Infrastructure and sectoral FDI in China: an empirical analysis by Faisal Mehmood, Muhammad Atique, Wang Bing, Hameed Khan, Henna Henna

“…We use the Estimating Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bound testing and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) procedures of estimation. To unmask the shortcomings in the previous literature, we use a composite index of infrastructure with more than 30 indicators. …”
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Enhancing Water Bodies Detection in the Highland and Coastal Zones Through Multisensor Spectral Data Fusion and Deep Learning by Xiaofei Han, Nazih Y. Rebouh, Yasmeen Ahmed, Muhammad Nasar Ahmad, Zainab Tahir, Yahia Said, Ishfaq Gujree

“…Both models were assessed using standard performance metrics, including precision, recall, <italic>F</italic>1-score, and intersection over union (IoU). …”
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Building resilience against physical risk: the role of logistics performance in risk mitigation by Abroon Qazi

“…The novelty of this research lies in its integration of logistics performance as a moderating factor within a probabilistic resilience model, which allows for the identification of how logistics alters the influence of different risk variables on national resilience—an approach not previously undertaken in resilience literature. …”
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Hand dexterity and mobility independently predict cognition in older adults: a multi-domain regression analysis by Thomas Rudolf Schneider, Ansgar Felbecker, Ansgar Felbecker, Ben von Mitzlaff, Ben von Mitzlaff, Gregor Weissofner, Gregor Weissofner, Sarah Meier, Sarah Meier, Patrick Eggenberger, Patrick Eggenberger, Patrick Eggenberger, Simon Annaheim

“…In contrast, grip strength, balance, usual gait speed, and measures of gait variability were not retained. The model explained 50.3% of the variance (Adjusted R2) in global cognitive performance.ConclusionHand dexterity (NHPT) and specific functional mobility tasks (5CRT, 4MWT) are robust, independent predictors of cognition in older adults. …”
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Evaluation of the Parameters and Conditions of Process in the Ethylbenzene Dehydrogenation with Application of Permselective Membranes to Enhance Styrene Yield by Paulo Jardel P. Araújo, Manuela Souza Leite, Teresa M. Kakuta Ravagnani

“…This paper describes the simulation of a dehydrogenation process carried out in a tubular fixed-bed reactor wrapped in a permselective composite membrane. A mathematical model was developed, incorporating the various mass transport mechanisms found in each of the membrane layers and in the catalytic fixed bed. …”
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Analysis of type traits of Cika first calving cows by Mojca SIMČIČ, Miran ŠTEPEC, Betka LOGAR, Klemen POTOČNIK, Dušan TERČIČ

“…The explained proportion of variability among individual traits of autochthonous was between 0.03 and 0.07, while 0.12 in the composite trait of autochthonous. …”
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Comparison of Numerical Results With Experiment Using Digital Image Correlation System of Multiobjective Structural Optimised Wind Turbine Blade by Ramazan Özkan, Mustafa Serdar Genç

“…The optimisation algorithm defined several variables, including structural constraints, the type of composite material and the number of composite layers to form a mathematical model. …”
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Transcripts with high distal heritability mediate genetic effects on complex metabolic traits by Anna L. Tyler, J. Matthew Mahoney, Mark P. Keller, Candice N. Baker, Margaret Gaca, Anuj Srivastava, Isabela Gerdes Gyuricza, Madeleine J. Braun, Nadia A. Rosenthal, Alan D. Attie, Gary A. Churchill, Gregory W. Carter

“…Abstract Although many genes are subject to local regulation, recent evidence suggests that complex distal regulation may be more important in mediating phenotypic variability. To assess the role of distal gene regulation in complex traits, we combine multi-tissue transcriptomes with physiological outcomes to model diet-induced obesity and metabolic disease in a population of Diversity Outbred mice. …”
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The role of individual ambidexterity on organizational performance by Zahra Rajaei, Fereydon Ramazani, Seyed Hossein Behdani

“…Cronbach&rsquo;s alpha for all variables exceeded 0.7, confirming reliability. The composite reliability coefficient for all variables also exceeded 0.7, confirming their reliability. …”
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Extraction Optimization of Tinospora cordifolia and Assessment of the Anticancer Activity of Its Alkaloid Palmatine by Huma Ali, Savita Dixit

“…The effect of three independent variables, namely, extraction temperature, time, and cycles was investigated by using central composite design. …”
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Analytical Solution for the Deformation and Support Parameters of Coal Roadway in Layered Roof Strata by Kai Wang, Bao-gui Yang, Zhong-kui Wang, Xiao-long Wang

“…However, due to the great variability of lithology and mechanical properties, the failure form and stability of the layered roof in coal roadways are significant differences. …”
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Optimization of chemical demulsifications of water in crude oil emulsions by Olusiji Ayoade Adeyanju, Layioye Ola Oyekunle

“…Response surface methodology central composite design (RSMCCD) was used to design the experiment, and generate the desired regression equations/models. …”
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Optimized Liquid-Liquid Extractive Rerefining of Spent Lubricants by Muhammad Ashraf Kamal, Syed Mumtaz Danish Naqvi, Fasihullah Khan

“…Central composite design methodology has been employed to model the sludge yield data obtained during liquid-liquid extractive rerefining of spent lubricants using an alcohol (1-butanol) and a ketone (methyl ethyl ketone) as prospective solvents. …”
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Risk of portal hypertensive complications preventable by TIPS in patients with ascites by Lorenz Balcar, Marta Tonon, Joan Valls, Valeria Calvino, Lucie Simonis, Jan Embacher, Roberta Gagliardi, Christian Sebesta, Leonie Hafner, Antonio Accetta, Lukas Hartl, Mattias Mandorfer, Michael Trauner, Paolo Angeli, Thomas Reiberger, Juan Carlos García-Pagán, Georg Semmler, Salvatore Piano

“…A model including ascites grade, sodium, and MELD accurately predicted the occurrence of this composite endpoint (area under the receiver operator characteristics curve: 0.79 [95% CI: 0.75–0.84]). …”
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Optimal operating conditions of PES/BiFeO3 mixed matrix membrane for treating dye-contaminated wastewater by Shahad K. Jawad, Khalid T. Rashid, Manal Afham Toma, Adnan A. Abdul Razak, Mohammed Ahmed Shehab, Maryam Y. Ghadhban, Munaf Al-lami, Alhafadhi Mahmood, Haidar Hasan Mohammed, Amaal Ajeel Hmood, Mohammed Faleh Abd Al-Ogaili, Saad Alsarayefi

“…BiFeO3 NPs content (0–0.4 wt.%), MB dye concentration (5–12.5 ppm), and transmembrane pressure (1 to 4) bar were among the variables examined. The operational parameters were further optimized for the intended removal conditions using the developed models. …”
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Statistical Optimization of Process Parameters for Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis of Triethanolamine-Based Esterquats Using Response Surface Methodology in 2-Liter Bioreactor by Hamid Reza Fard Masoumi, Mahiran Basri, Anuar Kassim, Dzulkefly Kuang Abdullah, Yadollah Abdollahi, Siti Salwa Abd Gani, Malahat Rezaee

“…A set of experiments was designed by central composite design to process modeling and statistically evaluate the findings. …”
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Equatorial convection controls boreal summer intraseasonal oscillations in the present and future climates by Aditya Kottapalli, P. N. Vinayachandran

“…A composite moisture budget reveals the difference in moisture dynamics between the above-average-performing (AAPM) and below-average-performing (BAPM) models. …”
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Microstructural, Mechanical and Fresh-State Performance of BOF Steel Slag in Alkali-Activated Binders: Experimental Characterization and Parametric Mix Design Method by Lucas B. R. Araújo, Daniel L. L. Targino, Lucas F. A. L. Babadopulos, Heloina N. Costa, Antonio E. B. Cabral, Juceline B. S. Bastos

“…Statistical analyses, ANOVA and the Duncan test, validated the model and identified interactions between variables. …”
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Cardiac magnetic resonance left atrioventricular coupling index as a prognostic tool in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by Jinyang Wen, Junhao Tu, Xinwei Tao, Yuanyuan Tang, Zhaoxia Yang, Ziyi Pan, Yi Luo, Chunlin Xiang, Dazhong Tang, Lu Huang, Liming Xia

“…Multivariable Cox regression models were built including significant clinical variables, LA ejection fraction (LAEF), LA volume index (LAVI), late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) extent and LACI. …”
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Multicentre methodological study to create a publicly available score of hospital financial standing in the USA by Harlan M Krumholz, Radoslav Zinoviev, Richard Ciccarone, Rick Antle, Howard P Forman

“…The sum of weighted variables is a single composite score named the Yale Hospital Financial Score (YHFS).Primary outcome measures Ability to reproduce both financial trends from a ‘gold-standard’ metric and known associations with non-fiscal data.Results The validity of the YHFS was evaluated by: (1) cross-validating it with previously excluded data; (2) comparing it to existing models and (3) replicating known associations with non-fiscal data. …”
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