Intelligent Multi-Agent Based Multilayered Control System for Opportunistic Load Scheduling in Smart Buildings by Muhammad Babar Rasheed, Nadeem Javaid, Muhammad Sheraz Arshad Malik, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Kashif Hanif, Muhammad Hasanain Chaudary

“…This paper proposes a multi-agent-based multi-layered hierarchical control system for residential load management under real-time pricing environment. …”
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Robust and Sparse Kernel-Free Quadratic Surface LSR via L_2,p-Norm With Feature Selection for Multi-Class Image Classification by Yongqi Zhu, Zhixia Yang, Junyou Ye, Yongxing Hu

“…In this study, a framework approach is introduced for the multi-classification problem based on the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$L_{2,p}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-norm, utilizing more general loss functions and regularization terms, which is a robust sparse kernel-free quadratic surface least squares regression (RSQSLSR). …”
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Hardware Efficient Speech Enhancement With Noise Aware Multi-Target Deep Learning by Salinna Abdullah, Majid Zamani, Andreas Demosthenous

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Chain-type multi-mode polarization-sensitive metamaterial absorber in infrared band by Xinyu Wang, Zhongzhu Liang, Fuming Yang, Xiaoyan Shi, Jinhuan Li, Yongjun Dong, Weizhen Liu, Yan Jia, Wenwen Sun, Zhe Wu, Xiangtao Chen, Siyu Guo

“…Notably, the absorber reaches an average absorption of 90.37% for TE polarization in the mid-wave infrared band and 96.68% for TM polarization in the long-wave infrared band. …”
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Predefined-Time <italic>H</italic> _&#x221E; Cooperative Control for Multi-Robot Systems Based on Adjustable Prescribed Performance Control and Adaptive Command Filter by Haitao Liu, Weichen Li, Xin Huang, Xuehong Tian, Qingqun Mai

“…A predefined-time <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$H_{\infty } $ </tex-math></inline-formula> coordinated formation controller with an adjustable prescribed performance function (PPF) and an adaptive command filter is proposed for multi-robot systems in this work. …”
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Locational Marginal Pricing: A Fundamental Reconsideration by Leigh Tesfatsion

“…LMP assigns a common per-unit price LMP(b,T) (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${\$}$</tex-math></inline-formula>/MWh) to each next unit (MWh) of grid-delivered energy, conditional on delivery location b and delivery period T. …”
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Bridging the Gap: Greater Usability for TEI encoding by Stefan Dumont, Martin Fechner

“…This solution, developed by the TELOTA initiative of Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, is based on three software components: eXistdb, Oxygen XML Author, and ConTeXt. …”
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Vincent Brümmer, Wat doen ons wanneer ons bid? Oor die aard van gebed en geloof by Martin Laubscher

“… Uit teks: ’n Resensie oor die bekende en klassieke werk sal die ingeligte leser dalk tegelykertyd laat frons en glimlag. …”
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Kerkwees in die Branding. Die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in algemene sinodale verband 1994-2011 by Piet Strauss

“…Aan die een kant wil ek in die behoefte voorsien om ’n resente geskiedenis van die Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk (NG Kerk) in algemene sinodale verband te skryf. Om die hoofsake van ’n bietjie minder as twee dekades in hulle hooflyne te boek te stel en krities te bekyk. ’n Kykie wat natuurlik vanuit eietydse en (my) eie oë plaasvind. …”
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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE REPAYMENT CAPACITY OF REAL-ESTATE BUSINESSES LISTED ON HOCHIMINH STOCK EXCHANGE (HOSE) by Nguyễn Văn Thép, Tạ Quang Dũng

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Reinvestigating social vulnerability from the perspective of Critical Disaster Studies (CDS): directions, opportunities and challenges in Aotearoa disaster research by Shinya Uekusa, Matthew Wynyard, Steve Matthewman

“…The best disaster mitigation and recovery programmes are inclusive and equity driven. Greater attention to Indigenous Knowledge – Mātauranga Māori – and Indigenous institutions, such as marae and the myriad relationships and connections that such institutions support, might potentially play a crucial role in future disaster mitigation and response.Glossary of Māori words: Aotearoa: New Zealand; Awa: stream, River; Hapū: a division of people, Community; Iwi: tribe; Mātauranga Māori: Indigenous knowledge; Kāinga: home; Manaakitanga: respect and care for others; Marae: communal and sacred facility; Ōtautahi: Christchurch; Raupatu: conquest and confiscation; Rohe: home territory; Rongomau Taketake: Indigenous Rights Governance Partner; Tairāwhiti: Gisborne district; Te Kāhui Tika Tangata: Human Rights Commission; Te Tari Taiwhenua: Department of Internal Affairs; Te Tiriti: The Treaty (of Waitangi); Tiko; Poo; Tino rangatiratanga: self-determination; Tupuna: ancestor; Urupā, Cemetary; Whakapapa: descent, Geneaology, Lineage; Whakawhānaungatanga: the practice of establishing, Maintaining and nurturing relationships; Whenua: land…”
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Using Days Alive and Out of Hospital to measure inequities and explore pathways through which inequities emerge after coronary artery bypass grafting in Aotearoa New Zealand: a sec... by Sarah-Jane Paine, Luke Boyle, Alan Forbes Merry, Elana Curtis, Thomas Lumley, Jade Tamatea

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Long-Term Monitoring of Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C after Achieving a Sustained Virologic Response to Antiviral Therapy by K. R. Dudina, P. A. Belyy, I. V. Maev, N. Kh. Safiullina, E. A. Klimova, S. A. Shutko, O. O. Znoyko, N.  D. Yushchuk

“…Aim: to analyze the dynamics of fibrosis and steatosis of the liver according to fibroelastometry in patients with chronic hep-atitis C (CHC) after ≥ 6 months from transient elastometry (TE) achieving a sustained virologic response (SVR) to antiviral therapy.Materials and methods. …”
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Kommunikasiewetenskap en kommunikasie van die wetenskap by H.C. Marais

“…Per slot van rekening beleef ons tans in Suid-Afrika-maar dit geld in 'n sekere mate ook vir die res van die wêreld - 'n fase waarin daar krities en indringend gekyk word na organisasiestrukture waarbinne die mens die grootste deel van sy of haar tyd deurbring. …”
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Traditional Processing, Physicochemical Property, Phytochemical Content, and Microbiological and Sensory Quality of the Yellow “Téa Lémi” Wine Made in the Far-North of Cameroon... by James Ronald Bayoï, Yonas Vandi, Bruno Yaya Foundikou, Francois-Xavier Etoa

“…Mean contents of polyphenols and flavonoids of 616.4 mg PE/L and 322.5 mg QE/L and an antioxidant capacity of 261.03 mg TE/L have been revealed in the indigenous wine, respectively. …”
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What are the gaps in cardiovascular risk assessment and management in primary care for Māori and Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand? Protocol for a systematic review by Vanessa Selak, Matire Harwood, Shanthi Ameratunga, Corina Grey, Janine Paynter, Karen Marie Brewer, Julie Winter-Smith, Sandra Hanchard

“…This review contributes to a larger project which creates a Quality-Improvement Equity Roadmap to reduce barriers to Māori and Pacific peoples accessing evidence-based CVD care.…”
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Epi-Off versus Epi-On Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Keratoconus Patients: A Comparative Study through 2-Year Follow-Up by F. Cifariello, M. Minicucci, F. Di Renzo, D. Di Taranto, G. Coclite, S. Zaccaria, S. De Turris, C. Costagliola

“…CXL epi-on technique is preferable to CXL epi-off since it preserves the corneal thickness and improves visual acuity, also reducing the postoperative ocular discomfort during the study period.…”
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