Evidence conflict measurement method based on Pignistic probability transformation and singular value decomposition by Xinglin GUO, Zhenxiao SUN, Yuyao ZHOU, Lianzhi QI, Yi ZHANG

“…In view of the problem of poor adaptability and low accuracy of common evidence conflict measurement method, an evidence conflict measurement method based on Pignistic probability transformation and singular value decomposition was proposed.First, Pignistic probability transformation was used to map the evidence focal element difference to the belief difference, and the evidence composite belief function matrix was constructed.Then, the matrix features were extracted by singular value decomposition, and the matrix feature space was divided into similar subspace and conflict subspace according to singular value characteristics.Considering the similarity and conflict characteristics of the evidence matrix, and the ratio of the singular value of the conflict subspace to the singular value of the similar subspace was taken as the new conflict measure factor.Finally, the proposed method was compared with common methods in various evidence conflict scenarios, such as full conflict scenario, variable reliability scenario, variable focus element scenario, focal element nested scenario, and the results show that the proposed method has wide adaptability, high accuracy and good stability.…”
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Travel Matrix Decomposition for Understanding Spatial Long-Distance Travel Structure by Hiromichi Yamaguchi, Mashu Shibata, Shoichiro Nakayama

“…They can be interpreted as composite indicators of several variables that are treated in the travel-destination choice multinomial logit model. …”
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Optimization and Kinetics of Nickel Ion Adsorption from Electroplating Effluent onto Activated Carbon Prepared from Egg Shell by S. Anuradha Jabasingh, C. Valli Nachiyar

“…A five-level, four-variable central composite design was used to evaluate the effects of these parameters on the adsorption of Ni(II) ions onto Anas platyrhyncha egg shell. …”
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Response Surface Methodology: Optimisation of Antifungal Bioemulsifier from Novel Bacillus thuringiensis by Deepak Rajendran, Ponnusami Venkatachalam, Jayapradha Ramakrishnan

“…A quadratic equation was employed to express the response variable in terms of the independent variables. Statistical tools like student’s t-test, F-test, and ANOVA were employed to identify the important factors and to test the adequacy of the model. …”
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Hemoglobin decrease predicts untoward outcomes better than severity of anemia by Brigitta Teutsch, Zsolt Abonyi Tóth, Orsolya Ferencz, Nóra Vörhendi, Orsolya Anna Simon, Eszter Boros, Dániel Pálinkás, Levente Frim, Edina Tari, Patrícia Kalló, Endre Botond Gagyi, Tamás Hussein, Szilárd Váncsa, Vivien Vass, Andrea Szentesi, Áron Vincze, Ferenc Izbéki, Péter Hegyi, Roland Hágendorn, Imre Szabó, Bálint Erőss

“…The primary outcome, defined as a composite endpoint, included in-hospital bleeding-related mortality and the need for urgent intervention. …”
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Confirmatory factor analysis of the 8RNEVS scale in a sample of Mexican university students by Francisco Nilson Gonçalves Balbé, Omar Arodi Flores Laguna, Jose Leonardo Jimenez Ortiz, Emerald Branson Francis

“…Results: The confirmatory validity test of the 8RNEVS scale showed satisfactory goodness-of-fit indices (X²/gl = 1.593; RMSEA = 0.046; GFI = 0.916; IFI = 0.955; TLI = 0.944; CFI = 0.954). The composite reliability, assessed through the omega coefficient, was higher than 0.70 in all dimensions. …”
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Experimental study on DEM parameters calibration for organic fertilizer by the particle swarm optimization − backpropagation neural networks by Fandi Zeng, Limin Liu, Yinzeng Liu, Hongbin Bai, Chunxiao Li, Zhihuan Zhao

“…The previously identified important variables were optimized by the Central Composite Design test. …”
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Multi-technique characterization of TiO2 nanoparticles: Crystallite size, microstrain, and phase analysis for nanomaterial applications – a review by Sukarman, Budi Kristiawan, Eko Prasetya Budiana, Khoirudin, Amri Abdulah

“…This review reports the structural characterization of titanium dioxide nanomaterials and their composites, which are widely applied in catalysis, coatings, and thermal systems. …”
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Spatialization of Digital Platforms by Lianrui Jia

“…This example illustrates that, Chinese or not, capitalist platform companies engineer a composite geography to guarantee maximum flexibility and mobility for the accumulation of private wealth and, in the process, generate great power differentials. …”
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A New Institutional Sustainability Index Regarding Local Governments: The Case of Istanbul by Uğur Arcagök, Çiğdem Arıcıgil Çilan

“…In this research, the intention was to develop an institutional sustainability index based on the district municipalities in the province of Istanbul, which is one of the most significant metropolises in the world. A total of 48 variables were used in the calculation of the General Institutional Sustainability Index (social dimension with 26 variables, economic dimension with 15 variables, and environmental dimension with 7 variables). …”
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Risk of portal hypertensive complications preventable by TIPS in patients with ascites by Lorenz Balcar, Marta Tonon, Joan Valls, Valeria Calvino, Lucie Simonis, Jan Embacher, Roberta Gagliardi, Christian Sebesta, Leonie Hafner, Antonio Accetta, Lukas Hartl, Mattias Mandorfer, Michael Trauner, Paolo Angeli, Thomas Reiberger, Juan Carlos García-Pagán, Georg Semmler, Salvatore Piano

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify variables independently associated with a composite endpoint of PH-related complications (encephalopathy excluded), liver transplantation, or liver-related death. …”
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First order algorithms for computing linear and polyhedral estimates by Bekri, Yannis, Juditsky, Anatoli, Nemirovski, Arkadi

“…In this paper we (a) explain how to eliminate matrix variables, thus reducing dramatically the design dimension when passing from Interior Point to First Order optimization algorithms and (b) develop and analyse a dedicated algorithm of the latter type — Composite Truncated Level method.…”
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Optimization of Process of Dyeing Alpaca Yarn Using Indigo Carmine (C.I. Natural Blue 2) by Cristina M. Luque-Jacobo, Elizabeth Medrano de Jara, Jose Carrasco Bocangel, Edgar García-Hernández

“…The methodology was based on a central composite design (CCD) and response surface methodology (RSM) with color strength (K/S) as response variable. …”
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复合调节型大型齿轮调速装置工作油控制系统研究 by 刘忠明, 王振, 张志宏, 李纪强, 王征兵

“…Based on composite control of large scale gear variable speed device,the control system of displacement of scoop tube,inlet oil of working chamber and outlet oil of scoop tube are studied,the formula of the working oil capacity is deduced.The working oil capacities needed for different speed ratio are calculated,the relation curve between oil passing area of the inletoil control valve and speed ratio is obtained,a computational formula of the inner diameter of scoop tube is provided,the positions of scoop tube orifice in different volume ratio are computed.An important basis for the over all design of oil circuit control system for large-scale gear valiablespeed device is provided.…”
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An experimental analysis of mechanical properties for a dissimilar pattern structure in the 3-D printing of a PLA5F filament using the Taguchi method by Thamizh Selvan S, Mohandass M

“…Many automobile components and machine parts can be fabricated using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process with materials such as Polylactic Acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET-G), and polymeric composite materials (e.g., PLA with carbon fiber, PLA with glass fiber). …”
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Global data for ecology and epidemiology: a novel algorithm for temporal Fourier processing MODIS data. by Jörn P W Scharlemann, David Benz, Simon I Hay, Bethan V Purse, Andrew J Tatem, G R William Wint, David J Rogers

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>We present a novel spline-based algorithm that overcomes the processing problems of composited MODIS data. The algorithm is tested on artificial data generated using randomly selected values of both amplitudes and phases, and provides an accurate estimate of the input variables under all conditions. …”
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Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing Arginine Deiminase Production Medium for Enterococcus faecium sp. GR7 by Baljinder Kaur, Rajinder Kaur

“…GR7 and biomass production including a five-level central composite design (CCD) was employed to study the interactive effect of three-process variables. …”
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Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Provides Superior Patient Comfort and Tolerance Compared to Intravenous Midazolam in Patients Undergoing Flexible Bronchoscopy by Umesh Goneppanavar, Rahul Magazine, Bhavya Periyadka Janardhana, Shreepathi Krishna Achar

“…Ease of bronchoscopy, rescue medication requirement, and haemodynamic variables were noted. Ideal or acceptable composite score was observed in 15 and 26 patients, respectively, in group M (14.48 ± 3.65) and group D (9.41 ± 3.13), p<0.001. …”
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65 ABCD Study Child Opportunity Index Factor Structure: The association between environment and cognitive performance by Julia Harris, Bo A. Malames, Hailley R. Moore, Caitlin A Neslon, Krista M. Lisdahl

“…Results/Anticipated Results: Increased Socioeconomic Attainment and Child Education factor scores were distinctly associated with increased cognitive performance across all subscales and composite scores that include aspects of overall cognitive ability, executive functioning, and learning and memory. …”
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The pressure control of independent load port electro-hydraulic load simulation system using fixed time integral sliding mode active disturbance rejection by He Hao, Hao Yan

“…In light of the presence of substantial motion disturbances, an integrated sliding mode automatic disturbance rejection composite controller is proposed with a focus on fixed-time convergence. …”
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