Effect of Outreach on Financial Sustainability and Profitability of Saving and Credit Cooperatives in Eastern Ethiopia by Mekonnen Yitayaw

“…However, the portion of women borrowers and number of active borrowers has statistically significant but negative effect on the profitability of the SACCOs in the study area. Finally, the study suggests that increasing the number of borrowing clients and sales volume (loan portfolio) could benefit SACCOs in Eastern Ethiopia from economics of scale.…”
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Applications of cell penetrating peptide-based drug delivery system in immunotherapy by Jing-Jing Du, Ru-Yan Zhang, Shangchi Jiang, Shanshan Xiao, Yiting Liu, Yongheng Niu, Wen-Xiang Zhao, Dongyuan Wang, Dongyuan Wang, XianShi Ma

“…Then, we concluded the recent progress of their clinical trials for different diseases. Finally, we discussed the challenges and opportunities CPPs met to translate into clinical applications. …”
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Beauty Beyond the Golden Ratio: A Study of Perception Regarding Facial Proportions and Symmetry in the Turkish Population by Özlem Özgür, Leo Can Mazlum, Billur Sezgin Kızılok

“…Participants were asked to select via online survey the most and least attractive face between 5 photographs of the same person with different facial ratio values. Finally, split-face imaging was used to generate right and left-symmetrical images. …”
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Study of spectrum sharing in integrated satellite-terrestrial system based on space-based interference cartography by Haitao WANG, Xiwen MAO, Chen ZHANG, Gengxin ZHANG

“…To deal with the spectrum demand of new low earth orbit satellite (LEO) communication component and the aggregate interference generated by incumbent terrestrial component in future integrated satellite-terrestrial system, a novel space-borne spectrum-sensing (SS) and spectrum-database assisted spectrum-sharing scheme with interweave model for LEO cognitive system was proposed.Firstly, considering the adverse impact of the sparse distribution of LEO cognitive node (CN) on SS and interference cartography (IC), the concept of cognitive node position was put forward.Secondly, the spectrum-DB was built based on dual-threshold hybrid SS and IC with LEO cognitive system.Finally, a spectrum-sharing scheme with multi-state virtual network (MSVN) was designed, which could make the coexistence between terrestrial component and uplink of LEO component available.Simulation results indicate that the spectrum-database approach based on the proposed dual-threshold hybrid SS and IC can support the spectrum awareness of high reliability with relatively low-density LEO CN, and that the proposed cooperative access scheme based on spectrum-database and interweave model for LEO component can share spectrum with terrestrial one, but not significantly increase the end-to-end delay of LEO component.…”
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Brazil’s response to public health emergencies in 2023: lessons for the international community by Ana Sara Semeão de Souza, João Roberto Cavalcante, Raquel Proença, Carlos Henrique Michiles Frank, Thiago Basílio Mendonça, Giovana Ferreira Costacurta, Igor de Assis Rodrigues, José Lucas Pinho da Fonseca, Daniel Roberto Coradi de Freitas, Edenilo Baltazar Barreira Filho, Ethel Leonor Noia Maciel, Márcio Henrique de Oliveira Garcia

“…Case 2 – Emergency due to zoonoses (arboviruses and avian influenza) used the EOC response structure to develop activities aimed at stopping the emergence of arboviruses and preventing an avian influenza emergency in the country. Finally, case 3 – Emergencies due to disasters required local response structures and used the EOC to coordinate their actions with the federal government’s support. …”
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Analysis of a No Equilibrium Linear Resistive-Capacitive-Inductance Shunted Junction Model, Dynamics, Synchronization, and Application to Digital Cryptography in Its Fractional-Ord... by Sifeu Takougang Kingni, Gaetan Fautso Kuiate, Romanic Kengne, Robert Tchitnga, Paul Woafo

“…Moreover, adaptive finite-time synchronization with parameter estimation is applied to achieve synchronization of unidirectional coupled identical fractional-order form of chaotic no equilibrium LRCLSJ models. Finally, a cryptographic encryption scheme with the help of the finite-time synchronization of fractional-order chaotic no equilibrium LRCLSJ models is illustrated through a numerical example, showing that a high level security device can be produced using this system.…”
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Deep Transfer Learning Method Based on 1D-CNN for Bearing Fault Diagnosis by Jun He, Xiang Li, Yong Chen, Danfeng Chen, Jing Guo, Yan Zhou

“…Then, the cross-entropy loss function and Adam optimizer are used to minimize the classification errors and the second-order statistics of feature distance between the source domain and target domain, respectively. Finally, based on the bearing datasets of Case Western Reserve University and Jiangnan University, seven transfer fault diagnosis comparison experiments are carried out. …”
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Research on Numerical Simulation of Tantalum Explosively Formed Projectile Forming Driven by Detonation by Yajun Wang, Weibing Li, Jiaxin Yu, Wenbin Li, Heyang Xu

“…The verification test showed that a selection of appropriate JC constitutive parameters could simulate tantalum EFP forming. Finally, the effect of detonation products on EFP forming was reflected mainly in the axial acceleration and radial contraction of the tail skirt. …”
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Allocation Optimization of Multi-Axis Suspension Dynamic Parameter for Tracked Vehicle by Qihui Ling, Juchuan Dai, Xingyun He, Shengzhao Chen, Zhewu Chen

“…Moreover, the parameter allocation objective function based on multi-index information fusion is designed. Finally, two allocation optimization methods are presented to solve the parameter allocation, i.e., equal weight allocation and expert knowledge-based weight allocation. …”
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RESEARCH CONCAVE CIRCULAR HOLE TEMPLATE LINEAR VARIABLE THICKNESS STIFFNESS AND STRENGTH THEORIES by LI ShaoJie

“…This paper studies linear variable thickness circular aperture concave template theory of stiffness and strength calculation.First,set up mechanical model:Template for circular concave,outside the perimeter fixed; center has a round hole,inside the perimeter free,outside under uniformly distributed vertical load.Secondly,the establishment of mathematical model:Derivation of concave template in the axisymmetric condition,ordinary differential equation with variable coefficients of elastic curved surface,and gives the mathematical expressions of boundary conditions.Again,in view of the differential equation boundary value problem,the displacement method and the Matlab algorithm,it is concluded that the deflection of concave template function,and establish the stiffness calculation condition of concave template.Then,determine the concave template on the bending moment and the maximum bending moment and stress,so as to establish a concave template strength calculation conditions.Finally,numerical examples.This paper presents the function solutions,to change law of control concave template section variable parameters.In this way,not only highlight the interdependent relationship between the quantity of each,and optimization,and discussion and application.The result is suitable for uniform,continuous,isotropic material artifacts.Because in the process of calculation and data processing with error,so the formula is similar.…”
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Modeling the Internal Control Constraint of University Research Funding System by Jiacan Wang, Liangzhang Hu

“…For this reason, this paper uses the method of case study, combines the five elements of the COSO internal control system and the internal control norms of Chinese administrative institutions, selects three typical cases of university research corruption, and finally constructs the internal control constraint model of university research funds. …”
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Seismic Response for Wave Propagation across Joints with Equally and Unequally Close-Open Behaviours by Qi Zhang, Zhengliang Li, Tao Yu

“…Then, wave propagation across joints with normal and oblique incident P- and S-waves is analyzed by considering the equally and unequally close-open behaviours and verified by comparing with the existing methods. Finally, several parametric studies are conducted to evaluate the effect of in situ stress on transmitted waves, the effect of the incident frequency on the maximum deformation of joints, and the effect of the incident angle on the maximum deformation of joints. …”
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Development of an Indirect Forced Flow Greenhouse Solar Dryer for Barberry Drying by Hamid Mortezapour, Azam Noroozi, Ali Abdi

“…The lowest SEC was achieved at the lowest temperature with the highest velocity. Finally, it was found that the higher drying rates, the puffier products.…”
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Capsular polysaccarides of probiotics and their immunomodulatory roles by Jing Li, Saisai Feng, Leilei Yu, Jianxin Zhao, Fengwei Tian, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai

“…All of these effects of cell-surface polysaccharides exhibit their significant protective properties in immunocompromised diseases, such as colitis, arthritis, and dermatitis. Finally, we focused on their structure and functional links.…”
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Ebaco-R: Refinement of organizational commitment bases scale by Leandro Trigueiro-Fernandes, Marcos Luiz Lins Filho, Anderson Luiz Rezende Mól, Miguel Eduardo Moreno Añez

“…It was also verified that the model discussed obtained adequate values of the goodness of fit indexes χ2/df, RMSEA, CFI, TLI and RMR. Finally, it was verified that the refined model, EBACO-R, presented a convergent validity, ensuring a greater suitability of the scale to the theory. …”
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A Fuzzy Logic Technique for the Environmental Impact Assessment of Marine Renewable Energy Power Plants by Pamela Flores, Edgar Mendoza

“…We tested this fuzzy methodology across four types of ocean energy devices: floating, submerged, fixed to the ocean floor, and onshore. Finally, we applied the methodology to the EIA of a marine energy project in the Cozumel Channel, Quintana Roo, Mexico. …”
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Intuitionistic Fuzzy Normalized Weighted Bonferroni Mean and Its Application in Multicriteria Decision Making by Wei Zhou, Jian-min He

“…Furthermore, we investigate the NWBM and GNWBM operators under the intuitionistic fuzzy environment which is more common phenomenon in modern life and develop two new intuitionistic fuzzy aggregation operators based on the NWBM and GNWBM, that is, the intuitionistic fuzzy normalized weighted Bonferroni mean (IFNWBM) and the generalized intuitionistic fuzzy normalized weighted Bonferroni mean (GIFNWBM). Finally, based on the GIFNWBM, we propose an approach to multicriteria decision making under the intuitionistic fuzzy environment, and a practical example is provided to illustrate our results.…”
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The Role of Perceived Value and Satisfaction in Shaping Customer Citizenship Behavior: Evidence from Turkey by Mehmet Ozan Karahan

“…Satisfaction has significant and strong influences on feedback and help as sub-dimensions of customer citizenship behavior. Finally, satisfaction mediates between perceived value and feedback and help. …”
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System Dynamics Simulation of Large-Scale Generation System for Designing Wind Power Policy in China by Linna Hou

“…This paper focuses on the impacts of renewable energy policy on a large-scale power generation system, including thermal power, hydropower, and wind power generation. As one of the most important clean energy, wind energy has been rapidly developed in the world. …”
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Experimental Study of Bilinear Initiating System Based on Hard Rock Pile Blasting by Yusong Miao, Xiaojie Li, HongHao Yan, Xiaohong Wang, Junpeng Sun

“…Then, in order to analyze the crack propagation in different initiation forms, a rock fracture test slot was designed, and the results show that bilinear initiating system can change the energy distribution of explosives. Finally, field experiment was implemented at the hard rock pile blasting engineering, and experimental results show that the present system possesses high explosive energy utilization ratio and low rock fragments size. …”
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