Cumulative Distribution-Based Method for Pavement Performance Modeling by Chenhao Tu, Wenya Ye, Rui Zhang, Xudong Qian, Qun Yang

“…A continuous distribution function is created from a limited set of discrete observed field pavement condition data using the sampling theorem. …”
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A Predictive Model of the Photosynthetic Rate of Chili Peppers Using Support Vector Regression and Environmental Multi-Factor Analysis by Bin Li, Bo Qiao, Qianyu Zhao, Dan Yang, Rongcheng Zhu, Zhexuan Wang, Yujie Yang

“…Light intensity, CO₂ concentration, and temperature are three primary environmental factors with high temporal variability, nonlinearity, and strong coupling, which directly influence the photosynthetic rate of plants. …”
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Detecting and reducing heterogeneity of error in acoustic classification by Oliver C. Metcalf, Jos Barlow, Yves Bas, Erika Berenguer, Christian Devenish, Filipe França, Stuart Marsden, Charlotte Smith, Alexander C. Lees

“…We recommend assessing—and if necessary correcting for—heterogeneity of precision error when using automated classification on acoustic data to quantify species presence as a function of an environmental, spatial or temporal predictor variable.…”
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Resilience for activity engagement among frail older adults: moderated mediation effect of social support by Eunna Oh, Nayoung Kim, Lkhagvajav Gansukh, Rhayun Song

“…Resilience has been identified as a protective factor that supports physical function, cognitive health, and independence in daily activities. …”
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Association between TSH Values and GFR Levels in Euthyroid Cases with Metabolic Syndrome by H. Keskin, K. Cadirci, K. Gungor, T. Karaaslan, T. Usta, A. Ozkeskin, A. Musayeva, F. Yesildal, F. Isman, H. Y. Zengin

“…Partial correlation coefficients were calculated to investigate the relationship between the eGFR values and several other numerical variables while controlling for age and BMI in addition to the adjusted gender effect. …”
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Data Mining of 24-Hour Cumulative Precipitation Data in Iran Using Machine Learning: Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network and Decision Tree by mozaffar faraji, Majid Rezaii Banafsheh Daragh, Behroz sarisarraf, Ali Mohammad Khorshid Dust

“…Two machine learning models including MLP with activation function σ and decision tree with entropy criterion were implemented. …”
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Optimal Operation of CCHP Smart Distribution Grid with Integration of Renewable Energy by Ghassan A. Bilal, Mohammed K. Al-Saadi, Ghaidaa A. Al-Sultany, Wisam Abed Kattea Al-Maliki

“…Recently, electric distribution grids supply not only electric loads but also heating and cooling loads simultaneously to increase the efficiency of the system and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. …”
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Optimal Capacity Configuration of Residential Solar-Hydrogen Coupling Energy System with Hydrogen Vehicle Load by Zhenlan DOU, Chunyan ZHANG, Huirong ZHAO, Yuqi YAO, Daogang PENG

“…Secondly, by setting the capacity of the equipment in the system as the optimization variable, and the minimization of annual investment cost of the system as the objective function, the reliability of energy supply and other factors as the constraints, the system optimal capacity configuration model is established. …”
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Androgen receptor co-regulation in prostate cancer by Dhirodatta Senapati, Sangeeta Kumari, Hannelore V. Heemers

“…Novel therapeutic strategies are being explored that involve targeting other critical AR domains such as those that mediate its constitutively active transactivation function, its DNA binding ability, or its interaction with co-operating transcriptional regulators. …”
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Solid-state analog of gravitational redshift: Transport signatures of massless Dirac fermions in tilted Dirac cone heterostructures by Marziyeh Karmand, Mohsen Amini, Morteza Soltani, Ebrahim Ghanbari-Adivi, Seyed Akbar Jafari

“…A Dirac electron passing through a heterojunction with spatially variable tilt experiences an effective curved spacetime. …”
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Fault localization for automatic train operation based on the adaptive error locating array algorithm by Yanpeng Zhang, Yuxiang Cao

“…The research results can offer useful guidance for verifying the integrity and reliability of the ATO function and contribute to the intrinsic safety for rail transit.…”
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HEE-SegGAN: A holistically-nested edge enhanced GAN for pulmonary nodule segmentation. by Yong Wang, Seri Mastura Mustaza, Mohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, Siti Salasiah Mokri

“…We also improved the loss function to better capture edge-level details and enhance segmentation precision in edge regions. …”
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Convolutional neural networks for accurate estimation of canopy cover by F. Puig, R. Gonzalez Perea, A. Daccache, M.A. Soriano, J.A. Rodríguez Díaz

“…Canopy Cover (CC) is a key variable in agriculture, providing critical information on crop growth and health. …”
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A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles by Tung Linh Nguyen, Quynh Anh Nguyen

“…Notably, the approach achieves substantial reductions in power losses during peak demand periods with distributed generation incorporation while maintaining voltage profiles within the stringent operational bounds of 0.94 to 1.0 per unit, thus ensuring stability amidst variable load conditions. Comparative analyses further demonstrate that the hybrid method surpasses conventional optimization techniques, as evidenced by enhanced convergence rates and superior objective function outcomes. …”
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Selection of Superior Lentil (Lens esculenta M.) Genotypes by Assessing Character Association and Genetic Diversity by U. K. Nath, Santona Rani, M. R. Paul, M. N. Alam, B. Horneburg

“…However, discriminant function analysis revealed a progressive increase in the efficiency of selection and BM-70 ranked as the best followed by the genotypes BM-739, BM-680, BM-185, and BM-513. …”
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A study of the effects of situational strength on self-efficacy and happiness: comparing individualist and collectivist cultures by Young Hyun Yeo, Ju Ho Lee, Keon-Hyung Lee

“…While this may enhance organizational efficiency by minimizing variability in individual performance, it can also suppress self-expression and elevate stress—particularly for individuals in collectivist cultures who face stronger normative control. …”
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Food Supply Chain: A Framework for the Governance of Digital Traceability by Maria Bonaria Lai, Daniele Vergamini, Gianluca Brunori

“…Under the context of increasing demand for transparency, efficiency, and trust in food systems, digital traceability is emerging as a key strategy for improving value creation across agri-food supply chains. …”
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L-arginine Supplementation in Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review of Recovery Mechanisms and Performance Enhancement by Łukasz Karoń, Anna Ewa Zygmunt, Karolina Karoń, Wojciech Grabowski, Grzegorz Drapała, Emilia Pedrycz, Daria Pedrycz

“…Recognized for its multifaceted roles in cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic functions, L-arginine serves as a precursor to biologically active molecules, including nitric oxide (NO), creatine, and polyamines, which are integral to muscle function and recovery. …”
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Uncovering soil compaction: performance of electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods by A. Carrera, A. Carrera, L. Peruzzo, M. Longo, G. Cassiani, F. Morari

“…In this context, soil compaction resulting from inappropriate agricultural practices not only affects soil ecological functions, but also decreases the water-use efficiency of plants by reducing porosity and increasing water loss through superficial runoff and enhanced evaporation.…”
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Assessing service quality and its impact on patient experience and satisfaction in prosthetics and orthotics: a SERVQUAL-based cross-sectional study by Mahmoud Alfatafta, Nizar Alsubahi, Huda Alfatafta, Amneh Alshawabka, Anthony McGarry, Alaeddin Ahmad, Evelin Derkacs, Dorottya Varga, Bálint Molics

“…Reliability significantly influenced PS (p < 0.001) but had no impact on PE (p = 0.386), while Empathy did not significantly affect PS (p = 0.311), suggesting that practical aspects such as device functionality and efficiency may be prioritized over emotional considerations in P&O care. …”
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