Deep Q-Networks for Minimizing Total Tardiness on a Single Machine by Kuan Wei Huang, Bertrand M. T. Lin

“…Due to its computational intractability, exact approaches such as dynamic programming algorithms and branch-and-bound algorithms struggle to produce optimal solutions for large-scale instances in a reasonable time. The advent of Deep Q-Networks (DQNs) within the reinforcement learning paradigm could be a viable approach to transcending these limitations, offering a robust and adaptive approach. …”
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Assessment of Anterior Segment Changes in Pseudophakic Eyes, Using Ultrasonic Biomicroscopic Imaging, after Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Silicone Oil or Gas Tamponade by Erkan Ünsal, Kadir Eltutar, Belma Karini, Osman Kızılay

“…It is thought that complications such as increased intraocular pressure can be seen more frequently for this reason.…”
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Navigating the Dynamics of Learner Absenteeism in South African Urban Secondary Schools: An In-Depth Management Analysis and Strategic Framework by Richard Moloele, Madikela T. Lekalakala

“…Despite the government’s initiatives to improve learners’ reading levels and redress their lack of reading comprehension skills, it is still a serious problem, particularly in rural areas. It is for this reason, that this study investigated the teachers’ and learners’ perspectives on learners’ reading comprehension challenges in the Grade 10 Setswana Home Language classroom in two high schools in the North-West Province of South Africa. …”
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Experimental Study on Seepage Properties of Postpeak Fractured Rocks under Cyclic Loading-Unloading Confining Stress and Axial Stress by Xiaobo Zhang, Zuhao Xia, Chi Yao, Jianhua Yang, Mingdong Yang

“…Excavation in rock masses always encounters safety problems from rock fracture seepage in water-rich areas, which needs to be paid much attention, especially for fractured rocks under complicated stress state. For this reason, the permeability of fractured sandstone and granite is experimentally investigated under cyclic loading-unloading confining stress and axial stress. …”
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RISKS OF PAYMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CONTEXT OF RUSSIA'S MILITARY AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE AND INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA by Mădălina RĂDOI, Mihaela ENE

“…Russia wants to include Ukraine in its territory for several reasons: they share a common history and culture, the multiple natural resources that Ukraine possesses (including oil and gas), the large population of this country and its vast territory. …”
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Innovative segmentation technique for aerial power lines via amplitude stretching transform by Pengfei Xu, Nor Anis Asma Sulaiman, Yafei Ding, Jiangwei Zhao

“…The proposed algorithm is compared with the main power line segmentation algorithms, such as Region Convolutional Neural Networks(R-CNN) and Phase Stretch Transform(PST). …”
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Interrogating the Role of Language in Clergy Sexual Abuse of Women and Girls in Zimbabwe by Nhlanhla Landan, Sindiso Zhou, Baba Tshotsho

“…This approach left the women and girls, already vulnerable due to all kinds of reasons that have brought them to seek help from the clergy in the first place, devastated and dependent on the religious leaders. …”
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Age-Dependent Loss of Mitochondrial Function in Epithelial Tissue Can Be Reversed by Coenzyme Q10 by Daniel Schniertshauer, Daniel Gebhard, Jörg Bergemann

“…Due to their role in the oxidative phosphorylation and thus the production of ATP which is crucial for many cellular processes, one reason for this could be found in the mitochondria. …”
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VISUAL AND VERBAL IN LINE MESSENGER APPLICATION: A SEMIOTIC STUDY by Venice Wijaya, Tengku Thyrhaya Zein

“…In spite of that, misunderstanding is still happen often. The reasons for choosing LINE stickers are that they are full-sized and expressive so many users can face a misunderstanding while using it. …”
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About some Controversial Stories Related to the Campaign of Chormagan in Iran in Muslim Sources by Timokhin D.M.

“…Finally, it should be recognized that some military formations of the conquerors operated in various regions of modern Iran before and simultaneously with the beginning of the Chormagan’s campaign.…”
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Sustaining Biological and Cultural Diversity by Ana G. Valenzuela Zapata, Marie Sarita Gaytán

“…Pressures to modernize their methods of production threaten the ecological and cultural diversity of regional Jaliscan products.…”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of transcription factors involved in defense responses against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica juncea by Xu Yang, Shaomin Guo, Hairun Jin, Jinze Zhang, Lijing Xiao, Qingjing Ouyang, Xu Long, Zhongbin Yan, Entang Tian

“…Transcription factors (TFs) are recognized for their critical role in plant defense against S. sclerotiorum. …”
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Identification of Buffalo Breeds Using Self-Activated-Based Improved Convolutional Neural Networks by Yuanzhi Pan, Hua Jin, Jiechao Gao, Hafiz Tayyab Rauf

“…Hence, it is essential to recognize the best Buffalo breed for a high milk- and meat yield to meet the world’s demands and breed production. …”
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Applicability of a computer retinal model for scale-dependent investigation of legibility problems by Gábor Dömötör, András Horváth

“…A key concept of this topic is legibility, the quality that shows how easy it is to recognize the letters of a particular font set. Previous works have measured legibility by human experiments, which has several limitations; for example, the methodology and circumstances were not entirely uniform, and the results may be distorted by the fatigue of the test subjects.This paper presents a new method using self-developed software to substitute human measurements in legibility testing. …”
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Understanding the Relationship Between Cerebrovascular Disease and the Gut Microbiome by William Roth, Elaine Lo, Orlando De Leon, Sajid Suriya, Farima Fakhri, James R. Brorson, Sean Polster, Tareq Kass‐Hout, Shyam Prabhakaran, James E. Siegler

“…Trimethylamine and trimethylamine N‐oxide represent not only biomarkers of gut dysbiosis and cardiovascular risk, but they are increasingly recognized as therapeutic targets for novel interventions in atherosclerotic vascular disease. …”
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Social protection of young families as a factor of trust in the state: sociological view by K. A. Aramyan, V. V. Krivopuskov, D. R. Kaberova

“…These results of the survey have showed that the formation of confidence of youth in the state and social well-being of young families need more significant systemic and comprehensive government support measures. The authors reasonably conclude that it is necessary to revise the principle of direct dependence “state support – trust of youth” in relation to this social category, since young married couples have their own particular matrix of values and relationships in the “I – family – state” triad. …”
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Exploring the metabolic patterns and response mechanisms of bile acids during fasting: A study with poultry as an example by Jun Zhang, Yujie Gong, Yidan Zhu, Qingduo Zeng, Hao Zhang, Ruili Han, Yujie Guo, Donghua Li, Yadong Tian, Xiangtao Kang, Yawei Yang, Zhuanjian Li, Ruirui Jiang

“…This study explored the metabolic patterns of bile acids during fasting and identified the main reasons for the accumulation of bile acids in the cecum, which provides a basis for fasting research and offers a reference for the formulation of fasting protocols.…”
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Investigation of the physicochemical properties and pharmacokinetics of the active compounds in Quercus infectoria gall extract by Roohallah Yousefi

“…Quercus infectoria is recognized for its antimicrobial properties, containing Friedelin, Betulinic Acid, and Gallic Acid. …”
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« L’attention littéraire » dans les textes d’Alessandro Mendini (1931-2019) : une traduction permanente vers le projet by Catherine Geel

“…Alessandro Mendini belongs to a classical tradition, found among Italian designers and architects, where writing is a recognized and important activity, often on the side of theory. …”
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Dual RNA-seq reveals transcriptome changes during Fusarium virguliforme-Trichoderma afroharzianum interactions. by Mirian F Pimentel, Leonardo F Rocha, Arjun Subedi, Jason P Bond, Ahmad M Fakhoury

“…While extensive work has been done to understand Trichoderma antagonistic mechanisms, additional research is needed to fully understand how Trichoderma spp. recognize the pathogen-host and the intra-species variability i frequently observed upon interaction with a specific pathogen-host. …”
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