Clustering Algorithm for Urban Taxi Carpooling Vehicle Based on Data Field Energy by Xiao Qiang, Yao Shuang-Shuang

“…The classical algorithm and proposed algorithm are compared and analyzed by using the compactness, separation, and Dunn validity index. The clustering results of the proposed algorithm are better than those of the classical clustering algorithm. …”
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On the Dynamic Mechanical Behaviors of a Fault Unwelded Bimrock Exposed to Freeze-Thaw-Fatigue Loads: A Lab-Scale Testing by Yu Wang, Hongjian Wang, Sun Tao, Xuefeng Yi

“…A coupling freeze-thaw and mechanical damage evolution model was proposed using the damage index defined by ultrasonic velocity and axial strain. …”
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Spanish prosody in people with autism spectrum disorder. A scope review by Valeska Torres Bustos, Ángel Roco Videla

“…The objective of the study is to carry out a scoping review based on the publications available between 2012 and 2022 on Spanish prosody in people with autism spectrum disorder. All indexed articles on the subject were considered, from the clinical linguistics area perspective. …”
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Integration of Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for Effective Monitoring and Evaluation of Road Pavements by Christina Plati, Angeliki Armeni, Andreas Loizos

“…Analyzing NDT data can result in the development of useful indexes that can be related to trigger values (criteria) to define pavement condition. …”
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Health and environmental attitudes as drivers of willingness to pay for organic meat: A study of Norwegian consumers by Abinet Tilahun Aweke

“…Key factors influencing WTP included sociodemographic characteristics (education, gender, rurality index), perceived importance of price, and attitudes supporting the health and environmental benefits of organic food. …”
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Prediction the Compaction Properties of Lateritic Soils by Hybrid ANFIS Methods by Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Ha Manh Bui

“…Due to time constraints and attention to completion resources, it is necessary to develop models to forecast compaction parameters (maximum dry unit weight (γdmax) and optimum moisture content (ωopt) from easily measured index properties. The main purpose of this study is to scrutinize the applicability of using the hybrid adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) models for predicting the γdmax and ωopt related to the standard proctor compaction test of lateritic soils. …”
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How Influential Are Mental Models on Interaction Performance? Exploring the Gap between Users’ and Designers’ Mental Models through a New Quantitative Method by Bingjun Xie, Jia Zhou, Huilin Wang

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of the gap between two different mental models on interaction performance through a quantitative way. To achieve that, an index called mental model similarity and a new method called path diagram to elicit mental models were introduced. …”
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Upper Extremity Thrombosis Presenting as Medial Elbow Pain after Shoulder Arthroscopy by Moiz I. Manaqibwala, Irene E. Ghobrial, Alan S. Curtis

“…The true incidence of thromboembolic phenomena after shoulder arthroscopy may be higher than that reported in the current literature. Therefore a high index of suspicion must be maintained when evaluating patients postoperatively to avoid misdiagnosis. …”
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Lupus Enteritis as an Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Sisira Sran, Manpreet Sran, Narmisha Patel, Prachi Anand

“…Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder which can affect multiple organs and clinical presentation is often a myriad of symptoms; therefore, the index of suspicion should rise when evaluating patients with multiorgan symptomatology. …”
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On the Stability and Equilibrium Points of Multistaged SI(n)R Epidemic Models by Raul Nistal, Manuel de la Sen, Santiago Alonso-Quesada, Asier Ibeas, Aitor J. Garrido

“…Since the susceptible subpopulation is common, and then unique, to all the infectious stages, its coupled dynamic action on each of those stages is modeled with an increasing delay as the infectious stage index increases from 1 to n. The physical interpretation of the model is that the dynamics of the disease exhibits different stages in which the infectivity and the mortality rates vary as the individual numbers go through the process of recovery, each stage with a characteristic average time.…”
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Modeling of Functionally Graded Material Shells by Khalil Sihame, Elmhaia Oussama, Hamdaoui Abdellah, Braikat Bouazza, Hu Heng, Boukamel Adnane, Damil Noureddine

“…Furthermore, we detail the impact of the volume fraction index on the load-displacement behavior and structural deformations, providing valuable insights for enhancing the design and safety of these critical structures.…”
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Impact of Labour Productivity Differences on Urban-Rural Integration Development and Its Spatial Effect: Evidence from a Spatial Durbin Model by Wei Wang, Yulin Zhu

“…Based on this theory, this paper analyses the spatial mechanism of labour productivity affecting the development of urban-rural integration. A multidimensional index system is constructed to estimate the degree of urban-rural integration development, and a spatial Durbin model is used to quantitatively analyse the spatial effect between the difference in labour productivity and the development of urban-rural integration. …”
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A Very Rare Case: HPV-Negative Vulvar Cancer in an Adolescent by Ilker Kahramanoglu, Hasan Turan, Yahya Ozgun Oner, Tugan Bese, Sennur Ilvan, Macit Arvas, Fuat Demirkiran

“…So, there should be a high index of suspicion when a vulvar lesion is seen, even if the patient falls below the typical age range and does not carry any well-known risk factors such as HPV infection and immunodeficiency.…”
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Two-Round Diagnosability Measures for Multiprocessor Systems by Jiarong Liang, Qian Zhang, Changzhen Li

“…In a multiprocessor system, as a key measure index for evaluating its reliability, diagnosability has attracted lots of attentions. …”
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Case report: From misdiagnosis to timely detection: a clinical and imaging guide to neurological presentations of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—insights from six cases by Chunxiao Yang, Zihua Gong, Tao Wang, Huijuan Yuan, Weinan Na, Wei Xie, Shengyuan Yu

“…These cases underscore the imperative for neurologists to maintain a high index of suspicion for lymphoma in atypical presentations and to judiciously integrate multimodal diagnostic modalities—such as comprehensive imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and biopsy—to expedite diagnosis and initiate timely intervention.…”
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Intraligamentous Hematoma of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament by Yasuaki Tamaki, Daisuke Hamada, Tadashi Mitsuhashi, Tokio Kasai, Takuya Mishiro, Takahiko Tsutsui, Kenichiro Kita, Koichi Sairyo

“…A 20-year-old man (height 173 cm, weight 62.9 kg, body mass index 21) with no significant past medical history developed progressively worsening pain and limitation of range of motion in the left knee due to minor trauma. …”
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A Collaborative Method on Reversible Lane Clearance and Signal Coordination Control in Associated Intersection by Xiaolan Xie, Luxi Dong, Huinan Gu, Hailing Li, Lieping Zhang

“…Finally, using Chaoyang Road, Beijing, as an example, the effectiveness of the proposed model is verified by the simulation indexes of average vehicle delay and reversible lane clearing time. …”
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Identification of RAGE and OSM as New Prognosis Biomarkers of Severe Pneumonia by Jing Lei, Li Wang, Qian Li, Lin Gao, Jing Zhang, Yan Tan

“…Compared with nonsurvival group, significant increase was noticed in PH, lymphocyte, albumin and platelet level in survival group, while significant decline was noticed in neutrophils, RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, creatinine, total bilirubin, CRP, PCT, OSM, RAGE and neutrophils/lymphocyte level. Oxygenation index level was related to APACHE II, LIS, SOFA, NUTRIC score, WBC, neutrophils, lymphocyte, RAGE, and albumin level (p<0.05). …”
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Pollinator Insect Found in Coconut Tree in Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatera by Erise Anggraini, Tia Ellisa Riyanti, Chandra Irsan, Harman Hamidson, Marlin Sefrilla, Astuti Kurnianingsih, Wei Hong Lau, Mahesh Tiran Gunasena

“…So, the results show that the abundance of individuals is high but has a low diversity index.…”
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The Conflict in Mali: Causes, Actors, and Challenges by Wardah Shahid

“…Characterized by ethnic diversity, Mali has been plagued by poor governance, armed insurgencies, religious extremism, and climate hazards, ranking 154th in the 2024 Global Peace Index. Historical grievances, particularly among the Tuareg in the north, have fueled recurrent violence, exacerbated by the involvement of jihadist groups like Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and foreign actors such as France, the UN, and Russia’s Wagner Group. …”
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