Estimation of the Monthly Mean Temperature Values of the Eastern Black Sea Basin with Statistical Downscaling Method Using EraInterim Re-analysis Data by Sinan Nacar, Murat Kankal, Umut Okkan

“…Monthly mean temperature values measured from meteorological stations (1981-2010) were used as dependent variables. Multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS) method selected as downscaling method. …”
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Temperature and state-dependent electrical conductivity of soft biological tissue at hyperthermic temperatures by Junren Ran, Martin Ostoja-Starzewski

“…Our model allows the modeling of procedures involving repeated heating or cooling, which is impossible for models without a state dependence. While being able to adapt to patient-specific needs, the model can be used to improve planning and control in future robot-assisted surgeries to reduce unnecessary damage.…”
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ON THE QUESTION OF EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES OF FOREIGN REPRESENTATIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION SUBORDINATE ENTITIES by R. R. Gimatdinov, I. R. Nasyrov

“…First one is further development of indicative management and the second one is an adapted method of multi-criteria evaluation, which is used in the decision analysis. …”
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The Lawfulness of Using Copyrighted Works for Generative AI Training : A Case Study of a US Lawsuit against OpenAI and Perplexity AI by Stefany Ismantara, Wilma Silalahi

“…These regulations should be synchronized with related policies to establish legal certainty that adapts to technological advancements.…”
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Gyrotatic dynamics of magneto viscoelastic material with thermal and solutal transport by Muhammad, Masood Khan, A.S. Alqahtani, M.Y. Malik

“…Non-Newtonian fluids are essential in advanced engineering applications and industries because they exhibit unique flow behavior. This adaptability allows engineers to enhance efficiency and develop innovative solutions across diverse applications. …”
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A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Approach for Selecting Open-Source ERP Systems in SMEs Using Fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS by Dana Marsetiya Utama, Muhammad Faisal Ibrahim, Ahmed Nedal Abid Al Kareem Jabari

“…Beyond its practical implications for SMEs, this research contributes a versatile evaluation framework that can be adapted to other industries seeking effective ERP solutions. …”
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CNS resident macrophages exhibit region-specific states and immunogenic responses during Rbpj-deficient brain arteriovenous malformation by Sera Nakisli, Kayleigh Fanelli, Julia LaComb, Lily J. Arnold, Corinne M. Nielsen

“…We found increased area of Ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1) expression in Rbpj-deficient bAVM tissue, as well as Iba1 + cell hypertrophy, increased cell number, and hyperproliferation within areas of increased Iba1 + density. …”
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The Role of Aquaculture in Shaping the Morphology of <i>Babylonia areolata</i>: A Comparative Study of Cultured and Wild Populations by Haishan Wang, Zhi Chen, Yuhe Tong, Le Ye, Youming Li

“…Conclusion: The findings suggest that aquaculture environments significantly influence the development of morphological traits, potentially affecting mollusk adaptability and survival in natural habitats. These results provide valuable insights into aquaculture management and strategies for conserving wild populations.…”
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Spatial sorting and selection within urban agglomerations: a tripartite evolutionary game model approach by Yunsheng Zhang, Shuting Wang, Ruomeng Zhou

“…However, existing research on spatial sorting and selection in urban settings-primarily based on quantitative spatial models-often overlooks the dynamic strategic adaptations of firms with varying skill levels. This gap leads to an incomplete understanding of how firms interact and adjust their spatial positioning over time in response to evolving urban economic conditions. …”
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Prevention and management of anaemia in pregnancy: Community perceptions and facility readiness in Ghana and Uganda. by Tara Tancred, Vincent Mubangizi, Emmanuel Nene Dei, Syliva Natukunda, Daniel Nana Yaw Abankwah, Phoebe Ellis, Imelda Bates, Bernard Natukunda, Lucy Asamoah Akuoko

“…Quantitative health assessments (adapted from service availability and readiness assessments) and qualitative key informant interviews (KIIs) with district-level stakeholders, in-depth interviews (IDIs) with maternity staff, and focus group discussions (FGDs) with community members were held in 2021. …”
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Improved PID Control Design for Electric Power Steering DC Motor by A. Turan

“…Reducing the calculation complexity of PID control parameters and improving their adaptability are also among the desired goals with the proposed method. …”
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Porcine sperm bind to an oviduct glycan coupled to glass surfaces as a model of sperm interaction with the oviduct by Sandra Soto-Heras, Larissa J. Volz, Nicolai Bovin, David J. Miller

“…The suLeX-coverslip was adapted for in vitro fertilization (IVF), termed glycan-IVF, by allowing porcine sperm to first bind suLeX before transferring mature COCs. …”
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Deep Q-Networks for Minimizing Total Tardiness on a Single Machine by Kuan Wei Huang, Bertrand M. T. Lin

“…The advent of Deep Q-Networks (DQNs) within the reinforcement learning paradigm could be a viable approach to transcending these limitations, offering a robust and adaptive approach. This study introduces a novel approach utilizing DQNs to model the complexities of job scheduling for minimizing tardiness through an informed selection utilizing look-ahead mechanisms of actions within a defined state space. …”
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Health simulation masterclass in Morocco: First edition of training of trainers by Majdouline Obtel, T Yahaya Maijimaa, Mohamed El Mouhajir, Brahim Lekehal, Lahcen Belyamani

“…First, we identified the different methods and approaches used in simulation-based medical training. Then, we set up our adapted simulation-based training program from February 5 to 8, 2024. …”
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Development of an Artificial Intelligence System to Estimate Postoperative Discomfort After Impacted Third Molar Surgery by Seda Kocyigit, Okan Özgönenel, Bora Ozden, Burcu Baş, Hatice Hosgor, Ozlem Akbelen Kaya

“…The correlation between the postoperative symptoms of the patients and outcomes obtained from the ANN were analyzed statistically.Results: Close association was found between the patients’ reports and ANN results on post-operative pain, swelling, bleeding, number of days to return to normal activities and duration of activity restriction.Conclusions: The proposed ANN approach is easy to implement and adapted to predict the response of the postoperative outcomes. …”
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Yield components of the triticale collection material in the environments of the Middle Amur region by K. V. Zenkina, T. A. Aseeva

“…Development of new highly adaptable triticale cultivars with high yield potential and environmental resistance to adverse factors of the Middle Amur region requires a study of the collection material. …”
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Gen Z's Religiosity Level: A Comparative Study between Indonesia and the United Kingdom by Jamilah, Devi Pramitha, Asep Ubaidillah, Md Mahmud Bin Sayeed

“…The data collection instruments consisted of a questionnaire adapted from the five approaches developed by Yusuf (2021) to measure the level of religious literacy, as well as the Centrality of Religious Scale (CRS) developed by Huber and Huber (2012). …”
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Performance Evaluation of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) Variety for Registration in the Lowland Areas of Ethiopia by Tariku Simion, Dembele Ersulo, Asnake Fikre

“…The yield advantage of 39% was recorded for the test variety, Ashenafi (ICEAP00554), over the local check, which gave an opportunity to select the best-adapted material for the test and similar agroecologies. …”
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A MACHINE LEARNING DISTRACTED DRIVING PREDICTION MODEL by Samira AHANGARI, Mansoureh JEIHANI, Abdollah DEHZANGI

“…Detecting driver distraction would help in adapting the most effective countermeasures. To find the best strategies to overcome this problem, we developed a Bayesian Network (BN) distracted driving prediction model using a driving simulator. …”
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Exploring the Genetic Landscape of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Unlocking the Differences in Between Latent and Active Tuberculosis by Ali Akbar Velayati, Satoshi Mitaria, Parissa Farnia, Poopak Farnia, Jaladein Ghanavi, Mohsan Maleknia, Yoshiro Murase, Sven Hoffner

“…Among drug-resistant strains, at the exponential phase isolated from patients with prolonged treatment, 5%–7% had PPE35, ald mutations, whereas 95% had the whiB6 mutation, suggesting that adaptive stress responses may be triggered under in vivo conditions. …”
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