Making virtual learning environment more intelligent: application of Markov decision process by Dalia Baziukaitė

“…The system is formalized as Markov Decision Process and the Q-Learning algorithm is applied to find of such kind criterion that optimises the behavior of the agent. …”
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Flexible terahertz beam manipulation and convolution operations in light-controllable digital coding metasurfaces by Min Jia, Chao Zhao, Hui Wang, Weiran Sun, Yuncheng Lu

“…In this work, we design and implement a wireless optically controlled tunable coding metasurface by integrating photosensitive silicon into the metasurface, which realizes the ultra-fast dynamic switching effect of terahertz beam and dynamic convolution operation of 2-bit coding metasurface. …”
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Mapping decision-making pathways: Determination of intervention entry points for diagnostic tests in suspected serious infection [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Raasti Naseem, Sara Pretorius, Nicola Howe, Clare Lendrem, Cameron Williams, Enitan D Carrol, Philip Pallmann

“…Background PROTECT (Platform Randomised evaluation of clinical Outcomes using novel TEChnologies to optimise antimicrobial Therapy) has brought together a team of researchers to design a platform trial to rapidly evaluate and adopt into care multiple diagnostic technologies, bringing immediate benefit to patients. …”
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Cutting Force in Stone Machining by Diamond Disk by S. Turchetta

“…The chip generation and removal process has been quantified with the intention of assisting both the toolmaker and the stonemason in optimising the tool composition and cutting process parameters, respectively.…”
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Multiloop Parallelisation Using Unrolling and Fission by Yuet Ming Lam, José Gabriel F. Coutinho, Chun Hok Ho, Philip Heng Wai Leong, Wayne Luk

“…A performance-driven optimisation is applied to find the best unrolling factor for each loop under hardware size constraints. …”
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Geopolymers for Eco-Architecture. Integrated approaches for green strategies activation by Raffaella Aversa, Rossella Franchino, Caterina Frettoloso, Nicola Pisacane, Laura Ricciotti

“…Introducing actions to improve the sustainability of induced impacts is urgently necessary, and it is essential to bring about this change by using innovative materials with a natural matrix and construction processes that optimise the raw materials and allow their recyclability. …”
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Analysis and assessment of the organisation’s internal control risks by E. A. Kirovа, T. V. Perminova

“…It was proved that the proposed risk matrix gives a clear picture of risky operations and helps organisations to implement response measures, optimising the risks. The proposed methodology is tested in a specific organisation. …”
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Generative design and industrial product. Connecting physical/digital dimensions of the project by Davide Paciotti, Alessandro Di Stefano

“…Thus, the designer assumes a central role in the experimentation of new design methodologies aimed at the use of virtual models not as a simple formal expression, but as an optimisation process from multiple points of view.…”
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Fixing a Design Error: How the Cyclically Adjusted Budget Balance Becomes Democratically Legitimate and Sustainable by Florian Schuster, Philippa Sigl-Glöckner

“…Abstract The optimisation of the cyclical adjustment procedure under the German debt brake should focus on how to contribute to a democratically legitimate and sustainable fiscal policy. …”
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Using problem formulation for an efficient, fit-for-purpose risk assessment of microbial plant protection products by Anne K. Steenbergh, Gertie Arts, Peter A. H. M. Bakker, Wietse de Boer, Debora C. M. Glandorf, Mechteld M. S. ter Horst, Rob de Jonge, Willem Jan de Kogel, Jürgen Köhl

“…We also describe which other elements are needed to fully optimise the risk assessment of microbial PPP and how our approach fits in with the current EU regulatory framework and ongoing activities.…”
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Stabilization and Tracking Control of Inverted Pendulum Using Fractional Order PID Controllers by Sunil Kumar Mishra, Dinesh Chandra

“…This work focuses on the use of fractional calculus to design robust fractional-order PID (PIλDμ) controller for stabilization and tracking control of inverted pendulum (IP) system. A particle swarm optimisation (PSO) based direct tuning technique is used to design two PIλDμ controllers for IP system without linearizing the actual nonlinear model. …”
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Correlation of Grade of Urothelial Cell Carcinomas and DNA Histogram Features Assessed by Flow Cytometry and Automated Image Cytometry by Marco G. W. Bol, Jan P. A. Baak, Bianca v. Diermen, E. A. M. Janssen, Susanne B. K. Buhr-Wildhagen, Kjell-Henning Kjellevold

“…Objective: To analyse how DNA ploidy and S-phase fraction (SPF) by flow cytometry (FCM) and an optimised fully automatic DNA image cytometer (ICM) correlate with grade in TaT1 urothelial cell carcinomas (UC) of the urinary bladder. …”
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Evaluation of clarity of the STOPP/START criteria for clinical applicability in prescribing for older people: a quality appraisal study by Corlina Johanna Alida Huibers, Wilma Knol, Bastiaan Theodoor Gerard Marie Sallevelt, Eugene van Puijenbroek, Toine Egberts, Ingeborg Wilting

“…To reduce the problem of underprescribing and overprescribing in this population, explicit drug optimisation tools like Screening Tool of Older Persons’ potentially inappropriate Prescriptions/Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment (STOPP/START) have been developed. …”
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Critical Effects of Smoking Parameters on the Levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Traditionally Smoked Fish and Meat Products in Finland by Mirja Hokkanen, Ulla Luhtasela, Pirkko Kostamo, Tiina Ritvanen, Kimmo Peltonen, Marika Jestoi

“…As guidance for a safe smoking process, it was demonstrated that an indirect smoking technique, a shorter smoking time, an optimised smoke generation temperature, and a longer distance from the smoke source generated lower PAH concentrations in food products. …”
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Protocol for a feasibility study evaluating a supported self-management intervention for stroke survivors with aphasia (StarStep study) by Faye Wray, Madeline Cruice, Ian Kellar, Anne Forster

“…Discussion This study will provide the information necessary to optimise data collection processes and to optimise the implementation and delivery of the self-management intervention. …”
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Asymmetric synthesis of stereogenic-at-iridium(III) complexes through Pd-catalyzed kinetic resolution by Yun-Peng Chu, Xue-Lin Yue, De-Hai Liu, Chuanyong Wang, Jiajia Ma

“…Notably, while asymmetric catalysis has played a crucial role in the production of optically active organic molecules, its application to stereogenic-at-metal complexes is less straightforward. …”
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Design and analysis of a photovoltaic‐powered charging station for plug‐in hybrid electric vehicles in college campus by Sureshbabu, Suresh Padmanabhan, Ganesan Subramanian, Albert Alexander Stonier, Geno Peter, Vivekananda Ganji

“…The authors use a hybrid optimisation model for an electric renewable (HOMER) simulator to determine the optimum specification of the proposed EVCS. …”
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Protocol for an intervention development and pilot implementation evaluation study of an e-health solution to improve newborn care quality and survival in two low-resource settings... by Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli, Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Erin Kesler, Monica Lakhanpaul, Emma Wilson, Fabiana Lorencatto, Felicity Fitzgerald, Mario Cortina Borja, Msandeni Chiume, Hannah Gannon, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Gwendoline Chimhini, Tim Hull-Bailey, Tarisai Chiyaka, Yali Sassoon, Deliwe Nkhoma, Nushrat Khan, Alexander G. Stevenson, Kristina Curtis

“…Neotree clinical decision support algorithms will be optimised according to best available evidence and clinical validation studies.Ethics and dissemination This is a Wellcome Trust funded project (215742_Z_19_Z). …”
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Differentiation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells to Sympathetic Neurons: A Potential Model for Understanding Neuroblastoma Pathogenesis by Jane Carr-Wilkinson, Nilendran Prathalingam, Deepali Pal, Mohammad Moad, Natalie Lee, Aishwarya Sundaresh, Helen Forgham, Peter James, Mary Herbert, Majlinda Lako, Deborah A. Tweddle

“…Previous studies modelling human neural crest differentiation from stem cells have resulted in a low yield of sympathetic neurons. Our aim was to optimise a method for the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) to sympathetic neuron-like cells (SN) to model normal human SNS development. …”
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Research on Cab Vibration Control Based on Parameter Hierarchical Interaction Model by Enyong Xu, Shuilong He, Weiguang Zheng, Tao Tang, Chao Li, Qibai Huang

“…The multiobjective design analysis is carried out by using the multiparameter joint optimisation design. Further, the optimal control of the cab vibration level is obtained from a full-condition simulation environment. …”
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