Two-Dimensional Probability Models for the Weighted Discretized Fréchet–Weibull Random Variable with Min–Max Operators: Mathematical Theory and Statistical Goodness-of-Fit Analysis... by Sofian T. Obeidat, Diksha Das, Mohamed S. Eliwa, Bhanita Das, Partha Jyoti Hazarika, Wael W. Mohammed

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VBP-YOLO-prune: Robust apple detection under variable weather via feature-adaptive fusion and efficient YOLO pruning by Haohai You, Hao Wang, Zhanchen Wei, Chunguang Bi, Lijuan Zhang, Xuefang Li, Yingying Yin

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Optimal Sequencing Control of Variable-speed Air-source Heat Pumps in Office Building by Liu Zhaohui, Li Zhenyu, Tan Hongwei, Xu Wen, Feng Wenbo, Yi Biyi

“…To develop this strategy, a variable-speed heat-pump model and the objective function for optimization of the heat-pump sequence control were first established, so as to determine the optimal solutions under partial building loads. …”
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The constrained-disorder principle defines the functions of systems in nature by Yaron Ilan

“…The Constrained Disorder Principle (CDP) defines all systems in nature by their degree of inherent variability. Per the CDP, the intrinsic variability is mandatory for their proper function and is dynamically changed based on pressures. …”
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An Improvement of Least Squares Theory: Theory of Least p-Variances Approximation and p-Uncorrelated Functions by Mohammad Masjed-Jamei

“…In this direction, some new concepts, such as p-covariances with respect to a fixed variable, p-correlation coefficients with respect to a fixed variable, and p-uncorrelatedness with respect to a fixed variable, are defined in order to establish least p-variance approximations. …”
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Morpho-functional groups as an efficient tool for monitoring and management of the Billings reservoir (São Paulo, Brazil) by Ana Carolina Peixoto Chamizo, Cacilda Thais Janson Mercante, Munique de Almeida Bispo Moraes, Clóvis Ferreira do Carmo, Matheus Barbosa Herbst de Oliveira, João Alexandre Saviolo Osti

“…This research applied the Morphology-Based Functional Groups (MBFGs) combined with classical approaches, such as community descriptor species and phytoplankton classes in the Billings reservoir. …”
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Efficiency of structural brain networks mediates age-associated differences in executive functioning in older adults by Geraldine Rodríguez-Nieto, Geraldine Rodríguez-Nieto, Caroline Seer, Caroline Seer, Hamed Zivari Adab, Hamed Zivari Adab, Antonio Jimenez-Marin, Sima Chalavi, Sima Chalavi, Amirhossein Rasooli, Amirhossein Rasooli, Jesús M. Cortés, Jesús M. Cortés, Jesús M. Cortés, Stefan Sunaert, Stephan P. Swinnen, Stephan P. Swinnen

“…Further regional efficiency analyses identified the nodes that contributed to the mediation effect of local efficiency.DiscussionThese results shed light on the shared variability among the integrity of structural brain networks and EF at older age. …”
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Performance and variability analysis of ALD-grown wafer scale HfO2/Ta2O5-based memristive devices for neuromorphic computing by Sanjay Kumar, Sanjay Kumar, Deepika Yadav, Spyros Stathopoulos, Themis Prodromakis

“…Furthermore, the least values of coefficient of variability (CV) in the device switching voltages are 6.09% (VSET) and 3.22% (VRESET) in the case of device-to-device (D2D) while 1.76% (VSET) and 2.14% (VRESET) in the case of cycle-to-cycle (C2C). …”
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Deformation Characteristic Analysis and Engineering Application of a Variable Cross-sectional Flexible Pin by Chen Hengjian, Xiao Shuhong

“…The deflection equation and slope-deflection equation of the variable cross-sectional flexible pin are obtained by using the Green's function method. …”
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Machine Learning and Statistical Analyses of Sensor Data Reveal Variability Between Repeated Trials in Parkinson’s Disease Mobility Assessments by Rana M. Khalil, Lisa M. Shulman, Ann L. Gruber-Baldini, Sunita Shakya, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff, Rainer von Coelln, Michael P. Cummings

“…Although the total duration remains relatively consistent between trials (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.62 to 0.95), greater variability is seen in subtask duration and sensor-derived measures, reflected in machine learning performance and statistical differences. …”
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Neural Network Method of Controllers’ Parametric Optimization with Variable Structure and Semi-Permanent Integration Based on the Computation of Second-Order Sensitivity Functions... by Serhii Vladov, Lukasz Scislo, Nina Szczepanik-Ścisło, Anatoliy Sachenko, Victoria Vysotska

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Evaluation of the Variability of Micro and Macro Spray Parameters as a Function of Sampling Time Using a Laser Doppler Analyzer by Dariusz Lodwik, Mariusz Koprowski

“…In the first stage of the research, the variability of the coefficients characterizing the spray spectrum as a function of variable measurement time was analyzed. …”
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Nonlinear free oscillation of tri-directional functionally graded porous skew-plates with variable thickness in high-thermal environment by Hong Hieu Le, Van Ke Tran, Nhan Thinh Hoang, Tran Ha Phuong Thanh

“…For the first time, a finite element model was constructed based on the improved shear deformation plate theory and the von Kármán assumption to analyze the linear and nonlinear free vibration behaviour of tri-directional functionally graded porous (TFGP) skew-plates with variable thickness resting on variable Pasternak-elastic foundation in high-temperature environments. …”
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Modeling creep for a closed cylindrical shell under hydrostatic pressure by M. A. Magomedov, V. V. Kuznetsov, B. M. Yazyev, S. V. Litvinov

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Comparison of the efficiency of zero and first order minimization methods in neural networks by E. A. Gubareva, S. I. Khashin, E. S. Shemyakova

“…Numerous experiments show that the analytical calculation time of an N variable function’s gradient is approximately N/5 times longer than the calculation time of the function itself. …”
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Are Rice Farming and Production in the Urban Farming Areas Still Efficient? A Stochastic Production Function Choice by Tamy Erissanti, S Supadi, S Suharno

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A Hierarchical Archimedean Copula (HAC) model for climatic variables: an application to Kenyan data by Kevin Otieno, Linda Chaba, Linda Chaba, Evans Omondi, Evans Omondi, Collins Odhiambo, Collins Odhiambo, Bernard Omolo, Bernard Omolo

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Analysis of effects of meteorological variables on dengue incidence in Bangladesh using VAR and Granger causality approach by Md. Jamal Hossain, Nazia Sultana, Anwesha Das, Fariea Nazim Jui, Md. Kamrul Islam, Md. Mijanoor Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman

“…BackgroundDengue fever is a serious public health issue in Bangladesh, where its incidence rises with the monsoon. Meteorological variables are believed to be responsible factors among others. …”
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Heart rate variability in university students engaged in competitive sports at the beginning of a training season by P. N. Chainikov, V. G. Cherkasova, S. V. Muraviev, А. М. Kulesh

“…Objective: to study heart rate variability in university students engaged in competitive sports at the beginning of a training season. …”
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Reliability Analysis in Presence of Random Variables and Fuzzy Variables by Cui Lijie, Lü Zhenzhou, Li Guijie

“…Furthermore, a technique based on the probability density function evolution method is employed to improve the computational efficiency of the proposed indices. …”
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