Modeling Non-Normal Distributions with Mixed Third-Order Polynomials of Standard Normal and Logistic Variables by Mohan D. Pant, Aditya Chakraborty, Ismail El Moudden

“…Continuous data associated with many real-world events often exhibit non-normal characteristics, which contribute to the difficulty of accurately modeling such data with statistical procedures that rely on normality assumptions. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Double Blind Trial of Ciclosporin versus Prednisolone in the Management of Leprosy Patients with New Type 1 Reaction, in Ethiopia. by Saba M Lambert, Digafe T Alembo, Shimelis D Nigusse, Lawrence K Yamuah, Stephen L Walker, Diana N J Lockwood

“…Improvements in nerve function both, new and old, sensory (66% vs 49%) and motor (75% vs 74%) loss were higher (but not significantly so) in the patients on CnP. …”
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Blockchain and Game Theory-Based Strategies for Anti-Jamming and Eavesdropping in EH-CR Networks by Haifeng Hou, Ruiquan Lin, Jun Wang, Sheng Li, Wencheng Chen

“…We propose a utility function applicable to a single time slot. The blockchain uses Smart Contract (SC) technology to set rewards and punishments for users’ channel selection behavior and adjust mining difficulty. …”
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ANALYSIS OF PATIENTS’ EXAMINATION WITH UNSATISFACTORY ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT RESULTS OF HARD TISSUES OF TEETH AND DENTAL ROWS OF NON-REMOVABLE DENTURES by I.N. Yarina

“…Prosthetics of non-removable structures of prosthetics has a number of advantages: complete rehabilitation of biting function, chewing efficiency, aesthetic norm of a smile. …”
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Basketball teaching methods based on 3D-Convolutional neural network by Chao Huang, Xian Wu

“…However, existing recognition methods typically have limitations, such as inadequate modeling capabilities for complex actions, low accuracy under occlusion and perspective changes, and difficulty meeting real-time requirements. The study optimized the single-shot multibox detector algorithm by introducing the focal loss function and other means. …”
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A stepped approach for the management of symptomatic internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint by Candan Efeoglu, Aylin Sipahi Calis, Huseyin Koca, Esra Yuksel

“…Parameters recorded were pain-free inter-incisal opening, spontaneous pain, pain on function, difficulty on chewing, and perceived disability on jaw movements. …”
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Study on Multiobjective Path Optimization of Plant Protection Robots Based on Improved ACO‐DWA Algorithm by Jing Niu, Chuanyan Shen, Lipeng Zhang, Guanghao Gao, Jiahao Zheng

“…Then, using the improved ACO‐DWA algorithm, the robot access cost was integrated into the objective function of the search node, and the path planning was carried out online based on the environment grid map. …”
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Smart Forest Navigation System Using LoRa and Dynamic Pathfinding by Isha Nevatia, Vraj Chaudhary, M. Thurai Pandian

“…Path optimization is handled by the D<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${}^{\ast }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> Lite algorithm, which adapts to terrain changes and obstacle updates, using a cost function that accounts for terrain difficulty and energy efficiency. …”
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Parenting, identity development, internalizing symptoms, and alcohol use: a cross-sectional study in a group of Italian adolescents by Pellerone M, Tolini G, Polopoli C

“…Monica Pellerone, Giacomo Tolini, Caterina Polopoli Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, &amp;ldquo;Kore&amp;rdquo; University of Enna, Enna, Italy Background: Literature has demonstrated the adaptive function of identity development and parenting toward manifestation of problem behaviors in adolescence. …”
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Supervised Reinforcement Learning-Based Collaborative Master–Slave Harvest Control Study in Wheat by Zhikai Ma, Chao Zhang, Wei Wang, Hao Wang, Helong Yu, Chunjiang Zhao

“…Secondly, in order to improve the effect of agricultural machine operation, considering the actual grain unloading operation scene and combining the smoothness of operation and the safety of unloading, a new reward function in the supervised reinforcement learning algorithm is designed. …”
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Study on Few-Shot Fault Diagnosis Method for Marine Fuel Systems Based on DT-SViT-KNN by Shankai Li, Liang Qi, Jiayu Shi, Han Xiao, Bin Da, Runkang Tang, Danfeng Zuo

“…Meanwhile, a Weighted-Similarity loss function is designed using similarity labels and penalty coefficients, enhancing the model’s ability to discriminate between similar sample pairs. …”
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Development of agricultural pests detection and identification system based on the technology of wireless transmission by Song Gelian, Han Ruizhen, Zhang Yonghua, He Yong

“…In structure, every single platform includes function modules like image acquisition, image processing, feature extraction and classification, GPS and transmission module. …”
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The cercal organ may provide singing tettigoniids a backup sensory system for the detection of eavesdropping bats. by Manfred Hartbauer, Elisabeth Ofner, Viktoria Grossauer, Björn M Siemers

“…The aim of this study was to determine (1) if loud self-generated sound produced by European tettigoniids impairs the detection of pulsed ultrasound and (2) if wind-sensors on the cercal organ function as a sensory backup system for bat detection in tettigoniids. …”
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GES-YOLO: A Light-Weight and Efficient Method for Conveyor Belt Deviation Detection in Mining Environments by Hongwei Wang, Ziming Kou, Yandong Wang

“…Finally, to improve the detection capability for small objects such as conveyor rollers, we introduce the Scaled Intersection over Union (SIoU) loss function, enabling the algorithm to sensitively detect rollers and provide a precise localization for deviation detection. …”
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More than a Bundle? Developing Adaptive Guidance for Task Selection in an Online, Semantic-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program by Ana Rita Batista, Vasiliki Folia, Susana Silva

“…We analyzed accuracy data as a function of activity-related characteristics (complexity scores, sentence- vs. word-level) as well as participants’ spontaneous task selection. …”
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Wireless In Situ Catalytic Electron Signaling‐Mediated Transcriptomic Reprogramming for Neuron Regeneration via Adaptable Antennas by Hoi Man Iao, Chih‐Ying Chen, Ya‐Hui Lin, Wan‐Chi Pan, Chun‐Yi Liang, Hsiu‐Ching Liu, Lo‐Jei Ching, Pei‐Yu Weng, Min‐Ren Chiang, Ru‐Siou Hsu, Tsu‐Chin Chou, I‐Chi Lee, Lun‐De Liao, Li‐An Chu, Shih‐Hwa Chiou, Shang‐Hsiu Hu

“…This in situ catalytic SOCO with noncontact AMF presents an “electromagnetic messenger”‐based therapeutics for reprogramming the neuro‐regeneration and brain function recovery in TBI.…”
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Complete Resection without Any Ostomies by Laparoscopic Extended Surgery for Locally Advanced T4 Sigmoid Colon Cancer Invading the Urinary Bladder and Ureter by Atsushi Ogura, Tsukasa Aritake, Satoru Kawai, Shigeki Yamamoto, Kenji Takagi, Kiyotaka Kawai, Takashi Maeda, Ryutaro Kobayashi, Natsuki Nagano, Satoaki Kamiya

“…This patient was discharged on the 28th day after surgery without any ostomies and urinary functional disorders. The magnified view by laparoscopic techniques from multiple directions would enable surgeons to set surgical landmarks for another approach, which is the key for safe and feasible laparoscopic surgery in patients with locally advanced T4 colorectal cancer.…”
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Content Validity of the Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale in Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia by Michele Potashman, Katja Rudell, Naomi Suminski, Rinchen Doma, Maggie Heinrich, Linda Abetz-Webb, Melissa Wolfe Beiner, Vlad Coric, Liana S. Rosenthal, Sheng-Han Kuo, Theresa Zesiewicz, Terry D. Fife, Bart van de Warrenburg, Giovanni Ristori, Matthis Synofzik, Sub Subramony, Susan Perlman, Jeremy D. Schmahmann, Gil L’Italien

“…Individuals with SCA reported that all FARS-ADL items were relevant; Gait and Walking (n = 7/7), Bladder Function (n = 6/7), and Falling (n = 6/7) were considered extremely relevant. …”
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The efficacy and pharmacological mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of spinal cord injury by Yu Jiang, Gang Liu, Bowen Deng, Huizhong Bai, Xiaohong Mu

“…The meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group, the Chinese medicine group significantly improved sensory function (ASIS-SIS), motor function (ASIS-MS), activities of daily living (BI), and pain levels (VAS) in patients with SCI: ASIS-SIS: standardized mean difference (SMD) = 11.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) (10.52, 12.51), p = 0.02 < 0.05, heterogeneity (I2) = 45%;ASIS-MS: SMD = 7.46, 95% CI (6.03, 8.9), p < 0.00001, I2 = 66% BI: SMD = 6.73, 95% CI (5.60, 7.89), p = 0.0001, I2 = 62%;VAS: SMD = -1.05, 95% CI (-1.43, -0.67), p < 0.00001, I2 = 89%.From the 41 Chinese medicine prescriptions for SCI treatment, 9 core herbs were selected based on their frequent use and strong correlation. …”
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Surgical Management of Bilateral Superolateral Displacement of Condylar Segment with Intracapsular Fracture in Complex Facial Trauma: A Case Report by Divya Suvarna Dixit, Nitin Bhola, Bhushan Mundada, Deepankar Shukla

“…These fractures can involve several bones, making treatment more challenging in achieving both functional and aesthetic rehabilitation due to the complexity of the anatomical structures involved. …”
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