Survival and Stationary Distribution in a Stochastic SIS Model by Yanli Zhou, Weiguo Zhang, Sanling Yuan

“…Then, the long-term asymptotic behavior of the model is studied: when R0≤1, we show how the solution spirals around the disease-free equilibrium of deterministic system under some conditions; when R0>1, we show that the stochastic model has a stationary distribution under certain parametric restrictions. …”
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Paclitaxel Release from Polyether-Anhydrides Prepared with UV-Curing Process by Anxin Dong, Tao Zhang

“…Polyanhydrides have been used as drug delivery systems to achieve a long-term delivery due to its hydrophobicity and surface erosion degradation behavior. In order to develop a simple, economical, and rapid approach to synthesize polyanhydrides, we prepared a series of polyether-anhydride membranes composed of different mass fractions of sebacic acid, polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate, and poly(tetramethylene oxide) dimethacrylate by ultraviolet curing process. …”
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Dynamic Propagation Characteristics of a Mode-III Interfacial Crack in Piezoelectric Bimaterials by Yani Zhang, Junlin Li, Xiufeng Xie

“…This article presents the dynamic behavior of a semi-infinite interfacial crack in piezoelectric bimaterials under impact loading. …”
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Compressive Strength Prediction of Self-Compacting Concrete-A Bat Optimization Algorithm Based ANNs by Amir Andalib, Babak Aminnejad, Alireza Lork

“…This article examines the feasibility of using bat-trained artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the compressive strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC). The nonlinear behavior of SCC challenges traditional modeling techniques. …”
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Optimized CNN-Based Recognition of District Names of Punjab State in Gurmukhi Script by Sandhya Sharma, Sheifali Gupta, Deepali Gupta, Sapna Juneja, Hamza Turabieh, Lokesh Sharma, Zelalem Kiros Bitsue

“…To create Postal Automation set-up for countries like India is a tedious task if compared with other countries because of India’s multiscript and multilingual behavior. This work will help in recognizing the “Gurmukhi” handwritten district names of the State Punjab. …”
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Gut Microbiota in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review by Safae El Mazouri, Tarik Aanniz, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Rachid El Jaoudi, Mahardian Rahmadi, Chrismawan Ardianto, Mouna Ouadghiri

“… Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with stereotyped behavior and deficits in communication and social interaction. …”
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On Limiting Distributions of Quantum Markov Chains by Chaobin Liu, Nelson Petulante

“…Based on this conceptual framework, we derive some new results concerning the evolution of a quantum system, including its long-term behavior. Among our findings is the fact that the Cesàro limit of any quantum Markov chain always exists and equals the orthogonal projection of the initial state upon the eigenspace of the unit eigenvalue of the bistochastic quantum operation. …”
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Autaptic Modulation of Electrical Activity in a Network of Neuron-Coupled Astrocyte by Shengli Guo, Jun Tang, Jun Ma, Chunni Wang

“…It is found that the self-adaption of autapse driving can make the network of neuron-astrocyte generate different modes of electrical activities, and oscillating behavior of Ca2+ and IP3 setting is controlled. This new network model can give potential understanding about self-adaption of neuron to external forcing when the coupling of astrocyte and autapse is considered.…”
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Attractiveness of Education in Russia: Achievements and Challenges by V. L. Petrov, V. F. Pugach

“…The authors present the findings of an analysis of the dynamics of population’s attitude to education in terms of verbal behavior indicators, such as opinions about purposes of saving and spending money on education depending on per capita income. …”
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Consensus Achievement of Decentralized Sensors Using Adapted Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by Hyunseok Kim, Seongju Chang, Jinsul Kim

“…This paper explores the possibility of enhancing consensus achievement of decentralized sensors by establishing cooperative behavior between sensor agents. To these ends, a novel particle swarm optimization framework to achieve robust consensus of decentralized sensors is devised to distribute sensing information via local fusing with neighbors rather than through centralized control; the new framework showed a 16.5 percent improvement in consensus achievement as compared to the classic majority rule method. …”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY WITH YOUNGER SCHOOLBOY WITH MENTAL RETARDATION by G. Yu. Taskina, I. A. Taskina

“…In addition, the effectiveness of the compiled and tested program of psychological and pedagogical support for the family with a child with a mental retardation, changes in the behavior of parents and children before and after testing the program have been analysed.…”
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Analytic Solutions to Reflection-Transmission Problem of Interface in Anisotropic Ice Sheet by Bangbing Wang, Honkuan Wong

“…Studying the anisotropy of ice crystals can help to well understand and predict the behavior of the polar ice sheet and then the sea level rising and global climate change. …”
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Caregivers, Caseworkers, and Biological Parents: Risk Factors for Foster Teen Pregnancy and Ways You Can Make a Difference by Nora Del Giudice, Stephanie Toelle, David C. Diehl, Jody S. Nicholson

“… Many teens exhibit risk-taking behavior. That said, the past experiences of foster care youth in particular make them likely to engage in activity that could cause teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. …”
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Understanding the Mechanisms of Recovery and/or Compensation following Injury by Michael J. Hylin, Abigail L. Kerr, Ryan Holden

“…Injury due to stroke and traumatic brain injury result in significant long-term effects upon behavioral functioning. One central question to rehabilitation research is whether the nature of behavioral improvement observed is due to recovery or the development of compensatory mechanisms. …”
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Numerical Study on the Mechanical Properties of Transmission Tower K-Joints under Cyclic Loading by Jia-xiang Li, Chao Zhang, Shu-hong Wang, Sheng-qiang Yin

“…When analyzing K-joints, the moment-rotation hysteresis curve should be combined with the realistic parameters of joints to consider the hysteretic behavior of the K-joint. The results provide a theoretical reference for the accurate modeling of transmission towers.…”
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Effect of branchings on blood flow in the system of human coronary arteries by Benchawan Wiwatanapataphee, Yong Hong Wu, Thanongchai Siriapisith, Buraskorn Nuntadilok

“…In this work, we investigate the behavior of the pulsatile bloodflow in the system of human coronary arteries. …”
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Determination of Contact Stiffness and Damping of a Tie-Bolt Rotor with Interference Fits Using Model Updating with Thin-Layer Elements by Pu Li, Qi Yuan

“…Also, modal damping demonstrates a more sensitive and nonmonotonic behavior versus preload.…”
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Photoresponse of Long-Wavelength AlGaAs/GaAs Quantum Cascade Detectors by Liang Li, Dayuan Xiong

“…We confirmed that the photocurrent comes from phonon assisted tunneling and the multipeak behavior comes from the complicated optical transition in the quantum cascade structure. …”
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A Simplified Method for Analysis of Geosynthetic Reinforcement Used in Pile Supported Embankments by Kang Fei

“…In this study, two- and three-dimensional finite element analyses were conducted to identify the behavior of geosynthetic reinforcement and investigate the accuracy of the assumptions made in the current design methods. …”
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Introduction to Social Network Research: Application of Social Network Analysis in Extension by Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Laura A. Warner

“… Viewed from a network perspective, we are all part of a network of relationships that is interwoven like a fishing net, providing both opportunities for and constraints on our behavior. Social network analysis (SNA) is a new approach to defining and describing society and its organizations and to assessing the impact of organizational structures. …”
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