Optimal Sequencing Control of Variable-speed Air-source Heat Pumps in Office Building by Liu Zhaohui, Li Zhenyu, Tan Hongwei, Xu Wen, Feng Wenbo, Yi Biyi

“…To develop this strategy, a variable-speed heat-pump model and the objective function for optimization of the heat-pump sequence control were first established, so as to determine the optimal solutions under partial building loads. …”
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The constrained-disorder principle defines the functions of systems in nature by Yaron Ilan

“…The Constrained Disorder Principle (CDP) defines all systems in nature by their degree of inherent variability. Per the CDP, the intrinsic variability is mandatory for their proper function and is dynamically changed based on pressures. …”
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Efficiency of structural brain networks mediates age-associated differences in executive functioning in older adults by Geraldine Rodríguez-Nieto, Geraldine Rodríguez-Nieto, Caroline Seer, Caroline Seer, Hamed Zivari Adab, Hamed Zivari Adab, Antonio Jimenez-Marin, Sima Chalavi, Sima Chalavi, Amirhossein Rasooli, Amirhossein Rasooli, Jesús M. Cortés, Jesús M. Cortés, Jesús M. Cortés, Stefan Sunaert, Stephan P. Swinnen, Stephan P. Swinnen

“…Further regional efficiency analyses identified the nodes that contributed to the mediation effect of local efficiency.DiscussionThese results shed light on the shared variability among the integrity of structural brain networks and EF at older age. …”
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The Zhegalkin Polynomial of Multiseat Sole Sufficient Operator by Leonid Y. Bystrov, Egor V. Kuzmin

“…The value of it allows one to determine the self-duality of a Boolean function. It is proved that the preserving 0 and 1 or preserving neither 0 nor 1 Boolean function is self-dual if and only if the dual remainder of its corresponding Zhegalkin polynomial is equal to 0 for any sets of function variable values. …”
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Neural Network Method of Controllers’ Parametric Optimization with Variable Structure and Semi-Permanent Integration Based on the Computation of Second-Order Sensitivity Functions... by Serhii Vladov, Lukasz Scislo, Nina Szczepanik-Ścisło, Anatoliy Sachenko, Victoria Vysotska

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Deformation Characteristic Analysis and Engineering Application of a Variable Cross-sectional Flexible Pin by Chen Hengjian, Xiao Shuhong

“…The deflection equation and slope-deflection equation of the variable cross-sectional flexible pin are obtained by using the Green's function method. …”
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A Hierarchical Archimedean Copula (HAC) model for climatic variables: an application to Kenyan data by Kevin Otieno, Linda Chaba, Linda Chaba, Evans Omondi, Evans Omondi, Collins Odhiambo, Collins Odhiambo, Bernard Omolo, Bernard Omolo

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Analysis of effects of meteorological variables on dengue incidence in Bangladesh using VAR and Granger causality approach by Md. Jamal Hossain, Nazia Sultana, Anwesha Das, Fariea Nazim Jui, Md. Kamrul Islam, Md. Mijanoor Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman

“…BackgroundDengue fever is a serious public health issue in Bangladesh, where its incidence rises with the monsoon. Meteorological variables are believed to be responsible factors among others. …”
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Reliability Analysis in Presence of Random Variables and Fuzzy Variables by Cui Lijie, Lü Zhenzhou, Li Guijie

“…Furthermore, a technique based on the probability density function evolution method is employed to improve the computational efficiency of the proposed indices. …”
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Nonlinear free oscillation of tri-directional functionally graded porous skew-plates with variable thickness in high-thermal environment by Hong Hieu Le, Van Ke Tran, Nhan Thinh Hoang, Tran Ha Phuong Thanh

“…For the first time, a finite element model was constructed based on the improved shear deformation plate theory and the von Kármán assumption to analyze the linear and nonlinear free vibration behaviour of tri-directional functionally graded porous (TFGP) skew-plates with variable thickness resting on variable Pasternak-elastic foundation in high-temperature environments. …”
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Effects of Pretreatments in Convective Dehydration of Rosehip (Rosa eglanteria) by Alejandra Mabellini, Elizabeth Ohaco, Carlos Alberto Márquez, Antonio De Michelis, Jorge Enrique Lozano

“…The aim of this work was to experimentally determine drying curves for thin layer and bed drying of rosehip fruits, with and without pretreatments, to reduce processing times as a function of drying air operating variables, to propose dehydration kinetics of fruits and to determine its kinetic parameters for further use within drying simulation software. …”
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Are Rice Farming and Production in the Urban Farming Areas Still Efficient? A Stochastic Production Function Choice by Tamy Erissanti, S Supadi, S Suharno

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Evaluation of the Variability of Micro and Macro Spray Parameters as a Function of Sampling Time Using a Laser Doppler Analyzer by Dariusz Lodwik, Mariusz Koprowski

“…In the first stage of the research, the variability of the coefficients characterizing the spray spectrum as a function of variable measurement time was analyzed. …”
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Comparison of the efficiency of zero and first order minimization methods in neural networks by E. A. Gubareva, S. I. Khashin, E. S. Shemyakova

“…Numerous experiments show that the analytical calculation time of an N variable function’s gradient is approximately N/5 times longer than the calculation time of the function itself. …”
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Cost Optimisation of Supply Chains in the Food Industry: Cost Function Modelling by Ion Popa, Sorina-Geanina Stănescu, Anișoara Duică, Elisabeta Ilona Molnar, Mircea Constantin Duică

“…The proposed cost function allows for assessing the impact of these variables on total costs and identifying critical areas for optimisation. …”
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A hydrothermal coupling model for permafrost subgrade considering temperature gradient and its application by Jianqing Jia, Zeqing He, Victor O. Tenorio

“…In this study, the dynamic variation of soil permeability coefficient with temperature is considered, the permeability coefficient is defined as a piecewise function with temperature as independent variable, and the hydrothermal coupling equation is established. …”
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Influence of Mismatch of Parameters of Quadrature Channels on the Work of the Adaptive Selection System for Moving Targets by S. I. Ziatdinov

“…An expression is obtained for the frequency transfer function of an adaptive passive noise suppression system with a variable cut-off zone relative to the average frequency of the spectrum of interference signals. …”
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Heart rate variability in university students engaged in competitive sports at the beginning of a training season by P. N. Chainikov, V. G. Cherkasova, S. V. Muraviev, А. М. Kulesh

“…Objective: to study heart rate variability in university students engaged in competitive sports at the beginning of a training season. …”
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Improving Scheduling Efficiency: A Mathematical Approach to Multi-Operation Optimization in MSMEs by Reyner Pérez-Campdesuñer, Alexander Sánchez-Rodríguez, Margarita De Miguel-Guzmán, Gelmar García-Vidal, Rodobaldo Martínez-Vivar

“…The results show that prioritizing the objective function leads to a balanced optimization of all indicators, improving operational efficiency and reducing flow time. …”
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Optimal root pruning to promote growth and water use efficiency of rice seedlings by ZHU Mei, HU Chenfan, LIU Shuoshuo, LIN Shimiao, LIU Jingzhe

“…Key indicators such as seedling vigor index, root-to-shoot ratio, photosynthetic traits, and water use efficiency were measured during the. Using the membership function method, seven variables were used to comprehensively assess the impact of different pruning treatments.…”
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