Cognitive link adaptation via modulation scheme classification in narrowband networks under AWGN and SUI channel conditions by Fatima Ismail, Sajid Gul Khawaja, Asad Mansoor Khan, Umer Hameed Shah, Muhammad Usman Akram, Arslan Shaukat

“…This method first predicts the modulation type (e.g., PSK, FSK, CPM), and subsequently determines the optimal parameters (M, h, L) corresponding to the identified channel conditions. …”
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Effect of feeding mechanically processed alfalfa silage on production performance of mid-lactation dairy cows by K.M. Kennedy, D.A. Pintens, K.F. Kalscheur, K.J. Shinners, J.C. Friede, M.F. Digman

“…ABSTRACT: Improving the digestibility and utilization of feedstuffs through processing methods may result in improved production and efficiency of dairy cattle. …”
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Optimization of Truck Platoon Size in Freeway Diverging Areas Based on Comprehensive Performance Evaluation by Zhifa Yang, Zongyao Li, Zhuo Yu, Wencai Sun, Jingjing Tian

“…Therefore, to balance the benefits between truck platoons and small vehicles, a comprehensive evaluation model was established, considering traffic efficiency, safety, and fuel economy. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was employed to determine the importance of each indicator, resulting in a composite score. …”
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Development and validation of digital leadership skills scale by Nadire Cavus, Seyedali Aghamiri, Nuriye Sancar

“…Moreover, by integrating the constructed scale into the existing model in the literature, we aimed to investigate the influence of the DLS scale on organisational factors, digital transformation, and enterprises’ financial performance. Research Design & Methods: We used the quantitative research method to construct the DLS scale and to test the proposed model based on a sample of 701 active employees in enterprises. …”
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Reliability of the use of foot pressure pain threshold in adults: a test-retest analysis by Lidia Mayorga-Vega, Ana Maria Jimenez-Cebrian, Francisco Javier Barón-López, Alonso Montiel-Luque, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marín, Julia Warnberg

“…The standard error of measurement (SEM) and coefficient of variation (CV) were calculated to reflect within- and between-session agreement. …”
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Forecasting Electricity Production in a Small Hydropower Plant (SHP) Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Dawid Maciejewski, Krzysztof Mudryk, Maciej Sporysz

“…Finally, after applying forecast quality measures of Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and Coefficient of Determination (R²), the most effective model was indicated. …”
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Incorporating stand parameters in nonlinear height-diameter mixed-effects model for uneven-aged Larix gmelinii forests by Muhammad Junaid Ismail, Tika Ram Poudel, Akber Ali, Lingbo Dong

“…Model performance was assessed using root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and the coefficient of determination (R2). Results identified the Ratkowsky model (M8) as the best performer, achieving the highest R2 (0.74), the lowest RMSE (16.47%) and MAE (12.50%), at statistically significant regression coefficients (p < 0.05). …”
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The impact of different DNA extraction kits and laboratories upon the assessment of human gut microbiota composition by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. by Nicholas A Kennedy, Alan W Walker, Susan H Berry, Sylvia H Duncan, Freda M Farquarson, Petra Louis, John M Thomson, UK IBD Genetics Consortium, Jack Satsangi, Harry J Flint, Julian Parkhill, Charlie W Lees, Georgina L Hold

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Determining bacterial community structure in fecal samples through DNA sequencing is an important facet of intestinal health research. …”
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Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of Supervision Evaluation and Supervisory Competence Scale by Zou Hongrong, Xu Jun, Wang Jing, Zhang Ya

“…Item analysis was conducted to assess item discrimination， with critical ratio method applied to determine which items retention. …”
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LEGAL STATUS AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SUPERVISORY BODIES IN PREVENTING OFFENSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR by Volodymyr Buha, Valentyn Tulinov, Valerii Kosse

“…The present study employed a range of general scientific methods of formal logic (analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, analogy, abstraction and modelling) as well as a number of special methods (a logico-legal method and an axiomatic method). …”
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Thick-hard strata movement law and multi-dynamic load mechanism in longwall face with ultra-large cutting height by Jiachen WANG, Zhaohui WANG, Wenchao SUN, Meng LI, Xin ZHANG, Jialong LI, Dongxin HOU

“…Large mining height technology is characterized by high yield, high efficiency, and high recovery rate. It has become the preferred technology for mining thick coal seams in Yushen mining area. …”
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The Analysis of Process of Crushing in the Vibrocavitational Homogenizer by E. V. Flisyuk, S. S. Belokurov, I. A. Narkevich, O. M. Flisyuk, D. Yu. Ivkin

“…However, fine grinding of raw materials often leads to the formation of a sediment layer that pollutes the solution with ballast substances and complicates its purification, and also reduces the yield of biologically active substances, therefore, the study of this process is necessary to control the dispersed composition in order to ensure the highest extraction efficiency in devices of this type.Materials and methods. …”
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Using an LED Light Source Coupled With Spectral Image Analysis for Non-Invasive Glucose Detection by Zhi Ting Ye, Shen Fu Tseng, Shang Xuan Tsou, Wen Tsung Ho

“…The regression equation for the red channel was y &#x003D; &#x2212;3.1184x&#x002B;148.2, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.9165, a limit of detection (LOD) of 2.27 mM, and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 6.88 mM. …”
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Transition to emergency distance learning amid COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of students’ subjective experience of the transformation of university learning environment by E. I. Kazakova, I. E. Kondrakova, Yu. L. Proekt

“…The survey results were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient, the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, and the Pearson’s chi-squared test. …”
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Effects of Different Inhibitors on the Corrosion Mitigation of Steel Rebar Immersed in NaCl-Contaminated Concrete Pore Solution by Sang-Ho Min, Han-Seung Lee, Jitendra Kumar Singh

“…Therefore, it needs a proper corrosion mitigation method. Various types of corrosion inhibitors are used to mitigate the corrosion of steel rebar in chloride-contaminated concrete; however, selecting the appropriate inhibitor and determining its optimal concentration remains a concern. …”
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Effect of OSEM Reconstruction Iteration Number and Monte Carlo Collimator Modeling on ¹⁶⁶Ho Activity Quantification in SPECT/CT by Rita Albergueiro, Vera Antunes, João Santos

“…Methods: Image quality and activity quantification were assessed through two acquisitions of the Jaszczak phantom using a Siemens Symbia Intevo Bold SPECT/CT system. …”
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Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor and cognitive markers in subjects with Alzheimer’s disease by Naybí Prendes Rivero, Levis Verde Corvo, Belkis López González, Iris Dany Carmenate Rodríguez, Nibaldo B Mesa Hernández, María A Robinson Agramonte

“…A neuropsychological test battery, and the immunoenzymatic method (ELISA), Promega Emax Kit were applied to determine the serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels. …”
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Inversion and Validation of Ocean Surface Bio-optical Parameters Using Multiplatform Ocean LiDAR by Fan YANG, Hongwei ZHANG, Ziwang LI, Peizhi ZHU, Fanqian MENG, Junwu TANG, Bingyi LIU, Songhua WU

“…The derived vertical profiles of chlorophyll-a concentration showed strong agreement with in-situ measurements, with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.84 and an average root mean square error of 0.14 μg·L–1. …”
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ARMNet: A Network for Image Dimensional Emotion Prediction Based on Affective Region Extraction and Multi-Channel Fusion by Jingjing Zhang, Jiaying Sun, Chunxiao Wang, Zui Tao, Fuxiao Zhang

“…In comparison to the existing methods, experiments conducted on the CGnA10766 dataset demonstrate that the performance of valence and arousal, as measured by Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Coefficient of Determination (R²), has improved by 4.74%, 3.53%, 3.62%, 1.93%, 6.29%, and 7.23%, respectively. …”
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GRAVITY VARIATIONS AND RECENT GEODYNAMICS OF THE SOUTH-WESTERN PART OF THE BAIKAL REGION by V. Yu. Timofeev, Ye. N. Kalish, Yu. F. Stus', D. G. Ardyukov, G. P. Arnautov, M. G. Smirnov, A. V. Timofeev, D. A. Nosov, I. S. Sizikov, E. V. Boiko, E. I. Gribanova

“…Modern methods for determination of gravity values make it possible to obtain measurements with the accuracy up to 10–9 from g0 of the normal value (up to 1 microgal = 10 m/sec2). …”
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