Numerical classification of lotus cultivars based on flower color phenotype by LIU Yiping, WU Fangfang, HE Dan, ZHUANG Yuan, KONG Dezheng

“…According to the standard, all colors were divided into six groups (yellow, white, light pink, moderate pink, pink purple and red), and the numbers of white and moderate pink samples were more, accounting for 22.72% and 24.24% of the total number of samples. …”
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A credit card fraud detection approach based on ensemble machine learning classifier with hybrid data sampling by Khanda Hassan Ahmed, Stefan Axelsson, Yuhong Li, Ali Makki Sagheer

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Research on subway settlement prediction based on the WTD-PSR combination and GSM-SVR model by Miren Rong, Chao Feng, Yinping Pang, Hailong Wang, Ying Yuan, Wensong Zhang, Lanxin Luo

“…By upgrading the one-dimensional settlement data sequence to a multi-dimensional data sequence, and utilizing the Grid Search Method Optimized Support Vector Regression (GSM-SVR) regression model to predict subway settlement with small sample data, the aim is to offer a more precise and reliable data analysis method and theoretical approach for small sample subway settlement prediction. …”
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Efficiency of ranked set sampling designs in power Lindley system reliability estimation with uncensored and right-censored data by Zhimin Wu, Lin Xiang

“…To obtain the parameter estimates of the PL distributions, the maximum likelihood (ML) method is used. Monte Carlo simulations considering perfect and imperfect ranking with uncensored data and perfect ranking with right-censored data show that RSS and ERSS provide more precise ML estimates of system reliability, R, compared to SRS under different sample sizes and parameter settings. …”
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Advanced Credit Card Fraud Detection: An Ensemble Learning Using Random Under Sampling and Two-Stage Thresholding by Ibrahim Almubark

“…The well-known Synthetic Minority Over-sampling Technique (SMOTE) was used for over-sampling. …”
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Longitudinal pathway analysis using structural information with case studies in early type 1 diabetes by Maria K. Jaakkola, Anu Kukkonen-Macchi, Tomi Suomi, Laura L. Elo

“…The few available methods allowing the pathway analysis of more complex study designs cannot use pathway structures or handle the situation where the variable of interest is not defined for all samples. …”
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THE DETERMINATION OF PHENOLS COMPOUNDS IN DISINFECTANTS by L. A. Nosikova, I. O. Melnikov, A. N. Kochetov

“…The literature data and experimental results suggest that it is more efficient to analyze the whole series of disinfectants in isopropanol (sometimes in water) by chromatographic methods, preferably by HPLC. …”
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SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK FOR VIRTUAL OBJECTS СONTROL by Yu. B. Popova, S. V. Yatsynovich

“…Some functions of the Underscore. js library were used to work with data arrays. The training sample consisted of more than 1000 sets of inputs and outputs, reflecting all possible situations. …”
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Exploring Kernel Machines and Support Vector Machines: Principles, Techniques, and Future Directions by Ke-Lin Du, Bingchun Jiang, Jiabin Lu, Jingyu Hua, M. N. S. Swamy

“…When converted to a high-dimensional feature space by using kernel functions, the data samples are more likely to be linearly separable. …”
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The Effect of Agricultural Mechanization Services on the Technical Efficiency of Cotton Production by Yaxue Zhu, Guangyao Wang, Huijuan Du, Jiajia Liu, Qingshan Yang

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Citizen-led sampling to monitor phosphate levels in freshwater environments using a simple paper microfluidic device. by Samantha Richardson, Alexander Iles, Jeanette M Rotchell, Tim Charlson, Annabel Hanson, Mark Lorch, Nicole Pamme

“…We have developed a paper-based analytical device and a 3 minute sampling workflow that requires no more than a container, a test device and a smartphone app. …”
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Digital reconstruction of three‐dimensional contours and its application to microstructural evaluation of postblast rock fissure surfaces by Yanbing Wang, Zhaoyang Wang, Dairui Fu, Mingwei Gang

“…Based on the improved cube covering method and the 3D contour digital reconstruction model, this study proposes a quantitative microstructure characterization method combining the roughness evaluation index and the 3D fractal dimension to study the change rule of the fracture surface morphology after blasting. …”
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Evaluation of a Simplified Upper Arm Device for Vacuum-Assisted Collection of Capillary Blood Specimens by Ulrich Y. Schaff, Bradley B. Collier, Gabriella Iacovetti, Mitchell Peevler, Jason Ragar, Nicolas Tokunaga, Whitney C. Brandon, Matthew R. Chappell, Russell P. Grant, Greg J. Sommer

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> In this preliminary clinical study, Comfort Draw was found to be a valid and relatively painless method for collecting capillary blood specimens. The device’s simple design and lower cost could enable broader applications compared to more complex alternative capillary blood collection devices.…”
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Machine learning-based identification of key factors and spatial heterogeneity analysis of urban flooding: a case study of the central urban area of Ordos by Yu Qin, Yingdong Yu, Jiahong Liu, Ruifen Liu

“…Combined with the Shapley Additive explanations method, the driving mechanism and spatial heterogeneity of flood susceptibility was explored in the study area. …”
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'I was like, this is gonna hurt': Implementing self-sampling of dried blood spots to measure HIV viral load. by Jennifer V Chavez, Leah Davis Ewart, Ozair Ilyas, Delaram Ghanooni, José E Diaz, Lindsay Atkins, Richard Ramos, Adriana Hernandez, Alex Stewart, Keith J Horovath, Sabina Hirshfield, Adam W Carrico

“…Intersectional stigma (e.g., HIV, sexual minority status, and substance use) was noted as an important consideration in implementing self-sampling of DBS. Promoting decision making, or the option to choose sampling method based on personal preferences, may improve engagement and likelihood of DBS completion.…”
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Noninvasive genetic testing for type IV collagen nephropathy using oral mucosa DNA sampling in children with haematuria by Jiaojiao Liu, Dayin Zhou, Xiaowen Wang, Tong Shen, Chunyan Wang, Rufeng Dai, Xinli Han, Lin Huang, Wenli Xu, Jing Chen, Yihui Zhai, Jia Rao, Duan Ma, Qian Shen, Hong Xu

“…Hence, we performed noninvasive and convenient genetic testing approaches for type IV collagen-related nephropathy.Methods We used noninvasive oral mucosa sampling as an alternative method for DNA isolation for genetic testing and designed a panel targeting three type IV collagen nephropathy-related genes in children with hematuria. …”
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Harnessing historical sampling to substantiate range shifts: southward movement of North American least weasels (Mustela nivalis) by Peter D. Campbell, Ben J. Wiens, Marlon E. Cobos, A. Townsend Peterson, Jocelyn P. Colella

“…Our findings underscore the importance of natural history specimen records for understanding species’ responses to climate change and provide methods for a more robust validation of suspected changes in range dynamics, particularly for rare or elusive species. …”
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Viability of Web-Based Respondent-Driven Sampling of Belgian Men Who Have Sex With Men: Process Evaluation by Estrelle Thunnissen, Veerle Buffel, Linda Campbell, Bea Vuylsteke, Philippe Bos, Edwin Wouters

“… BackgroundObtaining a representative sample is a substantial challenge when undertaking health research among hidden and hard-to-reach populations such as men who have sex with men Web-based respondent-driven sampling (WEB RDS) was developed to overcome such sampling challenges and to create population estimates based on network and sampling characteristics. …”
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Improving Bayesian Model Averaging for Ensemble Flood Modeling Using Multiple Markov Chains Monte Carlo Sampling by Tao Huang, Venkatesh Merwade

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Rapid molecular assays versus blood culture for bloodstream infections: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Gabriella Anna Rapszky, Uyen Nguyen Do To, Veronika Eszter Kiss, Tamás Kói, Anna Walter, Dorottya Gergő, Fanni Adél Meznerics, Márton Rakovics, Szilárd Váncsa, Lajos Vince Kemény, Dezső Csupor, Péter Hegyi, Michael R. Filbin, Csaba Varga, Bánk G. Fenyves

“…We aimed to identify commercial RMAs reported in the literature and evaluate their diagnostic performance compared to BC. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, covering MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to September 23, 2024. …”
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