The Estimating Parameter and Number of Knots for Nonparametric Regression Methods in Modelling Time Series Data by Autcha Araveeporn

“…This research aims to explore and compare several nonparametric regression techniques, including smoothing splines, natural cubic splines, B-splines, and penalized spline methods. The focus is on estimating parameters and determining the optimal number of knots to forecast cyclic and nonlinear patterns, applying these methods to simulated and real-world datasets, such as Thailand’s coal import data. …”
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Ion-6: A Positionless Self-Deploying Method for Wireless Sensor Networks by Shih-Chang Huang

“…Maximizing the sensing coverage depends on effectively determining the locations of sensors. In this paper, a self-deploying method named as Ion-6 is proposed. …”
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Positivity-Preserving Discontinuous Galerkin Methods on Triangular Meshes for Macroscopic Pedestrian Flow Models by L. Yang, H. Liang, J. Du, S. C. Wong

“…Our method can efficiently model real-life complex computational regions and avoid nonphysical solutions and simulation blow-ups. …”
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Advances in UAV Path Planning: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Challenges, and Future Directions by Wenlong Meng, Xuegang Zhang, Lvzhuoyu Zhou, Hangyu Guo, Xin Hu

“…A fundamental aspect of UAV autonomy lies in route optimization, which determines efficient paths while considering factors like mission goals, safety, and power consumption. …”
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Comparison of Three Methods for the Estimation of Pineal Gland Volume Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Niyazi Acer, Ahmet Turan Ilıca, Ahmet Tuncay Turgut, Özlem Özçelik, Birdal Yıldırım, Mehmet Turgut

“…The objective of the current paper was to determine the pineal gland volume using stereological methods and by the region of interest (ROI) on MRI. …”
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A comparison of statistical methods for deriving occupancy estimates from machine learning outputs by Lydia K. D. Katsis, Tessa A. Rhinehart, Elizabeth Dorgay, Emma E. Sanchez, Jake L. Snaddon, C. Patrick Doncaster, Justin Kitzes

“…These data are often analysed using occupancy models, yet methods for integrating machine learning outputs with these models are rarely compared. …”
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Improvement of part service properties under surface plastic deformation treatment by dynamic methods by Alexandra Sergeyevna Shvedova

“…The process of improving the surface layer quality and service properties of the machine parts in response to the treatment of the surface plastic deformation (SPD) using the dynamic methods is studied. The aim of the work is to improve the efficiency and reliability of the surface layer processing through the use of the adequate theoretical models at the technological design stage. …”
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Comparative description of the use of modern methods of hormonal contraception for women with excessive body mass by I. B. Gridina

“…Methods and results. The tolerability and ease of use of different types of hormonal contraception have been studied in 72 women with excessive body mass to determine the reliability and acceptability of modern hormonal contraceptives. …”
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Quality of life indicators in assessing the results of various surgical treatment methods for cervical myelopathy by A. A. Chekhonatsky, N. E. Komleva, V. N. Nikolenko, V. A. Chekhonatsky

“…Quality of life indicators are widely used to determine the efficiency of various medical therapies for cervical myelopathy; however, but these have been insufficiently studied in assessing the results of surgical treatment for this pathology. …”
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Health Workers’ Perspectives on Mobile Health Care Learning Stickiness: Mixed Methods Study by Sabila Nurwardani, Putu Wuri Handayani

“…The research framework was based on the stimulus-organism-response theory. MethodsThis study used a mixed methods approach, including a web-based questionnaire (quantitative data) and interviews (qualitative data). …”
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A Prevalence study of Entamoeba spp. in Basrah Province using Different Detection Methods by Athraa Abd-ulameer Al-Hilfy, Maha Khalil Al-Malak, Muslim Abdulrahman Al-Tomah

“…This study aims to determine the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar and Entamoeba moshkovskii by three methods of diagnosis (microscopic examination, cultivation and PCR) that were compared to obtain an accurate diagnosis of Entamoeba spp. during amoebiasis. …”
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GAINS IN PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT METHODS OF COLLECTING ENTOMOLOGICAL MATERIALS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND FAUNAL STUDIES ON COLEOPTERA by B. N. Saypulaeva

“…We have used the traditional methods of collection (hand picking, pitfall traps, pitfall traps with increased light, light traps), processing and determination of materials. …”
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Determination of Phenolic Compounds from Lignin Decomposition Products in Marine Sediments by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry by Jianbo YANG, Junhui CHEN, Xiuping HE, Jiuming WANG, Ming XIN, Xia SUN, Baodong WANG

“…The degradation degree of terrestrial organic matter in most sampling stations is medium or high, but there is still a small amount of fresh plant debris. The proposed method has the advantages of high efficiency, simple for sample pretreatment, and is a powerful technique for the determination of main decomposition product phenolic compounds of lignin in marine sediments.…”
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Influence of basic soil treatment methods on productivity of various links of grain crop rotation by N. I. Mamsirov, K. Kh. Khatkov, A. A. Makarov

“…During 2016–2019 agricultural years studies were carried out to establish the optimal method of soil cultivation and determine the proportion of the influence of predecessors on the productivity of the main crop of the foothill zone of Adygea – winter wheat, in various links of the crop rotation. …”
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Application of fuzzy MCDM methods to Optimize Supplier Selection in Oil and Gas Industry of Oman by Mehdi Abdollahi Kamran, Samira Afsharfar, Fatma Al Mawali, Reza Babazadeh, Marya Al Balushi

“…One of the most critical concerns in supply chain management (SCM) is supplier selection, which significantly impacts an organization's efficiency and market agility. Balancing ordinal and basic criteria in supplier selection has become increasingly crucial in recent years within SCM. …”
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Non-thermal innovations in solid food processing: Eco-friendly alternatives to thermal methods by Sara Keshvari Khojasteh, Ameneh Elmizadeh, Mozhdeh Sarraf, Sona Dodange

“…Conventional thermal methods, which commonly are used, can effectively inactive microorganisms and therefore prolong shelf life of foods but energy consumption of these methods is usually high and therefore cause some minus effects on processed food products like degradation of nutrients and undesirable sensory changes. …”
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Shale volume estimation using machine learning methods from the southwestern fields of Iran by Parirokh Ebrahimi, Ali Ranjbar, Yousef Kazemzadeh, Ali Akbari

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Study on Connectivity of Fractured-Vuggy Marine Carbonate Reservoirs Based on Dynamic and Static Methods by Yintao Zhang, Chengyan Lin, Lihua Ren, Chong Sun, Jing Li, Zhicheng Wang, Guojin Xu

“…The research provides technical support for the accurate evaluation of marine carbonate reservoirs and contributes to enhancing the efficiency of oil and gas exploration and development.…”
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Features of Combustion of Water-fuel Emulsions with Different Methods of Introducing Water into the Combustion Zone by Kolbasenko O.V., Dymo B.V., Anastasenko S.M., Shostak O.V.

“…The main purpose of the article is to conduct research on combustion quality and determine nitrogen oxide concentrations for various methods of introducing water into the combustion chamber zone. …”
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Slope Stability Monitoring Methods and Technologies for Open-Pit Mining: A Systematic Review by Rohan Le Roux, Mohammadali Sepehri, Siavash Khaksar, Iain Murray

“…This study provides a consolidated knowledge base on open-pit slope stability monitoring methods, technologies, and techniques, to guide the development of integrated, cost-effective, and scalable slope monitoring solutions that enhance mine safety and efficiency.…”
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