Green gram yield prediction using linear regression by Tumusiime, Robert, Mabirizi, Vicent, Mirembe, D.P, Arinanye, T.R

“…While a number of popular crops like rice and maize have a number of models proposed, limited yield prediction studies have been done on neglected crops like green gram. Therefore, this paper discusses the proposed green gram crop yield prediction model based on a stepwise linear regression technique using ecological zone characteristics, farm management practices and historic crop yield as the key variables. …”
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Performance Management Innovations and Local Government Employees Performance in Kabale District: A case Study of Kabale District Local Government Administration. by Alex, Museveni

“…The study found out that performance management innovations employed to improve employee’s performance include Various Acts and statutory guidelines ,Local governments need for constant feedback from service-users , The White Paper on Local Government, conforming to Integrated Development Plan (IDP) framework , broader framework in place to improve financial management in local government and development of a guide, that performance management innovations have improved employee’s performance in the following ways: Review of the performance of staff, regular review meetings have increased, targets have been maintained, submission of reports, that the Challenges met during the implementation of performance management innovations are, Difficulty in measuring performance, The lack of clear roles and responsibilities, Political factors, non-performance culture and Organizational factors. …”
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Research Status and Prospects of Key Technologies for Rice Smart Unmanned Farms by YU Fenghua, XU Tongyu, GUO Zhonghui, BAI Juchi, XIANG Shuang, GUO Sien, JIN Zhongyu, LI Shilong, WANG Shikuan, LIU Meihan, HUI Yinxuan

“…This integration creates an unmanned production system that covers the entire process from planting and managing rice crops to harvesting, greatly improving the efficiency and precision of rice cultivation.[Progress]This paper systematically sorted out the key technologies of rice smart unmanned farms in the three main links of pre-production, production and post-production, and the key technologies of pre-production mainly include the construction of high-standard farmland, unmanned nursery, land leveling, and soil nutrient testing. …”
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BDC-DAL: A new algorithm using blueprint difference convolution and dual auxiliary supervision for lightweight face anti-spoofing(BDC-DAL：基于蓝图差分卷积和双重辅助监督的轻量化人脸活体检测算法)... by 叶继华(YE Jihua), 梁芳昕(LIANG Fangxin), 王超(WANG Chao), 肖顺杰(XIAO Shunjie), 宗义(ZONG Yi), 江爱文(JIANG Aiwen)

“…To overcome these challenges, this paper proposes a lightweight face anti-spoofing method based on blueprint difference convolution and dual auxiliary supervision (BDC-DAL). …”
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Progress and prospects in magnesium alloy scrap recycling by Lipeng Wang, Dong Liang, Rong Yu, Meng Wang, Yang Tian, Tingzhuang Ma, Bin Yang, Baoqiang Xu, Wenlong Jiang

“…This paper explores the generation of Mg alloy scrap and its reincorporation into industrial products. …”
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AI-assisted neurocognitive assessment protocol for older adults with psychiatric disorders by Diego D. Díaz-Guerra, Marena de la C. Hernández-Lugo, Yunier Broche-Pérez, Carlos Ramos-Galarza, Ernesto Iglesias-Serrano, Zoylen Fernández-Fleites

“…An innovative approach that combines the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) with the depth of neuropsychological assessments is needed.ObjectivesThis paper presents a novel protocol for AI-assisted neurocognitive assessment aimed at addressing the cognitive, emotional, and functional dimensions of older adults with psychiatric disorders. …”
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Protection and Security Method for Multiple Energy Power Plant-Based Microgrids Using Dual Filtering Algorithm by Danni Liu, Shengda Wang, Weijia Su, Xiaojuan Zhang, Shichun Hui

“…The main objective of this research is to design such protection and security schemes which detect, classify, and locate faults with high accuracy and rapidly with very low computational burden. Therefore, the paper presents a robust security & protection method for modern MEPPBM, employing a hybrid methodology using the Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF) and Particle Filter (PF) algorithms. …”
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On $ \left(\mathit{p}, \mathit{q}\right) $-fractional linear Diophantine fuzzy sets and their applications via MADM approach by Hanan Alohali, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Jorge E. Macías-Díaz, Fahad Sikander

“…To accomplish appropriate and accurate measures to address the issue of emergency decision-making, the paper is divided into three major sections. First, the $ \left(p, q\right) $-fractional linear Diophantine fuzzy set represents a new generalization of several fuzzy set theories, including the Pythagorean fuzzy set, $ q $-rung orthopair fuzzy set, linear Diophantine fuzzy set, and $ q $-rung linear Diophantine fuzzy set, with its key features thoroughly discussed. …”
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A novel 3D analytical model and numerical study of bimorph piezoelectric actuators in d33 mode by A. Almusallam, M.A. Belaid

“…This paper presents a detailed 3D mathematical model for the representative volume element (RVE) of bimorph d33-mode piezoelectric actuators, to examine the intensity and distribution of the electric field Ep and strain S within the piezoelectric material across different planes and under varying conditions. …”
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Transcultural Diabetes Nutrition Algorithm: A Malaysian Application by Zanariah Hussein, Osama Hamdy, Yook Chin Chia, Shueh Lin Lim, Santha Kumari Natkunam, Husni Hussain, Ming Yeong Tan, Ridzoni Sulaiman, Barakatun Nisak, Winnie Siew Swee Chee, Albert Marchetti, Refaat A. Hegazi, Jeffrey I. Mechanick

“…The initial evidence-based global tDNA template was designed for simplicity, flexibility, and cultural modification. This paper reports the Malaysian adaptation of the tDNA, which takes into account the epidemiologic, physiologic, cultural, and lifestyle factors unique to Malaysia, as well as the local guidelines recommendations.…”
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A prediction model for guiding tumor microwave ablation surgery based on simulation by Lu Qian, Yamin Yang, Pan Chen, Jia Liu, Xiaofei Jin, Zhiyu Qian, Chunxiao Chen

“…Operators rely on their individual experience to select a treatment plan, which is prone to either inadequate or excessive ablation. This paper aims to establish an ablation prediction model that guides MWA tumor surgical planning. …”
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An Overview: PM2.5 Concentration Levels in Urban Residential Buildings during the Past Two Decades by Yu Liu, Jiankai Dong, Hongqiang Ma, Yiqiang Jiang, Wenke Zheng, Xinmei Luo

“…Therefore, monitoring PM2.5 concentrations in residential settings is critical. This paper presents a review of studies on PM2.5 concentrations in the living rooms of urban residential buildings. …”
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Simulation of grain refinement of Al-8Si-0.2 Mg alloy inoculated with Al-Nb-B via an improved cellular automaton model by Wenqiang Liu, Ruijie Zhang, Xiaoyan Wu, Longfei Li, Hui Zhang, Jun Li, Haitao Jiang

“…In this paper, an improved cellular automaton (CA) model with low grid anisotropy has been implemented using the zigzag capture rule and growth anisotropy reduction with diffusion method. …”
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Optimally Located Subconductors and Phases to Achieve Transmission Lines With High Natural Power and Narrow Corridor Width by Mushfiqul Abedin Khan, Easir Arafat, Saikat Chowdhury, Mona Ghassemi

“…Conventional high-natural power lines are designed to have a greater number of subconductors per bundle and a greater bundle radius than a conventional line at the same voltage level. In this paper, new configurations with various numbers of subconductors for unconventional high natural power line designs are studied. …”
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Quantitative Characterization of Pore Connectivity and Movable Fluid Distribution of Tight Sandstones: A Case Study of the Upper Triassic Chang 7 Member, Yanchang Formation in Ordo... by Boli Wang, Xisen Zhao, Wen Zhou, Bin Chang, Hao Xu

“…The pore connectivity and distribution of moveable fluids, which determines fluid movability and recoverable reserves, are critical for enhancing oil/gas recovery in tight sandstone reservoirs. In this paper, multiple techniques including high-pressure mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and microcomputer tomography scanning (micro-CT) were used for the quantitative characterization of pore structure, pore connectivity, and movable fluid distribution. …”
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Influences of Infrared Dye Content and Laser Energy Density on Laser Propulsion Performance of ADN-Based Liquid Propellants by Lizhi Wu, Jinle Cao, Jingyuan Zhang, Jingwei Zeng, Yue Pan

“…To address the issue, this paper investigates the effects of the content of the infrared dye and the laser energy density on the laser propulsion performance of an ADN-based liquid propellant. …”
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Biosensors and their widespread impact on human health by Dinesh Bhatia, Sohini Paul, Tania Acharjee, Shrimanata Sundar Ramachairy

“…This exchange of medical information reduces interference and hospital visits, opening avenues in wellness, fitness, and athletics for consumers and commercial entities.This paper explores the advancements in Biosensors technology and their promising benefits in medicine, focusing on cardiovascular diseases and using informative diagrams. …”
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Laparoendoscopic Rendezvous for Concomitant Cholecystocholedocholithiasis: A Successful Modality Even in the Most Difficult Presentations Including Pregnancy by Bader Hamza Shirah, Zaher Abdulaziz Mikwar, Akram Neyaz Ahmad, Yaser Mohammed Dahlan

“…Laparoendoscopic rendezvous (LERV) technique is emerging as an attractive treatment option for concomitant cholecystocholedocholithiasis. In this paper, we report our experience in performing the LERV technique in patients with unusual presentations in terms of anatomical difficulty, pregnancy, multiple comorbid diseases, and postlaparotomy. …”
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USE OF INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE IN THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES by Maryna V. Kovbatiuk, Ivanna I. Strilok, Viktoriya V. Shklyar, George O. Kovbatiuk

“…It is noted that the main advantages of integration are: increased management efficiency through automation of routine tasks, increased control over own operations; improved coordination between departments through the use of a single database, simplification of information exchange and promotion of more effective cooperation; informed decision-making through access to real-time data; reduction of costs for personnel, paper and other resources; gaining competitive advantages in such areas as marketing, sales, production and logistics. …”
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Decision Support Systems adoption in pesticide management [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Efi Vasileiou, Aurora García-Gallego, Jotham Jea Akaka, Mark Ramsden, Jean-Christian Tisserand, Nikolaos Georgantzis

“…This paper presents the findings from a survey on factors influencing the adoption of agricultural Decision Support Systems (DSS). …”
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