Enhancing Residential Electricity Consumption Forecasting with Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by Milad Mohebbi, Behnam Sobhani

“…The meta-heuristic algorithms employed for fine-tuning the ANN's weight and bias parameters include the Genetic Algorithm (GA), Multi-Verse Optimizer (MVO), Moth Flame Optimization (MFO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Advanced Grey Wolf Optimizer (AGWO), Biogeography-Based Optimization (BBO), and Particle Swarm Optimization with Grey Wolf Optimizer (PSOGWO). …”
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Soft computing approaches of direct torque control for DFIM Motor's by Zakariae Sakhri, El-Houssine Bekkour, Badre Bossoufi, Nicu Bizon, Mishari Metab Almalki, Thamer A.H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…This article provides a critical analysis of the following cutting-edge methods: DTC with Space Vector Modulation (DTC-SVM), DTC based on Fuzzy Logic (DTC-FL), DTC using Artificial Neural Networks (DTC-ANN), DTC optimized by Genetic Algorithms (DTC-GA), DTC with Ant Colony Optimization (DTC-ACO), DTC with rooted tree optimization (DTC-RTO), Sliding Mode Control (DTC-SMC), and Predictive DTC (P-DTC). …”
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Evaluation of 16S rRNA genes sequences and genome-based analysis for identification of non-pathogenic Yersinia by Angelina A. Kislichkina, Angelika A. Sizova, Yury P. Skryabin, Svetlana V. Dentovskaya, Andrey P. Anisimov

“…The average homology of 16S rRNA gene was 98.76%, and the maximum variability was 2.85%. The low degree of genetic heterogenicity of the gene (0.36%) was determined in group Y. pekkanenii/Y. proxima/Y. aldovae/Y. intermedia/Y. kristensenii/Y. rochesterensis. …”
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Boosting skin cancer diagnosis accuracy with ensemble approach by Priya Natha, Sivarama Prasad Tera, Ravikumar Chinthaginjala, Safia Obaidur Rab, C. Venkata Narasimhulu, Tae Hoon Kim

“…Moreover, feature vectors that were optimally produced from image data by a Genetic Algorithm (GA) were given to the ML models. …”
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Transcriptomic signatures of severe acute mountain sickness during rapid ascent to 4,300 m by Ruoting Yang, Aarti Gautam, Rasha Hammamieh, Robert C. Roach, Beth A. Beidleman

“…IntroductionAcute mountain sickness (AMS) is a common altitude illness that occurs when individuals rapidly ascend to altitudes ≥2,500 m without proper acclimatization. Genetic and genomic factors can contribute to the development of AMS or predispose individuals to susceptibility. …”
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Comparison of global transcriptomes for nontyphoidal Salmonella clinical isolates from pediatric patients with and without bacteremia after their interaction with human intestinal... by Buyandelger Batsaikhan, Pei-Chun Lin, Katsumi Shigemura, Yu-Wei Wu, Reo Onishi, Pei-Ru Chang, Hung-Yen Cheng, Shiuh-Bin Fang

“…Background: Nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS) outbreaks of invasive diseases are increasing. Whether the genetic diversity of invasive NTS correlates with the clinical characteristics and bacteremia development in NTS infections remains unclear. …”
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Full-length transcriptome analysis of male and female gonads in Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica) by Jiangling Li, Jingjie Liang, Mengyang Wang, Yuewen Jiang, Wen Li, Mingxi Huang, Yan Huang, Yangjie Xie, Jianchun Chen, Tiansheng Chen

“…The findings expand the genetic resources available for the eel breeding industry and could facilitate the development of improved artificial breeding techniques focused on reproductive development.…”
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SETD2 loss-of-function uniquely sensitizes cells to epigenetic targeting of NSD1-directed H3K36 methylation by Ryan T. Wagner, Ryan A. Hlady, Xiaoyu Pan, Liguo Wang, Sungho Kim, Xia Zhao, Louis Y. El Khoury, Shafiq Shaikh, Jian Zhong, Jeong-Heon Lee, Jolanta Grembecka, Tomasz Cierpicki, Thai H. Ho, Keith D. Robertson

“…Conclusions These findings unify genome-wide screening approaches with the latest genetic and pharmacologic modeling methodologies to reveal an entirely novel epigenetic approach to individualize therapies against a challenging loss-of-function SETD2 mutation in cancer.…”
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Huntington Disease Health Related Quality of Life, Function and Well Being: The Patient’s Perspective by Jesús Pérez-Pérez, Sofía García-López, Tamara Fernández Valle, Cèlia Painous, Maria Rosa Querol-Pascual, Pedro J. García Ruiz, Elena Bellosta Diago, Esther Cubo Delgado, Barbara Vives Pastor, María Carmen Peiró Villaplana, Idaira Martín Santana, Marta Blázquez Estrada, Matilde Calopa Garride, Pablo Mir, Carmen Álvarez, Jorge Maurino, Anna de Prado, José Luis López-Sendón

“…Patients aged ≥ 18 years, genetically HD diagnosed [with a diagnostic confidence level score of 4, and an Independence Scale (IS) score ≥ 70] were included. …”
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Gene Polymorphism of Antigen B Subunit 2 and Pathogenesis of Cystic Echinococcosis in Murine Model by Hadi M. Alsakee, Hussein M. Abdulla, Reshna K. Albarzanji

“… A complex genetic diversity among the causative agent, Echinococcus granulosus, is documented. …”
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Generalized lymphatic anomaly in a pediatric patient manifesting as a rare presentation of hemorrhagic pleural effusion: a case report by Xuehong Zhang, Jiuling Wang, Shouxing Duan, Yongping Yan, Libin Wang

“…We also review recently discovered genetic changes underlying lymphatic anomaly development and the progress of treatment.…”
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Diagnostics and Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, Russian Scientific Medical Society of Internal Medicine, Russ... by V. T. Ivashkin, A. S. Trukhmanov, I. V. Maev, O. M. Drapkina, A. I. Martynov, O. A. Storonova, E. A. Godgello, M. P. Korolev, T. L. Lapina, P. V. Pavlov, A. V. Paraskevova, I. A. Tarasova, E. D. Fedorov, A. T. Tskhovrebov, M. P. Shapka, A. L. Shestakov, A. V. Yurasov

“…The following hypotheses have been proposed as the main mechanisms for the development of achalasia: genetic predisposition, exposure to viral infections, and idiopathic autoimmune triggers. …”
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Effect of Cultivar and Planting Date on Soybean Response to Dicamba by Wesley France, Jason Norsworthy, Trent Roberts, Jeremy Ross, Tom Barber, Edward Gbur

“…The hypothesis of the cultivar experiment was that genetic differences of soybean cultivars will allow for differential tolerance to dicamba. …”
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Prediction of Genes Related to Positive Selection Using Whole-Genome Resequencing in Three Commercial Pig Breeds by HyoYoung Kim, Kelsey Caetano-Anolles, Minseok Seo, Young-jun Kwon, Seoae Cho, Kangseok Seo, Heebal Kim

“…Selective sweep can cause genetic differentiation across populations, which allows for the identification of possible causative regions/genes underlying important traits. …”
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Analysis of Amino Acid Changes in the Fusion Protein of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus from Vaccinated Poultry in Nigerian Isolates by Olubukola O. Funsho-Sanni, Elijah E. Ella, Lawal D. Rogo, Olufunsho S. Sanni, Helen I. Inabo, Sodangi A. Luka, Ismaila Shittu

“…Fusion (F) gene was sequenced and analysed for characterization and information about genetic changes. Many substitutions were observed along the region and some of their functions are yet to be determined. …”
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Longitudinal Association of Changes in Metabolic Syndrome with Cognitive Function: 12-Year Follow-up of the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study by Yu Meng Tian, Wei Sen Zhang, Chao Qiang Jiang, Feng Zhu, Ya Li Jin, Shiu Lun Au Yeung, Jiao Wang, Kar Keung Cheng, Tai Hing Lam, Lin Xu

“…The GWAS of MetS identified some genetic variants. MR results showed a non-significant causality between MetS and decrease in DWRT, IWRT, nor MMSE scores. …”
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Are horned cows in loose housing more stressed than hornless cows? a cross-sectional study in organic dairy farms by A. Ebinghaus, G. Thiessen, S. Ivemeyer, U. Knierim

“…In commercial dairy farming, the majority of cows are dehorned or genetically hornless. It is argued that this reduces the risk of injurious and stressful social conflicts. …”
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Genotypic and Environmental Variations in Kernel Color Indices in the Main Almond (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb) Cultivars Grown in North-Eastern Morocco by El Hassan Sakar, Mohamed El Yamani, Abdelali Boussakouran, Yahia Rharrabti

“…Principal component analyses (PCA) discriminate all factors through the first three components: PC1 (61%, genetic component) and PC2 (30%) and PC3 (7%) which were of environmental nature since they separate sites and growing seasons, respectively. …”
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Urinary Exosomal Long Noncoding RNA TERC as a Noninvasive Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker for Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma by Chen Chen, Anquan Shang, Zujun Sun, Yuting Gao, Jingjuan Huang, Yili Ping, Wenjing Chang, Chenzheng Gu, Junjun Sun, Ping Ji, Yi Yuan, Renquan Lu, Dong Li

“…Urinary exosomes may contain genetic information from tumor cells. Herein, we explored the clinical significance of urinary exosomal lncRNA telomerase RNA component (TERC) levels to provide an urgently needed diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for BLCA. …”
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Epidemiological, clinical and imaging profile of Multiple Sclerosis by Làzaro Aurelio Vàzquez Gòmez, Carlos Hidalgo Mesa, Benita Mabel Beltrán González, Yunier Broche Pérez, Ana María Mederos Herrera

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> multiple sclerosis is a neurological, autoimmune, degenerative, chronic and progressive demyelinating disease associated with different genetic and environmental factors.<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to characterize epidemiologically, clinically and imaging patients with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.…”
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