In order to improve the practicability and control accuracy of the trajectory tracking control algorithm and solve the problem of insufficient tracking accuracy of the target path during vehicle driving, a trajectory tracking controller based on sliding film predictive control is designed. Firstly, a two-degree-of-freedom vehicle model was established, taking into account the vehicle’s steering characteristics; Then, a sliding mode controller was designed. By choosing the appropriate sliding mod...

Transportation Engineering 

With the formulation of the “double carbon” target, the transportation industry has become an important part of the low carbon field, and the “decarbonization” target of the automobile industry has become imperative. This paper focuses on the automobile carbon neutrality, discusses the areas of automobile carbon footprint, and analyzes the path of automobile carbon neutrality. With the technical support and policy encouragement of the government, automobile enterprises in various countries promo...

Transportation Engineering 

Aiming at the complex environment such as uneven illumination and variable target scales in mines, achieving precise and realtime detection of potential collision targets such as personnel and equipment by autonomous mining vehicles is crucial for improving mine safety and work efficiency. To address the above problems, this paper proposes an improved algorithm based on YOLOv8. The Robust Feature Downsampling (RFD) module is introduced to solve the problem of small target feature loss, and the w...

Mineral Engineering 

This study presents a deterministic model to examine how information affects the spread of Typhoid Fever. The model’s properties, including its stability and basic reproduction number, are analyzed. Simulations show that information can influence behavior in ways that may increase disease transmission. Notably, the rise in Typhoid cases is linked to poor adherence to health precautions. The findings highlight the critical role of public education in controlling the disease and emphasize the need...

Dynamical System 

Background: The integration of male nurses into maternal health nursing, especially in culturally conservative regions such as Oman, introduces distinctive challenges and opportunities. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the experiences of male nursing students who were undertaking the maternal health nursing curriculum in Oman. Design: A qualitative study was conducted through five focus group interviews spanning five regions (South and North Batinah, North Sh...

Nursing 

Ghanaians place a high value on agriculture, but crop cultivation is threatened by increase in extreme weather events. Diversified and intensive cropping system, such as intercropping major cereals with orphan or neglected legumes can increase total productivity. To determine which mung bean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) genotype is promising for maize-mung bean intercropping, a two-year experiment was carried out at Manga (11？01N, 0？16W). The findings indicated that every genotype examined (IC-393...

Agricultural Science  Agronomy  Environmental Sciences 

The study employed a mixed-method research design, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches. This design enabled the researchers to gather comprehensive data on the current state of multicultural education, challenges, opportunities, and teachers’ practices regarding the incorporation of diverse cultural perspectives in Social Studies education. In all, 414 respondents were involved in the study, comprising 384 Social Studies teachers, 20 school Administrators, and 10 Curriculum Sp...

Sociology 

Background: Low- and middle-income countries still have unacceptably high rates that make it imperative to identify local factors that predict stillbirths to effectively develop interventions. The study aimed to identify the prevalence and predictors of stillbirths among singleton pregnant mothers who gave birth in health facilities in the Tumu municipality in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Methods: Using a retrospective cross-sectional study design, 1168 women...

Gynecology & Obstetrics 

Diverse applications of collagen-based materials such as leather have sparked research interests that seek to investigate the effect of fatliqours on their physical and mechanical properties. As the applications of these collagen materials increase, such as in the field of medicine, footwear and upholstery, more studies are required to gain more insight on how their quality and durability can be improved. Leather being one of the collagen based material is a by-product of the meat industry, made...

Functional Materials 

This study investigates the impact of personalized AI-generated video advertisements on consumer click-through rates (CTR), aiming to understand the effectiveness of personalized content in the digital advertising landscape. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative analysis and qualitative feedback, we examined the correlation between ad personalization, emotional engagement, and consumer behavior across various demographics. Data collected through a structured questionnaire re...

Artificial Intelligence  Advertising