Optimized Model Predictive Control-Based Path Planning for Multiple Wheeled Mobile Robots in Uncertain Environments by Yang She, Chao Song, Zetian Sun, Bo Li

“…Additionally, a formation control algorithm based on an enhanced APF method and the leader–follower algorithm is proposed to achieve formation maintenance, intra-formation collision avoidance, and obstacle circumvention, thereby ensuring formation stability. Finally, two sets of simulation experiments in uncertain environments demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method compared to the APF-MPC algorithm, enabling the control of multiple WMRs to reach their target positions safely, smoothly, and efficiently. …”
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Iterative algorithm for locating nodes in WSN based on modifying average hopping distances by LIN Jin-zhao1, CHEN Xiao-bing1, LIU Hai-bo1

“…Secondly, the average one-hop dis-tance used by each locating node for estimating itself location was modified through weighting the N received average one-hop distances from beacon nodes. Finally, the iterative numerical method with the initial values of estimated node locations was presented by setting proper threshold. …”
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Processus de mise en œuvre de la réforme des études en masso-kinésithérapie par une équipe de direction : entre traduction, dynamiques d’innovation et enrôlement des formateurs... by Thérèse Perez-Roux, Eric Maleyrot

“…A number of tensions linked to the trainers’ reform understanding are thus identified. Finally, the results indicate the extent to which the management puts new work projects into perspective, in an innovating and prospecting process that requires both stakeholders’ understanding and involvement.…”
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Evaluation of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S.: Secondary Data Analyses of Conclusions Drawn by the Program Implementers by Daniel T. L. Shek

“…There were also conclusions reflecting the respondents’ appreciation of the program. Finally, responses on the difficulties encountered and suggestions for improvements were observed. …”
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Modeling, evaluation, and optimization for 6G network architecture by WANG Xiaoyun, LU Lu, LIU Chao, SHI Nanxiang, ZHANG Tong, PAN Xiaohan

“…Furthermore, the concept of network architectural entropy was introduced to quantitatively assess the rationality of the design and deployment scheme of the 6G network architecture. Finally, a method for constructing 6G network architectural entropy was proposed, and the design idea of 6G network architecture entropy reduction was developed and formulated. …”
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Personal Construction of Cough Medicine among Young Substance Abusers in Hong Kong by Daniel T. L. Shek

“…Fourth, relative to the construed similarity between heroin and the gateway drugs (cigarette, beer, and liquor), the informants construed cough medicine to be more similar to the gateway drugs. Finally, a higher level of perceived dissimilarity between cough medicine and gateway drugs was related to a higher level of perceived harm of cough medicine abuse.…”
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Analysis of Dynamic Damage Fractal and Energy Consumption Characteristics of Dolomite Marble by Ting Zuo, Zehu Zhao, Jianguo Wang, Xianglong Li, Zihao Tao, Changhui Yang

“…In addition, as the incident energy increases, the crushing energy of the rock also increases, and the energy dissipation intensifies. Finally, after comparative analysis, the reasonable strain rate range is 68.14–77.61 s−1, and the reasonable specific energy absorption value range is 0.65–0.98 J/cm3. …”
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Response to Plasmapheresis Measured by Angiogenic Factors in a Woman with Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Pregnancy by Karoline Mayer-Pickel, Sabine Horn, Uwe Lang, Mila Cervar-Zivkovic

“…An imbalance of angiogenic and antiangiogenic placental factors such as endoglin and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 has been implicated in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia. …”
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Protective Actions of PPAR-γ Activation in Renal Endothelium by Peter E. Westerweel, Marianne C. Verhaar

“…The presentation of adhesion molecules and release of cytokines recruiting inflammatory cells are inhibited by PPAR-γ-agonism. Finally, PPAR-γ-receptors are also found on endothelial progenitor cells and PPAR-γ-agonists stimulate progenitor-mediated endothelial repair. …”
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Improvement of CRF-Based Saliency Detection Algorithm Using Matrix Decomposition Based Features by Mohammad Shouryabi, Mohammad Javad Fadaeieslam

“…In the following, CRF has been trained according to the features of 20 images close to the input image. Finally, input image saliency is estimated according to calculated weights in the training phase, input image saliency cues, and ground truths. …”
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Procreative autonomy, gender equality and right to life: the decision of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Artavia Murillo v. Costa Rica by Teresinha Teles Pires

“…Moreover, the decision is remarkable to include a standard of equality in matters of procreative autonomy insofar as the IACtHR has held that women, because of negative gender stereotypes in society, have been greatly undermined by the decision of the Chamber of Costa Rica to ban IVF. Finally, as will be argued, courts may, in similar future cases, introduce the Convention of Belém do Pará in the analysis, considering that the elimination of IVF services (or other limitation of women’s procreative autonomy) can be seen as a form of violence against women’s moral integrity.…”
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IFN-γ licenses normal and pathogenic ALPK1/TIFA pathway in human monocytes by Amandine Martin, Solène Caron, Mélissa Marcotte, Pauline Bronnec, Etienne Garneret, Nora Martel, Georgina Maalouf, Pascal Sève, David Saadoun, Yvan Jamilloux, Thomas Henry

“…Summary: Alpha-kinase 1 (ALPK1) is an immune receptor sensing the bacterial nucleotide sugar ADP-heptose. …”
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Les mausolées de la fin de l’Antiquité au Moyen Âge central : entre gestion d’un héritage et genèse de nouveaux modèles by Thomas Creissen

“…These changes reflect a new social approach to death. Finally, the conversion of pagan mausoleums into churches can be interpreted in different ways: does it reflect the Christianization of former pagan families, or merely the practical recycling of disused buildings?…”
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Design of A Novel Robot with Omni-directional Mobile and Obstacle-crossing Function by 臧红彬, 许雄, 周颖玥, 陶俊杰, 蔡勇, 赵登峰, 沈连婠

“…The kinematic model of the climbing structure is built and its parameters are optimized. Finally,the functions of the robot system including straight movement,lateral movement,zero turning radius and overcoming obstacles are simulated based on the virtual prototype technology. …”
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Deep reinforcement learning based algorithm for real-time QoS optimization of software-defined security middle platform by Yuancheng LI, Yongtai QIN

“…., a novel algorithm based on deep reinforcement learning for optimizing QoS in software defined security middle platforms (SDSmp) in real-time was proposed.Firstly, the fragmented security requirements and infrastructure were integrated into the SDSmp cloud model.Then by leveraging the power of deep reinforcement learning and cloud computing technology, the real-time matching and dynamic adaptation capabilities of the security middle platform were enhanced.Finally, a real-time scheduling strategy for security middle platform resources that meet QoS goals was generated.Experimental results demonstrate that compared to existing real-time methods, the proposed algorithm not only ensures load balancing but also improves job success rate by 18.7% for high QoS and reduces the average response time by 34.2%, and it is highly robust and better suited for real-time environments than existing methods.…”
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La legislación de la lucha antialcohólica en Santander (1923-1928) by Freddy Alexander Sierra Garzón

“…El presente artículo analizó la aplicación de la legislación nacional en el departamento de Santander. Las consecuencias finales abarcaron la eliminación en la fabricación de licores artesanales (chicha y guarapo) y la consolidación de una empresa oficial del departamento dedicada a la destilación del aguardiente de caña.…”
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Some-where over the rainbow by Lucia Saks

“…Apartheid may well be considered as the last 10- geocentric colonial structure (unless, that is, one wishes to included Bosnia under this unpleasant rubric) to finally collapse.1 Further its collapse may be considered the end of a state apparatus formed as an institutionalization of logocentric thinking (something unusual for Derrida who very rarely talks in terms of practices). …”
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A Regularized Alternating Least-Squares Method for Minimizing a Sum of Squared Euclidean Norms with Rank Constraint by Pablo Soto-Quiros

“…We show that given the existence of critical points of the alternating least-squares method, the limit points of the converging sequences of the RALS are the critical points of the objective function. Finally, we show numerical experiments that demonstrate the efficiency of the RALS method.…”
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Wireless sensor node localization based on IPSO-MC by Yongyan LI, Jianping WU

“…To solve the problem of insufficient node positioning accuracy in wireless sensor networks,an algorithm based on improved particle swarm optimization by membrane computing (IPSO-MC) was proposed.Kent mapping was used to initialize the population and domain particles were introduced to improve the global optimization of the particle swarm.The weight factor and nonlinear extreme value perturbation were used to improve the local optimization ability of the particle swarm,and the Levy flight mechanism was used to optimize the individual position.Finally,the optimal solution of the particle swarm algorithm was obtained by the evolutionary rules of the membrane computing.Simulation experiments show that compared with the chicken flock algorithm,the improved particle swarm algorithm and the membrane computing,the proposed algorithm improves 3.24%,5.12% and 8.15% in the comparison of reference node ratio indicators,and the increase in the number of nodes indicators by 2.26%,7.82% and 9.81%,and the comparison of communication radius indicators increased by 2.15%,5.5% and 7.5%,respectively.This indicates that the algorithm has a good effect in node localization.…”
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Application of nanomaterials in antifouling: A review by Nan Wang, Ruiyong Zhang, Kunpeng Liu, Yuxin Zhang, Xin Shi, Wolfgang Sand, Baorong Hou

“…Additionally, the potential applications of antifouling nanomaterials, including marine antifouling, water treatment, and medical antifouling are discussed. Finally, we proposed the perspectives of research and development trends of the antifouling nanomaterials. …”
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