An Improved EMD-Based Dissimilarity Metric for Unsupervised Linear Subspace Learning by Xiangchun Yu, Zhezhou Yu, Wei Pang, Minghao Li, Lei Wu

“…Finally, an adjacency graph is constructed and a small number of good features of a face image are obtained by methods based on Unsupervised Linear Subspace Learning. …”
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Optimization strategy of the emerging memristors: From material preparation to device applications by Kaiyun Gou, Yanran Li, Honglin Song, Rong Lu, Jie Jiang

“…Memristor is an ideal architectural unit for constructing neuromorphic computing. It offers several advantages, including a simple structure, low power consumption, non-volatility, and easy large-scale integration. …”
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‘Finding the play’ – exploring with occupational therapists practice possibilities in the context of Irish schoolyards by Michelle Bergin, Bryan Boyle, Margareta Lilja, Maria Prellwitz

“…A further interrelated dimension was how the research methods provided mechanisms of raising consciousness.Conclusions, and Significance Alongside constructing knowledges on existing practices in an Irish context, this inquiry contributes to understandings of practices as socially embedded generative processes of ‘finding the play’, highlighting ethical responsibilities to make visible inequities reproduced in habitual practices and engage in relationships of solidarity to (re)construct alternative shared practices.…”
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Heterologous and High Production of Ergothioneine in <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> by Using Genes from Anaerobic Bacteria by Zhe Liu, Fengxu Xiao, Yupeng Zhang, Jiawei Lu, Youran Li, Guiyang Shi

“…Through gene alignment, new ergothioneine synthase genes (EanAN and EanBN) were identified and then expressed in <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> to construct strains. Additionally, we investigated the factors influencing the yield of EGT and made a comparison with <i>Escherichia coli</i>. …”
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Coupling and Comparison of Physical Mechanism and Machine Learning Models for Water Level Simulation in Plain River Network Area by Xiaoqing Gao, Yunzhu Liu, Cheng Gao, Dandan Qing, Qian Wang, Yulong Cai

“…A basin water level simulation model was constructed based on the physical mechanism model and Mike software, and the parameters were calibrated and validated. …”
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Digging Into Digital: Investigating the Self-perceived Social Media Competency of Oklahoma Extension Master Gardeners by Brooklyn Evans, Audrey E.H. King, Lauren Lewis Cline, Justin Quetone Moss, Kenna Sandberg

“…Overall, 219 OK-EMGs completed an online survey with 28 Likert-type scale questions representing the following four competency constructs: technical usability, content interpretation, content generation, and anticipatory reflection. …”
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SH-SDS: a new static-dynamic strategy for substation host security detection by Yang Diao, Hui Chen, Wei Liu, Abdur Rasool

“…To reduce the subjectivity in manually selecting features, we combine classified protection for cybersecurity-related standards and construct the requirement generation algorithm to construct a network security detection standard library for the substation host. …”
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Structural Modal Time Domain Identification Method Based on the Bayesian Uncertain Quantification by Yaozong Pan, Yan Zhao

“…First, a theoretical prediction model is constructed from the state space model in modal space and then transformed into physical space using the modal basis. …”
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The combination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis fusion proteins LT33 and LT28 induced strong protective immunity in mice by Pu He, Juan Wang, Daquan Tan, Lina Hu, Yanlin Ma, Youjun Mi, Youjun Mi, Fei Li, Tingting Zhang, Yunjie Du, Wenhua Zhang, Jixi Li, Lei Jiao, Bingdong Zhu, Bingdong Zhu

“…Effective subunit vaccines for tuberculosis (TB) must target antigenic components at various stages of infection. In this study, we constructed fusion proteins using secreted antigens from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), specifically ESAT6, CFP10, MPT64, and Rv2645 from the proliferation stage, along with latency-associated antigens Rv1738 and Rv1978. …”
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Bullying behaviors in nursing education (BBNE) scale: a psychometric study among Iranian nursing students by Hamid Sharif-Nia, Roohangiz Norouzinia, Omolhoda Kaveh, Pardis Rahmatpour

“…The BBNE scale was translated into Persian, and its content and construct validity, internal consistency and reliability were evaluated. …”
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Intelligent Numerical Control Programming System Based on Knowledge Graph by Xifeng Fang, Jiabao Su, Dejun Cheng

“…Then, the ontology layer and data layer are constructed to achieve the development of the knowledge graph. …”
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Forecasting the number of rural migrant workers in Chongqing using the optimized grey N_Verhulst model by Dai Liu, Chengxiang He, Jianlong Ma

“…Based on the evolutionary patterns and data features of Chongqing’s migrant workers, a new grey prediction model is constructed. The new model is constructed by introducing fractional-order operators in the real domain. …”
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Treatment of chronic osteomyelitis with gradient release of DGEA and vancomycin hydrogel-microsphere system and its mechanism by Yuhao Zheng, Yue Wang, Fan Sheng, Shu Wang, Ying Zhou, Xiaoxu Li, Ning Li, Wenling Song, Zhiming Song

“…The Gel-MP construct exhibits continuous biodegradability and excellent biocompatibility. …”
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Empirical Assessments of the Type and Strength of Stream Fish Habitat Associations Can Advance Understanding of Functional Diversity and Promote Effective Conservation by Sean M. Hitchman, Martha E. Mather, Joseph M. Smith

“…Scientists and resource managers have grappled with what metrics best show relevant biodiversity patterns and are still practical enough to aid on-the-ground resource conservation. Our purpose is to construct empirically derived, functional habitat guilds for prairie stream fish, then recommend future directions for constructing and using diversity metrics that aid field-based conservation. …”
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When Three Trees Go to War by van Iersel, Leo, Jones, Mark, Weller, Mathias

“…This fundamental problem asks to construct a binary phylogenetic network with a minimum number of reticulations displaying a given set of phylogenetic trees.…”
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The CREATION Model: A whole-person wellness model to facilitate patient-provider partnerships for health promotion by Gabriella A. ANDERSON, Amanda T. SAWYER, Stephanie L. HARRIS, Patricia S. ROBINSON

“…Methods: Several theoretical models, including two wellness models, the Wheel of Wellness and Indivi- sible Self, and three behavior change models, Social-Ecological Model, Reasoned Action Approach, and Transtheoretical Model provide the foundation for the CREATION model. The constructs and proposi- tions of the CREATION model are grounded in these frameworks. …”
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Connections Between Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Prognosis of Hepatocarcinoma by Ming Wu, Jinxing Yan, Shimei Qin, Lei Fu, Shibin Sun, Wan Li, Junjie Lv, Lina Chen

“…In our study, we aimed to construct an ER stress-related genes (ERGs) model for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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The conspicuous consumption of luxurious goods in everyday life of affluent women of the Sanandaj city by J. Mohamadi, SH. Binandeh

“…The main purpose of this research is to do a qualitative study with grounded theory on how a specific kind of femininity is constructed through the consumption of luxurious goods. …”
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A Group Identification Protocol with Leakage Resilience of Secret Sharing Scheme by Ping Li, Shengjun Li, Hongyang Yan, Lishan Ke, Teng Huang, Alzubair Hassan

“…There are several methods to construct the secret-sharing schemes. One of them is based on coding theory. …”
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The Angiogenic Potential of DPSCs and SCAPs in an In Vivo Model of Dental Pulp Regeneration by Petra Hilkens, Annelies Bronckaers, Jessica Ratajczak, Pascal Gervois, Esther Wolfs, Ivo Lambrichts

“…After twelve weeks, histological and ultrastructural analysis demonstrated the regeneration of vascularized pulp-like tissue as well as mineralized tissue formation in all stem cell constructs. Despite the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor in vitro, the stem cell constructs did not display a higher vascularization rate in comparison to control conditions. …”
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