A New Construction Method for Rectangular Cartograms by Lina Wang, Haoxun Yuan, Xiang Li, Pengfei Lu, Yaru Li

“…In adjusting rectangle areas to match attribute values, the algorithm adopts a “region-by-region placement” strategy, ensuring that errors in area accuracy remain within a small range, while also keeping errors in adjacency and relative positional relationships minimal. …”
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Confirmation bias in law enforcement and how debiasing interventions and mitigation strategies might help rebuild public trust: A thematic review by Segovia Richard Odin

“…Law enforcement agencies should consider adopting the strategies discussed in this review to promote more effective and ethical policing practices.…”
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Solid-Gas Flow Characteristics of Drilling Bit-Rod Integral Structure by Hongtu Zhang, Ouya Zhang, Le Wei, Banghua Yao

“…In this work, CFD-DEM coupling numerical simulation was adopted to study the solid-gas flow characteristics of an integrated structure having PDC bit and gas velocity pipe under different gas velocity and solid mass flow rates. …”
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Effects of the Air Inlet Angle on the Combustion and Ablation Environment of a Hybrid Powder-Solid Ramjet by Jinjin Wang, Yihao Wen, Bailin Zha, Zhigao Xu, Tianhao Zhang

“…The standard k-ε model, the eddy-dissipation model (EDM), and the boron particle ignition and combustion model were adopted to simulate the two-phase flow in the afterburners with different air inlet angles (45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°). …”
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Insulator Semantic Segmentation in Aerial Images Based on Multiscale Feature Fusion by Zheng Cui, Chunxi Yang, Sen Wang

“…To solve these problems, this paper adopts an Encoder-Decoder architecture, called ED-Net, to realize end-to-end intelligent and accurate identification of insulators in aerial images. …”
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Assessing urban vegetation inequalities: Methodological insights and evidence by Alicia González-Marín, Marco Garrido-Cumbrera

“…The spatial scale most adopted is the census block group, suitable for assessing urban inequalities. …”
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Complexity Analysis of New Future Video Coding (FVC) Standard Technology by Soulef Bouaafia, Randa Khemiri, Seifeddine Messaoud, Fatma Elzahra Sayadi

“…However, a new flexible block structure is adopted in the FVC standard, which is named quadtree plus binary tree (QTBT) in order to enhance compression efficiency. …”
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3D Face Modeling Algorithm for Film and Television Animation Based on Lightweight Convolutional Neural Network by Cheng Di, Jing Peng, Yihua Di, Siwei Wu

“…Through the analysis of facial feature extraction technology, this paper designs a lightweight convolutional neural network (LW-CNN). The LW-CNN model adopts a separable convolution structure, which can propose more accurate features with fewer parameters and can extract 3D feature points of a human face. …”
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Detecting respiratory diseases using machine learning-based pattern recognition on spirometry data by Ahmed I. Taloba, R.T. Matoog

“…The COPD disease data set is the basis for all modeling and testing. The adopted SVM-KNN fusion model integrated in Python proved to deliver a high level of performance with an accuracy of 94 %. …”
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Validity and Practicality Test of Science Comic learning media for Class VI on Waste Processing Material at SDN 8 Pule Trenggalek by Nurul Hidayati, Sri Utami, Raden Syaifuddin

“…This research is Development Research by adopting the ADDIE development model which has 5 stages, namely: Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. …”
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Enhancing Maternal Caregiving Capabilities Model to Prevent Childhood Stunting: A UNICEF-Inspired Model by Eka Mishbahatul Marah Has PhD, Ilya Krisnana PhD, Ferry Efendi PhD

“…The quality of maternal caregiving capability influences the mother’s ability to adopt appropriate childcare practices, which is essential to prevent childhood stunting. …”
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Experimental Research of Continuous Concrete Beams with GFRP Reinforcement by Nikola Baša, Mladen Ulićević, Radomir Zejak

“…Six beams were reinforced with different longitudinal GFRP and same transverse GFRP reinforcements, and one steel-reinforced beam was adopted as a control beam. The main varied parameters represent the type of GFRP reinforcement and ratio of longitudinal reinforcement at the midspan and at the middle support, i.e., design moment redistribution. …”
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New approaches to the right to be heard in relation to the application of alternatives to administrative sanctions by Soňa Skulová, Radislav Bražina

“…The new institute is worthy researching, particularly because it is one of the first attempts to adopt alternative approaches to administrative offences proceedings and  brings new challenges for administrative authorities. …”
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Exploring the intricate relationship between public debts and economic development in Nigeria by Christian Ugwueze Amu, Success Ikechi Kanu, Hilary Chinedu Akuwudike, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere

“…An ex-post facto research design was adopted in the study. With the aid of E-view statistical package, varied econometric analyses were conducted. …”
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Prediction of Coal Mining Subsidence Based on Machine Learning Probability Theory by Xiaohong Tian, Xinyuan Jin, Xinwei He

“…This paper makes a detailed plan for the overall design of mining subsidence prediction module, adopts the form of independent research and development and joint development with the existing software, designs five submodules according to the design objectives, principles, and functional needs of the module, and studies the application of mining subsidence prediction module. …”
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Research on Surrounding Rock Control Technology of Dongbaowei Deep Mining Roadway by Chengjia Wu, Tao Qin, Lei Wang, Zhi Liu

“…In order to explore the stability control of surrounding rock in the process of deep mining, comparative analysis of stress, deformation, and fracture characteristics of surrounding rock of deep and shallow mining roadway in dongbaotou coal mine, laboratory experiments, field measurement, numerical simulation, and field industrial experiments were adopted to put forward the control plan of the surrounding rock in deep roadway, which were verified by field industrial experiments. …”
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Independent Modal Variable Structure Fuzzy Active Vibration Control of Cylindrical Thin Shells Laminated with Photostrictive Actuators by R.B. He, S.J. Zheng, H.T. Wang

“…Moreover, considering the time-variant and nonlinear dynamic characteristics of photostrictive actuator, variable structure self-adjusting parameter fuzzy active controller is explored to overcome disadvantages of conventional control schemes, in which off-line fuzzy control table is adopted. The optimal switching surface is derived to increase the range of sliding mode to facilitate vibration suppression. …”
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Coping and Beliefs as Predictors of Functioning and Psychological Adjustment in Fibromyalgia Subgroups by Laura Rubio Fidel, Azucena García-Palacios, Rocío Herrero, Guadalupe Molinari, Carlos Suso-Ribera

“…Cluster 2 showed a better adaptation to fibromyalgia and adopted more favorable beliefs (i.e., control) and coping strategies (i.e., exercise and task persistence). …”
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An AI-based approach to predict delivery outcome based on measurable factors of pregnant mothers. by Michael Owusu-Adjei, James Ben Hayfron-Acquah, Twum Frimpong, Abdul-Salaam Gaddafi

“…This is achieved by adopting effective feature selection technique to estimate variable relationships with the target variable. …”
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Enhancement of Liver Targetability through Statistical Optimization and Surface Modification of Biodegradable Nanocapsules Loaded with Lamivudine by Srikar Grandhi, Moawia Al-Tabakha, Prameela Rani Avula

“…Three formulations factors were chosen and 33 factorial design was adopted. The selected formulation factors were optimized statistically so as to have the anticipated characteristics of the ACNs viz. maximum entrapment efficiency, minimum particle size, and less drug release rate constant. …”
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