Digital waveguide models of the Panpipes by A. Czyżewski, J. Jaroszuk, B. Kostek

“…The aim of this paper is to present a digital waveguide model of the Panpipes. For the efficient modelling of the Panpipes instrument its structure and its physics were studied and discussed. …”
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Dalle sfide interculturali, al"romanzo", al progetto socio educativo integrato by Anna Aluffi Pentini

“…At the same time educational intervention cannot deal efficiently with emergency situations concerning children without cooperation with social work. …”
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An improved ViT model for music genre classification based on mel spectrogram. by Pingping Wu, Weijie Gao, Yitao Chen, Fangfang Xu, Yanzhe Ji, Juan Tu, Han Lin

“…Also, the paper incorporates a channel attention mechanism by amplifying differences between channels within the Mel spectrograms of individual music genres, thereby facilitating more precise classification. …”
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Evaluating a discretized data acquisition method for couch modeling to streamline the commissioning process of radiological instruments by Syouta Tomimoto, Yusuke Saeki, Okihiro Motoda, Masato Tanaka, Syouki Tsumoto, Hana Nishikawa, Yuki Miyashima, Makiko Higuchi, Tadashi Tani, Kuniaki Katsui, Yoshinori Tanabe

“…Conclusions The optimal couch surface ED dose difference trend was identified, and the effectiveness indicated using the dose difference score from discrete-angle couch modeling. …”
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A mammoth task: stable isotope analyses as a tool to prevent illegal trade of elephant ivory by Maria E. A. Santos, Maria E. A. Santos, Pavel Toropov, Pihu Agarwal, Pihu Agarwal, Pierre Archimede Jonathan Frichot, Pierre Archimede Jonathan Frichot, Hannah Bethany Tilley, Wilson Wan Zhongyue, Jovy Chan, David Michael Baker, David Michael Baker

“…We compared the isotope ratios of the two ivory types and found statistically significant (p-value<0.01) differences in the Wilcoxon tests for δ2H, δ18O, δ13C and δ34S, but no significant difference for δ15N. …”
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Research on Cooperative Velocity Planning Technology for Urban Rail Train Virtual Coupling by HUANG Qiang, LI Cheng, YUAN Xiwen, CHEN Lin, LUO Jiaxiang

“…In subsequent field experiments, the arrival time differences of the coupled trains were less than 3 s, stopping time differences between the preceding and following trains were less than 2 s, jerks were maintained at less than 0.1 m/s³, and smooth switching was achieved between traction and braking conditions, demonstrating the efficacy of the proposed algorithm in facilitating safe, punctual, comfortable and efficient operation of coupled trains. …”
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Identification of key nodes and vulnerability analysis in airport networks with attention mechanism by Guangjian Ren, Zongqian Zhang, Yanhua Li

“…Abstract As the core hub of air transport, the efficient operation of airports depends on the accurate identification and timely management of key nodes. …”
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Stakeholder acceptance and attitudes toward dengue prevention: A study on fogging and autocidal traps techniques in Malaysia. by Noor Sharizad Rusly, Nur Asmadayana Hasim, Ahmad Firdhaus Arham, Latifah Amin

“…The objective is to identify differences in community viewpoints regarding these control techniques among various stakeholder groups, including scientists and the public. …”
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Parameter identification of a nonlinear model using an improved version of simulated annealing by Xiaoxia Tian, Jingwen Yan, Yanchun Yang, Chi Xiao, Qi Zhou

“…This article aims to employ an improved simulated annealing algorithm to accurately and efficiently identify parameters of a nonlinear model which describes the nonlinear vortex-induced vertical force. …”
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Machine Learning–Driven Adaptive Testing: An Application for the MMPI Assessment by Daiana Colledani, Egidio Robusto, Pasquale Anselmi

“…Compared to the countdown algorithm, the ML-MT algorithm proved to be significantly more efficient and accurate. Furthermore, the ML-MT scores retained their validity, as indicated by correlations with other MMPI-2 scales that were comparable to those obtained with the full-length scales (the average difference between the correlations was less than 0.10). …”
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Performance Analysis of Transform University Studies in Indonesia Context by Eduart Wolok, Hermanto Siregar, Setiadi Djohar, Lukman M. Baga

“…The financial performance of UNG before and after BLU has significant differences, as well as the academic performance.…”
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The effectiveness of google sites on the concept mastery of high school students by Rini Munawirah, Stepanus Sahala Sitompul, â Hamdani â Hamdani

“…The independent t-test indicated a significant difference in the pretest-posttest difference between the two classes. …”
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Glances in Immunology of HIV and HCV Infection by Maria Giovanna Quaranta, Benedetta Mattioli, Stefano Vella

“…Despite these viruses markedly differ in their virological properties and in their pathogenesis, they share many common features in their immune escape and survival strategy. …”
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Computational Insights into Substrate and Site Specificities, Catalytic Mechanism, and Protonation States of the Catalytic Asp Dyad of β-Secretase by Arghya Barman, Rajeev Prabhakar

“…Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations suggested that structural differences in the key regions (inserts A, D, and F and the 10s loop) of the enzyme are responsible for the observed difference in its activities towards the WT- and SW-substrates. …”
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Frequency-Domain Multi-Dynamic Analysis Using Response-Based Approach for FOWT by Young Hoon Shin, Seung Jae Lee, Min Jun Lee

“…The proposed approach showed good agreement with conventional time-domain methods in the stress spectrum, showing a 92% decrease in computational time with only a 4% difference in results. This computationally efficient methodology eliminates the need for time-domain coupled-load simulations and offers potential applications in fatigue analysis and the initial design stage of FOWTs.…”
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On Godunov-type finite volume methods for seismic wave propagation by Juan Barrios, Pedro S. Peixoto, Felipe A. G. Silva

“…However, when applied to more realistic seismic models, finite volume methods yielded unfavorable outcomes compared to finite difference methods, the latter offering lower computational costs and higher accuracy. …”
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The Impact of Trusted Community Navigators in Improving Care Utilization Patterns for a Population With Chronic Kidney Disease Enrolled in Medicare Advantage: A Longitudinal Claims... by Claude Pinnock, Francesca Gordon, Jordan Ziskin, Tom Carlough, Ken Wake

“…A comparison of the difference of differences was performed between utilization, and available claims-based quality metrics. …”
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Assessment of physicochemical parameters and heavy metals in Okpare Creek waters, Delta State, Nigeria by Ikegu, O., Oghenevovwero Emmanuel ESI, Olomukoro, J.O, Akpoyibo, O.

“…ABSTRACT Efficient and sustainable management of our environment requires periodic monitoring of the various ecosystem matrices therein. …”
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Assessing the Accuracy of Cameriere’s Model for Dental Age Estimation on Seven Mandibular Teeth on the Right and Left Sides of Orthopantomogram by Rachana V. Prabhu, Prabhisha G. Nair, Prashanth Shenoy, Laxmikanth Chatra

“…Investigating why accuracy differs between the left and right sides of the mandible, focusing on anatomical or physiological factors, is crucial. …”
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Laparoscopy-guided transverse abdominis plane block versus port site infiltration for post-operative pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Sambit Kar, Himanshu Agrawal, Raghav Yelamanchi, Atul Jain, Aditya Kumar, Nitin Agarwal, Nikhil Gupta

“…However, LTAP proved efficient later in the post-operative course (6 h, 24 h and at discharge). …”
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