Inter-phantom variability in digital mammography: implications for quality control by Gisella Gennaro, Gilberto Contento, Andrea Ballaminut, Francesca Caumo

“…Variability was assessed by calculating intra- and inter-phantom variances and coefficients of variation (COVs). …”
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Related factors and prognostic significance of predialysis blood pressure variability by LV Yu-feng, DONG Hai-xia

“…Objective To study the clinical variables that may plausibly influence predialysis systolic blood pressure variability(SBPV),and to investigate the correlations of predialysis SBPV with all-cause mortality in patients receiving prevalent maintenance hemodialysis(MHD).Methods A total of 50 patients were enrolled in the study.All the blood pressure values before each dialysis were recorded between March and May in 2011.The mean systolic pressure(SBP)was calculated,and SBPV was estimated with the coefficient of variability.During the three months,clinical data and related biochemical parameters were collected,and echocardiography was carried out to detect cardiac structure and function.Death events were recorded during the next five years.Results The predialysis SBPV was 8.5% ±2.1%.SBPV showed a positive correlation with the age,body mass index(BMI)and left atrial diameter(LAD)(P<0.05 for all).Meantime,SBPV showed a negative correlation with the serum creatinine(SCr),average DBP,parathyroid hormone(PTH),doses of calcium carbonate and activated vitamin D(P<0.05).Patients with diabetes mellitus(DM),coronary artery disease(CAD)or taking alfablocker had higher SBPV(P<0.05).SBPV was used as a variate for conducting the multiple linear regression analysis,after adjustment,the seven variables of age,DM,CAD,BMI,LAD,SCr and taking alfa-blocker maintained their associations with predialysis SBPV(P<0.05).The equation of R~2=0.630.During 5 years of follow-up,12 patients died(24.0%).The Kaplan-meier survival analysis showed that the predialysis SBPV elevation was associated with the mortality rate(P<0.01).Conclusions Advanced age,the history of DM and/or CAD,lower SCr,higher BMI and LAD,and taking alpha-blocker were the independent risk factors of increased predialysis SBPV.The predialysis SBPV increase is associated with all-cause mortality in patients given prevalent MHD.…”
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Modeling the Impact of Fabrication Variabilities on the Performance of Silicon Avalanche Photodetectors by David Liu, Luca F. Errico, Matteo G. C. Alasio, Mike Zhu, Enrico Bellotti

“…This work presents a systematic study of the sensitivities of silicon avalanche photodiode (APD) performance metrics, including gain, excess noise, and bandwidth, to potential variabilities in the fabrication process. The APDs simulations are performed using a state-of-the-art Full-Band Monte Carlo (FBMC) device simulator with the integrated band structure and scattering rates calculated <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathit{ab{-}initio}$</tex-math></inline-formula> with density-functional theory (DFT). …”
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A novel extraction model optimization with effective separation coefficient for rare earth extraction process using improve differential evolution by Fangping Xu, Hui Yang, Jianyong Zhu, Wenjia Chang

“…This model also facilitates the construction of an optimized objective function for determining the effective separation coefficient. …”
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The Zhegalkin Polynomial of Multiseat Sole Sufficient Operator by Leonid Y. Bystrov, Egor V. Kuzmin

“…The value of it allows one to determine the self-duality of a Boolean function. It is proved that the preserving 0 and 1 or preserving neither 0 nor 1 Boolean function is self-dual if and only if the dual remainder of its corresponding Zhegalkin polynomial is equal to 0 for any sets of function variable values. …”
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Methods of evaluating maturity level of the organization based on fuzzy modeling by Lyudmila Viktorovna Borisova, Lyubov Azatovna Dimitrova, Inna Nikolaevna Nurutdinova

“…Membership functions of all the linguistic variables are developed according to the estimates of four experts for which purpose the typical trapezoidal functions are used. …”
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A study on the effect of spatially variation rainfall on urban flooding by Jinping Zhang, Ruyu Wang, Xuechun Li, Zhiwei Li, Yao Wang, Xi Zhang

“…A three-dimensional probabilistic model, incorporating the variation coefficient, total rainfall, and flooding risk, was constructed using the Copula function. …”
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Heart Rate Variability Time-Domain Analysis Across Glaucoma Subtypes by Yuto Yoshida, Hinako Takei, Misaki Ukisu, Keigo Takagi, Masaki Tanito

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between different glaucoma subtypes and the following time-domain heart rate variability (HRV) parameters: the standard deviation of normal-to-normal intervals (SDNN), the square root of the mean of the sum of the squared differences between adjacent normal-to-normal intervals (RMSSD), and the coefficient of variation of R-R intervals (CVRR). …”
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Factors associated with high glucose variability in patients with type 1 diabetes by V. V. Klimontov, Ju. F. Semenova, A. I. Korbut

“…BACKGROUND: High glucose variability (GV) is recognized as a risk factor for vascular diabetic complications and hypoglycemia. …”
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Adaptive Control of the Aerodynamic Flaps of the Savonius Rotor Under Variable Wind Loads by Alina Fazylova, Kuanysh Alipbayev, Teodor Iliev, Nazgul Kaliyeva

“…This study presents the development of an adaptive control system for aerodynamic flaps of a two-tier vertical-axis Savonius wind rotor to improve performance under variable wind loads. The approach includes detailed kinematic and dynamic modeling of the flap actuation mechanism, accounting for real-world nonlinearities such as backlash, friction, and impact loads. …”
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Design and Dynamic Analysis of the Multi-link Mechanism for Variable Compression Ratio Engine by Xu Kai, Feng Zengming, Yang Jinxing, Chu Yaxu

“…The results show that the multi-link mechanism can realize real-time variable compression ratio to meet the actual operating conditions, has mechanical advantages in power amplification characteristics and restraining friction between piston and cylinder wall, and brings additional dynamic benefits in engine vibration.…”
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The Development and Characteristics of an In-Wheel Assembly Using a Variable Speed-Reducing Device by Kyeongho Shin, Kyoungjin Ko, Junha Hwang

“…Consequently, implementing an in-wheel e-4WD system in ICE FR vehicles is expected to improve fuel efficiency, achieve high-performance vehicle capabilities, and enhance market competitiveness.…”
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Stochastic Characteristics and Optimal Control for a Stochastic Chemostat Model with Variable Yield by Rong Yan, Shulin Sun

“…In this paper, a stochastic chemostat model with variable yield and Contois growth function is investigated. …”
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Frequency function and damping function in assessment of dynamic processes in mechanical oscillatory systems with symmetry by A. V. Eliseev

“…The study objective is to develop a method forevaluating properties of the mechanical oscillatory systems with account for viscous friction forces based on frequency functions and damping functions that depend on the so-called coefficient of connection forms, which is the ratio of characteristics of generalized coordinates.Materials and Methods. …”
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Interannual variability in thermal state of the upper mixed layer in the Bering Sea in winter by V. A. Luchin

“…Series of annual mean fields of the mixed layer temperature in December-March were decomposed by applying the empirical orthogonal function (EOF); dynamics of the first two components of decomposition (described in sum 50.4 % of the initial fields variability) are analyzed. …”
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Sparsity‐optimised farrow structure variable fractional delay filter for wideband array by Wenjing Zhou, Mingwei Shen, Min Xu, Guodong Han, Yudong Zhang

“…The established cost function is formulated as a parametric minimisation problem with multiple regularisation constraints, and solved by the modified three‐block alternating direction multiplier method (MTB‐ADMM), which is improved by introducing core variable correction items to ensure stable and fast convergence. …”
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Thrust-efficiency limits of a swimming tail with variable chordwise flexural rigidity by Hossam Alqaleiby, Muhammad R. Hajj

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Multivariate Spatial Autoregressive Model with Latent Variables: Application to Economic Growth Modeling by Anik Anekawati, Purhadi, Mohammad Rofik

“…Therefore, this research developed a model that involved multivariate data, latent variables, and spatial data, specifically spatial autoregressive, in the form of a multivariate spatial autoregressive model that involves latent variables (MSAR-VLs). …”
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Geospatial analysis of soil property variability in cyclone-affected areas of southern Malawi by Jabulani Nyengere, Innocent Gomani, Isaac Tchuwa, Wilfred Kadewa, Agnes Mercy Hamisi, Chikondi Chisenga, Emmanuel Chinkaka, Weston Mwase, Precious Masuku, Harineck Tholo

“…The soil properties exhibited significant variability, as demonstrated by the coefficients of variation, with available phosphorus (P) showing the highest variability at 156.9%, followed by exchangeable potassium (K +) at 139.6% and electrical conductivity (EC) at 95.3%. …”
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Blood Pressure Variability and Severity of Early Prognosis in Patients with Acute Pontine Infarction by Xinsheng Han, Gaocai Zhang, Ning Liu, Hongyang Zhang, Jianke Xu, Miao Han, Yun Zhang, Yan Zhang, Li Chen

“…Increased blood pressure (BP) variability may worsen the prognosis of stroke. This study aimed at investigating the association between BP variability and early functional prognosis in patients with pontine infarction. …”
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