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ESSIM: A Probabilistic Swarm Optimization Algorithm Based on Bayesian Statistical Inference and Uncertainty-Guided Search

This paper introduces ESSIM, a novel probabilistic swarm optimization algorithm that leverages Bayesian statistical inference and individual particle uncertainty to maintain swarm diversity and avoid local minima, thereby outperforming classical PSO on multimodal benchmarks and Gaussian Process Regression hyperparameter optimization tasks despite requiring longer computation times.

Hacene Benkhoula, Kamel Eddine Hemsas, Saad Mekhilef2026-07-27✓ Author reviewed
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Sex-related differences in functional and psychological recovery-related outcomes after lateral ankle sprain assessed with the Ankle-GO score

A retrospective analysis of over 10,000 individuals reveals that after lateral ankle sprains, males achieve significantly higher overall Ankle-GO scores than females, primarily driven by superior performance in hopping tasks and greater psychological readiness, whereas females demonstrate better static single-leg balance.

Ronny Lopes, Brice Picot, Arianna L. Gianakos, Alexandre Hardy, François Fourchet2026-07-27
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A Proposed IoT Enabled Vibration Monitoring Framework for Predictive Maintenance of Critical Cement Plant Equipment

This paper proposes an IoT-enabled framework integrating wireless sensors, edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and machine learning to enable continuous vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance for critical cement plant equipment, aiming to reduce downtime and transition from preventive to proactive reliability strategies.

Raymond Betuel Kamgba, Samuel Ejike Nwankwo2026-07-27
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Statistical Characterisation of Pore Morphological Evolution in Kaolinite under One-Dimensional Compression

This study statistically characterizes the nonlinear evolution of pore morphology in reconstituted Kaolinite under one-dimensional compression using a coupled SEM-MIP framework and PCA, establishing robust empirical regression models that link microstructural descriptors to macroscopic hydraulic and mechanical properties to support pore-informed constitutive modelling and machine learning applications.

Rishabh Tiwari, Béatrice Anne Baudet, Matthew Richard Coop2026-07-27
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Biochemical characterization and barrier-disrupting mechanism of TsATG4B, a C54 cysteine protease of Trichinella spiralis, underlying larval intestinal invasion

This study characterizes TsATG4B from *Trichinella spiralis* as a functional C54 cysteine protease that facilitates larval intestinal invasion by degrading host structural and immune molecules and disrupting epithelial tight junction barriers, offering a potential target for novel trichinellosis interventions.

Yalan Li, Liqin Chao, Sihan Liu, Mengyu Sun, Baohe Xu, Qingyuan Hu, Xiaosa Mu, Hanyue Zhao, Shiyi Gao, Dandan Guo, Chang (…)2026-07-27
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TRAIL Deficiency Impairs Macrophage Differentiation and Aggravates Colitis in Mice 

This study demonstrates that TRAIL deficiency exacerbates experimental colitis in mice by impairing the differentiation of resident macrophages and promoting a pro-inflammatory phenotype, suggesting that TRAIL plays a critical role in maintaining intestinal immune homeostasis and represents a potential therapeutic target for inflammatory bowel disease.

Guolong Ma, Weizhong Wang, Xian Zhang, Wanyi He, Haoxuan Zhang, Xiaoxiao Shao, Yi Jiang, Daopo Lin2026-07-27
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Honey-Dependent Augmentation the Stability, Hydrophilicity, Mechanical, and Biological Properties of PCL-PVA Blend Nanofibers Electrospun in Formic Acid/Acetic Acid Solvent Running title: Honey-Based Enhancement of the PCL-PVA Nanofibers Stability

This study demonstrates that incorporating 7.5% honey into PCL-PVA nanofiber solutions stabilized in formic acid/acetic acid solvents prevents time-dependent acidic hydrolysis, thereby maintaining spinnability for over 21 days while enhancing the resulting scaffolds' mechanical strength, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility compared to honey-free controls.

Saeeded Ghiasi, Zahra Ameri, Alireza Farsinejad, Payam Khazaeli, Maryam Samareh Salavatipoor, Mohammad Javad Mirzaie Par (…)2026-07-27