Gradient boosting for yield prediction of elite maize hybrid ZhengDan 958. by Oumnia Ennaji, Sfia Baha, Leonardus Vergutz, Achraf El Allali

“…Understanding accurate methods for predicting yields in complex agricultural systems is critical for effective nutrient management and crop growth. …”
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Species composition and distribution of birds in the area of Kyzyl airport (Republic of Tyva, Russia) and their impact on the ornithological situation by Tatyana P. Archimayeva, D. K. Kuksina, A. N. Kuksin, A. T. Saaya

“…Study and identification of species composition and actual location of birds on the territory of the Kyzyl airport and in the airspace above it throughout the year and assessment of the intensity of the ornithological situation in order to ensure flight safety.The study of avifauna within the airport area within a radius of 15 km was carried out throughout a calendar year using the method of integrated route accounting and stationary observations on the runway. …”
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ُEffectiveness of process-based therapy in working memory and sleep quality in women suffering from anemia comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder by Yasaman Kasiri, Ghodratollah Abbasi, Bahram Mirzaian

“…The data were analyzed using visual analysis, a stable change index, and a recovery percentage formula. …”
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Assessment of Cardiovascular Apoptosis in the Isolated Rat Heart by Magnetic Resonance Molecular Imaging by Karl-Heinz Hiller, Christiane Waller, Matthias Nahrendorf, Wolfgang R. Bauer, Peter M. Jakob

“…In view of the relatively low spatial resolution of nuclear imaging techniques, we developed a high-resolution contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method that allows rapid and noninvasive monitoring of apoptosis in intact organs. …”
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"An impediment to living life": why and how should we measure stiffness in polymyalgia rheumatica? by Sarah Louise Mackie, Rodney Hughes, Margaret Walsh, John Day, Marion Newton, Colin Pease, John Kirwan, Marianne Morris

“…From the patients' perspective, visual analogue scales measuring pain and stiffness were not the most useful method for reporting stiffness; participants preferred numerical rating scales, or assessments of function to reflect how stiffness impacts on their daily lives. …”
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GaVe: A webcam-based gaze vending interface using one-point calibration by Zhe Zeng, Sai Liu, Hao Cheng, Hailong Liu, Yang Li, Yu Feng, Felix Siebert

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Development of a digital micromirror device-based hyperspectral imaging system with dynamically adjustable measurement regions by Jewon Lee, Dohyeon Son, Hanvit Kim, Soohyun Lee, Jin Roh, Jonghee Yoon

“…The proposed DMD-based HSI method demonstrates high fidelity in spectral data acquisition and enables spatially resolved spectral imaging. …”
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Comparison of Postural Control Between Different Age Groups of Girls With Intellectual Disability by Zahra Habibi Masouleh, Ali Shamsi Majalani, Parisa Sedaghati

“…Methods: The method of the present study is comparative-causative. …”
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Simultaneous versus sequential corneal cross-linking and intracorneal ring segments implantation for keratoconus: two-year study by Ismail Omar, Rasha Safwat Elhiny

“…AIM: To compare simultaneous corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) with intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation versus successive ICRS followed by CXL and detect the impact of the timing of CXL after ICRS implantation in the successive method. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of the records of three groups of patients. …”
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Teachers’ voices on the poor reading skills of Setswana-speaking Foundation Phase learners by Joyce Mokobe, Jo Badenhorst, Luzaan Schlebusch

“…A key issue was inadequate training in reading instruction methods, which hindered their effectiveness. Teachers also lacked sufficient subject knowledge of Setswana, complicating their ability to support reading development. …”
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE CHURCH TO THE ORGANIZATION OF ANTI-ALCOHOL POLICY IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY RUSSIA IN THE LATE XIX - EARLY XX CENTURIES (BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE OREL DIOCESE) by O. Klevtsova

“…Modern society uses different methods of inluence. These are visual propaganda, promotion of sports, a healthy lifestyle, conversations among young people and bans at the legislative level. …”
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Refractoriness in sustained visuo-manual control: is the refractory duration intrinsic or does it depend on external system properties? by Cornelis van de Kamp, Peter J Gawthrop, Henrik Gollee, Ian D Loram

“…Whether refractoriness and the associated serial ballistic hypothesis generalises to sustained control tasks has remained open for more than sixty years. Recently, a method of analysis has been presented that quantifies refractoriness in sustained control tasks and discriminates intermittent (serial ballistic) from continuous control. …”
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Determining the authenticity of turmeric by N. L. Vostrikova, M. Yu. Minaev, K. G. Chikovani

“…Analysis of the prevalent methods for turmeric adulteration and substances used for these purposes is given. …”
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Experimental evaluation of the specific activity of the new Angiolin dosage form in the research corneal burn's condition by I. F. Bielenichev, L. I. Kucherenko, I. A. Mazur, R. R. Akopian, O. V. Khromylova, I. V. Pavliuk

“…Visual organ injuries are still one of the main causes of blindness and occupational disability. …”
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An Elderly-Oriented Form Design of Low-Speed New Energy Vehicles Based on Rough Set Theory and Support Vector Regression by Zimo Chen

“…In order to fill this gap, the design of low-speed NEVs are selected as the study objects so as to explore the relationship between the visual perception of elderly users and car design; thus, a design method for the form of elderly-oriented cars is proposed. …”
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Predictive model to identify multiple synergistic effects of geriatric syndromes on quality of life in older adults: a hospital-based pilot study by Chien-Chou Su, Yung-Chen Yu, Deng-Chi Yang

“…Methods We recruited adults aged ≥ 65 years admitted to a tertiary medical center from June 2018 to September 2018. …”
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Research on fault diagnosis of CTCS on-board equipment based on knowledge graph by CHEN Huiyuan

“…These drawbacks necessitate the adoption of intelligent means to quickly identify fault causes, extract fault diagnosis methods, and assist operation and maintenance personnel through decision support. …”
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Identification of Far-Field Long-Period Ground Motions Using Phase Derivatives by Minghui Dai, Yingmin Li, Shuoyu Liu, Yinfeng Dong

“…Furthermore, the analysis of classification results provides insight into the causes for discrepancy and verifies the effectiveness of the proposed method. Finally, comparisons of the mean normalized acceleration response spectrum with respect to the predictors, as well as the local site effects, are performed.…”
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Measurement of Fusion Control with Eye Tracking Device in Intermittent Exotropia by Dong Hyun Kim, Hee Kyung Yang, Sang Beom Han, Jeong Min Hwang

“…<b>Methods</b>: Fifty subjects fixated on visual targets on an LCD monitor at a distance of 45 cm, consisting of dots moving horizontally and vertically and randomly appearing dots at fixed positions. …”
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Psychological Effects of Hands-On Training Using Public Transportation among Inpatients with Physical Disabilities: Analysis of the Self-Efficacy and Perception of Occupational Ena... by Masahiro Ogawa, Yoriko Hayashi, Tatsunori Sawada, Mizuki Kobashi, Hitoshi Tanimukai

“…This study is aimed at understanding how practicing the use of public transportation can affect the self-efficacy and perceptions of occupational enablement among patients with physical disabilities in a recovery rehabilitation hospital. Method. We recruited 21 inpatients with physical disabilities caused by stroke or orthopedic diseases from a recovery rehabilitation hospital in Japan and used a multimethod design including an intervention study and a follow-up survey. …”
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