Optimization of signal constellations with amplitude-phase shift keying in communication channels with non-fluctuating interference by Gennady V. Kulikov, Xuan Kh. Dang, Andrey A. Lelyukh

“…The aim of the paper is to determine the best constellations of 16-APSK and 32-APSK, and provide a minimum BER for cases when the communication channel, along with noise, contains non-fluctuating interference.Methods. …”
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Anchorage accurately assembles anchor-flanked synthetic long reads by Xiaofei Carl Zang, Xiang Li, Kyle Metcalfe, Tuval Ben-Yehezkel, Ryan Kelley, Mingfu Shao

“…Anchorage uses a modified dynamic programming algorithm to efficiently find the optimal path. Through both simulations and real data, we show that Anchorage outperforms existing assembly methods, particularly in the presence of sequencing artifacts. …”
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THE MODEL OF DECISION SUPPORT IN CENTRALIZED HEATING MANAGEMENT ON THE CONSUMER SIDE by Yuliia Parfenenko

“…The current state of information technologies used for solving the problem of decision making support in centralized heating management is analyzed. A model for determining a regulating variable for establishing the necessary heat supply mode with the use of fuzzy set theory and methods of fuzzy logic is developed. …”
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Detection of fractured zones, faults, and cavities by high resolution muon tomography in the Buda Hills by László Balázs, Gergő Hamar, Ádám Csicsek, Gergely Surányi, Dezső Varga

“…This ensures that density inhomogeneities can be determined with much sharper contours and higher accuracy than with other geophysical methods. …”
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Screw-press gluing in timber construction – press force predictions and application limits by Simon Aicher, Aaron Münzer, Kai Simon

“…The screw force was determined by two methods being (i) head pull-through tests, coarsely aligned with EN 1383, and (ii) drill-in experiments with simultaneous measurement of applied torque, press force and screw head indentation. …”
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Evaluation of Decision-Making Processes and Impact Levels in Apparent Loss Management Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy AHP by Furkan Acar, Cansu Bozkurt, Mahmut Fırat

“…In the decision problem, when using Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques, the weight coefficients can change depending on the calculation technique of the method used, the interaction of the decision components with each other, the uncertainties and determinations contained in the problem. …”
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Enhancement of ultrasonic-assisted and agitation-assisted flaxseed oil extractions: Kinetic modeling and optimization by Maede Arefizadeh, Danial Behvandi, Shahrokh Shahhosseini, Ahad Ghaemi

“…The optimal conditions for UAE were determined to be 42.7 min extraction time, 0.283 mm particle size, and 2.48 W/mL power intensity, achieving the oil yield of 94.56 %. …”
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Process optimization of silica encapsulation technique as a unique remediation technology for the treatment of crude oil contaminated soil by Vincent O. Akpoveta

“…Soil was characterized for its physicochemical properties using standard methods, while its TPH content determined by molecular spectroscopy. …”
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The Power Load on Kinematic Pairs of Tractor Variable Base Mechanism by A. A. Akhmetov, I. I. Usmanov

“…(Results and discussion) Power loads in kinematic pairs of the tractor base change mechanism were determined on the basis of generally accepted methods of the theory of mechanisms and machines with the use of structural analysis of the mechanism. …”
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An integrated framework for importance-performance analysis of product attributes and validation from online reviews and maintenance records by Mengyuan Shen, Aoxiang Cheng, Youyi Bi

“…The sentiment scores of identified product attributes are determined by a voting mechanism using two pre-trained sentiment analysis models. …”
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Redistribution natural resource rents for welfare society: experience Alaska by Karyna Sherstyukova

“…The study used general scientific and special methods, in particular: the dialectic, the theoretical generalization and comparison, analysis and synthesis - when determining the basic principles of the system and elements of rent redistribution mechanism, statistic-economic and graphic - in determining the distribution model operation results and the redistribution of natural - resource rent. …”
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Characterization of phage HZY2308 against Acinetobacter baumannii and identification of phage-resistant bacteria by Ruilin Wang, Xiaojuan You, Xinwei Liu, Bing Fei, Yifan Li, Dan Wang, Rui Zhu, Yongwei Li

“…Moreover, the antibacterial effect of phage HZY2308 in combination with antibiotics was investigated, and the apparent characteristics of phage-resistant strain AB48-R were demonstrated, which provided data support for further studies to elucidate the mechanism of generating phage resistance. Methods Phage HZY2308 was isolated by double agar plate method using clinical strain AB48 as the host bacterium. …”
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Adsorption Of Cr(VI) Ions Using Sugar Palm Fruit Peel (Arenga Pinnata) Immobilized in Ca-Alginate Bead by Intan Lestari, Widy Prasetyo, Indra Lasmana Tarigan, Edwin Permana

“…Adsorption is one of the method that is quite effective for removing Cr(VI) in waters because this method uses low cost with good efficiency. …”
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Integrated neural network and AspenPlus model for entrained flow gasification kinetics investigation by Balaban Dario, Lubura Jelena, Kojić Predrag

“…Yoon interpretation method was used for quantifying the relative impacts of each input variable on syngas content and gasification efficiency. …”
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“Green approach for corrosion inhibition for Fe-metal in acidic medium using Banaba leaves (Lagerstroemia speciosa) extract and ZnO nanoparticles” by Supriya Vykuntam, Nandhini R., Nandhini G., Anugraha J., Sakthisri R.

“…Solutions containing different concentrations (0%,30%,60%,90%) v/v of Banaba leaf extract and HCl as well as HCl and synthesized ZnO nanoparticles are used. Weight loss method is used to determine corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency. …”
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Optimal Scheduling of Electric Vehicle Integrated Energy Station Using a Novel Many-Objective Stochastic Competitive Optimization Algorithm by Bangli Yin, Xiang Liao, Beibei Qian, Jun Ma, Runjie Lei

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Estimation of Hydraulic Properties of Growing Media from Numerical Inversion of Mini Disk Infiltrometer Data by Hadi Hamaaziz Muhammed, Ruediger Anlauf, Diemo Daum

“…This study provides important evidence that the inverse method based on MDI is an effective tool for rapidly determining the hydraulic functions of substrates, which are important in promoting sustainable horticultural practices. …”
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THE DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS’ APPLICATION OF THE ORAL LIQUID IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSTICS OF THE DENTAL MOBIDITY IN THE STAFF OF THE STEEL-MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES’ EMPLOYEES by A.V. Samoilenko, S.V. Pavlov, I.V. Vozna

“…Thus, the analysis of literary data showed possibility of biological markers, using in Dentistry as minimum aggressive, informing diagnostic method and screening of dental efficiency of treatment. …”
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Social network structure modulates neural activities underlying group norm processing: evidence from event-related potentials by Mengfei Han, Ruoxuan Han, Xin Liu, Duo Xie, Rong Lin, Yaokun Hao, Hanxiao Ge, Yiwen Hu, Yuyang Zhu, Liu Yang

“…IntroductionSocial ties play a crucial role in determining the health and wellbeing of individuals. …”
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The Effect of Attitude and Economic Foundations on Criminal Policy Making in the Field of Intellectual Property by Melika Khalilollahi, Mohsen Sadeghi, Shahla Moazami

“…Also, this research shows that in the case of determining the punishment of imprisonment, a criterion should be determined based on the type of crime, based on the conditions, and considering various factors for the criminal.…”
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