Cam Swing Linkage and Spring Linkage Combined Mechanism for Vehicle Side-door Latches with Electric Cinch and Release Priority Function by Yin Chuanshuo, Hang Lubin, Zhong Chuanlei, Qu Zhiyang, Zhang Jiale, Huang Xiaobo, Liu Zhe, Chen Yong

“…Combined with the characteristics of limiting blocks, contact states, cam intermittent movement, profile abrupt change and other components, it can realize three motion modes of flexible and adaptive rolling, rigid pushing, avoiding and releasing, and switch among them. …”
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Determining factors affecting flood risk perception among local communities in Iran by Moslem Savari, Ahmad Jafari, Abbas Sheheytavi

“…To increase the resilience and adaptability of rural households in the face of floods, it is essential to first address individuals’ risk perception as a critical issue. …”
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Teacher-centric educational recommender systems in K12 practice: Usage and evaluation by Sohum M. Bhatt, Katrien Verbert, Wim Van Den Noortgate

“…Our results indicated that teachers similarly used the recommender system by creating new lessons rather than adapting suggested lessons. Their evaluations of the recommender system highlighted the importance of accuracy and utility. …”
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Research on the lightweight detection method of rail internal damage based on improved YOLOv8 by Xiaochun Wu, Shuzhan Yu

“…Finally, the model is compressed using the Layer-Adaptive Sparsity for Magnitude-Based Pruning (LAMP) technique, significantly reducing model complexity while maintaining performance. …”
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An Attention-Based Multidimensional Fault Information Sharing Framework for Bearing Fault Diagnosis by Yunjin Hu, Qingsheng Xie, Xudong Yang, Hai Yang, Yizong Zhang

“…Meanwhile, we propose an innovative Dynamic Adjustment Strategy (DAS) designed to adaptively regulate the training weights of FLT and FQT tasks to achieve optimal training results. …”
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Characteristics of Stomata and Leaf Thickness in Several Liliales Plants by Rusdi Hasan, Mohamad Nurzaman, Tia Setiawati, Asep Zainal Mutaqin

“…These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of plant adaptation mechanisms and have implications for improving water-use efficiency in agriculture and conservation efforts.…”
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Use of data mining algorithms in prediction of eggshell thickness from egg quality traits of Potchefstroom Koekoek layers by Kagisho Madikadike Molabe, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Vusi Gordon Mbazima

“…Study was conducted to compare performance of data mining algorithms; Classification and regression tree (CART), Chi-square automatic interaction detection (CHAID), Exhaustive chi-square automatic interaction detection (Ex-CHAID) and Multivariate adaptive regression spline (MARS) in prediction of Potchefstroom Koekoek’s eggshell thickness from egg quality traits. 350 eggs were collected at 31st to 39th week to examine the egg quality traits. …”
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The value of diabetes technology enabled coaching (DTEC) to support remission evaluation of medical interventions in T2D: Patient and health coach perspectives. by Madison Taylor, Denise Ng, Kaylen J Pfisterer, Joseph A Cafazzo, Diana Sherifali

“…This study explored, at the conceptualization phase, patient and health coach perspectives on the acceptability, adoption, feasibility, and appropriateness of a digital REMIT adaptation (diabetes technology enabled coaching (DTEC)). …”
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Apnet: Lightweight network for apricot tree disease and pest detection in real-world complex backgrounds by Minglang Li, Zhiyong Tao, Wentao Yan, Sen Lin, Kaihao Feng, Zeyi Zhang, Yurong Jing

“…To enhance the accuracy of detection, we have developed a novel object detection framework, APNet, alongside a dedicated module, the Adaptive Thresholding Algorithm (ATA), tailored for the detection of apricot tree afflictions. …”
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From DNA to sustainability: the genomics approach in livestock production by Juan Carlos Gutiérrez-Añez

“…The  identification of characteristics in the population, such as adaptation, disease resistance, production capacity, and specific phenotypic characteristics, combined with the use of directed and assisted reproduction techniques, have been the tools that have allowed us to reach current production levels in the livestock industry. …”
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SHARPNESS IMPROVEMENT OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGES USING A GUIDED-SUBSUMED UNSHARP MASK FILTER by Manar AL-ABAJI, Zohair AL-AMEEN

“…The improved guided filter employs a hybrid procedure instead of the mean filter in the smoothing process and relies on an adaptive regularization parameter. The applied modifications eliminated the overshooting and halo effects of the original unsharp masking and the guided filter, resulting in better-quality images. …”
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Development of a dynamic quantitative digital model for the measurement of smart city maturity level in the city of Amman by Murad Kalaldeh, Deyala Tarawneh

“…The study concludes that adopting H-KPI can aid Amman in improving its Smart City Index score (previously standing at 135 out of 142 countries in the IMD Smart City Index 2023, and moving up to 128 in the 2024 version), providing a dynamic and infrastructure-oriented adaptive evaluation tool.…”
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Bird diversity in different vegetation types in the Pacific coastal plain of Guatemala by Sofia Aguilar-Jocol, Michelle Bustamante-Castillo, Marco Tax

“…The avian community consisted predominantly of species adapted to open habitats, with generalist bird species prevailing and only a limited representation of species typical of the understory in subtropical wet forests. …”
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Digital Storytime: Investigating Prathambooks.org's Role in Reducing College Reading Anxiety by Leni Marlina, Dian Safitri, Zul Amri, Fauzul Aufa, Yuliani

“…Data were collected via a 26-item reading anxiety questionnaire adapted from Ahmad et al. (2013), administered pre- and post-intervention. …”
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Evaluation of Different Variables of Agression Levels of Physical Education and Sports School and Educational Faculty Students by Serkan Hazar, Ercan Polat, Zekihan Hazar

“…The "Buss Perry Aggression Scale" was adapted by Can (5) to determine the level of aggression of participants in the study. …”
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FOX-TSA: Navigating Complex Search Spaces and Superior Performance in Benchmark and Real-World Optimization Problems by Sirwan A. Aula, Tarik A. Rashid

“…These results affirm the Hybrid FOX-TSA algorithm as a powerful and adaptable tool for tackling complex optimization problems, particularly in high-dimensional and multimodal landscapes. …”
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Multi-level governance of low-carbon tourism in rural China: policy evolution, implementation pathways, and socio-ecological impacts by Yi Guo, Shengchao Li

“…We uncover significant variations in stakeholder perceptions and socio-economic impacts across different contexts, highlighting the critical role of adaptive governance mechanisms and local contextual factors in determining policy effectiveness. …”
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Cover it up! Visual euphemisation strategies for transforming non-religious songs into Islamic songs in music videos by Ikke Dewi Pratama, SF Luthfie Arguby Purnomo, Arina Rohmatika, Nestiani Hutami

“…Furthermore, a localization approach, the theory of euphemism, and para-adaptation were employed to analyze the data. The results of the study revealed that four visual elements were euphemized in these cover songs: the properties, costumes, locations, and interactions among the singers or models. …”
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Advanced machine learning approach with dynamic kernel weighting for accurate electrical load forecasting by C. Jeevakarunya, V. Manikandan

“…Compared with traditional methods, EDW-MKSVR offers greater adaptability to shifting load patterns since it makes use of dynamic kernel weight modifications that are dependent on data attributes. …”
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Insécurité et crises politiques généralisées by Lawali Dambo, Maman Waziri Mato, Elhadji Maman Moutari

“…Résultat de plusieurs crises politiques (deux rébellions au Niger, crises libyenne et malienne, Mouvement Boko Haram au Nord Nigéria), évoluant des années 1990 à aujourd’hui, cette insécurité chronique a dévoilé l’extrême fragilité d’un modèle touristique dont l’exposition géopolitique, autrefois considérée comme atout, est redevenue au fil des années une contrainte majeure à l’épanouissement d’une activité faisant vivre toute une région et assurant le rayonnement culturel de tout un peuple.Cela a obligé les différents acteurs locaux à développer des stratégies d’adaptation allant de la pluriactivité à une sorte de reconversion vers d’autres secteurs d’activité. …”
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