Effect of short-term dietary intervention on fecal serotonin, gut microbiome-derived tryptophanase, and energy absorption in a randomized crossover trial: an exploratory analysis by Eiichi Yoshimura, Yuka Hamada, Yoichi Hatamoto, Takashi Nakagata, Hinako Nanri, Yui Nakayama, Chiharu Iwasaka, Takanori Hayashi, Ippei Suzuki, Takafumi Ando, Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata, Shigeho Tanaka, Rei Ono, Michihiro Araki, Hitoshi Kawashima, Yi-An Chen, Jonguk Park, Koji Hosomi, Kenji Mizuguchi, Jun Kunisawa, Motohiko Miyachi

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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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Pavement Deterioration Modeling of the International Roughness Index Based on Fuzzy Logic Approach by Abdualmtalab Ali, Abdalrhman Milad, Hussein ALMufargi, Nur Izzi Md Yusoff

“…Various types of pavement distress, such as fatigue cracking, rutting, longitudinal cracking, block cracking, transverse cracking, patching, ravelling, and potholes, are input variables; these parameters are fuzzified into fuzzy subsets with triangular membership functions. …”
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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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A robust deep learning approach for photovoltaic power forecasting based on feature selection and variational mode decomposition by Mokhtar Ali, Abdelkerim Souahlia, Abdelhalim Rabehi, Mawloud Guermoui, Ali Teta, Imad Eddine Tibermacine, Abdelaziz Rabehi, Mohamed Benghanem

“…To further enhance model inputs, Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) is applied to extract informative Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs) from the selected features. A comparative evaluation of the models indicates that recurrent neural networks, particularly GRU and LSTM, deliver superior performance across various metrics, including RMSE, MAE, nRMSE, nMAE, R², and the correlation coefficient. …”
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Optimized Control of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems Using Whale Optimization Algorithm for Enhanced Battery Longevity and Stability in Microgrids by Nouman Alam Siddiqui, Hira Tahir, Muhammad Akram, Habib Ullah Manzoor

“…The method optimizes two key variables: current sharing coefficients and the smoothing constant, enabling continuous HESS functionality. …”
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Regional calibration of ecosystem service valuation under climate and tourism influences: a case study in subtropical Longyan, China by Hui Li, Enhao Chen, Shenglong Lin, Liang Cheng, Guofang Zhang

“…Abstract Precise evaluation of ecosystem service value (ESV) under climate variability is essential for supporting regional ecological management. …”
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Exploration of a Polygenic Risk Score for Alcohol Consumption: A Longitudinal Analysis from the ALSPAC Cohort. by Michelle Taylor, Andrew J Simpkin, Philip C Haycock, Frank Dudbridge, Luisa Zuccolo

“…We tested the association between 89 SNPs (identified from either published GWAS data or from functional literature) and repeated measures of alcohol consumption, separately in mothers (from ages 28-48) and offspring (from ages 15-21) who had ever reported drinking. …”
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Stability and Optimal Control Analysis for a Fractional-Order Industrial Virus-Propagation Model Based on SCADA System by Luping Huang, Dapeng Gao, Shiqiang Feng, Jindong Li

“…As is known to all, there is no unified method to establish a Lyapunov function. In this paper, by constructing an appropriate Lyapunov function and applying the method of undetermined coefficients, we prove the global asymptotic stability for all possible equilibrium points. …”
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Dimensions-Reduced Volterra Digital Pre-Distortion Based On Orthogonal Basis for Band-Limited Nonlinear Opto-Electronic Components by Hananel Faig, Yaron Yoffe, Eyal Wohlgemuth, Dan Sadot

“…However, naive implementation of the Volterra polynomial model usually introduces significant complexity due to the large number of model coefficients. Here, we propose the use of orthogonal polynomial basis functions for efficient DPD implementation. …”
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Research and application on megawatt level intelligent fracturing pump system in coal mine by Ran LI, Chuliang WANG, Bo LIU, Yanjun FENG, Pengfei JIANG, Rongming CHEN, Jingbin CHEN, Zhuo CHEN, Dalong WANG, Haicheng LU, Zongkai GUO, Tianze CAO, Yuanzheng YU, Chao WANG

“…The research included: Development of high-strength, erosion-resistant martensitic precipitation hardening stainless steel suitable for extreme conditions with large flow, ultra-high pressure, and sand-mixed media, along with ultra-high pressure self-reinforcing treatment to enhance the fatigue life of the hydraulic ends of fracturing pumps; Investigation of critical reliability technologies, including high-strength welding for alloy steel, high-load-bearing, high-power-to-weight ratio gear transmission technology, and wear-resistant friction pairs of aluminum bronze alloy-cast iron, to ensure the reliability of the transmission system under high-power conditions; Creation of a high-durability metal plunger-combination seal fracturing fluid sealing pair, with the application of computer simulation technologies such as virtual prototyping, FEA, CFD, and hydraulic system simulation to optimize the structure, performance, and reliability of the fracturing pump’s fluid end suction and discharge systems; Mastery of technologies such as low-frequency variable flow sealing for deep boreholes, automatic identification of coal and rock layer fracturing, and cyclic fracturing control, enabling intelligent control throughout the fracturing process. …”
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Mandibular reconstruction outcomes for in-house patient-specific solutions by Matthew D. Marquardt, Erin Cowen, Rachel Fenberg, Natalia von Windheim, Margaret Lashutka, Abigail E. Reid, Amit Agarwal, Enver K. Ozer, Ricardo L. Carrau, James W. Rocco, Catherine T. Haring, Stephen Y. Kang, Nolan B. Seim, Matthew O. Old, Kyle K. VanKoevering

“…Inter-rater reliability was assessed via intraclass correlation coefficient. Demographic, clinical, surgical, and radiographic variables were also collected to profile cohort characteristics and outcomes. …”
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Comparison of river and drinking water quality of infiltration intakes based on statistical colour data by Yalaletdinova Alina, Malkova Maria, Vozhdaeva Margarita, Serebryakov Pavel, Kantor Evgeny

“…A significant contribution (79 to 89%) to the variation of the indicator in drinking water is made by random variable. Correlation coefficients calculated from monthly averages revealed a weak relationship (on the Cheddock scale) between river and drinking water colour, whereas correlation coefficients calculated from monthly averages of colour in the model year characterise the relationship at IWI1 as high and very high at IWI2. …”
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The effects of IT capability and distribution competence on business performance of retailers in Omnichannel by Anh T.D. Nguyen

“…Results: Information technology capability and distribution competence have a direct impact on business performance, with beta coefficients of 0.198 and 0.271, respectively. Meanwhile, the regression coefficients of indirect relationships through mediating variables are 0.204 and 0.097, respectively. …”
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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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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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Validation and Discriminant Analysis of the Athens Insomnia Scale in Older Adults by Huseyin Elbi, Melike Batum, Ece Ozlem Oztürk, Merve Vatansever Balcan, Ayşin Kisabay Ak, Hikmet Yilmaz, Omer Aydemir

“…Its two‐dimensional structure distinguishes nocturnal sleep problems and their effects on daytime functionality.…”
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Correlation between Electrochemical Relaxations and Morphologies of Conducting Polymer Dendrites by Antoine Baron, Enrique H. Balaguera, Sébastien Pecqueur

“…Correlations are established between dispersive capacitances of dendritic morphologies and growth duration, independently from exogenous physical variables: distance, evaporation or aging. Deviation of the anomalous capacitance from the conventional Debye dielectric relaxation can be programmed, as the growth controls the dispersion coefficient of the dendrite's constant-phase elements relaxation. …”
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Evaluation of oral health-related quality of life in burn survivors: A cross-sectional study by Hetal Amipara, Rakesh Kain, Shalabh Kumar

“…Purpose: The face, crucial to identity, is susceptible to the functional and psychological impact of burn injuries. …”
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ECOLOGICAL TOLERANCE OF THE SPRING BARLEY VARIETY ‘PRERIYA’ ON THE BLACKEARTH (CHERNOZEM) OF THE ROSTOV REGION by I. N. Ilinskaya, M. I. Rychkova

“…The study has found that the cultivation of the spring barley variety ‘Prerie’ is ecologically stable in a five-crop rotation sequence, the structure of which includes peas, winter wheat, sunflower and perennial grasses with subsoil plowing with the use of 1 kg/ha mineral fertilizers N90Р40К90, which provides a minimum variability in yield (10%) and the highest coefficient of environmental stability of the studied variety (0.58). …”
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