A Seed-Expanding Method Based on TOPSIS for Community Detection in Complex Networks by Jianjun Cheng, Wenbo Zhang, Haijuan Yang, Xing Su, Tao Ma, Xiaoyun Chen

“…However, the amount of communities might be much more than they should be, and some communities might be too small to make sense. Therefore, we finally consider a postprocessing procedure to merge some initial communities into larger ones to acquire the resulting community structure. …”
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Analysis of the correlations between changes in posterior segment and anterior chamber segment after implantable collamer lens implantation in highly myopic patients by Yifei Peng, Lu Xiong, Haokun Qu, Yang Liu, Zheng Wang

“…Trial registration The study was approved by the ethics committee of Aier Eye Hospital, Jinan University (No. GZAIER2023IRB25; China Clinical Trial Record No. …”
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Automatic Multi-Temporal Land Cover Mapping with Medium Spatial Resolution Using the Model Migration Method by Ruijun Chen, Xidong Chen, Yu Ren

“…Then, based on the generated training dataset and a random forest classifier, local adaptive land cover classification models of the reference year were developed. Finally, by migrating the classification model to the target epoch, multi-epoch land cover products were generated. …”
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Four decades of phenology in an alpine amphibian: trends, stasis, and climatic drivers by Lenzi, Omar, Grossenbacher, Kurt, Zumbach, Silvia, Lüscher, Beatrice, Althaus, Sarah, Schmocker, Daniela, Recher, Helmut, Thoma, Marco, Ozgul, Arpat, Schmidt, Benedikt R.

“…In addition, we investigated the effect of the lunar cycle, as well as the individual variation in breeding phenology. Finally, to assess the individual heterogeneity in the timing of breeding, we calculated the repeatability of the timing of arrival at the breeding site. …”
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Grid-Forming Inverters: A Comparative Study of Different Control Strategies in Frequency and Time Domains by Nabil Mohammed, Harith Udawatte, Weihua Zhou, David J. Hill, Behrooz Bahrani

“…Subsequently, time-domain verification using the electromagnetic transient models is conducted for these case studies as well as to assess the power tracking capability of these control strategies in response to changes in power references. Finally, the robustness of these four controllers is explored against external grid disturbances, including grid frequency deviations, phase jumps, and voltage sags, considering varying levels of disturbance magnitudes in both weak and strong grid connections. …”
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa pili and flagella mediate distinct binding and signaling events at the apical and basolateral surface of airway epithelium. by Iwona Bucior, Julia F Pielage, Joanne N Engel

“…We further show that Tfp-mediated binding to host N-glycans results in activation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway and bacterial entry at the AP surface. …”
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Determination of the effect of danofloxacin on 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine level by Devran Coşkun, Rahmi Canbar, Yasemin Korkmaz, Burak Dik, Ayşe Er, Enver Yazar

“…In addition, to determine on heart [Troponin I, creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) isoenzyme, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)], liver [Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT)] and kidney [Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine] damage biomarkers and hemogram parameters [White blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), platelet count, hemoglobin, hematocrit].…”
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A scoping review of the impacts of forest cover dynamics on acari-borne diseases: Beyond forest fragmentation by Nolwenn Blache, Karine Chalvet-Monfray, Christophe Déprés, Serge Morand

“…Differences in results trends emerge according to the article type, with literature reviews often overestimating the dilution effect, which assumes that species diversity reduces disease risk, observed in empirical research. Finally, our review identifies a notable absence of studies on scrub typhus.This scoping review provides a novel and comprehensive overview of global literature on the impacts of forest cover dynamics on Acari vectors and the infectious agents they transmit. …”
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An interaction-fair semi-decentralized trajectory planner for connected and autonomous vehicles by Zhengqin Liu, Jinlong Lei, Peng Yi, Yiguang Hong

“…The approach can significantly improve computational efficiency through parallel computing among CAVs, and enhance the safety of planned trajectories by ensuring equilibrium concordance among CAVs. Finally, we conduct Monte Carlo experiments in multiple situations at an intersection, where the empirical results show the advantages of SVEP, including the fast computation speed, a small communication payload, high scalability, equilibrium concordance, and safety, making it a promising solution for trajectory planning in connected traffic scenarios. …”
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Identifying barriers and potential solutions to improve equitable access to community eye services: an exploratory sequential mixed methods study protocol by Min Kim, David Macleod, Michael Gichangi, Andrew Bastawrous, Matthew J Burton, Jacqueline Ramke, Oathokwa Nkomazana, Sailesh Mishra, Shalinder Sabherwal, Luke Nelson Allen, Abhishek Roshan, Sarah Karanja, Ari Ho-Foster, Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, Nigel Bolster, Mohd Javed, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Bakgaki Ratshaa, John Tlhakanelo

“…Next, we will conduct a survey with a representative sample of non-attenders from the same left-behind groups, asking them to rank each suggested service modification by likely impact. Finally, we will convene a multistakeholder workshop to assess each service modification based on ranking, likely impact, feasibility, cost and potential risks. …”
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On the Properties of and Ionospheric Conditions Associated With a Mid‐Latitude Scintillation Event Observed Over Southern United States by F. S. Rodrigues, J. G. Socola, A. O. Moraes, C. Martinis, D. A. Hickey

“…Scintillations, however, occurred within TEC and airglow depletions observed over Texas. Finally, scintillation properties including severity and rapidity, and associated TEC signatures are comparable to those associated with equatorial spread F.…”
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Ad Reinhardt: Les Cartoons avant 1946 by David RYBAK

“…During his studies, far from being simply an occasional illustrator, he was, in fact, one of the key activists on the campus of the Columbia University in New York – taking the helm of a student magazine, the Columbia Jester, after the latter had censored him; becoming independent and elected, with an anti-fraternities program, to the student board; and, finally, being a member of the National Student League when it was organizing its strike against War (Students fight war, a demonstration in 1934, as well as a publication, in 1935, with its cover designed by Reinhardt). …”
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Numerical investigation of combined convective heat transfer using fractal barriers in a circular cavity filled with nanofluid by Reza Mougouei, Ali B.M. Ali, Omid Ali Akbari, Gholamreza Ahmadi, Soheil Salahshour, Sh Baghaei

“…The results of this research show that the presence of an obstacle with a special shape causes the components of the flow paths, creates weaker vortices in parts of the cavity and finally increases the contact of the fluid with hot surfaces. …”
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Optimizing Neurobehavioral Assessment for Patients with Disorders of Consciousness: Proposal of a Comprehensive Pre-Assessment Checklist for Clinicians by Kristen Keech, Caroline Schnakers, Brooke Murtaugh, Katherine O’Brien, Beth Slomine, Marie-Michèle Briand, Rita Formisano, Aurore Thibaut, Anna Estraneo, Enrique Noé, Olivia Gosseries, Liliana da Conceição Teixeira

“…Methods: A pre-assessment checklist was developed by a group of interdisciplinary DoC clinical experts and researchers based on the existing literature, current validated tools, and expert opinions. Once finalized, the checklist was electronically distributed to clinicians with a range of experience in neurobehavioral assessment with DoC. …”
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Genome-wide identification and functional roles relating to anthocyanin biosynthesis analysis in maize by Xiaofang Wang, Huangai Li, Shuai Wang, Meiqi Ruan, Yiping Li, Lei Zhu, Zhenying Dong, Yan Long

“…In this study, gene numbers, distribution, structure, cis-elements of the anthocyanin synthetic gene family were identified, and then the potential transcriptional factors were predicted by two analyzed methods. Finally, genes involved in maize silk pigment were screened by un-targeted metabolism analysis. …”
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Enhanced Multi‐Objective Optimization Model for Bridge Performance Assessment and Prediction, Based on Improved PCA, K‐Means Clustering, and Kaplan–Meier Survival Algorithm by Chengzhong Gui, Zhi Duan, Zuwei Huang, Zhiguo Sun, Wei Qiao, Yu Cheng

“…Numerical simulations, including structural nonlinear analysis, are conducted to determine the target thresholds of bridge structure, providing important benchmarks for performance evaluation. Finally, a multi‐parameter regression model is used to evaluate and update the performance of the bridge structure, taking into account survival probability (using the Kaplan–Meier method), maintenance history, and material deterioration to estimate the most critical time for the bridge system. …”
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RF communication between dual band implantable and on body antennas for biotelemetry application by Yara A. Kamel, Hesham A. Mohamed, Hala ELsadek, Hadia M. ELhennawy

“…While, the measured impedance BWs of the on-body antenna are 24% and 50.4 % at two operating ISM frequencies. Finally, the measured transmission coefficient between the two antennas is evaluated.…”
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Énoncés capacitifs et constructions à sujet locatif : quel alignement syntaxe-sémantique ? by Christelle Lacassain, Caroline Marty

“…The alignment between syntactic function and semantic role is not prototypical, as the subject referent is neither an agent nor an experiencer, but denotes, at first sight, a place or a temporal period. Finally, the two types of sentences abstract away from the expression of a concrete situation experienced by a human animate, originally denoted by the verbs concerned.The study addresses the mechanisms at work in both types of constructions. …”
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Review of privacy computing techniques for multi-party data fusion analysis by LIU Shenglong, HUANG Xiuli, JIANG Yiwen, JIANG Jiawei, TIAN Yuechi, ZHOU Zejun, NIU Ben

“…In the aspect of multi-party data collaborative secure computing, commonly used techniques in both academia and industry were discussed. Finally, the challenges and development directions of multi-party privacy computing were prospected. …”
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Awareness of glottal settings for the production of /h/-initial and vowel-initial words in French learners of L2 English by Christelle Exare

“…Third, the same learners were asked to produce the same 18 target phrases, using particular glottal settings, 17 of them being imposed. They were finally asked to utter the last phrase (‘poor animal’) with the glottal settings of their choice — either continuous voicing or glottalisation — and then say whether they had realised one or the other. …”
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