Robust image hiding algorithm for secure multimodal biometrics by Yu-qiang CAO, Wei-guo GONG, Sen BAI

“…In order to solve the bio-template secure transmission in multimode biometric authentication,a novel al-gorithm was presented that hiding face watermarks in fingerprint carrier image to improve security and recognition accuracy.RST invariant embedding region was obtained by carrier image normalization and the core point detection.Multiple embedding based on SVD in the region and watermark optimizations in extraction process were presented in hiding scheme.The security of the proposed algorithm and its robustness against different kinds of attacks were verified by simulations.…”
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Global Exponential Stability of Positive Pseudo-Almost-Periodic Solutions for a Model of Hematopoiesis by Junxia Meng

“…This paper presents a new generalized model of hematopoiesis with multiple time-varying delays. The main purpose of this paper is to study the existence and the global exponential stability of the positive pseudo almost periodic solutions, which are more general and complicated than periodic and almost periodic solutions. …”
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) association in serological studies by Witold Czyż, Marta Chuncia-Ilczeko, Michalina Wójcikiewicz, Filip Arczewski, Karol Dziedzic, Julia Kulbacka, Maciej Wojszczyk, Damian Zys, Piotr Pasek, Julia Ryniecka

“… Over the past 50 years, a substantial body of research revealed an association between  Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and various aspects of EBV infection, with multiple autoimmune diseases. Growing evidence points to EBV as a potential co-factor in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and several mechanisms have been proposed to explain this relationship, however there is as yet no conclusive proof of causality. …”
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Eastern Mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki, for Control of Mosquito Larvae by Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey E. Hill, Quenton Tuckett, Craig A. Watson

“… Using native animal species, particularly fish, to reduce mosquito populations is popular in multiple states including Florida. This 5-page fact sheet written by Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey Hill, Quenton Tuckett, and Craig Watson and published by the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences within the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources explains how to use eastern mosquitofish to control mosquitoes. …”
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Robust Stabilization of Linear Switching Systems with Both Input and Communication Delays by Lili Jia, Zunbing Sheng

“…Therefore, we derive some sufficient stability conditions by using multiple Lyapunov functions approach and, moreover, present a robust controller design methodology. …”
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On the Periodic Orbits of Four-Particle Time-Dependent FPU Chains by Hongwu Tang, Mingyan Xing, Qihuai Liu, Guirong Jiang

“…Therefore, the classical averaging theory cannot be applied directly, and the existence and multiplicity of periodic orbits for four-particle FPU chains is proved by using a new result from averaging theory by Buică, Francoise, and Llibre.…”
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RESEARCH ON THERMAL FATIGUE LIFE OF SOLDER JOINTS FOR AIRBORNE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT by CU QiangYi, LIU ZhiHu, TIAN Feng, ZHANG FengHua, ZHAO Gang, WU Bo

“…Aiming at the problem of thermal fatigue of solder joints for airborne electronic equipment, the evaluation method of thermal fatigue life of solder joints suitable for engineering application was studied, considered that the empirical equation based on strain energy was suitable for multiple components on PCBA. The accelerated test method of thermal fatigue life of solder joints was discussed, the accelerated test case proved that the test was feasible, and the simulation was credible. …”
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Parametrically excited nonlinear systems: a comparison of two methods by A. F. El-Bassiouny

“…Two approximate methods (the multiple scales and the generalized synchronization) are used to construct a first-order nonlinear ordinary differential equations governing the modulation of the amplitudes and phases. …”
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Optimization of Angular Velocity Fluctuation of Multi Universal Joint Steering Transmission Mechanism by Wu Liguang, Wang Le, Jing Lixin, Liu Zhonghai

“…For transmission structure with reduction gears,the delivery of speed at bevel gears and fluctuation superposition of multiple universal joint are analyzed. Finally,by finding the optimum value of the phase angle of each universal joint,the speed fluctuation of the output shaft of a specific vehicle steering mechanism is reduced to a minimum.…”
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Measurement and evaluation of China’s mainland AS-level topology by ZHANG Guo-qiang1, ZHANG Guo-qing1, FAN Jing1

“…Through large-scale active probing from multiple vantage points,more comprehensive and accurate AS graph for China’s mainland was obtained,after which a detailed characterization was made for it.By comparison with various popular network models at present,It was found that PFP model accurately reproduces china AS graph,which indicates that China’s mainland’s AS graph shows similarities to the global one.Based on this,a hypothesis was proposed that the Internet AS level topology may have inherent topological similarity under proper partitioning operations.…”
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Second and Secondary Lattice Modules by Fethi Çallıalp, Ünsal Tekir, Emel Aslankarayiğit Uğurlu, Kürşat Hakan Oral

“…Let M be a lattice module over the multiplicative lattice L. A nonzero L-lattice module M is called second if for each a∈L, a1M=1M or a1M=0M. …”
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Laparoscopic Excision of Large Intra-Abdominal Cysts in Children: Needle Hitch Technique by Brice Antao, Jeffrey Tan, Feargal Quinn

“…Large cysts in small children pose technical challenges during laparoscopic surgery, requiring multiple incisions and advanced laparoscopic skills. …”
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A Review of Research on Robotic Dexterous Hands by Liu Wei, Xiao Zhao, Qu Yinpeng, Xu Shouliang

“…Robot dexterous hand can mimic human movements to realize multiple tasks in complex scenarios, which is a key technology for developing intelligent humanoid robots. …”
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Eastern Mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki, for Control of Mosquito Larvae by Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey E. Hill, Quenton Tuckett, Craig A. Watson

“… Using native animal species, particularly fish, to reduce mosquito populations is popular in multiple states including Florida. This 5-page fact sheet written by Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey Hill, Quenton Tuckett, and Craig Watson and published by the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences within the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources explains how to use eastern mosquitofish to control mosquitoes. …”
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Extension Service Consumer Factsheet: "Paper or Plastic?" by Kenneth R. Berger

“…In either case, using the paper sack or the plastic bag multiple times before it enters the waste stream is the best choice you can make when deciding between "paper or plastic." …”
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Business Information Culture by Gunilla Widén-Wulff

“…The interview-material consists of 40 in-depth-interviews and they are being analysed through the multiple case study method. The analysis is conducted in 5 stages considering information environment, information as resource, work processes, innovation and business success. …”
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Dual channel routing scheme in ad hoc networks by WANG Qing-hui1, GONG Chang-qing1, WANG Guang-xing1

“…By improving the capacity of ad hoc networks by using multiple channel interfaces,a dual channel routing（DCR）scheme was introduced that proactively maintains all nodes’ location information based on periodic exchanges of location information in one channel.Based on the information,shortest path algorithm was used to find route to destination.Then,source transmitted data packet in another channel.DCR is a hybrid proactive/reactive scheme.Because there is no interference between two channels,the results of simulation show that the scheme can improve networks performance.…”
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Du local à l’impérial : extorsion, insurrection et réforme dans le Haut-Pérou de Charles III (1759-1788) by Philippe Castejón

“…These events reveal a social history of politics with its multiple implications. They allow us to understand the interactions and the power game between royal representatives and local societies and show the hiatus between the “Bourbon Reforms” and their implementation.…”
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Secular state and freedom of religion in Brazil: The Brazil-Holy See Concordat and the “General Law of Religions” by Jose Ivo Follmann, Celso Gabatz

“…At the same time, it affirms the existence of multiple and divergent senses of laicity, allows observation of different agents in the search for marking, setting, updating, correcting and regulating its application by the State. …”
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Contrastive learning with transformer for adverse endpoint prediction in patients on DAPT post-coronary stent implantation by Fang Li, Zenan Sun, Ahmed abdelhameed, Tiehang Duan, Laila Rasmy, Xinyue Hu, Jianping He, Yifang Dang, Jingna Feng, Jianfu Li, Yichen Wang, Tianchen Lyu, Naomi Braun, Si Pham, Michael Gharacholou, DeLisa Fairweather, Degui Zhi, Jiang Bian, Cui Tao

“…Meanwhile, the model was holistically optimized using multiple loss functions, to ensure the predicted results closely align with the ground-truth values from various perspectives. …”
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