Pavement Deterioration Modeling of the International Roughness Index Based on Fuzzy Logic Approach by Abdualmtalab Ali, Abdalrhman Milad, Hussein ALMufargi, Nur Izzi Md Yusoff

“…Various types of pavement distress, such as fatigue cracking, rutting, longitudinal cracking, block cracking, transverse cracking, patching, ravelling, and potholes, are input variables; these parameters are fuzzified into fuzzy subsets with triangular membership functions. …”
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Finite Difference/Fractional Pertrov–Galerkin Spectral Method for Linear Time-Space Fractional Reaction–Diffusion Equation by Mahmoud A. Zaky

“…The Pertrov–Galerkin spectral method is adapted using non-smooth generalized basis functions to discretize the spatial variable, and the L1 scheme on a non-uniform graded mesh is used to approximate the Caputo fractional derivative. …”
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Stability and vibration analyses of tapered columns resting on one or two-parameter elastic foundations by Masoumeh Soltani, Foudil Mohri

“…Then, the shape functions are obtained exactly by deriving the deformation shape of the column as power series form. …”
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Analysis of Hydrological and Meteorological Conditions in the Southern Baltic Sea for the Purpose of Using LNG as Bunkering Fuel by Ewelina Orysiak, Jakub Figas, Maciej Prygiel, Maksymilian Ziółek, Bartosz Ryłko

“…This study presents a climatographic overview and evaluates key hydrometeorological factors that influence the safe and efficient use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as bunkering fuel in the region. …”
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Effects of two types of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on brain network in Parkinson’s disease by Shuo Liu, Shuo Yang, Chen Wang, Jiarui Li, Lei Wang

“…The iTBS group showed post-treatment changes involving more brain regions in spatiotemporal variability. This study demonstrates that compared to 10Hz-rTMS, iTBS can reduce treatment time while providing superior improvement in functional brain connectivity for PD patients.…”
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Flexible imputation toolkit for electronic health records by Alireza Vafaei Sadr, Jiang Li, Wenke Hwang, Mohammed Yeasin, Ming Wang, Harold Lehmann, Ramin Zand, Vida Abedi

“…Pympute’s core algorithm, Flexible, intelligently selects the optimal imputation method for each variable based on its characteristics. Pympute offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities. …”
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A Novel Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm Based on Regression Analysis by Zhiming Song, Maocai Wang, Guangming Dai, Massimiliano Vasile

“…The result shows that MMEA-RA outperforms RM-MEDA and NSGA-II on the test instances with variable linkages. At the same time, MMEA-RA has higher efficiency than the other two algorithms. …”
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Polynomial Chaos Expansion Approach to Interest Rate Models by Luca Di Persio, Gregorio Pellegrini, Michele Bonollo

“…The Polynomial Chaos Expansion (PCE) technique allows us to recover a finite second-order random variable exploiting suitable linear combinations of orthogonal polynomials which are functions of a given stochastic quantity ξ, hence acting as a kind of random basis. …”
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Distributed generation plants multi-agent controlling system by YU. N. Bulatov, A. V. Kryukov

“…Centralized control system of numerous distributed generation plants becomes inefficient due to the need of transfer of large communication flow to the center for taking decision. Rising up the efficiency of control is possible by the means of implementation of peripheral systems actualized on the basis of agent approach. …”
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Statistical Identification of Parameters for Damaged FGM Structures with Material Uncertainties in Thermal Environment by Yalan Xu, Yu Qian, Kongming Guo

“…The numerical simulation results show the efficiency and effectiveness of the presented method for the identification of material parameter variability by using the measurable modal parameters of damaged FGM structures.…”
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Improved basal drag of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet from L-curve analysis of inverse models utilizing subglacial hydrology simulations by L.-S. Höyns, L.-S. Höyns, L.-S. Höyns, T. Kleiner, A. Rademacher, M. Rückamp, M. Wolovick, M. Wolovick, A. Humbert, A. Humbert

“…Since we cannot directly measure basal properties on a large scale, inverse models can be used to infer the basal drag coefficient by minimizing a cost function that depends on a velocity misfit and a regularization term.…”
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EEGUnity: Open-Source Tool in Facilitating Unified EEG Datasets Toward Large-Scale EEG Model by Chengxuan Qin, Rui Yang, Wenlong You, Zhige Chen, Longsheng Zhu, Mengjie Huang, Zidong Wang

“…To tackle the challenges, this paper introduces EEGUnity, an open-source tool that incorporates modules of "EEG Parser", "Correction", "Batch Processing", and "Large Language Model Boost". Leveraging the functionality of such modules, EEGUnity facilitates the efficient management of multiple EEG datasets, such as intelligent data structure inference, data cleaning, and data unification. …”
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Predicting Wastewater Characteristics Using Artificial Neural Network and Machine Learning Methods for Enhanced Operation of Oxidation Ditch by Igor Gulshin, Nikolay Makisha

“…This study investigates the operational efficiency of the lab-scale oxidation ditch (OD) functioning in simultaneous nitrification and denitrification modes, focusing on forecasting biochemical oxygen demand (BOD₅) concentrations over a five-day horizon. …”
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Experiments in globalisation, food security and land use decision making. by Calum Brown, Dave Murray-Rust, Jasper van Vliet, Shah Jamal Alam, Peter H Verburg, Mark D Rounsevell

“…Both outcomes are subject to the responses of individual land managers to economic and environmental stimuli, and these responses are known to be variable and often (economically) irrational. We investigate the consequences of stylised food security policies and globalisation of agricultural markets on land use patterns under a variety of modelled forms of land manager behaviour, including variation in production levels, tenacity, land use intensity and multi-functionality. …”
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Distinctive Gait Variations and Neuroimaging Correlates in Alzheimer's Disease and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease by Xia Zhou, Wen‐Wen Yin, Chao‐Juan Huang, Si‐Lu Sun, Zhi‐Wei Li, Ming‐Xu Li, Meng‐Meng Ren, Ya‐Ting Tang, Jia‐Bin Yin, Wen‐Hui Zheng, Chao Zhang, Yu Song, Ke Wan, Yue Sun, Xiao‐Qun Zhu, Zhong‐Wu Sun

“…Gait metrics included the timed up and go (TUG) test, dual‐task TUG (DTUG) test, Berg balance scale (BBS), dual‐task cost (DTC), step length, gait speed, cadence and coefficient of variation of gait. The relationships among structural and perfusion variations, gait metrics and cognitive function were examined. …”
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A Protocol for Advanced Psychometric Assessment of Surveys by Janet E. Squires, Leslie Hayduk, Alison M. Hutchinson, Lisa A. Cranley, Mark Gierl, Greta G. Cummings, Peter G. Norton, Carole A. Estabrooks

“…Reliability is assessed with internal consistency coefficients and information functions. A unitary approach to validity consisting of accumulating evidence based on instrument content, response processes, internal structure, and relations to other variables is taken. …”
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Neutral Mode Dominates the Forced Global and Regional Surface Temperature Response in the Past and Future by Fukai Liu, Jian Lu, L. Ruby Leung

“…Abstract Using a large suite of Green's function perturbation experiments, we construct the emergent dynamical operator for surface temperature and extract the most excitable mode. …”
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IRRIGATED YIELD ESTIMATION OF Populus Nigra STANDS IN NINEVEH PLANTATION by Muzahim .S. younis

“…Consequence of the use of Non-Linear function in this study, which is believed to be in harmonic with the characteristics of tree stand, twelve trees were selected which represents different location over an area planted with Populus nigra trees ,and after data analysis of variable values , three mathematical equations were obtains which link the yield per area ,a dependent variable and age ,mean height of stand quadratic mean diameter as the independent variable , in order to obtain yield table of revocable densities for Populus nigra , selecting the best model , different measures of precision , such as , coefficient of determination, standard error of estimate and residual analysis test, so following regressions selected : Y= 4.1356 G1.12355 R2= 0.9796 S.E=1.8 Y= 0.12788H2.27 R2= 0.913 S.E=3.54 Y= -0.64168+0.34744A2+0.063183Dq2.4 R2= 0.9674 S.E=2.29 Since there are good values of precision measures , so we will be able to use equations to prepare yield table at different densities of Populus nigra stands in Nineveh, depending on mean height or basal area per hectare or for age and quadratic mean. …”
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Task-Contingent Persistence is Related to Better Performance-Based Measures in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain by Cyrille Burrus, Philippe Vuistiner, Bertrand Léger, Gilles Rivier, Roger Hilfiker, François Luthi

“…Their relationship with functioning of patients with chronic pain is debated. …”
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Estimation of carbon sequestration capacity of urban green infrastructure by fusing multi-source remote sensing data by Jiahui Chang, Zhenfeng Shao, Jinyang Wang, Zhu Mao, Tao Cheng, Xiaodi Xu, Qingwei Zhuang

“…Urban green infrastructure significantly contributes to the carbon storage functions of urban ecosystems. Accurate selection and efficiently integrating remote sensing data are paramount for evaluating carbon storage at the small-scale of urban green infrastructure. …”
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