A Multiobjective Piglet Image Segmentation Method Based on an Improved Noninteractive GrabCut Algorithm by Feilong Kang, Chunguang Wang, Jia Li, Zheying Zong

“…The functions of preserving edges and noise reduction are realized through bilateral filtering. An adaptive threshold segmentation method is used to calculate the local threshold and to complete the extraction of the foreground target. …”
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Vertebrate TNF Superfamily: Evolution and Functional Insights by Ignacio Marín

“…This evolutionary model provides a framework for exploring functional data, showing that the descendants of different ancestral genes have acquired distinct roles, most prominently in the innate and adaptive immune systems, which led to a species-specific refinement of which TNFSF genes were conserved or lost. …”
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How do health workers build resilience after family loss, covid-19 infection, and social stigma during the pandemic? by Nungky Taniasar, Seger Handoyo, Fendy Suhariadi, Fiona Niska Dinda Nadia

“…The research also highlights that these resilience processes led to positive adaptation and post-traumatic growth, with 33% of participants reporting a more positive outlook on life and 66% exhibiting increased patience and gratitude. …”
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The effects and the macroeconomic dynamics of natural disaster damages: investigation of local evidence by Agim Kukeli

“…The analysis also sheds light on their extended economic effects, thereby enhancing understanding of the resilience and adaptive mechanisms at play within affected communities. …”
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Species distribution modelling of invasive alien species; Pterois miles for current distribution and future suitable habitats by C. Turan

“…The mean sea surface temperature and maximum bathymetry played an important role in the prediction of the model and explained relatively higher biological importance to the extension and adaptation of <em>P. miles</em> with extreme environmental factors. …”
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Hyperspectral Anomaly Detection Based on Intrinsic Image Decomposition and Background Subtraction by Jiao Jiao, Longlong Xiao, Chonglei Wang

“…Then, the pure spectral information in the reflection component of the hyperspectral image is obtained by the intrinsic image decomposition, and the adaptive weight map is calculated on the reflectance image by the spectral angle distance. …”
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A Hybrid Approach of Using Wavelets and Fuzzy Clustering for Classifying Multispectral Florescence In Situ Hybridization Images by Yu-Ping Wang, Ashok Kumar Dandpat

“…In comparison with conventional algorithms, the wavelet-based approaches offer more advantages such as the adaptive feature selection and accurate image registration. …”
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Upholding United Nations Global Legitimacy in Human Rights Protection and Humanitarian Assistance within the European Union: A Legal Overview of the EU-UN Natural Partnership by Nives Mazur Kumrić

“…Particular emphasis is put on the EU priorities for the UN, adopted annually by the Council´s conclusions guiding the EU´s yearly work adapted to the UN´s agenda and global affairs. Alongside the examination of the current positive law and corresponding scholarly literature, the paper also provides insight into the best practices of the EU-UN natural partnership on the ground, such as the early recovery of war-affected communities in Ukraine through the UN Development Programme (UNDP). …”
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Genome Resequencing of the Honeybee Apis mellifera jemenetica (Hymenoptera: Apidae): A Key Tool towards Characterization, Conservation, and Genomic Selection by Ahmad Alghamdi, Yehya Alattal

“…These variations among interbreeding individuals or groups of the same species may reflect an adaptive environmental response and fitness among different subpopulations and can be very useful for subspecies characterization, conservation, and selection of the Arabian honeybee.…”
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Coincidence Detection Using Spiking Neurons with Application to Face Recognition by Fadhlan Kamaruzaman, Amir Akramin Shafie, Yasir M. Mustafah

“…This classifier uses coincidence detection (CD) strategy trained in supervised manner using a novel supervised learning method called τs Prediction which adjusts the precise timing of output spikes towards the desired spike timing through iterative adaptation of τs. This paper also discusses the approximation of spike timing in Spike Response Model (SRM) for the purpose of coincidence detection. …”
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Distributed consensus-based voltage and frequency control for isolated microgrids with fault-induced delayed voltage recovery mitigation by Baheej Alghamdi, Baheej Alghamdi

“…Coordination between the VFC and active power control loops is achieved through adaptive gain adjustment and a voltage recovery coordination term. …”
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Compact Vitis vinifera-Inspired Ultrawideband Antenna for High-Speed Communications by Jeremiah O. Abolade, Dominic B. O. Konditi, Vasant M. Dharmadhikary

“…The contributions of this work to the existing literature are as follows: (i) the investigation of a vine leaf shape for UWB antenna application; (ii) the adaptation of the conventional monopole patch antenna design equation to determine the lower edge frequency (LEF) of an arbitrary shape monopole antenna; (iii) the presentation of a compact UWB antenna with high fractional bandwidth compared with recent works in the literature, and (iv) the use of FR4 substrate to achieve a peak radiation efficiency of 97% with a compact structure.…”
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Precise Recognition and Feature Depth Analysis of Tennis Training Actions Based on Multimodal Data Integration and Key Action Classification by Weichao Yang

“…To address the issues of accuracy and generalization in action recognition within complex tennis training scenarios, this study proposes an Adaptive Semantic-Enhanced Convolutional Neural Network (ASE-CNN) model. …”
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A multiscale model for heterogeneous tumor spheroid in vitro by Zhan Chen, Yuting Zou

“…For a large spheroid, we suggest the use of a 3D-adapted 2D cross section configuration, which has not yet been explored in the literature, as an alternative for the theoretical investigation to bridge the gap between the 2D and 3D models. …”
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More than just a crib: Assessing the prevalence of partnerships between Cribs for Kids and children’s hospitals in the United States by Aysha Jawed

“…Introduction: Cribs for Kids is a national organization with a mission to reduce sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) nationwide through adaptation of best practices in infant safe sleep, community engagement, and increased access to resources in assuring infant safety during time of sleep. …”
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Towards a digital platform for performance management and systemic improvement of education systems: evidence from Morocco by Hind Benlhabib, Abdelaziz Berrado

“…The applicability of this concept in transforming education systems paves the way for new research avenues, including adaptability, productivity and data governance.…”
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A Midcourse Guidance Method Combined with Trajectory Prediction for Antinear-Space-Gliding Vehicles by JiaQing Wan, Qian Zhang, Hao Zhang, JiaNing Liu

“…First, a trajectory prediction method builds a set of time-varying maneuver models based on flight missions combined with an adaptive grid to infer maneuver modes. An interactive multiple-model method of variable structure is proposed to identify the characteristics of the maneuver mode by introducing a fading factor and the modified Markov probability transfer matrix and then predict the trajectory through numerical integration. …”
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The team building effectiveness in the modern process of personnel management by Sergei Petrov

“…Each of the stages has been disclosed in detail and has a clear relationship with the development of the team at the adaptation stage to the final stage of the disbandment of the team, where all intensive team relations are fading away, in view of achieving the goals set. …”
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Stagnation and renewable growth of enterprises: an empirical analysis by sectors of the Russian economy by V. V. Spitsin, V. A. Leonova, L. Yu. Spitsina, A. D. Bragin

“…In 2017, there was an adaptation of business to unfavorable environmental conditions, and the share of stagnating enterprises decreased significantly. …”
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Tianjin’s Italian-Style town: the conundrum between conservation practices and heritage value by Jingting Wang, Maurizio Marinelli

“…Thus, this article offers a critique of the trend towards functional replacement and structural adaptation to cater to the tourism industry rather than to the value of the community’s livelihood as a living heritage.…”
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