Modeling Spatial Data with Heteroscedasticity Using PLVCSAR Model: A Bayesian Quantile Regression Approach by Rongshang Chen, Zhiyong Chen

“…Through an approximation of the nonparametric functions with free-knot splines, we develop a Bayesian sampling approach that can be applied by the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approach and design an efficient Metropolis–Hastings within the Gibbs sampling algorithm to explore the joint posterior distributions. …”
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The effects of IT capability and distribution competence on business performance of retailers in Omnichannel by Anh T.D. Nguyen

“…To maintain the effectiveness of business operations, increase customer value and enhance competitive advantage, retailers should generate the efficiency of IT and distribution functions. Contribution: Omnichannel is a relatively new channel in Vietnam. …”
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A nomogram for diagnosis of BI-RADS 4 breast nodules based on three-dimensional volume ultrasound by Xianping Jiang, Chen Chen, Jincao Yao, Liping Wang, Chen Yang, Wei Li, Di Ou, Zhiyan Jin, Yuanzhen Liu, Chanjuan Peng, Yifan Wang, Dong Xu

“…Abstract Objectives The classification of malignant breast nodules into four categories according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) presents significant variability, posing challenges in clinical diagnosis. …”
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Fuzzy rank fusion of deep neural networks for weed identification in groundnut crop by Akshay Dheeraj, Rajnish Kumar Chaturvedi, Sapna Nigam, Md. Ashraful Haque, Sudeep Marwaha

“…By combining selective and variable rate spraying, the smart herbicide sprayer effectively manages herbicide amounts. …”
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Evaluation of Face Stability for Mega Tunnel Under Varying Ground Strength Parameters by Deshpande Shilpa, Hedaoo Namdeo

“…Mega Tunnels, defined as those with a diameter exceeding 10m, offer diverse functionalities, including facilitating the storage and movement of large equipment and establishing comprehensive operational systems for urban areas. …”
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Spatial dependencies between large-scale brain networks. by Robert Leech, Gregory Scott, Robin Carhart-Harris, Federico Turkheimer, Simon D Taylor-Robinson, David J Sharp

“…Many studies show a temporal relationship between task positive and task negative networks that is important for efficient cognitive functioning. Here we provide evidence for a spatial relationship between task positive and negative networks. …”
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Enhanced prediction of heating value of municipal solid waste using hybrid neuro-fuzzy model and decision tree-based feature importance assessment by Oluwatobi Adeleke, Obafemi O. Olatunji, Tien-Chien Jen, Iretioluwa Olawuyi

“…To this end, the feature importance analysis of MSW input variables was carried out using the decision tree regressor with the Gini importance (GI) metrics to identify the most influential variable. …”
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Associations between milk infrared-predicted plasma biomarkers of stress resilience and fertility in dairy cattle: Insights for enhancing breeding programs and herd management by Alessio Cecchinato, Hugo Toledo-Alvarado, Lucio Flavio Macedo Mota, Vittoria Bisutti, Erminio Trevisi, Riccardo Negrini, Sara Pegolo, Stefano Schiavon, Luigi Gallo, Giovanni Bittante, Diana Giannuzzi

“…Pregnancy rate at first service, however, was analyzed using logistic regression and the same explanatory variables. The metabolites linked to liver function and damage, such as aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase, had a relevant influence on iCF and DO in terms of the hazard ratio (HR). …”
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Machine learning-based model for acute asthma exacerbation detection using routine blood parameters by Youpeng Chen, Junquan Sun, Yabang Chen, Enzhong Li, Jiancai Lu, Huanhua Tang, Yifei Xie, Jiana Zhang, Lesi Peng, Haojie Wu, Zhangkai J. Cheng, Baoqing Sun

“…Background: Acute asthma exacerbations (AAEs) are a leading cause of asthma-related morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-limited settings where pulmonary function tests are unavailable or when patients are unable to cooperate with testing. …”
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Analysis of MAXIM Application Service Quality on User Satisfaction using the E-Service Quality Method by Putri Wulandari, Nur Rachman Dzakiyullah, Asti Ratnasari, Dadang Heksaputra

“…Overall, the quality of Maxim's service towards user satisfaction is not good in terms of the variables of efficiency, system availability, responsiveness, and contact. …”
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Thermo-economic optimization of a hybrid solar-wind energy system for the production of clean hydrogen and electricity by Ali Bedakhanian, Akbar Maleki, Siavash Haghighat

“…The objective functions included total cost rate and total exergy efficiency. …”
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Optimization of household medical waste recycling logistics routes: Considering contamination risks. by Jihui Hu, Ying Zhang, Yanqiu Liu, Jiaqi Hou, Aobei Zhang

“…To enhance the realism of the simulation, traffic congestion is integrated into the vehicle speed function, reflecting the urban roads' variability. …”
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Algorithm for Dynamic Reactive Power Optimization of Regional Power Grid Based on Interior Point Method and Neighborhood Search Decoupling Dynamic Programming Method by Jie ZHANG, Hengfeng WANG, Shengchun LIU, Huabiao WANG, Canghai WANG, Yao RAN, Xianmin WANG, Yongfei MA, Wei YAN

“…The two-stage method could not only ensure the quality of the optimal solution, but also avoid solving the state combination explosion problem with discrete variables, which greatly improves the computational efficiency. …”
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Safety Assessment of Loop Closing in Active Distribution Networks Based on Probabilistic Power Flow by Wenchao Cai, Yuan Gao, Xiping Zhang, Qin Si, Jiaoxin Jia, Bingzhen Li

“…By modeling DGs and loads as random variables, their cumulants are efficiently obtained through LHS. …”
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The modern concept of cognitive reserve by N. N. Koberskaya, G. R. Tabeeva

“…The main forms of cognitive impairment (CI) are characterized by a significant variability in the relationship between morphological changes and clinical manifestations. …”
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Road Permeability Index as a tool for mitigation planning of road impacts on wildlife in Colombia: a case study using mammals by Fabio Leonardo Meza-Joya

“…The influence of 12 landscape variables on the permeability of each functional group was assessed at 30 locations along the road. …”
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Computational studies reveal structural characterization and novel families of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici effectors. by Raheel Asghar, Nan Wu, Noman Ali, Yulei Wang, Mahinur Akkaya

“…Understanding the biological functions of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) effectors is fundamental for uncovering the mechanisms of pathogenicity and variability, thereby paving the way for developing durable and effective control strategies for stripe rust. …”
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Ammonia Gas Adsorption in Fixed Bed and Fluidized Bed Using Bentonite Particles by Gabriela Muntianu, Ana-Maria Georgescu, Ana-Maria Rosu, Nicoleta Platon, Vasilica Alisa Arus, Cosmin Valeriu Jinescu, Ileana Denisa Nistor

“…Fluidized bed adsorption can be an efficient technique to accelerate mass transfer between ammonia from air and adsorbent particles.…”
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Multi-objective optimal scheduling of cascade reservoirs in complex basin systems: Case study of the Jinsha River-Yalong River confluence basin in China by Zhaocai Wang, Zhihua Zhu, Hualong Luan, Tunhua Wu

“…Benchmark function tests demonstrate that IMOSSA outperforms others in terms of optimization capability and stability. …”
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Shunt active power filter using model predictive control with stability guarantee by Jhon Pérez-Ramírez, Diego Montoya-Acevedo, Walter Gil-González, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Carlos Restrepo

“…The cost function exhibits convex characteristics, ensuring a unique control law. …”
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