Structural Damage Identification Based on Rough Sets and Artificial Neural Network by Chengyin Liu, Xiang Wu, Ning Wu, Chunyu Liu

“…The proposed approach is tested with a 14-bay steel truss model for structural damage detection. The experimental results show that the damage features can be extracted efficiently from the combined utilization of RS and ANN methods even the volume of measurement data is enormous and with uncertainties.…”
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CREDIT SUPPORT FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BULGARIA: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS by Hristo KOSTOV, Nadezhda BLAGOEVA, Vanya GEORGIEVA

“…This paper examines the dynamics and significance of lending in the agricultural sector of the Republic of Bulgaria and its connection with the sector's economic contribution. Using data from the Bulgarian National Bank and FAO for 2000-2023, the analysis focuses on the structure of loans by size and term and a comparative analysis of Bulgaria with EU-27 countries. …”
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The effects of alternating heads of state on structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa by Saturnin Bertrand Nguenda Anya, Fabrice Nzepang

“…The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of alternating heads of state on structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Identification of Structural Damage in Bridges Using High-Frequency Vibrational Responses by Ivana Mekjavić

“…The present research aims to develop an effective and applicable structural damage detection method. A damage identification approach using only the changes of measured natural frequencies is presented. …”
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Consistent genes associated with structural changes in clinical Alzheimer’s disease spectrum by Yingqi Lu, Yingqi Lu, Yingqi Lu, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Liyu Hu, Qinxiu Cheng, Zhewei Zhang, Haoran Zhang, Zhuoran Xie, Yiheng Gao, Dezhi Cao, Shangjie Chen, Shangjie Chen, Jinping Xu

“…However, the neurobiological and pathogenic substrates underlying this structural atrophy across the AD spectrum remain largely understood.MethodsIn this study, we obtained structural MRI data from ADNI datasets, including 83 participants with early-stage cognitive impairments (EMCI), 83 with late-stage mild cognitive impairments (LMCI), 83 with AD, and 83 with normal controls (NC). …”
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Inference of Impulse Responses via Bayesian Graphical Structural VAR Models by Daniel Felix Ahelegbey

“…The BGSVAR framework provides a more efficient and interpretable method for estimating IRFs, which can enhance both forecasting performance and structural inferences in economic modelling. Through extensive simulations across various data-generating processes, we evaluate BGSVAR’s effectiveness in modelling dynamic interactions among US macroeconomic variables. …”
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Studies of structural and optical properties of sputtered SiC thin films by Mukesh Kumar Mukesh Kumar

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Monetary policy and income inequality in Brazil: structural vector autoregressive approach by Eshetie Woretaw Meried

“…Abstract The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of monetary policy shock on income inequality in Brazil. To estimate the Structural Vector Autoregressive (SVAR) model, time series data is gathered from the first quarter of 1998 to the last quarter of 2021. …”
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An integrated structural and biophysical approach to study carbon metabolism in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Evelyn Y.-W. Huang, Francis Kuang, Haozhe Wu, Chai Xin Yu, Xiaoxu Chen, Glenda Vasku, Le Thao Anh Nguyen, Katherine J. Jeppe, Anna K. Coussens, Brooke X.C. Kwai, Ivanhoe K.H. Leung

“…To fully understand their roles and modulation, it is crucial to investigate the relationship between their structure, catalytic mechanism, and function. In this perspective, by using three examples from our studies on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) isocitrate lyase and related proteins, we highlight how an integrated approach combining structural, activity, and biophysical data provides insights into their biological functions. …”
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Accurate segmentation of localized corrosion in structural alloys via deep learning by Liang Zhao, Jenifer Locke, Fei Xu, Tiankai Yao, Xiaolei Guo

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Structural and Dielectric Characterization of Sm2MgMnO6 by Moumin Rudra, Ritwik Maity, T.P.В Sinha

“…Rietveld refinement of X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern confirmed the formation of a single phase monoclinic structure with space group P21/n. The band gap achieved from UV-vis spectra shows the semiconducting nature of the material. …”
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STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN AGRICULTURE: SIZE, TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AND SPECIALIZATION OF POLISH FARMS by Kamila Radlińska

“…The structural changes that took place in the Polish agricultural sector after Poland’s accession to the European Union in 2004 resulted from both market processes and the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy. …”
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Population age structural transition, demographic dividend and economic growth in India by Neha Jain, Srinivas Goli, Arjun Jana

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Structural characteristics and determinants of the patent collaboration network in China's agricultural sector by Xiao Cheng

“…Drawing upon data on co-signed patents in China's agricultural sector between 2015 and 2022, this paper explores the structural characteristics and determinants of the patent collaboration network in agricultural technology involving universities (U), enterprises (E) and research institutes (R). …”
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A Study on the Structural Impact of FLNG Topside Piperack Module Enlargement by Eun-Hak Lee, Tak-Kee Lee

“…To minimize the production time of floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) units, which are eco-friendly offshore structures, builders are exploring methods to extend the length of piperacks. …”
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Optimizing Artificial Neural Networks For The Evaluation Of Asphalt Pavement Structural Performance by Gaetano Bosurgi, Orazio Pellegrino, Giuseppe Sollazzo

“…In particular, input factor quality (structural, traffic, climatic), “homogeneity” of training data records and the actual net topology have been investigated. …”
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WOODEN BRIDGES IN AMAZONIA: RECOMMENDING REGIONAL FOREST SPECIES FOR STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE by Ibanez Dutra Munhoz, Marcos Cesar de Moraes Pereira, Adriano José Nogueira Lima, Estevão Vicente Cavalcanti Monteiro de Paula

“…To this end, bibliographic data on the species identified in two bridges on the BR319 was studied, selecting and separating them into groups, for use at points most susceptible to attack and points subject to the weather, which meet the structural calculation, and also have good dimensional stability. …”
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Effect of Confinement on the Structural, Dielectric, and Dynamic Properties of Liquid Crystals in Anopores by Pavel V. Maslennikov, Alex V. Zakharov

“…Based on data from broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) and a molecular model based on the Landau–de Gennes concept, the effect of confinement on the structural, dielectric, and dynamic properties of 4-n-pentyl-4′-cyanobiphenyl (5CB) in the nematic phase is studied. …”
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Structural behavior of Lightweight and High strength Layered Hollow Core Slabs by Louay A. Aboul-Nour, Ahmed S. Eisa, Asmaa El-Ghamry

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The Study of the Spatial Heterogeneity and Structural Evolution of the Producer Services Trade Network by Yan Li, Xuehan Liang, Qingbo Huang

“…Thirdly, the producer services trade network has a significant core-periphery structure, the “spaghetti bowl” effect, which leads to a downward trend in the number of core and semi-peripheral countries. …”
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