On Simplifying Expressions with Mixed Boolean-Arithmetic by Yury V. Kosolapov

“…We experimentally estimate the dependence of the average number of terms in a linear MBA-expression returned by simplification algorithms on $n$, the number of decoding iterations, and the power of the set of Boolean functions, by which a linear combination with a minimum number of nonzero coefficients is sought. …”
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Assessing the validity and reliability of the persian version of Self-concept and Identity Measure in an Iranian population by Saba Tutunchian, Ali Reza Shafiee-Kandjani, Ayyoub Malek, Behzad Shalchi

“…This study examines the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Self-Concept and Identity Measure, designed to assess healthy and disrupted identity functions. Methods. This study utilized a methodological design and focused on students at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences for the 2023-2024 academic year. …”
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Morphological and biochemical characterization of Moroccan Opuntia dillenii fruit: Natural source of bioactive compounds by Sofia ZAZOULI, Ghizlane Kabiri

“…Methods:The morphological traits, biochemical parameters, and antioxidant content of the Moroccan O. dillenii fruit fractions, namely peel, juicy pulp, and seeds, were investigated. Results: The coefficient of variation of the morphological traits oscillated between 16.03 % for fruit weight and 51.83 % for seed weight, indicating a broad level of morphological variability. …”
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Empirical Validation of a Streamlined Three-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Protocol Using MAI Motion by Yan Wen, Tanvi Verma, Jonathan P. Whitehead, Paul Lee

“…MAI Motion is a motion capture system designed to assess lower-limb biomechanics during functional movements like the sit-to-stand (STS) test. …”
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Multi-Objective Routing and Categorization of Urban Network Segments for Cyclists by Konstantinos Theodoreskos, Konstantinos Gkiotsalitis

“…Data collection methods include GPS tracking, field measurements, and qualitative approaches to understand cyclists’ behavior and preferences. Nine objective functions are constructed based on criteria related to safety and comfort, incorporating decision variables related to cyclists riding on sidewalks, capturing the complexity of urban cycling infrastructure. …”
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Antigenic characterization of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) envelope glycoprotein precursor incorporated into nanodiscs. by Kristen C Witt, Luis Castillo-Menendez, Haitao Ding, Nicole Espy, Shijian Zhang, John C Kappes, Joseph Sodroski

“…These results indicate that Env-NDs represent a potentially useful platform for investigating the structural, functional and antigenic properties of the HIV-1 Env trimer in a membrane context.…”
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Fault Estimation for Semi-Markov Jump Neural Networks Based on the Extended State Method by Lihong Rong, Yuexin Pan, Zhimin Tong

“…To alleviate network congestion and optimize communication resources, the Round-Robin protocol is adopted to schedule data transmission efficiently. By constructing a Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and applying the discrete Wirtinger inequality, sufficient conditions are derived to ensure the mean square exponential stability and dissipative performance of the system. …”
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Agricultural Waste–Derived Biochar for Antibiotics Removal in Aqueous Environment: A Comprehensive Outlook by Varalakshmi Varatharajan, Karthik V., Selvakumar Periyasamy

“…The key elements influencing antibiotic adsorption on biochar, including surface chemistry, pyrolysis conditions, and environmental variables, were discussed in detail. This review focuses specifically on the functional modification of the biochar, the mechanism involved in antibiotic adsorption, and the scalability of this process. …”
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Bioactive compounds from tropical fruit by-products: Extraction, characterization and therapeutic potential by Niza Otero-Guzman, Ricardo Andrade-Pizarro

“…However, there are several challenges associted with the efficient extraction and accurate characterization of these compounds, including the complexity of plant matrices, variability in compound polarity, and the need for scalable, eco-friendly methods that preserve their bioactivity. …”
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Improving Monitoring of Indoor RF-EMF Exposure Using IoT-Embedded Sensors and Kriging Techniques by Randa Jabeur, Alaa Alaerjan

“…These networks consist of numerous sensor nodes, often deployed in challenging terrains where maintenance is difficult. Efficient monitoring approaches are essential to maximize the functionality and lifespan of each sensor node, thereby improving the overall performance of the WSN. …”
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“Why would I bother?” Understanding prosumer motivations and engagement in renewable energy communities: a qualitative study of polish photovoltaic installation owners by Maksymilian Bielecki, Ewa Neska, Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska

“…The development and efficient functioning of RECs depend not only on technical or economic factors but also on numerous socio-psychological variables deeply rooted in local historical, political, economic, and cultural contexts. …”
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Analysis of the Stability of the Banking Sector of Azerbaijan in Conditions of Economic Crisis Based on the Econometric Model by S. M. Huseynova, T. Ja. Hajizada

“…Lagged variables may be included in the time series. The lags in the explanatory variables take into account the degree of possible lag with which macroeconomic shocks affect banks. …”
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Effects of curing age and magnesium slag grinding time on mechanical properties and hydration characteristics of magnesium slag-based backfill materials by Xiaobing Yang, Jian Yang, Xi Wang, Shenghua Yin, Zepeng Yan, Xizhi Zhang, Gongcheng Li, Xun Chen, Yaobin Qi, Wei Chen

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Allometric equation for estimating aboveground biomass of Acacia-Commiphora forest, southern Ethiopia by Wondimagegn Amanuel, Chala Tadesse, Moges Molla, Desalegn Getinet, Zenebe Mekonnen

“…Data was transformed to logarithmic functions and multiple linear regression techniques were used to develop model to estimate aboveground biomass (AGB). …”
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Women with more severe degrees of temporomandibular disorder exhibit an increase in temperature over the temporomandibular joint by Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Ana Cláudia de Souza Costa, Amanda Carine Packer, Ester Moreira de Castro, Delaine Rodrigues-Bigaton

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Identifying and Validating Indicators of Ritualism in the Iranian Higher Education System: A Mixed-Methods Study by Seyed Hedayat Davarpanah, Reza Hoveida, Mostafa Bagherian Far

“…Neglecting its indicators in the core functions of the university—teaching, research, and services—can lead to institutions that lack quality and fail to make a significant impact on society, both formally and functionally.  …”
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Mathematical crystal chemistry II: Random search for ionic crystals and analysis on oxide crystals registered in ICSD by Ryotaro Koshoji

“…Additionally, discrete variables and constraint functions, which give a choice of creatable types of geometrical constraints depending on the spatial order of atoms, are implemented to formalize the feasible atomic environment, such as the composition of coordination polyhedra, resulting in acceleration of structure search and decrease of the number of local minima. …”
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No significant links between somatognosia, stereognosia, and hypermobility: sensory processing unlikely to drive common complaints in hypermobile population by Ivana Hanzlíková, Aneta Ruská, Kristýna Jančíková, Kim Hébert-Losier

“…These sensory processing functions are unlikely to contribute to the common complaints reported by hypermobile individuals. …”
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The effect of water soluble pentosanes on baking properties of winter rye by E. N. Shabolkina, A. A. Bisharev, N. V. Anisimkina, M. V. Belyaeva

“…Estimation of the variation coefficients showed that non-starch polysaccharides influence by genotypic and environmental factors are characterized by low variability CVf = 8.2%. …”
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Land-Cover Semantic Segmentation for Very-High-Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery Using Deep Transfer Learning and Active Contour Loss by Miguel Chicchon, Francisco James Leon Trujillo, Ivan Sipiran, Ricardo Madrid

“…We assessed the U-Net-scSE, FT-U-NetFormer, and DC-Swin architectures, incorporating transfer learning and active contour loss functions to improve performance on semantic segmentation tasks. …”
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