The Arctan-X Family of Distributions: Properties, Simulation, and Applications to Actuarial Sciences by Ibrahim Alkhairy, M. Nagy, Abdisalam Hassan Muse, Eslam Hussam

“…A rigorous Monte Carlo simulation analysis is used to determine the efficiency of the obtained estimators. …”
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The Moderating Effect of Dynamic Capabilities and Institutional Context on Internationalization of Turkish Business Groups by Tuğba Kaplan, Kader Şahin

“…The scope of the study consists of eleven multinational TBGs with FDI exceeding 100 million USD and a two-stage mixed method was used. In the qualitative methodology, person-to-person interviews and content analysis were used for determining TBGs’ internationalization motives and DC. …”
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Optimal location and size of electric vehicle charging and discharging stations in distribution networks with integrated distributed generations by Minh Thien Vo, Thi Lan Anh Tran, Quang Ai Nguyen, Trung Khanh Tran, Ngoc Dieu Vo

“…In this study, we propose a computational model to determine the optimal location and size of EVCS applying V2G technique in a distribution network integrating distributed generation sources (DG) with the goal of minimizing active power loss, using an improved method combining the firefly algorithm with the quantum-inspired evolutionary algorithm (QBFA) to find solutions for the problem. …”
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A Hybrid Multi-Strategy Optimization Metaheuristic Algorithm for Multi-Level Thresholding Color Image Segmentation by Amir Seyyedabbasi

“…The COSGO algorithm is applied using two objective functions, Otsu’s method and Kapur’s entropy, to determine optimal multi-level thresholds. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF ANGULAR DEVIATIONS OF THE VERTICAL SURFACES OF TEETH STUMPS OBTAINED DURING ODONTOPREPARATION FOR FIXED ORTHOPEDIC STRUCTURES (METAL-CERAMIC AND SOLID CROWNS) by I. O. Buentsov

“…Odontoreparation is fundamental to ensure the functional efficiency, high aesthetics and durability of fixed prostheses. …”
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Motion Planning for Mobile Manipulators Based on an Improved A* Algorithm and Manipulability by Cao Yi, Zhu Boyu, Gu Chao, Zhao Zhihua, Guo Yinhui

“…Finally, a mobile manipulator system consisting of a DIY six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) manipulator and Turtlebot2 mobile platform was employed to conduct comprehensive motion planning experiments in indoor environment, which verifies the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed method.…”
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Analysis of Sluice Foundation Seepage Using Monitoring Data and Numerical Simulation by Fan Xuefeng, Zhenyu Wu, Liu Lijun, Yanfeng Wen, Shu Yu, Zhao Zepeng, Zefa Li

“…In this paper, an approach based on response surface method (RSM) for calibration of permeability coefficients was proposed, and the efficiency of parameter calibration is improved by constructing the response surface equation instead of time-consuming finite element calculation of foundation seepage. …”
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Distribution Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Typical Soil Profiles of Muchuan County, Sichuan Province by Bixia LIAO, Wenling SHEN, Ling HE

“…However, due to the wide area of contaminated soil and the complex composition of pollution sources, the current soil remediation work still faces huge problems.OBJECTIVESTo study the vertical distribution characteristics of heavy metals in soil, the relationship between soil heavy metals and soil nutrient elements, as well as the degree of pollution and potential ecological risks.METHODSThe contents of Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); As content was determined by hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS); P and K2O contents were determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF); N content was determined by oxidation combustion gas chromatography (GC); Hg content was determined by cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry (CV-AFS); Organic carbon content was determined by high-frequency combustion infrared absorption method (IR); potentiometric method (POT) was used to measure soil pH value. …”
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Establishment of a pseudovirus neutralization assay for TGEV by Haojie Wang, Jianxing Chen, Lihong Xue, Yue Sun, Tongqing An, Yue Wang, Hongyan Chen, Changqing Yu, Changyou Xia, He Zhang

“…The pNT method provides a scalable, efficient, and reliable tool for TGEV antibody evaluation, with broad potential applications in pathogen detection and vaccine assessment.…”
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Heuristic modeling of the process of milling aviation parts with opposed end mills by synthesis of a predictive model by E. A. Shestakova, V. O. Ievlev, R. M. Yanbaev

“…Optimum values of exponents and appropriate coefficients for simplexes of the mathematical model were determined. …”
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Predicting the Future Attendance of Women in Sport for All Spaces in Zanjan Based on the Social Marketing Mix by Hossein Kordloo, Abbas Naghizadeh-Baghi, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh, Nasrin Azizian Kohan

“…Descriptive and inferential statistics including Pearson correlation coefficient test and multiple regression test (simultaneous method) were used for analysis.  …”
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Experience of amplitude-frequency estimation of ground vibrations in the range of 0,05–0,5 Hz using the sensing element of the GNU-KV gravimeter by A. P. Belov, A. M. Lobanov, A. M. Erokhin

“…When determining the amplitude of ground vibrations in mm and their acceleration in mGal, the conversion coefficient for the results of a digital signal obtained by GNU-KV and inertial accelerations in mGal was determined.Conclusion. …”
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Utilization of Egg-shell, a Locally Available Biowaste Material, for Adsorptive Removal of Congo Red from Aqueous Solution by Shahanaz Parvin, Al- Mamun, Md. Fazle Rubbi, Md. Abdur Ruman, Md. Moshiur Rahman, Biplob Kumar Biswas

“…All adsorptive experiments were carried out in a batch method. Experiments were conducted to understand the consequence of different functioning parameters, for example, the pH of the solution, adsorbent dosage, reaction time, and initial adsorbate concentration. …”
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Spectrophotometric analysis of artesunate injections available in community pharmacies in Northern and Western Uganda by Ebere Emilia Ayogu, Emmanuel Aryon Ngolryeko, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Ibrahim Garba Wawata, Bashir Olaniyi Sadiq

“…This was validated and used to assay 27 brands of artesunate.Results In the spectrophotometric assay method used, Beer Lambert’s law was obeyed within the range of 20 µg/ml–140 µg/ml with linear regression equation of y = 0.012 + 0.030 and correlation coefficient of (R2) 0.999 (n = 9). …”
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Relationship between Internet Addiction and Depression among Secondary School Students in Kordkuy, Iran, with an Emphasis on the Type of Virtual Network by Ebrahim Salehi Omran, Meymanat Abedini baltork, Mostafa Azizi Shomami, Kosar Keshavarz

“…The sample size was determined as 288 cases based on the Morgan sampling table. …”
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Influence of Corrupt Practices on Students’ Moral and Spiritual Development in Taraba State Institutions of Higher Learning by Salama Bako, Godswill Moses

“…Data were gathered using a questionnaire titled “Corrupt Practices, Student’s Moral and Spiritual Development Questionnaire (CPSMDQ),” which had a reliability coefficient of 0.69 as determined by the Cronbach alpha method. …”
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Analytical Solutions for the Mechanical Responses of Shallow Double-Arched Tunnel Subjected to Symmetric Loads by Song Yang, Rui Dai, Zubin Ai, Xiaochang Li, Chao Zhang, Xin Huang

“…The internal forces within a double-arched tunnel are difficult to be determined due to its special geometry and complex interactions with surrounding rock masses. …”
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Susceptibility analysis of glacier debris flow by investigating glacier changes based on remote sensing imagery and deep learning: A case study by Shiying Yang, Gang Mei, Yuan Zhang

“…Eventually, according to the glacier ablation, the correction coefficient was determined, which modified the geomorphic information entropy theory, and further analyzed the susceptibility of glacier debris flow in Zelongnong ravine. …”
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FEATURES OF ELECTROMECHANICAL ACOUSTIC ENERGY CONVERSION BY CYLINDRICAL PIEZOCERAMIC TRANSDUCERS WITH INTERNAL SCREENS IN COMPOSITION OF FLAT SYSTEMS by A. G. Leiko, I. V. Kandrachuk, A. O. Sviatnenko

“…The purpose of the work is to determine the peculiarities of the electromechanical acoustic transformation of energy by cylindrical piezoceramic radiators with internal screens in the composition of flat systems, taking into account all types of interaction.The research was carried out by the method of bound fields in multiply connected domains with the use of addition theorems for the cylindrical wave functions. …”
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PERFUSION DYSFUNCTION IN ACUTE PANCREATITIS: PERSPECTIVES IN IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS AND STRATIFICATION by N.R. Kerbazh, S.I. Panasenko

“…To date, the problem of stratification and differential diagnosis of AP in the early stages remains unresolved, which encourages the search for new methods of diagnosis and prediction of the severity of AP. …”
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