Demand-aware traffic cooperation for self-organizing cognitive small-cell networks by Changhua Yao, Lei Zhu, Yongxing Jia, Lei Wang

“…To solve the distributed self-organizing traffic cooperation coalition formation problem, we propose three coalition formation algorithms: the first one is the Binary Preferring Traffic Cooperation Coalition Formation Algorithm based on the traditional Binary Preferring order; the second one is the Best Selection Traffic Cooperation Coalition Formation Algorithm based on the functional Best Selection order to improve the converging speed; and the third one is the Probabilistic Decision Traffic Cooperation Coalition Formation Algorithm based on the functional Probabilistic Decision order to improve the performance of the formed coalition. …”
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Distance Conversion Factors for In Situ H-Field Emissions Tests by Jordi Sole-Lloveras, Yasutoshi Yoshioka, Manuel Anon-Cancela, Thilo Kootz, Ferran Silva, Marco A. Azpurua

“…An algorithm is developed to extract the H-field strengths normalized to the reference distance and then, through methods for optimal detection of changepoints, such a normalized curve is fitted to a piece-wise linear function that becomes the generalized distance conversion factor, presented in the form of simplified equations. …”
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The influence of shot noise on the performance of phase singularity-based refractometric sensors by Maslova Valeria, Ermolaev Georgy, Andrianov Evgeny S., Arsenin Aleksey V., Volkov Valentyn S., Baranov Denis G.

“…This raises a natural question: What happens with the sensitivity and resolution of such a sensor when it operates close to a zero of the response function, where the detected signal may be greatly influenced by various noise sources? …”
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Construction of an Ecological Security Structure in Fuzhou City of Jiangxi Provicne Based on an MCR Model by Chen Qun, Liu Pinghui, Zhu Chuanmin

“…A minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) model was constructed by selecting various land use factors, soil and water conservation function importance, and ecological sensitivity. …”
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Gut microbiome composition and diversity of wild-caught and hatchery-bred milkfish (Chanos chanos) fry by Gardel Xyza L. Silvederio, Therese F. Javellana, Ande Bryle N. Genciana, Maria Alexandra G. Fontanilla, Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar, Fredson H. Huervana, Carmelo S. del Castillo

“…Milkfish is the most produced finfish in the Philippines, with approximately 75 % of its fry sourced from hatcheries. Despite numerous studies on gut microbiota of wild and cultured fish species, the diversity and functional roles of the milkfish fry gut microbiome remain poorly understood. …”
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An Underground Goaf Locating Framework Based on D-InSAR with Three Different Prior Geological Information Conditions by Kewei Zhang, Yunjia Wang, Feng Zhao, Zhanguo Ma, Guangqian Zou, Teng Wang, Nianbin Zhang, Wenqi Huo, Xinpeng Diao, Dawei Zhou, Zhongwei Shen

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A thorough assessment of 10-MDP primers in modern dental adhesive systems by Ahmed A Abduljawad, Harraa SM Salih, Omar F Tawfiq

“…Aims: This paper comprehensively reviewed current knowledge on the functional monomer 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate. …”
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Historical traces in Southern Grevena during Ottoman occupation by Vasileios D. Spanos

“…Regarding the content of each settlement, the time of its creation (or the first reference to the sources) and dissolution (if it does not exist today) of the settlements, the presentation of population data and data on ownership status, information on the economic and social life (functioning of schools, notable events, monuments of a mainly ecclesiastical nature) and anything else deemed worthy of mention were taken into account. …”
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Validation of the inadequate delivery of oxygen index in an adult cardiovascular intensive care unitCentral MessagePerspective by Heather Holman, BS, Dimitar Baronov, PhD, Jeff McMurray, MD, Arman Kilic, MD, Marc Katz, MD, Sanford Zeigler, MD

“…Conclusions: The IDO2 index is capable of detecting SvO2 ≤50% with good discriminatory function in non-MCS CVICU patients in a variety of monitoring situations. …”
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Approaches used to prevent and reduce the use of restrictive practices on adults with learning disabilities: a realist review by Joy Duxbury, Alina Haines-Delmont, John Baker, Peter Baker, Gary Bourlet, Elaine Craig, James Ridley, Rachel Whyte, Beth Morrison, Michaela Thomson, Anthony Tsang, Tella Lantta

“…The main literature searches were then conducted using six databases: Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ProQuest), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (EBSCO), MEDLINE (Ovid), PsycInfo (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid) and Web of Science Core Collection (Emerging Sources Citation Index). The search covered evidence from 1 January 2001 up to 21 July 2021 and yielded 16,775 hits, which were then reduced to 14,383, after using EndNote X9’s (2013) inbuilt duplication detection function and manual de-duplication. …”
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Interfacial Reaction of Sn-Ag-Cu Lead-Free Solder Alloy on Cu: A Review by Liu Mei Lee, Ahmad Azmin Mohamad

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Research progress on in-situ catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin by ZHAO Yuying, ZHAN Jiahui, HU Rui, LUO Gang, ZHANG Shicheng*

“…It utilizes solvents or lignin′s functional groups as hydrogen sources. During the catalytic process, hydrogen is generated in situ and acts on the substrate, achieving efficient value-added conversion. …”
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Bovine PMN responses to extracellular vesicles released by Besnoitia besnoiti tachyzoites and B. besnoiti-infected host cells by Gabriel Espinosa, Constanza Salinas-Varas, Lisbeth Rojas-Barón, Christian Preußer, Elke Pogge von Strandmann, Ulrich Gärtner, Iván Conejeros, Carlos Hermosilla, Anja Taubert

“…Therefore, we tested whether exposure of bovine PMN to EVs from different cellular sources affects classical PMN effector functions and cytokine/chemokine secretion. …”
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Bisecting GlcNAc expression by bone marrow stromal cells modulates TGF-β1-driven macrophage polarization in myeloid leukemias by Jingjing Feng, Junjie Gou, Yi Wang, Wei Wei, Yihan Ma, Xueting Ren, Chongfu Zhao, Xiaoliang Cheng, Lei Lei, Zengqi Tan, Feng Guan, Xiang Li

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Egyptian pediatric kidney transplantation: highlights on post-transplant follow-up and management of complications by the Egyptian Pediatric Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee... by Bahia Moustafa, Neveen A. Soliman, Ihab Shaheen, Ahmed Badr, Fatma M. Atia, Mohamed K. El Hatw, Engy Adel Mogahed, Mona EL-Ghamrawy, Khaled El Khashab, Noha Shaheen, Mohamad G. Shouman, Abeer Selim, Magdy El-Sharkawy, Tarek Abd El Azeem, Mohamad Esmat, Manal Salman, Bedeir Ali-El-Dein, Mona Abdel Rahim, Muhamed A. El-Hadedy, Moatasem Elsayed Ghoneim, Mai S. Korkor, Tarek E. I. Omar, Yasser Amer, Ashraf Abdel Baky, On Behalf of Egyptian Pediatric Clinical Practice Guideline Committee

“…Infections, rejection, recurrence, malignancy, bone problems, hypertension, and surgical complications are the most important challenges that require prevention, early detection, and management. Chronic allograft nephropathy needs different approaches based on its related causes, allograft pathology, graft function, and availability of re-transplantation. …”
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The importance of quantitative EGG for patients in a vegetative state in benzodiazepine test interpretation by L. N. Nerobkova, Yu. B. Filatova, A. L. Pylev, O. Yu. Kats

“…Using the multiparameter method of EEG analysis with a complex study of coherent interband links with topographic mapping and localization of equivalent dipole sources of individual EEG components, characteristic signs of changes in intercentral neuronal connections at different stages of a vegetative state were obtained, features of structural and functional interrelations for patients in a vegetative state in benzodiazepine test interpretation of which identification can represent and interest for the output prediction and selection of adequate therapy.…”
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Data‐sharing strategies in medical consortium based on master‐slave multichain and federated learning by Bohan Kang, Ning Zhang, Jianming Zhu

“…Meanwhile, by quantifying the utility function and the optimization constraint of participants, this paper designs the cooperative incentive mechanism of medical consortium in multi‐leader Stackelberg game to solve the optimal decision and pricing selection of the master‐slave multichain. …”
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Manufacturing Consent for the 2018 Elections in Venezuela and Colombia by Alan MacLeod

“…Furthermore, by conducting a series of 27 interviews with journalists covering the two countries, it finds evidence to support Herman and Chomsky’s theories about the pre-selection of journalists and how ownership and management, sources and flak influence the output of media. …”
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Introduction to ORC–VCC Systems: A Review by Tomasz Suchocki

“…The key innovation lies in the development of an advanced coupling mechanism that seamlessly connects the ORC and VCC, enabling more efficient utilization of low-grade heat sources. By optimizing working fluid selection and implementing a shared shaft connection between the ORC turbine and VCC compressor, the system achieves dual functionality—simultaneous electricity generation and cooling—with higher efficiency than conventional methods. …”
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Growth and Form Trait Variation Analysis Among Different Clones of Michelia chapensis by Zhixi DENG, Baishuan LYU, Rong HUANG, Limin ZHOU, Runhui WANG, Li CHEN, Zhijun LAI, Jiaqi CHEN, Jie ZHU, Ruping WEI, Huiquan ZHENG

“…【Objective】The study was aimed at the screening of superior germplasmls of Michelia chapensis with an objective to lay a foundation of the selection and breeding project of this species.【Method】A total of 213 M. chapensis grafted clones derived from different regions of Guangdong, Hunan, Jiangxi were tested in National Forest Tree Germplasm Resource Bank of Magnoliaceae of Longshan in Guangdong (China) for their growth performance and form traits. …”
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