Comparison of different downscaling schemes for obtaining regional high-resolution soil moisture data by Yulin Shangguan, Cheng Tong, Zhou Shi, Hongquan Wang, Xiaodong Deng

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Comparison of Different HIV-1 Resistance Interpretation Tools for Next-Generation Sequencing in Italy by Daniele Armenia, Luca Carioti, Valeria Micheli, Isabella Bon, Tiziano Allice, Celestino Bonura, Bianca Bruzzone, Fiorenza Bracchitta, Francesco Cerutti, Giovanni Maurizio Giammanco, Federica Stefanelli, Maria Addolorata Bonifacio, Ada Bertoli, Marialinda Vatteroni, Gabriele Ibba, Federica Novazzi, Maria Rosaria Lipsi, Nunzia Cuomo, Ilaria Vicenti, Francesca Ceccherini-Silberstein, Barbara Rossetti, Antonia Bezenchek, Francesco Saladini, Maurizio Zazzi, Maria Mercedes Santoro

“…Background: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is gradually replacing Sanger sequencing for HIV genotypic drug resistance testing (GRT). This work evaluated the concordance among different NGS-GRT interpretation tools in a real-life setting. …”
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Sequence characterization and evolutionary analysis of S-RNase gene among five genera Pomoideae by LIANG Wenjie, XIE Zhiliang, Wuyun Tana

“…The Find Best DNA/Protein Models program of MEGA11 software was used to find out the optimal model suitable for the sequence of 5 genera of Pyridae S-RNase gene, and the corresponding model and algorithm were used to calculate the differentiation between the sequences. …”
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A novel hybrid genetic algorithm and Nelder-Mead approach and it’s application for parameter estimation [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Neha Majhi, Rajashree Mishra

“…Results GANMA outperforms traditional optimization methods in terms of robustness, convergence speed, and solution quality. The hybrid algorithm excels across different function landscapes, including those with high dimensionality and multimodality, which are often encountered in real-world optimization issues. …”
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Meta-Learning-Based Prediction of Different Corn Cultivars from Color Feature Extraction by Abdullah Beyaz, Dilara Gerdan

“…One hundred samples were used for each corn cultivar, and 300 corn grains in total were used for evaluations. Each of nine color parameters (Rmin, Rmean, Rmax, Gmin, Gmean, Gmax, Bmin, Bmean, Bmax) which were obtained from original RGB color channels with maximum and minimum values was evaluated from the digital images of three different corn cultivar grains. …”
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Towards Analysable Chaos-based Cryptosystems: Constructing Difference Distribution Tables for Chaotic Maps by Je Sen Teh, Abubakar Abba

“…This paper introduces a straightforward approach of using chaotic maps in cryptographic algorithms in a way that facilitates cryptanalysis. …”
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Different Modes of Monitoring and Correction of Cardiac Function During Operations Under Extracorporeal Circulation by L. A. Krichevsky, I. A. Kozlov

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Differences in parameter estimates derived from various methods for the ORYZA (v3) Model by Jun-wei TAN, Qing-yun DUAN, Wei GONG, Zhen-hua DI

“…Parameter values may vary with different inversion methods due to equifinality and differences in the estimating processes. …”
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From Halos to Galaxies. VI. Improved Halo Mass Estimation for SDSS Groups and Measurement of the Halo Mass Function by Dingyi Zhao, Yingjie Peng, Yipeng Jing, Xiaohu Yang, Luis C. Ho, Alvio Renzini, Anna R. Gallazzi, Cheqiu Lyu, Roberto Maiolino, Jing Dou, Zeyu Gao, Qiusheng Gu, Filippo Mannucci, Houjun Mo, Bitao Wang, Enci Wang, Kai Wang, Yu-Chen Wang, Bingxiao Xu, Feng Yuan, Xingye Zhu

“…However, the quenching of the central galaxy can decouple the coevolution of its stellar mass and DM halo mass. Different halo assembly histories can also result in significantly different final stellar masses of the central galaxies. …”
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Upper Elevational Limit of Vegetation in the Himalayas Identified from Landsat Images by Bo Wei, Yili Zhang, Linshan Liu, Binghua Zhang, Dianqing Gong, Changjun Gu, Lanhui Li, Basanta Paudel

“…Subsequently, the Canny edge detection algorithm was applied to identify vegetation edge pixels, and elevation differences were utilized to determine the upper edges of the vegetation. …”
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PROBLEM SETTING AND SOLUTION OF THE RESPONSE CORRECTION OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE AIR TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE VICINITY OF THE FIELD BY MEANS OF THE GENETIC ALGORITHM by G. N. Lebedev, V. B. Malygin, D. A. Mikhaylin

“…The estimation of additional aviation fuel consumption is used as optimal choice evaluation criterion.The advantages of the genetic algorithm application at decision-making in comparison with today’s “team” solution of the conflict “departure – arrival” in the airfield area are shown.…”
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Shell and tube heat exchanger optimization: A critical literature assessment and fairness-based comparative performance analysis of meta-heuristic algorithms by Samet Gürgen

“…This study aimed to perform algorithm performance for STHE optimization by integrating a fair evaluation approach. …”
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Adaptive Handover Decision Algorithm Based on Multi-Influence Factors through Carrier Aggregation Implementation in LTE-Advanced System by Ibraheem Shayea, Mahamod Ismail, Rosdiadee Nordin, Hafizal Mohamad

“…MIF-AHODA adaptively makes handover decisions based on different decision algorithms, which are selected based on the handover scenario type and resource availability. …”
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Efficient Discovery of Association Rules in E-Commerce: Comparing Candidate Generation and Pattern Growth Techniques by Ioan Daniel Hunyadi, Nicolae Constantinescu, Oana-Adriana Țicleanu

“…This paper addresses this gap by evaluating both algorithms in terms of execution time, memory consumption, rule generation volume, and rule strength (support, confidence, and lift). …”
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Improved self-calibration image enhancement algorithm based on attention mechanism and its application in maritime low-light images by Li SU, Shihao CUI

“…The results show that when compared with the original unimproved algorithm, the improved algorithm not only improves the image brightness, but also provides higher color richness and no color distortion, while improving the standard deviation by an average of 20.01%, reducing the natural image quality evaluation by 9.16%, and improving the average gradient and information entropy by 23.68% and 6.46% respectively.ConclusionThe improved algorithm represents a breakthrough in image visual quality, enabling the better enhancement of maritime low-light images in different environments.…”
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Integration of the reptile search algorithm and the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system enhances standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index forecasting by Zahra Kayhomayoon, Mohammad Javad Bahmani, Sami Ghordoyee Milan, Ommolbanin Bazrafshan, Ronny Berndtsson

“…Abstract A novel metaheuristic algorithm called the reptile search algorithm (RSA) was introduced in conjunction with artificial neural fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) for the estimation of standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI). …”
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Design of a novel noise resilient algorithm for fault detection in wind turbines on supervisory control and data acquisition system by Muhammad Irfan, Nabeel Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Abubakar, Zohaib Mushtaq, Tomasz Jakubowski, Paweł Sokołowski, Grzegorz Nawalany, Saifur Rahman

“…Multiple Evaluation metrics were employed to assess the performance of the proposed model under different signal-to-noise conditions.…”
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A Decision Support System for Classifying Suppliers Based on Machine Learning Techniques: A Case Study in the Aeronautics Industry by Ana Claudia Andrade Ferreira, Alexandre Ferreira de Pinho, Matheus Brendon Francisco, Laercio Almeida de Siqueira, Guilherme Augusto Vilas Boas Vasconcelos

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Research on the Optimization Method of Visual Sensor Calibration Combining Convex Lens Imaging with the Bionic Algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation by Qingdong Wu, Jijun Miao, Zhaohui Liu, Jiaxiu Chang

“…To improve the accuracy of camera calibration, a novel optimization method is proposed in this paper, which combines convex lens imaging with the bionic algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation (CLI-WPP). During the optimization process, the internal parameters and radial distortion parameters of the camera are regarded as the search targets of the bionic algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation, and the reprojection error of the calibration results is used as the fitness evaluation criterion of the bionic algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation. …”
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A Real-Time High-Resolution Multi-Focus Image Fusion Algorithm Based on Multi-Scale Feature Aggregation by Huawei Chen, Xingkai Du, Hongchuan Huang, Tingyu Zhao

“…The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm excels in both focused region extraction and computational efficiency evaluation. …”
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