Quantifying Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Solar Radiation over the Northeast China Based on ACO-BPNN Model and Intensity Analysis by Xiangqian Li, Zhijun Tong, Enliang Guo, Xiaolong Luo

“…In this study, a new backpropagation neural network (BPNN) model optimized with an Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm was developed to generate the ACO-BPNN model, which had demonstrated superior performance for simulating solar radiation compared to traditional BPNN modelling, for Northeast China. …”
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Molecular Characterization of Gene Encoding Outer Membrane Protein loa22 in Pathogenic Leptospira Serovars in Iran by Yeganeh Malek Mohammadi, Pejvak Khaki, Mehdi Gharakhani

“…The cells were then plated onto LB agar containing ampicillin and recombinant colonies subjected to colony PCR to confirm the presence of the Leptospiral gene. …”
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Urban Infestation Patterns of Argentine Ants, Linepithema humile, in Los Angeles by Smadar Gilboa, John H. Klotz, Peter Nonacs

“…Thus providing water for ant colonies outside and away from buildings may be one method of integrated pest management to reduce the proclivity of ants to infest structures.…”
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Expression of Integrin Alpha10 Is Induced in Malignant Melanoma by Ann-Kathrin Wenke, Christian Kjellman, Evy Lundgren-Akerlund, Christian Uhlmann, Nikolas K. Haass, Meenhard Herlyn, Anja K. Bosserhoff

“…Proliferation assays and colony forming assays revealed no differences comparing antisense integrin alpha10 cell clones with control and wild type melanoma cells, respectively. …”
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An ACOA-AFSA Fusion Routing Algorithm for Underwater Wireless Sensor Network by Huafeng Wu, Xinqiang Chen, Chaojian Shi, Yingjie Xiao, Ming Xu

“…Due to intrinsic properties of aqueous environments, routing protocols for underwater wireless sensor network (UWSN) have to cope with many challenges such as long propagation delay, bad robustness, and high energy consumption. Basic ant colony optimization algorithm (ACOA) is an intelligent heuristic algorithm which has good robustness, distributed computing and combines with other algorithms easily. …”
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Research on Optimization Model of Logistics Transportation Truck Path considering Environmental Impact: Experimental Data from Xiqing District, Tianjin by Qianqian Han, Yao Sun, Qingdong Wu, Zijian Bai

“…In this context, this paper put forward a truck path optimization model considering environmental impact (TPOM-EI), which is solved by a heuristic algorithm—ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm. Most previous studies focused on unilateral benefits rather than overall benefits; this paper aims to propose a path optimization model based on real-time minimization of social and transportation costs. …”
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Adhesive Ability of Different Oral Pathogens to Various Dental Materials: An In Vitro Study by Yan Tu, Shuli Deng, Yuan Wang, Xiaolong Lin, Zhenyu Yang

“…The adherent CFU load of the materials was determined by colony counting. Results. Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces viscosus exhibited the strongest adhesion ability to the resin material blocks. …”
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Mechanisms of Bone Resorption in Periodontitis by Stefan A. Hienz, Sweta Paliwal, Saso Ivanovski

“…The osteoclast, the principal bone resorptive cell, differentiates from monocyte/macrophage precursors under the regulation of the critical cytokines macrophage colony-stimulating factor, RANK ligand, and osteoprotegerin. …”
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Diversity of Species and Behavior of Hymenopteran Parasitoids of Ants: A Review by Jean-Paul Lachaud, Gabriela Pérez-Lachaud

“…Based on their abundance and success in attacking ants, some parasitoid wasps like diapriids and eucharitids seem excellent potential models to explore how parasitoids impact ant colony demography, population biology, and ant community structure. …”
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Metaheuristic Approaches for Hydropower System Scheduling by Ieda G. Hidalgo, Regiane S. de Barros, Jéssica P. T. Fernandes, João Paulo F. Estrócio, Paulo B. Correia

“…They combine Genetic Algorithm with Strength Pareto Evolutionary Algorithm and Ant Colony Optimization. Both approaches are divided into two phases. …”
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Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Effects of CAM Therapies: An In Vitro Study in Normal Kidney Cell Lines by Shagun Arora, Chanderdeep Tandon, Simran Tandon

“…The parameters chosen for the study were based on antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects on normal, kidney epithelial cells (NRK-52E). The MTT assay, colony formation assay, DNA fragmentation, and differential staining using AO/EB, following treatment with either 5-FU or CAM therapies, were performed. …”
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A stochastic simulation model for Anelosimus studiosus during prey capture: A case study for determination of optimal spacing by Michele L. Joyner, Chelsea R. Ross, Colton Watts, Thomas C. Jones

“…Furthermore, observations indicate these colonies change their positioning throughout the day, clustered during certain times of the day while spaced out at other times. …”
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Screening of Fungi from Oil Palm Rhizosphere in Peat Soils and the Potential as Biological Agents against Ganoderma boninense by Fifi Puspita, Isna Rahma Dini, Dermala Sari

“…The parameters observed were macroscopic characteristics of fungi from oil palm rhizosphere, disease severity index, fungus inhibition power from oil palm rhizosphere to G. boninense, colony diameter and growth rate of high antagonist rhizosphere fungus, hyperparasitic type of fungus from rhizosphere of oil palm plant with G. boninense and the morphological characteristics of fungi from high antagonist rhizosphere in macroscopic and microscopic. …”
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Evaluation of Cereals and Pseudocereals Suitability for the Development of New Probiotic Foods by Monika Kocková, Monika Dilongová, Eva Hybenová, L’ubomír Valík

“…A mixture of each cereal and pseudocereal samples with water (10% w/v) was inoculated after sterilization with coequal number of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, to obtain approximately 5-6 log colony form units per gram of suspensions. Fermentation was led at 37°C during 10 hours. …”
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on dispensing counters of community pharmacies in Klang Valley by Yao-Li Chow, Hong-Wai Tham

“…Samples were spread on nutrient agars and Brilliance MRSA 2 selection agars and incubated at 37ºC. The numbers of colony were documented and statistically analysed using Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics. …”
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Diversity of Bee Floral Resources and Honey Production Calendar in Ethiopia’s Southwest Shoa Zone by Tura Bareke, Kasim Roba, Admassu Addi

“…Additionally, on-farm demonstrations highlighting the importance of floral and honey calendars for effective colony management are recommended.…”
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Isolation of dermatophytes from cats and dogs in ankara by Bilge İşlek Selvi, Murat Yıldırım

“…After 3 weeks of incubation in Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) and Dermatophyte selective medium (DTM), colony morphologies were examined macroscopically. …”
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First report of wilt disease in cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) caused by Fusarium decemcellulare in Kerala, India by A. V. Meera Manjusha, P. K. Laya, Amal Premachandran, M. Veena

“…Results In culture, the colony of fungus was white, later turning pink. The fungus produced both macro and micro conidia in culture. …”
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Mass spectroscopy reveals compositional differences in copepodamides from limnic and marine copepods by Sina Arnoldt, Milad Pourdanandeh, Ingvar Spikkeland, Mats X. Andersson, Erik Selander

“…Copepodamides induce defensive traits such as toxin production, bioluminescence, and colony size plasticity in a variety of marine phytoplankton. …”
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New members of Alternaria (Pleosporales, Pleosporaceae) collected from Apiaceae in Algeria by Nabahat Bessadat, Nelly Bataillé-Simoneau, Justine Colou, Bruno Hamon, Kihal Mabrouk, Philippe Simoneau

“…Detailed descriptions of new species are provided based on colony color, aspect, diameter, conidial size, septa, sporulation patterns and compared with other relevant Alternaria species within same sections. …”
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