A Model for Fat Content Detection in Walnuts Based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by Langqin Luo, Honghua Zhang, Yu Wang, Jianliang Zhang, Rui Zhang, Shan Gao, Yuanyong Dian, Zijin Bai, Chunhui Feng, Ze Zhang

“…Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) is an efficient and accurate method for fat content detection in walnuts. …”
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Age- and sex-specific reference values for CT-based low skeletal muscle quantity and quality in healthy living kidney donors by David Martin, Paola Dolce, Martin Hübner, Tobias Zingg, David Fuks, Jean-Pierre Venetz, Damien Maier, Maurice Matter, Fabio Becce

“…The present study aimed to determine age- and sex-specific reference values for CT-based skeletal muscle markers in a healthy population, and to correlate them with serum creatinine and 24-h urinary creatinine excretion (24h-UCE).MethodsSkeletal muscle index (SMI) - a marker of muscle mass/quantity - and skeletal muscle radiation attenuation (SMRA) and intermuscular adipose tissue index (IMATI) - markers of muscle quality/myosteatosis - were determined using a deep-learning-based method from axial CT images at the level of the 3rd lumbar vertebra in living kidney donors assessed between 01/2005 and 05/2023. …”
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Effects of Different Fertilization Measures on Bacterial Community Structure in Seed Production Corn Fields by Yirong Yang, Zhenhua Zhao, Bo Dong, Rui Zhang, Jing Jiang, Fengjie Ma, Yingying Zhang, Jianhua Zhao, Dandan Du, Jindong Qiu, Chong Li

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Spiking Neural Networks Optimized by Improved Cuckoo Search Algorithm: A Model for Financial Time Series Forecasting by Panke Qin, Yongjie Ding, Ya Li, Bo Ye, Zhenlun Gao, Yaxing Liu, Zhongqi Cai, Haoran Qi

“…Applied to futures market price difference prediction, experimental results demonstrate that ICS-SNN achieves reductions of 13.82% in MAE, 21.27% in MSE, and 15.21% in MAPE, while improving the coefficient of determination (R²) from 0.9790 to 0.9822, compared to the baseline SNN. …”
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Sensitivity analysis of heat transfer optimization in a buoyancy driven slip flow of Williamson-tri-hybrid nanofluid over thin needle using RSM by Mohamed Bouzidi, Sohail Rehman, Fisal Asiri, Refka Ghodhbani, Vineet Tirth

“…The Runge-Kutta (RK-4) method is used to numerically solve the governing problem. …”
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A Robust Algorithm for Estimating Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Using Sentinel-2: Case Study in Coastal Waters of Teluk Awur, Jepara, Indonesia by Anis Yasmin Sabila, Lilik Maslukah, Anindya Wirasatriya, Elis Indrayanti, Indra Budi Prasetyawan, Sugeng Widada

“…Remote sensing is one of the most effective and efficient methods to monitor TSS with cost-effective operations. …”
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Limited data based kinetic modeling and optimization of propionic acid synthesis over supported Rh/C catalyst by László Balogh, Jenő Bódis, Botond Szilágyi, Ágnes Bárkányi, Attila Egedy

“…Yet, using the apriori knowledge about the process (i.e., the microkinetics of the reactions), the data enabled the kinetic model identification, resulting in a fitting on the measured outputs characterized by a coefficient of determination of 0.76. The operating parameters were optimized by using this model to enhance the energy and material efficiency of the process. …”
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Layered Soil Moisture Retrieval and Agricultural Application Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Vegetation Suppression Technology: A Case Study of Youyi Farm, China by Zhonghe Zhao, Yuyang Li, Kun Liu, Chunsheng Wu, Bowei Yu, Gaohuan Liu, Youxiao Wang

“…After vegetation suppression, the coefficient of determination (R²) exceeded 0.8 for all soil layers, while the mean absolute error (MAE) decreased by 35.1% to 49.8%. …”
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Forecasting the development of poultry farming based on time series by Anatolii Kulyk, Katerina Fokina-Mezentseva, Alla Saiun, Daryna Saiun

“…The study successfully applied advanced data science methods to predict changes in poultry population using a number of efficient models. …”
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Evaluation of Waste with High Organic Content in Energy Production by Esin Hande Bayrak Işık, Semire Kalpakçı Yokuş

“…First of all, the C/N ratio of randomly selected kitchen wastes was determined, and it was found as 34.30. The mixing ratios with ovine manure were determined by considering the C/N ratio that was found. …”
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Research on the Maximum Regenerative Energy Commutation Control Strategy of a Dual-Mode Synergistic Energy Recovery Pump-Controlled Grinder by Bo Yu, Gexin Chen, Keyi Liu, Guishan Yan, Yaou Zhang, Yinping Liu

“…Large-inertia pump-controlled grinding machines experience significant energy loss and potential hydraulic shock during frequent high-speed table reciprocation. Traditional control methods often neglect to address efficient energy recovery during the dynamic commutation phase. …”
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Discrete choice modelling of hypertension patients’ preferences for attributes of a public medical facility in Ibadan, Nigeria by Oluwaseun Aramide Otekunrin, Tekiyat Abiola Adebisi, Sururoh Adeniran-Babatunde, Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin

“…Methods A Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) that utilized three hypothetical medical facilities was used for the study. …”
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Variogram modelling optimisation using genetic algorithm and machine learning linear regression: application for Sequential Gaussian Simulations mapping by André William Boroh, Alpha Baster Kenfack Fokem, Martin Luther Mfenjou, Firmin Dimitry Hamat, Fritz Mbounja Besseme

“…The study combines GA and machine learning to optimise variogram parameters, including range, sill, and nugget, by minimising the root mean square error (RMSE) and maximising the coefficient of determination (R2). The experimental variograms were computed and modelled using theoretical models, followed by optimisation via evolutionary algorithms. …”
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Enteric-coated microencapsulation improves the therapeutic effect of cinnamon oil on artificially infected chicken with Escherichia coli by Huanling Xing, Fang Zhou, Jianhao Lin, Junfeng Ban, Junyi Huang, Xinghai Li, Hanjun He, Yanqun Li, Mei Bai, Xiangxiu Liang, Hong Wu

“…Dissolution of enteric CEO microcapsules was determined by the paddle method. We observed that the low-dose CEO microcapsule (APEC+MCL) with at least 75 % lower CEO content increased the bioavailability of CEO. …”
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Preparation and Adsorption Performance of Polyacrylamide/<italic>Nicandra Physalodes </italic>(L.) <italic>Gaertn</italic> Composite Material for Congo Red Removal by GUO Wanjin, SUN Hao, CAO Chuqing, ZHAO Lijun

“…Therefore, it is imperative to explore the development of an efficient, non-polluting, and convenient post-treatment adsorbent for Congo red in wastewater.MethodsA composite adsorbent was created using <italic>Nicandra physalodes </italic>(L.) …”
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Optimization and Modelling of Chemical Oxygen Demand Removal by ANAMMOX Process Using Response Surface Methodology by Ali Jalilzadeh, Ramin Nabizadeh, Alireza Mesdaghinia, Aliakbar Azimi, Simin Nasseri, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Kazem Naddafi

“…Finally, the analysis of the optimum conditions, performed by the response surface method, predicted COD removal efficiency of 81.07% at the optimum condition.…”
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Accurate irrigation decision-making of winter wheat at the filling stage based on UAV hyperspectral inversion of leaf water content by Xuguang Sun, Baoyuan Zhang, Menglei Dai, Cuijiao Jing, Kai Ma, Boyi Tang, Kejiang Li, Hongkai Dang, Limin Gu, Wenchao Zhen, Xiaohe Gu

“…The SPA-RF model was found to be the most effective, with determination coefficients (R²) of 0.95 and 0.96, root mean square errors (RMSE) of 3.00 % and 2.70 %, and normalized root mean square errors (NRMSE) of 6.47 % and 6.01 %, respectively. …”
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Evaluation and Comparison of Resource sustainability of Two Forest Reserves in Hamadan Province by Mohsen Akbari, Alireza Ildoromi, Farhad Ghasemi Aghbash, Iman Pajohan

“…In this study, a combined method, including multi-criteria AHP evaluation method and sustainability indicators the guidelines of the 505th issue of the Forests and Rangelands Organization have been used to determine and prioritize indicators of sustainable forest management at the local level. …”
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Distinguishing novel coronavirus influenza A virus pneumonia with CT radiomics and clinical features by Lianyu Sui, Huan Meng, Jianing Wang, Wei Yang, Lulu Yang, Xudan Chen, Liyong Zhuo, Lihong Xing, Yu Zhang, Jingjing Cui, Xiaoping Yin

“…Abstract Objectives To differentiate novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) with influenza A virus (IAV) pulmonary infection based on computed tomography (CT) radiomics features combined with clinical feature. Methods A total of 292 patients were enrolled, as NCP determined with reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and abnormal chest CT findings and IAV pulmonary infection confirmed by nucleic acid test with pneumonia lesion in the chest CT, retrospectively. …”
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Using individual tractor wheel drive through electric traction by А. V. Bizhaev, S. M. Vetrova, A. S. Barchukova, N. S. Krivyh

“…They are mainly powered by diesel engines with an efficiency of about 40 percent. Electric motors boast an efficiency of 95 percent, presenting the opportunity to serve as independent drives for tractor wheels. …”
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