fNIRS neurofeedback facilitates emotion regulation: Exploring individual differences over the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex by Yiwei Li, Sijin Li, Hua Li, Yuyao Tang, Dandan Zhang

“…Participants in the experimental group underwent VLPFCNF training over eight sessions across two consecutive days, while those in the sham group received random signals from functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). To investigate individual variability, participants in the experimental group were further categorized as high or low-efficacy groups based on their training efficiency, determined by the regression slope of VLPFC activity over the sessions. …”
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Proportional Topology Optimization algorithm with virtual elements for multi-material problems considering mass and cost constraints by Minh Tuan Tran, Minh Ngoc Nguyen

“…., the derivative of the objective function with respect to design variables. Instead, the amount of material distributed into each element is determined proportionally to the contribution of that element to the objective function. …”
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Introducing the MESMER-M-TPv0.1.0 module: spatially explicit Earth system model emulation for monthly precipitation and temperature by S. Schöngart, S. Schöngart, L. Gudmundsson, M. Hauser, P. Pfleiderer, Q. Lejeune, S. Nath, S. I. Seneviratne, C.-F. Schleussner, C.-F. Schleussner, C.-F. Schleussner

“…Owing to their runtime efficiency, emulators are especially useful when large amounts of data are required, for example, for in-depth exploration of the emission space, for investigating high-impact low-probability events, or for estimating uncertainties and variability. …”
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Numerical Mixing Index: Definition and Application on Concrete Mixer by Cristian Ferrari, Nicolò Beccati, Luca Magri

“…The method predicts the distribution efficiency of the materials within a truck mixer as a function of its internal geometry, rotation speed, and mixture composition. …”
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Providing a Framework for Performance Evaluation of Organizations in Successfully Implementing TQM, Based on Knowledge Management Approach and Organizational Agility by Neda Irannejad, Hadi Shirouyehzad, Arash Shahin

“…To express the above-given relationship, group interpretive structural modelling (ISM (interpretive structural modelling)) techniques have been used to rank the components of each domain; also, fuzzy quality function deployment (FQFD (fuzzy quality function deployment)) technique has been applied to find the weight and relationship of the three mentioned domains by examining the independent and interface variables of the previous step. …”
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Research on digital matching methods integrating user intent and patent technology characteristics by Jianwei Yang, Yi Wang, Bonan Zang, Min Peng, George Torrens

“…Abstract The hierarchical analysis of user needs, function mapping, and the intelligent extraction and matching of related product patent technical features are crucial for seeking innovative design solutions and improving design efficiency. …”
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy for complex achalasia and the POEM difficulty score: An update by Carmen Ching Hui Yee, Michael Youssef, Matthew Woo, Robert Bechara

“…Demographic and procedural variables were compared using descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Solving 0-1 Knapsack and Bin Packing Problem Using Logical Social Group Optimization by Rhiddhi Prasad Das, Junali Jasmine Jena, Suresh Chandra Satapathy, Naeem M. S. Hannoon

“…This prominent research gap has been addressed in this paper by introducing Logical Social Group Optimization (LSGO), a logic-based binarized variant of Social Group Optimization (SGO) that leverages Boolean logic for improved efficiency. In LSGO, after the binarization by replacing the arithmetic operators with logical operators, one of the variables gets cancelled out. …”
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A Semantic Generalization of Shannon’s Information Theory and Applications by Chenguang Lu

“…The improvements in machine learning methods involve multi-label learning and classification, maximum mutual information classification, mixture models, and solving latent variables. Furthermore, insights from statistical physics are discussed: Shannon information is similar to free energy; semantic information to free energy in local equilibrium systems; and information efficiency to the efficiency of free energy in performing work. …”
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Model of the Connecting Optimal Number of Heat Consumers by Sergey M. Terekhov, Vladimir A. Nemtinov, Kirill S. Kornilov

“…The economic status of all participants in the heat supply process depends on the efficiency of the functioning of the heat supply systems. …”
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Lattice Boltzmann Method for the Generalized Black-Scholes Equation by Fangfang Wu, Duoduo Xu, Ming Tian, Yingying Wang

“…In this paper, an efficient lattice Boltzmann model for the generalized Black-Scholes equation governing option pricing is proposed. …”
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Time-Jerk Optimal Robotic Trajectory Planning Under Jerk and Continuity Constraints via Convex Optimization by Chen Qian, Jianjun Yao, Yikun Zhang

“…Additionally, the objective function is improved to optimize both time and joint jerk simultaneously. …”
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A New Optimization Approach for Maximizing the Photovoltaic Panel Power Based on Genetic Algorithm and Lagrange Multiplier Algorithm by Mahdi M. M. El-Arini, Ahmed M. Othman, Ahmed Fathy

“…The technique which is based on objective function represents the output power of the PV panel and constraints, equality and inequality. …”
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A Three-Block Inexact Heterogeneous Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers for Elliptic PDE-Constrained Optimization Problems with a Control Gradient Penalty Term by Xiaotong Chen, Tongtong Wang, Xiaoliang Song

“…In some practical applications, it is necessary to smooth the control variables and suppress their large fluctuations, especially at the boundary. …”
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Optimization of Aerodynamic Design of a Winged UAV Through Genetic Algorithms and Large Eddy Simulation by Mohammad Javad Ebrahimi, Mahmoud Pasandidehfard, Ali Esmaeili, Mohammad Hossein Moghimi Esfandabadi

“…Optimization was conducted for six variables in a single stage, with 25 tests performed. …”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of DL-Clustering for Energy Optimization in Wireless Sensor Networks by Shailaja S. Halli, Poornima G Patil

“…Determining the fitness function allows us to estimate the player's stability over these variables. …”
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Optimal tuning of multi-PID controller using improved CMOCSO algorithm by Ying Hu, Xiongyan Liu, Hao Chen

“…In this model, the parameters are designated as decision variables, the performance index serves as the objective function, and the stability constraints of the system are incorporated. …”
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Performance Investigation of Coated Carbide Tools in Milling Procedures by Paschalis Charalampous

“…The optimization of the manufacturing conditions in milling processes composes a crucial task for enhancing machining efficiency and extending the tool’s lifespan. This study presents an investigation of the cutting tool’s performance under varying machining parameters via the generation of an experimental dataset that was obtained through laboratory-controlled milling operations. …”
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Decentralized queue control with delay shifting in edge-IoT using reinforcement learning by Viacheslav Kovtun

“…Analytical expressions for key QoS indicators (delay, variability, loss, energy consumption) as functions of the shift parameter are derived, and a multi-factor reward function is constructed. …”
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Advances in nursing care for post-stroke limb dysfunction rehabilitation by Jie Bai, Kecheng Chen

“…Clinically validated assessment tools demonstrate variable utility across recovery phases, with the Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale offering efficiency in acute settings and the Motivation in Stroke Patients for Rehabilitation Scale providing comprehensive evaluation during subacute and chronic phases. …”
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