Multi-Level Thresholding Based on Composite Local Contour Shannon Entropy Under Multiscale Multiplication Transform by Xianzhao Li, Yaobin Zou

“…Existing approaches predominantly rely on metaheuristic optimization algorithms, which frequently encounter local optima stagnation and require extensive parameter tuning, thereby degrading segmentation accuracy and computational efficiency. This paper proposes a Shannon entropy-based multi-level thresholding method that utilizes composite contours. …”
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Optimization of Thermal Insulation Parameters for Vertical Perimeters in Buildings with Single-Layer Walls by Walery Jezierski, Paula Szczepaniak, Cezary Leszczyński

“…Optimal parameter values were determined based on energy efficiency criteria. This information may be useful for researchers, designers, engineers, and decision-makers when making informed decisions during the design phase of heated buildings.…”
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Construction of a sugar and acid content estimation model for Miliang-1 kiwifruit during storage by LIU Li, YANG Tianyi, DONG Congying, SHI Caiyun, SI Peng, WEI Zhifeng, GAO Dengtao

“…By pinpointing the most relevant wavelengths, these methods reduce the dimensionality of the data and enhance the efficiency of the predictive models. …”
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Validity and Reability Test of Indonesian Version World Health Organization Quality of Life-HIV BREF Questionnaire to Measure The Quality of Life Patients with HIV/AIDS by Nanda N. Muhammad, Hamzah Shatri, Zubairi Djoerban, Murdani Abdullah

“…Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in HIV Integrated Service Unit Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) Jakarta in November 2016 with consecutive sampling method. …”
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Transformasi Gelombang Reguler Akibat Pemecah Gelombang Tiang Pancang Dua Baris Selang-Seling by Totok Suprijo, Gandhi Napitupulu, Juventus W.R. Ginting, Eduardo M. Simanjuntak, Faizal A.R. Abdullah, Faruq Khadami

“…The validation results of the semi-empirical formulas with the laboratory test data showed a coefficient of determination of 0.917 and a root mean square of 0.077. …”
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Blast-cooling of beef-in-sauce catering meals: numerical results based on a dynamic zero-order model by Jose A. Rabi, Evelyne Derens-Bertheau, Elisabeth Morelli, Isabelle Trezzani-Harbelot

“…Implemented in MS Excel®, the numerical procedure has successfully combined the 4th order Runge-Kutta method, to solve the governing equation, with non-linear optimization, via the built-in Solver, to determine the coefficient hc. …”
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Relationship of Online Learning Readiness with Self-Directed Learning and Information Technology Skills in Nursing and Midwifery Students by Seyyedeh Roghayeh Abdi koohi kheyli, Mojtaba Rezaei Rad, Saeed Razaghi

“…The multiple correlation coefficient (R) was equal to 0.550. The coefficient of determination (R2) was equal to 0.492, which indicates that 49.2% of the changes in students' online learning readiness scores are explained by self-directed learning variables and their information technology skills. …”
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Laboratory Tests on Open-Close Pile Jacking and Load Bearing Characteristics in Saturated Clay Soil by Qiang Song, Teng Zhang, Guangyu Zhou, Hongzhong Li, Xianghou Li, Yishun Jiang, Peng Zhao, Weihui Tian, Yonghong Wang, Chuantong Zhang, Huining Liu

“…As a method of determining the interfacial tightness between the pile and soil, the adhesion coefficient is closely related to the excess pore water pressure and earth pressure generated during the pile jacking process and can accurately reflect the mechanical mechanism of pile jacking in saturated viscous soil. …”
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Matching the Traction Qualities of Agricultural Mobile Power Vehicles with the Permissible Maximum Pressure on the Soil by A. V. Lavrov, V. G. Shevtsov, A. V. Rusanov, V. A. Kazakova

“…(Research purpose) To coordinate the maximum pressure on the soil with the permissible norms, weight utilization factors and the level of tractors energy saturation.(Materials and methods) The authors used a calculated method for determining the maximum pressure on the soil using a universal tire characteristic.…”
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The Association of Arterial Pulse Wave Velocity with Internal Carotid Artery Blood Flow in Healthy Subjects: A Pilot Study by Salahaden R. Sultan

“…Results Significant positive correlations were found between cfPWV and age (Spearman’s rho coefficient 0.33, p = 0.04), BMI (Spearman’s rho coefficient 0.32, p = 0.05), and ICA diameter (Pearson’s coefficient 0.35, p = 0.03). …”
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The Study of Constructivistic Learning Experience, Democratic Attitude, Learning Independence & Learning Motivation of Senior High School Students at Wajo Regency South Sulawesi by Muhammad Arafah, Syamsu Rijal, Sumarni, Suriyah Satar, Besse Sulfiani

“… This study employs a quantitative survey method with correlation analysis to investigate the influence of constructivist biology learning experiences, democratic attitudes, and learning independence on the learning motivation of high school students in Wajo Regency. …”
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Analyzing Worn-Out Texture Regeneration from Urban Branding Perspective Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) (Case Study: Worn-Out Texture of Shahr-e-Kord) by Dvood Mahdavi, Ali Mohammadi Gojani, Waliullah Nazari

“…The results indicated that physical and spatial interventions (path coefficient of 0.508) had the most significant impact on the effective regeneration of Shahr-e-Kord worn-out fabric followed by marketing and place promotion components (coefficient of 0.355). …”
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Laws of reflection and refraction of TE and TM polarization waves on the border of rhombic crystals by С.К. Тлеукенов, К.Н. Балабеков, З.К. Жалгасбекова

“…The validity of the Fresnel formulas for determining the coefficients of reflected and refracted waves at the boundary of anisotropic media of rhombic symmetry is shown. …”
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The role of serum catestatin in lipid metabolism disorders in patients with coronary artery disease and chronic heart failure depending on concomitant metabolic pathology by K.M. Borovyk, P.Н. Kravchun, O.I. Kadykova

“…The levels of catestatin, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the atherogenic coefficient were determined. Results. Patients in Group 1 showed a significant increase in total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the atherogenic coefficient and a decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol compared to other groups (p < 0.05). …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a Refrigerator Unit for a Refrigerated Vehicle by Wang Zhenhuan, Choi Younsung, Wang Shanshan

“…To examine the influence of different parameters of a 10 kW refrigeration unit on the performance of a refrigerated vehicle, the capacity, coefficient of performance (COP), and pressure performance of the circulation system of a refrigeration unit were tested using experimental and simulation methods. …”
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A Nonlinear Prediction Model of Antislide Pile Top Displacement Based on MIC-SVR for Jurassic Landslides by Zhiping Huang, Manman Dong, Xi Du, Yongping Guan

“…Based on the quantitative analysis of the rock mass structure characteristics of the soft and hard interbedded sliding bed in the Jurassic strata, the post-thrust force and geometric characteristics of the top of antislide pile displacement, and bending moment, the main controlling factors affecting the displacement of the top of antislide pile were determined by maximal information coefficient (MIC). …”
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The Relation among Teeth and Maxillary Dental Arch Dimensions with Anterior Teeth Angulation and Inclination by Sara M. Al-Mashhadany, Jinan Eliewy Saloom, Mohammed Nahidh

“…The unpaired t-test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test were used for data analysis. Results. …”
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Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the College Academic Perfectionism Scale (CAPS) by Faezeh Peimanpak, Simin Hosseinian, Abbas Abdollahi

“…Methods The statistical sample consisted of students, 404 (115 females and 289 males) of whom were selected by nonrandomized convenience sampling to fill out the questionnaires. …”
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MISSING POSITIVE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE SCANS OF VIDEO DERMATOSCOPY AND ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY IN CLINICALLY APPARENT PIGMENT LESIONS by S. Troyanova-Slavkova, L. Kowalzick

“…Their score values were determined and correlated with each other. Results: 28 patients - 19 males and 9 females were studied. …”
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Enhancing air quality index forecast with string reduction, entropy weight and similarity measure using K-means clustering for fuzzy inference system by Kulandhainadar Mariavalavan Ordenshiya, Govindasamy Krishnamoorthy Revathi

“…Additionally, the elbow method's cluster number determination is validated using the silhouette method for splitting the number of clusters, ensuring accurate and efficient clustering. …”
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