Modeling frequency-dependent selection with an application to cichlid fish by Sheree L. Arpin, J. M. Cushing

“…Since both genetic and populationdynamics occur on the same time scale in this case, we develop a (discretetime) model for P. microlepis populations that accounts for both dynamicprocesses. …”
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Demanding Diagnosis of Splenic Angiosarcoma as Cause of Delayed Treatment of Spontaneous Splenic Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review by Sara Coppola, Andrea Leva, Fabio Pagni, Simone Famularo, Luca Gianotti

“…This disease can be easily neglected and spontaneous splenic rupture is a frequent manifestation at the time of diagnosis leading to a poor outcome because of peritoneal dissemination. …”
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Futures thinking becomes a priority for all globalized societies by Roland Benedikter

“…Futures thinking—in the sense of a systematic anticipatory approach based on sound scientific expertise and backed by socio-philosophical reasoning which must carefully balance idealism and pragmatism—was asleep for some time but is now rapidly becoming a top priority for all societies, independent of their socio-political system, composition, organization and outlook. …”
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Structural Optimization of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT): A Multi-Variable Study for Enhanced Deflection and Fatigue Performance by Sajid Ali, Hongbae Park, Daeyong Lee

“…This study covers the structural optimization of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) that can operate reliably for long periods of time in marine environments, as well as simulation analysis to evaluate their fatigue and strain resistance. …”
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Integration of InSAR coherence and SAR backscatter increases accuracy of LULC mapping in tropical high-mountain ecosystems by William Martínez, Ivan Lizarazo, André Große-Stoltenberg

“…Using a 1-year Sentinel-1 time series from January to December 2019, 17 LULC classes were mapped across 17,000 hectares. …”
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The foreign experience in training public procurement specialists on the example of the USA, Great Britain and China by V. A. Tsibikov

“…The training programs for training foreign educational institutions, which are characterized by sufficient variability and adaptability in accordance with the needs of students, the intensity of the use of various forms of training: full-time (classroom), distance (in the mode of video conferencing during webinars), as well as by sending educational material and monitoring performance via email have been analyzed. …”
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Thermodynamic study of thunderstorms in southwestern Iran by asal falak, reza boran, farideh asadian

“…Synoptic analysis: Most of the time there is a nave (at level 500) or low pressure in the west of the region, east of the Mediterranean Sea with its tabs clockwise. …”
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Characterization of the Ionospheric Vertical Error Correlation Lengths Based on Global Ionosonde Observations by L. Yuan, Timothy Kodikara, M. M. Hoque

“…We show that the locally derived VCL is well‐defined and the VCL does not show a considerable dependency on the geographical seasons while local time dependencies of the VCL are shown to be present. …”
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Influence of Gallic Acid and Thai Culinary Essential Oils on Antibacterial Activity of Nisin against Streptococcus mutans by Pimsumon Jiamboonsri, Pimpikar Kanchanadumkerng

“…Besides, the morphological change, killing rate, and antibacterial synergism were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), time-kill assay, and checkerboard method, respectively. …”
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Geotechnical Assessment of Foundation Stability for Preserving the Agrippa Monument at the Acropolis of Athens by Vassilis Marinos, Georgios Prountzopoulos, Dimitra Papouli, Dionisia Michalopoulou, Vassiliki Eleftheriou

“…The qualitative evaluation of the foundation under static conditions indicates no immediate risk of failure, as no accelerated movement has been observed and the monument’s tilt remains well below critical values. Time-dependent settlements are not expected from any clay layers in the artificial fills. …”
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Efficient Learning of Hyperrectangular Invariant Sets Using Gaussian Processes by Michael Enqi Cao, Matthieu Bloch, Samuel Coogan

“…We present a method for efficiently computing reachable sets and forward invariant sets for continuous-time systems with dynamics that include unknown components. …”
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Maximizing efficiency and performance of water distribution systems through the implementation of optimization algorithms: A comprehensive analysis of valve and chlorine booster pl... by Mohamadreza Najarzadegan, Mehrtash Eskandaripour

“…Additionally, the SMA algorithm outperformed GA in terms of computational efficiency and solution quality, achieving a 12 % lower error margin and a 33 % reduction in computational time. The study also explores critical trade-offs between the number of FCVs and chlorine boosters, highlighting their impact on cost and system reliability. …”
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Development of a Hybridized Model for Predicting the Life Span of Power Transformers by O.O. Olaluwoye, A.A. Okubanjo, O.K. Oyetola, P.O. Alao, O.G. Olasunkanmi

“…The life span of the transformer was determined by adding the service age at any point in time to the remaining lifetime at that point. A GUI of the hybridised model was developed using SIMULINK blocks. …”
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Optimization of Transformer Windings Based on FEA-XGBoost and NSGA-III Algorithm by Shi Bai-di, Jiang Yong-feng, Shang Jing-yu, Bao Ye-feng, Chen Bing-yan, Yang Ke

“…XGBoost shows better accuracy and consumes much less time compared to analytical and FEA methods. Subsequently, the presented multiobjective model is optimized using multiobjective algorithms and the NSGA-III shows the best performance among the NSGA-II, MOPSO, and MODE. …”
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Rapid in vitro method to assemble and transfer DNA fragments into the JCVI-syn3B minimal synthetic bacterial genome through Cre/loxP system by Atsuko Uenoyama, Hana Kiyama, Mone Mimura, Makoto Miyata

“…However, the construction process is challenging and time-consuming due to various issues, including the inhibition of E. coli growth and unexpected recombination, especially with AT-rich DNA sequences such as those found in Mycoplasma genes. …”
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Effectiveness of Education based on meta cognitive-cognitive-behavioral model and proficiency of making an app to problem-solving style in dropout students by Fatemeh Ahmadi, Saeed Moosavipour

“…This research showed that the difference between the 3 groups in non-constructive style wasn’t significant, because academic failure leads to the formation of negative self-concept, which takes time to change. The difference between the 3 groups in the constructive style was significant. …”
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On the Measurement of Laser Lines in 3D Space with Uncertainty Estimation by Ivan De Boi, Nasser Ghaderi, Steve Vanlanduit, Rudi Penne

“…We also offer insights into the optimal number of board positions and the number of repeated laser dot measurements, which are both the main time-consuming factors in practice. In summary, our proposed method represents a significant advancement in the field of laser-based system calibration, offering a robust and efficient solution.…”
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Polysaccharide Hydrogel-Assisted Biosensing Platforms for Point-of-Care Use by Sang-Uk Kim, Young Jun Kim, Tae Hee Lee

“…Because the increasing demand for testing cannot be met by a centralized laboratory-based strategy, rapid and frequent testing at the right time and place will be key to increasing health and safety. …”
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Adsorption of Lead(II) Ions onto Magnetite Nanoparticles by Xue Song Wang, Hai Jie Lu, Lei Zhu, Fei Liu, Jun Jun Ren

“…Magnetite nanoparticles were applied for the removal of lead(II) ions from aqueous solution as a function of pH, contact time, supporting electrolyte concentration and initial analytical Pb(II) ion concentration. …”
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Very Fast and Accurate Procedure for the Characterization of Photovoltaic Panels from Datasheet Information by Antonino Laudani, Francesco Riganti Fulginei, Alessandro Salvini, Gabriele Maria Lozito, Salvatore Coco

“…The partitioning of the parameters provides a strong advantage in terms of convergence, computational costs, and execution time of the present approach. Validations on thousands of photovoltaic panels are presented that show how it is possible to make easy and efficient the extraction process of the five parameters, without taking care of choosing a specific solver algorithm but simply by using any deterministic optimization/minimization technique.…”
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