Autonomous Behavior Selection For Self-driving Cars Using Probabilistic Logic Factored Markov Decision Processes by Héctor Avilés, Marco Negrete, Alberto Reyes, Rubén Machucho, Karelly Rivera, Gloria de-la-Garza, Alberto Petrilli

“…Results show the suitability of the overall self-driving strategy and PL-fMDPs to construct safe action policies for self-driving cars.…”
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A Deep Learning Approach for Predicting Aerial Suppressant Drops in Wildland Firefighting Using Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast Data by Shayne Magstadt, Yu Wei, Bradley M. Pietruszka, David E. Calkin

“…By amalgamating ADS-B data with Automated Telemetry Unit (ATU) drop information, this research constructs a reliable base for analyzing the spatial aspects of aerial firefighting operations. …”
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Innate biosignature of treatment failure in human cutaneous leishmaniasis by María Adelaida Gómez, Ashton Trey Belew, Deninson Alejandro Vargas, Lina Giraldo-Parra, Neal Alexander, David E. Rebellón-Sánchez, Theresa A. Alexander, Najib M. El-Sayed

“…Similarly, machine learning models constructed using data from pre-treatment as well as post-treatment samples, accurately classify treatment outcome into cure and TF. …”
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Mobile detection of cataracts with an optimised lightweight deep Edge Intelligent technique by Dipta Neogi, Mahirul Alam Chowdhury, Mst. Moriom Akter, Md. Ishan Arefin Hossain

“…The proposed TensorFlow Lite model constructed by combining CNN layers and Adam in this study is called Optimised Light Weight Sequential Deep Learning Model (SDLM). …”
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Single-cell multi-omics delineates the dynamics of distinct epigenetic codes coordinating mouse gastrulation by Mingzhu Fu, Long Pang, Zhenwei Wu, Mei Wang, Jin Jin, Shanshan Ai, Xin Li

“…Notably, by utilizing the H3K27ac and H3K4me1 co-marked active enhancers, we construct a gene regulatory network centered on pivotal transcription factors, highlighting the potential critical role of Cdkn1c in mesoderm lineage specification. …”
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An Effective Off-Grid DOA Estimation Algorithm Using Difference Coarrays with Limited Snapshots by Yanan Ma, Jian Wang, Lu Cao, Pengyu Guo, Guangteng Fan

“…The proposed algorithm first performs DOA estimation through coarray-augmented spatial smoothing multiple signal classification (SS-MUSIC), followed by noise suppression via multiplication with a constructed selection matrix. The off-grid angular deviations are sequentially refined based on the iterative correction mechanism. …”
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Enhancing Performance of Credit Card Model by Utilizing LSTM Networks and XGBoost Algorithms by Kianeh Kandi, Antonio García-Dopico

“…By meticulously carrying out preprocessing tasks, constructing competent training models, and implementing ensemble techniques, our proposed framework demonstrates unwavering performance in accurately identifying fraudulent transactions. …”
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Computational Modeling for Hemodynamic Analysis of Stenosed Carotid Artery by Laiba Junaid, Natasha Mohsin Butt, Tayaba Naz, Arham Saddique, Syed Mudassir Hussain, Faisal Amin, Muhammad Abrar Baig

“…COMSOL Multiphysics 6.0 has been used to construct and simulate the model of a blood vessel, along with the deposition of plaque, stenosis, sequential obstruction of outlets, and load application on it. …”
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Explaining the Concept of Palliative Care in Patients With Stroke, Development and Validation of a Questionnaire: A Mixed-Method Study Protocol by Zakiyeh Jafaryparvar, Fatemeh Bahramnezhad, Fatemeh Hajibabaee, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Nahid Dehghan Nayeri

“…Methods and Analysis: This research is sequential mixed-method exploratory analysis. It will focus on the concept of PC, its characteristics, antecedents, and consequences for stroke survivors, in addition to the creation and psychometric evaluation of a specific PC questionnaire. …”
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Parenclitic network mapping predicts survival in critically ill patients with sepsis by Emily Ito, Tope Oyelade, Matthew Wikner, Jinyuan Liu, Watjana Lilaonitkul, Ali R. Mani

“…Fifteen physiological variables representing organ systems were used to construct organ network connectivity through correlation analysis. …”
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Method for Increasing of Lens Gluing Technological Process Efficiency and a Reliable Evaluation of Output Controlled Parameters by R. V. Fiodоrtsev, E. A. Metelskaya, V. A. Marchik, A. V. Kuznetsov, A. E. Makarevich

“…The traditional production process of lenses gluing involves the sequential execution of a set of technological operations and takes a significant period of time. …”
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A Supernet-Only Framework for Federated Learning in Computationally Heterogeneous Scenarios by Yu Chen, Danyang Chen, Cheng Zhong

“…Neural Architecture Search can alleviate this by constructing multiple model structures to optimize federated learning performance across diverse edge devices. …”
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The use of ridge regression for estimating the severity of acute pancreatitis by D. V. Cherdantsev, A. V. Stroev, E. S. Mangalova, N. V. Kononova, O. V. Chubarova

“…This procedure for constructing a classifier can be used as part of the basis to the medical decision support system.Conclusion. …”
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Nomogram Prediction of Anastomotic Leakage and Determination of an Effective Surgical Strategy for Reducing Anastomotic Leakage after Laparoscopic Rectal Cancer Surgery by Chang Hyun Kim, Soo Young Lee, Hyeong Rok Kim, Young Jin Kim

“…The present study enrolled 736 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic resection without a diverting stoma for rectal adenocarcinoma. A nomogram was constructed to predict AL. Based on the nomogram, personalized risk was calculated and sequential surgical strategies were monitored using risk-adjusted cumulative sum (RA-CUSUM) analysis. …”
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Effect of employee recognition and flexible working arrangement on Generation Z retention by Tebogo S. Kgarimetsa, Calvin Naidoo

“…Orientation: There is limited literature on talent retention framework constructs for Generation Z (Gen Z) in the Platinum Group Metals’ (PGM) mining sector of South Africa. …”
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Enhancing the Energy Efficiency of the Combined Forging Operations of Upsetting and Drawing out by Kolisnyk K.D., Chukhlib V.L.

“…The forging technology of hooks was analyzed, and it was determined that the main technological forging operations causing uneven deformation distribution are the sequential upsetting and drawing out processes. Since the influence of specific parameters of these operations remains insufficiently studied, this research was conducted to compare and determine the effect of upsetting and drawing out parameters when performed sequentially in order to improve the mechanical properties of forged hook metal. …”
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Trajectory Tracking in Autonomous Driving Based on Improved hp Adaptive Pseudospectral Method by Yingjie Liu, Qianqian Wang

“…Firstly, a vehicle motion model was constructed, and then an optimal trajectory solving method based on the hp adaptive pseudospectral method was proposed. …”
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Terminology Alignment based on Multi-level Feature Fusion for Japanese Scientific and Technological Literature Terminology Translation by Qi Fang

“…Second, a hybrid feature extraction architecture is constructed by integrating Transformer’s multi-head attention with BiLSTM’s sequential modeling capabilities, where positional encoding is deliberately omitted to leverage BiLSTM’s inherent strength in capturing positional relationships, thereby enhancing context-aware feature representation. …”
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Defining the cardiac surgical learning curve: a longitudinal cumulative analysis of a surgeon’s experience and performance monitoring in the first decade of practice by Shantel Chang, Ian Smith, Christopher Cole

“…Cumulative risk adjusted morbidity (CRAM) charts of operative mortality, return to theatre and length of stay were constructed. Secondary endpoints included postoperative stroke and deep sternal wound infection. …”
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Ecological risk and chemical speciation of heavy metals in surface sediments of the Pearl River Estuary for comprehensive assessment by Zhiyan Liu, Qian Wu, Chao He, Peng Zhang, Xiaoqin Wang, Zifen Luo, Liaoyuan Yang, Chaoqing Huang

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