Conjugate Gradient Algorithm Based on Aitken's Process for Training Neural Networks by Khalil Abbo, Hind Mohammed

“…Conjugate gradient methods constitute excellent neural network training methods, because of their simplicity, numerical efficiency and their very low memory requirements. …”
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A Distributed Conjugate Gradient Online Learning Method over Networks by Cuixia Xu, Junlong Zhu, Youlin Shang, Qingtao Wu

“…In a distributed online optimization problem with a convex constrained set over an undirected multiagent network, the local objective functions are convex and vary over time. Most of the existing methods used to solve this problem are based on the fastest gradient descent method. …”
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Fabrication of hydrogels with steep stiffness gradients for studying cell mechanical response. by Raimon Sunyer, Albert J Jin, Ralph Nossal, Dan L Sackett

“…The hydrogels can be covalently functionalized with uniform coatings of proteins that promote cell adhesion. …”
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Stochastic Multiple Chaotic Local Search-Incorporated Gradient-Based Optimizer by Hang Yu, Yu Zhang, Pengxing Cai, Junyan Yi, Sheng Li, Shi Wang

“…In this study, a hybrid metaheuristic algorithm chaotic gradient-based optimizer (CGBO) is proposed. The gradient-based optimizer (GBO) is a novel metaheuristic inspired by Newton’s method which has two search strategies to ensure excellent performance. …”
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Changing intra‐ and interspecific interactions across sedimentary and environmental stress gradients by Emily J. Douglas, Judi Hewitt, Andrew M. Lohrer, Fabrice Stephenson

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A Chebyshev–Halley Method with Gradient Regularization and an Improved Convergence Rate by Jianyu Xiao, Haibin Zhang, Huan Gao

“…Moreover, it maintains local superlinear convergence for strongly convex functions. Numerical experiments demonstrate that the proposed method compares favorably with similar methods in terms of efficiency and applicability.…”
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The multiscale brain structural re-organization that occurs from childhood to adolescence correlates with cortical morphology maturation and functional specialization. by Yirong He, Debin Zeng, Qiongling Li, Lei Chu, Xiaoxi Dong, Xinyuan Liang, Lianglong Sun, Xuhong Liao, Tengda Zhao, Xiaodan Chen, Tianyuan Lei, Weiwei Men, Yanpei Wang, Daoyang Wang, Mingming Hu, Zhiying Pan, Haibo Zhang, Ningyu Liu, Shuping Tan, Jia-Hong Gao, Shaozheng Qin, Sha Tao, Qi Dong, Yong He, Shuyu Li

“…Furthermore, the developmental changes in coupling between multiscale structural and functional connectivity were correlated with functional specialization refinement, as evidenced by changes in the participation coefficient. …”
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Statistical Structural Damage Detection of Functionally Graded Euler–Bernoulli Beams Based on Element Modal Strain Energy Sensitivity by Delei Yang, Chunyan Kang, Sihan Cheng, Zhongming Hu, Adesola Ademiloye

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Prediction of suspended sediment concentration in fluvial flows using novel hybrid deep learning model by Sadra Shadkani, Yousef Hemmatzadeh, Amirreza Pak, Soroush Abolfathi

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Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Hepatic Venous Outflow and Renal Function after Conventional versus Piggyback Liver Transplantation. by Marília D'Elboux Guimarães Brescia, Paulo Celso Bosco Massarollo, Ernesto Sasaki Imakuma, Sérgio Mies

“…A Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) approach was used for comparison of longitudinal measurements of renal function.<h4>Results</h4>FHVP-CVP gradient > 3 mm Hg was observed in 26.7% (4/15) of the patients in the conventional group and in 17.6% (3/17) in the piggyback group (p = 0.68). …”
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Bioinspired piezoelectric patch design for sonodynamic therapy: a preclinical mechanistic evaluation of rotator cuff repair and functional regeneration by Rui Shi, Rui Shi, Fei Liu, Qihuang Qin, Pinxue Li, Ziqi Huo, You Zhou, Chunyan Jiang

“…Following rotator cuff injury repair, the lack of a compositional, structural, and functional gradient at the interface results in stress concentration and a high rate of postoperative re-tears. …”
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Variation in plant functional traits explains the substitution distribution and allocation strategy of Stipa species across natural grasslands of Ningxia, Northern China by Jun Yang, Xiaowei Li, Junlong Yang, Shuang Yu, Hongmei Zhang, Bo Yang

“…Abstract Functional traits reflect plants' adaptability to their environment, and environmental gradients influence their distribution. …”
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Some Properties for Adjustable Entropy Function Method and Its Application to Power Systems Dynamic Economic Dispatch with Wind Integrated by Yaming Ren

“…The existence of a min function makes the dynamic economic dispatch model nondifferentiable, which results in the inability to directly use the traditional mathematical methods based on gradient information to solve the model. …”
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Functional characterization of S100A8 and S100A9 in altering monolayer permeability of human umbilical endothelial cells. by Liqun Wang, Haihua Luo, Xiaohuan Chen, Yong Jiang, Qiaobing Huang

“…In this present study, the effects of homo S100A8, S100A9 and their hetero-complex S100A8/A9 on endothelial barrier function were tested respectively in cultured human umbilical venous endothelial cells (HUVECs). …”
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CryoSCAPE: Scalable immune profiling using cryopreserved whole blood for multi-omic single cell and functional assays by Alexander T. Heubeck, Cole Phalen, Neel Kaul, Peter J. Wittig, Jessica Garber, Morgan Weiss, Palak C. Genge, Zachary Thomson, Claire Gustafson, Julian Reading, Peter J. Skene

“…Additionally, cryopreserved whole blood was demonstrated to be compatible with functional assays, enabling this sample preservation method for clinical research. …”
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Development of a neural network-based risk prediction model for mild cognitive impairment in older adults with functional disability by Deyan Liu, Yuge Tian, Min Liu, Shangjian Yang

“…Methods This study, based on data from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), focuses on older adults with functional disability as the target population. LASSO regression, combined with univariable and multivariable logistic regression, was employed to select feature variables for predictive modeling. …”
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Meta-Analysis of 16S rRNA Sequencing Reveals Altered Fecal but Not Vaginal Microbial Composition and Function in Women with Endometriosis by Astrid Torraco, Sara Di Nicolantonio, Martina Cardisciani, Eleonora Ortu, Davide Pietropaoli, Serena Altamura, Rita Del Pinto

“…Fecal and vaginal microbial diversity, differential abundance, and functional analysis based on disease status were assessed. …”
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The effect of mavacamten on echocardiographic parameters, cardiac function and biomarkers in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients, a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zina Otmani, Noura Abdrabou, Hazem Ayman Elsayed, Mazen Negmeldin Aly Yassin, Mohamed Abouzid, Mahmoud Diaa Hindawi, Ayman K. Awad

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Using MUC2 mucin producing tumorigenic human goblet-like cells to uncover functional properties of the mucus barrier by Hayley Gorman, France Moreau, Elise Beaupré, Nitin Nitin, Wesley F. Zandberg, Kirk Bergstrom, Paul M. K. Gordon, Antoine Dufour, Kris Chadee

“…These results highlight the importance of regulatory genes for proper mucus production in providing barrier function and homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract that is markedly affected by metabolic stress and glycosylation prevalent in colonic carcinomas.…”
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The Possibilities of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Reflect Functional and Structural Graft Changes 1 Year After Kidney Transplantation by Andrejus Bura, Gintare Stonciute-Balniene, Laura Velickiene, Inga Arune Bumblyte, Ruta Vaiciuniene, Antanas Jankauskas

“…T1 mapping by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as a promising method to assess renal structure and function. This study aimed to determine the potential of MRI as a diagnostic tool for evaluating graft function and structural changes in kidney grafts 1 year after transplantation. …”
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