A Comparative Study on TIBA Imputation Methods in FCMdd-Based Linear Clustering with Relational Data by Takeshi Yamamoto, Katsuhiro Honda, Akira Notsu, Hidetomo Ichihashi

“…In this paper, the FCMdd-type linear clustering model is further modified in order to handle incomplete data including missing values, and the applicability of several imputation methods is compared. In several numerical experiments, it is demonstrated that some pre-imputation strategies contribute to properly selecting representative medoids of each cluster.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Travel Patterns from Cellular Network Data and an Urban Travel Demand Model by Nils Breyer, Clas Rydergren, David Gundlegård

“…Using a large-scale dataset of cellular network data from a Swedish operator for the municipality of Norrköping, we compare the travel demand inferred from cellular network data to the municipality’s existing urban travel demand model as well as public transit tap-ins. …”
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Post-Pandemic Inflation Dynamics: a Comparative Study of the Fiscal Theory in the Czech Republic and France by Makovský, Petr, Descubes, Irena, Hřebík, František

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Subjective Evaluation of Music Compressed with the ACER Codec Compared to AAC, MP3, and Uncompressed PCM by Stuart Cunningham, Iain McGregor

“…A qualitative, thematic analysis of listeners’ feedback revealed that the noise artefacts that produced the ACER technique are different from those of comparator codecs, reflecting its novel approach. Results show that the quality of contemporary audio compression systems has reached a stage where their performance is perceived to be as good as uncompressed audio. …”
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Donor Complications Following Laparoscopic Compared to Hand-Assisted Living Donor Nephrectomy: An Analysis of the Literature by Whitney R. Halgrimson, Jeffrey Campsen, M. Susan Mandell, Mara A. Kelly, Igal Kam, Michael A. Zimmerman

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The Exile Experience Reconsidered: a Comparative Perspective in European Cultural Migration during the Interwar Period by Renato Camurri

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Comparative Study on Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicle Batteries from a Regional and Energy Perspective by Ruiqi Feng, Wei Guo, Chenjie Zhang, Yuxuan Nie, Jiajing Li

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The Impact of the Pandemic on Sports Companies: Comparative Rate Analysis of Champions League and Turkish Football Companies by Ayşe Nur Şahin

“…As a result, it has been revealed that all clubs were affected negatively compared to the pre-pandemic period, but the three clubs, which are UEFA leaders, were less affected by the negatice effects of the pandemic due to their strong financial resources and sporting successes. …”
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Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of forest walking compared to urban walking in enhancing mucosal immunity by Hiroko Ochiai, Shigeru Inoue, Gaku Masuda, Shiho Amagasa, Tomohiko Sugishita, Toshiya Ochiai, Naoko Yanagisawa, Yoshio Nakata, Michiko Imai

“…We conducted an unblinded randomized controlled trial involving healthy men aged 40–70 to compare the physiological and psychological effects of forest and urban walking. …”
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Comparative analysis of propagation properties of ASFV Odintsvo 02/14 isolate in primary cell cultures by D. V. Sharypova, I. Yu. Zhukov, N. N. Vlasova, O. S. Puzankova, V. L. Gavrilova, A. S. Igolkin, N. V. Koropova, I. V. Zhbanova

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Construction Time of Three Wall Types Made of Locally Sourced Materials: A Comparative Study by Wojciech Drozd, Agnieszka Leśniak, Sebastian Zaworski

“…The paper presents a comparative study of three walls made of available materials used locally, which can be classified as biosourced materials, in terms of construction time. …”
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Civil Society and the Democratisation Processes in Kenya and Uganda: A Comparative Analysis of the Contribution of the Church and NGOs by Jamu Anthony Okuku

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Comparative Study of Various E. coli Strains for Biohydrogen Production Applying Response Surface Methodology by Péter Bakonyi, Nándor Nemestóthy, Katalin Bélafi-Bakó

“…The results revealed that by employing the genetically engineered E. coli (DJT 135) strain under optimized conditions (pH: 6.5; Formate conc.: 1.25 g/L), 0.63 mol H2/mol formate could be attained, which was 1.5 times higher compared to the wild-type E. coli (XL1-BLUE) that produced 0.42 mol H2/mol formate (pH: 6.4; Formate conc.: 1.3 g/L).…”
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A Comparative Study of CO and CH Adsorption on Silicalite-1 Fabricated by Sonication and Conventional Method by Marjan Razavian, Shohreh Fatemi, Mojtaba Masoudi-Nejad

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Financing of Churches and Religious Associations in Poland Compared to Models Used in Selected Countries in Europe and the World by Joanna Cichorska, Barbara Cichorska, Daniel Tomczak

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Comparing rumen fluid collection methods on fermentation profile and microbial population in lactating dairy cows by N. Pathak, H. Guan, P. Fan, H. Sultana, K. Arriola, A. Oyebade, C. Nino de Guzman, M. Malekkhahi, K.C. Jeong, D. Vyas

“…The objective of this study was to compare fermentation profile and microbial diversity from rumen samples collected using a rumen cannula (RC) or stomach tube (ST) in lactating dairy cows. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Public and Private Water Supply and Sanitation Service Providers’ Work in Brazil by Fernando Antonio Perrone Pinheiro, José Roberto Ferreira Savoia, Claudio Felisoni de Angelo

“…We can verify therefore, whether this management model has presented superior performance compared to the model of public management. The analysis was based on various economic-financial and operational indices related to water supply and sewage collection and treatment between 2000 and 2010. …”
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Choosing the Right Visual for Social Media: Comparing the Engagement of Stock Photos Versus Natural Photos by Anissa Zagonel, Lauri M. Baker, Jarred Shellhouse, Cheryl Boyer, Hikaru Peterson, Aly Morrison

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Comparative Study of Fluence Distribution and Point Dose Using Arc-check and Delta4 Phantoms by Sandeep Singh, Manindra Bhushan, Benoy Kumar Singh, Anuj Kumar, Dipesh, Abhay Kumar Singh, Munish Gairola, Vikram

“…We used SunCHECK and ScandiDos Delta4 software to compare the fluence produced by the TPS with the fluence measured by the equipment. …”
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Application of Chicken Whole Egg Powder in the Manufacture of Bread Compared with using Fresh Egg as Control by Abdi Abdi, Tuty Anggraini, Alfi Asben

“…This study aims to evaluate the differences in the characteristics of bread made from chicken whole egg powder dried using the oven and foam mat drying methods compared to bread made from fresh eggs. The results obtained show that bread from chicken whole egg powder dried using the oven drying and foam mat drying methods was liked and accepted by consumers, especially from a sensory perspective (color, aroma, taste and texture), and even has a preference compared to bread made with the use of fresh eggs. …”
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