Operative estimation of global horizontal irradiance using transfer functions through network types of artificial neural network in some selected sites in North-East Ethiopia: asse... by Tegenu Argaw Woldegiyorgis, Abera Debebe Assamnew, Natei Ermias Benti, Gezahegn Assefa Desalegn, Fikru Abiko Anose, Sentayehu Yigzaw Mossie

“…This study aims to predict the monthly average daily and monthly average GHI for three locations in Ethiopia (Kemissie, Haik, and Woldiya) using artificial neural networks (ANNs) with various activation functions. …”
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Asynchronously fault detection for flight vehicles with unstable modes via MDLF and MDADT method by Sheng Luo, Xin Liu, Yanfei Cheng, Shiyu Shuai, Haoyu Cheng

“…This research focuses on detecting faults in flight vehicles with unstable subsystems operating asynchronously. By accounting for asynchronous switching, a switched model is established, and filters for fault detection (FD) in unstable subsystems are developed. …”
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Efficient Wavelength-Tunable Gain-Switching and Gain-Switched Mode-Locking Operation of a Heavily Er³⁺-Doped ZBLAN Mid-Infrared Fiber Laser by Yanlong Shen, Yishan Wang, Kunpeng Luan, Hongwei Chen, Mengmeng Tao, Jinhai Si

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Expanding two-way texting for post-operative follow-up: A cost analysis of the implementation and scale-up in routine voluntary medical male circumcision settings in South Africa. by Molly Unsworth, Isabella Fabens, Geoffrey Setswe, Khumbulani Moyo, Jacqueline Pienaar, Calsile Makhele, Motshana Phohole, Nelson Igaba, Sizwe Hlongwane, Maria Sardini, Tracy Dong, Monisha Sharma, Hannock Tweya, Felex Ndebele, Marrianne Holec, Caryl Feldacker

“…Data included 6,842 males; 2,586 (38%) opted for 2wT. 2wT participants attended an average of zero in-person visits; SoC males had an average of 2 in-person visits. …”
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Model-Predicted Control System for the Real-Time Operation of an Urban Drainage System to Mitigate Urban Flood Risk: A Case Study in the Liede River Catchment, Guangzhou, China by Xing Quan, Zhile Chen, Tao Jiang, Weifei Liu, Yaojun Mo, Bing Chen

“…A model-predicted control (MPC) system, which is based on a storm water management model (SWMM) and uses a multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm, is developed and applied to optimize the real-time operation of an urban drainage system (UDS) in the Liede River catchment, Guangzhou, China. …”
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Design, Construction, and Evaluation of an Air Filtration System Based on a Nanofiber Filter Containing a Metal-Organic Framework for the Removal of Aerosols Emitted from CNC Machi... by Mehrdad Helmi Kohnehshahri, Farideh Golbabaei, Somayeh Farhang Dehghan, Rezvan Zendehdel, Alireza Abbasi, Zahra Yadegar

“…Notably, the initial efficiency for larger particles reached 100%, while the average removal efficiency for particles smaller than 2.5 microns was 99%.   …”
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Short-term outcome and predictors of post-operative complications following transurethral resection of the prostate among patients with benign prostate hyperplasia in Northern Tanz... by Esther E. Lekei, Jasper S. Mbwambo, Frank Bright, Magreth Elias, Zerra I. Cheyo, Alfred Kien Mteta, Orgeness Mbwambo, Bartholomeo Nicholaus Ngowi

“…This study aimed to assess the short-term outcomes of TURP and identify factors associated with post-operative complications among patients with BPH in Northern Tanzania. …”
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Computing the time-dependent activity rate using non-declustered and declustered catalogues – a first step towards time-dependent seismic hazard calculations for operational earthq... by D. Montiel-López, S. Molina, S. Molina, J. J. Galiana-Merino, J. J. Galiana-Merino, I. Gómez, I. Gómez, A. Kharazian, J. L. Soler-Llorens, J. A. Huesca-Tortosa, A. Guardiola-Villora, G. Ortuño-Sáez

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Discriminating Similar Naval Vessels Using YOLOv8 Deep Neural Network by Sean McCormick, Adrien Richez, Violet Mwaffo, Donald H. Costello

“…The next generation of United States Navy uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) is expected to operate in global positioning system and radio frequency-denied maritime environments. …”
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Large-Signal Stability Analysis of a Modular Multilevel Converter Based on Mixed Potential Theory by Hanhang Yin, Qianming Xu, Xiaoping Zhou, Xucheng Huang, Lei Wang, Zhikang Shuai, Josep M. Guerrero

“…First, an MMC simplified model based on average value model (AVM) is introduced. Then, the physical mechanism of large-signal instability phenomenon is revealed for MMC. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of modern combine harvester performance in Southern Russia by M. E. Chaplygin, E. V. Zhalnin

“…A comprehensive assessment of combine harvesters was conducted evaluating operational and technological performance, energy consumption, and economic criteria. …”
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Interpretable prediction model for hand-foot-and-mouth disease incidence based on improved LSTM and XGBoost by Xiao LI, Shuyu HE, Yan PENG, Rongxin YANG, Lu TAO, Tingqi LOU, Wenqi HE

“…Through differencing, autoregression, and moving average operations, the ARIMA model effectively extracts structural features from time-series data and generates initial prediction results, along with residual sequences. …”
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Comparative Analysis of CT Fluoroscopy Modes and Gastropexy Techniques in CT-Guided Percutaneous Radiologic Gastrostomy by Michael P. Brönnimann, Mauro Tarca, Laura Segger, Jagoda Kulagowska, Florian N. Fleckenstein, Bernhard Gebauer, Uli Fehrenbach, Federico Collettini, Johannes T. Heverhagen, Timo A. Auer

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KOMPARASI HASIL BELAJAR SISWA YANG MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA SWISHMAX DAN TANPA SWISHMAX PADA MATERI OPERASI HITUNG PECAHAN DI KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 3 AMBON by Marlyd Talakua, Tanwey Gerson Ratumanan, Hanisa Tamalene

“…Thus, the learning of fractional operations using swishmax provides significantly better results compared to without swishmax.…”
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Predictive Analysis of Carbon Emissions in China’s Construction Industry Based on GIOWA Model by Tianyue Hu, Zhiheng Bao, Baiyang Zhang, Xinnan Gao

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Passenger Car Equivalents on Downgrades of Two-Lane Roads by Marko Subotić, Željko Stević, Edis Softić, Veljko Radičević

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In vitro study of a biological prosthetic valve for seamless fixation by K. U. Klyshnikov, E. A. Ovcharenko, A. N. Stasev, N. A. Scheglova, Yu. N. Odarenko, I. K. Khalivopulo, Yu. A. Kudravtseva, L. S. Barbarash

“…Aim: to evaluate the manipulative properties of the system being developed for cardiac valve re-operation on an in vitro bovine heart model.Material and methods. …”
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Tuberculosis care services in Armenia: What has changed since the 2014 reform? by Hratchia Lylozian, Hayk Davtyan, Garry Aslanyan, Karapet Davtyan, Lisle S Hites

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Effect of train modes on formation of track deterioration by V. O. Pevzner, O. Y. Belotsvetova, K. V. Shapet’Ko

“…The objective reality of the modern conditions of track operation is a continuous increase in train mass. Retrospective analysis shows that the average weight of trains on Russian Railways for the period from 1940 to 2015 is increased from 1301 to 3960 tons. …”
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Optimization of treatment of patients with inguinal hernia in combination with recurrence of varicose veins by V. E. Milyukov, A. I. Chernookov, S. I. Kandyba, N. O. Bartosh, O. M. Dondup, А. A. Atayan, A. A. Ramazanov, A. Z. Pshmakhova, T. I. Shadyzheva

“…Performing combined operations in this category of patients does not lead to an increase in the level of postoperative complications, it is accompanied by an average increase in the duration of surgery by 33.6 minutes and an increase in the intensity of postoperative pain by 0.8 points, a decrease in temporary disability by 1.2 times.Conclusions. …”
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