Estimation of Above-Ground Biomass for <italic>Dendrocalamus Giganteus</italic> Utilizing Spaceborne LiDAR GEDI Data by Huanfen Yang, Zhen Qin, Qingtai Shu, Li Xu, Jinge Yu, Shaolong Luo, Zaikun Wu, Cuifen Xia, Zhengdao Yang

“…The outcomes reveal that 1) the results showed that the power function emerged as the most efficacious model, with coefficient of determination (<italic>R</italic>²) &#x003D; 0.87 and root mean square error (RMSE) &#x003D; 0.00051 Mg, in estimating the AGB of <italic>Dendrocalamus giganteus</italic>. 2) Based on the feature importance ranking of Random Forest, five variables were selected from the 40 extracted from GEDI, achieving RMSE &#x003D; 8.21 Mg&#x002F;ha and mean absolute error (MAE) &#x003D; 6.12 Mg&#x002F;ha. …”
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Respiratory Muscle Strength as a Predictor of VO2max and Aerobic Endurance in Competitive Athletes by Gökhan Deliceoğlu, Banu Kabak, Veli O. Çakır, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Muntean Raul-Ioan, Dan Iulian Alexe, Valentina Stefanica

“…Based on the standardized regression coefficients (β), it was found that maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) (mean ± SD: 130.95 ± 42.82) and inspiratory diaphragmatic circumference values were significantly associated with VE, VO₂, and VCO₂. …”
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Towards the Understanding of Damage Mechanism of Cemented Tailings Backfill by Haijun Wang

“…The CTB damage constitutive model, which takes the corrected coefficient of damage variable into consideration, and peak toughness are introduced to investigate the effects of fine tailings contents, curing ages, curing temperatures, and water-to-cement ratios (w/c) on the damage evolution laws, damage (DP), and specific energy (GP) at peak stress point of CTB. …”
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Agreement of glomerular filtration rate estimation equations for chemotherapy dosing in cancer patients at a tertiary referral hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Wubshet Jote Tolossa, Tigist Workneh Leulseged, Abdu Adem, Feyissa Challa, Tirumebet Mezgebu, Ruth S Aytehgeza, Nebiat Adane Mera, Kalsidagn Girma Asfaw, Momina M Ahmed, Kebede H Begna

“…GFR was calculated using 12 different GFR estimation equations to be compared with Cockcroft-Gault; MDRD, MDRD adjusted for ethnic factor (MDRDef), the 2009 CKD-EPI calculated based on serum creatinine (CKD-EPI 2009 Cr), the 2009 CKD-EPI Cr adjusted for ethnic factor (CKD-EPI 2009 Cref), the 2012 CKD-EPI calculated based on serum Cystatin C (CKD-EPI 2012 CysC), the 2021 CKD-EPI calculated based on serum creatinine and Cystatin C (CKD-EPI 2021 Cr-CysC), the 2021 CKD-EPI (CKD-EPI 2021), FAS calculated based on serum creatinine (FAS Cr)¸ FAS Cr adjusted for African coefficient (FAS Craf), FAS calculated based on serum Cystatin C (FAS CysC), FAS calculated based on serum creatinine and Cystatin C (FAS Cr-CysC), and FAS Cr-CysC adjusted for African coefficient (FAS Cr-CysCaf). …”
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Predictive factors of patient length of stay with multiloculated pleural effusion after medical thoracoscopy: single-center retrospective cohort study by Wiwien Heru Wiyono, Mohamad Fahmi Alatas, Andika Chandra Putra, Erlina Burhan, Amirah Nisrina, Elvan Wiyarta, Gita Fajri Gustya, Muhammad Ilham Dhiya Rakasiwi, Adlina Briliani

“…This study aimed to identify factors influencing the length of stay (LoS) after rigid medical thoracoscopy for loculated PE and assess clinical outcomes, including improvements in lung function. Method This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at St. …”
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Protocol refinement and inter- and intra-rater reliability assessment of ultrasound-based measurements of hamstring architecture, and echo intensity, and intra-rater reliability of... by Maria Belinda Cristina C. Fidel, Jan Tyrone Cabrera, Christine Grace V. Ogerio, Johann Querijero, Helen A. Banwell, Consuelo B. Gonzalez-Suarez

“…Inter-rater reliability ranged from moderate to excellent across all variables. Shear wave elastography showed moderate to excellent intra-rater reliability, with higher consistency during contraction than rest. …”
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Selected Aspects of Heat Transfer Study in a Gun Barrel of an Anti-Aircraft Cannon by Mateusz ZIELIŃSKI, Piotr KONIORCZYK, Zbigniew SURMA, Marek PREISKORN, Judyta SIENKIEWICZ

“…In each zone, the heat transfer coefficient, as a function of the time hi(t) and bore gas temperature as a function of the time Tg(t) to the cannon barrel for given ammunition parameters, was developed. …”
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Allometric equations for estimating biomass and carbon stocks of on-farm bamboo species in the agricultural landscapes of Kenya by John N. Kigomo, Justus Mukovi, Nancy Bor, Betty Leshaye, Titus Cheruiyot, Margaret Kuria

“…We developed species-specific and pooled (multiple species) allometric equations by regressing DBH, height and wood density variables against AGB using five non-linear functions. …”
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Family Resilience and Its Influencing Factors Among Patients With Lung Cancer Based on Double ABC‐X Theoretical Framework by Ziyi Shen, Yan Fang, Chengcheng Li, Xin Luo, Junling Cui, Yanchang Liu, Jingfang Hong

“…Individual resilience has a significant positive effect on self‐efficacy, with a path coefficient of β = 0.377. Submissive coping modes are notably enhanced by perceived stress, as indicated by a path coefficient of β = 0.516, while personal resilience negatively affects submissive coping styles, as indicated by a path coefficient of β = −0.188. …”
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Research on Constraint Processing Method of High-dimensional Optimization Operation Problem of Cascade Reservoirs by Zhongzheng HE, Shuliang LI, Wei HUANG, Feng YAN, Jisi FU, bin XIONG

“…The intelligent optimization algorithm is a multidimensional linkage random search, which boasts a vast optimization space but suffers from low optimization efficiency. Therefore, this study introduces a constraint processing approach that integrates a penalty function with nested DPSA–POA and intelligent algorithms and applies it to the optimal flood control operation problem of cascade reservoirs in the middle reaches of the Ganjiang River, with decision variables extending to 2196 dimensions. …”
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Triangular Fuzzy Finite Element Solution for Drought Flow of Horizontal Unconfined Aquifers by Christos Tzimopoulos, Nikiforos Samarinas, Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Christos Evangelides

“…The initial water table is assumed to be curvilinear, following the form of an inverse incomplete beta function. To account for uncertainties in the system, the hydraulic parameters—hydraulic conductivity (K) and porosity (S)—are treated as fuzzy variables, considering sources of imprecision such as measurement errors and human-induced uncertainties. …”
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Multi-period optimisation of flexible natural gas production network infrastructure with an operational perspective: A mixed integer linear programming approach by Noor Yusuf, Roberto Baldacci, Ahmed AlNouss, Tareq Al-Ansari

“…Notably, the case considering fixed and operating cost variables together as a single cost variable in the objective function, referred to as annualised cost (case C), offered optimal cost quantification with relaxed technical constraints. …”
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The impact of digital economy on urban-rural income gap under government intervention by LE Yang, GAO Dongxi, ZHANG Yi, GUO Wei, CHEN Yi

“…Ordinary least squares (OLS) and instrumental variables-two stage least squares (IV-2SLS) estimation methods are used to empirically test the above mentioned-theoretical inferences from the empirical level based on the mediation effect model. …”
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Optimization of Adaptive I²H &#x221E; Control Method Based on Multiple Input Sensors by Yu Gu, Hanyang Li, Zeting Mei, Hao Wen, Yuanxiong Jin, Wenxuan Dong

“…The core contributions of this study include: 1) Designing a multi-sensor current reference estimator to dynamically generate the optimal electromagnetic torque through state variables such as wheel speed, acceleration, slope, and human factor database (heart rate, subjective score, fatigue index) to achieve real-time prediction of rider demand; 2) Proposing an adaptive current reference value estimation algorithm that integrates feedforward compensation and error feedback to ensure smooth switching of assistance modes and suppress sensor noise; 3) Developing an intention-induced H<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\infty $ </tex-math></inline-formula> robust current tracking controller that significantly enhances the system&#x2019;s robustness to parameter fluctuations and external disturbances by optimizing the H<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\infty $ </tex-math></inline-formula> norm of the closed-loop transfer function, while supporting personalized riding assistance.…”
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Pulley ring suture increases shoulder stability after biceps tendon transposition by Duzheng Zhang, Jiezhou Wu, Liyun Zhang, Qiyun Chen, Chao Wang, Ming Cai, Ruijun Cong

“…These statistically significant variables and their coefficients were used to build a generalized linear equation and selected to build the final model including Grouping information (OR:1.61E + 01;95% CI:5.8854–52.5200), Mean T value of bone mineral density (OR:6.95E + 00;95% CI:2.4695–25.6797) and 3 Months post operation UCLA score (OR:1.77E + 00;95% CI:1.4810–2.2539).ConclusionsCompared with the traditional MDBT, the modified MDBT is more effective in improving the long-term function of the glenohumeral joint and better restoring the biological state of the glenohumeral joint.…”
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Presenting a model of political behavior based on the theory of shadow management in the public sector with a hybrid method by Ghorbanali Khazaei Pool, davood kiakojouri, Mohammad Javad Tghipourian

“…Components related to power and political behavior based on shadow management theory were identified and validated with the kappa coefficient. Based on the research findings, political behavior in the public sector has 72 components in three different dimensions: the white political behavior dimension with 28 components that has a practical function and is based on political behavior knowledge and helps achieve organizational goals; the black political behavior dimension with 26 components that are harmful and act in favor of groups under the supervision of shadow managers and prevent the achievement of the organization's goals; and the gray political behavior with 18 components that may be both beneficial and detrimental to the organization's goals. …”
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基于modeFRONTIER的离合器碟形弹簧多目标优化设计 by 潘金坤

“…Based on the analysis of the working characters of disc springs in clutch,the mathematical model of multi-objective optimal design of disc springs is established with unified objective function method,which regards the minimization of the disc spring volume and its average variable quantity of working compress force within the scope of friction lining wear as optimal objectives.The optimization calculation is presented by using the software modeFRONTIER.The results indicate that the relevant performance of disc springs is significantly improved after optimal design,with the objective function values reduced by 36% and 6% respectively.The software modeFRONTIER,with its simplicity and efficient algorithm,solves optimization problems and improves design efficiency.…”
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Calibration of Low-Cost Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Management Applications by Ahmed A. Abdelmoneim, Christa M. Al Kalaany, Roula Khadra, Bilal Derardja, Giovanna Dragonetti

“…The results showed that with higher soil moisture contents (above 30%), the sensor-to-sensor variability becomes significant, with a coefficient of variation (CV) ranging between 10 and 16%; meanwhile, in lower soil moisture contents, the CV ranged between 6.5 and 10.3%, implying that it is more consistent in lower moisture content within this soil condition. …”
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APPLICATION AND PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF MULTI-OUTPUT MACHINE LEARNING FOR NUMERICAL-NUMERICAL AND NUMERICAL-CATEGORICAL OUTPUTS by Karin Joan, Robyn Irawan, Benny Yong

“…Multi-Output Machine Learning is an advancement of traditional machine learning, designed to predict multiple output variables simultaneously while considering the relationships between these output variables. …”
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On the development of a practical Bayesian optimization algorithm for expensive experiments and simulations with changing environmental conditions by Mike Diessner, Kevin J. Wilson, Richard D. Whalley

“…The method is validated on two synthetic test functions, and the effects of the noise level, the number of environmental parameters, the parameter fluctuation, the variability of the uncontrollable parameters, and the effective domain size are investigated. …”
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