The basic reproduction number $R_0$ and effectiveness of reactive interventions during dengue epidemics: The 2002 dengue outbreak in Easter Island, Chile by Gerardo Chowell, R. Fuentes, A. Olea, X. Aguilera, H. Nesse, J. M. Hyman

“…We use a stochastic simulation model to explore the effect of reactive intervention strategies during the 2002 dengue outbreak in the small population of Easter Island, Chile. …”
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A Robust Two-Machine Flow-Shop Scheduling Model with Scenario-Dependent Processing Times by Chia-Lun Hsu, Win-Chin Lin, Lini Duan, Jan-Ray Liao, Chin-Chia Wu, Juin-Han Chen

“…Then, we propose 12 simple heuristics and their corresponding counterparts improved by a pairwise interchange method. …”
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Selection of the Key Segment Position for Trapezoidal Tapered Rings and Calculation of the Range of Jack Stroke Differences with a Predetermined Key Segment Position by Wencui Zhang, Jian Zhang, Jingru Yan, Yaohong Zhu

“…Further, we propose a method for calculating the range of jack stroke differences when the predetermined “permitted shield tail gap” and key position are provided. …”
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A Coverage and Slicing Dependencies Analysis for Seeking Software Security Defects by Hui He, Dongyan Zhang, Min Liu, Weizhe Zhang, Dongmin Gao

“…Through several experiments, we proved that our method is more effective. Furthermore, we analyzed the effectiveness among these existing methods and different faults.…”
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau and his ideas in the spectrum of the pressing challenges of our time: to the postulates of modern psychological and pedagogical interaction by Irina Manokha

“…The personality and creativity of Jean-Jacques Rousseau are multifaceted, sometimes difficult to structure and observe in modern humanistic theorizations, although the idea of a special social function of personal sovereignty and the idea of history as a meaningful synthesis of historical facts have not lost their relevance today, if we find the necessary range of review and ways of implementation. …”
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Introducing “Disrupted Histories, Recovered Pasts” by Sian Sullivan, Michèle Baussant, Lindsey Dodd, Olivette Otele, Irène Dos Santos

“…Following an introduction to our conceptual approach, we summarise our case-research. We have conducted oral history and archival research in multiple contexts, from disciplinary bases in anthropology and history. …”
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LSTM-based framework for predicting point defect percentage in semiconductor materials using simulated XRD patterns by Mehran Motamedi, Reza Shidpour, Mehdi Ezoji

“…Abstract In this paper, we present a machine learning-based approach that leverages Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks combined with a sliding window technique for feature extraction, aimed at accurately predicting point defect percentages in semiconductor materials based on simulated X-ray Diffraction (XRD) data. …”
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Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Breast Cancer Patients among Arab Ancestries by Yasser Osman, Tarek Elsharkawy, Tariq Mohammad Hashim, Jumana Abdulwahab Alratroot, Fatima Aljindan, Liqa Almulla, Hind Saleh Alsuwat, Waad Mohammed Al Otaibi, Fatma Mohammed Hegazi, Abdallah M. Ibrahim, J. Francis Borgio, Sayed AbdulAzeez

“…We examined the exome wide microarray-based biomarkers and screened 243,345 SNPs for their possible significant association with our breast cancer patients. …”
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TOM1L Is Involved in a Novel Signaling Pathway Important for the IL-2 Production in Jurkat T Cells Stimulated by CD3/CD28 CoLigation by Ahmed Elmarghani, Hanan Abuabaid, Peter Kjellen

“…Furthermore, we show that the over-expression of TOM1L in Jurkat cells causes an increase of the STAT3 expression . …”
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Extend Plastron Longevity on Superhydrophobic Surface Using Gas Soluble and Gas Permeable Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) by Ankit Gupta, Hangjian Ling

“…We performed experiments for PDMS surfaces consisting of micro-posts and micro-holes. …”
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Modelling the Impacts of the Changing Climate on Streamflow in Didesa Catchment, Abay Basin, Ethiopia by Amsalu Gudeta Awetu, Tadesse Tujuba Kenea

“…We apply the modified Mann–Kendall test to detect trends in each dataset. …”
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Modeling and Solving Multi-Objective Path Planning Problem for Cooperative Cable-Suspended Load Transportation Considering the Time Variable Risk by Amir Arslan Haghrah, Sehraneh Ghaemi, Mohammad Ali Badamchizadeh

“…In this regard, we propose a model for the offline path planning of the cooperative cable-suspended load transportation system, including practical constraints. …”
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Proinflammatory Stimuli Enhance Phagocytosis of Apoptotic Cells by Neutrophil Granulocytes by Lars Hellberg, Sabrina Fuchs, Christoph Gericke, Arup Sarkar, Martina Behnen, Werner Solbach, Tamás Laskay

“…Recently, we have reported that, in addition to macrophages, also neutrophil granulocytes can phagocytose apoptotic neutrophils. …”
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Research on the Cross-Regional Traveling Welcome Short Messaging Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey from Mobile Users’ Perspective by Zhiyuan Yu, Chi Zhang

“…For content analysis, we found that more than 70% of the messages transmitted by the TW-SMS were released by official departments (e.g., the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Office). …”
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A Nanotechnology Enhancement to Moore's Law by Jerry Wu, Yin-Lin Shen, Kitt Reinhardt, Harold Szu, Boqun Dong

“…Since we cannot break down the atomic size barrier, the fact implies a fundamental size limit at the atomic/nucleus scale. …”
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Towards fairness-aware multi-objective optimization by Guo Yu, Lianbo Ma, Xilu Wang, Wei Du, Wenli Du, Yaochu Jin

“…Subsequently, we explore its relationship to fairness in machine learning and multi-objective optimization. …”
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Unsupervised data imputation with multiple importance sampling variational autoencoders by Shenfen Kuang, Yewen Huang, Jie Song

“…We propose a Missing data Multiple Importance Sampling Variational Auto-Encoder (MMISVAE) method to effectively model incomplete data. …”
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Quantitative evaluation of the molecular marker using droplet digital PCR by Wonseok Shin, Haneul Kim, Dong-Yep Oh, Dong Hee Kim, Kyudong Han

“…We suggest that the ddPCR platform is applicable for the quantitative evaluation of molecular markers.…”
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Modeling Approach for Determining Equivalent Optical Constants of Plastic Shading Nets under Solar Radiation Conditions by A. M. Abdel-Ghany, I. M. Al-Helal

“…The radiative properties of several plastic shading nets were measured under natural solar radiation conditions. We found that the plastic nets behave as homogeneous translucent materials (e.g., plastic film, plastic sheets, and glass). …”
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Les bonobos se rappellent-ils la voix de leurs anciens partenaires ? by Florence Levréro, Sumir Keenan, Nicolas Mathevon, Jeroen MG Stevens, Jean Pascal Guéry, Klaus Zuberbühler

“…In the present paper, we present our finding about the long-term vocal recognition of past social partners in bonobos Pan paniscus. …”
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