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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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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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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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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Dynamic brain-heart-gut coupling during sleep: a continuous physiological signal analysis by Guojing Wang, Guojing Wang, Guojing Wang, Hongyun Liu, Hongyun Liu, Shijing Wu, Shijing Wu, Xiaohua Yu, Xiaohua Yu, Weidong Wang, Weidong Wang

“…However, current research on gut function primarily focuses on gut microbiota, with a lack of systematic investigation into the macroscopic dynamic changes of gut function. …”
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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

“…Although geomarkers have been linked to pulmonary outcomes in other respiratory diseases, it is unknown which have the greatest predictive power for rapid lung function decline in CF. Methods We adapted an existing statistical procedure, which arranges candidate variables in a k-dimensional hypercube, where the hypercube forms a set of variables for a multi-stage selection process involving complex longitudinal data. …”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cardiorespiratory responses and specificity of effectiveperformance in dance and pairsof dancers by Igor Soronovych, Andrii Diachenko, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Lesia Korobeinikova, Vladimir Raximov

“…The aim of the study: to identify the model characteristics of the functional reserve of elite dancers taking into account cardio-respiratory reactions. …”
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The Relationship between Executive Functions and Postural Control in Children with Mild Intellectual Disability and Comparison with Typically Developing Peers by Elaheh Azadian, Makwan Jabar Ali

“…Objective Children with intellectual disability (ID) experience significant impairments in both cognitive and motor functions, which impact their balance and postural control. …”
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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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Approximate Solution of Mixed Problem for Telegrapher Equation with Homogeneous Boundary Conditions of First Kind Using Special Functions by P. G. Lasy, I. N. Meleshko

“…The solution of the latter can be found by dividing the variables in the form of a series of trigonometric functions of a line point with time-dependent coefficients. …”
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Development of objective test functions for modeling and sensitivity analysis of the mechanical behaviour of aluminum-agro-marine waste composites by Obinna Onyebuchi Barah, Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchi, Milon Dennison Selvam, Mustafah Muhamad Mundu, Abubakar Abdulkarim

“…Composite samples were prepared according to ASTM standards for tensile, compressive, flexural, wear, and fatigue tests. Objective Test Functions (OTFs) were derived using physical modeling and sensitivity analysis to filter impactful variables. …”
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Exploring undue advantage of differential item functioning in high-stakes assessments: Implications on sustainable development goal 4 by Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade Opesemowo

“…In ensuring equity of measurement between subgroups at the item level, Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis is essential. However, discounting DIF affects validity, thereby making Sustainable Development goal 4 (SDG4) challenging to attain. …”
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Weighted average ensemble for Cholesky-based covariance matrix estimation by Xiaoning Kang, Zhenguo Gao, Xi Liang, Xinwei Deng

“…Our key idea is to obtain different weights for different candidate estimates by minimizing an appropriate risk function with respect to the Frobenius norm. Different from the existing ensemble estimation based on the MCD, the proposed method provides a sparse weighting scheme such that one can distinguish which variable orderings employed in the MCD are useful for the ensemble matrix estimate. …”
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On optimum multi‐input multi‐output radar signal design: Ambiguity function, manifold structure and duration‐bandwidth by Yuqing Liu, Jia Xu, Kon Max Wong, Timothy N. Davidson

“…In either case, the signal optimisation problem is non‐convex in the design variables, involving, respectively, a quartic and a square‐root objective function. …”
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