Determinants of growth differentiation factor 15 plasma levels in outpatients with peripheral arterial disease by Emma Skau, Philippe Wagner, Jerzy Leppert, Johan Ärnlöv, Pär Hedberg

“…Results: The multivariable analysis identified independent relations of GDF-15 with several of the included variables (adjusted R2 = 0.48). Diabetes (beta coefficient [β] of 0.37, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.25 to 0.50), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (β = −0.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.34 to −0.09), and physical activity (β = −0.16, 95% CI: −0.25 to −0.06) had the strongest associations. …”
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A New Four‐Component L*‐Dependent Model for Radial Diffusion Based on Solar Wind and Magnetospheric Drivers of ULF Waves by Kyle R. Murphy, Jasmine Sandhu, I. Jonathan Rae, Thomas Daggitt, Sarah Glauert, Richard B. Horne, Clare E. J. Watt, Sarah Bentley, Adam Kellerman, Louis Ozeke, Alexa J. Halford, Sheng Tian, Aaron Breneman, Leonid Olifer, Ian R. Mann, Vassilis Angelopoulos, John Wygant

“…The new models use L∗ as it accounts for adiabatic changes due to the dynamic magnetic field coupled with an optimized set of four components of solar wind and geomagnetic activity, Bz, V, Pdyn, and Sym−H, as independent variables (inputs). These independent variables are known drivers of ULF waves and offer the ability to calculate diffusion coefficients at a higher cadence then existing models based on Kp. …”
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Road Permeability Index as a tool for mitigation planning of road impacts on wildlife in Colombia: a case study using mammals by Fabio Leonardo Meza-Joya

“…The influence of 12 landscape variables on the permeability of each functional group was assessed at 30 locations along the road. …”
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Exercise, Training & Health by Mentz L, Winkert K, Schlegel S, Rohlmann F, Steinacker JM, Treff G

“…To this end, we evaluated it during rowing ergometer testing in elite rowers.Methods: Twenty-three elite rowers of the German National squad (10 female; age: 24.53.5 years) performed an incremental step test on a C2 rowing-ergometer modified with an external reference system (REF) allowing evaluation of stroke-to-stroke variability during rowing ergometer testing.Results: The coefficient of variation (CV) for PREF was 4.7% (95% CI [4.3, 5.3]). …”
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New Approach of Blind Adaptive Equalizer Based on Genetic Algorithms by Caroline A. D. Silva, Marcelo A. C. Fernandes

“…Unlike traditional methods that rely on linear programming and suffer from local minima issues, this technique utilizes a stochastic linear programming cost function with GAs for robust optimization. The proposed method termed Blind Linear Equalizer based on genetic algorithm (BLE-GA) enhances performance by leveraging a GA’s ability to handle stochastic variables, offering rapid convergence and resilience against signal noise and inter-symbol interference. …”
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Hybrid Multi-Granularity Approach for Few-Shot Image Retrieval with Weak Features by Aiguo Lu, Zican Li, Yanwei Liu, Pandi Liu, Ke Wang

“…The algorithm designs a feature extraction method (AugODNet_BRA) rooted in image augmentation, which efficiently captures high-level semantic features of images with few samples, small targets, and weak features through unsupervised learning. …”
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Color image hybrid noise filtering algorithm based on deep convolution neural network by Yongfei Yu, Yuanjian Yan

“…Then, the probability density function and noise probability density function of Gaussian noise are calculated to determine the hybrid noise feature points of color image. …”
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Enhancing Urban Heat Island Analysis Through Multisensor Data Fusion and GRU-Based Deep Learning Approaches for Climate Modeling by Ning Tang, Muhammad Farhan, Pir Mohammad, M. Abdullah-Al-Wadud, Saddam Hussain, Umair Hamza, Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain, Nazih Yacer Rebouh

“…The GRU-based model achieved a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.90 with an RMSE value of 0.09, indicating robust predictive performance. …”
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On optimization of substrate removal in a bioreactor with wall attached and suspended bacteria by Alma Mašić, Hermann J. Eberl

“…In applications, the initial state, however, is often unknown and therefore the efficiency of reactor optimization, compared to the uncontrolled system with constant flow rate, is limited.…”
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Research on digital matching methods integrating user intent and patent technology characteristics by Jianwei Yang, Yi Wang, Bonan Zang, Min Peng, George Torrens

“…Abstract The hierarchical analysis of user needs, function mapping, and the intelligent extraction and matching of related product patent technical features are crucial for seeking innovative design solutions and improving design efficiency. …”
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Frequency Stability Analysis Based on Full State Model in Autonomous-Synchronization Voltage Source Interfaced Power System by Zhenyao LI, Deqiang GAN, Moude LUAN, Guoqing HE

“…Based on the above conclusions, a method for estimating the virtual inertia and droop coefficient of renewable energy with the autonomous-synchronization voltage source that meets the preset frequency dynamic safety requirements is proposed. …”
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Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Modeling of Plasma and Ultrasound-assisted Air Drying of Cumin Seeds by M. Namjoo, M. Moradi, M. A. Nematollahi, H. Golbakhshi

“…According to the results, the WNN model with an average correlation coefficient of R2 > 0.92 for the train data set, and R2 > 0.83 for the test data set provided the most beneficial tool for evaluating the drying process of cumin seeds.…”
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Research on optimization strategies of university ideological and political parenting models under the empowerment of digital intelligence by Fan Lv

“…It constructs the no-incentive, cost-sharing, and collaborative cooperation models, respectively, and obtains the optimal trajectories for the degree of effort, the subsidy coefficient, the optimal benefit function, and the digital and intelligent technology stock. …”
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Assessment of Intrarenal Artery Doppler Resistive Index in Normotensive Patients and Patients with Essential Hypertension by Obinna E. Abonyi, Uloma B. Nwogu, Vitus K. Ika, Julius A. Agbo, Beatrice U. Maduka, Sharonrose O. Nwadike

“…Pearson’s correlation coefficient assessed the associations between RRI, age, and BMI. …”
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Optimum Design of RC Beams Strengthened with Externally Bonded FRP Using Pattern Search by Noor Mohammed Sheet, Baraa J. M. AL-Eliwi, Rabi M. Najem

“…The design process involved an objective function that represents the cost function of the optimum solution and design variables that define the optimum dimensions of the beam and FRP material, such as beam width, effective beam depth, FRP strip thickness, FRP strips spacing, and FRP strip width, according to the design constraints of the ACI 440-2R-17 code. …”
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Perinatal bisphenol A exposure impairs gut microbial colonization: Implications for offspring obesity and neurodevelopment by Ana López-Moreno, Alfonso Torres-Sánchez, Antonio Suárez, Alicia Ruiz-Rodríguez, Margarita Aguilera

“…Toxicological approaches in animal models have revealed complex effects, using variable doses of BPA, on reproduction, development, obesity, immune function, metabolic and systemic toxicity. …”
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Finite Difference/Fractional Pertrov–Galerkin Spectral Method for Linear Time-Space Fractional Reaction–Diffusion Equation by Mahmoud A. Zaky

“…The Pertrov–Galerkin spectral method is adapted using non-smooth generalized basis functions to discretize the spatial variable, and the L1 scheme on a non-uniform graded mesh is used to approximate the Caputo fractional derivative. …”
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Maximising Achievable Rate Using Intelligent Reflecting Surface in 6G Wireless Communication Systems by Afrin Jahan Eva, Md. Sahal, Rabita Amin, Muhammad R. A. Khandaker, Risala Tasin Khan, Faisal Tariq, ASM Ashraf Mahmud

“…Intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) is a promising technique which aims to shift the paradigm of uncontrollable wireless environment to a controllable one by adding the function of reconfigurability using multiple passive reflecting elements. …”
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Flexible imputation toolkit for electronic health records by Alireza Vafaei Sadr, Jiang Li, Wenke Hwang, Mohammed Yeasin, Ming Wang, Harold Lehmann, Ramin Zand, Vida Abedi

“…Pympute’s core algorithm, Flexible, intelligently selects the optimal imputation method for each variable based on its characteristics. Pympute offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities. …”
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Shell and tube heat exchanger optimization: A critical literature assessment and fairness-based comparative performance analysis of meta-heuristic algorithms by Samet Gürgen

“…In order to make comparisons, the objective function, decision variables and their boundary values were taken as the same. …”
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