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Optimal Dispatch Program for Thermal Units in Power Systems with High Wind Farm Penetration and Flexible Loads
With the increasing energy consumption in the grid, greater utilization of renewable resources and the implementation of demand response programs have become inevitable. Accordingly, achieving an optimal economic dispatch to minimize operational costs is of critical importance. This study proposes…
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Improving Wireless Sensor Network Lifetime Using a Combination of Compact Sensing and Swarm Intelligence for Sleep/Wake Scheduling and Routing
One of the main challenges in wireless sensor networks is the limited energy and operational lifespan of nodes. In this paper, compressive sensing theory is employed to reduce the number of required transmissions, thereby extending the network’s lifetime. Data in many wireless sensor networks…
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Combination of Robust PID and Neuro-Fuzzy Controllers for Multi-Objective Optimization of Anti Lock Braking System
In multi-objective optimization problems, multiple objectives must be optimized simultaneously. One approach involves designing a dedicated controller for each objective and then combining them using appropriate weighting functions to achieve an optimal overall response. Industrial systems often…
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A Novel Approach to mmWave Transmission in Cooperative Massive MIMO Systems Based on NOMA Technology
With the increasing traffic in wireless networks, the need for new techniques to improve connectivity, bandwidth, and spectrum access is essential. The combination of massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) technologies has been proposed as a…
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An Edge-Aware Learning Framework for IoT Malware Classification Using Block-Average-Based Adaptive Dimensionality Reduction
The rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) has led to many connected devices, creating major challenges in cybersecurity and large-scale data handling. A key issue is detecting new malware that traditional signature-based methods often fail to identify. Machine learning has been introduced as a…
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A Review of Event-Driven Control of Fractional-Order Multi-Agent Systems
The application of control theory to fractional-order systems has demonstrated superior performance in aspects such as system stability, observability, and controllability. Although extensive research has been conducted on multi-agent systems based on integer-order dynamics, it has been shown that…
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Fractal Slotted Leaky-Wave Antenna Based on SIW and Balanced CRLH Transmission Line with Enhanced Backward Bandwidth Scanning and Gain in X-Band
This paper presents the design and analysis of a slotted leaky-wave antenna (LWA) based on a first-order Vicsek fractal geometry integrated with a balanced composite right/left-handed transmission line (CRLH-TL). The proposed antenna, realized on a substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) platform…
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Beyond Youth Nihilism; Philosophy and the Empowerment of Young People “Not in Education, Employment or Training”
The growing phenomenon of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) represents a significant challenge for society and, even more so, for the world of education itself, even more so for the world of work. According to many educators and philosophers, the reasons why so many…
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Study the effect of the host on the survival and energy budget of Habrobracon hebetor (Hym., Braconidae)
Using of biological control agents, especially parasitoids, within the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs is increasingly expanding. Several factors can influence the effectiveness of parasitoids, the most important of which is the type and availability of suitable host. In this study, the…
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Comparison of the chemical composition and toxicity of lavender and spearmint plants’ essential oils on cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Col.: Chrysomelidae)
The cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Col., Chrysomelidae), is one of the most serious pests of legume crops worldwide, affecting both yield and quality. Humans have traditionally relied on chemical pesticides for control, which are hazardous to human health and the environment. Another…
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The genus Stizus Latreille, 1802 (Hym., Bembicidae) in Uzbekistan
This article presents a faunistic survey of digger wasps of the genus Stizus Latreille, 1802 (Hymenoptera, Bembicidae) in Uzbekistan. Field research was conducted from 2021 to 2024 across various regions of the country. In total, 222 specimens representing 10 species of Stizus were documented…
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A new synonymy in the Palearctic genus, Eremiothrips (Thys.: Thripidae)
Eremiothrips Priesner is considered a phytophagous genus, with most of its species documented primarily from the southern Mediterranean regions. In this paper, Eremiothrips negevi Ben-David, 2017 Syn. n. is considered as a junior synonym of Eremiothrips manolachei (Knechtel, 1955) after examination…
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Invasive Eucalyptus Gall Wasp Ophelimus maskelli (Hym., Eulophidae): A new challenging pest in Iran
The Eucalyptus gall wasp, Ophelimus maskelli (Ashmead, 1900) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) was observed for the first time on leaves of Eucalyptus camaldulensis in Iran. Some morphological characters of adult are included. The gall forms are compared with galls of another gall wasp, Leptocybe invasa…
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Eco-friendly management of Saw-toothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis) in stored date fruits: efficacy of plant-derived powders and essential oils
The saw-toothed grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis (Col., Silvanidae), is a major pest causing significant infestation in stored dried and semi-dried date fruits. This study explored the insecticidal potential of plant derived essential oils and powders against O. surinamensis. Dates were…
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Evaluation of metaheuristic algorithms in detecting the spatial distribution of the tomato fruitworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Lep., Noctuidae)
This study aimed to predict the spatial distribution of the tomato fruitworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Lep., Noctuidae), using an artificial neural network optimized with ant and artificial honeybee colony algorithms. Data on the population density of this pest were collected in a 2000 m2 tomato field…
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The Sarcophagidae (Diptera) of Kermanshah, Western Iran, with the first record of Sarcophaga (Helicophagella) bellae Lehrer from Iran
Despite previous studies on necrophagous flies in Iran, the diversity and distribution of Sarcophagidae species in the country’s western regions remain underreported. This study examines Sarcophagidae in Kermanshah city, western Iran, in 2018 through morphological and molecular analysis of 142 male…
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Heterotergum dargazii sp. nov. (Acari: Eriophyidae) from Northeast Iran
During field surveys of eriophyoid mites in Northeast of Iran (Razavi Khorasan province) in 2023, one new species belonging to the tribe Anthocoptini (Acari: Eriophyoidea: Eriophyidae: Phyllocoptinae) was discovered, described and illustrated herein. It is Heterotergum dargazii sp. nov. associated…
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Effect of gamma irradiation on biochemical properties of Egyptian honeybee venom Apis mellifera lamarckii
Honey bee venom is a protein-rich secretion whose biochemical properties can be altered when exposed to ionizing radiation. Controlled irradiation has been proposed as a method for reducing allergenicity and improving handling while maintaining core biological characteristics. This study examined…
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Isolation of culturable bacteria from Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri: Toward potential applications in symbiont-based pest management
The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is a key pest in many citrus-growing regions and transmits the pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), the causal agent of citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease, in a propagative manner. This disease, which spreads rapidly, has…
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DNA barcoding of Indian species of genus Lucilia (Dip., Calliphoridae) with two new country records
Lucilia is a genus of flies causing myiasis and breeding in carrion making them a group of medical, veterinary and forensic importance. From India, the genus is represented by 8 species so far. Herein, we have reported two new records for the country (Lucilia bismarckensis Kurahashi and Lucilia…
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