CoLR: Classification-Oriented Local Representation for Image Recognition by Tan Guo, Lei Zhang, Xiaoheng Tan, Liu Yang, Zhiwei Guo, Fupeng Wei

“…Naïve sparse representation has stability problem due to its unsupervised nature, which is not preferred for classification tasks. For this problem, this paper presents a novel representation learning method named classification-oriented local representation (CoLR) for image recognition. …”
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Physical properties of nanostructured ZnO thin films deposited by DC magnetron sputtering method with different volume of O2 in carrier gas by Asgary Somayeh, Ramezani Amir Hoshang, Mahmoodi Azam

“…The increase of O2 concentration resulted in the decrease of preferred orientation intensity and peak shifting to lower 2θ values. …”
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Role of androgen receptors in sexually dimorphic phenotypes in UBE3A-dependent autism spectrum disorder by Yuan Tian, Hui Qiao, KathrynAnn Odamah, Ling-Qiang Zhu, Heng-Ye Man

“…Importantly, restoring AR levels in the brain normalized levels of AR target genes, and rescued the deficits in social preference, grooming, and memory in male UBE3A-overexpressing mice, without affecting females. …”
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New advances in biological preservation technology for aquatic products by Xiaobao Nie, Zhijie Zuo, Ruichang Zhang, Si Luo, Yongzhou Chi, Xiangyang Yuan, Chengwen Song, Yongjiang Wu

“…The growing consumer preference for bio-preservatives, is primarily driven by consumer demands for naturalness and concerns about environmental sustainability. …”
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Creating smiles: a case study on the transformational power of dental CAD/CAM technology by Zeina Darwich, Atef Darwich, Marwan Al-Raeei, Chadi Azmeh

“…The case study highlights the importance of patient preference, efficiency, and accuracy in digital dentistry, demonstrating the potential for providing personalized and effective solutions for aesthetic dental concerns. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of Incorporating Different Thermal-Insulating Materials into the Sub-Ballast Layers by Libor Ižvolt, Peter Dobeš, Martin Mečár, Deividas Navikas

“…Adverse climatic conditions, particularly excessive water and frost, necessitate the design of thick protective sub-ballast layers when dealing with frost-susceptible subgrade surfaces, especially when using standard natural materials (crushed aggregate or gravel–sand). Given the current preference for conserving natural construction materials and promoting sustainable development in the dimensioning of sub-ballast layers, it is advisable to incorporate various thermal insulation, composite, or suitable recycled materials in their design. …”
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Investigation of the Heterovalent Substitution Cadmium for Lanthanum in Molybdate La2MoO6 by K. A. Chebyshev, A. V. Ignatov, L. V. Pasechnik, N. I. Selikova, E. I. Get`man

“…The unit cell parameter of fluorite-like-phase decreases with cadmium content rising. The preferred location of cadmium ions in the cubic structure was established by the Rietveld refinement method. …”
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Examining endothelial function and carotid artery disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review protocol by Hao Wu, Zhenguo Liu, Tingzi Hu, Meihua Xu, Hong Hao, Michael A Hill, Canxia Xu

“…Study selection will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, and study quality will be assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. …”
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Proteomic profiling identifies muscle-invasive bladder cancers with distinct biology and responses to platinum-based chemotherapy by A. Contreras-Sanz, G. L. Negri, M. J. Reike, H. Z. Oo, J. M. Scurll, S. E. Spencer, K. Nielsen, K. Ikeda, G. Wang, C. L. Jackson, S. Gupta, M. E. Roberts, D. M. Berman, R. Seiler, G. B. Morin, P. C. Black

“…Abstract Platinum-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to radical cystectomy is the preferred treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer despite modest survival benefit and significant associated toxicities. …”
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Myopic versus Farsighted Behaviors in a Low-Carbon Supply Chain with Reference Emission Effects by Jun Wang, Xianxue Cheng, Xinyu Wang, Hongtao Yang, Shuhua Zhang

“…By comparing the equilibrium strategies, it can be found that the farsighted manufacturer always prefers to keep a lower level of emission reduction. …”
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A Lipiodol Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by Iron‐Doped Carbon Nanozymes for Liver Transarterial Chemoembolization by Xiancheng Xia, Yang Li, Rongkang Huang, Yuanbin Wang, Wenxuan Xiong, Hui Zhou, Min Li, Xidong Lin, Youchen Tang, Bo Zhang

“…Abstract Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) utilizing a water‐in‐oil lipiodol emulsion is a preferable therapeutic strategy for advanced liver cancer in clinical practice. …”
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Wave Attenuation and Dispersion in a 6 mm Diameter Viscoelastic Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar and Its Correction Method by Haotian Zhang, Linjian Ma, Zongmu Luo, Ning Zhang

“…The results indicate that the strain obtained from the small diameter viscoelastic SHPB can be effectively modified by utilizing the propagation coefficient. Furthermore, it is preferred to adopt the propagation coefficient obtained at low impact velocity for correction when the impact velocity varies. …”
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Effect of Shielding Gas on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of TC4 Titanium Alloy Ultranarrow Gap Welded Joint by Laser Welding with Filler Wire by Naiwen Fang, Erjun Guo, Kai Xu, Ruisheng Huang, Yiming Ma, Caiyou Zeng, Yicheng Yang, Jilin Xie, Hao Cao

“…The results showed that HAZ of the welded joint formed with Ar as shielding gas was much wider than that with He, and weld microstructure composition with the two shielding gases was basically consistent; phase boundary of the weld metal obtained with Ar was clearer, with a larger misorientation between the laths; α′ martensite lath in weld metal prepared with He showed obvious preferred orientation distribution, and α′ martensite microstructure was much finer; the misorientation of α′ phase grain boundary of weld microstructure prepared with Ar was slightly less distributed in high angle grain boundary than that with He; tensile property of the welded joint prepared with He was better than that with Ar; the hardness of each zone of welded joint prepared with He was less fluctuated and the hardness value measured was slightly higher than that with Ar.…”
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Which Neighborhood Matters? Estimating Multiple-Location Built Environment Effects on the Modality Style by Yaoxia Ge, Chen Gui, Yunqian Zhuang, Chaoying Yin, Wenyun Tang

“…The satiation effects visualized from various travel modes suggest that car traveling remains the most preferred travel mode. These findings can provide refined BE planning implications according to local land-use patterns for urban planners and transport policymakers because a one-size-fits-all design is not a solution to regulate people’s travel behavior.…”
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Frugal method for extracting DNA from saliva suitable for low-budget labs and usable in PCR assays by Kamar Shayah, Joseph Shenekji, Lana Karnoub, Sana Wohbeh, Hagar Hamsho

“…Blood is the preferred source of DNA as it yields large quantities of high-quality DNA. …”
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Physical and sensory properties of meltique beef steak injected with virgin coconut oil emulsion by Apriantini Astari, Cipta Dainy Nunung, Humayrah Wardina, Nurzahra Kania, Lesa Aditia Edit

“…Therefore, VCO emulsion-injected meltique beef can serve as a preferred and easily consumable protein source due to its soft texture and affordable prices.…”
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Optimization of Gluten-Free Tulumba Dessert Formulation Including Corn Flour: Response Surface Methodology Approach by Yildiz Önder, Bulut Birgül

“…Tulumba dessert is widely preferred in Turkey; however, it cannot be consumed by celiac patients because it includes gluten. …”
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Insights into the localized corrosion initiation mechanisms of alloy 718 by Julia Botinha, Bodo Gehrmann, Helena Alves, Michael Rohwerder

“…When high mechanical properties are required in combination with high corrosion properties, alloy 718 (UNS N07718) is one of the preferred choices, although it still presents limitations in terms of corrosion resistance in some applications: despite offering outstanding resistance to localized corrosion, alloy 718 is not immune to it. …”
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The Influence of Perception of Halal Labels and Brand Image on Cosmetic Purchasing Decisions Among Millennials by Abdul Hakim, Hajar Sugihantoro, Novia Maulina, Achmad Nasichuddin, Abdul Malik Setiawan, Diah Ayu Nicotiana

“…Additionally, the study found that a positive brand image also significantly influences purchasing decisions, as consumers prefer products that are recognized for their quality, safety, and popularity. …”
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Microstructural insights into the influence of stress amplitudes on the crack nucleation mechanism of Ti–2Al-2.5Zr alloy using quasi in-situ tests by Shengkun Wang, Mengqi Li, Zuoliang Ning, Gang Chen, Zheng Liu, Jun Wu, Wenchun Jiang

“…Twin boundaries (TBs), GBs, slip planes adjacent to the activated T-D regions, and the twin pairs/chains in adjacent grains were identified as preferred sites for crack nucleation.…”
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