Cross-Modality 2D-3D Face Recognition via Multiview Smooth Discriminant Analysis Based on ELM by Yi Jin, Jiuwen Cao, Qiuqi Ruan, Xueqiao Wang

“…Rather than homogeneous face data, more and more applications require flexible input face data nowadays. In this paper, we propose a new approach for cross-modality 2D-3D face recognition (FR), which is called Multiview Smooth Discriminant Analysis (MSDA) based on Extreme Learning Machines (ELM). …”
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TREMSUCS-TCGA – an integrated workflow for the identification of biomarkers for treatment success by Balogh Gabor, Jorge Natasha, Dupain Célia, Kamal Maud, Servant Nicolas, Le Tourneau Christophe, Stadler Peter F., Bernhart Stephan H.

“…Here we introduce an interactive and highly automatized TCGA-based workflow that links and analyses epigenomic and transcriptomic data with treatment and survival data in order to identify possible biomarkers that indicate treatment success. TREMSUCS-TCGA is flexible with respect to type of cancer and treatment and provides standard methods for differential expression analysis or DMR detection. …”
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Photonic nanojet-regulated soft microalga-robot with controllable deformation and navigation capability by Jianyun Xiong, Ziyi He, Guoshuai Zhu, Xing Li, Yang Shi, Ting Pan, Shuhan Zhong, He Wang, Zihao Su, Liliang Ye, Baojun Li, Hongbao Xin

“…This saBOT can be further precisely navigated toward different positions in complex and unstructured microenvironments by combining the deformability with the phototaxis ability of the microalga via the flexible manipulation of TFP. Notably, due to the ability of controllable deformation and precision navigation, the saBOT can travel across cell clusters for precision drug delivery toward a target cell. …”
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Improving Cognitive Function after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinical Trial on the Potential Use of the Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality by Rosaria De Luca, Maria Grazia Maggio, Giuseppa Maresca, Desiree Latella, Antonino Cannavò, Francesca Sciarrone, Emanuele Lo Voi, Maria Accorinti, Placido Bramanti, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…VRTG and TCRG had a significant improvement in cognitive functioning and in mood, but only VRTG presented with a significant increase in cognitive flexibility and shifting skills and in selective attention. …”
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Topic Analysis of the Literature Reveals the Research Structure: A Case Study in Periodontics by Carlo Galli, Maria Teresa Colangelo, Marco Meleti, Stefano Guizzardi, Elena Calciolari

“…Although some documents remained unlabeled, potentially reflecting either semantic ambiguity or niche topics below the clustering threshold, our results underscore the flexibility, interpretability, and scalability of neural topic modeling in this domain. …”
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Similarity Measure Learning in Closed-Form Solution for Image Classification by Jing Chen, Yuan Yan Tang, C. L. Philip Chen, Bin Fang, Zhaowei Shang, Yuewei Lin

“…By a set of parameters, generalized correlation provides flexibility for learning tasks. Based on this similarity measure, we present a specific algorithm under the SML framework, called correlation similarity measure learning (CSML), to learn a parameterized similarity measure over input space. …”
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Improving Transmission in Integrated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle–Intelligent Connected Vehicle Networks with Selfish Nodes Using Opportunistic Approaches by Meixin Ye, Zhenfeng Zhou, Lijun Zhu, Fanghui Huang, Tao Li, Dawei Wang, Yi Jin, Yixin He

“…With the ability to move flexibly in three-dimensional space, UAVs can effectively bridge the communication gap between intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) and infrastructure. …”
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Novel Dynamic Partial Reconfiguration Implementation of K-Means Clustering on FPGAs: Comparative Results with GPPs and GPUs by Hanaa M. Hussain, Khaled Benkrid, Ali Ebrahim, Ahmet T. Erdogan, Huseyin Seker

“…Furthermore, three novel implementations of the K-means clustering based on dynamic partial reconfiguration (DPR) are presented offering high degree of flexibility to dynamically reconfigure the FPGA. The DPR implementations achieved speedups in reconfiguration time between 4x to 15x.…”
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Performance of the Priority Control Strategies for Bus Rapid Transit: Comparative Study from Scenario Microsimulation Using VISSIM by Min Yang, Wei Wang, Bo Wang, Jing Han

“…Signal priority using advanced detection is a strategy which detects one cycle ahead of buses’ arrival in order to adapt a more flexible control algorithm to provide signal priority for buses. …”
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Investigation on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Abaca Fiber Composites Using Filament Winding by Razan A. Alshgari, N. Hemalatha, Ajay Suryavanshi, D. V. S. S. S. V. Prasad, R. Subalakshmi, M. Abirami, M. J. R. Amudha, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, M. Ataul Islam, David Christopher

“…The fiber-reinforced epoxy circumferential composite interface junction in the twisting abaca fiber circumferential composite was found to be more flexible and have a higher glass transition temperature than any of the other composites (6000 MPa). …”
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Conformational Dynamics of Mitochondrial Inorganic Pyrophosphatase hPPA2 and Its Changes Caused by Pathogenic Mutations by Ekaterina Bezpalaya, Svetlana Kurilova, Nataliya Vorobyeva, Elena Rodina

“…As a result, we identified the global type of flexible motion that seems to be shared by other dimeric PPases. …”
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The Development of a Large-Area Microchannel Plate Photomultiplier Tube with a Gate Function by Ziyu Liu, Hulin Liu, Ping Chen, Kuinian Li, Yonglin Wei, Luanxuan He, Xinnan Zhao, Wei Zhao, Jinshou Tian

“…By adjusting the channel diameter configurations of the dual MCPs, the output pulse peak and time response of the large-area G-MCP-PMT can be flexibly adjusted. The experimental results indicate that when the large-area G-MCP-PMT is operated at −2700 V, the gate establishment time is approximately 50 ns. …”
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The planning process for marketing a service about to enter a foreign market: a concept case study by Blaženko Perić, Tanja Winter, Marcel Piskač, Ajla Rizvan, Neven Mehun, Tina Vukasović

“…It expands on the need for flexibility, adaptability, and continuous monitoring to ensure effective implementation, and lastly market penetration. …”
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Enhancing Hajj pilgrimage experience and crowd management through Hajj-related keywords-based chipless RFID tags by H. Rmili, J. Yousaf, O. Boularess, M. Noman, B. Hakim, M. Aseeri, M. Bensaleh, F.A. Tahir

“…Each keyword is etched using cooper material on the flexible Kapton substrate of 66 mm× 66 mm x 0.1 mm size. …”
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A Layered Searchable Encryption Scheme with Functional Components Independent of Encryption Methods by Guangchun Luo, Ningduo Peng, Ke Qin, Aiguo Chen

“…Based on this observation, we propose a layered searchable encryption (LSE) scheme, which provides compatibility, flexibility, and security for various settings and functionalities. …”
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Does fast running limit numerical variability of the vertebral column in rabbits and hares (Leporidae: Lagomorpha)? by Megu Gunji, Nuttakorn Taewcharoen, Fumio Yamada, Emma Sherratt

“…In mammalian vertebral columns, locomotive ability is expected to be an evolutionary driver of variation in the number of vertebrae; in species evolved to run fast or have a flexible vertebral column, they generally have limited numerical variation and low occurrence of malformed vertebrae to maintain their running performance. …”
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Investigation of Digital Light Processing-Based 3D Printing for Optimized Tooling in Automotive and Electronics Sheet Metal Forming by Szabolcs Szalai, Brigitta Fruzsina Szívós, Vivien Nemes, György Szabó, Dmytro Kurhan, Mykola Sysyn, Szabolcs Fischer

“…These advancements position SLA technology as a transformative tool-making technology for flexible manufacturing.…”
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Sensors on Flapping Wings (SOFWs) Using Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor (CMOS) MEMS Technology by Lung-Jieh Yang, Wei-Cheng Wang, Chandrashekhar Tasupalli, Balasubramanian Esakki, Mahammed Inthiyaz Shaik

“…A comprehensive investigation was conducted on integrating CMOS MEMS flow sensors on the leading edge of the mean aerodynamic chord (m.a.c.) of the flexible 70-cm-span flapping wings. The interpreted flow speed signals were checked and demonstrated similar behavior with the (net) thrust force exerted on the flapping wing, as measured in the wind tunnel experiments using the force gauge. …”
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Remote Wind Turbine Inspections: Exploring the Potential of Multimodal Drones by Ahmed Omara, Adel Nasser, Ahmad Alsayed, Mostafa R. A. Nabawy

“…Rotor-based designs demonstrate simpler and more efficient means to conduct such missions, whereas bio-inspired designs allow greater flexibility and more accurate locomotion. Whilst each of these design categories comes with different trade-offs, both should be considered for an effective hybrid design to create a more optimal system. …”
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Semantic Integration of Sensor Data and Disaster Management Systems: The Emergency Archetype Approach by Leonardo Lezcano, Leopoldo Santos, Elena García-Barriocanal

“…The advantages of using “emergency archetypes” include semantic data integration and flexibility to represent new types of messages, without losing the support for seamless exchange between heterogeneous ERM systems. …”
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