Performance improvement of manipulator actuated by pneumatic artificial muscles based on synergetic control and social spider optimisation algorithm by Alaq F. Hasan, Hadeer A. Raheem, Rajaa Hussein

“…To verify the performance of a PAM-actuated manipulator based on an optimal SACT controller, a computer simulation study was conducted using MATLAB software. Moreover, a comparison study between the optimal synergetic algorithm control theory and the optimal sliding mode controller (SMC) has been made in terms of robustness and transient behaviour characteristics. …”
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Pediatric Heart Failure, Lagging, and Sagging of Care in Low Income Settings: A Hospital Based Review of Cases in Ethiopia by Solmon Gebremariam, Tamirat Moges

“…Data were extracted from patients chart and analyzed using SPSS software package. t-test and statistical significance at P value < 0.05 with 95% CI were used. …”
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On QSPR analysis of pulmonary cancer drugs using python-driven topological modeling by Huiling Qin, Mazhar Hussain, Muhammad Farhan Hanif, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Zahid Hussain, Mohamed Abubakar Fiidow

“…These descriptors were analyzed through linear regression models using SPSS software to predict significant physicochemical properties like boiling point, flash point, molar refractivity, and polarizability. …”
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KEBIJAKAN KETAHANAN PANGAN DI INDONESIA MELALUI PENDEKATAN ANALISIS BIBLIOMETRIC by Delly Maulana, Fikri Habibi, Indra Nizar Purnama

“…The method used in this research is a literature review study using bibliometric analysis using VosViewer software. The results of the study illustrate the development of food security policy research from year to year with the most issues being social society. …”
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Seismic Analysis of a Viscoelastic Damping Isolator by Bo-Wun Huang, Jao-Hwa Kuang, Jung-Ge Tseng, Jyun-Cin Wang, Yu-Xian Qiu

“…This study is a seismic simulation analysis for an innovated and improved design of viscoelastic damping isolator, which can be more effectively applied to earthquake prevention and damage reduction of high-rise buildings, roads, bridges, power generation facilities, and so forth, from earthquake disaster. Solidworks graphic software is used to draw the 3D geometric model of the viscoelastic isolator. …”
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A machine learning technique for optimizing load demand prediction within air conditioning systems utilizing GRU/IASO model by Meng He, Hui Wang, Myo Thwin

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Trends in the disease burden of cystic echinococcosis in China, 1990–2044 analysis and forecasting study by Jianping Li, Jingjing Wei

“…Using the Global Burden of Disease 2019 (GBD 2019) database, we analyzed the trends in annual percentage change (APC) and average annual percentage change (AAPC) for incidence, prevalence, death, and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rates of cystic echinococcosis in China via the Joinpoint Regression Program 4.8.0.1 software. Additionally, we applied Nordpred modeling to predict future trends in disease burden over the next 25 years. …”
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The Relationship between Writing Skills, Writing Self-Efficiacy, and Writing Motivation of Gifted Students Enrolled in Science and Art Centers (SACs) by Abdülkadir Bektaş, Ergün Yurtbakan

“…Data for the study were collected using the "Writing Self-Efficacy Scale," "Writing Motivation Scale," "Narrative Writing Assessment Form," and "Informative Text Writing Assessment Form." SPSS 21.0 software package was used for data analysis. At the end of the study carried out to determine the relationship between writing self-efficacy, motivation, and skills of gifted students, it was found that class, parental education, and family income variables did not create statistically significant differences in the writing self-efficacy, motivation, and skills (narrative and informative texts) of gifted students. …”
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Performance Analysis of a Six-Port Receiver in a WCDMA Communication System including a Multipath Fading Channel by A. O. Olopade, M. Helaoui

“…Third generation communication systems require receivers with wide bandwidth of operation to support high transmission rates and are also reconfigurable to support various communication standards with different frequency bands. An ideal software defined radio (SDR) will be the absolute answer to this requirement but it is not achievable with the current level of technology. …”
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Relevant SMS Spam Feature Selection Using Wrapper Approach and XGBoost Algorithm by Diyari Jalal Mussa, Noor Ghazi M. Jameel

“…Besides spasm number of hazardous actions, there is a limited number of spam filtering software. According to this paper, XGBoost algorithm used for handling SMS spam detection problem. …”
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The mediating effect of perceived value on customer loyalty of BMT NU East Java by Mohamad Mondir, Siti Habibatur Rahma

“…It uses non-probability sampling, and data collected will be analyzed with the help of SPSS software to obtain statistical correlation and regression techniques (validity test, reliability test, classic assumption test, path analysis, t-test, and trimming test). …”
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Investigating Geotourism Capabilities of Geomorphosites in Saymarreh Region Using Pralong Method by Mojtaba Yamani, Samad Azimirad, Sajad Bagheri, Seyed Shakari

“…In order to achieve this goal, the Landsat7 ETM 2002 satellite image, topographic maps, geologic maps, digital maps of DEM SRTM 10 meters and ArcGis software have been used as research tools. In this study, firstly geomorphologic landforms with high capability to attract tourism, antiquities and historical monuments, the athletic capabilities of geotourism, accessibility and infrastructures in the region as research variables were examined. …”
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Modelling the Embedded Control System Using iUML-B Pattern State Machine by Han Peng, Chenglie Du, Lei Rao, Zhouzhou Liu

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Fire Behavior of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams and Enhanced Structural Performance via Varied Stirrup Spacing – An Integrated Study by Ali Ali, Amir Akhaveissy, Bahaa Abbas

“…The analysis of the specimens is performed using Abaqus software and the Finite Element Method. The obtained results exhibit a strong agreement with the experimental data, providing valuable insights into the behavior of LRCDBs during fire conditions. …”
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Using Flow 3D Simulation, Multiple Nonlinear Regression Approach, and Artificial Neural Network Approach Approaches to Study the Behavior of Vertical Drop Structures by Shaikhli Hasan Al, Mohammed Sarah Hashim, Al-Khafaji Zainab

“…This study numerically analyzes the hydraulic features of vertical drops with inverse aprons using FLOW3D software and the finite volume method. The volume of fluid (VOF) technique was employed to simulate the free surface. …”
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Analysis of Optimal Load Management Using a Stand-Alone Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid System by Vasantharaj Subramanian, Indragandhi Vairavasundaram, Belqasem Aljafari

“…This article’s primary purpose is to show how to utilize HOMER Pro Software to reduce total net present cost, cost of energy, and CO2 emissions. …”
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Smoking in Ecuadorian Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases by Elsy Labrada González, Angélica Victoria Martínez Herrera, Manuel Conrado Ezcurdia Bárzaga

“…Cochran's Q test was used with SPSS software.<br /> <strong>Results:</strong> cognitive-behavioral therapy was rated as effective by 71.1 % of patients, support programs were considered ineffective in 57.8 %. …”
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Association of retinal sensitivity with gestational hypertension and obesity by Debasmita Nandi, Swati Majumdar, Prosenjit Banerjee

“…Statistical Analysis: Statistical software SPSS version 22 was used. Results: A significant decrease in mean retinal sensitivity (−7.71 ± 3.67 decibels, P < 0.001) and foveal sensitivity was observed in cases at 32 weeks of gestation compared to controls. …”
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Nonlinear Behavior Study of Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams Subjected to the Effect of Wind Loading by Sarah Bashour, Bassam Hwaija, Fadwa Issa

“…Therefore, in this study two analytical models using two different methods to consider bond slip effect (Bond SP01 (BS) model and steel modification factor (SMF) model) were developed and implemented in OpenSees software and validated with a tested specimen of reinforced concrete coupling beam subjected to a simulated windstorm loading protocol. …”
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Seed Longevity of Tagasaste (Chamaecytisus palmensis) after Seed Treatment Using Boiling Water as Affected by Storage Durations by Mulisa Faji, Gezahagn Kebede, Fekede Feyissa, Kedir Mohammed, Gezahagn Mengistu

“…The data were analyzed using the SAS software, and the least significant difference was employed for mean separation. …”
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