Extended Gumbel Type-2 Distribution: Properties and Applications by A. A. Ogunde, S. T. Fayose, B. Ajayi, D. O. Omosigho

“…Expressions for the density, moment-generating function, and rth moment of the order statistics are also obtained. …”
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Impact of temperature on tyre hardness by David Jelínek, Marek Semela

“…From the results it is clear that all samples show a polynomial function with a 2nd order polynomial for the temperature range −10 °C to 65 °C. …”
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LossFIQA: A Shortcut Solution to Image Quality Assessment Using Loss for Faces and Beyond by Marek Vasko, Adam Herout

“…Our approach is very simple, and we demonstrate experimentally that it is not limited to a single domain (typically face recognition in the literature). Our approach generates per-sample quality pseudo-labels directly from the objective function used during the training of the target model. …”
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The Role of Oxidative Stress as a Mechanism in the Pathogenesis of Acute Heart Failure in Acute Kidney Injury by Danijela Tasić, Zorica Dimitrijević

“…Healthy mitochondria are essential for normal kidney and heart function. Mitochondrial dysfunction occurs when the clearance or process of generation and fragmentation of mitochondria is disturbed. …”
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Synthesis and analysis of an integrated suspension energy harvesting system for continuous half-width speed bumps by Min-Chie Chiu, Ho-Chih Cheng, Ming-Guo Her, Mansour Karkoub

“…The focus is on the effect of harvesters’ parameters and speed bump’s physical characteristics on the power generation performance of the harvesters. The main objective is to maximize electricity and minimize the ride comfort efficiency index using a multi-objective optimization function in conjunction with a genetic algorithm. …”
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Analyse d'une formation plurilingue à distance : actions et interactions by Jean-Jacques Quintin, Monica Masperi

“…Galanet" learning schemes assemble large groups of students (from one to two hundred in general) who are geographically located in different universities and committed to completing common tasks the final objective of which is to create a quadrilingual press file publication online.The present study will be developed along two complementary axes:1. a quantitative analysis of the messages posted on the forum page of the platform for each session.2. a qualitative analysis of sample interventions generated in one of these sessions.On the one hand, the quantitative approach will allow for the highlighting of certain salient features of the e-learning experience as a whole, including how sessions function and their impact on both students and tutors.On the other hand, the qualitative approach will allow to examine and understand more fully the discursive practices elicited by the learning scenario and the plurilinguistic dimension of the forum exchanges.…”
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Unsupervised Multistage-Clustering-Based Hammerstein Postdistortion for VLC by Rangeet Mitra, Vimal Bhatia

“…This work proposes an unsupervised normalized Hammerstein improved multistage clustering (HIMSC) based postdistorter that is formulated as a more suitable cost function, as compared with the Volterra-MCMMA-based approaches. …”
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A novel user-centric happiness model for personalized tour recommendations by Mohammed Alatiyyah

“…The HM optimizes itineraries by considering traveler satisfaction as a function of time and maximizing it over the trip duration. …”
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Optimization and Analysis of Double-circular-arc Harmonic Gear based on Genetic Algorithm by Zhonglong Luo, Xiaochuan Peng

“…Through analyze the single parameter sensitivity of the optimized parameters， it is found that the objective function has a low sensitivity to the arc radius of convex and concave tooth， and the tooth thickness ratio. …”
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How a lack of haptic feedback affects eye-hand coordination and embodiment in virtual reality by Ewen Lavoie, Jacqueline S. Hebert, Craig S. Chapman

“…Returning haptic feedback in VR generated eye-hand coordination more similar to real-world interactions. …”
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Distributed Hierarchical Controller Resilience Analysis in Islanded Microgrid Under Cyber-Attacks by Abdollah Mirzabeigi, Ali Kalantarnia, Negin Zarei

“…The appropriate Lyapunov function is introduced to prove the stability. Then, the simultaneous stabilization and global synchronization conditions have been investigated by proving suitable theorems. …”
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Method to Correct the Velocity Variation Information of an Automatic Crash Notification System in Vehicle-to-Rigid Barrier Frontal Collisions by Ying Lu, Xiaojie Ji, Yu Shu

“…Third, an automatic crash notification algorithm involving a velocity variation correction function (VVCF) was proposed based on the correlation model. …”
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Writing with machines? Reconceptualizing student work in the age of AI by Mark F. Hau

“…Drawing on Michel Foucault's notion of the “author function” and Roland Barthes' critique of textual authority, this paper argues that AI chatbots expose critical tensions in how we understand and evaluate student work. …”
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Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles Based on Adaptive Equivalent Ratio-Model Predictive Control by Farah Mahdi Ali, Nizar Hadi Abbas

“…This paper develops an optimal energy management algorithm based on Model Predictive Control that can produce optimal control parameters for power distribution between the battery unit and generator. The energy management strategy adapts this optimal power distribution by adjusting the objective function equivalent parameter of the controller according to changes in driving conditions. …”
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Reliability and Sensitivity Analysis Method for a Multistate System with Common Cause Failure by Jinlei Qin, Zheng Li

“…Using the technology of a universal generating function (UGF), the CCF of a component can be incorporated in the expression of its UGF. …”
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China’s Fiscal and Monetary Policies During the Global Financial Crisis and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons and Policy Implications by Trương Quang Thông

“…The study generated the following major findings: First, the transition from loosening monetary policy to tightening monetary policy at the time of 2008 GFC is one notable approach and a valuable lesson learned; Second, prioritization of lifesaving and enhancing economic resiliency should be at the core in addressing the economic challenges, particularly during the Covid-19 epidemic; and Third, the importance of the central bank to function as a transmission belt for government to flood the country with liquidity through commercial bank lending.…”
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Effects of Acute Time-Restricted Eating on Inflammation in Individuals With Psoriasis: Protocol for a Case-Control, Prospective Study by Sinibaldo Romero Arocha, Kim Han, Rebecca D Huffstutler, Geethika P Thota, Natalie A Macheret, Amber B Courville, Robert J Brychta, Kong Y Chen, Stephanie T Chung, Laura C Coates, Alexander J Clarke, Michael N Sack

“…Recent studies suggest TRE may improve immune function in individuals with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors. …”
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Accelerating materials discovery: combinatorial synthesis, high-throughput characterization, and computational advances by Khurram Shahzad, Andrei Ionut Mardare, Achim Walter Hassel

“…High-throughput characterization techniques play a pivotal role in assessing the compositional, structural, and functional attributes of materials within these libraries, yielding multidimensional datasets. …”
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Carbon Footprint Assessment on the Viability of Utilizing Brewer’s Spent Grain to Produce Biochar by Emily Newman, Nitin Nitin, Edward Spang, Glen Fox

“…The study employed a carbon footprint assessment approach to quantify the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with each disposal method, using one unprocessed kg of BSG as the functional unit. The results indicated that landfilling BSG generated approximately 3 kg CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) per kg of unprocessed BSG, whereas biochar production reduced emissions to 1.18 kg CO₂e per kg of BSG. …”
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Tremor and its duration‐amplitude distribution at Popocatépetl volcano, Mexico by R. Arámbula‐Mendoza, C. Valdés‐González, N. Varley, T. A. Reyes‐Pimentel, B. Juárez‐García

“…Abstract The duration‐amplitude distribution was calculated for the tremor observed at Popocatépetl volcano during episodes of activity in 2000 and 2012–2014. An exponential function was used to obtain a good fit for the duration‐amplitude distribution, and the source of volcanic tremor is probably generated by the transportation of magmatic fluids and its coupling with the host rock within the volcanic conduit. …”
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