Low-frequency rTMS modulates small-world network properties in an AVH-related brain network in schizophrenia by Lin Zhang, Li Guo, Xiaohui Liu, Jing Han, Yuanqiang Zhu, Chaozong Ma, Ye Li, Weiliang Ye

“…Resting-state fMRI data were collected before and after treatment to assess functional connectivity within the predefined 35-region AVH-related network. small-worldness (σ), normalized clustering coefficient (γ), and normalized characteristic path length (λ), as well as functional segregation (clustering coefficient [Cp], local efficiency [El]) and functional integration (global efficiency [Eg], characteristic path length [Lp])—were analyzed before and after rTMS. …”
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Parametric-modeling-based multi-objective thermoelastic optimization of rudder structures by Shi Guanghui, Bao Yuhao, Wu Wenhua, Guo Guiqiang, Lin Ye, Zhang Xiaopeng, Tao Ran

“…To efficiently analyze and optimize the structural performance of rudder structures, a parametric optimization model for the radial configuration of reinforcement ribs is constructed. …”
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AER-Net: Attention-Enhanced Residual Refinement Network for Nuclei Segmentation and Classification in Histology Images by Ruifen Cao, Qingbin Meng, Dayu Tan, Pijing Wei, Yun Ding, Chunhou Zheng

“…Moreover, the coarse predictions and refined predictions are combined by using a loss function that employs cross-entropy loss and generalized dice loss to efficiently tackle the challenge of class imbalance among nuclei in histology images. …”
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Prediction of Biogas Yield from Codigestion of Lignocellulosic Biomass Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) Model by Moses Oluwatobi Fajobi, Olumuyiwa Ajani Lasode, Adekunle Akanni Adeleke, Peter Pelumi Ikubanni, Ayokunle Olubusayo Balogun, Prabhu Paramasivam

“…The Gaussian membership function (Gauss-mf) was implemented for the fuzzification of input variables, while the hybrid algorithm was selected for the learning and mapping of the input-output dataset. …”
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Improved representation of soil moisture processes through incorporation of cosmic-ray neutron count measurements in a large-scale hydrologic model by E. Fatima, E. Fatima, R. Kumar, S. Attinger, S. Attinger, M. Kaluza, O. Rakovec, O. Rakovec, C. Rebmann, C. Rebmann, R. Rosolem, R. Rosolem, S. E. Oswald, L. Samaniego, L. Samaniego, S. Zacharias, M. Schrön

“…<p>Profound knowledge of soil moisture and its variability plays a crucial role in hydrological modelling to support agricultural management, flood and drought monitoring and forecasting, and groundwater recharge estimation. …”
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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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Influence of Migratory Strategy, Group Size, and Environmental Conditions on the Movements of Caribou in Eastern Alaska by Kyle Joly

“…Migration is a diverse behavior exhibited by a wide array of organisms. Variability in the type of movements is rooted in their purpose, environmental factors, demographics, and individual physiological condition. …”
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أثر كفاءة الجھاز التنفسي في ألانجاز الرقمي لعدائي ( -5001500 للشباب بأعمار دون( 20 )سنة by عباس فاضل جابر, ماهر عبداللطيف عارف

“… A study conducted on a sample of runners ran (1500 m -5000 m) youth Reconstruction without (20) years to know the effect of the efficiency of the respiratory tract in the achievement digital The study aimed to identify the impact of the efficiency of the respiratory system of delivery for digital hostile (1500-5000) meters for youth ages without 20 years old and to identify the relationship between some of the functions of breath and time ran 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters for young people under the age of 20 years and get the equation predictive time-ran 1,500 meters and 5,000 meters for young people under the age of 20 years have been identified measurements that will be used in the research is vital capacity of the lungs VC)) and vital capacity rapid ( FVC) and the volume of exhaled air after the first second (FEV1) and the percentage of the volume of exhaled air after the first second (FEV1%) and the average maximum speed of exhalation (MMF) and compression force exhaled air - rate the passage of exhaled air (PEF) has concluded the researchers to some of the findings, including the existence of correlation between some of the functions of breath and time ran (1500-5000) meters for youth and appeared vital capacity of the lungs during rest (VCr) preference efficiency Respiratory to hostile five thousand meters on the hostile thousand and five hundred meters clearly. emerged as functions of breathing contribute to the time he ran (1500) m is the rate of passage of exhaled air PEF and jointly by (41.55%), followed by vital capacity maximum (FVC) by (5.71%) and the volume exhaled air after the first second (FEV1) increased by 3.55% and the three variables contribute by 49.11% at the time ran the 1,500 meters. …”
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Closed-Form Solutions to Differential Equations via Differential Evolution by L. Mex, Carlos A. Cruz-Villar, F. Peñuñuri

“…First, the problem is stated as an optimization problem where the independent variables are elementary functions. Second, as the domain of DE is real numbers, we propose a grammar that assigns numbers to functions. …”
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Organic Dye Photodegradation Using Niobium-Alkali Perovskite Photocatalysts: The Effect of the Alkali by Mirtha Z. L. L. Ribeiro, Igor F. Gomes, Edher Z. Herrera, Alexandre Mello, Marília O. Guimarães, Patrícia A. Carneiro, Débora C. M. Rodrigues, Wanderlã L. Scopel, Rodrigo G. Amorim, Mauro C. Ribeiro

“…This study combines experimental and density functional theory (DFT) to evaluate the influence of alkaline cation characteristics on the electronic structure and photodegradation efficacy of organic dyes in MNbO₃ (M = Na, K) perovskites. …”
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PARAMETER ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF MAGNETIC ADSORPTION UNIT FOR CRAWLER WALL-CLIMBING ROBOT (MT) by ZHAO ZhiHao, TAO YouRui, PEI JiaXin, HU JunYu

“…The length, the width, the height of the permanent magnet, the thickness of the yoke and the distance between the permanent magnet and the wall are selected as the design variables. After the optimized design, the adsorption efficiency of the MAU is increased from 2.029 7 to 3.938 1.…”
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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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Peroral endoscopic myotomy for complex achalasia and the POEM difficulty score: An update by Carmen Ching Hui Yee, Michael Youssef, Matthew Woo, Robert Bechara

“…Abstract Objectives We present an update on the (peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) difficulty score [PDS] by introducing a novel knife with waterjet functionality. Methods This is a retrospective review of patients who underwent POEM between May 2018 and July 2023 at the Kingston Health Sciences Center. …”
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Adult education and training for the development of problem-solving skills by I. A. Korshunov, S. V. Lubnikov, N. N. Shirkova

“…Currently, the presence of employees with developed basic skills of working with textual and numerical information can no longer explain how effectively a person functions in society and the professional sphere. This is due to the rapid transformation of the innovative economy and the renewal of production technologies and business processes. …”
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Integrated transportation system planning with gravitational search algorithm approach based on fuzzy mutant controller by Alireza Hosseinzadeh Kashani, Seyed Ahmad Shayannia, Mohammad Mehdi Movahedi, Soheila Sardar

“…The efficiency of the gravity search algorithm and the mutated gravity search algorithm is better in functions F4, F7, F11, F21. …”
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Providing a Robust Dynamic Pricing Model and Comparing It with Static Pricing in Multi-level Supply Chains Using a Game Theory Approach by Sara Mehrjoo, Hanan Amoozad Mahdirji, Jalil Heidary Dahoei, Seyyed Hossein Razavi Haji Agha, Mahnaz Hosseinzadeh

“…Objective Designing a multi-level supply chain network with efficient product flow management is an important issue in supply chain management. …”
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A Novel Multi-Dynamic Coupled Neural Mass Model of SSVEP by Hongqi Li, Yujuan Wang, Peirong Fu

“…Steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP)-based brain—computer interfaces (BCIs) leverage high-speed neural synchronization to visual flicker stimuli for efficient device control. While SSVEP-BCIs minimize user training requirements, their dependence on physical EEG recordings introduces challenges, such as inter-subject variability, signal instability, and experimental complexity. …”
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Providing a Roadmap for the Adaption of Agricultural Sector to Water Scarcity Conditions (Case Study: Selected Crops of Tajan Basin, Iran) by H. Fouladi, H. Amirnejad, S. Shirzadi Laskookalayeh

“…For this reason, the void of using an efficient model that can provide all economic and environmental aspects at the same time was completely felt. …”
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Imbalanced Power Spectral Generation for Respiratory Rate and Uncertainty Estimations Based on Photoplethysmography Signal by Soojeong Lee, Mugahed A. Al-antari, Gyanendra Prasad Joshi, Yeong Hyeon Gu

“…Thus, accurate estimation of RRs for cardiopulmonary function is essential for home health monitoring systems. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning With Dueling DQN for Partial Computation Offloading and Resource Allocation in Mobile Edge Computing by Ehzaz Mustafa, Junaid Shuja, Faisal Rehman, Abdallah Namoun, Mazhar Ali, Abdullah Alourani

“…The Dueling DQN alleviates the complexity of simultaneous offloading and resource allocation decisions, with each branch independently controlling a subset of the decision variables to scale efficiently with an increasing number of IoT devices, thereby avoiding the combinatorial explosion of potential actions. …”
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