Improving the Reliability of Biometric Authentication Processes Using a Model for Reducing Data Drift by Vladimir Zh. Kuklin, Naur Z. Ivanov, Alexander N. Muranov, Islam A. Alexandrov, Elena Yu. Linskaya

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Surgical treatment of tumors and spondylitis of the cervical spine in children: what does 20-year monocentric experience with the syndromic approach reveal? by D.A. Glukhov, A.Yu. Mushkin

“…The following parameters were evaluated: the effectiveness of perioperative use of halo-fixation, surgical approaches, methods of reconstruction and stabilization of the spine, dynamics of pain syndrome and neurological disorders, and the structure of postoperative complications. The material was statistically processed using nonparametric analysis methods. …”
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A novel hybrid adaptive strategy for real-time dispatch and scheduling in renewable-integrated EV charging stations by Guo Hao, Qiu Pengfei, Zhang Jiahui, Bai Xiang, Yan Laiqing, Zia Ullah

“…Its deterministic MILP structure also lays a strong foundation for future integration with predictive or learning-based strategies in adaptive EV infrastructure planning.…”
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A Massive Image Recognition Algorithm Based on Attribute Modelling and Knowledge Acquisition by Guohua Li, An Liu, Huajie Shen

“…For the complexity of association relationships between attributes of incomplete data, a single-output subnetwork modelling method for incomplete data is proposed to build a neural network model with each missing attribute as output alone and other attributes as input in turn, and the network structure can deeply portray the association relationships between each attribute and other attributes. …”
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Public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-based focus group study by Simon N Williams, Christopher J Armitage, Tova Tampe, Kimberly Dienes

“…Objective This study explored UK public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This qualitative study comprised five focus groups, carried out online during the early stages of the UK’s stay at home order (‘lockdown’), and analysed using a thematic approach.Setting Focus groups took place via online videoconferencing.Participants Participants (n=27) were all UK residents aged 18 years and older, representing a range of gender, ethnic, age and occupational backgrounds.Results Qualitative analysis revealed four main themes: (1) loss—participants’ loss of (in-person) social interaction, loss of income and loss of structure and routine led to psychological and emotional ‘losses’ such as loss of motivation, loss of meaning and loss of self-worth; (2) criticisms of government communication—participants reported a lack of trust in government and a lack of clarity in the guidelines around social distancing and isolation; (3) adherence—participants reported high self-adherence to social distancing guidelines but reported seeing or hearing of non-adherence in others; (4) uncertainty around social reintegration and the future—some participants felt they would have lingering concerns over social contact while others were eager to return to high levels of social activity.Most participants, and particularly those in low-paid or precarious employment, reported feeling that the social distancing and isolation associated with COVID-19 policy has had negative impacts on their mental health and well-being during the early stages of the UK’s ‘lockdown’.Conclusions A rapid response is necessary in terms of public health programming to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 social distancing and isolation. …”
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Cinical, morphological and functional comparisons in acute period of ischemic hemispheric stroke by A. A. Kuznetsov

“…Following correlations were revealed: lateralization of medial brain structures - spectral rating of delta-range of affected hemisphere (R=0,38, p<0,05), lateralization of medial brain structures - spectral rating of theta-range of affected hemisphere (R=-0,35, p<0,05), «lateralization of medial brain structures - spectral rating of theta-2-subrange of affected hemisphere» (R=-0,33, p<0,05), the lateral ventricle dilatation - spectral rating of alpha-2-subrange of intact hemisphere (R=0,33, p<0,05). …”
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Highly programmable 4D printed multi-shape gradient metamaterials and multifunctional devices by Chunli Yang, Xiaozhou Xin, Wenjun Zhao, Cheng Lin, Liwu Liu, Yanju Liu, Jinsong Leng

“…More importantly, 4D printed multi-responsive shape memory polymer gradient metamaterials can be programmed in situ without additional infrastructure for multi-functional mechanical functions, paving the way for the realization of multiple functions of a single structure. …”
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The eusocial non-code: Unveiling the impact of noncoding RNAs on Hymenoptera eusocial evolution by Egor Lebedev, Daniil Smutin, Pavel Timkin, Danil Kotelnikov, Amir Taldaev, Nick Panushev, Leonid Adonin

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Torsion and Axial Deformations of Chalcogen Helical Chains (S, Se, Te): First Principles Calculations Using Line Symmetry Groups by Robert A. Evarestov, Vitaly V. Porsev, Dmitry D. Kuruch, Polina Yu. Cherezova

“…The atomic structure, electronic, phonon, and optical properties of chalcogen helical chains (S, Se, Te) were studied using line symmetry groups and DFT calculations. …”
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Characterization of Telecare Conversations on Lifestyle Management and Their Relation to Health Care Utilization for Patients with Heart Failure: Mixed Methods Study by Mojisola Erdt, Sakinah Binte Yusof, Liquan Chai, Siti Umairah Md Salleh, Zhengyuan Liu, Halimah Binte Sarim, Geok Choo Lim, Hazel Lim, Nur Farah Ain Suhaimi, Lin Yulong, Yang Guo, Angela Ng, Sharon Ong, Bryan Peide Choo, Sheldon Lee, Huang Weiliang, Hong Choon Oh, Maria Klara Wolters, Nancy F Chen, Pavitra Krishnaswamy

“…However, the understanding of the content and structure of these interactions and how they relate to health care utilization remains incomplete. …”
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An Analysis of the Role of Political Power in Shariah Implementation from a Jurisprudential Perspective by Mohammad Sadegh Yousefi Moghadam, Seyyed Mohsen Al Nabi

“…Given the contemporary focus on Sharīah implementation by various Shia and Sunni groups and organizations, the article addresses the question of the appropriate institutional structure responsible for implementing Sharīah. The article argues that, particularly in Sunni jurisprudence, there is a lack of a systematic approach or program for Sharīah implementation, and political jurisprudence has not been directed towards a specific political structure. …”
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Development of scale to measure teachers’ curriculum assessment by Fatmir Mehmeti, Artan Reshani, Erdoğan Tezci

“…Based on the EFA, 31 items and 8 factor structures were identified. CFA results showed adequate fit indices for the 8-factor structure. …”
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The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Squalus cubensis and Comparative Mitogenomics and Phylomitogenomics of the Family Squalidae by Katie Skufca, J. Antonio Baeza

“…The secondary structure of the control region contains many hairpin loop structures. …”
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DArTSNP based genetic diversity analyses in cassava (Manihote esculenta [Cranz]) genotypes sourced from different regions revealed high level of diversity within population. by Neim Semman Abadura, Abush Tesfaye Abebe, Ismail Yusuf Rabbi, Tewodros Mulualem Beyene, Wosene Gebresellassie Abtew

“…The high average PIC (0.44), expected heterozygosity (0.50), major allele (0.61) and minor allele (0.28) frequency showed the existence of high variation in the study populations. Population structure analysis grouped the panels into six structures with the existence of admixtures. …”
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Narrative production abilities of children with autism by Tal Naman, Sveta Fichman, Carmit Altman, Nufar Sukenik

“…Macrostructure analysis examined the organization and structure of the narratives while microstructure analysis focused on linguistic elements such as syntax and word use. …”
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Resilience and adjustment trajectories amongst children in displacement-affected communities in Zarqa, Jordan by Sabrina Hermosilla, Janna Metzler, Kevin Savage, Alastair Ager

“…Attending child-focused programming did not significantly impact primary outcomes…”
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TwinCons: Conservation score for uncovering deep sequence similarity and divergence. by Petar I Penev, Claudia Alvarez-Carreño, Eric Smith, Anton S Petrov, Loren Dean Williams

“…Structure is more conserved than sequence. TwinCons highlights alternative sequences of conserved structures. …”
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A novel method for assessing time zero of cementitious pastes using ultrasonic pulse in corrugated tubes (UPCT) by Aviz Palma e Silva Arthur, Santos Karyne, Capuzzo Valdirene, Bettencourt Ribeiro Antonio, Pereira Custódio João

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Tetrahymena ATG8 homologs, TtATG8A and TtATG8B, are responsible for mitochondrial degradation induced by starvation by Shinya Matsuda, Chieko Saito, Mami Nomura, Hitomi Kawahara, Noboru Mizushima, Kentaro Nakano

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Simulation of CIGS Thin Film Solar Cells Using AMPS-1D by J.R. Ray, C.J. Panchal, M.S. Desai, U.B. Trivedi

“…The solar cell structure based on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) as the absorber layer, cadmium sulfide (CdS) as a buffer layer un-doped (i) and Aluminium (Al) doped zinc oxide (ZnO) as a window layer was simulated using the one dimensional simulation program called analysis of microelectronic and photonic structures (AMPS-1D). …”
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