Retracted: VR Panorama Mosaic Algorithm Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and Mutual Information by Zhonggao Yang, Dan Xiang, Yili Cheng

“…In particular, the panorama technology in VR enables users to interact with the objects in the virtual environment in a natural way through the establishment of an artificial three-dimensional virtual environment. so as to get a good experience. Although VR technology has got some maturity, in response to the complex environment and increasing market demand, we put forward higher requirements for VR panorama technology. …”
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ChatGPT in Computer Science Education: A Case Study on a Database Administration Course by Daniel López-Fernández, Ricardo Vergaz

“…Training students in the use of GenAI tools like ChatGPT, for example, with a guided practice strategy where prompting and conducted step-by-step practice are employed is key to prevent the appearance of new digital trenches.…”
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A BP Neural Network Method for Grade Classification of Loose Damage in Semirigid Pavement Bases by Bei Zhang, Jianyang Liu, Yanhui Zhong, Xiaolong Li, Meimei Hao, Xiao Li, Xu Zhang, Xiaoliang Wang

“…The results show that the classification and recognition of simulated electromagnetic waves have an accuracy of over 90%; the classification and recognition of radar data from an actual project have a recognition accuracy of over 80%. The good agreement between the classification and recognition results for the simulated data and measured data verifies the feasibility of the classification and recognition method, which can provide a new method for the use of ground-penetrating radar to detect loose damage and the extent of looseness in the base.…”
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The never-ending story of public administration reform in Slovenia (from 1991 to further development) by Polona Kovač

“…The public administration reform in Slovenia is therefore aimed at upgrading the existing system in terms of greater professionalism, transparency, efficiency and user-friendly delivery of public services, all together incorporated in the principles of new public management and good governance. The modernisation of Slovene public administration is a process which has been so far based on a rather legalistic approach (a set of basic laws were passed mainly in 2002) and is to be continued especially focusing on process orientation. …”
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The Psychometric Properties of the Original Version of Assessment of Time Management Skills (ATMS) by Afsaneh Roshanay, Gunnel Janeslätt, Kajsa Lidström-Holmqvist, Suzanne White, Marie Holmefur

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The Use of the Direct Optimized Probabilistic Calculation Method in Design of Bolt Reinforcement for Underground and Mining Workings by Martin Krejsa, Petr Janas, Işık Yilmaz, Marian Marschalko, Tomas Bouchal

“…The objective of this paper is to indicate the current scope which might be covered by the new method—Direct Optimized Probabilistic Calculation (DOProC) in assessments of reliability of load-carrying structures. …”
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Complémentarité et discordances entre sources textuelles et sources archéo-anthropologiques en contexte de crises de mortalité par épidémie. Études de cas by Dominique Castex, Patrice Georges, Philippe Blanchard

“…Because of their originality we wish to present these examples and to compare them with the other victims' sites of epidemics abroad (Saint Benoît from Prague to Czech Republic and Venosa in Italy), sites among which the quantity and the quality of the documentation allowed a good exploitation and already supplied first results with terms of interpretation. …”
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Retracted: Martial Arts Routine Difficulty Action Technology VR Image Target Real-Time Extraction Simulation by Nannan Sun, Ruiyang Sun, Shihong Li, Xiaolong Wu

“…In this way, the visual effect of the original image can be improved, and the processed image will contribute to the subsequent segmentation. A new image segmentation method is proposed for the color model of the image. …”
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An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients by Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley

“…**Methods:** Vascular Study Group of Northern New England data specific to Fletcher Allen Health Care were merged with cost data from the same source. …”
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The dynamic interplay of opposites in zoroastrianism by Florentin Smarandache

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Spectral Investigation and In Vitro Antibacterial Evaluation of NiII and CuII Complexes of Schiff Base Derived from Amoxicillin and α-Formylthiophene (αft) by Narendra Kumar Chaudhary, Parashuram Mishra

“…Two new metal complexes of general formula M(Haαft)2 [M = NiII and CuII] of asymmetrical Schiff base ligand (HL = Haαft) derived from amoxicillin and α-formylthiophene have been prepared and characterized by various physicochemical and spectral techniques. …”
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The clinical efficacy of anew bioceramic material for indirect pulp capping of deep primary molar caries by YU Xuedi, CHEN Qiwen

“…Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of a new bioceramic material iRoot BP Plus and a traditional pulp capping material calcium hydroxide for indirect pulp capping of deep primary molar caries. …”
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CO-CREATION: WHY COOPERATION BETWEEN HEIS AND COMPANIES IS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN TEACHING-LEARNING KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROCESSES - A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC OF PORTO by Rafael Pedrosa, Maria Teresa Pereira, Pilar Baylina

“…The key findings are the following: the teachers'/facilitators' good integration of the new methodologies and tools used in this project and the opportunities this opens up for their classes; the companies' recognition of the project's added value and willingness to repeat the co-creation experience; and the students' increased development of soft skills and competencies.…”
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Modeling Terrestrial Net Ecosystem Exchange Based on Deep Learning in China by Zeqiang Chen, Lei Wu, Nengcheng Chen, Ke Wan

“…The attention mechanism was introduced into the deep multilayer perceptual machine, and the important information in the original input data was extracted using the attention mechanism. Good results were obtained on nine eddy covariance sites in China. …”
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Improved snow geese algorithm for engineering applications and clustering optimization by Haihong Bian, Can Li, Yuhan Liu, Yuxuan Tong, Shengwei Bing, Jincheng Chen, Quance Ren, Zhiyuan Zhang

“…Abstract The Snow Goose Algorithm (SGA) is a new meta-heuristic algorithm proposed in 2024, which has been proved to have good optimization effect, but there are still problems that are easy to fall into local optimal and premature convergence. …”
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The Prediction of Necroptosis-Related lncRNAs in Prognosis and Anticancer Therapy of Colorectal Cancer by Hanyu Xiao, Qidan Pang, Yong Wang, Suhe Lai, Hong Chen

“…Necroptosis has been proved to play a role in the occurrence and development of the tumor, which makes it a new target for molecular therapy. However, the role of necroptosis in colorectal cancer remains unknown yet. …”
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A Method and Equipment for Continuously Testing the Permeability Coefficient of Rock and Soil Layers by Wei Chen, Datian Cui, Meng Xu, Rongchao Xu

“…Limited by the fact that the average value of the permeability coefficient could be obtained only by this testing method, the accuracy of the experimental results of the permeability coefficient for special rock and soil strata is not good. Therefore, a new on-site testing method and equipment for continuously measuring the permeability coefficient of rock and soil strata is studied in this paper. …”
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Development and Validation of UPLC-MS/MS Method for Determination of Enasidenib in Rat Plasma and Its Pharmacokinetic Application by Shuang-long Li, Yong-liang Zhu, Yi Zhang, Shu-han Liu, Xiang-die Wang, Xiang-jun Qiu

“…Matrix effect, extraction recovery, and stability were compliant with FDA approval guidelines in terms of bioanalytical method validation. We had established a new method that had been applied to the pharmacokinetic study of enasidenib in rats.…”
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Toxicological Evaluation and Protective Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Cassia spectabilis DC on Liver and Kidney Function of Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice by Wiwied Ekasari, Anisah Mahardiani, Nindya T. Putri, Tutik S. Wahyuni, Heny Arwati

“…To overcome the problem, a series of studies are needed to find new antimalarial drugs from plants. Previously, 90% ethanolic extract of Cassia spectabilis DC (EECS) leaves have been reported to have antimalarial activity in vitro against Plasmodium falciparum and in vivo against Plasmodium berghei ANKA. …”
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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT: A BUSINESS PROCESS MODEL by Brink BOTHA, Christopher ADENDORFF, John SMALLWOOD

“…The business of property development however incurred substantial losses over the centuries as a result of non-compliance to good governance in terms of considering all factors influencing perceived success of property development projects. …”
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