Transfer learning strategies for neural networks: A case study in amine gas treating units by Daniela Galatro, Manoj Machavolu, Gladys Navas

“…A set of X% of the amine B dataset values is added to the amine dataset A, and the neural network is then refitted, showing an increment in accuracy as more data from amine B is added. In the second neural network-based strategy, fine-tuning was used through a loss cross-entropy function in addition to' freezing' layers. …”
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Optimal control and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Taeniasis and Cysticercois in Humans, Pigs and Cattle. by Joshua, A. Mwasunda, Jacob I, Irunde, Damian, Kajunguri, Dmitry, Kuznetsov

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A Brief Report of an Executive Functioning Training Pilot RCT in Adults with HIV: A Descriptive Case Comparison Study by Odii IO, Phaowiriya H, Brooks SB, Wright NK, Azuero A, Fazeli PL, Lee J, Chapman Lambert C, James DL, Kay ES, Vance DE

“…In other words, the training appeared to reduce cognitive IIV.Conclusion: This finding suggests that by improving executive functioning through executive functioning training, this may stabilize cognitive functioning in general, as indicated by reduced cognitive IIV. …”
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LiSA-MobileNetV2: an extremely lightweight deep learning model with Swish activation and attention mechanism for accurate rice disease classification by Yongqi Xu, Dongcheng Li, Changcheng Li, Zheming Yuan, Zhijun Dai

“…Second, integrating the Swish activation function further improves accuracy to 94.04% by enhancing the model’s non-linear feature learning. …”
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Optimization of distribution risk of hazardous materials in the production routing problem by Amin Farahbakhsh, Amirsaman Kheirkhah

“…Given that solving the mathematical model with the nonlinear objective function is more difficult, this function is approximated by a piecewise linear function.Findings: In this research, 8 standard instances have been used to evaluate and solve the model and compare the two nonlinear and linear models. …”
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DYNAMICS OF THE LESLIE-GOWER PREDATOR-PREY MODEL WITH THE BEDDINGTON-DEANGELIS RESPONSE FUNCTION, INCLUDING THE PRESENCE OF INFECTED PREY AND THE FEAR FACTOR OF SUSCEPTIBLE PREY TO... by Miswanto Miswanto, Windarto Windarto, Eridani Eridani

“…This article presents a stability analysis of the Leslie-Gower predator-prey model that is extended by taking into account prey infection, the presence of prey fear factors towards predators and the Beddington-DeAngelis response function. The Leslie-Gower model is a classic model that describes the dynamics of predator and prey populations, while the Beddington-DeAngelis response function accommodates the effects of population density and more complex interactions between predators and prey. …”
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Predicting Real-World Physical Activity in Multiple Sclerosis: An Integrated Approach Using Clinical, Sensor-Based, and Self-Reported Measures by Patrick G. Monaghan, Michael VanNostrand, Taylor N. Takla, Nora E. Fritz

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Sparse connectivity enables efficient information processing in cortex-like artificial neural networks by Rieke Fruengel, Rieke Fruengel, Marcel Oberlaender, Marcel Oberlaender

“…What is the relevance of such sparse connectivity for a network’s function? Surprisingly, it has been shown that sparse connectivity impairs information processing in artificial neural networks (ANNs). …”
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An overview of the unique absorption and scattering characteristics of gold nanoparticles: experimental and theoretical study by Hana Abdullah Alluhaybi, Sib Krishna Ghoshal, Bahia Othman Alsobhi

“…It is found that an accuracy of more than 8% on the particle size between experimental and predicted data. …”
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Exploring balanced modal split for freight transportation system: A case of the central region of South Africa by Dillip Kumar Das, Boiki J Mokobori, Rakesh Gopinath

“…It employed a utility choice function model for simulating scenarios conducive to achieving a balanced freight transport system. …”
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Novel Computer Software for Interpolation and Approximation of Ravine and Stiff Digital Dependencies Using Root-Polynomoal and Root-Fractional-Rational Functions by Igor Melnyk, Mykhailo Skrypka, Alina Pochynok, Olga Demyanchenko

“…It is prove, that the use of root polynomial functions is especially effective for interpolation and approximation of numerical dependencies with a ravine data set, and the use of root fractional rational functions gives the best results for various data sets with a more rigid functional dependence. …”
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Prediction of Corroded Pipeline Failure Pressure Based on Empirical Knowledge and Machine Learning by Hongbo Liu, Xiangzhao Meng

“…This paper presents a novel approach for predicting the failure pressure of corroded pipelines by integrating empirical formulas into the loss function of a neural network-based prediction model. …”
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Mathematical features of semantic projections and word embeddings for automatic linguistic analysis by Pedro Fernández de Córdoba, Carlos A. Reyes Pérez, Enrique A. Sánchez Pérez

“…These functionals project the high-dimensional vectors onto lower-dimensional spaces that highlight particular attributes, such as the price, age, or brand. …”
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The effect of the applied induction immunosuppressive therapy protocol on the allografted kidney condition by V. A. Goryaynov, M. M. Kaabak, N. N. Babenko, M. M. Morozova, A. G. Aganesov, E. N. Platova, O. V. Dymova, V. V. Panin

“…Thus, the combination of Eculizumab + Alemtuzumab had a more favorable effect on the function and morphology of allografted kidneys in the immediate and early postoperative periods compared to that of Alemtuzumab + plasmapheresis combination.…”
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Impact of conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion on microinflammation of patients with end-stage renal disease by MENG Xiao-li, YU Dong-mei, WANG Wei-wei

“…Objective To observe the impact of conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion on micro-inflammatory state of patients with end-stage renal disease.Methods From January 2012 to October 2013 in our hospital,68 cases of end-stage renal disease were selected as the research subjects;32 cases subject to conventional hemodialysis as the control group,and 36 cases subject to hemoperfusion as the observation group.The improvement data of renal function,micro-inflammatory state and quality of life of two groups before and after treatment were observed and compared.Results Before treatment,there was no significant difference in glomerular filtration rate,blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine between two groups(P>0.05).After three months of treatment,the glomerular filtration rate was significantly increased,and blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine were significantly reduced in two groups(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference between two groups(P>0.05).Before treatment,there was no significant difference in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,homocysteine and procalcitonin between two groups(P>0.05).After three months of treatment,the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,homocysteine,and procalcitonin in two groups were significantly reduced(P<0.05),and the difference was statistically significant between two groups(P<0.05).Before treatment,there was no significant difference in physical function status of patients[Karnofsky(KPS) scores],and psychological status[Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD) scores]between two groups(P>0.05).After three months of treatment,the KPS scores and HAMD scores in two groups got significantly improved(P<0.05),and the difference was statistically significant between two groups <P<0.05).Conclusions Conventional hemodialysis and hemoperfusion can effectively improve renal function in patients with end-stage renal disease,but the latter is more satisfactory to improve the micro-inflammatory state and the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease,so it is the preferred treatment programs clinically.…”
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Path planning in radioactive environment of nuclear facilities based on modified A-star algorithm and search neighborhood optimization by Biao Zhang, Xingfu Cai, Guoqiang Li, Xiaomeng Li, Minjun Peng, Haowei Wang

“…An improved A-star algorithm is proposed in this paper for path planning in the radioactive environment of nuclear facilities. The heuristic function is defined as the estimated dose from the current node to the end point. …”
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Combination of Clopidogrel and Nicorandil Improves Post-Procedure Platelet Activation and Cardiac Function Impairment in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing PCI by Zhenhao Cai, Jie Zhao, Xiang Zhang, Changpeng Zuo, Wei Zhang

“…The effects of nicorandil combined with clopidogrel on platelet activation and cardiac function injury in patients with ACS after PCI were examined. …”
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Clinical analysis of antibiotic encephalopathy in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients(report of 10 cases) by JIANG Mei-hua, XU You-ping, HAN Zhi-wu, YAO Guo-qian, TAN Hong-mei, SHEN Jun, LI Jing, YANG Fang

“…Objective To explore the clinical features and prevention of antibiotic encephalopathy in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis(CAPD) patients.Methods Sixty-four CAPD patients using antibiotics were retrospectively studied from January 2008 to January 2014.Ten cases diagnosed as antibiotic encephalopathy served as observation group,and 15 cases out of the rest 54 nonantibiotic encephalopathy were randomly selected as control group.Significance was compared with ttest and x~2 test between two groups.Results The incidence of antibiotic encephalopathy was 15.6%.There was no significant difference in gender,plasma protein,electrolytes,and blood creatinine level between two groups(P>0.05).The patients were older,had more instances of cerebrovascular disease,and longer duration of dialysis and history of hemodialysis in observation group than in control group.The residual renal function was worse and peritoneal clearance was significantly lower in observation group than in control group.Beta-lactam was mainly used and the use time was over 3 days in observation group.Majority had good prognosis through complication prevention,and active treatment including adjustment of antibiotics and peritoneal dialysis prescription.Conclusions We should pay close attention to the management of older patients with cerebrovascular disease and avoid using the kind of antibiotics which easily entered blood-brain barrier and egested via the single channel.We should reasonably choose antibiotics based on residual renal function and detect adverse reaction,blood drug level,peritoneal clearance and pharmacokinetics feature.Patients once diagnosed as antibiotic encephalopathy were actively treated including adjustement of drug and peritoneal dialysis prescription.Hybrid renal replacement therapy was done if single dialysis was unsatisfactory.Hemoperfusion and hemodiafiltration were needed if the state of patients was severe.…”
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Effect of high-tone external muscle stimulation on fatigue and functional outcomes in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial by Khalid Taha Yassin Turky, Nevin M Shalaby, Asmaa Foad Abdelmonem, Tayseer Saber Abdeldayem, Mohammed Ali Mohammed Sarhan, Ghada S M Omar, Lama Saad El-Din Mahmoud

“…High-tone external muscle stimulation showed an important improvement effect for both fatigue and functional outcomes in multiple sclerosis patients, being more effective than the conventional exercise training program; therefore, it should be considered a beneficial treatment method for patients with multiple sclerosis. …”
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Comparison of creatinine‐based methods for estimating glomerular filtration rate in patients with heart failure by Anna Jonsson, Ida Viklund, Andreas Jonsson, Fredrik Valham, Ellinor Bergdahl, Krister Lindmark, Helena Norberg

“…Our findings suggest that more accurate methods are needed for determining eGFR in patients with HF.…”
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