Knowledge- and Model-Driven Deep Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Federated Edge Learning: Single- and Multi-Agent Frameworks by Yangchen Li, Lingzhi Zhao, Tianle Wang, Lianghui Ding, Feng Yang

“…Numerical results demonstrate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed frameworks in enhancing FL efficiency.…”
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An efficient gradient-based algorithm with descent direction for unconstrained optimization with applications to image restoration and robotic motion control by Sulaiman Mohammed Ibrahim, Aliyu M. Awwal, Maulana Malik, Ruzelan Khalid, Aida Mauziah Benjamin, Mohd Kamal Mohd Nawawi, Elissa Nadia Madi

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Enhancing DBSCAN Accuracy and Computational Efficiency Using Closest Access Point Pre-Clustering for Fingerprint-Based Localization by Abdulmalik Shehu Yaro, Filip Maly, Pavel Prazak

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Augmentation of Nitrogen Removal Efficiency of Aerobic Denitrifying Bacterial Communities by Inorganic Electron Donors via Enclosure Experiments by JIA Junjie, YAN Cihang, HUANG Tinglin, XING Zhenyan, GONG Hui

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Operational Efficiency of Public Hospitals in Greece During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis Using DEA and AHP Models by Athanasios Mitakos, Panagiotis Mpogiatzidis

“…This study evaluates the efficiency of public hospitals in Greece during the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). …”
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Efficient merging and validation of deep learning-based nuclei segmentations in H&E slides from multiple models by Jagadheshwar Balan, Shannon K. McDonnell, Zachary Fogarty, Nicholas B. Larson

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Using ΦX174 DNA as an exogenous reference for measuring mitochondrial DNA copy number by Meagan B. Myers, Roberta A. Mittelstaedt, Robert H. Heflich

“…Quantitative real-time PCR has become a popular method to analyze and quantify changes in the copy number of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and nuclear DNA (nDNA) is often used as an endogenous reference for mtDNA abundance. …”
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Analysis of implementing the Ukrainian healthcare reform in 2023 by Nataliia Sheliemina

“…It is worth noting that the salary of any employee is the main measure of his work efficiency. It is a motivator to improve the quality and treatment efficiency. …”
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A Remarkably Efficient Phase-Transfer Catalyzed Amination of α-Bromo-α, β-Unsaturated Ketones in Water by Alemayehu Mekonnen, Alemu Tesfaye

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Leveraging Text Mining and Network Analysis for the Diffusion of Agricultural Science and Technology Policies in China by Xiaohe Liang, Yu Wu, Jiajia Liu, Jiayu Zhuang, Tong Yuan, Ying Chen, Lizhen Cui, Ailian Zhou, Jiajia Zhou, Tong Li

“…The findings suggest that enhancing policy frameworks and improving policy implementation efficiency will be crucial for facilitating the transition toward sustainable, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. …”
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The Influence of Activity-Based Costing and Just-in-Time on Efficiency Cost Production with Company Size as a Moderation Variable by Fri Medistya Anke Priyono

“… Study This aiming for test the influence of Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Just in Time (JIT) on Efficiency Cost Production (EBP) with Company Size as variable moderation. …”
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Analytical Validation of the Cxbladder^® Triage Plus Assay for Risk Stratification of Hematuria Patients for Urothelial Carcinoma by Justin C. Harvey, David Fletcher, Charles W. Ellen, Megan Colonval, Jody A. Hazlett, Xin Zhou, Jordan M. Newell

“…Intra- and inter-assay variance was low, while extraction efficiency was high. All other pre-specified analytical criteria (linearity, specificity, and accuracy) were met. …”
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Multifactorial criterion evaluation of lubrication efficiency and wear resistance of friction units operating under extreme operating conditions by O. Milanenko, A. Bobro

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Impact of Input Image Resolution on Deep Learning Performance for Side-Scan Sonar Classification: An Accuracy–Efficiency Analysis by Xing Du, Yongfu Sun, Yupeng Song, Wanqing Chi, Lifeng Dong, Xiaolong Zhao

“…This study systematically investigates and quantifies this accuracy–efficiency trade-off in SSS image classification by varying input resolution. …”
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Assessing the internationalization efficiency of China’s higher vocational education: a DEA-Malmquist and three-stage DEA analysis by Xia Liu, Xuan Zhuang, Yuli Wang, Shanshan Li, Hongfeng Zhang

“…This study evaluates the internationalization efficiency of higher vocational education (HVE) in 30 provinces of China from 2020 to 2023, aiming to identify regional disparities and influencing factors, and to optimize resource allocation for better policy formulation.Quantitative methods such as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), the Malmquist Index, and the three-stage DEA model are employed. …”
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E-Governance in Paracale: A Digital Transformation for Improved Public Service Delivery and Citizen Engagement by Marlo Dela Peña

“…The research aims to assess the functionality, reliability, usability, performance efficiency, compatibility, maintainability, portability, and security of the e-governance platform using the ISO 25010:2011 standard. …”
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Enabling efficient sizing of hybrid power plants: a surrogate-based approach to energy management system modeling by C. Assaad, J. P. M. Leon, J. Quick, T. Göçmen, S. Ghazouani, K. Das

“…To address the need for a computationally efficient and accurate model that enables quantitative assessment of HPPs, we evaluate the potential of surrogate models to replace a high-fidelity EMS participating in the day-ahead electricity market in Denmark with perfect forecasts. …”
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Estimating Snow Coverage Percentage on Solar Panels Using Drone Imagery and Machine Learning for Enhanced Energy Efficiency by Ashraf Saleem, Ali Awad, Amna Mazen, Zoe Mazurkiewicz, Ana Dyreson

“…Snow accumulation on solar panels presents a significant challenge to energy generation in snowy regions, reducing the efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and impacting economic viability. …”
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Implementation of the Models of Operational Research for the Solution of the CNC Machines Life Cycle by Šaffová Damiána, Petráš Dávid, Mykhei Maksym

“…We used quantitative mathematical models of operational research. …”
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Identification of Structural Sealant Damage in Hidden Frame Glass Curtain Wall Based on Curvature Mode by Yuqin Yan, Xiangcheng Wang, Xiaonan Li, Xin Zhang, Fan Yang, Jie Sun

“…The peak value of the FCMD mutation region enables precise damage localization. A quantitative damage identification threshold of 0.1205 was derived from FCMD distribution characteristics in boundary regions. …”
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