Incremental Graph Regulated Nonnegative Matrix Factorization for Face Recognition by Zhe-Zhou Yu, Yu-Hao Liu, Bin Li, Shu-Chao Pang, Cheng-Cheng Jia

“…To address this problem, In this paper, firstly, we proposed a novel subspace incremental method called incremental graph regularized nonnegative matrix factorization (IGNMF) algorithm which imposes manifold into incremental nonnegative matrix factorization algorithm (INMF); thus, our new algorithm is able to preserve the geometric structure in the data under incremental study framework; secondly, considering we always get many face images belonging to one person or many different people as a batch, we improved our IGNMF algorithms to Batch-IGNMF algorithms (B-IGNMF), which implements incremental study in batches. …”
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Energy Management System for Smart Grid in the Presence of Energy Storage and Photovoltaic Systems by Alireza Kermani, Amir Mahdi Jamshidi, Zahra Mahdavi, Amir ali Dashtaki, Mohammad Zand, Morteza Azimi Nasab, Tina Samavat, P. Sanjeevikumar, Baseem Khan

“…Due to the unpredictable behavior of renewable resources, it is necessary to use energy storage resources in the microgrid structure. The power generation source and the storage source in microgrids should be selected in such a way that it has the ability to respond to the maximum demand in the state connected to the grid and operate independently. …”
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Spatial conservation planning: Proposing clustering methods to improve connectivity protection by Nikolaos Nagkoulis, Maria Papazekou, Stelios Katsanevakis, Antonios Mazaris

“…This way we account for properties of connectivity structure (i.e. densely connected sites) into final detection of areas of high conservation interest. …”
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Survivors’ Narratives of the Oklahoma City Bombing Retold Seven Years Post-Disaster by Elizabeth W. Pollio, Samir Abu-Hamad, Jennifer Wang, Carol S. North, David E. Pollio

“…<b>Results:</b> The thematic content of the bombing experience was structured in a chronological fashion from the bomb blast (sensory, cognitive, and emotional), its immediate aftermath (e.g., escaping danger), and later experiences, (e.g., leaving the bomb site and receiving hospital treatment). …”
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Civic participation digitalisation: limitations in the digital divides field by M. A. Gruzdeva

“…To solve the research problems, sociological methods, secondary data analysis, the system-structural and cross-tabulation analysis method were used. …”
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Comparison of Direct Runoff Hydrographs of Two Ungauged Sub-Basins Using Instantaneous Unit Hydrograph Approach by Hüseyin Akay, Müsteyde Baduna Koçyiğit

“…During design stage of hydraulic structures located on rivers without flow measurements, hydrograph and peak flow discharges can be estimated by using this method where properties of the sub-basins can directly be used.…”
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Credit Risk Assessment of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises under the Financial Model of Online Supply Chain by Shengli Chen, Dong Wang, Zheng Wan

“…It was concluded that when evaluating online supply chain financial credit risk, it is necessary to focus on the solvency, profitability, and asset structure efficiencies of the financing enterprises. …”
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TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory by Kayla Ada Deveci

“…Through critical analysis, the paper questions the dichotomy between the leader-centric approach advocated by Weber and the collective agency of governmental structures. In a postmodern world where most of the nations are governed through democracy, the majoritarian tendencies and the power vacuum a charismatic leader makes will be discussed.…”
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UNLOCKING THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION: BRUXISM VERSUS PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS by Mirela Ioana Fluerasu, Ioana Corina Bocsan, Smaranda Buduru, Simona Maria Iacob, Andrea Maria Chisnoiu, Andra Nichimis, Antonela Berar, Marius Negucioiu, Daniela Popa

“…Nowadays, bruxism is no longer considered a disorder or a disease but a behavior that can sometimes have consequences for the structures of the dental-maxillary apparatus. Our study aimed to establish the prevalence of bruxism among Romanian adults and correlate the presence of this behaviour with psychological factors. …”
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Flow Field Simulation of Swirling Abrasive Jet Nozzle for Hard Rock Breaking by Zhang Dongqing, Li Jingbin, Hu Xiao, Liu Xin, Cheng Kang

“…The research results provide theoretical guidance for the structural design of swirling abrasive jet nozzles.…”
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Epidemiology and Molecular Aspect of pediculosis among Primary School Children in Sulaimani Province Kurdistan-Iraq by Abdullah A. Haama

“…Direct contact, Sharing of clothing and combs can be a way for lice transmission from infected person to another.This study had been done to determine the pediculosis infection rate and risk factors asociassion with head lice among primary schools children in Sulaimani Province, all cases were evaluated by physical examination (visual inspection) and detail structured questionnaire which was including education levels, family size, hair washing frequency, type and length of hair, mother occupation and education, father occupation, and education was used, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) used for confirming the head lice clade. …”
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All-Textile Compact Ultra-Wideband Microstrip Antenna with Full Ground Plane for WBAN Applications by Jinxin Du, Ruimeng Wang, Haiyan Li, Xue-Xia Yang, Christophe Roblin

“…The antenna has a miniaturized size of 60 mm × 60 mm, which is 1.6λg × 1.6λg (where λg represents the guided wavelength at the center frequency), and it has a high realized gain of up to 10 dBi. The fully grounded structure also ensures good isolation between the antenna and the human body, thereby alleviating concerns regarding safety and radiation degradation in WBAN context. …”
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AN APPLICATION OF UTAUT2 MODEL IN EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF QUALITY OF TECHNOLOGY ON MOBILE INTERNET by Amra Kraljić, Almir Peštek

“…The sample of 562 respondents was used for the quantitative survey. The Structural Equation Model (SEM) that includes confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, partial least squares analysis and modelling latent variables was used for the analysis. …”
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Influence of surfactant type on the microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties of phenolic foams by Mohammad Hamid Shadnia, Sajad Rasouli, Mohammad Fasihi

“…All the surfactants created an open-cell morphology, except Tween80 with a semi-open-cell structure consisting of large cells and thicker cell wall thickness. …”
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Numerical Simulation Study of Variable-Mass Permeation of the Broken Rock Mass under Different Cementation Degrees by Chong Li, Banghua Yao, Qingqing Ma

“…In order to analyze variable-mass permeation characteristics of broken rock mass under different cementation conditions and reveal the water inrush mechanism of geological structures containing broken rock masses like karst collapse pillars (KCPs) in the coal mine, the EDEM-FLUENT coupling simulation system was used to implement a numerical simulation study of variable-mass permeation of broken rock mass under different cementation conditions and time-dependent change laws of parameters like porosity, permeability, and mass loss rate of broken rock specimens under the erosion effect were obtained. …”
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STRATEGIES OF RUSSIAN VERTICALLY INTEGRATED OIL COMPANIES IN THE GLOBAL MARKET by V. I. Golomedov

“…For the companies accumulated significant financial resources, the priority is to actively enter the global market and to create the formation of transnational structures, which is due not only to the factors of globalization, but with very low efficiency and security of investments in the energy sector of Russia. …”
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A Qualitative Exploration of Emotional Experiences in Patients with Thin Endometrium Undergoing Repeated Cancellations of Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles by Wei Q, Hong X, He Y, Xu M, Jiang X, Shen X, Wang Z

“…The overall aim is to improve management strategies and quality of life for these patients.Methods: A descriptive phenomenological methodology was utilized to conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews with ten patients diagnosed with TE who had experienced repeated FET cancellations between January and June 2024. …”
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Rain removal method for single image of dual-branch joint network based on sparse transformer by Fangfang Qin, Zongpu Jia, Xiaoyan Pang, Shan Zhao

“…Finally, the parallel dual-branch joint module, composed of RSTB and UEDB branches, effectively captures the local context and global structure, culminating in a clear background image. …”
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Effect of active faults in the groundwater level of Shaharchay basin in Urmia by Tayebeh Kiani, Zahra Yousefi

“…In this regard, a study done of the Shaharchay river basin in the west of the Urmia Lake and the northern structural, sedimentary zone of Sanandaj - Sirjan. The aim of the study is to identify areas where the water table is higher in groundwater. …”
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Seismic Safety Review of Gravity Dam Based on Finite Element Method by Guanchao Xu, Bowen Guo, Zhuolun Meng, Jiwei Zhao

“…At the same time, the standard for seismic design of hydraulic structures (GB 51247-2018) also put forward new requirements for the seismic calculation of reservoir dams. …”
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