Sparse connectivity enables efficient information processing in cortex-like artificial neural networks by Rieke Fruengel, Rieke Fruengel, Marcel Oberlaender, Marcel Oberlaender

“…What is the relevance of such sparse connectivity for a network’s function? Surprisingly, it has been shown that sparse connectivity impairs information processing in artificial neural networks (ANNs). …”
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An approximate mathematical model for estimating the influence of vibrations on attached elements of a mobile robot video system by A. A. Lobaty, M. М. Tatur, A. K. Ibrahim

“…The problem of constructing and applying of mathematical model for assessing the influence of vibrations on the attached elements of the video system of a mobile robot is solved. …”
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The use of complex structure splines in roadway design by V. I. Struchenkov, D. A. Karpov

“…A new mathematical model in the form of a modified Lagrange function is used together with a special nonlinear programming algorithm to optimize spline parameters. …”
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PRAXIOCENTRALISM IN THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OF THE TEACHER (Continuation of the article) by L. Yu. Monakhova, V. S. Fedotova

“…The main objective of the professional standard, systematizing the work function of a teacher, is to describe not personal qualities of teachers but the process and outcome of their activities. …”
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Sex-Specific effects of vitamin D on autistic behavior and gastrointestinal symptoms in rats via the regulation of serotonin metabolism by Bing Wang, Hanyu Dong, Yang Xue, Miaoshui Bai, Yifan Cui, Tong Zhao, Feiyong Jia

“…VitD supplementation alleviated ASD symptoms, improved gastrointestinal function, and increased 5-HT levels, Vdr, and Tph activity in male rats. …”
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The impact of amblyopia on visual motor function, coordination, and motor skills of children and adolescents: A hospital-based cross-sectional study from North India by Mittali Khurana, Anupam Singh, Prateek Kumar Panda, Indar Kumar Sharawat, Sanjeev Kumar Mittal, Omna Chawla, Barun Kumar

“…Objective: To study the impact of amblyopia on visuomotor function, coordination, gross, and fine motor skills in children and adolescents aged between 4 and 18 years. …”
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Qualitative Analysis of a COVID-19 Mathematical Model with a Discrete Time Delay by Abraham J. Arenas, Gilberto González-Parra, Miguel Saenz Saenz

“…The aim of this paper is to investigate the qualitative behavior of a mathematical model of the COVID-19 pandemic. The constructed SAIRS-type mathematical model is based on nonlinear delay differential equations. …”
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Quantifying Normal Diaphragmatic Motion and Shape and Their Developmental Changes via Dynamic MRITake-Home Points by You Hao, PhD, Jayaram K. Udupa, PhD, Yubing Tong, PhD, Caiyun Wu, PhD, Joseph M. McDonough, MS, Samantha Gogel, BA, Oscar H. Mayer, MD, Mostafa Alnoury, MD, Patrick J. Cahill, MD, Jason B. Anari, MD, Drew A. Torigian, MD

“…Background: The diaphragm is a critical structure in respiratory function; however, in vivo quantitative description of its motion available in the literature is limited. …”
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Initial establishment and validation of a predictive model for preeclampsia in twin pregnancies based on maternal characteristics and echocardiographic parameters by Qianqian Xiang, Yuan Wei, Xinheng Feng, Shaomin Chen, Yangyu Zhao

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Comparing Optimal Portfolio Performance Based on Skew-Normal Distribution and Skew-Laplace-Normal Distribution: A Mean-Absolute Deviation-Entropy Approach by Hila Rezaei, Gholamhossien Golarzi, Omid Karimi

“…After fitting density functions for Skew-Normal and Skew-Laplace-Normal distributions to the returns, maximum likelihood estimates were obtained using the Stats package and the optim Function in R software. …”
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Les images de la (re)construction des villes du Kurdistan irakien. Créer et promouvoir le Kurdistan de demain : s’inscrire dans un système capitaliste by Zoé Champigny

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NATIONAL COMPETITORS IN GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING AFTER SPECIALIZED TRAINING – PRE-COMPETITION MODELED WRESTLINGS by D. Chamishki

“…Purpose: Our goal is to construct a high-intensity modelled training (wrestling) suitable for the functional preparation before a competition and to determine their biochemical and physiological load characteristics by measuring heart rate and lactate concentration in the peripheral blood. …”
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Minimization of binary decision diagrams for systems of completely defined Boolean functions using Shannon expansions and algebraic representations of cofactors by P. N. Bibilo, V. I. Romanov

“…A directed BDD graph for a system of functions is constructed on the basis of Shannon expansion of all component functions of the system by the same permutation of variables. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) research articles unpacked: a systemic functional linguistics (SFL) elemental genre approach by Lin Zhao, Pramoolsook Issra

“…However, RA configuration from the Systemic Functional Linguistic (SFL) genre perspective remains under-investigated, particularly in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) field. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and cognitive function impairment in the elderly: evidence from NHANES 2011–2014 by Yingying Qian, Qiang Liu, Tianlang Li

“…And a risk prediction nomogram model was constructed to estimate the probability of cognitive function impairment in older adults.…”
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Almost Periodic Solution of a Modified Leslie-Gower Predator-Prey Model with Beddington-DeAngelis Functional Response by Zhimin Zhang

“…We consider a predator-prey model with modified Leslie-Gower and Beddington-DeAngelis functional response. By applying the comparison theorem of the differential equation and constructing a suitable Lyapunov function, sufficient conditions which guarantee the permanence and existence of a unique globally attractive positive almost periodic solution of the system are obtained. …”
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A Smoothing Method with Appropriate Parameter Control Based on Fischer-Burmeister Function for Second-Order Cone Complementarity Problems by Yasushi Narushima, Hideho Ogasawara, Shunsuke Hayashi

“…Based on the smoothed Fischer-Burmeister function, we construct a smoothing Newton method for solving such a nonsmooth system. …”
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Analysis of a stochastic fear effect predator-prey system with Crowley-Martin functional response and the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process by Jingwen Cui, Hao Liu, Xiaohui Ai

“…Moreover, the ultimate boundedness of the model was analyzed. Then, by constructing the Lyapunov function and applying $ It\hat{o} $'s formula, the existence of the stationary distribution of the model was demonstrated. …”
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A shortened 10-item Spine Functional Index: clinimetric properties indicate a reliable, responsive and practical measure by Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia, Antonio Cuesta-Vargas, Almir Vieira Dibai-Filho, Markus Melloh, Agnieszka Bejer

“…Abstract Background To assess the 10-item Spine Functional Index (SFI-10) clinimetric properties in a general musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) spine population. …”
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Adaptation of the Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) to a Polish version and validation in patients with upper limb musculoskeletal disorders by Agnieszka Bejer, Jędrzej Płocki, Marek Kulczyk, Markus Melloh

“…Abstract Background The Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI) is a robust, widely used tool for assessing the functional status of the upper limbs (ULs) and the effectiveness of interventions in patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). …”
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