Enhanced Dynamic Model of Pneumatic Muscle Actuator with Elman Neural Network by Alexander Hošovský, Ján Piteľ, Kamil Židek

“…Recurrent neural network was preferred over feedforward type due to its better long-term prediction capabilities well suited for simulation use of the model. …”
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Breeding Services and the Factors Influencing Their Use on Smallholder Dairy Farms in Central Uganda by Anthony Mugisha, Vincent Kayiizi, David Owiny, John Mburu

“…Use or nonuse of AI did not significantly (P>0.05) influence the sex of the calf born. While preference for AI was marked, very few farmers actually used it. …”
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Comparison of Wide Conjunctival Flap and Conjunctival Autografting Techniques in Pterygium Surgery by Lokman Aslan, Murat Aslankurt, Adnan Aksoy, Murat Özdemir, Erdem Yüksel

“…Therefore, this technique may be preferred in suitable cases.…”
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A two-stage deep learning-based hybrid model for daily wind speed forecasting by Shahab S. Band, Rasoul Ameri, Sultan Noman Qasem, Saeid Mehdizadeh, Brij B. Gupta, Hao-Ting Pai, Danyal Shahmirzadi, Ely Salwana, Amir Mosavi

“…A Time Varying Filter-based Empirical Mode Decomposition (TVFEMD) model is coupled with the GB and LSTM standalone models, to create TVFEMD-GB and TVFEMD-LSTM hybrids, which are run in competition with each other. Eventually, a preferred hybrid form is established, simultaneous hybridization of TVFEMD with GB and LSTM. …”
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Skin image analysis for detection and quantitative assessment of dermatitis, vitiligo and alopecia areata lesions: a systematic literature review by Athanasios Kallipolitis, Konstantinos Moutselos, Argyriοs Zafeiriou, Stelios Andreadis, Anastasia Matonaki, Thanos G. Stavropoulos, Ilias Maglogiannis

“…This review provides a systematic literature search regarding the analysis of computer vision techniques applied to these benign skin conditions, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Integrated hybrid model of sustainable supply chain in cement industry by Kiamars Fathi Hafshejani, Majid Bagheri Sorkhi, Mahmoud Modiri

“…Consequently, in addition to six criteria of SCOR model and three dimensions of sustainability approach, ten other factors have been determined by experts and in total, the weight of nineteen factors has been determined and the customer's interest ring has the most preference. Then, the relevant mathematical model was presented and solved in GAMS software using NSGA-II method in MATLAB software. …”
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ACUTE PAIN NURSING CARE WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE by Fatkhiyatul Fitria, Ilkafah Ilkafah, Cucuk Rachmadi Prasetyo

“…To reduce pain problems, there are several therapies that can be done, namely deep breath relaxation techniques, guide imagery techniques, and environmental management. The preferred therapy in this case is nonfaramcological, which is a deep breath relaxation technique. …”
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Do Otologists and Other Otolaryngologists Manage Single-Sided Deafness Differently? by Nurullah Türe, Armağan İncesulu, Badr Eldin Mostafa

“…RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between otologists and non-otologists in radiological imaging (child P = .469, adult P = .140) and preferred treatment method (child P = .546, adult P = .106). …”
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Children’s Perceived Ease of Use of a Projected Augmented Reality Game Designed for Balance and Coordination Training by Yishi Liu, Leigh Achterbosch, Grant Meredith, Evan Dekker, Suryani Lim, Andrew P. Lavender

“…Feedback emphasized a preference for interactive, challenging elements, suggesting improvements in difficulty customization, visuals, and technical stability. …”
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Serial reversal learning in nectar-feeding bats by Shambhavi Chidambaram, Sabine Wintergerst, Alex Kacelnik, Vladislav Nachev, York Winter

“…As the bats experienced repeated reversals, their preference re-adjusted faster. Although the flower state reversals were theoretically predictable, we did not detect anticipatory behavior, that is, frequency of visits to the alternative flower did not increase within each block as the programmed reversal approached. …”
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Identification and Repair of Left-Sided Paraduodenal Hernia Using Both Laparoscopic and Robotic Techniques by Muhonen John, Hsu Michael, Sturdivant Matthew, Unger Anthony, Dexter David, Giuseppucci Pablo, Esper Christopher

“…We further analyze left-sided paraduodenal hernias after laparoscopic and robotic repair to define common symptomatology, typical CT findings, and preferred laparoscopic repair techniques.…”
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Spatial confinement affects the heterogeneity and interactions between shoaling fish by Gabriel Kuntz, Junxiang Huang, Mitchell Rask, Alex Lindgren-Ruby, Jacob Y. Shinsato, Dapeng Bi, A. Pasha Tabatabai

“…Furthermore, we utilize Monte Carlo simulations to replicate the experimentally observed data which provides insight into the effective interactions between fish and confirms the presence of a confinement-based behavioral preference transition. In addition, unlike in short-range interacting systems, here structural heterogeneity and dynamic activities are positively correlated as a result of complex interplay between spatial arrangement and behavioral dynamics in fish collectives.…”
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Chronic Social Defeat Stress Modulates Dendritic Spines Structural Plasticity in Adult Mouse Frontal Association Cortex by Yu Shu, Tonghui Xu

“…We also found that the changes in spine dynamics in FrA are correlated with the deficit of sucrose preference in defeated mice. Our findings suggest that chronic stress experience leads to adaptive change in neural circuits that may be important for encoding stress experience related memory and anhedonia.…”
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Effectiveness of Video Self-Modeling on Hope and Daily Activities of Indonesian Youth by Nur'aini Azizah, Peter Dowrick, Tri Lestari

“…The results showed that all participants demonstrated an increase in the frequency of activities they preferred. It was also found that VSM can indirectly impact the improvement of hope. …”
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Reduction of Offensive Odor from Natural Rubber Using Zinc-Modified Bentonite by Bryan B. Pajarito, Kayla C. Castañeda, Sofia Denise M. Jeresano, Dominique Ann N. Repoquit

“…Characterization of filler shows the limited exchange of inherent calcium ions and the preferred adsorption of zinc ions on the surface of natural bentonite during modification. …”
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Hirsutism Caused by Pregnancy Luteoma in a Low-Resource Setting: A Case Report and Literature Review by David Hamisi Mvunta, Fatemazahra Amiji, Mubina Suleiman, Francisco Baraka, Ikrah Abdallah, Mabula Kazabula, Peter J. T. Wangwe, Furaha August

“…Proper imaging techniques, preferably MRI or ultrasonography that visualize the size of the ovary and reproductive hormonal profiles, would suffice for the diagnosis and management of pregnancy luteoma.…”
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Application of a Short-Term Hydrological Forecast System by Gökçen Uysal, Aynur Şensoy, A. Arda Şorman, M. Cansaran Ertaş

“…Mesoscale Model 5 (MM5) and Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) model results are preferred as Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) data. …”
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Deformation Analysis of Surrounding Rock of Deep Roadway by the Fluid Structure Coupling Model with MIDAS-GTS by Jun Jiang, Zhengmeng Hou, Kepeng Hou, Yongfeng Lu, Huafen Sun, Xiangdong Niu

“…The reference group selects the mean value of the analysis results generated by the analysis model using the preferred nonfluid structure coupling model in the MIDAS-GTS environment. …”
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High Energy Efficient Heterogeneous Networks: Cooperative and Cognitive Techniques by Heng Wang, Jiamo Jiang, Jian Li, Manzoor Ahmed, Mugen Peng

“…The energy efficiency performance comparison between the presented cooperative communication and cognitive radio techniques is emphasized, which suggests that the cooperation communication technique is preferred to suppress the interference and increase the energy efficiency in HetNets.…”
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Urothelial Superior Vena Cava Syndrome with Limited Response to Radiation Therapy by Nishan Bingham, H. James Wallace III, Joanne Monterroso, Claire Verschraegen, Brenda L. Waters, Christopher J. Anker

“…Histologies vary in radiosensitivity and response time, making alternative therapies such as chemotherapy and/or intravenous stenting preferable alternative options for certain diagnoses. …”
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