A Novel Policy Distillation With WPA-Based Knowledge Filtering Algorithm for Efficient Industrial Robot Control by Gilljong Shin, Seongjin Yun, Won-Tae Kim

“…Policy distillation is a kind of model compression schemes of deep reinforcement learning by means of teacher-student model which make a pre-trained teacher model transfer its knowledge to structurally simplified student models in order to enhance the computing efficiency. …”
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Spray-synthesized organic composite/hydroxyapatite coating on magnesium alloys with enhanced corrosion resistance by Guoqiang Wang, Guoqiang Wang, Yi Wei, Jinquan Hong, Jiangquan Lv

“…Both electrochemical dynamic data and structural characteristics demonstrate the enhanced corrosion resistance of organic composite/hydroxyapatite coatings, in which polymer chains provided more volume as a buffer for H2 molecules. …”
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Machine-learned interatomic potentials for accurate analysis of the mechanical properties of boron nitride sheets by Vijay Choyal, Mahesh Patil, Nitin Luhadiya, S I Kundalwal

“…We introduced a novel machine-learned interatomic potential (MLIP) by thoroughly discussing the step–by–step MLIP creation process using precise but limited data. This study explored the mechanical properties of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanosheets and addressed the challenges of accurately predicting their structural properties. …”
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Influence of consumer socio-psychological food environment on food choice and its implications for nutrition: evidence from Tanzania by Eward Mushi, Roselyne Alphonce, Betty Waized, Mikidadi Muhanga, Niloofar Khalili, Constance Rybak

“…A survey of 714 randomly selected adult consumers was conducted in selected rural and urban areas in Tanzania. Data was analyzed using structural equation modeling.ResultsThe results indicate that consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control significantly explain 93% of the variance in the intention to choose healthy foods. …”
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The effect of interpersonal sensitivity on the interpersonal skills of undergraduate nursing students: The chain mediating effect of self-efficacy and subjective well-being by Jiamei Song, Yue Su, Zhe Jiang, Yiqiu Zhang, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…Methods This study was a cross-sectional design conducted in Henan Province, China, from March to April 2024, using convenience sampling method, questionnaires using Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire, Interpersonal Sensitivity Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Index of Well-Being were administered to 745 undergraduate nursing students. The resulting data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0, and structural equation modeling was constructed using Amos 26.0 to explore the mediating role of self-efficacy and subjective well-being between interpersonal sensitivity and interpersonal skill. …”
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‘More stressful than cancer’: treatment experiences lived during Hurricane Maria among breast and colorectal cancer patients in Puerto Rico by Vivian Colón-López, Yara Sanchez-Cabrera, Marievelisse Soto-Salgado, Karen J. Ortiz-Ortiz, Troy Quast, Maria E. Fernandez

“…Abstract Background In September 2017, Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm, struck Puerto Rico, causing widespread structural damage, prolonged power outages, and severe flooding. …”
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SCRED-Distillation: Improving Low-Dose CT Image Quality via Feature Fusion and Mutual Learning by Yanqing Wang, Xinru Zhan, Wanquan Liu, Yingying Li, Kexin Guo, Huafeng Wang

“…Although deep learning techniques, particularly CNNs, have offered promise for LDCT denoising, their inherent focus on local features and the scarcity of extensive training data can limit their performance and ability to generalize effectively. …”
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Investigating the Mediating Role of Psychological Security in the Relationship between Family Cohesion and Self-Worth with Marital Life Satisfaction of Female Teachers by Ebrahim Nameni, Seyed Ahmad Mohammadi Hoseini, Roohollah Nameni, Ali Arzandehfar

“…The current research employs a descriptive method that is based on the structural equation model and is of the correlation type. …”
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Competitive pattern of global tin products trade from the perspective of industry chain by Yuning Jin, Yuning Jin, Yuning Jin, Tao Dai, Tao Dai

“…This paper selects key competitive countries and relationships, examines the characteristics of specific communities, and analyzes the network’s structural features and evolution patterns over time. …”
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Temporal changes in soil properties: Insights from a 37-years-old Swiss soil library by Sarah Semeraro, Roxane Tuchschmid, Jean-Michel Gobat, Sergio Rasmann, Renée-Claire Le Bayon

“…Over time, soils undergo qualitative and structural changes under the influence of climate, geomorphic processes, parent material weathering, and vegetation, ultimately developing into unique soil types and profiles. …”
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The psychological resources of success: satisfaction with academic majors, psychological capital, and achievement motivation among future tourism and hospitality leaders by Abdulaziz Mohammed Alismail, Mazen Omar Almulla, Abdullah Saleh Mohammed Albohnayh, Ahmed Hassan Abdou

“…Additionally, the research investigates the mediating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) - a positive psychological construct encompassing hope, optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy - within this relationship.MethodsA quantitative approach was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 522 junior and senior undergraduate students enrolled in tourism and hospitality programs across Saudi Arabia. …”
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Remote Sensing Image Semantic Segmentation Sample Generation Using a Decoupled Latent Diffusion Framework by Yue Xu, Honghao Liu, Ruixia Yang, Zhengchao Chen

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A Road-Adaptive Vibration Reduction System with Fuzzy PI Control Approach for Electric Bicycles by Chao-Li Meng, Van-Tung Bui, Chyi-Ren Dow, Shun-Ming Chang, Yueh-E (Bonnie) Lu

“…While several studies have proposed control approaches that address comfort and safety, vibration—an influential factor in both structural integrity and rider experience—has received limited attention during the design phase. …”
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GM-VGG-Net: A Gray Matter-Based Deep Learning Network for Autism Classification by Ebenezer Daniel, Anjalie Gulati, Shraya Saxena, Deniz Akay Urgun, Biraj Bista

“…The objective of the exhibit study is to develop an efficient deep learning network for identifying ASD using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based brain scans. …”
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Drivers for sustainable food purchase intentions: Prosocial attitudes for future generations and environmental concerns by Rahman Md. Mostafizur, Khatun Mst. Asma, Moinul Islam, Koji Kotani

“…We confirm the significance of PAF and EC on top of TPB constructs by testing the causality through partial-least squares structural equation modeling, yielding two main results. …”
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Cracking the Code of Cyberbullying Effects: The Spectator Sports Solution for Emotion Management and Well-Being Among Economically Disadvantaged Adolescents by Ilrang Lee, Yonghwan Chang, Taewoong Yoo, Emily Plunkett

“…We also investigate the moderating role of sport spectatorship. Using survey data collected from 846 economically disadvantaged students in grades 7 to 12, within a racially diverse Texas school district (USA), we employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine relationships among the measured variables. …”
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Evaluation of various techniques for separation of non-polar modifier concentrates from petroleum waxy by-products by Fathi S. Soliman, Magdy T. Zaky, Amal S. Farag, Nermen H. Mohamed, Lamia S. Mohamed, S. Hanafi

“…The results showed that, the light slack wax is selected as a suitable wax for separation of n-alkanes with even number of carbon atoms ranging from C20 to C26 for their high n-paraffin contents and can be used as non-polar structural modifiers. Different separation techniques; multistage fractional crystallization and liquid–solid chromatography; followed by the urea adduction technique have been used to separate non-polar modifier concentrates from the light slack wax crude. …”
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Geochemical Assessment of Long-Term CO₂ Storage from Core- to Field-Scale Models by Paa Kwesi Ntaako Boison, William Ampomah, Jason D. Simmons, Dung Bui, Najmudeen Sibaweihi, Adewale Amosu, Kwamena Opoku Duartey

“…The results indicate that the majority of the injected CO₂ is trapped structurally, followed by residual trapping and dissolution trapping; mineral trapping was found to be negligible in this study. …”
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Psychological characteristics of patients with rheumatoid arthritis with severe anxiety and depression by I. N. Abrosimov, V. M. Yaltonsky, T. A. Lisitsyna, A. A. Abramkin, E. I Lamcheva, A. Yu. Timashkov, A. M. Lila

“…In addition, in this group general and structural indicators of awareness and self-compassion were reduced.Conclusion. …”
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Reducing endotoxin contamination in chitosan: An optimized purification method for biomedical applications by Majed Ghattas, Anik Chevrier, Dong Wang, Mohamad-Gabriel Alameh, Marc Lavertu

“…In vitro immunoassays showed that proinflammatory cytokine responses (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6) in J774A.1 macrophages were primarily driven by endotoxin contamination, which was significantly reduced following purification. Structural properties of chitosan showed no measurable impact on cytokine profiles.This study underscores the critical need for endotoxin assessment and removal in chitosan intended for biomedical applications.…”
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