Control Optimization of Steam Boilers via Reinforcement Learning by Emmanuel Okafor, Maad Alowaifeer

“…This study proposes a novel hybrid adaptive control framework that significantly enhances system performance by synergizing off-policy deep reinforcement learning, model reference adaptive control (MRAC), and optimized PID control through a weighted fusion strategy. …”
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Titanite U-Pb dating by LA-Quadrupole-ICP-MS: analytical procedures and applications to Rhyacian metamorphic rocks of the Southeastern Guiana Shield by JOÃO ALBERTO E. PINTO, JEAN MICHEL LAFON, JOÃO M. MILHOMEM NETO, KEI SATO

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Restoration of tropical dry forest: an analysis of constraints and successes across a highly threatened biome by Natalia Mesa-Sierra, Marinés de la Peña-Domene, Julio Campo, Christian P. Giardina

“…The tropical dry forest (TDF) biome has undergone a diversity of severe disturbances, with resulting transformations and continued pressures making this biome type one of the Earth’s most threatened. Supporting large numbers of native, often endemic species, fragments of TDF serve as important but precarious refugia. …”
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Trend of Cesarean Section Rates and Related Factors Among First-Time Mothers with Single Pregnancies in Zhejiang Province, China: Evidences from a Multi-Center Study by Liu B, Abdi MA, Ma Y

“…The C-Model was used to calculate the reference values, and logistic regression analysis was employed to explore risk factors.Results: The C-section rate for primiparous women initially decreased and then rose again, the average rate was 36.1%, with a reference C-section rate of 11.8%. …”
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Measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter by ultrasound in healthy term neonates by Shih-Yun Lan, Hung-Lin Tai, Jainn-Jim Lin, Fan-Yun Lan, Hsin-Yu Tsai, Kuang-Lin Lin

“…The aim of this study was to determine the reference value of ONSD and potential influencing factors in healthy term neonates. …”
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Clinical and epidemiological profile of multiple sclerosis in a reference center in the State of Bahia, Brazil Perfil clínico e epidemiológico da esclerose múltipla em um centro de... by Eduardo Cardoso, Thiago Fukuda, Júlio Pereira, Jamile Seixas, Rafael Miranda, Bernardo Rodrigues, Thaís Saback, Renata Andrade, Grace Cardoso, Rosa Martinez, Juliane Avena, Ailton Melo

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Demystifying authenticity: Behavioral and neurophysiological signatures of self-positivity for authentic and presented selves by Chengli Huang, Constantine Sedikides, Douglas J. Angus, William E. Davis, James W. Butterworth, Alexiss Jeffers, Rebecca Schlegel, Nicholas J. Kelley

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Comprehensive Screening and Validation of Stable Internal Reference Genes for Accurate qRT-PCR Analysis in <i>Holotrichia parallela</i> under Diverse Biological Conditions and Envi... by Zhongjun Gong, Jing Zhang, Qi Chen, Huiling Li, Ziqi Zhang, Yun Duan, Yueli Jiang, Tong Li, Jin Miao, Yuqing Wu

“…<i>Holotrichia parallela</i> is among the world’s most destructive pests. For accurate qPCR and gene expression studies, the selection of stable and appropriate reference genes is crucial. …”
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Prevalence of Narcotics-Induced Poisoning in Children under 18 Years of Age Referring to the Al-e-Jalil Educational and Therapeutic Center, Aq Qala, Golestan Province (2020-2022) by Mohsen Yekrang, Mahsa Besharat, Sima Besharat, Javad Enayat, Khadije Amjadi

“…Background and Objective: Poisoning is one of the most common reasons for emergency department visits worldwide. …”
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Screening and Stability Analysis of Reference Genes for Gene Expression Normalization in Hybrid Yellow Catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobagrus vachelli ♂) Fed Diets Conta... by Chaohui Guo, Zihao Zhang, Meina Zhang, Guojun Guo, Guangqing Yu, Daoquan Zhao, Ming Li, Guoxi Li, Bianzhi Liu

“…When the sampling time points were considered, β-actin, EF1a, and HPRT1 were the top three stable reference genes in the intestine. In contrast, β-actin and B2M are the most stable reference genes in the liver. …”
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Development of an adipocyte differentiation protocol using 3T3-L1 cells for the investigation of the browning process: identification of the PPAR-γ agonist rosiglitazone as a brown... by Lorenzo Flori, Giulia Galgani, Giorgia Bray, Chiara Ippolito, Cristina Segnani, Carolina Pellegrini, Valentina Citi, Valentina Citi, Nunzia Bernardini, Nunzia Bernardini, Alma Martelli, Alma Martelli, Alma Martelli, Vincenzo Calderone, Vincenzo Calderone, Vincenzo Calderone

“…Considering the interest in stimulating the browning process in metabolic disorders and the lack of clarity, evenness, and reproducibility of the preclinical models, the detailed description of an adipocyte differentiation protocol and the “de novo” development of a beige adipocyte phenotype has been described. Furthermore, the most described stimuli in inducing the browning process, such as PPAR-γ agonists (using rosiglitazone, RGZ) and β-adrenergic stimulators (using isoproterenol, ISO), were evaluated in order to describe their involvement in the browning process and identify a reference compound for the induction of the “de novo” browning.MethodsImmortalized murine embryonic fibroblasts (3T3-L1) cells were differentiated for up to 17 days using a differentiation medium (DM) and a maintenance medium (MM) with or without RGZ or ISO to obtain both the mature white and the beige adipocyte phenotype. …”
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Towards site-independent calibration of in situ soil pH sensor data: Relevance of spatial and temporal proximity, sample size and data spread for calibration model performance by Sebastian Vogel, Mandy Gebbers, Ingmar Schröter, Wolfgang Schwanghart, Eric Bönecke, Jörg Rühlmann, Eckart Kramer, Robin Gebbers

“…Field-wise calibration yielded a 34 % lower mean RMSE than regional, farm, or neighborhood models but required the most reference samples. In contrast, neighborhood models reduced sample size by approximately 74 %, farm models by 87 % and the regional model by 86 %, while achieving similar RMSEs. …”
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Modification of P&O Method on MPPT with PI Controller to Reduce Power Oscillation during Steady-State Condition by Nisrina Rania Habibah, Rini Nur Hasanah, Zainul Abidin

“…The improvement is achieved using a reference voltage () value to respond to perturbation and calculates the power change based on the response. …”
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Phylogenetic analysis of dermatophytes isolated from small domestic animals by A. M. Smagulova, E. V. Kukhar, T. I. Glotova, A. G. Glotov

“…Dermatophytoses are diseases of skin and its accessory structures that are widely spread worldwide. They are most commonly caused by fungi of the genera Micro- sporum and Trichophyton. …”
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Real Time Fractional Robust Adaptive Scheme for Frequency Regulation in Double Area Hybrid Power System With Renewables by Ahmed Ragab, Dalia Allam, Ahmed F. Zobaa, Hazem Ali Attia

“…The first one is a novel fractional order model reference adaptive controller where fractional calculus merits and e-modification robust algorithm have been merged with the adaptive skills creating the fractional order model reference robust-adaptive controller. …”
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IMAGE PROCESSING MODELS AND METHODS RESEARCH AND WAYS OF IMPROVING MARKER RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGIES IN ADDED REALITY SYSTEMS by Nataliia Bolohova, Igor Ruban

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Impact of different genomic relationship matrix construction methods on the accuracy of genomic prediction in different species by Shiyi Wang, Yingjia Wei, Dengying Liu, Xiangzhe Zhang, Qishan Wang, Yuchun Pan, Peipei Ma

“…The learning curve for bull data showed the choice of G-matrix had minimal impact on prediction accuracy when the reference population size and genetic marker density reached a certain threshold.DiscussionThe study concluded that the optimal G-matrix construction method varies across species, with population structure being a key factor. …”
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Construction of the porcine genome mobile element variations and investigation of its role in population diversity and gene expression by Jianchao Hu, Lu Gui, Zhongzi Wu, Lusheng Huang

“…Results We constructed the most comprehensive porcine MEV library based on high-depth whole genome sequencing (WGS) data from 747 pigs across 59 breeds worldwide. …”
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Impact of Various Types of Heat Processing on the Content of Selected Trace Elements of Goose Breast Meat by Zuzanna Goluch, Tomasz Czernecki, Gabriela Haraf, Andrzej Okruszek, Monika Wereńska

“…For this reason, it seems to be the most beneficial for the consumer’s health because it minimizes the risk of exceeding the TDI value. …”
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Impact of computed tomography parameters on radiation dose in chest imaging: a comparative study between tomographs by Warley Ferreira Felix, Adriana de Souza Medeiros Batista, Arno Heeren de Oliveira, Marcos Eugênio Silva Abrantes

“…Due to the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization in 2020, there was a significant increase in imaging exams to evaluate lung problems, these being the organs most affected by the disease. Given this demand, it is essential to understand how changes in the basic parameters of tomography exam protocols influence the doses of ionizing radiation received by patients. …”
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