QCI-WSC: Estimation and prediction of QoS confidence interval for web service composition based on Bootstrap by Li Qinying, Lu Wei, Li Fangli, Wang Taotao, Wang Hao

“…In web service composition, the Quality of Service (QoS) prediction applications based on the statistical point estimation method in accuracy consist of many challenges. …”
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Improvement of Whitson algorithm for chemical/gravity equilibrium calculations to compute compositional gradient in petroleum reservoirs by Mohammad Hossein Sedaghat, Ahmad Daliri, Hossein Mohammadi

“…Results of this improved numerical algorithm are matched well with the results of commercial software that validate this method. Results show that calculations would be more accurate by inserting some modifications into algorithm.…”
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Parametric Analysis of Position and Direction of Laminated Composite C-Spar on Aeroelastic Flutter in Aircraft Tail by Ahmad Reza Ghasemi, Hamid Rabieyan-Najafabadi, Hossein Nejatbakhsh, Amin Gharaei

“…This method provides a more accurate and efficient way to evaluate these important parameters. …”
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A Guide to Integrating Expert Opinion and Fuzzy AHP When Generating Weights for Composite Indices by Mohammad Tariq Al Fozaie, Hairunnizam Wahid

“…That said, and despite the benefits of the FAHP method, it can produce weights that can skew the composite index results. …”
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Designing composite external fixator for intertrochanteric fracture treatment based on Vietnamese femur morphological parameters by Quang-Tri Le, Tan-Bao-An Nguyen

“…The fixator elasticity modulus, tensile strength, Poisson ratio, and safety factor (K) were 1.32x1010 Pa, 2.21x108 Pa, 0.25, and 1.5, respectively, and max load, stress and transposition were 50-150 N, 1.21-1.38 x 108 Pa, and 0.4-1.27 mm, respectively. The composite fixator was more resistant against pressure across the x-axis but less against the y-axis than the chrome and Inox304 devices. …”
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Robust biochar yield and composition prediction via uncertainty-aware ResNet-based autoencoder by Yali Zhang, Bowen Lei, Amirhossein Mahdaviarab, Xiao Wang, Zong Liu

“…This paper presents a ResNet-based autoencoder model that utilizes biomass properties and pyrolysis conditions to more accurately and robustly predict biochar yield and composition. …”
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Impact of 12-Week Aerobic Dance and Weight Training on Body Composition and Fitness of Sedentary Women by Melchisedec Kiruba, Natarajan Priyadarshini, Elumalai Saravanan, Mohansundar Sankaravel, Ethiraj Balaji

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Research and Experiment on an Adaptive Feedforward Compensation Composite Control Strategy for an Electro-Hydraulic Servo System by Mei Luhai

“…Based on the theoretical analysis and experimental results of this study, it can be concluded that if the electro-hydraulic servo system adopts the composite control method of adaptive feedforward compensation, the adaptive ability and disturbance resistance of the system controller can be significantly improved. …”
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Development of Dynamic Impact Factor Expressions for Skewed Composite Concrete-Steel Slab-On-Girder Bridges by Iman Mohseni, Amin Ashin, Won Choi, Junsuk Kang

“…This paper presents a method for determining more realistic dynamic impact factors for skewed composite slab-on-girder bridges under AASHTO LRFD truck loading. …”
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Development of Flexible Composite Sheet with Chrome Shavings Using Polyvinyl Alcohol as a Cross-Linker by Akash Debnath, Md. Ashraful Alam, Ajoy Kanti Mondal, Md. Tushar Uddin, Md. Aftab Ali Shaikh, S. M. Asaduzzaman Sujan

“…With increasing of the amount of PVA, the softness decreases from 6.47 to 3.7 mm, and SEM shows decreasing of pores in the composite sheet. The addition of more PVA makes CS-PVA composite sheets more thermally stable. …”
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Outage probability and capacity analysis of distributed MIMO systems over a composite fading channel by Wen-jie PENG, Yue-heng LI, Tuan-jie XUE, Mei-yan JU, Ping HUANG

“…The exact closed-form expressions about the outage probability and capacity of distributed MIMO systems over a composite fading channel are derived firstly by using Lognormal approximation to complicated Gamma-lognormal distribution when mobile station (MS) in the cell is fixed at some position and the so-called maximum ratio transmission/selected combining (MRT-SC) and selected transmission/maximum ratio combining (ST-MRC) schemes are adopted in uplink and downlink respectively.Then based on a newly proposed non-uniform MS cell distribution model,which is more consistent with the MS cell hotspot distribution in an actual communication environment,the average outage probability and capacity formulas synthesizing the MS cell position information are further derived.Finally,the accuracy of the approximation method and the rationality of the corresponding theoretical analysis about the system performance are proven and illustrated by computer simulations.…”
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Cyclic shear fatigue of orthodontic brackets bonded to enamel using self-adhering flowable composites by Tariq Abu Haimed, Reham Osama Filfilan, Mawadah Nazih Hassoubah, Ensanya A. Abou Neel, Mohamed Bamashmous

“…The ARI indicated that more resin remnants were observed with the total-etch and self-etch adhesives than those with the self-adhering flowable composites. …”
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Microstructure and magnetism of austenitic steels in relation to chemical composition, severe plastic deformation, and solution annealing by Kamila Hrabovská, Ondřej Životský, Petra Váňová, Yvonna Jirásková, Lucie Gembalová, Ondřej Hilšer

“…Abstract Three types of commercial austenitic stainless steels, 1.4307 (AISI 304 L), 1.4404 (AISI 316 L) 1.4845 (AISI 310 S) with different chemical compositions, are subjected to severe plastic deformation at room temperature by a unique Dual Rolling Equal Channel Extrusion (DRECE) method. …”
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The Fatty Acid Compositions and Textural Properties of Dry Clotted Creams Produced in Different Drying Systems by Esma Çapa, Bedia Şimşek

“…In this study, the properties of dry clotted creams produced in different drying systems (vacuum and tray drying systems) and traditional methods have been determined. Physico-chemical, color, textural, microbiological, and sensory analysis as well as fatty acid composition analysis and appearance analysis of dry clotted creams were carried out during storage. …”
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Optimal design of laminated composite and nanocomposite structures using evolutionary optimization techniques: a survey by Ranganai T. Moyo, Pavel Y. Tabakov

“…Thus, this survey delves into evolutionary optimization techniques as powerful tools for achieving optimal configurations in LCNC structures, highlighting the importance of selecting the appropriate technique for a given optimization problem. A strict selection method was employed to come up with this review paper, and only reputable literary sources were used. …”
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The shear bond strength of the sapphire bracket bonded to composite restoration using different bonding agents by Luma Salim Danha, Reem Atta Rafeeq

“…Aims: This study aimed to determine the most effective bonding system of sapphire brackets bonded to composite restoration. Materials and Method: Thirty composite discs (3M Filtek™ Z250) were stored in deionized water for nine days then conditioned with 37% phosphoric acid and divided into three groups based on the bonding agent: group (A) conventional bonding agent (Transbond XT™), group (B) Scotchbond™ and group (C) Assure Plus® were used, then the conventional adhesive (Transbond XT™) was applied to the base of sapphire brackets then bonded to composite discs. …”
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Dynamic Stress Analysis of a Circular-Lined Tunnel in Composite Strata-SH Wave Incidence by Hui Qi, Yang Zhang, Jing Guo, Fuqing Chu

“…It is necessary to study the problem of seismic wave scattering in composite stratum for tunnel engineering because the existence of composite strata will make the stress of tunnels more complicated during earthquakes. …”
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Buckling Analysis of Sandwich Structures with Metamaterials Core Integrated by Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Polymer Composite by Yasin Shabani, Korosh Khorshidi

“…Moreover, the effect of thickness, aspect ratios, graphene nanoplatelet weight fraction, and geometrical parameters on the critical buckling load by the use of Galerkin’s method is illustrated. The findings of this research may be beneficial in creating more efficient engineering applications, especially in the marine and ship industries.…”
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Amine-functionalized cellulose-silica composites for the remediation of hexavalent chromium (Cr IV) in contaminated water by Mayenzeke Trueman Mazibuko, Stanley Chibuzor Onwubu, Phumlane Selby Mdluli, Vimla Paul, Mokhena Clement Teboho, Mokhothu Thabang

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the evaluation of Cr(VI) adsorption using a novel adsorbent: amine-functionalized cellulose-silica composite derived from banana fibers. We employed the in-situ sol–gel method to create cellulose-silica silane functionalized composites, analyzing them through different characterization techniques such as Attenuated total reflectance- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), X-ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA)/differential thermogravimetric (DTG), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques. …”
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Geriatric nutritional risk index and body composition dictate the prognosis of elderly patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma by Sheng Wang, Luo Cheng, Lei Dou, Yuanli Kuang, Yang Huang, Tao Wen, Lei Xiang, Wenyuan Xie, Cheng Zhang, Dewei Li, Hui Li

“…This study aimed to evaluate the GNRI and body composition parameters in elderly patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and assess their prognostic impact on long-term outcomes.MethodsA total of 157 elderly ICC patients (aged ≥65 years) who underwent radical resection between 2009 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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