Semi-automated Generation of Geometric Digital Twin for Bridge Based on Terrestrial Laser Scanning Data by Kaixin Hu, Daguang Han, Guocheng Qin, Yin Zhou, Long Chen, Chunli Ying, Tong Guo, Yanhui Liu

“…Second, an improved random sample consensus (RANSAC) algorithm based on distribution density is adopted to extract the cross sections of the arch bridge components, except the arch ring. …”
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Elección de un comportamiento urbano responsable a partir del beneficio, la saliencia del anuncio y la probabilidad de recibir aprobación y reproche by Raúl Fernando Pinilla López, Pablo Páramo

“…Participaron 177 individuos que estimaron la probabilidad de que un individuo involucrado en una viñeta adopte o no un CUR, a partir de variables como la distancia temporal y la magnitud del beneficio, la saliencia del anuncio de este beneficio, y la aprobación social y el reproche. …”
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On the Use of Min-Max Combination of Biomarkers to Maximize the Partial Area under the ROC Curve by Hua Ma, Susan Halabi, Aiyi Liu

“…The partial area under the curve (pAUC) is an alternative metric focusing on a range of practical and clinical relevance of the diagnostic assay. In this article, we adopt and extend the min-max method to the estimation of the pAUC when multiple continuous scaled biomarkers are available and compare the performances of our proposed approach with existing approaches via simulations. …”
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Noncontact Palm Vein ROI Extraction Based on Improved Lightweight HRnet in Complex Backgrounds by Fen Dai, Ziyang Wang, Xiangqun Zou, Rongwen Zhang, Xiaoling Deng

“…To reduce the computation time and model size for ultimate deploying in low-cost embedded systems, this improved HRnet was designed to be lightweight by reconstructing the residual block structure and adopting depth-separable convolution, which greatly reduced the model size and improved the inference speed of network forward propagation. …”
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OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE PRACTICES: EVIDENCE FROM LISTED NIGERIAN INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS by Olayinka Olaitan ABIDOYE, Blessing Onyi AKINDE, Eucharia Ogechukwu OKAFOR, Ayodele Adebowale ADISA

“… Nigerian industrial firms are under increasing pressure to adopt robust environmental reporting practices. However, the extent and quality of these disclosures are often hinged on the nature of ownership structure. …”
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New Media Marketing Strategy Optimization in the Catering Industry Based on Deep Machine Learning Algorithms by Zikang Peng

“…And a marketing strategy is proposed based on deep machine learning algorithms; including a cloud server, the cloud server communicates with the e-commerce software platform and the input of physical sales is recorded. The adopted cloud server is connected with data collection, data processing, and communication module. …”
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Schools’ toilets quality and its relation to urinary tract problems in pupils of primary schools in Hilla city by Russul Hamed Jawad, Abdul Razzaq Alsalman

“…Many children influenced by negative perceptions of school toilets have adopted unhealthy toilet habits during school time. …”
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Academic Writing: A Discipline or Disciplines? by I. M. Zashikhina

“…In Russian education, the model of teaching academic writing was adopted from Western educational discourse. Since the 2010s, university teachers introduce courses, focusing on the experience of Western colleagues and sharing the results achieved. …”
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The Present and the Future of the Special Relationship: The Debate in the United States and the United Kingdom by A. O. Mamedova

“…The official and academic discourse adopted the phrase ‘the special relationship’ to describe this phenomenon. …”
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The effect of income and smallholder characteristics on cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest management of natural rubber by . Nurliza

“…Partial least square path modeling was used with SmartPLS software to estimate the complex cause-effect relationships of smallholder and farm factors for adopting sustainable agricultural practices.FINDINGS: The effect of the relationship between income and smallholder characteristics on cultivation and income on post-harvest management was not significant. …”
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Study on the Characteristics of Self-Stabilizing Height Distribution for Deep Foundation Pit Vertical Sidewall in Binary Strata of Upper Soil and Lower Rock by Zhang Ziguang, Yihang Li, Jiesheng Zhang, Tao Xu, Guangyong Cao, YiKang Xu

“…The strength reduction elastic-plastic finite element numerical calculation method has been adopted in this paper. Based on comparative analysis of the stability characteristics for deep foundation pit in binary strata of upper soil and lower rock under multiple working conditions, the potential fracture surface of deep foundation pit and the evolution law of corresponding safety factor have been revealed under different Hs and H. …”
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Combating land degradation for sustainable smallholder agriculture and food sovereignty in Ghana’s Volta Region by Armstrong Francis Tumawu, George Yao Kafu, Anthony Kangah, Mary Magdalene M. Tumawu

“…Smallholder farmers have adopted various coping strategies, with compost application (62.5%) and chemical fertilizer use (60%) being the most prevalent practices. …”
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ORGANIC FARMING: A RELIABLE STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN NEPAL by Sushmita Tiwari, Shreya Rai, Jasmin Adhikari, Samarth Bista

“…Against the backdrop of Nepal’s diverse agroecological zones and traditional farming practices, the study meticulously examines the multifaceted advantages, challenges, and implications of adopting organic farming within this unique context. …”
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Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training and unification training on Aerobic Capacity and Muscle Strength in Intermediate Distance Runners- a systematic review by Ricky Susiono, FX Sugiyanto, Ria Lumintuarso, Tomoliyus Tomoliyus

“…The practical implication is that coaches and athletes can adopt an integrated training approach to optimize performance. …”
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Impact of Stochastically Perturbed Terminal Velocities on Convective-Scale Ensemble Forecasts of Precipitation by Shizhang Wang, Xiaoshi Qiao, Jinzhong Min

“…This work demonstrates the sensitivity of precipitation ensemble forecasts to terminal velocity perturbations and the potential benefits of adopting these perturbations; however, whether the perturbations actually result in significant improvements in precipitation forecast skill needs further study.…”
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Landslide Hazard Assessment and Zonation by using Slope Susceptibility Evaluation Parameter (SSEP) Rating Scheme- a Case from Debre Sina, Northern Ethiopia by Tamene Tadele

“…Validation of the landslide hazard zonation map with past landslide activities suggests the rationality of the considered governing parameters, the adopted technique, tools, and procedures in developing the study area's landslide hazard map. …”
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Implementation of the teaching industry as a strategy for developing digital marketing competencies for diploma in graphic design students at the malaka hotel by Annisa Bela Pertiwi, Juju Masunah, Nanang Ganda Prawira, Tri Karyono

“…This Teaching Industry learning model can be adopted by other educational institutions to answer the industry's need for skilled and innovative creative workers.…”
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Realismo, Relatividad General y el Gato de Schrödinger by Ricardo Restrepo Echavarria

“…Sin embargo, la relatividad general supone que la velocidad de los objetos y el orden temporal de los eventos dependen del marco de referencia que se adopte. Qué marco de referencia se adopta responde a intereses humanos, pero sigue habiendo hechos físicos independientes del marco de referencia: la velocidad de la luz, la distancia espaciotemporal, la equivalencia entre energía y materia, entre otros. …”
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Does Covid 19 affect the income of Muslim entrepreneurs? Case study of culinary MSMEs in Surakarta by Farah Dewayanti, Ari Rudatin, Andika Ridha Ayu Perdana

“… Purpose – This study aims to analyze the influence of sales turnover, business age, number of employees, operating hours, and Covid-19 on the income of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary sector in the City of Surakarta, Central Java. Method – This study adopts a quantitative approach and uses primary data. …”
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Unequal loss protection scheme using a quality prediction model in a Wi-Fi broadcasting system by Dong Hyun Kim, Jong Deok Kim

“…The proposed unequal loss protection algorithm adopts a novel approach by adding forward error correction packets to every transmission frame while considering frame loss. …”
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