Decomposed Linear Dynamical Systems (dLDS) models reveal instantaneous, context-dependent dynamic connectivity in C. elegans by Eva Yezerets, Noga Mudrik, Adam S. Charles

“…Abstract Mounting evidence indicates that neural “tuning” can be highly variable within an individual across time and across individuals. …”
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Numerical solutions for fractional optimal control problems using Mü‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ntz-Legendre polynomials by Mohammad Sahabi, Allahbakhsh Yazdani Cherati

“…To achieve this, stable and efficient methods for calculating the fractional integral and derivative operators of Müntz-Legendre functions based on three-term recurrence formulas and Jacobi-Gauss quadrature rules are presented. …”
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Thermal and flow simulations of metal oxide trihybrid nanofluids over a vertical stretching cylinder by T. Giftlin Blessy, B. Rushi Kumar

“…By employing similarity variables, we transform the governing equations into dimensionless ordinary differential equations, which are then solved numerically using MATLAB's bvp4c function. …”
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Protein docking by the underestimation of free energy funnels in the space of encounter complexes. by Yang Shen, Ioannis Ch Paschalidis, Pirooz Vakili, Sandor Vajda

“…The removal of the center-to-center distance turns out to vastly improve the efficiency of the search, because the five-dimensional space now exhibits a well-behaved energy surface suitable for underestimation. …”
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Optimization of phosphorus adsorption on honeycomb briquette ash by application of response surface methodology by Yu Li, Jianfa Yang, Zemin Zhang, Jie Yuan

“…At these conditions, removal efficiency and desirability function were found to be 96% and 1.000, respectively. …”
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Investigation, Optimization of Energy Consumption and Yield Modeling of Two Paddy Cultivars with Genetic-Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by S. Sharifi, N. Hafezi, M. H. Aghkhani

“…In the first step, energy consumption and production were calculated by multiplying the variables by their corresponding coefficients. In the second step, all the variables that maximize paddy yield were entered into MATLAB software. …”
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Evaluasi Kinerja Aplikasi Penelusuran Online Cerah Informasi Pustaka (CIP) Perpustakaan Universitas Tridinanti Palembang Berdasarkan Persepsi Pustakwan by Rusmiatiningsih Rusmiatiningsih, Indah Solehati, Sagiman Sagiman, Marleni Marleni

“…The evaluation model used is the PIECES evaluation model by making a questionnaire based on 6 variables, namely Performance, Information, Economy, Control, Efficiency and Service and each variable is made into indicators. …”
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Soil moisture and precipitation intensity jointly control the transit time distribution of quick flow in a flashy headwater catchment by H. Türk, C. Stumpp, M. Hrachowitz, K. Schulz, P. Strauss, G. Blöschl, M. Stockinger

“…The results showed that accounting for both soil moisture and precipitation intensity to define the shape of SAS functions for preferential flow improved the tracer simulation in streamflow (increasing the Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency from 0.31 to 0.51). …”
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Polynomial Chaos Expansion Approach to Interest Rate Models by Luca Di Persio, Gregorio Pellegrini, Michele Bonollo

“…The Polynomial Chaos Expansion (PCE) technique allows us to recover a finite second-order random variable exploiting suitable linear combinations of orthogonal polynomials which are functions of a given stochastic quantity ξ, hence acting as a kind of random basis. …”
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Distributed generation plants multi-agent controlling system by YU. N. Bulatov, A. V. Kryukov

“…Centralized control system of numerous distributed generation plants becomes inefficient due to the need of transfer of large communication flow to the center for taking decision. Rising up the efficiency of control is possible by the means of implementation of peripheral systems actualized on the basis of agent approach. …”
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Does charcoal act as a protective agent in fish nutrition to increase growth and physiological performance? A meta-analysis by Aliati Iswantari, Vitas Atmadi Prakoso, Nunak Nafiqoh, Rendy Ginanjar, Henti Hendalastuti Rachmat, Agung Irawan, Kurniawan Kurniawan, Mochammad Zamroni, Fathur Rochman, Danung Nur Adli, Mohammad Miftakhus Sholikin, Arif Wibowo, Anuraga Jayanegara

“…Charcoal notably reduced aspartate aminotransferase and increased immunoglobulin levels, suggesting benefits for liver function and immunity. Meta-regression revealed dose-dependent improvements with wood charcoal, whereas responses to bamboo and activated charcoal were variable. …”
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How to personalise ventilation of infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia? A simulation study by Barbara Stankiewicz, Magdalena Mierzewska-Schmidt, Krzysztof J. Pałko, Marek Darowski, Maciej Kozarski

“…The T1/T2 and CW/CL correlated with defect size (gamma coefficient: 1; P < 0.05), duration of mechanical ventilation and hospitalization (Spearmen’s coefficient: 0.99; P < 0.01). …”
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Model Construction of InSAR-based Rainfall Thresholds for Landslide Hazards in Yanhe Basin, Chinese Loess Plateau by WANG Zhenliang, CHEN Manyu, ZHAO Jianlin, YUAN Ke, YANG Jie, ZHANG Chen

“…Then the correlations between rainfall factors and landslide shape variables were calculated to determine the rainfall days and effective rainfall attenuation coefficient in the early period. …”
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Comparing the Effect of Beractant (Beraksurf™) with That of Poractant Alfa (Curosurf®) on the Need for Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in Neonatal Respiratory Distress S... by Yosra Khazani, Sirous Fathi Manesh, Elnaz Shaseb, Parvin Sarbakhsh

“…Performing appropriate adjusted analysis leads to a more interpretable and efficient estimation of treatment effects. Semiparametric adjustment approach modifies the estimating equations solved by the marginal treatment effect estimator by adding an augmentation function, which makes use of the baseline covariates and estimate the unbiased marginal treatment effect with improved precision. …”
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Multiple mechanisms contribute to leakiness of a frameshift mutation in canine cone-rod dystrophy. by Keiko Miyadera, Ian Brierley, Jesús Aguirre-Hernández, Cathryn S Mellersh, David R Sargan

“…Variable polyA(n) length was confirmed in DNA from different RPGRIP1(-/-) dogs, yet polyA(n) variability did not correspond with the clinical phenotypes and no individual was found that carried a polyA(n) tract capable of encoding an in-frame variant. …”
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Optimized integration of photovoltaic systems and distribution static compensators in distribution networks using a novel discrete-continuous version of the adaptive JAYA algorithm... by Paolo Iván Cubillo-Leyton, Oscar Danilo Montoya, Luis Fernando Grisales-Noreña

“…For comparison, the discrete-continuous versions of the vortex search algorithm (VSA), the sine-cosine algorithm (SCA), Phasor Particle Swarm Optimization (PPSO), New Self-Organising Hierarchical PSO (NHPSO-JTVAC), Differential Evolution (DE), Gold Search Optimization (GSO) and the classical version of JAYA are used, validating the effectiveness of our proposal on the 33- and 69-bus test systems while considering variable generation and demand. In terms of the best solution, the average solution, and the required processing times, the AJAYA-SA strategy yields the best results in both test systems, making it the most efficient method to solve the problem under study.…”
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Development Research on Integrating CNC Machine Tool with Plasma for Online Surface Heat Treatment by Shao-Hsien Chen, Bo-Ting Wang

“…However, for online heat treatment of cast iron FC25, it is important to study the parameters of the lathe and plasma, and the research method is used eventually to optimize the process and reduce the machining cost and machining error. The variable factors in the surface online real-time heat treatment are spindle speed, feed rate, and current, and the objective function is the hardness of mechanical properties. …”
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Computational studies reveal structural characterization and novel families of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici effectors. by Raheel Asghar, Nan Wu, Noman Ali, Yulei Wang, Mahinur Akkaya

“…However, due to the lack of an efficient genetic transformation system in Pst, progress in effector function studies has been slow. …”
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Numerical Investigation and Optimization of Transpiration Cooling Plate Structures with Combined Particle Diameter by Dan Wang, Yaxin Liu, Xiang Zhang, Mingliang Kong, Hanchao Liu

“…An optimization analysis of CPD−PS is conducted using response surface methodology (RSM), and the influence of design variables on the objective function (<i>η</i>_ave and <i>p</i>) is analyzed. …”
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Finding the optimal probe state for multiparameter quantum metrology using conic programming by Masahito Hayashi, Yingkai Ouyang

“…The algorithm involves a conic program, which minimizes a linear objective function subject to conic constraints on a operator-valued variable. …”
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