Improved DEA Cross Efficiency Evaluation Method Based on Ideal and Anti-Ideal Points by Qiang Hou, Meiou Wang, Xue Zhou

“…Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the new constructed model and certify the rationality of the constructed model through relevant analysis with the traditional DEA model.…”
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A STEDable BF₂-Azadipyrromethene Fluorophore for Nuclear Membrane and Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Imaging by Anaïs C. Bourgès, Massimiliano Garre, Dan Wu, Donal F. O’Shea

“…The imaging versatility of NM-ER was illustrated through its compatible use with other fluorophores for co-imaging with DNA, nuclear pores and lamina allowing cellular abnormalities to be identified. …”
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Bi-Level Game Strategy for Virtual Power Plants Based on an Improved Reinforcement Learning Algorithm by Zhu Liu, Guowei Guo, Dehuang Gong, Lingfeng Xuan, Feiwu He, Xinglin Wan, Dongguo Zhou

“…Finally, case analyses illustrate that the proposed method effectively accomplishes multi-objective optimization for various decision-making stakeholders, including VPP and system operators, while significantly reducing curtailment costs associated with the extensive integration of distributed renewable energy. …”
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A Multicriteria Decision Making Approach Based on Fuzzy Theory and Credibility Mechanism for Logistics Center Location Selection by Bowen Wang, Haitao Xiong, Chengrui Jiang

“…Finally, a practical example is analyzed to illustrate how to use the model. The result shows that the fuzzy multicriteria decision making model based on credibility mechanism can improve the reliability and suitability of site selection for the logistics center.…”
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Benchmarking Standing Stability for Bipedal Robots by Juan A. JUANCASTANO, Eugenio Manuel Espuela, Jaime Ramos Rojas, Enrico Mingo Hoffman, Chengxu Zhou

“…Furthermore, the same benchmarking method was applied to the therapeutic exoskeleton H3, illustrating its potential to optimize mechanical design and therapeutic performance. …”
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Enhancing Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm with Self-Adaptive Searching Strategy and Artificial Immune Network Operators for Global Optimization by Tinggui Chen, Renbin Xiao

“…The simulation results tested on a suite of unimodal or multimodal benchmark functions illustrate that the EABC algorithm outperforms ACO, PSO, and the basic ABC in most of the experiments.…”
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Heronian mean operators of linguistic neutrosophic multisets and their multiple attribute decision-making methods by Changxing Fan, Keli Hu, Sheng Feng, Jun Ye, En Fan

“…Furthermore, two decision-making methods are introduced based on linguistic neutrosophic multiplicity number generalized-weighted Heronian mean or linguistic neutrosophic multiplicity number improved-generalized-weighted Heronian mean operators under linguistic neutrosophic multiplicity number environment. Finally, an illustrative example is used to indicate the practicality and validity of these two methods.…”
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The NW German Heathland: A Threatened Landscape? by Norbert Fischer, Hansjörg Küster

“…These and other processes are illustrated by a regional example from northwest Germany (Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony). …”
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Partial-Information-Based Synchronization of Complex Networks with Multiple and Event-Triggered Couplings by Chi Huang, Yuning Xiong, Wei Wang

“…Finally, the effectiveness of our main results is verified by an illustrative example, and comparisons are also presented to show how much conservatism can be reduced.…”
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Numerical Modeling of Coupled Surge-Heave Sloshing in a Rectangular Tank with Baffles by Lv Ren, Yinjie Zou, Jinbo Tang, Xin Jin, Dengsong Li, Mingming Liu

“…The frequency response of the sloshing wave was accordingly illustrated.…”
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Parameter Identification and Adaptive Control of Uncertain Goodwin Oscillator Networks with Disturbances by Jianbao Zhang, Wenyin Zhang, Chengdong Yang, Haifeng Wang, Jianlong Qiu, Fawaz Alsaadi

“…All the theoretical results are proved through strict mathematical deduction based on Lyapunov stability theory, and a numerical example is also carried out to illustrate the effectiveness.…”
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Androgens and Adipose Tissue in Males: A Complex and Reciprocal Interplay by Caterina Mammi, Matilde Calanchini, Antonella Antelmi, Francesca Cinti, Giuseppe M. C. Rosano, Andrea Lenzi, Massimiliano Caprio, Andrea Fabbri

“…This paper highlights the existing clinical and experimental evidence linking androgens and adipose tissue and illustrates the consequences occurring when the balance between fat mass distribution and eugonadism is lost.…”
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Linearizability Problem of Resonant Degenerate Singular Point for Polynomial Differential Systems by Yusen Wu, Cui Zhang, Luju Liu

“…Moreover, we establish a new recursive algorithm to compute the so-called generalized period constants for the origin of the transformed system. Finally, to illustrate the effectiveness of our algorithm, we discuss the linearizability problems of 1 : −1 resonant degenerate singular point for a septic system. …”
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An SIS sex-structured influenza A model with positive case fatality in an open population with varying size by Muntaser Safan, Bayan Humadi

“…Simulations were performed to illustrate the theoretical results.…”
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Adaptive Integral-Based Robust Q-S Synchronization and Parameter Identification of Nonlinear Hyperchaotic Complex Systems by Sami Ud Din, Muhammad Rafiq Mufti, Humaira Afzal, Majid Ali, Muhammad Abdul Moiz Zia

“…A numerical simulation is performed to illustrate the validity of the proposed synchronization scheme.…”
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Adaptive Differentiator-Based Predefined-Time Control for Nonlinear Systems Subject to Pure-Feedback Form and Unknown Disturbance by Man Yang, Qiang Zhang, Ke Xu, Ming Chen

“…Based on the controller designed in this paper, the expected results can be obtained in predefined time, which can be illustrated by the simulation results.…”
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Optimal Position and Velocity Estimation for Multi-USV Positioning Systems with Range Measurements by Wei Chen, Ruisheng Sun, Weisheng Yan

“…Simulation results illustrate the effectiveness of the problem formulation and demonstrate the performance of the proposed algorithm.…”
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Successful Treatment of High-Level Aminoglycoside-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis Bacteremia in a Preterm Infant with Ampicillin and Cefotaxime by Jennifer Tam, Santina J. Lee, Vibhuti Shah, Shaun K. Morris

“…To our knowledge, this is the first report illustrating the use of ampicillin and cefotaxime for an HLAR E. faecalis infection in a neonate.…”
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From health inequalities to equitable health equality: ethical governance in healthcare empowers equity as social justice by Charles Biradzem Dine, Rondeau Dany

“…Thus, the objective of this research is to illustratively demonstrate an innovative healthcare intervention framework to subdue health inequalities amidst diversity, that is, how ethical governance in healthcare empowers equitable intervention against diversity with the impetus of social justice to minimize health inequalities and attain equitable health equality. …”
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Translation Invariant Spaces and Asymptotic Properties of Variational Equations by Adina Luminiţa Sasu, Bogdan Sasu

“…Finally, we emphasize the significance of each underlying hypothesis by illustrative examples and present several interesting applications.…”
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