A Decision-Making Method for Ship Collision Avoidance Based on Improved Cultural Particle Swarm by Yisong Zheng, Xiuguo Zhang, Zijing Shang, Siyu Guo, Yiquan Du

“…In this stage, the cultural particle swarm optimization algorithm is improved by introducing the index of population premature convergence degree to adaptively adjust the inertia weight of the cultural particle swarm so as to avoid the algorithm falling into premature convergence state. …”
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Optimal Design of Damped Structure with Inerter System Based on Modified Harmony Search Algorithm by Chao Pan, Xiao Han, Hao Wang, Dengke Yang, Li Zhang

“…Due to the inefficiency of the original harmony search algorithm to solve the constrained optimization problem, the algorithm is modified by introducing a new harmony generating method and an adaptive strategy for parameter adjustment. The modified harmony search algorithm is compiled to solve the optimal design problem of the inerter system. …”
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The Impact of U.S. and UN Sanctions on Iraqi Political Elite by R. Sh. Mamedov, V. A. Morozov

“…The article discusses the dynamics of restrictive measures against Iraq during Saddam Hussein regime, the problems of regimes adaptation to international sanctions as well as the evolution of U.S. and UN sanctions against the country. …”
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Development and Feasibility of an Adolescent Dancer Screen by Kynaston Schultz, Kathleen Sun Worrall, Zoe Tawa, Joanna Binney, Jessica Boyle, Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese

“…Feasibility was assessed using process and content analysis in four areas: practicality, demand, implementation, and adaptation. # Results Descriptive data were collected from 32 female dancers aged 11-17 with cohort one averaging 18.57 dance hours per week and cohort two averaging 10.6 dance hours per week. …”
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Biomathematical enzyme kinetics model of prebiotic autocatalytic RNA networks: degenerating parasite-specific hyperparasite catalysts confer parasite resistance and herald the birt... by Magnus Pirovino, Christian Iseli, Joseph A Curran, Bernard Conrad

“…Yet, although autocatalytic networks are necessary, they are not sufficient for the emergence of life-like properties, such as replication and adaptation. The ultimate and potentially fatal threat faced by molecular replicators is parasitism; if the polymerase error rate exceeds a critical threshold, even the fittest molecular species will disappear. …”
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Description of network meta-analysis geometry: A metrics design study. by Fernanda S Tonin, Helena H Borba, Antonio M Mendes, Astrid Wiens, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Roberto Pontarolo

“…We aimed to propose metrics adapted from graph theory and social network-analysis literature to numerically describe NMA geometry.…”
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Exploring a Software Framework for Posture Tracking and Haptic Feedback Control: A Virtual Reality-Based Approach for Upper Limb Rehabilitation on the Oculus Quest 2 by Joaquin Dillen, Antonio H. J. Moreira, João L. Vilaça

“…The results demonstrate a notable impact on exercise performance, highlighting the feasibility of developing physiotherapeutically adapted solutions utilizing VR technology. By leveraging the Oculus Quest 2 system and the proposed framework, our research contributes to the advancement of VR-based rehabilitation practices. …”
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Role of analogies with classical physics in introductory quantum physics teaching by Luiza Vilarta Rodriguez, Jan T. van der Veen, Ton de Jong

“…For this study, each ILS was adapted into two distinct versions, to be applied with students in two experimental conditions: one in which analogies with classical physics were present in the lessons, and one in which such analogies were avoided. …”
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Stress-Related Gene Expression in Liver Tissues from Laying Hens Housed in Conventional Cage and Cage-Free Systems in the Tropics by María Paula Herrera-Sánchez, Roy Rodríguez-Hernández, Iang Schroniltgen Rondón-Barragán

“…The liver serves various metabolic functions, such as glycogen storage, and plays a crucial role in animals’ adaptation to environmental changes. Consequently, both internal and external conditions can influence liver functions. …”
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International legal framework for the regulation of judicial immunity by S. O. Demchenko

“…Finally, the author concludes that the key elements of the European Court of Human Rights case law relating to the essence of judicial indemnity and its limits should be adapted and integrated into the Ukrainian judicial system, given their importance for the development of the relevant doctrine.…”
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Identité, imaginaire et tourisme en pays touareg au Niger by Emmanuel Grégoire, Marko Scholze

“…Dans une perspective historique, les auteurs étudient ensuite son essor en mettant en évidence son appropriation par les Touaregs et les adaptations identitaires auxquelles elle a progressivement donné lieu. …”
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Effects of Water Deficit on Growth, Biomass Allocation and Photosynthesis of <i>A. senegal</i> Seedlings from Nguru and Gujba Provinces of Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria by A.U. Jibo, M.G. Barker

“…It was concluded that A. senegal is capable of physiological adjustment in response to soil moisture as a form of ecological adaptation. Keywords: biomass allocation, provenances, relative water content, stomata conductance. …”
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Image Texture Analysis and Edge Detection Algorithm Based on Anisotropic Diffusion Equation by Xiaoqin Li

“…The algorithm is improved by initial position optimization, dynamic adjustment of parameters, and adaptive selection of thresholds so that the ants can search along the real edges. …”
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Molecular Dynamics-Based Two-Dimensional Simulation of Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing Process for Unimodal and Bimodal Systems by Yeasir Mohammad Akib, Ehsan Marzbanrad, Farid Ahmed

“…The trend of adapting powder bed fusion (PBF) for product manufacturing continues to grow as this process is highly capable of producing functional 3D components with micro-scale precision. …”
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Predicting changes in agricultural yields under climate change scenarios and their implications for global food security by Christine Li, James Camac, Andrew Robinson, Tom Kompas

“…Without mitigation and adaptation, countries in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and Oceania could become at risk of being unable to meet national calorie demand by the end of the century under the most severe emissions scenario.…”
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Artificial intelligence-driven mobile interpretation of a semi-quantitative cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay by David Bermejo-Peláez, Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo, Narda Medina, Daniel Capellán-Martín, Oscar Bonilla, Miguel Luengo-Oroz, Juan Luis Rodríguez-Tudela

“…Conclusions This technology's adaptability for various LFAs suggests broader applications. …”
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Basic psychological needs satisfaction, coping functions, and emotional experiences in competitive athletes: a multi-states theory perspective by Claudio Robazza, Francesca Vitali, Laura Bortoli, Montse C. Ruiz

“…Overall findings support MuSt theoretical underpinnings and suggest that athletes who experience competence, autonomy, and relatedness are likely to adopt adaptive coping, view challenges as growth opportunities, experience pleasant emotions, and undergo functional psychobiosocial experiences. …”
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Groundbreaking Technologies and the Biocontrol of Fungal Vascular Plant Pathogens by Carmen Gómez-Lama Cabanás, Jesús Mercado-Blanco

“…Microbiome-based approaches include the design of synthetic microbial consortia and the transplant of entire or customized soil/plant microbiomes, potentially offering more resilient and adaptable biocontrol strategies. Nanotechnology has also advanced significantly, providing methods for the targeted delivery of biological control agents (BCAs) or compounds derived from them through different nanoparticles (NPs), including bacteriogenic, mycogenic, phytogenic, phycogenic, and debris-derived ones acting as carriers. …”
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APLICACIÓN DEL SOFTWARE PCA 1.0: PARA REDUCIR EL DETERIORO DE LA CALIDAD DEL AIRE EN CALI-COLOMBIA (FASE I) by Luis Granada, Israel Herrera, Alexánder Yela

“…Finalmente, el PCA 1.0 se perfila como una herramienta ágil y adaptable en los sistemas de gestión ambiental municipal en su componente aire.…”
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Thermal Design and Verification of Spherical Scientific Satellite Q-SAT by Yunhan He, Boxin Li, Zhaokui Wang, Yulin Zhang

“…Firstly, a set of numerical simulations demonstrate that the current design can be well adapted to complex flight environment. Next, the thermal design is verified by thermal tests. …”
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