Dynamical analysis and optimal control of an multi-age-structured vector-borne disease model with multiple transmission pathways by Huihui Liu, Yaping Wang, Linfei Nie

“…Next, our model is extended to a control problem and the existence and uniqueness of the optimal control by using the Gateaux derivative. Finally, numerical simulations are used to explain the main theoretical results and discuss the impact of age-structured parameters and control strategies on the prevention and control of vector-borne infectious diseases.…”
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A survey of cybersecurity for intelligent connected-automated vehicle by Yufeng LI, Xiaoyuan LU, Chenhong CAO, Jiangtao LI, Hongyi ZHU, Nan MENG

“…(Semi-) Autonomous vehicles use a new generation of information and communication technologies to realize a full range of interactions between vehicles and cloud,vehicles and vehicles,vehicles and roads,and vehicles and pedestrian,etc.When cars started to become connected computers on wheels,network security became a major challenge,and because the scope of cyber threats extended from virtual space to physical space,the harm of cybersecurity had risen to human life.The electronic/electrical structure,in-vehicle network structure,and out-of-vehicle network structure of intelligent vehicles were introduced,the security requirements of vehicle networks were elaborated,several cyber-attacks against connected-automated vehicle (CAV) were pointed out,the available defense measures against these attacks were addressed.The advantages and disadvantages of these measures were summarized.Finally,possible defense measures and directions in the future were discussed to further ensure the security of CAV.…”
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Achromatic Fresnel Lens with Improved Efficiency for PV Systems by Mario González Montes, Juan Carlos Martínez-Antón, Daniel Vázquez Moliní, Antonio Álvarez Fernandez-Balbuena, E. Bernabeu

“…The results will be compared with a standard Fresnel lens to ascertain the validity and effectiveness of the obtained design. Finally, a novel kind of hybrid lens is proposed, which combines the advantages of each type of lens (standard and Fresnel) according to the optimal operating region of each design. …”
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Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Social Ties in D2D Collaborative Video Transmission by Qi Zhang, Zufan Zhang, Tian Zeng, Xiaoke Li

“…Next, the reliability function and adaptive parameter estimation are performed. Finally, some examples are conducted to illustrate the main results of this paper, from which one can see that the proposed model has a good predictive ability of the changing trend of social ties.…”
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Anderson–Fabry Disease: An Overview of Current Diagnosis, Arrhythmic Risk Stratification, and Therapeutic Strategies by Chiara Tognola, Giacomo Ruzzenenti, Alessandro Maloberti, Marisa Varrenti, Patrizio Mazzone, Cristina Giannattasio, Fabrizio Guarracini

“…Current therapeutic interventions, including enzyme replacement therapy and antiarrhythmic medications, are reviewed in the context of their efficacy and limitations. Finally, we highlight ongoing research and future directions with the aim of improving arrhythmic risk assessment and management in AFD. …”
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Macroeconomic Stability in Resource-rich Countries: The Role of Fiscal Policy by Elva Bova, Paulo Medas, Tigran Poghosyan

“…Further, we find that the adoption of fiscal rules does not seem to reduce procyclicality in a significant way, but the quality of political institutions does matter. Finally, we find that non-commodity revenues tend to respond only to persistent changes in commodity prices.…”
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First-Order and High-Order Repetitive Control for Single-Phase Grid-Connected Inverter by Cheng Guo, Linzhen Zhong, Jun Zhao, Guanbin Gao, Yingbo Huang

“…The stability and performance analysis are given for the first-order repetitive control and high-order repetitive control. Finally, comparative simulations are conducted in a circuit-level inverter model, which show the effectiveness of the proposed method.…”
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Event-Triggered-Based External Consensus Protocol of RBF-ARX-Model-Based Networked Multiagent Systems with Nonlinear Dynamics and Communication Delays by Qi Lei, Ying Luo

“…Under this proposed control protocol, both the consensus and stability of the system can be proved. Finally, a numerical simulation is performed to verify the availability of our results.…”
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Analytical Solution for Surrounding Rock Pressure of Deep-Buried Four-Hole Closely Spaced Double-Arch Tunnel by Xianghao Sun, Qi Shi, Jian Wu, Dunwen Liu, Shan Wu

“…The calculation model of the surrounding rock pressure of the deep-buried four-hole closely spaced double-arch tunnel is established, and the calculation formula of the surrounding rock pressure is deduced and verified. Finally, the influences of the rock column parameters, excavation procedure, tunnel span, and middle partition wall on the surrounding rock pressure are analyzed.…”
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Cloud Platform Based on Mobile Internet Service Opportunistic Drive and Application Aware Data Mining by Ge Zhou

“…Secondly, through the cloud platform different cloud and channel aware, nonlinear mapping from the service to a data set of proposed perceptual model is applied. Finally, on the basis of the driving characteristics and extraction of perceptual features, the cloud platform would be constructed through the service opportunities of mobile Internet applications, which could provide robust and efficient data mining services. …”
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Dynamic Compressive and Tensile Characteristics of a New Type of Ultra-High-Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fibers Reinforced Concrete by Bashir H. Osman, Xiao Sun, Zhenghong Tian, Hao Lu, Guilin Jiang

“…The experimental results were compared with those predicted from the available equations, and results were in accordance. Finally, an analytical equation for predicting the dynamic compression and tensile properties of these new-type fibers was proposed.…”
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"He will die in another way before he is dead". The violence of the prison system in "The Double Dying of an Ordinary Criminal" by Breyten Breytenbach by Rosa Calì

“…Then, Breytenbach’s short story The Double Dying of an Ordinary Criminal will be analysed, with special emphasis on the themes of the double and death, and Breytenbach’s indictment of prison conditions and the death sentence during Apartheid (1948-1991). Finally, the philosophical musings on death and mirrors in the second chapter of the story will be further explored, describing the role of writing and thinking about death. …”
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Effect of Fiber Waviness on Tensile Strength of a Flax-Sliver-Reinforced Composite Material by Taweesak Piyatuchsananon, Akira Furuya, Baosheng Ren, Koichi Goda

“…Then the angle distribution was quantified through spatial autocorrelation analysis methods: Local Moran’s I and Local Geary’s c. Finally, the relation between the resultant tensile strength and quantified parameters was discussed.…”
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Super-enhancers in hepatocellular carcinoma: regulatory mechanism and therapeutic targets by Xuejin Lu, Meizi Zhu, Xingyue Pei, Jinhu Ma, Rui Wang, Yi Wang, Shuwen Chen, Yan Yan, Yaling Zhu

“…Subsequently, we delve into the roles and molecular mechanisms of SEs within the framework of HCC. Finally, we discuss the inhibitors targeting the key SE-components and their potential effects on the treatment of HCC. …”
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An Evaluation and Criticism of the Revised BA Program in English Translator Training by Hossein Davari, Saeed Nourzadeh, Ailin Firoozian Pouresfahani, Ghodrat Hassani

“…After around three decades of implementing the BA program in English translator training approved in 1990 which was accompanied by many serious criticisms, finally, in 2017, its revised version was approved and implemented. …”
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Trajectory Tracking Control of Wheeled Robot based on Neural Dynamic Mechanics with Parameter Adaptive by Zhang Wenchao, Jiang Qingjian

“…Through analyzing and comparing of the relationship between the different parameter selection and control,and a parameter adaptive method to further improve the performance of trajectory tracking controller is designed. Finally,the simulation experiment is carried on for the design of the control method. …”
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High-order statistics based blind channel estimation for PSK modulation in flat and slow fading channels by IXiao-tian L, EIJing L, LIUWei , IYan-bin L, HANGRun-sheng Z

“…A blind channel estimator based on high-order statistics (HOS) of PSK constellations was proposed.For flat and slow fading channels,firstly,the high-order statistics of PSK constellations with different alphabet size M was ana-lyzed.The M^th power symbols of MPSK constellations are same,whereas the M^thpower symbols are symmetrically dis-tributed on the complex plane when 1≤M′＜M.Secondly,the estimation algorithms of alphabet size M,initial phase and fading coefficient were introduced based on the characteristics above.Finally,simulation results show that when SNR＞12 dB,the proposed algorithm has the same estimation performance as the optimal Lloyd-Max algorithm,while the complexity is only 1/50 of Lloyd-Max algorithm.Moreover,the proposed algorithm's mean-square error curve converges remarkably to the least squares (LS) bound on the condition of less received symbols.…”
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Sociobiology meets oncology: unraveling altruistic cooperation in cancer cells and its implications by Muhammad Sufyan bin Masroni, Evelyn Siew-Chuan Koay, Victor Kwan Min Lee, Siok Bian Ng, Soo Yong Tan, Karen Meiling Tan, Marco Archetti, Sai Mun Leong

“…We also discuss how evolutionary game theory, coupled with contemporary molecular tools, may shed light on understudied mechanisms governing the dynamics of altruistic cooperation in cancer cells. Finally, we discuss how molecular insights gleaned from these mechanistic dissections may fuel advancements in our comprehension of altruism among cancer cells, with implications across multiple disciplines, offering innovative prospects for therapeutic strategies, molecular discoveries, and evolutionary investigations.…”
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Normal Form for High-Dimensional Nonlinear System and Its Application to a Viscoelastic Moving Belt by S. P. Chen, Y. H. Qian

“…Then, three explicit formulae are derived, herein, which can be used to compute the coefficients of the normal form and the associated nonlinear transformation. Finally, employing the present method, we study the nonlinear oscillation of the viscoelastic moving belt under parametric excitations. …”
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The Management System Framework of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises Based on Strategic Flexible Management by Lihua Zhao, Jing Wang, Zhen Li

“…Based on the construction of industrial subsystems, a simple subsystem conversion system is developed, and a simple exchange strategy matrix for equipment measurement and decision-making is constructed. Finally, taking CW as an example, the company’s case modeled and demonstrated the feasibility of the retrofit process, supporting the importance of the study. …”
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