Practices

Online: 10 December 2020 (12:59:05 CET)

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Working Paper REVIEW

Review of Photonic Microwave and Radio Frequency Channelizers based on Optical Kerr Micro-combs

mengxi tan, xingyuan xu, David Moss

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: Kerr micro-combs; microwave photonics; signal channelization; integrated optical frequency combs

Online: 12 November 2020 (08:53:59 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0190.v1

Emerging Role of the Integrated Stress Response upon Viral Infection

Yongshu Wu, Xiaodong Qin, Meera Prajapati, Yijing Li, Zhidong Zhang, Yanmin Li

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: integrated stress response; eIF2α phosphorylation; unfolded protein response; viral replication; host

Online: 9 July 2020 (12:22:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0282.v1

New Classification of Collective Animal Behaviour as an Autonomous System

Takayuki Niizato, Kotaro Sakamoto, Yoh-ichi Mototake, Hisashi Murakami, Takanori Tomaru, Tomotaro Hoshika, Toshiki Fukushima

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: integrated information theory; collective behaviour; self-organization; cause and effect; structure

Online: 18 March 2020 (02:54:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201907.0253.v1

High-Precision Measurement of a Propagation Loss of Single-Mode Optical Waveguides on Lithium Niobate On Insulator

Jintian Lin, Junxia Zhou, Rongbo Wu, Min Wang, Zhiwei Fang, Wei Chu, Jianhao Zhang, Lingling Qiao, Ya Cheng

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: lithium niobate; waveguide; photonic integrated circuit; optical lithography; chemo-mechanical polish

Online: 23 July 2019 (10:03:57 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Fabrication of a Multifunctional Photonic Integrated Chip on Lithium Niobate on Insulator Using Femtosecond LaserAssisted Chemo-Mechanical Polish

Rongbo Wu, Jintian Lin, Min Wang, Zhiwei Fang, Wei Chu, Jianhao Zhang, Junxia Zhou, Ya Cheng

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: lithium niobate; waveguide; photonic integrated circuit; optical lithography; chemo-mechanical polish

Online: 8 July 2019 (04:09:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201906.0191.v1

Utility Value of Water Data for Strategic Planning of Metropolitan Water Supplies

Kyle Wang, Steven Kenway, Matthew Hardy, Christian Urich

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: water data management; urban water system; strategic planning; integrated water management

Online: 20 June 2019 (04:02:14 CEST)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints201904.0034.v2

Enhancing Food Safety through Adoption of Long-Term Technical Advisory, Financial and Storage Support Services in Maize Growing Areas of East Africa

Samuel Mutiga, Arnold Mushongi, Erastus Kang'ethe

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Maize, Food Safety, Community-based Support systems, Integrated Mycotoxin Control Strategies

Online: 8 April 2019 (13:21:53 CEST)

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Grain production and storage are major components in food security. In the ancient times, food security was achieved through gathering of fruits, grains, herbs, tubers, and roots from the forests by individual households. Advancements in human civilization led to domestication of crops and a need to save food for not only a household, but the nation. This extended need for food security led to establishment of national reservoirs for major produces and this practice varies greatly in different states. Each of the applied food production, handling and storage approaches has got its benefits and challenges. In sub-Saharan Africa, several countries have a public funded budget to subsidize production costs, to buy grains from farmers and to store the produce for a specific period and/or until the next harvests. During the times of famine, the stored grains are later given free to the citizens. If there is no famine, the grain is sold to retailers and/or processors (e.g., millers) who later sell it to the consumers. This approach works well if the produce (mainly grain) is stored under conditions that do not favor growth of molds, as some of these could contaminate the grain with toxic and carcinogenic metabolites called mycotoxins. Conditions that alleviate contamination of grains are required during production, handling and storage. Most of the grain is produced by smallholder farmers under sub-optimal conditions, which make vulnerable to colonization and contamination by toxigenic fungi. Further, the grain is stored in silos at large masses, where it is hard to monitor the conditions at different points of these facilities, and hence it becomes vulnerable to additional contamination. Production and storage of grain under conditions that favor mycotoxins poses major food health and safety risks to humans and livestock who consume the grain. This concept paper focuses on how establishment of local grain production and banking system (LGPBS) could enhance food security and safety in East Africa. The concept of LGPBS provides an extension of advisory and finance support within warehouse receipting system to enhance grain production under optimal conditions. The major practices at the LGPBS, and how each could contribute to food security and safety are discussed. While the concept paper gives more strength on maize production and safety, similar practices could be applied to enhance safety of other grains in the same LGPBS.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201902.0269.v1

New Classification of Collective Animal Behaviour as an Autonomous System

Takayuki Niizato, Kotaro Sakamoto, Yoh-ichi Mototake, Hisashi Murakami, Takenori Tomaru, Tomotaro Hoshika, Toshiki Fukushima

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Integrated Information Theory; Collective Behaviour, Self-Organization; Cause and Effect Structure

Online: 28 February 2019 (11:31:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0348.v1

Poisson-Gamma Mixture Spatially Varying Coefficient Modeling of Small-Area Intestinal Parasites Infection

Frank Badu Osei, Alfred Stein, Anthony Ofosu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Parasitology Keywords: intestinal parasites; spatio-temporal; Poisson-gamma; Bayesian; Integrated Nested Laplace Approximations

Online: 15 November 2018 (06:10:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0381.v1

Integrated Energy Micro-Grid Planning Using Electricity, Heating and Cooling Demands

He HUANG, DaPeng Liang, Zhen Tong

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: energy internet; multi-energy complementary; integrated energy systems; distribution network planning

Online: 19 September 2018 (10:22:42 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0956.v1

Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Women with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Can Machines Ever Be Worse than Humans?

Giulia Emily Cetera, Alberto Eugenio Tozzi, Valentina Chiappa, Isabella Castiglioni, Camilla Erminia Maria Merli, Paolo Vercellini

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology Keywords: artificial intelligence; endometriosis; adenomyosis

Online: 18 March 2024 (09:25:36 CET)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1305.v1

An Artificial Intelligence-Based Framework for Supporting Management of Patients Affected by Dementia

Pietro Hiram Guzzi, Pierangelo Veltri

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Other Keywords: artificial intelligence; patient management

Online: 21 November 2023 (10:00:01 CET)

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Preprint HYPOTHESIS | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0137.v1

The Universal Consciousness Code Theory: Exploring the Physical Basis of Consciousness and Potential Decoding with AI Technologies

Zheng Su, Mingyan Fang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: consciousness; perception; artificial intelligence

Online: 2 November 2023 (10:39:17 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0120.v2

Medical Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Rupanjan Roy, Aishani Baksi

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Medicine; Applications

Online: 28 October 2022 (09:56:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0588.v1

Articial Intelligence and Brain Simulation Probes for Interstellar Expeditions

Eray Özkural

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Brain Simulation

Online: 26 November 2018 (11:34:04 CET)

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We introduce a mission design for an interstellar expedition to nearby earth-like exoplanets, which our analysis determined to be Tau Ceti and Gliese 667C, at the time of analysis in 2013. We review the research problems in propulsion and AGI that must be addressed to launch an AI guided interstellar probe within 100 years. We propose a new semi-autonomous agent approach for intelligent control of the spacecraft. We introduce the concept of a semi-autonomous agent as having built-in safety guarantees that constrain operation. An autonomous agent case study is presented formulating the objective, constraints, AGI implementation of the agent based on Solomono's Alpha architecture, and adding specicity. We discuss the training required to reach human-level and trans-sapient levels of intelligence which corresponds to an entire crew of AI experts specialized in elds such as astrophysics, astromechanics, astrobiology, quantum physics, computer science, molecular biology, and so forth. We project the feasibility of the human-level AI technology based on empirical ndings in neuroscience, and nd that it should be feasible by 2030. We analyze Solomono's innity point hypothesis in light of Koomey's law about energy eciency of computing and nd that the trends in 2013 indicated an early singularity by 2035, which implies that we might encounter physical bottlenecks which will decelerate computing technology improvements signicantly. We recommend thus year 2040 for launching the probe by which date other required technologies will have been developed. We discuss the scenario of a virtual crew made of brain simulations, which is a bio-information based AI approach. We detail the subsystems of command and control, communication, scientic instrumentation, power, propulsion, navigation, and shielding. We propose a variation of ICAN-II/AIMStar propulsion which uses a positron source instead of anti-protons to initiate micro-fusion reactions. We combine the positron initiated fusion pulse propulsion scheme with a miniaturized version of the Daedelus fusion thruster obtaining high performance. We derive two mission proles one for fusion pulse propulsion, and the yet hypothetical Q-Thruster. Fusion thruster requires 132.2 years for Tau Ceti, and 233.2 years for Gliese 667C, while Q-Thruster takes only 42.3 years for Tau Ceti, and 62.5 years for Gliese 667C. We also discuss extended roles for intelligent interstellar probes such as self-reproduction via nanotechnology, refueling, construction, robotic bodies, and transmission of brain simulations.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0818.v1

Modeling Height—Diameter Relationship Using Artificial Neural Networks for Durango Pine Species in Mexico

Yuduan Ou, Geronimo Quiñonez-Barraza

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; height-diameter relationship; nonlinear mixed effect modeling

Online: 12 July 2023 (11:34:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0792.v1

A Systematic Study on the Degradation Products Generated from Artificially Aged Microplastics

Greta Biale, Jacopo La Nasa, Marco Mattonai, Andrea Corti, Virginia Vinciguerra, Valter Castelvetro, Francesca Modugno

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: Microplastics; Artificial Ageing; Polymer Degradation; Artificial Ageing; Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Polystyrene; Polyethylene Terephthalate

Online: 30 April 2021 (15:29:00 CEST)

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Up to 13 million tons of plastic waste are estimated to enter the oceans every year. A generally accepted picture based on an increasing number of environmental studies suggests that the largest fraction of it consists or is rapidly degraded into microplastics (MPs). Most of the analytical studies focused on MPs are based on the detection and identification of the polymers. On the other hand, plastic debris in the environment undergo chemical (mainly photoxidative) and physical degradation processes leading not only to fragmentation but also to the formation of leachable, soluble and/or volatile degradation products that are released in the environment. The formation of such low molecular weight species is generally neglected in the studies on MPs even if these compounds, released in the environment from the plastics debris, may pose even higher risks for the environment and for the biota than the MPs particles themselves, risks that are far from being understood and assessed. In this study we performed the analysis of reference MPs - polymer micropowders obtained by grinding a set of five polymer types down to final size in the 857-509 μm range, namely high- and low-density polyethylene (HDPE and LDPE, respectively), polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The reference MPs were artificially aged in a Solar-Box and their degradation products were analyzed to investigate their degradation processes. In particular, a systematic and thorough characterization of the aged (photo-oxidized) MPs and of their low molecular weight and/or highly oxidized fraction extractable in polar organic solvents was performed. For this purpose, the artificially aged MPs were subjected to selective extraction with organic solvent that are non-solvents for the virgin polymers, targeting selective recovery of the low molecular weight fractions generated during the artificial aging. Analysis of both the extractable fractions and the residues was carried out by a multi-technique approach combining evolved gas analysis-mass spectrometry (EGA-MS) and pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS). Up to 18 wt% of newly extractable, low molecular weight fraction was recovered from the photo-aged MPs, depending on the polymer type. The results highlight the need for more extensive studies about the potential harmfulness of the oxidation products (molecular and oxidized oligomeric species) that may leach out from plastic debris during their permanence in the environment.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1008.v1

Current Applications and Future Perspectives of Artificial Intelligence in Vascular Surgery and Peripheral Artery Disease

Eugenio Martelli, Laura Capoccia, Marco Di Francesco, Eduardo Cavallo, Maria Giulia Pezzulla, Giorgio Giudice, Antonio Bauleo, Giuseppe Coppola, Marco Panagrosso

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: artificial intelligence; peripheral arterial disease; vascular surgery; artificial neural network; convolutional neural network

Online: 12 January 2024 (11:28:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1777.v1

Artificial Self-Consciousness In Over Time

seyed kazem mousavi

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Artificial consciousness; artificial neural network; quantum mechanics; Information compression; Six-dimensional space-time

Online: 27 September 2023 (05:24:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201905.0264.v1

Robot Path Planning Agent for Evaluating Collaborative Machine Behavior

Baoping Ma, Haoyue Yang, Jingcheng Wei, Qingmin Meng

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Robotics Keywords: machine behavior, mobile robots, navigation, path planning, artificial potential field, artificial neural network

Online: 22 May 2019 (08:39:55 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1041.v2

Integration of Plasmonics Structures in Photonics Waveguides: Enabling Novel Electromagnetic Functionalities in Photonic Circuits

Giovanni Magno, Vy Yam, Béatrice Dagens

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: plasmonics; photonic integrated circuits; surface plasmon; nanotweezers; couplers; strong coupling; magnetoplasmonics; nanoantennas

Online: 7 November 2023 (12:53:17 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0567.v1

Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Biofuels and Value-Added Products for Sustainable Environment: A Comprehensive Review

Surbhi Sharma, Mei-Ling Tsai, Vishal Sharma, Pei-Pei Sun, Parushi Nargotra, Bijender Kumar Bajaj, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: Keywords: Integrated biorefinery; Circular economy; Lignocellulosic biomass; Pretreatment; Valorization; Enzymes; Biofuels; Biochemicals

Online: 30 November 2022 (08:50:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0344.v1

International Production and Trade in the IC Industry Based on Complex Network SNA under COVID-19

Chunnan Teng, Yungchih Lien, Homin Chen

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: SNA; Foreign Trade; Social network analysis; Electronic integrated circuits; UCINET; COVID-19

Online: 22 September 2022 (11:26:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0342.v1

On the Operational Utility of Measures of EEG Integrated Information

David Darmon, Tomas Watanabe, Christopher Cellucci, Paul E Rapp

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: integrated information theory; Lempel-Ziv complexity; multichannel EEGs; Electroencephalography; measures of consciousness

Online: 16 August 2021 (13:52:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0084.v1

Disease Susceptibility of Interspecific Cold-hardy Grape Cultivars in Northeastern U.S.A.

Ann L Hazelrigg, Terence L Bradshaw, Gabriella S. Maia

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Vitis spp.; interspecific hybrid grapes; cultivar evaluation; Integrated Pest Management; disease resistance.

Online: 2 June 2021 (15:01:26 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0053.v1

Building a High Customer Experience Management Organization: Towards Customer-Centricity

Lamin B. Ceesay

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: customer experience; customer-centricity; customer experience design; and integrated customer experience strategy

Online: 5 October 2020 (08:14:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202007.0170.v1

Spanish Validation of the User Reported Measure of Care Coordination Questionnaire for Older People with Complex, Chronic Conditions

Ester Risco, Gloria Sauch Valmaña, Anna Albero, Nihan Acar-Denizli, Adela Zabalegui, Belchin Adriyanov kostov, Paloma Amil, Albert Alonso, Núria Fabrellas

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: Integrated Care; Social Care; Health Care; Older People; Comorbidity: Person Centered Care

Online: 9 July 2020 (06:23:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202005.0437.v1

International Undergraduate Medical Student in China and the Potentiality of Using PBL Method in the Integrated Organ/System Curriculum

S.Fakhruddin Masse, Huibing Tan

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: medical education; pedagogy; international student; problem-based learning; integrated organ/system; China

Online: 27 May 2020 (04:35:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0419.v1

Corporate Board Characteristics and Environmental Disclosure Quantity: A Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Integrated Reporting Evidence

Ndubuisi Odoemelam, Grace Ofoegbu

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: Corporate board characteristics; environmental disclosure; Traditional and integrated frameworks; South Africa; Nigeria

Online: 23 August 2018 (15:51:10 CEST)

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Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the influence of corporate board characteristics on the extent of environmental disclosure quantity of listed firms in two leading emerging economies in Africa, South Africa (integrated reporting framework) and Nigeria (traditional reporting framework). Methods: The sample was comprised of 303 firms including environmentally sensitive companies purposively selected for content analysis study in South Africa (213) and Nigeria (90). We used both descriptive, multivariate and regression models to comparatively analyze the differences about corporate board characteristics as determinants of the extent of their environmental disclosure quantity. Results: The results reveal a more significant positive association between board characteristics and environmental disclosure in South Africa and less relevant association in Nigeria. Also, the results support that board independence arrangement may serve as bonding mechanisms in weak reporting environments, suggesting a substitutive relationship between board independence and the regulatory framework. Quiet revealing a board with environmental committee show a higher tendency to be ecologic transparent in both countries. However, in a traditional reporting framework, the environmental committee is not enough; its effect was insignificant and highly significant in the integrated reporting framework. Further revealed is the significant positive effect of industry membership influence on environmental disclosure. In all estimated models of South Africa sample show that 45% of environmentally sensitive industries significantly influence environmental disclosure, while 51% is environmentally polluting industries in Nigeria show less concern on environmental disclosure. Interestingly, Audit firm size (Big4) positively and statistically significantly associated with overall environmental reporting in both countries. The results are consistent with stakeholder theory, agency theory, institutional and legitimacy theory suggesting that a strong board size, independent members of the board with auditing experience, the active environmental committee in conjunction with solid audit reputation may reduce information asymmetry. Our findings will be helpful for policymakers and other regulators who are interested in environmental impact reporting.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201803.0086.v1

IWRM as a System Approach to Water Security: Evidence from the Awash River Basin of Ethiopia

Reta Hailu, Degefa Tolossa, Getnet Alemu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM); system thinking; water security; Awash basin; Ethiopia

Online: 12 March 2018 (07:18:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201710.0132.v1

Accelerated Benders’ Decomposition for Integrated Forward/Reverse Logistics Network Design under Uncertainty

Vahab Vahdat, Mohammad Ali vahdatzad

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: integrated forward/reverse logistics network; accelerated benders’ decomposition; two-stage stochastic programming

Online: 20 October 2017 (03:07:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201710.0028.v1

Security-Constrained Optimal Dispatch of Combined Natural Gas and Electricity Networks Using Genetic Algorithms

Denis C. L. Costa, João Paulo Vieira, Marcus V. A. Nunes

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Integrated Electric Power and Natural Gas Network, Optimal Power Flow, Genetic Algorithm.

Online: 5 October 2017 (09:41:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201709.0021.v1

Comparing Markov Chain Samplers for Molecular Simulation

Robert D. Skeel, Youhan Fang

Subject: Physical Sciences, Atomic And Molecular Physics Keywords: Markov chain Monte Carlo; stochastic dynamics integrators; decorrelation time; integrated autocorrelation time

Online: 7 September 2017 (03:43:35 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1342.v2

Utility of ChatGPT-4 in Musculoskeletal Imaging: A Narrative Review

Salha Albahkali, Saud Alawad

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Keywords: musculoskeletal imaging; Artificial Inetellgence; ChatGPT

Online: 28 March 2024 (14:48:25 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0876.v1

Innovations in Medicine: Exploring ChatGPT's Impact on Rare Disorder Management

Stefania Zampatti, Cristina Peconi, Domenica Megalizzi, Giulia Calvino, Giulia Trastulli, Raffaella Cascella, Claudia Strafella, Carlo Caltagirone, Emiliano Giardina

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; ChatGPT; Rare Disorders

Online: 15 March 2024 (14:41:58 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0827.v1

Artificial Neuron Based on the Bloch-Point Domain Wall in Ferromagnetic Nanowires

Carlos Sanchez Cruz, Diego Caso, Farkhad G. Aliev

Subject: Physical Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics Keywords: Nanowire; Bloch Points; Artificial Neuron

Online: 14 March 2024 (09:36:07 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1662.v1

Artificial Intelligent to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation in Japan an Aid or Cure

Guruprakash J, Krithika L.B

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Artificial Intelligent; loneliness; social isolation

Online: 29 February 2024 (16:59:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1624.v1

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Future Aviation Safety Culture

Barry Kirwan

Subject: Social Sciences, Transportation Keywords: Aviation; Artificial Intelligence; Safety Culture

Online: 23 January 2024 (09:25:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1559.v2

Elucidating Common Fallacies and Misconceptions Around LLMs

Muhammad Al-Zafar Khan, Nouhaila Innan, Jahvaid Hammujuddy

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Large Language Models, Artificial Intelligence

Online: 25 November 2023 (14:29:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0316.v1

Deep Neural Network: Predicting Future Prices of Cryptocurency Using LSTM and GRU

Segun I. I Oladele

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: LSTM; GRU; Cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence

Online: 6 October 2023 (11:06:19 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1067.v1

Use of Artificial Intelligence to Hasten Progress in Plant Genetics

Abhinandan Patil

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: artificial intelligence; genetics; agriculture; nutritional

Online: 18 September 2023 (05:34:30 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0992.v1

Synergizing Expertise and Technology: The AI Revolution in Radiotherapy for Personalized and Precise Cancer Treatment

Fadila Kouhen, Hanae El gouach, Kamal Saidi, Nadia Errafiy, Zineb Dahbi

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: artificial intelligence; radiotherapy; workflow; accuracy

Online: 14 August 2023 (08:38:02 CEST)

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In recent years, the field of radiotherapy has witnessed remarkable advancements with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into clinical practice. Traditionally, radiotherapy treatment planning has been a labor-intensive process, requiring meticulous manual segmentation and optimization. With the advent of AI, particularly deep learning algorithms, the accuracy and efficiency of target delineation and organ-at-risk segmentation have significantly improved. AI-driven algorithms analyze voluminous medical imaging data, enabling rapid and precise contouring, thus expediting the planning phase and reducing inter-observer variability. Furthermore, AI's role extends to treatment plan optimization, where it intelligently explores vast parameter spaces to generate optimal plans tailored to individual patients. This not only saves dosimetrists' time but also enhances plan quality by accounting for complex anatomical variations and personalized clinical goals. In the realm of treatment delivery, AI-powered real-time image guidance enhances the accuracy of patient positioning, ensuring precise radiation targeting. Adaptive radiotherapy, enabled by AI, allows on-the-fly plan modifications in response to anatomical changes, significantly improving treatment accuracy in scenarios like tumor shrinkage or weight loss. Beyond planning and delivery, AI algorithms contribute to outcome prediction by analyzing historical patient data and treatment responses. This predictive capability aids clinicians in making informed decisions and refining treatment strategies for better prognoses. Despite the revolutionary potential, challenges remain in seamlessly integrating AI into clinical workflows. Ethical considerations, data privacy, and algorithm interpretability necessitate cautious implementation. Additionally, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between AI experts and radiation oncologists is imperative to harness the technology's full potential. This paper explores the impact of AI in four key areas of radiotherapy: automated segmentation, dosimetric and machine quality assurance, adaptive radiation therapy, and clinical outcome prediction.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1765.v1

Artificial intelligence for Microbiota Analysis: Advances and Applications

Abhinandan Patil, Neha Singh

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Bacteria, Microbiota, Artificial intelligence, microbiome

Online: 27 July 2023 (08:16:56 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0813.v1

Prompt Engineering in Medical Education

Thomas F Heston, Charya Khun

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Medical Education

Online: 12 July 2023 (12:04:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0001.v3

A Two-Step Rule for Backpropagation

Ahmed Boughammoura

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Keywords: Artificial neural networks; back-propagation

Online: 9 March 2023 (02:04:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0324.v1

How Can ChatGPT Benefit Pharmacy: A Case Report on Review Writing

Yun Zhu, Dan Han, Shaoqing Chen, Feng Zeng, Cheng Wang

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pharmacy Keywords: ChatGPT; pharmacy; review; artificial intelligence

Online: 20 February 2023 (07:23:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1710.v1

Beyond Multidimensional Vulnerability Approach: A Triple Network Notion for Urban Cohesion in At-Risk Neighborhoods of Jaen’s Historic Center

Juan L. Rivas-Navarro, Belén Bravo-Rodríguez

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: urban vulnerability; integrated urban regeneration; social cohesion; public space; sustainable planning; urban environment

Online: 28 March 2024 (06:56:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0138.v1

Multi-Frequency Differential Absorption LIDAR (DIAL) System for Aerosol and Cloud Retrievals of CO2/H2O and CH4/H2O

Jasper R Stroud, Gerd A Wagner, David F Plusquellic

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: DIAL; differential absorption lidar; IPDA; integrated path differential absorption LIDAR; cloud aerosol retrievals

Online: 3 October 2023 (09:35:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0897.v1

Investigation on the Power Consumption of Digital-Based Analog Amplifiers

Anna Richelli, Paolo Faustini, Andrea Rosa, Luigi Colalongo

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Digital-based amplifiers; analog integrated circuits; amplifiers; ultra low voltage; ultra low power

Online: 13 July 2023 (10:57:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0579.v1

A Richness Estimator Based on Integrated Data

Chun-Huo Chiu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Ecology Keywords: Chao’s lower bound estimator; Good-Turing frequency formula; Integrated data; singleton; doubleton; tripleton

Online: 10 July 2023 (09:05:09 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0726.v1

Water Resources Management under Climate Change: A Review

Marzia Ciampittiello, Aldo Marchetto, Angela Boggero

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Waste Management And Disposal Keywords: Climate change; integrated water research management; water resources; nature based solutions; groundwater management

Online: 9 June 2023 (13:17:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0277.v1

Upconversion Nanoparticle-Based Fluorescent Film for Distributed Temperature Monitoring of Mobile Phone Integrated Chips

Hanyang Li, Miao Yu, Jichun Dai, Gaoqian Zhou, Jiapeng Sun

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: upconversion nanomaterials; ratiometric thermometry; Temperature sensing; Polymer composite film; Integrated chip temperature measurement

Online: 5 May 2023 (02:43:29 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202301.0016.v1

Integrated Optical Frequency Microcomb Applications

David Moss

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: Integrated photonics; microcombs; microwave photonics; optical communications; precision measurements; neuromorphic computing; quantum optics

Online: 3 January 2023 (08:00:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0094.v1

Gut Microbial Perturbation and Host Response Induces Redox Pathway Upregulation along the Gut-liver Axis during Giardiasis in C57BL/6J Mouse Model

Avinash V Karpe, Melanie L Hutton, Steven J Mileto, Meagan L James, Chris Evans, Amol B Ghodke, Rohan M Shah, Suzanne S Metcalfe, Jian-Wei Liu, Tom Walsh, Dena Lyras, Enzo A Palombo, David J Beale

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: host-parasite interactions; systems biology; giardiasis; gut-liver axis; integrated multiomics; metabolic pathways

Online: 6 December 2022 (07:39:57 CET)

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Apicomplexan infections, such as giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis, negatively impact a considerable proportion of human and commercial livestock populations. Despite this, the molecular mecha-nisms of disease, particularly the effect on the body beyond the gastrointestinal tract, are still poorly understood. To highlight host-parasite-microbiome biochemical interactions, we utilised integrated metabolomics-16S rRNA genomics and metabolomics-proteomics approaches in a C57BL/6J mouse model of giardiasis and compared these to Cryptosporidium and uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) infections. Comprehensive samples (faeces, blood, liver, and luminal contents from duo-denum, jejunum, ileum, caecum and colon) were collected 10 days post infection and subjected to proteome and metabolome analysis by liquid and gas chromatographic mass-spectrometry, re-spectively. Microbial populations in faeces and luminal washes were examined using 16S rRNA metagenomics. Proteome-metabolome analyses indicated that 12 and 16 key pathways were sig-nificantly altered in the gut and liver, respectively, during giardiasis with respect to other infections. Energy pathways including glycolysis and supporting pathways of glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, and redox pathway of glutathione metabolism, were upregulated in small intestinal luminal contents and the liver during giardiasis. Metabolomics-16S rRNA genetics integration in-dicated that populations of three bacterial families –Autopobiaceae (Up), Desulfovibrionaceae (Up) and Akkermanasiaceae (Down) – were most significantly affected across the gut during giardiasis, causing upregulated glycolysis and short-chained fatty acid (SCFA) metabolism. In particular, the perturbed Akkermanasiaceae population seemed to cause oxidative stress responses along the gut-liver axis. Overall, the systems biology approach applied in this study highlighted that the effects of host-parasite-microbiome biochemical interactions extended beyond the gut ecosystem to the gut-liver axis. These findings form the first steps in a comprehensive comparison to ascertain the major molecular and biochemical contributors of host-parasite interactions and contribute towards the development of biomarker discovery and precision health solutions for apicomplexan infections.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202205.0074.v1

A Review of Future Household Waste Management for Sustainable Environment in Malaysian Cities

Kin Meng Cheng, Jia Yue Tan, Shen Yuong Wong, Ah Choo Koo, Elyna Amir Sharji

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Waste Management And Disposal Keywords: Household waste; household waste management; sustainable city; integrated waste management model; Malaysia cities

Online: 6 May 2022 (10:27:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202205.0063.v1

Determinants for Deployment of Climate-Smart Integrated Pest Management Practices: A Meta-Analysis Approach

Haruna Sekabira, Ghislain T. Tepa-Yotto, Rousseau Djouaka, Victor Clottey, Christopher Gaitu, Manuele Tamò, Yusuf Kaweesa, Stanley Peter Ddungu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: socio-economic determinants; agricultural technologies; climate-smart; integrated pest management technologies (CS-IPM)

Online: 6 May 2022 (08:41:24 CEST)

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Following the development and dissemination of new climate-smart agricultural technologies to farmers globally, there has been an increase in the number of socio-economic studies on the adoption of climate-smart integrated pests’ management (CS-IPM) technologies over the years. In this study, we review empirical evidence on adoption determinants of CS-IPM technologies and identify possible science-policy interfaces. Generally, our review shows that socioeconomic and institutional factors are influential in shaping CS-IPM adoption decisions of farmers. More specifically, income was found to positively influence the adoption of CS-IPM technologies while land size owned influences CS-IPM adoption negatively. Registered land tenure (registered secure rights) positively influences CS-IPM technologies’ adoption, implying that efficient land markets that enable competitive and fair distribution and access to land, more so by the vulnerable but efficient smallholder producers do indeed increase the adoption of CS-IPMs technologies. Social capital, achieved via farmers’ organizations is also central in fostering CS-IPM technologies’ adoption, just as markets reforms that minimize market failures regarding access to credit, labor, and agricultural information, which could indirectly hinder farmers’ use of CS-IPM practices. Functional extension systems that improve farmers’ awareness of CS-IPM do also improve CS-IPM technologies’ adoption. However, the adoption of CS-IPM technologies in Ghana and Benin is slow-paced because of factors like lack of access to farm inputs that facilitate uptake of these technologies, lack of credit facilities, and limited extension services among others. Interestingly, our review confirms that CS-IPM technologies do indeed reduce and minimize the intensity of pesticide usage and foster ecosystem (environmental and human) health. Therefore, this review unearths strategic determinants of CS-IPM adoption and makes fundamental guidance around climate-smart innovations transfer and environmental policies that should be prioritized to curb environmental pollution and ensure agricultural ecosystems’ sustainability.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0276.v1

Biosynthesis of Lemongrass Essential Oil and the Underlying Mechanism for Its Insecticidal Activity

Mohammad Mukarram, M. Masroor A. Khan, Andleeb Zehra, Sadaf Choudhary, Tariq Aftab, M. Naeem

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Plant Sciences Keywords: Citral; essential oil; integrated pest management; insect-repellent; lemongrass; MEP pathway; mevalonate pathway

Online: 13 September 2020 (11:30:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201905.0331.v1

On the Role of Electric Vehicles towards Low-Carbon Energy Systems: Italy and Germany in Comparison

Sara Bellocchi, Kai Klöckner, Michele Manno, Michel Noussan, Michela Vellini

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: large-scale RES; curtailments; electric vehicles; EnergyPLAN; integrated energy systems analysis; CO2 emissions

Online: 28 May 2019 (10:33:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0119.v1

Low-Loss Lithium Niobate on Insulator (LNOI) Waveguides of a 10 cm-Length and a Sub-Nanometer Surface Roughness

Rongbo Wu, Min Wang, Jian Xu, Jia Qi, Wei Chu, Zhiwei Fang, Jianhao Zhang, Junxia Zhou, Lingling Qiao, Zhifang Chai, Jintian Lin, Ya Cheng

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: lithium niobate; waveguide; photonic integrated circuit; propagation loss; optical lithography; chemo-mechanical polishing

Online: 7 October 2018 (10:34:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0581.v1

Chemical and Non-Chemical Solutions for Managing Twospotted Spider Mite, Western Tarnished Plant Bug, and Other Arthropod Pests in Strawberries

Surendra K. Dara, David Peck, Dave Murray

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Insect Science Keywords: Frankliniella occidentalis; Lygus hesperus; Trialeurodes vaporariorum; Tetranychus urticae; entomopathogenic fungi; integrated pest management

Online: 29 September 2018 (05:33:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201803.0274.v1

What’s Conventional and what’s Special in a Reservoir Study for Underground Gas Storage

Francesca Verga

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: underground gas storage; delta-pressuring; integrated analysis; UGS characterization; UGS management; UGS monitoring

Online: 5 April 2018 (15:12:09 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0045.v1

Evidence Decision-Making Policy Practice in Emerging Pandemics and Epidemics Threats Preparedness and Response Operations in Africa

Ernest Tambo, Ghislaine Madjou, Christopher Khayeka−Wandabwa, Pascal DJ Chuisseu, Oluwasogo A. Olalubi, Jeanne Y. Ngogang

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: evidence; poverty; health, financing; allocation; integrated; participation partnership; responsibility; infectious diseases; pandemics; Africa

Online: 4 April 2018 (05:33:16 CEST)

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Quality evidence-based decisions and strategies are critical and valuable tools in strengthening health systems policies, strategic priorities action plans and comprehensive care delivery management. Our finding showed that there is scarcity of local/national and internal effective evidence-based and management strategies for informed decision making based on the disease or health epidemics nature, extend, ecological and geo-location of pandemics and epidemics crises burden and impacts. Evidence-based programs or projects are crucial in evolving pandemics and/or (Ebola, meningitis, Cholera and influenza) epidemics persistent morbidity and mortality/ case fatality reduction or prevention; as well as on poverty and inequity alleviation within the vulnerable population and citizenry over time. This paper assesses implications of evidence-based on health systems surveillance and monitoring systems, preparedness and emergency response gaps and needs in improving care delivery uptake and usefulness, coverage and effectiveness in Africa. Furthermore, the article advocates for quality, access to and uptake of knowledge-based policy-decision making and practice improvements in building efficient and standardized surveillance, preparedness and response approaches. Also, in enriching data sharing and inclusiveness through understanding the links between poverty, poor health and inequited related emerging infectious diseases epidemics in Africa. Leveraging on cumulative lessons learnt experiences and innovations in integrating participatory knowledge-based policies and approaches is paramount in fostering vulnerable population awareness and engagement, skills empowerment collaborative productivity and sustainable healthy solutions and measures. Strengthening new partnerships, alliances, and networks requires collaborative and quality evidence policy decisions, appropriate and reliable monitoring and evaluation systems approaches and strategies in improving local preparedness and emergency response capabilities against future emerging infectious diseases epidemics and fast-tracking poverty alleviation knowledge-based livelihoods and health solutions for impact. Furthermore, integrated, participative partnerships and collaborative responsibilities, cost effective and reliable evidence health financing and budget allocation, and targeted capacity development aiming at reducing and averting the burden of poverty related emerging threats and epidemics preparedness and response programs in African countries.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0709.v1

AI Agents from Copilots to Coworkers: Historical Context, Challenges, Limitations, Implications, and Practical Guidelines

Kadhim Hayawi, Sakib Shahriar

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: artificial intelligence agents; human-AI collaboration; generative AI; artificial general intelligence; ethical AI

Online: 10 April 2024 (10:48:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1198.v1

The Moderating Effect of Auditor Size in the Relationship between Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques and Fraud Risk Assessment

Mohammad Mahmoud Humeedat

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Expert System; Artificial Neural Networks; Machine Learning; Large Language Model; Fraud Risk Assessment.

Online: 22 February 2024 (01:39:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0073.v1

Enriching Artificial Intelligence Explanations with Knowledge Fragments

Jože Rožanec, Elena Trajkova, Inna Novalija, Patrik Zajec, Klemen Kenda, Blaž Fortuna, Dunja Mladenić

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Explainable Artificial Intelligence; Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence; Smart Manufacturing; Demand Forecasting; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0

Online: 8 April 2022 (08:11:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0246.v1

Explaining Bad Forecasts in Global Time Series Models

Jože Rožanec, Elena Trajkova, Klemen Kenda, Blaž Fortuna, Dunja Mladenić

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Explainable Artificial Intelligence; XAI; Time Series Forecasting; Global Time Series Models; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence

Online: 11 August 2021 (10:32:48 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0060.v1

Deep Learning: A Comprehensive Overview on Techniques, Taxonomy, Applications and Research Directions

Iqbal H. Sarker

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: deep learning; artificial neural network; artificial intelligence; discriminative learning; generative learning; hybrid learning; intelligent systems;

Online: 2 August 2021 (17:33:48 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0340.v1

Deep Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview from Neural Network and Deep Learning Perspective

Iqbal H. Sarker

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Cybersecurity; Deep Learning; Artificial Neural Network; Artificial Intelligence; Cyber-Attacks; Cybersecurity Analytics; Cyber Threat Intelligence

Online: 16 February 2021 (15:31:02 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0091.v2

Effectiveness of Using AI Driven Hotspot Mapping for Active Case Finding of Tuberculosis in South-Western Nigeria

Abiola Alege, Sumbul Hashmi, Rupert Eneogu, Vincent Meurrens, Anne-Laure Budts, Michael Pedro, Olugbenga Daniel, Omokhoudu Idogho, Austin Ihesie, Matthys Potgieter, Obioma Chijioke Akaniro, Omoshalewa Oyelaran, Mensah Olalekan Charles, Aderonke Agbaje

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Hotspots; Tuberculosis; Mapping; Modelling; Artificial Intelligence

Online: 28 March 2024 (06:56:38 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0586.v1

New Horizons of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Surgery

Valerii Lutenco, George Țocu, Mădălin Guliciuc, Monica Moraru, Iuliana Laura Candussi, Marius Dănilă, Verginia Luțenco, Florentin Dimofte, Oana Mariana Mihailov, Raul Mihailov

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: artificial intelligence; surgery; machine learning; healthcare

Online: 11 March 2024 (21:31:45 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0385.v1

Consistency and Quality of ChatGPT Responses Compared to Clinical Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer: A Delphi Approach.

Dario Piazza, Federica Martorana, Annabella Curaba, Daniela Sambataro, Maria Rosaria Valerio, Alberto Firenze, Basilio Pecorino, Paolo Scollo, Vito Chiantera, Giuseppe Scibilia, Paolo Vigneri, Vittorio Gebbia, Giuseppa Scandurra

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: artificial intelligence; ChatGPT; ovarian carcinoma; guidelines

Online: 7 March 2024 (09:48:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1153.v1

Best Practices to Train Accurate Deep Learning Models: A General Methodology

Alberto Nogales, Ana Maitín, Álvaro J. García-Tejedor

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords:
Methodology; Artificial Intelligence; Deep Learning

Online: 20 February 2024 (14:35:23 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0810.v1

Artificial Intelligence as A Complementary Tool for Clinic Decision-Making in Stroke and Epilepsy

Smit P Shah, John D Heiss

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: Artificial; Intelligence; Neurology; Stroke; Epilepsy; Neuroimaging

Online: 15 February 2024 (02:11:14 CET)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1634.v1

Artificial Intelligence: An Overview

Serafeim Triantafyllou

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science

Online: 23 January 2024 (09:18:12 CET)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1311.v1

Might Wargaming be Another Instance Where “Anything You Can Do, AI Can Do Better”?

George Ellison, Andrew Shepherd

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: Wargaming; Artificial Intelligence; AI; Decision-making

Online: 17 January 2024 (12:09:12 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0904.v1

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Imaging Modalities and the Role of Artificial Intelligence

Cristian Anghel, Grasu Cristian Mugur, Denisa Andreea Anghel, Gina Ionela Rusu-Munteanu, Radu Lucian Dumitru, Ioana Gabriela Lupescu

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: pancreatic adenocarcinoma; artificial intelligence; pancreas imaging

Online: 11 January 2024 (10:14:50 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0804.v1

How Can Artificial Intelligent Be Implemented Effectively in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Japan?

Ryo Kawasaki

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: diabetic retinopathy; artificial intelligence; systematic screening

Online: 10 January 2024 (13:10:15 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0335.v1

Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Imaging

Ugochukwu J Jonah, Anil Parwani

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Cancer Imaging; Diagnostics

Online: 4 January 2024 (07:35:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1054.v1

Artificial Intelligence-based Mammogram Analysis for Early Detection

Shengpei Ye

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: breast cancer; mammogram analysis; artificial intelligence

Online: 14 December 2023 (06:03:40 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0901.v1

ChatGPT vs. Bard in plastic surgery: hype or hope?

Ania Labouchère, Wassim Raffoul

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: artificial intelligence; plastic surgery; bard; chatgpt

Online: 12 December 2023 (21:04:21 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1366.v1

How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Medical Imaging Technology: A Survey of Innovations and Applications

Luís Pinto-Coelho

Subject: Engineering, Bioengineering Keywords: transformers; artificial intelligence; GAN; medical images

Online: 22 November 2023 (03:41:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.1211.v1

Recent developments and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. Safeguards of ChatGPT4 and BARD

Alexandru Silviu Goga

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: artificial intelligence; ethics; framework; safeguards; llm

Online: 20 November 2023 (05:12:03 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1342.v1

Artificial Intelligence and Medicine: Advances and Challenges

Miriam Janet Cervantes López, Jaime Cruz Casados

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: artificial Intelligence; medicine; advances; challenges; technology

Online: 20 September 2023 (10:43:19 CEST)

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