A shallow-water oxygen minimum zone in an oligotrophic Tonian basin by Yunpeng Sun, Wei Wang, Xianguo Lang, Chengguo Guan, Qing Ouyang, Ke Pang, Guangjin Li, Yongliang Hu, Hongyi Shi, Xianye Zhao, Chuanming Zhou

“…This fundamental shift has generally been attributed to evolving marine redox states. …”
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Bayesian estimation of the likelihood of extreme hail sizes over the United States by Subhadarsini Das, John T. Allen

“…Here, we use a novel approach and multiple hail size datasets to develop a new Generalized Extreme Value model through a Bayesian framework to identify large hail-prone regions across the country at 0.25° × 0.25°. …”
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Coexistence and Competition between Tomicus yunnanensis and T. minor (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) in Yunnan Pine by Rong Chun Lu, Hong Bin Wang, Zhen Zhang, John A. Byers, You Ju Jin, Hai Feng Wen, Wen Jian Shi

“…Although there was significant overlap for the same bark areas, the two species generally colonize different areas of the tree, which reduces the intensity of competition for the relatively thin layer of phloem-cambium tissues where the beetles feed and reside.…”
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A geometric approach for accelerating neural networks designed for classification problems by Mohsen Saffar, Ahmad Kalhor, Ali Habibnia

“…Abstract This paper proposes a geometric-based technique for compressing convolutional neural networks to accelerate computations and improve generalization by eliminating non-informative components. …”
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Enhancing integrated reporting quality through boardroom diversity: the critical role of board diligence in the petroleum industry by Ally Adam Mshana, Siasa Issa Mzenzi, Said Juma Suluo

“…Employing panel data analysis with Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS) regression models, we find that board gender and nationality diversity positively impact IR quality. …”
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Redesigned-Scale-Free CORDIC Algorithm Based FPGA Implementation of Window Functions to Minimize Area and Latency by Supriya Aggarwal, Kavita Khare

“…One of the most important steps in spectral analysis is filtering, where window functions are generally used to design filters. In this paper, we modify the existing architecture for realizing the window functions using CORDIC processor. …”
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A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata by Mahani, Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian, Habil Muhammad Ghibran, Amirah Fathia Herlina, Siti Nurhasanah, Nunung Nurjanah, Rizki Rabeca Elfirta, Avry Pribadi, Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia, I Made Samudra

“…However, the small sample size limits generalizations, and further research with larger datasets is essential for validation.…”
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Improving the Validity of Squeeze Film Air-Damping Model of MEMS Devices with Border Effect by Cheng Bai, Jin Huang

“…The published squeezed film air damping models are generally derived from the analytical solutions of Reynolds equation or its other modified forms under the supposition of trivial pressure boundary conditions on the peripheral borders. …”
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Exploring the thermodynamic description of a simulation of flocking birds by Alexander V. Mantzaris, George-Rafael Domenikos

“…As a result, internal energy generally decreases (with minor oscillations), and an overall steady decrease of the cumulative heat flux is also observed. …”
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Broadband Back-Short Transition From Waveguide to Thin Substrate-Integrated Waveguide in Multilayer Substrate in 270-GHz Band by Shumpei Kishi, Yoshiki Sugimoto, Kunio Sakakibara, Nobuyoshi Kikuma

“…A broadband right-angle transition from a rectangular waveguide (RWG) to a substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) with a small narrow-wall width is proposed in the 270 GHz band. Generally, it is difficult to design a broadband transition from a standard RWG to an SIW with a small narrow-wall width owing to the small characteristic impedance of the SIW. …”
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Jaw Musculature of the Picini (Aves: Piciformes: Picidae) by Reginaldo José Donatelli

“…The results of this analysis indicate the following: (1) there is a clear association between the ventralis lateralis and dorsalis lateralis muscles through fleshy fibers that are connected in all species, (2) the jaw musculature of the genus Picus differs from that of other Picini genera in terms of the poor development of the protractor muscle system of the quadrate (M. protractor quadrati and M. protractor pterygoidei), (3) generally, the M. pseudotemporalis superficialis originates in the ventrocaudal region of the laterosphenoid (the lower part of the orbit), with the only noteworthy exception being an origin in the upper part of the orbit in Dinopium javanense, and (4) the protractor pterygoidei muscle is more developed in Blythipicus rubiginosus, Dinopium rafflesii, and D. javanense than in the other species.…”
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Homoclinic Solutions for a Class of Second Order Nonautonomous Singular Hamiltonian Systems by Ziheng Zhang, Fang-Fang Liao, Patricia J. Y. Wong

“…Recent results in the literature are generalized and significantly improved.…”
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Noise-sensitive measure for stochastic resonance in biological oscillators by Ying-Cheng Lai, Kwangho Park

“…We use a class of biological oscillators to demonstratethis phenomenon, and provide a theoretical analysis to establish its generality.Whether a biological system actually takes advantage of phase synchronizationand the cusp-like behavior to tune to optimal noise level presents an interestingissue of further theoretical and experimental research.…”
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Mitigating anthropogenic climate change with aqueous green energy by Sophia T. Olim, Anna Nickoloff, Leslie J. Moffat, Andrew J. Weaver, Michael Eby

“…The combination of DACCS and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) allows for independently powered carbon capture plants to inject concentrated carbon into deep marine sediments where storage is generally safe and permanent. OTEC is a form of electricity production that exploits the temperature difference between deep and shallow ocean waters, and can power DACCS on floating platforms at a price competitive with coal-generated electricity. …”
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Comparison of vermiwash and vermicompost tea properties produced from different organic beds under greenhouse conditions by Mehdi Zarei, Vahid Alah Jahandideh Mahjen Abadi, Ameneh Moridi

“…Vermiwash and vermicompost tea produced from cow manure vermicompost were at first order in majority of measured traits toward others. Conclusions Generally vermicompost which was richer in nutrient concentrations affected intensively quality of vermiwash and vermicompost tea produced from it.…”
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Stiffness Model of Rolling Bearing Considering Clearance and Analysis of Its Time-varying Characteristic by Runlin Chen, Qin Han, Menghao Zhang, Yanchao Zhang, Longlong Li, Yahui Cui

“…The results show that the average stiffness of the bearing is negatively related to the radial clearance and positively related to the load and the number of rolling elements； the stiffness amplitude change rate generally increases with the increase of the radial clearance， and decreases with the increase of the load and the number of rolling elements. …”
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A Case of Acute Budd-Chiari Syndrome Complicating Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome Presenting as Acute Abdomen and Responding to Tight Anticoagulant Therapy by Naofumi Chinen, Yasushi Koyama, Shinji Sato, Yasuo Suzuki

“…It is difficult to diagnose acute Budd-Chiari syndrome complicating antiphospholipid syndrome and this complication generally has a poor outcome. However, the present case can get early diagnosis and successful treatment with tight anticoagulant therapy.…”
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Morphologic and Chemical Properties of PMMA/ATH Layers with Enhanced Abrasion Resistance Realised by Cold Plasma Spraying at Atmospheric Pressure by L. Wallenhorst, R. Rerich, M. Vovk, S. Dahle, H. Militz, G. Ohms, W. Viöl

“…Studies on the wettability revealed a hydrophobic character of such coatings, therefore generally indicating a possible application, for example, to reduce water uptake by wooden materials.…”
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Entre las expectativas y la desmoralización by Luján Menazzi

“…En esta línea, interesa indagar el modo en que la Cámara fue posicionándose y negociando frente a la batería de políticas de la última dictadura, y en qué medida estos posicionamientos dieron cuenta de las demandas y necesidades más generales del sector durante el período. …”
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Myalgia and Hematuria in Association with Clonidine and Arginine Administration for Growth Hormone Stimulation Tests by Meghan Glibbery, Adam Fleming, Rahul Chanchlani, Olufemi Abiodun Ajani, Norma Marchetti, Alexa Marr, M. Constantine Samaan

“…Two-agent GH stimulation tests are commonly used to diagnose GHD, and these tests are generally considered safe. We report the case of a 5-year 5-month-old boy with a history of anaplastic ependymoma who underwent GH stimulation testing for growth deceleration using clonidine and arginine. …”
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