Optimizing Activation Function for Parameter Reduction in CNNs on CIFAR-10 and CINIC-10 by Vasil Vasilev, Vasil Shterev, Maria Nenova

“…The other positive side is the faster convergence of the loss function. Unlike other well-known activation functions, such as ReLU, Tanh, and others, Exponential Partial Unit (EPU) does not overfit after 100 or more iterations. …”
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Folk High School as a Supportive Environment for Participants with High-Functioning Autism by Joel Hedegaard, Martin Hugo, Cecilia Bjursell

“…The aim of this article is to explore the Folk High School as a supportive environment for participants with neuropsychiatric functional impairments, primarily high-functioning autism, from the perspectives of the participants, the staff, and the principals. …”
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Theoretical foundations for traditional and generalized sensitivity functions for nonlinear delay differential equations by H.Thomas Banks, Danielle Robbins, Karyn L. Sutton

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AGE AND ARTERIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN MEN WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION AND LIPID METABOLISM DISTURBANCES by S. L. Petrosov

“…Aim. To assess arterial structure and function in men with arterial hypertension (AH) combined with dyslipidemia and obesity, in comparison to men with AH and normal body weight.Material and methods. …”
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Perspectives on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging research in vascular dementia by Jinhuan Yue, Jinhuan Yue, Peng Wang, Xiang-fa Guo, Zeyi Wei, Kaiting He, Nuo Li, Xiaoling Li, Qinhong Zhang, Qinhong Zhang, Xiaoqing Zhou

“…By analyzing changes in brain functional activity in VD patients as observed through rs-fMRI, this study aims to provide essential imaging insights that could support and enhance clinical treatment strategies.…”
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Neurochemical and molecular characteristics of altered brain functional activity in the anti-NMDAR encephalitis by Xiarong Gong, Wei Li, Chengsi Luo, Yanghua Tian, Jiaojian Wang, Yuan Gao, Yuanyuan Guo, Meiling Chen, Qiang Meng

“…This study aimed to investigate whether functional alterations in anti-NMDAR encephalitis are spatially associated with neurotransmitter receptor distributions and transcriptomic profiles, to uncover their neurochemical, molecular, and cellular signatures. …”
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Sacubitril/valsartan preserves regional cardiac function following myocardial infarction in rats by Einar Sjaastad Nordén, Bård Andre Bendiksen, Kaja Knudsen Bergo, Emil Knut Stenersen Espe, Gary McGinley, Almira Hasic, Ida Marie Hauge‐Iversen, Hege Katrin Ugland, Xin Shen, Michael Frisk, Nishani S. Mabotuwana, William E. Louch, Rizwan I. Hussain, Lili Zhang, Ivar Sjaastad, Alessandro Cataliotti, Geir Christensen

“…The effect of Sac/Val on regional dysfunction following myocardial infarction (MI) remains uncertain. This study aimed at understanding the effects of Sac/Val on regional function after MI. …”
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Body mass index, exercise capacity and functional status in chronic heart failure by Steve R. Noumegni, Arnaud D. Kaze, Gregg C. Fonarow, Justin B. Echouffo-Tcheugui

“…Abstract Aims This short communication aims to assess the associations of body mass index (BMI) with key functional parameters, including exercise tolerance and functional status, among individuals with chronic heart failure. …”
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Vestibular function tests are helpful in differentiating between Menière’s disease and vestibular migraine by Eleonora G. M. Vosbeek, Eleonora G. M. Vosbeek, Meinie Seelen, Aliede M. Vingerhoed, Tjard R. Schermer, Tjard R. Schermer, Suzanne C. Cannegieter, Suzanne C. Cannegieter, Gisela M. Terwindt, Tjasse D. Bruintjes, Tjasse D. Bruintjes

“…To assist in the differentiation between the two, this study aimed to compare auditory and vestibular symptoms and functions in MD and VM, and to assess the diagnostic value of the video head impulse test (vHIT) and caloric test.MethodsA cohort study was performed at a tertiary dizziness clinic in the Netherlands in MD and VM patients seen in our clinic from January 2018 until September 2024. …”
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On the Laguerre polynomial approximation errors and lower type of entire functions of irregular growth by Kumar Devendra, Alghamdi Azza M.

“…Here in this article our aim is to solve this problem by defining new lower (p,q)\left(p,q)-type by using a (p,q)\left(p,q)-scale, (p≥q≥1)\left(p\ge q\ge 1) for an entire function. …”
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Tighter bounds on the Gaussian Q-function based on wild horse optimization algorithm by Reza Etesami, Mohsen Madadi

“…The parameters of these functions are estimated using the Wild Horse Optimization (WHO), a meta-heuristic optimization algorithm, with the aim of minimizing the distance between the proposed functions and the actual GQF. …”
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The relationship between motor function, cognition, independence and quality of life in myelomeningocele patients by Carolina Lundberg Luz, Maria Clara Drummond Soares de Moura, Karine Kyomi Becker, Rosani Aparecida Antunes Teixeira, Mariana Callil Voos, Renata Hydee Hasue

“…We aimed to investigate the relationships between motor function, cognition, functional independence, quality of life, age, and lesion level in myelomeningocele patients, and investigate the influence of hydrocephalus on these variables. …”
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The Validity of Beauty in the Functionality of the Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) in Interior Surfaces of Buildings by Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din, Maryam Iranfar

“… The study aims to reach the rationale and comprehensive understanding of the notion of aesthetic value and functionality in the vertical greenery system (VGS) in the interior walls of the buildings. …”
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Effect of gamma irradiation and thermal pasteurisation on functional quality of liquid whole egg by Linda S. Kumar, V.N. Vasudevan, T. Sathu, A. Irshad, Deepa Jolly

“… The present study aimed to assess the effect of gamma irradiation and thermal pasteurisation on the functional quality of liquid whole egg. …”
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The refractory form of gastroesophageal reflux disease: clinical and endoscopical, functional and morphofunctional criteria by M. A. Osadchuk, A. M. Osadchuk, D. V. Balashov, I. M. Kvetnoy

“…Aim of investigation. To estimate activity of cells of diffuse endocrine system of the esophagus at patients with refractory form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Material and methods. …”
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Advances in CT Functional Imaging and Artificial Intelligence for Assessing Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis by Yu GUO, Jianli LIU

“…In recent years, research focusing on the application of computed tomography (CT) functional imaging and novel artificial intelligence techniques in the context of EV has gained significant attention. …”
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Dynamic automated assessment of functionally limited temporomandibular disorders using motion analysis by Ruibin Wu, Yuzhen Jiang, Yinghui Zhu, Wei Wang, Peizhu Huang, Xiaoqing Dong, Muhammad Suhail Shaikh

“…The aim was to enable clinicians to better understand temporomandibular joint function, support treatment decision-making, and provide data for documenting disease progression. …”
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Server Resource Dimensioning and Routing of Service Function Chain in NFV Network Architectures by V. Eramo, A. Tosti, E. Miucci

“…The Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology aims at virtualizing the network service with the execution of the single service components in Virtual Machines activated on Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) servers. …”
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PULSE WAVE VELOCITY AND ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION COMPARISON IN HEALTHY PEOPLE AND CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS by Yu. I. Gurfinkel, N. V. Katse, L. M. Parfenova, I. Yu. Ivanova, V. A. Orlov

“…The study aimed to identify the interrelations between pulse wave velocity (PWV) and endothelial function (EF), measured by a new non-invasive method vs. brachial artery Doppler ultrasound, as well as to investigate intima-media thickness (IMT) in carotid artery bifurcation area, in healthy people, patients with arterial hypertension (AH), and individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD). …”
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A functional interview for investigating behavioral contingencies relevant to Social Anxiety Disorder by Sandro Iêgo, Maria Júlia Ferreira Xavier Ribeiro

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to propose a Functional Interview designed to investigate behavioral contingencies that characterize patterns of socially anxious behavior related to Social Anxiety Disorder. …”
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