Hypercubes to identify geomarkers of rapid cystic fibrosis lung disease progression by Yizi Cheng, Cole Brokamp, Erika Rasnick Manning, Elizabeth L. Kramer, Patrick H. Ryan, Rhonda D. Szczesniak, Emrah Gecili

“…Although geomarkers have been linked to pulmonary outcomes in other respiratory diseases, it is unknown which have the greatest predictive power for rapid lung function decline in CF. Methods We adapted an existing statistical procedure, which arranges candidate variables in a k-dimensional hypercube, where the hypercube forms a set of variables for a multi-stage selection process involving complex longitudinal data. …”
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Exploration design for Q-learning-based adaptive linear quadratic optimal regulators under stochastic disturbances by Vina Putri Virgiani, Shiro Masuda

“…Q-learning optimizes the state-action policy by estimating the Q-function iteratively. This study proposes exploration signal design for the bias-free Q-learning algorithm that modifies the recursively defined Q-function by adding a disturbance-influenced term and utilizes an Instrumental Variable (IV) technique to resolve the bias-error issue. …”
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Optimization algorithms for multivariate sampling reduction using spatial-temporal data by Tamara Cantú Maltauro, Luciana Pagliosa Carvalho Guedes, Miguel Angel Uribe-Opazo

“…ABSTRACT Knowing and defining the spatial and temporal variability of soil chemical properties becomes important for soil management. …”
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A three-parameter runoff probability model for long-slope croplands in the black soil region of Northeast China by Yiting Huang, Yuhao Gao, Junxi Chen, Ziheng Feng, Yi Zhang, Yangbo He, Zhengchao Tian, Lirong Lin, Jiazhou Chen

“…By extending the Sheridan framework with an exponential exfiltration function, the model estimates runoff coefficients based on slope length and soil saturation. …”
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Impact of a Multidisciplinary Functional Recovery Program on Post-Lung Transplant Outcomes: A One-Year Follow-Up by Diana-Lidia Tache-Codreanu, Iuliana David, Dan Corneliu Blendea, Ana-Maria Tache-Codreanu, Maria-Veronica Morcov, Andrei Tache-Codreanu, Corina Sporea

“…Lung transplantation (LT) is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage respiratory diseases. Functional recovery post-LT is influenced by multiple factors, including graft integration, physical rehabilitation, and individual variability. …”
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Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation Process for Dietary Fiber in Flaxseed Meal and Analysis of Its Microstructure and Functional Properties by Chunpeng Hou, Yiyang Zhang, Jiaxun Chen, Jianguo Hu, Chenxian Yang, Fusheng Chen, Tingwei Zhu, Ying Xin, Xiaohui Geng

“…In this study, we used <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> K6, a dominant microbial strain, for solid-state fermentation (SSF) of FSM following preliminary screening to improve FSM utilization efficiency and enhance the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) content while modifying its functional properties. …”
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Polymorphism of <i>GH/HaeIII</i> and <i>GDF9/AsplEI</i> genes, genetic variation and association of their genotypes with immune status in sheep of different breeds ranched in diffe... by A. A. Ozdemirov, A. I. Surov, E. S. Surzhikova, A. A. Khozhokov, Z. K. Gadzhiev, D. D. Evlagina, E. M. Alieva, R. A. Akaeva

“…The  purpose  of  this  research  was  to  study  the  genetic  polymorphism  of genes, the degree of genetic variability and immune status in sheep of different breeds, since genetic polymorphism is a measure of its adaptability and the hematopoietic function of blood is the basis of the life of the organism.Material and Methods. …”
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RELIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR JACK-UP GEARBOX BASED ON COPULA BAYESIAN NETWORK by ZHANG Qing, LIU Chao, SUN YuanTao, QIN XianRong

“…However,the Copula Bayesian network takes advantage of both Copula function and Bayesian network,it can takes the correlation of variables into consideration by using Copula function,and makes probability inference of reliability at the same time. …”
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Investigating One-, Two-, and Triple-Wave Solutions via Multiple Exp-Function Method Arising in Engineering Sciences by Pengbo Wan, Jalil Manafian, Hajar Farhan Ismael, Sizar Abid Mohammed

“…The multiple Exp-function method is employed for searching the multiple soliton solutions for the new extended (3+1)-dimensional Jimbo-Miwa-like (JM) equation, the extended (2+1)-dimensional Calogero-Bogoyavlenskii-Schiff (eCBS) equation, the generalization of the (2+1)-dimensional Bogoyavlensky-Konopelchenko (BK) equation, and a variable-coefficient extension of the DJKM (vDJKM) equation, which contain one-soliton-, two-soliton-, and triple-soliton-kind solutions. …”
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On optimum multi‐input multi‐output radar signal design: Ambiguity function, manifold structure and duration‐bandwidth by Yuqing Liu, Jia Xu, Kon Max Wong, Timothy N. Davidson

“…In either case, the signal optimisation problem is non‐convex in the design variables, involving, respectively, a quartic and a square‐root objective function. …”
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Multi-Fidelity Surrogate Modeling via Hierarchical Kriging With Infinite-Width Bayesian Neural Network Correlation Function by Youwei He, Jiangshuo Cui

“…Real engineering problems, including the aerodynamic performance prediction of single axial flow compressor rotor with 31 variables, 3-stage compressor with 144 variables, and 10.5-stage compressor of 1512 variables, are established along with the collected problems to test the performance of the proposed method. …”
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Pedotransfer functions for soil organic carbon stock and soil porosity interpretation in diverse palm oil plantation soils by Riris Srigayuh Tegarningtyas Tinuntun, Widyatmani Sih Dewi, Mujiyo Mujiyo, Aktavia Herawati, Ganjar Herdiansyah, Sumani Sumani, Angger Cahyo, Bagus Guritno Widjojo, Bangun Budi Prasetyo, Zsolt Kotroczó

“…PTFs provide an advanced, data-driven approach to assessing SOCs and soil porosity in oil palm plantations, supporting the development of smarter, sustainable, and highly efficient management strategies.…”
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Comparative effects of arithmetic, speech, and motor dual-task walking on gait in stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study by Xueyi Zhang, Xueyi Zhang, Qi Wang, Qiujie Li, Qiujie Li, Hui Liu, Hui Liu, Xianglin Wan, Xianglin Wan

“…This study assessed the acute effects of different types of dual tasks on gait in stroke patients during task performance, informing occupational, and physical therapists about care recommendations to prevent patients from falling and improve their balance function in daily life.MethodsA total of 19 stroke patients (52.7 ± 6.9 years old) performed the walking-only and dual-task walking (motor, arithmetic and speech) task test while a 3D motion capture system measured the gait parameters (the gait spatial-temporal parameters, sagittal angle of lower-limb joints, gait parameter variability and dual-task cost). …”
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Abnormal intrinsic brain functional network dynamics in patients with retinal detachment based on graph theory and machine learning by Yuanyuan Wang, Yu Ji, Jie Liu, Lianjiang Lv, Zihe Xu, Meimei Yan, Jialu Chen, Zhijun Luo, Xianjun Zeng

“…Conclusion: The alterations in the topological properties of the brain in RD patients may indicate the integration function and information exchange efficiency of the whole brain network were reduced. …”
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PO20 | Impact of endovascular treatment on functional outcome in ischemic stroke: a real-world retrospective study

“…Demographics, vascular risk factors, stroke severity (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, NIHSS), neuroimaging findings, procedural variables, and outcomes were collected. Poor functional outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≥3 at discharge and at 90 days. …”
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Intrinsic brain mapping of cognitive abilities: A multiple-dataset study on intelligence and its components by Simone Di Plinio, Mauro Gianni Perrucci, Grazia Ferrara, Maria Rita Sergi, Marco Tommasi, Mariavittoria Martino, Aristide Saggino, Sjoerd JH Ebisch

“…Our findings reveal consistent brain-behavior relationships across the datasets. Nodal efficiency in fronto-parietal sensorimotor regions consistently played a pivotal role in fluid reasoning, whereas efficiency in visual networks was linked to executive functions and memory. …”
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Approximate Solution of Mixed Problem for Telegrapher Equation with Homogeneous Boundary Conditions of First Kind Using Special Functions by P. G. Lasy, I. N. Meleshko

“…The solution of the latter can be found by dividing the variables in the form of a series of trigonometric functions of a line point with time-dependent coefficients. …”
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The Relationship between Executive Functions and Postural Control in Children with Mild Intellectual Disability and Comparison with Typically Developing Peers by Elaheh Azadian, Makwan Jabar Ali

“…Objective Children with intellectual disability (ID) experience significant impairments in both cognitive and motor functions, which impact their balance and postural control. …”
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Development of objective test functions for modeling and sensitivity analysis of the mechanical behaviour of aluminum-agro-marine waste composites by Obinna Onyebuchi Barah, Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchi, Milon Dennison Selvam, Mustafah Muhamad Mundu, Abubakar Abdulkarim

“…Composite samples were prepared according to ASTM standards for tensile, compressive, flexural, wear, and fatigue tests. Objective Test Functions (OTFs) were derived using physical modeling and sensitivity analysis to filter impactful variables. …”
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Exploring undue advantage of differential item functioning in high-stakes assessments: Implications on sustainable development goal 4 by Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade Opesemowo

“…In ensuring equity of measurement between subgroups at the item level, Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis is essential. However, discounting DIF affects validity, thereby making Sustainable Development goal 4 (SDG4) challenging to attain. …”
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