Finding quadratic underestimators for optimal value functions of nonconvex all-quadratic problems via copositive optimization by Markus Gabl, Immanuel M. Bomze

“…Modeling parts of an optimization problem as an optimal value function that depends on a top-level decision variable is a regular occurrence in optimization and an essential ingredient for methods such as Benders Decomposition. …”
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Influence of EEG-based functional connectivity and inhibitory control on educational web search performance among adolescents by Надежда Владимировна Сутормина

“…EEG was recorded at rest with eyes closed to determine the metrics of functional connectivity in the EEG sensor space. The following connectivity metrics were used for further analysis: global efficiency, modularity, and assortativity. …”
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Government Subsidies and Industrial Productivity in South Africa: A Focus on the Channels by Brian Tavonga Mazorodze

“…Estimation is performed through an endogeneity robust panel stochastic frontier model, which treats subsidies as both an inefficiency driver and a technology variable. An additional estimation approach is proposed integrating the true fixed effects with a control function in a bid to account for both unobserved heterogeneity and idiosyncratic endogeneity. …”
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A Comparative Study of Banking Sectors of Pakistan and India: An Application of Data Envelopment Analysis by Aamir Shahzad, Tahir Mahmood, Mehwish Shahzad

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A Focusing Algorithm in Automatic Microscope by LIANG Long-kai, ZHAO Jing, HE Yong-jun

“…Then the proposed evaluation functions are applied to realize the variable step climbing search strategy． …”
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Multi-function composite data generation and PIMamba model for fault diagnosis in sucker-rod pumping wells by Senhao Ren, Wenqiang Tang, Chao Ma, Li Hou, Xiaodong Chen, Jiashan Lin, Jie Yang, Yun Yang, Xiao Huo, Guoxin Li, Daowei Zhang

“…To overcome these challenges, we propose a multi-function composite data generation paradigm that integrates diverse functional characteristics, generating 11 classes of highly interpretable single-condition images as training data for a prior model. …”
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Detecting changes in retinal function: Analysis with Non-Stationary Weibull Error Regression and Spatial enhancement (ANSWERS). by Haogang Zhu, Richard A Russell, Luke J Saunders, Stefano Ceccon, David F Garway-Heath, David P Crabb

“…Furthermore, the spatial correlation utilised in ANSWERS was shown to improve the ability to detect deterioration, compared to equivalent models without spatial correlation, especially in short follow-up series. ANSWERS is a new efficient method for detecting changes in retinal function. …”
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ANALYTICAL SYNTHESIS OF FORCED PULSE ELECTRONIC DRIVE CONTROL OF A TRACKING SYSTEM by A. S. Abufanas, A. A. Lobaty, Y. F. Yacina

“…Key words: forced control, target function, electric drive, pulse train. The use of forced control makes it possible to synthesize the control law in the form of a sequence of rectangular pulses of constant amplitude determined by the power source, variable duty cycle and polarity. …”
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Coordinated regulation of water use-efficiency-cost in a winter wheat-summer maize rotation system and optimization of water allocation strategies by Li Zhao, Congying Han, Yinong Li, Baozhong Zhang, Yulu Zheng, Jiabing Cai

“…In the North China Plain, the winter wheat-summer maize rotation system faces challenges due to the mismatch between precipitation patterns and crop water demands, leading to groundwater over-exploitation and low irrigation efficiency. This study, based on a 2023–2024 field irrigation experiment and the simulation of dynamic field water cycles, examines how water allocation affects crop growth and yield. …”
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Evaluation the correlation between Inulin and Cystatin C with kidney function tests and GFR in patients with renal disorders by Nawar Mohsin Abd-alaziz, Wasan Nazhan Hussein

“… Background: Kidneys are important organs in the human body because of their great importance in assisting the body to remove waste products that resulting from food metabolism through renal filtration of blood plasma from unwanted substances and excreted through diuresis and recover substances that body needs to the blood, relative effectiveness of the kidney can be estimated by measuring the efficiency of glomerular filteration rate (GRF), represented by amount of inulin filtrate into renal tubules for a specified period of time, any difference in normal value indicates the presence of a disorder in the kidney, which affects on performance of its functions and occurrence of imbalance in internal environment of the body, and leads to disrupting functions of other parts of the body, measuring rate of renal filtration is one of the best ways to know function of the kidneys and diagnose various kidney diseases and prevent their development. …”
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Functional role of cell classes in monkey prefrontal cortex after learning a working memory task by Amirreza Asadi, Christos Constantinidis, Mohammad Reza Daliri

“…Another broad-spiking subtype showed decreased baseline firing rate and variability, which may optimize neural coding efficiency. …”
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Impact of Standardised Order Sets on Functional Outcome of Acute Ischaemic Stroke Patients: A Research Protocol by Sarang Dilip Videkar, Tushar Patil

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Identification of time-varying parameters of a monthly Budyko function in US MOPEX catchments and its implications by Weibo Liu, Pan Liu, Lei Cheng, Xiaojing Zhang, Liting Zhou

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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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Optimization of Rate of Penetration and Mechanical Specific Energy Using Response Surface Methodology and Multi-Objective Optimization by Diunay Zuliani Mantegazini, Andreas Nascimento, Mauro Hugo Mathias, Oldrich Joel Romero Guzman, Matthias Reich

“…The results show that the RSM method and multi-objective optimization provide better results when compared with 2D analysis of parameters as a function of depth. The RSM method can be used as a tool to analyze the effects of the independent drilling mechanical parameters (WOB, RPM, FLOW, and TOR) on the response variables (ROP and MSE) with a 95% confidence level. …”
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Video tracking-based mandibular movement kinematic analysis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Chen Yang, Zhenhai Wei, Fei Zhao, Yangshiyu Zhou, Linfei Wu, Xiaomei Wei

“…Linear regression analysis showed that Average Chewing Speed negatively affects masticatory efficiency. Conclusion The Nswallow 2D motion capture software represents an easy-to-use and affordable system that can be utilized to assess masticatory function in patients with NPC. …”
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Machine learning predicts improvement of functional outcomes in spinal cord injury patients after inpatient rehabilitation by Mohammad Rasoolinejad, Irene Say, Peter B. Wu, Xinran Liu, Yan Zhou, Yan Zhou, Nathan Zhang, Emily R. Rosario, Daniel C. Lu, Daniel C. Lu, Daniel C. Lu

“…The findings support the integration of these advanced predictive tools in clinical settings to better guide decision making for patients and families, tailor rehabilitation plans, allocate resources efficiently, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.…”
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Polymer-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles for Targeted Quercetin Delivery: A Potential Strategy for Colon Cancer Treatment by Júlia Borges de Macedo, Julia Narayana Schoroeder Bueno, Carla Cristine Kanunfre, José Ricardo de Arruda Miranda, Andris Figueiroa Bakuzis, Priscileila Colerato Ferrari

“…Optimized formulations had hydrodynamic diameters of 122.32 ± 8.56 nm, Zeta potentials of +30.78 ± 0.8 mV, and loading efficiencies of 80.45% (MNP-CS-Q) and 54.4% (MNP-FA-CS-Q). …”
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SOLVING ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS WITH THE SWARM INTELLIGENCE METHODS by A. V. Panteleev, M. D. Evdokimova

“…The purpose of each task is to minimize the cost and weight of the construction. The object functions in optimization practical problem are nonlinear functions with a lot of variables and a complex layer surface indentations. …”
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Novel Hybrid Function Operational Matrices of Fractional Integration: An Application for Solving Multi-Order Fractional Differential Equations by Seshu Kumar Damarla, Madhusree Kundu

“…The developed algorithm was then applied to a range of benchmark problems, including both linear and nonlinear multi-order FDEs with constant and variable coefficients. Numerical comparisons with well-established methods in the literature revealed that the proposed approach not only achieved higher accuracy but also significantly reduced computational effort, demonstrating its potential as a reliable and efficient numerical tool for fractional-order modeling.…”
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