Zim4rv: an R package to modeling zero-inflated count phenotype on regional-based rare variants by Xiaomin Liu, Yi-Ju Li, Qiao Fan

“…Additionally, we include an ad-hoc two-stage analysis, testing zero and non-zero as a binary outcome and non-zero as a continuous outcome, respectively. …”
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Análisis de materiales didácticos digitales en secundaria desde la perspectiva de género by Milena Villar Varela, Annachiara Del Prete, Eva M. Barreira-Cerqueiras, Miriam Elizabeth Aguasanta Regalado

“…Para ello se propone un análisis exploratorio descriptivo de los materiales digitales de educación secundaria, desde la perspectiva de género, mediante una guía de evaluación elaborada ad hoc, examinando diferentes dimensiones como pueden ser la representación equitativa, la ausencia de estereotipos o el uso de lenguaje inclusivo, entre otras. …”
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The Concept of Chance Management in Coopetition Among Cultural Institutions by Patrycja Juszczyk, Dagmara Wójcik

“…The findings of our research in the cultural sector have revealed that coopetition can also be a temporal, ad hoc relationship that is short-term in nature, as well as being incremental and undertaken spontaneously depending on emerging opportunities.…”
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A magnetorheological clutch for efficient automotive auxiliary device actuation by F. Bucchi, P. Forte, F. Frendo, R. Squarcini

“…The clutch characteristics, in terms of torque versus slip, were obtained experimentally for three different clutch prototypes on an ad-hoc developed test bench. As result of a preliminary simulation, a comparison between the power absorption of a current production vacuum pump, an innovative vacuum pump and both vacuum pumps coupled with the MR clutch is presented. …”
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Reliable Quantum Communications Based on Asymmetry in Distillation and Coding by Lorenzo Valentini, Rene Bodker Christensen, Petar Popovski, Marco Chiani

“…Our results show that ad hoc asymmetric codes give, compared with conventional QEC, a performance boost and codeword size reduction both in a single-link and in a quantum network scenario.…”
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MVR Delay: A Queueing Based Routing Model for C-V2X Mode 4 in VANET’s by Mahabaleshwar Kabbur, M. Vinayaka Murthy

“…During the last few years, the demand for vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANET) has gained great attraction in the intelligent transport system. …”
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Searching for effective strategies to reach boys and young men; a mixed-methods study protocol for youth clinics in Sweden by Mazen Baroudi

“…Existing initiatives are often ad-hoc and lack institutionalization within public policy and practice. …”
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Resource-Aware Multi-Hop Routing Protocol for Unicast Cellular V2V Communications by Faegheh Seifhashemi, Amirreza Hajrasouliha, Behrouz Shahgholi Ghahfarokhi

“…The dynamic behavior of vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) and unstable relays often cause frequent disconnections or switchovers, leading to higher latency, diminished reliability, and increased resource use. …”
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Impacto de la regulación emocional en el aula: Un estudio con profesores españoles by Sara Santander Trigo, Martha Leticia Gaeta González, Valentín Martínez-Otero Pérez

“…Para ello se evaluó el nivel de regulación emocional del profesorado, mediante el TMMS-24, así como el nivel de regulación emocional del alumnado percibido por el profesorado y el impacto de la regulación emocional en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, mediante instrumentos diseñados ad hoc. Los resultados muestran que, a mayor nivel de regulación emocional del profesorado, mayor importancia dada a la formación específica en regulación emocional, mayor cantidad de recursos destinados para ello y mayor motivación ante la falta de regulación emocional del alumnado, al considerarla como un reto. …”
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High-quality nodule analysis in spheroidal graphite cast iron using X-ray micro-computed tomography by Juan Toledo, Felipe Diaz, Matías Peralta, Diego Fernandino

“…The procedure involves the evaluation and comparison of the sphericity and compactness distributions and the distances between neighbouring nodules by using ad-hoc image processing software. The results reveal the complementary nature of the sphericity and compactness parameters, which allow classifying, with great accuracy, different nodular quality categories of spheroidal graphite cast iron. …”
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SyTroN: A Virtual Classroom for Collaborative and Distant E-Learning System by Teleoperating Real Devices by R. Chellali, C. Dumas, Nicolas Mollet, G. Subileau

“…The increased people mobility and the reduction of educational costs push to develop ad hoc solutions enabling to access to knowledge regardless to geographical situation and economical capabilities. …”
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Models and Frameworks: A Synergistic Association for Developing Component-Based Applications by Diego Alonso, Francisco Sánchez-Ledesma, Pedro Sánchez, Juan A. Pastor, Bárbara Álvarez

“…In order to illustrate the benefits of the proposed approach, two representative case studies that use both an existing framework and an ad hoc framework, are described. Finally, our approach is compared with other alternatives in terms of the cost of software development.…”
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Intelligent Traffic Management System Based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) by Samir A. Elsagheer Mohamed, Khaled A. AlShalfan

“…New technologies like Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANET) and Internet of Vehicles (IoV) enable vehicles to communicate with those nearby and with a dedicated infrastructure wirelessly. …”
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Elicitation Study Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour that analyses the intention to Adopt Electronic Commerce in the Elderly by Nadia Soto-Hernández, Elizabeth E. Grandón, Patricio Ramírez-Correa

“…The findings of new variables obtained from the elicitation process highlight the importance of considering ad-hoc measurement scales in the development of public policies to promote the use of electronic commerce in older people. …”
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Calidad del empleo: una medición desde las preferencias de los trabajadores by Yennifer Cortés, María Daniela Cortés, David Rodríguez, Cindy Rozo

“…Típicamente, se han considerado dos metodologías para la ponderación vertical de las dimensiones de calidad: ad hoc y análisis de componentes principales. Este artículo analiza la calidad del empleo desde las preferencias de los trabajadores. …”
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Dataguzzler-Python and SpatialNDE2: Crucial Software Infrastructure for Reconfigurable NDE Data Acquisition With Spatial Context by Tyler J. Lesthaeghe, Stephen D. Holland

“…The traditional approach of ad hoc software quickly becomes unsustainable in the modern environment. …”
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EDA, PPG and Skin Temperature as Predictive Signals for Mental Failure by a Statistical Analysis on Stress and Mental Workload by G. Luzzani, I. Buraioli, G. Guglieri, D. Demarchi

“…This paper aims to study the statistical relationship between the variation of Photoplethysmogram signal (PPG), Electrodermal Activity (EDA), and skin temperature with respect to stress and MWL levels, assessed through an ad-hoc developed subjective questionnaire. <italic>Results:</italic> 43 features were calculated from these signals during the execution of two cognitive tests and processed through a statistical analysis based on Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. …”
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Emerging Technologies to Promote Fans Interaction in Football Events: A Systematic Review by Francisco Martins, Cíntia França, Pedro Paixão, Diogo V. Martinho, Pedro Campos, Bruna Gouveia, Helder Lopes, Andreas Ihle, Eduardo Marques, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia

“…Two studies showed promising results in the area of football fans’ health, and only one study showed some difficulties for fans using an ad hoc network in the stadium. Adding personal information, fan interaction systems, specific information about the players and the teams’ tactical strategies, and interactive fan voting seem to be important elements for designing a successful interactive tool that contributes to increasing fans’ enthusiasm during football matches.…”
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Continuing education programme on vaccines for primary healthcare professionals: mixed-method protocol by Marina García-Gámez, María González-Cano-Caballero, Eloísa Fernández-Fernández, Eloísa Fernández-Ordoñez, María Dolores Cano-Caballero, Cristina Guerra-Marmolejo

“…Transfer will be measured using the questionnaire ‘factors for the indirect evaluation of transfer’ and an efficacy questionnaire 1½ months later; for satisfaction, an ad hoc questionnaire will be used. A summative approach will be used for the analysis of the focus groups and descriptive and bivariate statistics for the questionnaires.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Andalusian Research Ethics Committee, Spain (approval number: 0524-N-20). …”
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Las intervenciones económicas estatales sobre el Grupo Mackentor durante el Terrorismo de Estado by Marina Giraudo, Laura Bonafé

“…La última dictadura cívico militar argentina modificó el aparato estatal y transformó la estructura productiva del país a partir de una configuración legislativa ad hoc con la que legitimó, entre otras cosas, un nuevo modelo de acumulación. …”
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