On Eavesdropping Attacks in Wireless Sensor Networks with Directional Antennas by Hong-Ning Dai, Qiu Wang, Dong Li, Raymond Chi-Wing Wong

“…In this paper, we propose a model to analyze the eavesdropping probability in both single-hop WSNs and multihop WSNs with omnidirectional antennas and directional antennas. …”
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Drought and Wetness Variability and the Respective Contribution of Temperature and Precipitation in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau by Lele Zhang, Liming Gao

“…The regions with significant wetting p<0.1 and decreased drought probability were mainly concentrated in the northeast, central, and western parts of the plateau, and the mean contribution rates of temperature and precipitation variability to SPEI trend were −9% and 61% in these regions. …”
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Ultra-Short Wave Communication Squelch Algorithm Based on Deep Neural Network by Yuanxin Xiang, Yi Lv, Wenqiang Lei, Jiancheng Lv

“…The proposed algorithm first predicts the speech existence probability using a three-layer Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) with the speech banding spectrum as the feature. …”
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A Low-Complexity Decision Feedforward Equalizer Architecture for High-Speed Receivers on Highly Dispersive Channels by Ariel L. Pola, Juan E. Cousseau, Oscar E. Agazzi, Mario R. Hueda

“…Additionally, we propose a theoretical approximation for the error probability in each iteration. In fact, when the number of iteration increases, the error probability in the DFFE tends to approach the DFE. …”
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Gaussian Process-Based Response Surface Method for Slope Reliability Analysis by Bin Hu, Guo-shao Su, Jianqing Jiang, Yilong Xiao

“…The method involves the approximation of limit state function by the trained GP model and estimation of failure probability using the first-order reliability method (FORM). …”
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Truth Control of Dublicate Measurings under Uncertainty Conditions by V. A. Anischenko

“…The paper considers a problem pertaining to truth control of dublicate measurings of technological variables under conditions of data deficit on characteristics of measuring facilities and controlled variables.The proposed control method improves a probability to detect and identify untrue dublicate measurings.…”
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A note on exponentially bounded stopping times of certain one-sample sequential rank order tests by Z. Govindarajulu

“…A simple proof of the exponential boundedness of the stopping time of the one-sample sequential probability ratio tests (SPRT's) is obtained.…”
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A Novel Scheme for Construction of S-Box Using Action of Power Associative Loop and Its Applications in Text Encryption by Muhammad Asif, Sayeda Wajiha, Sameh Askar, Hijaz Ahmad

“…The practical importance of the S-box was further assessed by using a variety of criteria, including nonlinearity, strict avalanche criteria, bit independence criteria, differential probability, and linear approximation probability. To evaluate the reliability of the S-box, its performance results are compared to the results of previously created S-boxes. …”
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Reverse percolation models for growing real-world networks by Tao Fu, Caixia Zeng, Liling Zou, Chenguang Li

“…Reverse percolation analyzes the overall connectivity of a network after the addition of nodes or edges at predefined probabilities, which parallels the significance and application potential of traditional percolation theory. …”
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Short-Circuit Characteristic Analysis Model and Real-time Risk Assessment of Protection Considering Uncertainties of New Energy Output by LIANG Yuansheng, XU Zheng, LI Haifeng, WANG Gang, CHEN Haoyong, LI Jia

“…Based on Monte Carlo sampling， the probability of the adequacy of protection actions based on the random response surface method and its equivalent effect were verified. …”
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A review of internal communication research in South Africa by Lucinda Bella-May Sutton

“…The most frequently used theories were relationship management theory and reputation management theories, and a qualitative research approach was the predominant methodical approach used, with non-probability (purposive) sampling, even though questionnaires were the prevalent data collection tools. …”
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Study on the Applicability of Needle/Cone Penetration Experiment for Asphalt-Rubber by Zechen Yao, Renfeng Yang, Zhonglin Liu, Haichao An, Qingzhe Zhang, Wei Yuan

“…At the same viscoelastic parameters, CR particles had little impact on cone penetration depth when cone contacted CR particles. The probability of cone contacting CR particles was close to 100% in penetration process while that of needle was around 50%. …”
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LDPC-cat codes for low-overhead quantum computing in 2D by Diego Ruiz, Jérémie Guillaud, Anthony Leverrier, Mazyar Mirrahimi, Christophe Vuillot

“…Assuming a physical phase-flip error probability ϵ ≈ 0.1% per qubit and operation, one hundred logical qubits can be implemented on a 758 cat qubit chip, with a total logical error probability per cycle and per logical qubit ϵ L ≤ 10−8. …”
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Efficient Iris Recognition Based on Optimal Subfeature Selection and Weighted Subregion Fusion by Ying Chen, Yuanning Liu, Xiaodong Zhu, Fei He, Hongye Wang, Ning Deng

“…Secondly, three strategies are described, which are orientation probability distribution function (OPDF) based strategy to delete some redundant feature keypoints, magnitude probability distribution function (MPDF) based strategy to reduce dimensionality of feature element, and compounded strategy combined OPDF and MPDF to further select optimal subfeature. …”
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The theoretical concept of determining the critical point of crisis processes in the socio-economic system by E. R. Romanova, V. S. Stel’Makh

“…This indicator allows you to assess the probability of destruction of the enterprise and determine the place on the trajectory of its development. …”
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Identification of Environmental Determinants Involved in the Distribution of Burkholderia pseudomallei in Southeast Asia using MaxEnt software. by Jose Francis V Abrantes, Zenn Ashley P Cariño, Hozeo Luis S Mercado, Fatima N Vicencio, Gio Ray S Sosa, Miguel Angelo M Habaña, Nikki Heherson A Dagamac

“…The potential map showing the environmental layers was processed by ArcGIS, and the prediction for the probability of habitat suitability using MaxEnt software (version 3·4·4) and ENMeval R-based modeling tools was utilized to generate the distribution map with the best-fit model. …”
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Simulation and Prediction of Injection Pressure in CO2 Geological Sequestration Based on Improved LSO Algorithm and BP Neural Networks by Miaomiao Liu, Xiaofei Fu, Shanpo Jia, Yongsheng Zhang, Yuying Zhang, Dan Yao

“…Secondly, in view of the uncertainties of formation parameters that could lead to deviations between the model calculation results and actual geological condition, the MCS method is used, and then, the probability distribution interval of the maximum injection pressure with high probability of caprock failure under different formation parameters is obtained by MATLAB. …”
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Enhanced Handoff Scheme for Downlink-Uplink Asymmetric Channels in Cellular Systems by Sunghyun Cho, Ji-Su Kim, Jae-Hyun Kim

“…Based on these results, we propose an enhanced handoff scheme that exploits both the uplink and downlink channel qualities to reduce the handoff-call dropping probability and the service interruption time. The simulation results show that the proposed handoff scheme reduces the handoff-call dropping probability about 30% and increases the satisfaction of the service interruption time requirement about 7% under high-offered load, compared to conventional mobile-assisted handoff. …”
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Accuracy Evaluation of Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) Estimation under Conventional Assumption in Yeşilırmak, Kızılırmak, and Konya Closed Basins, Turkey by Mehmet Ali Hinis, Mehmet Selim Geyikli

“…The doubt in the calculation algorithm of the standardized precipitation index (SPI), which is widely preferred in the evaluation and monitoring of drought, still remains up-to-date because its calculation process is performed in the form of standardization or normalization with a default probability distribution. Therefore, the success of this index is directly affected by the choice of the probability distribution model. …”
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Virtual Healthcare Center for COVID-19 Patient Detection Based on Artificial Intelligence Approaches by Seifeddine Messaoud, Soulef Bouaafia, Amna Maraoui, Lazhar Khriji, Ahmed Chiheb Ammari, Mohsen Machhout

“…First, the patient’s symptoms are checked, and the infection probability is predicted. Then, based on the infection probability, the patient’s lungs will be diagnosed by an automatic analysis of X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) images, and the presence of the infection will be accordingly confirmed or not. …”
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