Multi-Material Topology Optimization Taking into Account the Position of Material Interfaces in 3D by Robert Renz, Niklas Frank, Albert Albers

“…The non-linear components lead to an increase in computational effort and a reduction in the robustness of the optimization. …”
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SVF: Support Vector Federation by Mirko Polato, Roberto Esposito, Lorenzo Sciandra

“…In recent years, Federated Learning applied to neural networks has garnered significant attention, yet applying this approach to other machine learning algorithms remains underexplored. …”
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Numerical Solution of Problem for Non-Stationary Heat Conduction in Multi-Layer Bodies by R. I. Esman, V. A. Ustimovich

“…A mathematical model for non-stationary heat conduction of multi-layer bodies has been developed. Dirac’s δ-function is used to take into account phase and chemical transformations in one of the wall layers. …”
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SOLUTION OF FULLY FUZZY NONLINEAR EQUATION SYSTEMS USING GENETIC ALGORITHM by Fatimatuzzahra Fatimatuzzahra, Aang Nuryaman, La Zakaria, Agus Sutrisno

“…A fuzzy number is an ordered pair function that has a degree of membership [0,1]. Meanwhile, a fully fuzzy system of equations is a system of equations that applies fuzzy number arithmetic operations. …”
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Optimising the Selection of Input Variables to Increase the Predicting Accuracy of Shear Strength for Deep Beams by Mohammed Majeed Hameed, Faidhalrahman Khaleel, Mohamed Khalid AlOmar, Siti Fatin Mohd Razali, Mohammed Abdulhakim AlSaadi

“…Four models were used in this study: locally weighted linear regression (LWLR) based on the radial basis kernel function, multiple linear regression (MLR), extreme learning machine (ELM), and random forest (RF). …”
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SCAN-C: a lightweight cryptographic algorithm to secure CAN communications in modern vehicles by Nagaraj Hediyal, B. P. Divakar, K. Narayanaswamy

“…The key generation schedule has multiplexers, linear feedback shift registers, and a nonlinear function. …”
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VASCULAR BED PECULIAR PROPERTIES IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE AND ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION. ROLE OF ANTIPLATELET THERAPY by L. A. Haisheva, S. V. Shlyk

“…Patients with HT and IHD have abnormalities of all levels of the vascular bed compared with subjects of control group: endothelial function (increased vWF), MC disorders (lack of the linear flow velocity augmentation 1.4% vs 23.7%), as well as increase in PWV in elastic type vessels (13.27±0.53 vs 8.37±0.76 m/s). …”
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Effects of increasing levels of dietary cation–anion difference on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and rumen microbiota in fattening Hu sheep by Yu Wang, Wenjin Zheng, Hongwei Duan, Jiazhi Luo, Yuyang Yin, Junshi Shen, Shengyong Mao, Weiyun Zhu, Zhongtang Yu

“…The dietary cation–anion difference (DCAD) has the potential to influence the physiological functions of animals. …”
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BREAST-RANKNet: a fuzzy rank-based ensemble of CNNs with residual learning for enhanced breast cancer detection from ultrasound and mammogram images by Sohaib Asif, Lingying Zhu, Dane Yan, Luman Xu, Zhengqiu Huang, Haimin Xu, Ruxuan Yan, Linghong Cai, Changfu Zheng, Jiamei Lin, Enyu Wang

“…Furthermore, we extract probabilities from these models and aggregate them using fuzzy rank-based fusion strategy, utilize three non-linear functions: an exponentially decaying function $$\left( {exp} \right)$$ exp , the $$tanh$$ tanh function, and the $$sigmoid$$ sigmoid function, allowing for adaptive integration based on model confidence. …”
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Numeral Recognition Using Statistical Methods Comparison Study by Baghdad Science Journal

“…However, this research explores best sets of feature extraction techniques and studies the accuracy of well-known classifiers for Arabic numeral using the Statistical styles in two methods and making comparison study between them. First method Linear Discriminant function that is yield results with accuracy as high as 90% of original grouped cases correctly classified. …”
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Mindfulness in the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Quality of Life in Pediatric Asthma by Ayşe Sena Ayhan, Zekeriya Deniz Aktan, Zeynep Altınel

“…Finally, it has been demonstrated that mindfulness has a partial mediator effect on the relationship between perceived stress and emotional function which is another subscale of quality of life (p = 0.000). …”
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Real-world therapeutic performance of pirfenidone for connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases by Xueting Yuan, Chen Yu, Shengyun Liu, Qiang Shu, Xinwang Duan, Lin Tang, Liying Peng, Shuang Zhou, Chanyuan Wu, Jiuliang Zhao, Dong Xu, Lan Song, Hui Huang, Mengtao Li, Yanhong Wang, Qian Wang, Xiaofeng Zeng

“…Methods: This study assessed the clinical features of CTD-ILD patients with or without a 6-month PFD treatment. A linear mixed effects model was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of PFD in alleviating lung function changes. …”
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Software Implementation of the Epps-Pulley Criterion in Matlab Modeling Environment by A. A. Tipikin, A. A. Prusakov, N. A. Timoshenko

“…We obtained critical statistical values for the sample size ranging from 8 to 1000 elements with two-dimensional linear interpolation of tabular values. We used an approximation by a beta function of the third kind for a sample of over 1000 elements.Results. …”
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Hestenes–Stiefel-Type Conjugate Direction Algorithm for Interval-Valued Multiobjective Optimization Problems by Rupesh Krishna Pandey, Balendu Bhooshan Upadhyay, Subham Poddar, Ioan Stancu-Minasian

“…We define the Hestenes–Stiefel (HS)-type direction for the objective function of IVMOPs and establish that it has a descent property at noncritical points. …”
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Multipath Branch Model-Aided Differential Evolution Algorithm Based on Regional Error by Yang Liu, Yi-Xuan Zhang, Zhong-Chao Lin, Yu-Jia Zou

“…The key innovations include: A novel combination model integrating Gaussian process, multilayer perceptron, and radial basis function. Compared with the traditional single model, the combination model can deal with complex and diverse optimization problems more effectively and has stronger robustness and versatility. …”
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Sliding Mode Control of the Vehicle Speed System Based on LMIs by Hong-Liang Gao, Hong-Cong Zhang, Xiao-Ling Li

“…A sliding mode control method of the nonlinear system state observation based on linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) is proposed. In the proposed control method, Lyapunov function is used as the control function to track the position and speed of the vehicle speed system in real time. …”
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Assessing the Role of Long-Term Electricity Storage in the Energy Transition by Nikolaos E. Koltsaklis

“…The purpose of this study is to determine a generic cost-optimal route for the decarbonization of an energy system. A linear programming model has been developed for this purpose, considering the synergies of the power sector with the heating, transportation, and hydrogen sectors. …”
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Formation of spatial vegetation patterns in heterogeneous environments. by Karl Kästner, Daniel Caviedes-Voullième, Christoph Hinz

“…Functioning of many resource-limited ecosystems is facilitated through spatial patterns. …”
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Record Keeping Systems and Service Delivery in Uganda: Case Of Kabale District Local Government by Turyasingura John Bosco, agaba moses, Kabagambe Jesse David, Barigye Godfrey

“…The bivariate correlations between the predictor elements and the dependent variable were examined using a Pearson correlation matrix. A linear regression model was used to fit the data. …”
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NMR Spectroscopy Study of the Effect of the Molecular Mass of Hypromellose Phthalate on Its Solubility by S. V. Moiseev, N. E. Kuz’mina, E. Yu. Severinova, N. D. Bunyatyan, V. A. Evteev

“…The dissolution profile of the test samples in an aqueous buffer solution (pH 5.59) was described by a linear function during the first hour. The slope characterising the dissolution rate varied from 10° to 36°.Conclusions. …”
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