Usage of a Binary CO₂/C₃H₈ (85/15 vol%) Mixture for Hydrate Production: The Role of the Memory Effect and Phase Boundary Conditions of the System by Alberto Maria Gambelli, Federico Rossi, Giovanni Gigliotti

“…The results were then discussed in terms of the quantity of hydrates produced and the evolution of the formation process as a function of time. The data collected during the dissociation of hydrates were finally used to define the phase boundary of the system.…”
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Modeling and optimization of an M/M/1/K queue with single working vacation, feedback, and impatience timers under N-policy by Abir Kadi, Mohamed Boualem, Nassim Touche, Aimen Dehimi

“…After constructing the expected cost function of the model, Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm is utilized to determine the optimum values of the service rates \(\mu^{*}\) and \(\mu_{v}^{*}\). …”
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Automatic PET-CT Image Registration Method Based on Mutual Information and Genetic Algorithms by Martina Marinelli, Vincenzo Positano, Francesco Tucci, Danilo Neglia, Luigi Landini

“…The proposed automatic registration algorithm smoothes the pattern of the MI and allows it to reach the global maximum of the similarity function. …”
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Evaluation of microRNAs as liquid biopsy markers in adrenocortical tumors by Chrysoula Mytareli, Vassiliki Kalotychou, Alexandros Lafioniatis, Gregory Kaltsas, George N. Zografos, Athina Markou, Labrini Papanastasiou, Athanasios Fountas, Dimitra Argyro Vasilliadi, Evanthia Kassi, Evanthia Kassi, Marina Mantzourani, Anna Angelousi

“…Among the 56 patients with ATs evaluated preoperatively (50 with ACAs and 6 with ACC), 26 had non-functioning tumors, 22 exhibited mild autonomous cortisol secretion, and 8 had Cushing syndrome. …”
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Background Traffic-Based Retransmission Algorithm for Multimedia Streaming Transfer over Concurrent Multipaths by Yuanlong Cao, Changqiao Xu, Jianfeng Guan, Hongke Zhang

“…The content-rich multimedia streaming will be the most attractive services in the next-generation networks. With function of distribute data across multipath end-to-end paths based on SCTP's multihoming feature, concurrent multipath transfer SCTP (CMT-SCTP) has been regarded as the most promising technology for the efficient multimedia streaming transmission. …”
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Machine learning algorithms can predict emotional valence across ungulate vocalizations by Romain A. Lefèvre, Ciara C.R. Sypherd, Élodie F. Briefer

“…Summary: Vocalizations can vary as a function of their context of production and provide an immediate measure of an animal’s affective states. …”
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An Image Encryption Algorithm Based on Hyperchaotic System and Variable-Step Josephus Problem by Xuncai Zhang, Lingfei Wang, Yanfeng Wang, Ying Niu, Yinhua Li

“…The sequences X, Y, and Z are input as parameters into the variable-step Josephus function to scramble the positions of the rows, pixel bits, and columns of the image, respectively. …”
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Optical Limiting Using the Two-Photon Absorption Electrical Modulation Effect in HgCdTe Photodiode by Haoyang Cui, Junjie Yang, Jundong Zeng, Zhong Tang

“…The output intensity of the laser pulse propagation in the pn junction device was calculated by using function-transfer method. It shows that the output intensity increases nonlinearly with increasing intensity of incident light and eventually reaches saturation. …”
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Model-Based AUV Path Planning Using Curriculum Learning and Deep Reinforcement Learning on a Simplified Electronic Navigation Chart by Łukasz Marchel, Rafał Kot, Piotr Szymak, Paweł Piskur

“…Additionally, in the article, a reward function is proposed and described, along with its optimization process, to elicit the desired behaviors in the underwater vehicle. …”
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Mobile phone data for anticipating displacements: practices, opportunities, and challenges by Bilgeçağ Aydoğdu, Özge Bilgili, Subhi Güneş, Albert Ali Salah

“…The global number of individuals experiencing forced displacement has reached its highest level in the past decade. In this context, the provision of services for those in need requires timely and evidence-based approaches. …”
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Atom-Constrained Gridless DOA Refinement With Wirtinger Gradients by Yongsung Park, Peter Gerstoft, Christoph F. Mecklenbrauker

“…This paper proposes gridless sparse direction-of-arrival (DOA) refinement using gradient-based optimization. The objective function minimizes the fit between the sample covariance matrix (SCM) and a reconstructed covariance matrix. …”
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Practical approach to structural assessment of reinforcement in existing concrete structures affected by corrosion or fire by Van den Buverie Nele, Van Mol Noah, Vasseur Lander, Soetens Tim, Van Belleghem Bjorn

“…Many buildings and structures of (reinforced) concrete reach ages of 50-100 years, and over the lifespan, they can change their function. …”
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Research on Dynamic Path Planning of Wheeled Robot Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning on the Slope Ground by Peng Wang, Xiaoqiang Li, Chunxiao Song, Shipeng Zhai

“…The results show that compared with DDQN algorithm, TDDQN has the advantages of fast convergence and low loss function.…”
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An Inverse Modeling Multi-Objective Optimization Technique Based on Incremental Learning and Fuzzy Clustering by Gadallah Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Yasmine Abouelseoud, Sara H. Kamel

“…Extensive simulations on various benchmark problems show that the proposed algorithm drastically reduces the number of function evaluations required to reach an optimal solution compared to existing methods. …”
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Size Dependent Compressive Strength of FIB Machined Single Crystal Manganese Pillars by Halil Yılmaz, Bülent Alkan, Hasan Feyzi Budak

“…The manganese pillars reached very high flow stresses in the range of 4-5.6 GPa. …”
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Induction Motor Geometric Parameter Optimization Using a Metaheuristic Optimization Method for High-Efficiency Motor Design by Hasbi Apaydin, Necibe Füsun Oyman Serteller, Yüksel Oğuz

“…IM efficiency was improved, as the objective function. The genetic algorithm (GA) optimization method was used for comparison with the results obtained with the AEO method. …”
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Dealing with Energy-QoE Trade-Offs in Mobile Video by Fidel Liberal, Ianire Taboada, Jose-Oscar Fajardo

“…Thus, a multiobjective optimization is proposed and a utility function is defined in order to weight the energy consumption and the visual quality criteria. …”
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Transoral Robotics Supracricoid Hemilaryngopharyngectomy by Çağatay Oysu, Orhan Asya

“…Owing to the access and improved flexibility of the robotic system, hypopharyngeal tumours can now be reached and successfully treated with organ preservation, resulting in adequate function, especially in swallowing and phonation. …”
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Addressing the Addressees: A Discourse Stylistic Study of the Vocatives in the Holy Qurʼān by Sarwat Awan, Tazanfal Tehseem, Saba Zulfiqar

“…This study investigates the function of vocatives in the Holy Qurʼān. The actual purpose of vocatives is to attract the attention of the addressee for a specific message, order, warning, command, instructions, awareness, and other exclamatory purposes. …”
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Effect of settling time, velocity gradient, and camp number on turbidity removal for oilfield produced water by Thamer J. Mohammed, Eman Shakir

“…The residual turbidity initially decreases with increasing camp number; it reaches a minimum value, and then starts increasing again with further increases in camp number. …”
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