PortraitEmotion3D: A Novel Dataset and 3D Emotion Estimation Method for Artistic Portraiture Analysis by Shao Liu, Sos Agaian, Artyom Grigoryan

“…Second, we propose an innovative 3D emotion estimation method that leverages three-dimensional labeling to capture the nuanced emotional spectrum depicted in artistic works. …”
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Multi-Objective Decision-Making Evaluation Method of Environmental Impact Associated with the Life Cycle of Agro-Friendly Biochar Materials by Shunyang Wang, Jing Wei, Hua Li, Da Ding, Yaxin Zhang, Yuen Zhu, Shaopo Deng, Yongming Luo

“…Sensitivity analysis further confirmed the robustness of the method, with impact variations ranging from 0.44 to 0.52, suggesting the model’s reliability in comparing different remediation materials. …”
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Frequency Responses Resistance to Variations of Electric Filter Parameters by E. N. Chervinskiy

“…The purpose of the article is to develop evaluation methods of amplitude- and phase-frequency responses resistance of low-pass and high-pass filters to parameter variations during the filters realization. …”
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Red-Leafed Lettuces: Genetic Variation or Epigenetic Photomorphogenesis? by Natalya V. Smirnova, Ivan A. Timofeenko, Konstantin V. Krutovsky

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Diurnal variations in corneal biomechanics in healthy young adults by DaTian Zhu, LuMeng Wang, ZhanXin Qu, Pu Wang, YongYi Yuan, Lan Yang, XinYu Yao, XiaoBo Zheng, HengLi Lian, Chong Wang, JunJie Wang, YuFeng Ye, Ahmed Elsheikh, FangJun Bao, JunHua Li

“…Abstract Purpose To assess the diurnal changes in corneal biomechanics in healthy young adults. Methods At Wenzhou Medical University Eye Hospital in China, a prospective case series. …”
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A Three-Dimensional Phenotype Extraction Method Based on Point Cloud Segmentation for All-Period Cotton Multiple Organs by Pengyu Chu, Bo Han, Qiang Guo, Yiping Wan, Jingjing Zhang

“…Therefore, this study proposes a cotton phenotypic data extraction algorithm that integrates ResDGCNN with an improved region-growing method and constructs a 3D point cloud dataset of cotton covering the entire growth period under real growth conditions. …”
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Optimized Demand Forecasting for Bike-Sharing Stations Through Multi-Method Fusion and Gated Graph Convolutional Neural Networks by Hebin Guo, Kexin Li, Yutong Rou

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Conflict evidence combination rule based on multi-dimensional weighted evidence optimization method and its applications in pattern recognition by Fuhai Xi, Mengli Mei, Shi Yang, Hang Guo, Min Yu

“…This paper proposes an innovative conflict evidence combination rule based on a multi-dimensional weighted evidence optimization method to address this issue. First, systematic indicator classification and coefficient of variation analysis are conducted to rigorously select key conflict evaluation metrics. …”
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Development and application of a highly sensitive quadruple droplet digital PCR method for simultaneous quantification of sulfonamide resistance genes by Xirong Yin, Jiayuan Nie, Huifang Tian, Huifang Tian, Lihong Duan, Lixia Wu, Xiangdong Xu, Yumei Guo, Yumei Guo, Ke Wang, Ke Wang

“…To overcome this limitation, a quadruple method was established by integrating droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) with the ratio-based probe-mixing strategy, achieving sensitive detection of sul1, sul2, sul3, and sul4 genes in diverse matrices. …”
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K-Nearest Neighbors hybrid method for maximum power point tracking under partial shading for photovoltaic power systems by Djamel Guessoum, Maen Takrouri, Mohammad Rabih, Maissa Farhat, Sufian A. Badawi

“…Moreover, the KNN method proved to be highly adaptable to variations in PSC and rapid changes in solar irradiation.…”
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Construction of Fracture Liaison Service Scheme Under Medical Alliance Framework in China: A Modified Delphi Method Study by Yu J, Su L, Feng L, Li Y, Qiao L, Yin H, Li D, Lei Y, Gao H

“…This investigation endeavors to construct a comprehensive FLS framework and to establish its core performance indicators within the Chinese medical alliance structure.Patients and Methods: The research methodology encompassed focus group interviews and a two-phase Delphi process. …”
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YOLOv8-RD: High-Robust Pine Wilt Disease Detection Method Based on Residual Fuzzy YOLOv8 by Junchao Yuan, Lina Wang, Tingting Wang, Ali Kashif Bashir, Maryam M. Al Dabel, Jiaxing Wang, Hailin Feng, Kai Fang, Wei Wang

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Minimisation of variations in locating an acupuncture point using a laser-device by Dha-Hyun Choi, Younbyoung Chae

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A study on the influence of material gradient index on bending and stress responses of FGM rectangular plates using the Finite Element Method by Ahmad Reshad Noorı, Mohammad Omar Al Rousan, Hamza Diallo, Ayça Bilgin, Masihullah Noori

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General semi-implicit midpoint approximation for fixed point of almost contraction mapping and applications by Doaa Filali, Mohammad Akram, M. Dilshad, Ahmed A. Khidir

“…Also, we prove the stability of the suggested iterative scheme. Finally, suggested method and our main results are applied to examine a general variational inequality and a nonlinear integral equation.…”
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Which performance indicators are used globally for evaluating healthcare in patients with a hip fracture?: a mixed methods systematic review by Veena Mazarello Paes, Andrew Ting, James Masters, Mahalia V. I. Paes, Elizabeth Tutton, Simon M. Graham, Matthew L. Costa, on behalf of the HIPCARE investigators*

“…The aim of this review was to map the variety of performance indicators used around the world and how they are defined. Methods: We present a mixed methods systematic review of literature on the use of performance indicators in hip fracture care. …”
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Graph Neural Network Classification in EEG-Based Biometric Identification: Evaluation of Functional Connectivity Methods Using Time-Frequency Metric by Roghaieh Ashenaei, Ali Asghar Beheshti Shirazi

“…To address this, we introduce two novel time-frequency FC metrics: 1) Multi-band Coherency, which integrates features across delta, theta, alpha, and beta bands to enhance robustness and discriminability; and 2) wavelet coherency, addressing the non-stationarity of EEG signals, models phase lead-lag interactions and temporal variations. …”
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Detection and Mitigation of GNSS Gross Errors Utilizing the CEEMD and IQR Methods to Determine Sea Surface Height Using GNSS Buoys by Jin Wang, Shiwei Yan, Rui Tu, Pengfei Zhang

“…This approach, which integrates the CEEMD and IQR methods, was named CEEMD-IQR and enhances the ability of the traditional IQR method to detect subtle gross errors in GNSS coordinate time series. …”
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A Study on the Construction and Dynamic Evolution of a Chinese Science and Technology Finance Index by Qingguo Zhang

“…This study addresses regional disparities and the dynamic evolution of China’s science and technology finance integration (STFI) by constructing a composite index system using the entropy method. …”
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Structural Health Assessment of a Reinforced Concrete Building in Valparaíso Under Seismic and Environmental Shaking: A Foundation for IoT-Driven Digital Twin Systems by Sebastián Lozano-Allimant, Alvaro Lopez, Miguel Gomez, Edison Atencio, José Antonio Lozano-Galant, Sebastian Fingerhuth

“…The analysis employs the Stochastic Subspace Identification with Covariances (SSI-COV) method within an operational modal analysis framework to extract the building’s modal parameters without requiring artificial excitations. …”
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