A New Quantitative Definition of the Complexity of Organized Matters by Tatsuaki Okamoto

“…This paper presents a new quantitative definition of organized complexity. In contrast to the existing definitions, this new definition simultaneously captures all of the three key features of complexity for the first time. …”
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Efficiency Improvements of Antenna Optimization Using Orthogonal Fractional Experiments by Yen-Sheng Chen, Ting-Yu Ku

“…Traditionally, antenna optimization relies on nature-inspired heuristic algorithms, which are time-consuming due to their blind-search nature. In contrast, design of experiments (DOE) uses a completely different framework from heuristic algorithms, reducing the design cycle by formulating the surrogates of a design problem. …”
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Mediastinal Extension of a Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Rare Intrathoracic Complication of Pancreatitis by Carol Vitellas, Ivo Besong Mangeb, Luis Regalado, Chiemezie Chianotu Amadi

“…Serum lipase was elevated, and imaging by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a paraesophageal fluid collection. …”
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Improved ESPRIT Method for Joint Direction-of-Arrival and Frequency Estimation Using Multiple-Delay Output by Wang Xudong, Xiaofei Zhang, Jianfeng Li, Jinchao Bai

“…Furthermore, the proposed algorithm can obtain automatic pairing DOA and frequency parameters, and it has a comparative computational complexity in contrast to Wang’s ESPRIT algorithm. By the way, this proposed algorithm can also work well for nonuniform linear arrays. …”
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Comparative analysis of inheritance rights of children with different religions from their heirs according to Islamic law and civil law by Auliya Khasanofa, Silvia Larasati

“…The results show that in Islamic Law, religious differences are an obstacle for children to receive inheritance rights, thus requiring alternative solutions such as grants and mandatory wills. In contrast, Civil Law provides a more flexible approach, where all heirs, regardless of religion, have equal rights to inheritance. …”
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Negative emotions, projection bias, and the vote choice in South Korea by Kiyoung Chang, Jeeyoung Park

“…This phenomenon, known as the contrast effect, occurs when voters interpret signals of low competence as indicators of greater ideological distance from their preferred positions. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesions in the Central Nervous System of a Dog with Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis by Linda G. Lang, John F. Griffin, Jonathan M. Levine, Edward B. Breitschwerdt

“…On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), there were multifocal, punctate, T2-hyperintense lesions in the brain and cervical spinal cord and intracranial leptomeningeal contrast enhancement. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis revealed a predominantly mononuclear pleocytosis and mildly elevated protein. …”
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Serious Games Accessibility Design Model for Low-Vision Children by Nurul Izzah Othman, Hazura Mohamed, Nor Azan Mat Zin

“…For instance, small text and graphic sizes, lack of colour contrast, complex visual effects, or reliance on visual cues for instructions are among the visual properties that contribute to these accessibility challenges. …”
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Cultural Dimensions of Stroking Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Persian and English Communication in Media Contexts by Zahra Ghadamyari, Haniyeh Jajarmi

“…The findings shed light on diverse hidden cultural patterns of Persian speakers in contrast to those of English speakers encompassing collectivism, indirectness, power distance, high context, low trust, and high waitance. …”
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Acute Gastric Volvulus on Hiatal Hernia by Abdessamad EL KAOUKABI, Mohamed MENFAA, Samir HASBI, Fouad SAKIT, Abdelkrim CHOHO

“…An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) and an upper gastrointestinal contrast made it possible to diagnose an acute gastric volvulus on hiatal hernia. …”
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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the right renal pelvis: A case report by Xiaorui Zhu, Xueli Dong, Hongzhou Sheng, Renbin Deng, Xianzhong Duan

“…We performed abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which showed a mass in the right renal pelvis-inferior calyx. …”
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Curcumin phytosomal softgel formulation: Development, optimization and physicochemical characterization by Allam Ahmed N., Komeil Ibrahim A., Abdallah Ossama Y.

“…Stability studies of chosen formulations prepared using the hydrophilic vehicle revealed a stable curcumin dissolution pattern. In contrast, a dramatic decrease in curcumin dissolution was observed in case of phytosomes formulated in oily vehicles.…”
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Balancing the Potential Gauging Process Applied to Wave Propagation for Arbitrary Space-Times by Thomas Reum

“…For this purpose, only the metric tensor of affected potential components is modified throughout this work. In contrast, that of all other EM quantities is entirely unchanged. …”
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Machine learning suggests climate and seasonal definitions should change under global warming by Milton Speer, Lance Leslie

“…The poleward contraction of mid-latitude westerly winds is a readily identifiable contributor. …”
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Los que seleccionan (y los seleccionados). Una aproximación a los diputados nacionales peronistas por la provincia de Buenos Aires entre 1946 y 1955 by Oscar Humberto Aelo

“…Se analiza, en cada caso, el grupo dirigente que controló el proceso selectivo, las normas formales o informales prevalecientes y los criterios o lógicas que presidieron el proceso. …”
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Historia, poética y doctrina: los himnos nacionales de Paraguay by Ana Tissera

“…El segundo fue escrito en 1846 por el uruguayo Acuña de Figueroa, quien, por un contacto eventual —apoyo a Rivera contra Rosas—, envió como obsequio al presidente Carlos López un himno patriótico; es un texto ajeno, alambicado, de estilo “internacional”, cuya única referencia al Paraguay es la mítica alusión a sus caudillos: Yegros, Rodríguez de Francia y López. …”
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DIGITAL MARKETING ADOPTION FACTORS IN ALGERIAN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A TAM APPROACH by Hela DIOUANI, Amel GRAA, Khadidja BECHELAGHEM

“…Besides, the cost of access and the saving time influence the use through the perceived usefulness factor; and subjective norms as a significant determinant influencing perceived ease of use. In contrast, the results of this study support technology acceptance theory (TAM) to explain the willingness to adopt digital marketing in SMEs.…”

On the Potential of Algorithm Fusion for Demographic Bias Mitigation in Face Recognition by Jascha Kolberg, Yannik Schäfer, Christian Rathgeb, Christoph Busch

“…Subsequently, multiple fusion techniques are applied with the goal to improve the fairness in contrast to single systems. The experimental results show that it is possible to improve the fairness regarding single demographics, e.g., skin color or gender, while improving fairness for demographic subgroups turns out to be more challenging.…”
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Combined effects of basalt fiber geometrical characteristics on pavement performance of asphalt mixtures. by Heng Zhou, Mengxin Li, Guyue Jin, Mengyu Guo, Yingjun Jiang

“…The production process for polyester fiber is more complex and costly, presenting both environmental and economic challenges in engineering applications. In contrast, basalt fiber is cost-effective, exhibit excellent wear resistance and impact toughness, and possess high mechanical strength. …”
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Minimal Diagnosis and Diagnosability of Discrete-Event Systems Modeled by Automata by Xiangfu Zhao, Gianfranco Lamperti, Dantong Ouyang, Xiangrong Tong

“…In the last several decades, the model-based diagnosis of discrete-event systems (DESs) has increasingly become an active research topic in both control engineering and artificial intelligence. However, in contrast with the widely applied minimal diagnosis of static systems, in most approaches to the diagnosis of DESs, all possible candidate diagnoses are computed, including nonminimal candidates, which may cause intractable complexity when the number of nonminimal diagnoses is very large. …”
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