Speech Enhancement Using Joint DNN-NMF Model Learned with Multi-Objective Frequency Differential Spectrum Loss Function by Matin Pashaian, Sanaz Seyedin

“…The conventional MSE loss function computes the discrepancy between the estimated speech and clean speech across all frequencies, disregarding the process of changing amplitude in the frequency domain which contains valuable information. …”
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On the Adversarial Robustness of Decision Trees and a Symmetry Defense by Blerta Lindqvist

“…Gradient-boosting decision tree classifiers (GBDTs) are susceptible to adversarial perturbation attacks that change inputs slightly to cause misclassification. …”
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Multimodal smoking cessation treatment combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and nicotine replacement in veterans with posttraumatic... by Jonathan R Young, Carri S Polick, Andrew M Michael, Moritz Dannhauer, Jeffrey T Galla, Mariah K Evans, Addison Troutman, Angela C Kirby, Michelle F Dennis, Claire W Papanikolas, Zhi-De Deng, Scott D Moore, Eric A Dedert, Merideth A Addicott, Lawrence G Appelbaum, Jean C Beckham

“…The success of iTBS will be evaluated through self-reported nicotine use, cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and abstinence following quit date (confirmed by bioverification) along with evaluation for target engagement through neuroimaging changes, specifically connectivity differences between the insula and other regions of interest.…”
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« Ilé Tuntun » à La Havane by Alain Konen

“…In some ways, these efforts of Ilé Tuntun show continuity with similar attempts that have been made in the past, but they also exemplify more contemporary changes in the Cuban ritual field. However, judging by the reactions of numerous babalawos based in Havana, they appear to be controversial for two reasons. …”
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Multilevel Analysis of Ground Beetle Responses to Forest Management: Integrating Species Composition, Morphological Traits and Developmental Instability by Dominik Stočes, Jan Šipoš

“…Traditional approaches that rely on averaged identity‐based descriptors often overlook phenotypic plasticity and functional trait variability, potentially masking species‐specific responses to environmental changes. To address this, we applied a three‐layered analytical approach to address this gap, utilising ground beetle occurrence and morphological trait data from Podyjí National Park, Czech Republic. …”
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Les bois de construction du boulevard Dr Henri-Henrot à Reims/Durocortorum by Willy Tegel

“…The exceptional number of wooden elements recovered on site not only provides information on the state of the forest at that time, but also on its management, both of which may be related to changing environmental conditions and socio-economic processes. …”
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Cold War as Social Conflict, Iron Curtains and Application of Dѐtente Policy as Cold War Concept by Effiong Ekpo, Udeoji Ebele Angela

“…The ideological perspective to the conflict makes the difference and the primary justification to the distrust by the two superpowers and their allies that created a reality to the ordinary man in the society beyond the operative objectives. …”
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The interplay of trophic interactions and game dynamics gives rise to life-history trade-offs, consistent personalities, and predator–prey and aggression power laws by Mohammad Salahshour

“…Ecological processes and evolutionary change are increasingly recognized as intimately linked. …”
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A Novel Case Base Reasoning and Frequent Pattern Based Decision Support System for Mitigating Software Risk Factors by Muhammad Asif, Jamil Ahmed

“…The results of the proposed model show that the chances of risks in software development have been reduced significantly.…”
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Telehealth interventions for substance use disorders in low- and- middle income countries: A scoping review. by Margaret Isioma Ojeahere, Sarah Kanana Kiburi, Paul Agbo, Rakesh Kumar, Florence Jaguga

“…The highest number of included studies were from China and Brazil, and only two studies from Africa assessed telehealth interventions for SUDs. …”
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Psilocybin-assisted massed cognitive processing therapy for chronic posttraumatic stress disorder: Protocol for an open-label pilot feasibility trial. by Shakila Meshkat, Richard J Zeifman, Kathleen Stewart, Reinhard Janssen-Aguilar, Wendy Lou, Rakesh Jetly, Candice M Monson, Venkat Bhat

“…<h4>Method</h4>Fifteen participants with chronic PTSD will undergo 12 CPT sessions, two psilocybin-related psychotherapy sessions, and one psilocybin dosing session over a 7-days period. …”
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Multi-attribute temporal descriptive methods in sensory analysis applied in food science: Protocol for a scoping review. by Michel Visalli, Mara Virginia Galmarini

“…The search will be based on the querying of two academic research databases (Scopus and Web of Science). …”
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Covid 19 and beyond: a procedure for HVAC systems to address infectious aerosol illness transmission by Douglas Stuart Walkinshaw, Raymond Henry Horstman

“…Examples using the equations provided are given for many different settings and two case study findings are compared with their predictions. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease (review) by A. V. Scherbakov

“…However, over the past 30 years, two FMD panzootics have occurred, invloving several continents. …”
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Adaptability of the Cutter-Head of the Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) Shield Machine in Water-Rich Sandy and Cobble Strata: A Case Study by Chaodong Wan, Zhiyi Jin

“…This paper takes Chengdu Metro Line 6 in China as the engineering background; the studied area is typical of a water-rich sandy and cobble stratum with high content of cobble. …”
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The Role of Agriculture in The Economic Development of Rural Areas: A Case Study of Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District. by Turyatunga, Apollo

“…The related literature review was reviewed and two variables were identified in the study where by agriculture was the independent variable and economic development was the dependent variable. . …”
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Modeling Stock High-Low Price Range: Fractional Cointegrating VAR Approach (FCVAR) by Elham Farzanegan

“…Moreover, the high and low prices and the range series are affected by regime changes or a smoothly varying trend. The high and low stock price indices are fractionally cointegrated, in the two levels of stationary and non-stationary ranges. …”
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Nouveaux éléments concernant l’amphithéâtre antique de Saintes (Charente-Maritime) : l’arène aux iiie et ive s. apr. J.-C. by Bastien Gissinger

“…It now seems clear that these two buildings stood in non-competitive coexistence. …”
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Identity Construction and Transformation of Zen Tourists by Xu Haichao, Liang Zengxian

“…The framework reveals the following insights: "spatial contextualization" and "contextualization of identity" are two stages experienced by Zen tourists, corresponding to identity perception and acquisition, respectively. …”
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Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński’s Concept of Christians Engagement in Culture by Ryszard Ficek

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