Flexible Hierarchical Multi-Beam Search Algorithm for Millimeter-Wave 3D MIMO Systems With Uniform Planar Arrays by Dony Darmawan Putra, Wan-Jen Huang

“…Moreover, the simulation results also show that the spectral efficiency of the precoding scheme determined using the proposed search algorithm and codebook is the highest compared to existing methods. …”
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CALCULATION OF THE DRAINLESS OPERATION MODES OF TYPE «C» VESSEL CRYOGENIC TANKS by A. Yu. Baranov, L. V. Ivanov, A. M. Andreev

“…The article proposes a method for determining the optimal tank filling level to achieve a drainless operation mode. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Strontium doped bioglass incorporated hydrogel-based scaffold for amplified bone tissue regeneration by Hamed Manoochehri, Masoud Ghorbani, Mehrdad Moosazadeh Moghaddam, Mohammad Reza Nourani, Pooyan Makvandi, Esmaeel Sharifi

“…Bone differentiation efficiency and viability of MSCs on scaffolds were determined by Alizarin Red, ALP and MTT methods. …”
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Animal Origin Compost Potential and Optimum Facility Locations in Samsun by Sinan Dündar, Hüdaverdi Bircan, Hasan Eleroğlu

“…In terms of animal distribution in Samsun province, 27 cluster numbers were preferred through Elbow method and f(K) Function method. The location of most suitable compost production centres according to the distance and the total number of animals was determined by the K-Means clustering analysis method using geographical coordinates. …”
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Target product profiles for new diagnostics to inform strongyloidiasis control programs. by Adama Kazienga, Luc E Coffeng, Sara Roose, Sake J de Vlas, Dora Buonfrate, Salvatore Scarso, Francesca Tamarozzi, Bruno Levecke

“…We also determined cost-efficient school-based survey designs for two currently available assays: Bordier Ab-ELISA and a prototype NIE-LFA.…”
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Research on identity authentication and data security of photovoltaic power generation management personnel based on blockchain technology. by Fan Xu, Dengping Zhang

“…The design comparison is analyzed with an authentication paradigm to demonstrate its applicability to microwave, optical, and RF technologies. The CHPO method demonstrated high efficiency with a mean convergence time of 54 iterations and an interval of 240, which makes it scalable. …”
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Local Similarity-Based Fuzzy Multiple Kernel One-Class Support Vector Machine by Qiang He, Qingshuo Zhang, Hengyou Wang, Changlun Zhang

“…Simultaneously, this method of calculating membership has a higher efficiency. …”
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Encapsulation of Beta vulgaris extract by electrospraying and evaluation of antimicrobial potential by Marjana Radünz, Helen Cristina dos Santos Hackbart, Taiane Mota Camargo, Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli, André Luiz Radünz, Eliezer Avila Gandra, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze

“…The extract and capsules were characterized, as well as the encapsulation efficiency determined. Antibacterial activity was determined against gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative bacteria (Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli) by the disk diffusion method using the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration. …”
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CONTROL OF MICROCONTROLLER UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE by G. A. Piskun, V. F. Alexeev

“…Effects caused by exposure to ESD MC were identified by dividing the test on the IC functional blocks and proposed methods of functional control of the MC. Procedure was developed for determining conservation performance IC, based on applying the most efficient model with optimized parameters. …”
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Evaluation of Barriers to Digital Transformation in Maritime Logistics Based on A Spherical Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Framework by Veysel Tatar

“…Purpose: The objective of this study is to identify and prioritize the barriers to the adoption of digital transformation in order to ensure more efficient and effective operation of the maritime logistics sector.Methodology: The Spherical Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (SF-AHP) method, which gives successful results in modelling uncertainty and uses Spherical fuzzy sets (SFSs), is used to rank the barriers affecting adoption of digital transformation according to their importance. …”
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Problem driven innovation design strategies research for product manufacturing process by Qian Zhao, Haiyang Wang, Xin Guo, Qiongyuan Zhang, Hong Zeng, Xianglong Li, Kai Zhang

“…In the problem identification phase, opportunities are identified and categorized based on the product context and manufacturing process, followed by problem identification and the construction of problem elements using problem analysis methods. After identifying the problems, the type of innovation required is determined, and corresponding methods are applied to generate a set of solutions with innovation potential. …”
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FPGA Implementation of Optimal 3D-Integer DCT Structure for Video Compression by J. Augustin Jacob, N. Senthil Kumar

“…A novel optimal structure for implementing 3D-integer discrete cosine transform (DCT) is presented by analyzing various integer approximation methods. The integer set with reduced mean squared error (MSE) and high coding efficiency are considered for implementation in FPGA. …”
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Convolutional neural network (CNN) configuration using a learning automaton model for neonatal brain image segmentation. by Iran Sarafraz, Hamed Agahi, Azar Mahmoodzadeh

“…CNN is considered an efficient tool in brain image segmentation. However, neonatal brain images require specific methods due to their nature and structural differences from adult brain images. …”
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Enhancing Microwave Disinfection: Impact of Sodium Chloride on Microbial Inactivation by Saleh A. Alfawaz, Ibrahim N. Alquaydheb, Amirreza Ghadimi Avval, Sara Ghayouraneh, Samir M. El-Ghazaly, Jianhong Zhou, Yuchun Du

“…This study explores the role of sodium chloride (NaCl) in enhancing the efficiency of microbial inactivation using microwave energy with two distinct methods: temperature-controlled treatment and predefined cycle. …”
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Testing the effectiveness of an algorithm for suppressing self-excited vibrations during intensive braking of a vehicle by A. V. Klimov

“…Based on field experiment method, the efficiency and effectiveness of the algorithm for suppressing self-excited vibrations during deceleration has been determined, which allows for six-fold reduction in maximum amplitudes and 3-3,5-fold reduction in averaged amplitudes, while excluding changes in the moment sign during vehicle intense deceleration.Conclusion. …”
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MAIZE AND WHEAT - TOP AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRODUCED, EXPORTED AND IMPORTED BY ROMANIA by Agatha POPESCU

“…The paper analyzed wheat and maize production, export and import in Romania in the period 2007-2016 in order to point out the main trends and factors which sustain the position of the country in the international trade. Index method, comparison method, export/production ratio, export/import ratio, gross exchange index have been determined to characterize efficiency of external trade. …”
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Preparation of Novel Silica-based Zirconium Pyrophosphate Ion-exchanger and Its Adsorption Performance for Cs+ by DIAO Xinya1, 2, HAO Lecun1, 2, MA Feng3, ZHAO Xin1, 2, JIN Qiang1, 2, , CHEN Zongyuan1, 2, , GUO Zhijun1, 2, WU Wangsuo1, 2

“…Efficient removal and recovery of radioactive Cs+ from high-level liquid waste (HLLW) is of great significance for reducing disposal cost and promoting nuclear resource recycling. …”

Modern trends in Kazakhstan agriculture in the context of integration to the world economy by G.К. Abdigul, A.М. Balkibayeva, G.А. Assanova, D.М. Iskakova

“…The following general scientific methods were used in the research: the methods of analysis, synthesis and formalization; graphical methods, methods of statistical analysis, method of comparisons, analysis of dynamics and structure; method of causal and logical relationships and dependencies; SWOT analysis and minimax analysis. …”
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Investigation of the substrate properties of fluorescently labeled pyrimidine triphosphates in recombinase polymerase amplification by A. S. Epifanov, V. E. Shershov, S. A. Surzhikov, A. V. Chudinov, S. A. Lapa

“…The following values of the substrate efficiency parameters were determined: amplification efficiency (kinetic indicator), normalized product yield, and embedding coefficient.Conclusions. …”
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A Hierarchical Archimedean Copula (HAC) model for climatic variables: an application to Kenyan data by Kevin Otieno, Linda Chaba, Linda Chaba, Evans Omondi, Evans Omondi, Collins Odhiambo, Collins Odhiambo, Bernard Omolo, Bernard Omolo

“…The structure and parameter estimation of HAC models were determined using the Recursive Maximum likelihood (RML) method. …”
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