Geometric Characterisation of Stochastic Fibrous Networks: A Comprehensive Review by Yagiz Kayali, Andrew Gleadall, Vadim V. Silberschmidt

“…This study focuses on the geometrical characterisation of stochastic fibrous networks with continuous fibres in a 2D domain, discussing their main relevant parameters: basis weight, orientation distribution function, crimp, porosity, spatial distribution of fibres (uniformity), and fibre intersections. …”
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Optimal Control of Multiagent Decision-Making Based on Competence Evolution by Hongjing Chen, Chunhua Hu, Zhi Huang

“…The Boltzmann equation is constructed to characterize the evolution of the density distribution of agents, and the main properties are discussed. …”
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Pecularities of the clinical course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in hypertensive patients. by O. L. Arkhipkina

“…The aim of the study was to investigate cardiorespiratory system function in patients with COPD and AH and to analyze the main cardiovascular risk factors. 284 patients with COPD were divided into 2 groups: the main group - 167 patients with COPD and concomitant hypertension, the comparison group - 117 patients with COPD and normal blood pressure values. …”
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Measurement Brownian Dimension of Von Koch Curve by Mahasin Younis

“…This method is Random Middle Third Displacement in [0,1] has Gaussian distribution. Random processes are the main focus of research by analyzing dynamical systems to determine these ‘chaotic’ systems function. …”
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ACE INHIBITOR ZOFENOPRIL IN COMPLEX THERAPY OF CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY by Z. T. Astakhova, D. S. Zagalova

“…The control group, comparable by age and gender distribution, included 30 healthy people. All patients in the main group received zofenopril (7,5-15 mg/d). …”
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Non-Gaussian diffusion imaging for enhanced contrast of brain tissue affected by ischemic stroke. by Farida Grinberg, Ezequiel Farrher, Luisa Ciobanu, Françoise Geffroy, Denis Le Bihan, N Jon Shah

“…These studies were based on the novel non-Gaussian methods, such as diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) and log-normal distribution function imaging (LNDFI). As shown in our previous work investigating the animal stroke model, a combined analysis using two methods, DKI and LNDFI provides valuable complimentary information. …”
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A Model Developed for Predicting Uniformity of Kyphoplasty Balloon Wall Thickness Based on the Orthogonal Test by Guanghui Dai, Qingqing Zhang, Guobao Jin

“…In order to optimize the wall thickness distribution of medical balloon, kyphoplasty balloon was chosen as the research object, the uniformity of wall thickness distribution was taken as the evaluation index, and the influence of stretch blow molding process on the uniformity of kyphoplasty balloon was investigated. …”
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Small target detection in UAV view based on improved YOLOv8 algorithm by Xiaoli Zhang, Guocai Zuo

“…Abstract The main challenges faced when detecting targets captured by UAVs include small target image size, dense target distribution, and uneven category distribution.In addition, the hardware limitations of UAVs impose constraints on the size and complexity of the model, which may lead to poor detection accuracy of the model. …”
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New Extended Quantitative Local and Global Regularity Index for Single- and Multiframe RC Bridges Based on Modal Vector Correlation by Elham Aboutorabian, Morteza Raissi Dehkordi

“…Obtained results of the proposed indices reveal that in-span hinge is one of the main parameters affecting the distribution of local irregularity along a bridge. …”
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Economic Scheduling of Microgrid Based on Energy Management and Demand Response by Chamandoust Heydar

“…Currently, microgrids are regarded one of the main substations in distribution networks that generate electrical energy locally. …”
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Design Method for Contra-Rotating Propellers for High-Speed Crafts: Revising the Original Lerbs Theory in a Modern Perspective by Stefano Brizzolara, Davide Grassi, Emilio P. Tincani

“…We propose a reformulated version of a well-known design theory for contra-rotating propellers, by taking advantage of a new fully numerical algorithm for the calculation of the mutually induced velocities and introducing new features such as numerical lifting surface corrections, use of an integrated modern cavitation/strength criteria, a modified method to consider different numbers of blades among the two propellers, and to allow for an unloading function in the search for the optimal circulation distribution. …”
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Statistical Analysis of Physical Characteristics Calculated by NEMO Model After Data Assimilation by Konstantin Belyaev, Andrey Kuleshov, Ilya Smirnov

“…The method for finding the joint distribution is based on the Karhunen–Loeve decomposition of the covariance function of the joint characteristics of the ocean. …”
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Non-parametric methods of estimation of type A uncertainty of the environmental noise hazard indices by Wojciech BATKO, Bartłomiej STĘPIEŃ

“…Thus, there is a need of looking for non-standard procedures of the standard deviation estimation of the mean of results, without any information of belonging to a certain class of distribution. The aim of the hereby paper is an indication of the possibility of using non-parametric estimators of a density function in the calculation process of the type A standard uncertainty of environmental noise hazard indices. …”
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The Rural-Urban Student Performance Gap in Colombia by Wilson F. Rodriguez-Gómez, Efrén Yamid Rodríguez Gómez, Jose E. Gomez-Gonzalez

“…Using quantile regression, a student-level education production function at different points along the achievement distribution is estimated. …”
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Numerical modeling of coupled electromagnetic and thermal processes in the zone induction heating system for metal billets by V. Yu. Grytsiuk, M. A. M. Yassin

“…Multiphysics couplings use electromagnetic power dissipation as a heat sources, and the billet material properties are specified by temperature functions. The operation of the inductors’ coils is modeled using the «Multi-Turn Coil» function, which uses a homogenized model. …”
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Fading Evaluation in the 60 GHz Band in Line-of-Sight Conditions by J. Reig, M.-T. Martínez-Inglés, L. Rubio, V.-M. Rodrigo-Peñarrocha, J.-M. Molina-García-Pardo

“…The matching of the above distributions to the experimental distribution has also been analyzed for the lower tail of the cumulative distribution function (CDF). …”
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MODERNIZATION OF THE AUTOMATED WATER LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE PAVLOVSKIY WATER INTAKE STORAGE RESERVOIRS by Marina V. Chkalova, Victoria D. Pavlidis

“…Purpose: to determine the main directions of the automated control system modernization for the water intake workload distribution in the village of Pavlovka, Orenburg region. …”
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Numerical modeling of complex radiative heat transfer by N. I. Moskalenko, L. V. Rodionov, M. S. Khamidullina, I. A. Afanasyev

“…Focuses on the study of the function of the spectral transmission as the main characteristics that define the radiative heat transfer.…”
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Abnormalities in T cell subsets in the circulating immunity and tumor microenvironment in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by SU Bingwei, SHEN Baiyong

“…The abnormalities of distribution, percentage, function, and activity of immune cells in both peripheral circulation and tumor microenvironment (TME) are detected in patients with PDAC. …”
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Selecting Rural Development Paths Based on Village Multifunction: A Case of Jingjiang City, China by Tianqi He, Weifeng Qiao, Kaiyang Jia, Yibei Chai, Yi Hu, Pan Sun, Yahua Wang, Ting Feng

“…The results showed the following. (1) The development of various rural functions in Jingjiang city was uneven, and agricultural production function still dominated. (2) The villages with strong agricultural production function were mainly concentrated in the northwest, while the villages with a high level of nonagricultural production function were mostly distributed in the industrial parks or around towns. …”
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