The Use of High-Density SNP Array to Map Homozygosity in Consanguineous Families to Efficiently Identify Candidate Genes: Application to Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome by Molly B. Sheridan, Elizabeth Wohler, Denise A. S. Batista, Carolyn Applegate, Julie Hoover-Fong

“…DCAF17, encoding a transmembrane nuclear protein of uncertain function, was the only gene identified in a homozygous region known to cause hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. …”
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Optimization of clayey soil parameters with aeolian sand through response surface methodology and a desirability function by Ghania Boukhatem, Messaouda Bencheikh, Mohammed Benzerara, Mehmet Serkan Kırgız, N. Nagaprasad, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy, Souhila Rehab-Bekkouche, R. Shanmugam

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Finite Element Modeling for Buckling Analysis of Tapered Axially Functionally Graded Timoshenko Beam on Elastic Foundation by Masoumeh Soltani

“…In this study, an efficient finite element model with two degrees of freedom per node is developed for buckling analysis of axially functionally graded (AFG) tapered Timoshenko beams resting on Winkler elastic foundation. …”
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Unveiling potential: Hybrid nanofluid-driven strategies for maximizing electrical efficiency in Photovoltaic Thermal Systems with trapezoidal flow channel for coolant purposes by A.A. Alderremy, Abid A. Memon, A.M. Obalalu, T.H. El-Ghareeb, Amsalu Fenta

“…The PV/T system features a simple configuration, with mono-crystalline silicon above the flow channel, copper functioning as the absorber, and a trapezoidal-shaped flow channel. …”
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On Estimation of Distribution Function Using Dual Auxiliary Information under Nonresponse Using Simple Random Sampling by Saddam Hussain, Mi Zichuan, Sardar Hussain, Anum Iftikhar, Muhammad Asif, Sohail Akhtar, Sohaib Ahmad

“…In this paper, we proposed two new families of estimators using the supplementary information on the auxiliary variable and exponential function for the population distribution functions in case of nonresponse under simple random sampling. …”
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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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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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SWRD–YOLO: A Lightweight Instance Segmentation Model for Estimating Rice Lodging Degree in UAV Remote Sensing Images with Real-Time Edge Deployment by Chunyou Guo, Feng Tan

“…The model employs an optimized loss function to improve localization accuracy, achieving precise lodging area segmentation. …”
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Reliability of two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in assessment of left atrial function in postmenopausal hypertensive women by M. Yu. Kolesnyk, M. V. Sokolova

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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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Exploring the nexus between hydroclimatic variability, population growth, land use land cover change, and long-term upper Nyong Basin River chemistry (Central Africa rainforest) by David Eric Komba, Gustave Raoul Nkoue Ndondo, Jean Riotte, Stéphane Audry, Bertil Nlend, Bernadette Nka Nnomo, Suzanne Ngo Boum-Nkot, Henriette Ateba Bessa, Enoh Jeanot Fongoh, Laurie Boithias, Christelle Lagane, Jules Rémy Ndam Ngoupayou, Marie Joseph Ntamak-Nida, Jacques Etame, Jean Jacques Braun

“…Abstract Hydrological and hydrogeochemical functioning of rivers depends on the relationship between climatic variability, land use and land cover change (LULCC), and population dynamics. …”
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DIFFERENCES IN AGRICULTURAL RETURNS IN SESAME PRODUCTION: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE OF EFFICIENCY IN FACTOR INPUT ALLOCATION IN RINGIM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA by Tohib Oyeyode OBALOLA, Abdullahi Abbas YAKUBU

“…The results also reveal net farm income and return on naira invested of N 46,190.59 and 1.54 respectively, an indication of a profitable enterprise. The semi-log functional form gave the best fit based on the normal econometric criteria with coefficient of multiple determination of 0.312 implying that about 31 percent of the variation in yield of sesame was explained by the specified explanatory variables. …”
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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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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

“…A multi-objective nonlinear programming model was developed, incorporating triangular fuzzy numbers, accuracy functions, and credibility constraints, to balance actual yield (AY), irrigation water productivity (IWP), and total cost (TC). …”
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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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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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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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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

“…Results We applied a 4 × 4 × 4 3-D hypercube to the national and local datasets and selected a subset of geomarkers using p-values from testing coefficients of the association between each geomarker and lung function decline in the dynamic prediction model. …”
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PUMP GROUP AUTOMATIC CONTROL FOR REDUCING ITS ENERGY CONSUMPTION by G. N. Zdor, A. V. Sinitsyn, O. A. Avrutin

“…The paper presents results of the study of the instantaneous efficiency changes of booster pumping stations under the conditions of variable water consumption. …”
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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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