Optimizing the Construction Supply Chain Network Considering the Flow of Materials, Equipment, Manpower, Drawings and Technical Documents by Seyed Saeid Helli, Hadi Mokhtari, Saeed Dehnavi

“…All indices, parameters, decision variables, objective functions and constraints have been introduced and presented in the proposed model. …”
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Modeling Wetland Biomass and Aboveground Carbon: Influence of Plot Size and Data Treatment Using Remote Sensing and Random Forest by Tássia Fraga Belloli, Diniz Carvalho de Arruda, Laurindo Antonio Guasselli, Christhian Santana Cunha, Carina Cristiane Korb

“…Models and sensor performance and spectral variable importance were compared. In our results, NL sample data RF models proved more accurate. …”
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Modeling of project activities for UAV modernization to conduct swarm drone attack missions by Oleg Fedorovych, Leonid Malieiev, Oleksii Hubka, Andrei Popov

“…The models are intended to optimize new functions related to control, coordination, and navigation, enabling UAVs to perform as part of drone swarms in military missions. …”
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Hybrid Approach of Finite Element Method, Kigring Metamodel, and Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Computational Optimization of a Flexure Elbow Joint for Upper-Limb Assistive D... by Duc Nam Nguyen, Thanh-Phong Dao, Ngoc Le Chau, Van Anh Dang

“…The optimization problem considers three design variables and two objective functions. An efficient hybrid optimization approach of central composite design (CDD), finite element method (FEM), Kigring metamodel, and multiobjective genetic algorithm (MOGA) is developed. …”
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Magnetic Field Effects on Convective Heat Transfer of Ferrofluid from a Heated Sphere in Porous Media by Ayesha Aktar, Sharaban Thohura, Md. Mamun Molla

“…For increasing Ha, the figure of streamlines seems to depict functions with more gradual changes, and for isotherms, it represents functions with sharper, exponential-like increases. …”
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On Mixed Problems for Quasilinear Second-Order Systems by Rita Cavazzoni

“…The proof of the main theorem relies on two preliminary results: existence of the solution to mixed problems for linear second-order systems with smooth coefficients, and existence of the solution to initial-boundary value problems for linear second-order operators whose coefficients depend on the variables 𝑥 and 𝑡 through a function 𝑣∈𝐻𝑠(ℜ𝑑+1). …”
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CHANGES AND TRENDS IN WINE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN THE WORLD AND ROMANIA DURING THE PERIOD 2007-2018 by Agatha POPESCU

“…The paper analyzed the evolution of wine production and consumption in Romania and at the world level in order to identify the main changes and trends in the period 2007-2018 using official data which have been processed using fixed and variable indices, correlation coefficients, regression functions, consumption/production rate, export/consumption rate, self sufficiency rate and import dependency rate. …”
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Finding the optimal probe state for multiparameter quantum metrology using conic programming by Masahito Hayashi, Yingkai Ouyang

“…The algorithm involves a conic program, which minimizes a linear objective function subject to conic constraints on a operator-valued variable. …”
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Immunological Avalanches in Renal Immune Diseases by Davide Viggiano, Pietro Iulianiello, Antonio Mancini, Candida Iacuzzo, Luca Apicella, Renata Angela Di Pietro, Sarah Hamzeh, Giovanna Cacciola, Eugenio Lippiello, Andrea Gigliotti, Carmine Secondulfo, Giancarlo Bilancio, Giuseppe Gigliotti

“…Two distinct dynamic patterns emerged: large oscillations in eGFR, proteinuria, or biological age predicted declining function, while small oscillations indicated stability. …”
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Integrated analyses of copy number variations and gene expression in lung adenocarcinoma. by Tzu-Pin Lu, Liang-Chuan Lai, Mong-Hsun Tsai, Pei-Chun Chen, Chung-Ping Hsu, Jang-Ming Lee, Chuhsing Kate Hsiao, Eric Y Chuang

“…We demonstrated the reproducibility of these genes in another lung cancer study (p = 0.0034, Fisher's exact test), and showed the concordance between copy number variations and gene expression changes by elevated Pearson correlation coefficients. Pathway analysis revealed two major dysregulated functions in lung tumorigenesis: survival regulation via AKT signaling and cytoskeleton reorganization. …”
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Development and validation of a novel prediction model for osteoporosis: from serotonin to fat-soluble vitamins by Jinpeng Wang, Lianfeng Shan, Jing Hang, Hongyang Li, Yan Meng, Wenhai Cao, Chunjian Gu, Jinna Dai, Lin Tao

“…Stepwise discriminant analysis was performed to identify efficient predictors for osteoporosis. The prediction model was developed based on Bayes and Fisher’s discriminant functions, and validated via leave-one-out cross-validation. …”
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Comparing machine learning approaches for estimating soil saturated hydraulic conductivity. by Ali Akbar Moosavi, Mohammad Amin Nematollahi, Mohammad Omidifard

“…Results revealed that all NN models particularly PSO-NNs were efficient in prediction of Kfs. However, further evaluations may be recommended for other soil conditions and input variables to quantify their potential uncertainties and wider potential and versatility before they are used in other geographical locations/soil conditions.…”
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Early Predictive Value of the Glucose‐to‐Lymphocyte Ratio for the Occurrence of Stroke‐Associated Pneumonia by Fuqiang Zhou, Liju Ma, Min Li, Haijiang Li, Heying Yang, Ye Xu, Kuankuan Dang, Fengchen Gao, Haimei Sun

“…The GLR was converted into a categorical variable for trend testing, and compared the predictive efficiency of GLR through the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and Bonferroni correction analysis. …”
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Bankruptcy rules and sustainable water management: A MODSIM-NSGAII simulation multi-objective optimization framework for equitable transboundary water allocation by Bentolhoda Asl-Rousta, S. Jamshid Mousavi

“…This study addresses these challenges by introducing a new optimal bankruptcy rule (OpPro rule) through a simulation-optimization model (MODSIM-NSGAII), where MODSIM simulates the spatial and temporal variability of water resources, and the NSGA-II optimization algorithm includes two objective functions of maximizing basin-wide ecological sustainability and maximizing economic efficiency reflecting ''equitable and reasonable utilization'' of water. …”
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Parameter Estimation for Line Impedance in Distribution Network Based on μPMU Data by Zitong ZHANG, Qun ZHOU, Yulin DIAN, Zichao GUAN, Yue YIN, Minrui LENG, Xueshan LIU

“…Moreover, through designed experiments the weight coefficients of the objective function and the size of the dataset are determined appropriately to reduce the influence of errors on the solution results such that the model can be solved with higher accuracy. …”
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Test–retest reliability and validity in lower limb proprioception tests using image capture technique in healthy adults by Aisuke Takahashi, Hikaru Kawana, Katsuhiro Furukawa

“…In statistical analysis, the test–retest reliability and construct validity were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Fully Guided and Free-Hand Orthognathic Surgery: Advancements, Precision, and Clinical Outcomes by Sophia Tsokkou, Ioannis Konstantinidis, Antonios Keramas, Georgios Kiosis, Kanellos Skourtsidis, Danai Alexiou, Georgia-Nektaria Keskesiadou, Sofia Karachrysafi, Theodora Papamitsou, Ioannis Chatzistefanou

“…Key parameters analyzed include surgical precision, operative efficiency, complication rates, and functional/aesthetic results. …”
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Application of Non-Linear System Model Updating Using Feature Extraction and Parameter Effects Analysis by John F. Schultze, François M. Hemez, Scott W. Doebling, Hoon Sohn

“…This provides indicators of the statistical variation associated with parameters as well as confidence intervals on the coefficients of the resulting meta-model. Also included in this method is the investigation of linear parameter effect screening using a partial factorial variable array for simulation. …”
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Structure–property models of organic compounds based on molecular graphs with elements of the spatial structures of the molecules by N. A. Shulaeva, M. I. Skvortsova, N. A. Mikhailova

“…First, it is assumed that the required structure–property equation has a definite form and depends on several adjusted numerical parameters and two changeable functions of one variable. In this step, from some set of functions, the pair of functions that provide the best model is selected. …”
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Machine learning projection of climate and technology impacts on crops key to food security by Dan Li, Vassili Kitsios, David Newth, Terence John O’Kane

“…Our model is designed to capture the relationships between technology, climate variables and the annual growth rate in crop yield across the world’s producing regions. …”
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