Trading off 1-norm and sparsity against rank for linear models using mathematical optimization: 1-norm minimizing partially reflexive ah-symmetric generalized inverses by Fampa, Marcia, Lee, Jon, Ponte, Gabriel

“…We propose several algorithmic approaches that start from a $1$-norm minimizing generalized inverse that satisfies the two key M-P properties, and gradually decrease its rank, by iteratively imposing the reflexive property. …”
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Association between PM2.5 components and poor ovarian response in assisted reproductive technology patients: A retrospective cohort study identifying sensitive exposure windows in... by Rui-Ling Liu, Zhi-Lei Xu, Yu-Ling Hu, Xing-Yu Lv, Quan-Zi Yao, Jia-Liang He, Li-Juan Fu, Li-Hong Geng, Tong Wang, Zhao-Hui Zhong, Yi-Jian Zhu, Yu-Bin Ding

“…Meanwhile, the restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis indicated that the odds of POR gradually increased with higher pollutant concentrations. …”
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Pregnancy Loss Was Associated With the Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases in Middle-Aged Women: Evidence From the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study by Xiaoyan Yang, Qingling Fan, Can Shen, Ruirui Hou, Ruoling Chen, Jiaqian Yin, Huifeng Xiang, Yunxia Cao, Xiaoqing Peng

“…Specifically, pregnancy loss due to induced abortion and miscarriage instead of stillbirth increased CVD (HR 2.11, 95% CI 1.82 to 2.44, and 1.47, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.72, respectively). The risk of CVD gradually increased from ≤23 years to 23–25, 26–29 and ≥30 years with HR 1.29, 95% CI 1.24 to 1.34. …”
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Finite element analysis of restoring length with multiple internal fixations in calcaneal body fracture by Xiang Yao, Peiqi Ding, Chong Wang, Han Miao, Yicong Chao, Jiawei Wang, Minjie Hu, Jilei Tang

“…In the individual model, with an increase in the pressure, D1, D2, and the maximum von Mises stress gradually increased. At 1400 N, D1 and D2 for the internal fixation schemes were as follows: distraction screw (0.03 mm, 0.1 mm) < T-shaped locking plate (0.45 mm, 0.26 mm) < frame locking plate (0.50 mm, 0.26 mm) < lag screw (0.66 mm, 0.64 mm). …”
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Research on Performance and Mechanism of the NH3-SCR Reaction over Fly Ash-derived Mn-Ce/Zeolite X by Weijia Ren, Qi Xin, Zhesheng Hua, Zhong Zheng, Lifeng Xiao, Shaojun Liu, Chenghang Zheng, Yang Yang

“…The nitrates on the surface gradually convert to bidentate nitrates, impeding the SCR reaction, could be one of the reasons for reducing the high-temperature activity.…”
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Evaluative Literature Review Writing by Novice Academic Writers: Enhancing Knowledge and Awareness by Aksakallı Canan, Yağız Oktay, Bakırtaş Şennur, Ötügen Rabia

“…The results also offered insights into graduate students’ strengths and weaknesses in evaluative and critical literature review writing.…”
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Influences of a Quasi-stationary Front on Particulate Matter in the Low-latitude Plateau Region in China by Wenxuan Fan, Jian Wu, Xiaopeng Li, Fangyuan Yang, Bing Chen, Jun Guo

“…When the KMQSF moved westward from the center of the LoLaP, the easterly wind transported PM to the western part of the region, which led to an increase in the mean daily PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in Kunming, a capital city in that area; simultaneously, however, the PM10 and PM2.5 levels remained high in Guiyang, a capital city in the eastern part of the LoLaP. When the KMQSF gradually retreated from the western to the eastern part of the LoLaP, the PM in Kunming dropped as the westerly wind increased in strength, whereas the PM in Guiyang continued to rise as the planetary boundary layer (PBL) height (PBLH) and boundary layer dissipation (BLD) rate decreased. …”
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Information quality and students’ academic performance: the mediating roles of perceived usefulness, entertainment and social media usage by Abdallah M. M. Badr, Badr Saleh Al-Abdi, Maged Rfeqallah, Rozilah Kasim, Faisal A. M. Ali

“…Suggesting that entertainment and perceived usefulness are crucially necessary for inspiring social media content to obtain optimum performance among graduate students. The study was limited to a single academic institution. …”
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Family adoption program (FAP) as a learning tool—perceptions of students and faculty of community medicine by Rajyalakshmi Chepuru, Kuppli Sai Sushma, Sarada Vadlamani, Rongala V. Manasa, Bodhi Srividya Vennam

“…Introduction: The family adoption program, a newer initiative in the medical education curriculum, provides a learning opportunity toward community-based health care to Indian Medical Graduates. However, it has its own challenges and opportunities. …”
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Incentives and limitations of Greek blood donors: Application of the Health Belief Model in the design of recruiting strategies. by Christina Sereti, Ioanna Apostolidou, Maria Baka, Nikolaos Koutsoubos, Aristeidis Seretis, Maria Theodoratou

“… # Results Our sample consisted of 261 blood donors, the majority of which were men (88.5%), 40-50 years old (36.4%), high school graduates (49.4%), and married (53.3%). Heightened awareness of increased blood needs and blood shortages was mentioned. 92.8% of respondents believe that blood donation is an act of contribution to society or beneficial for their health (86.6%). …”
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Operative vaginal delivery: practice patterns and outcomes at a tertiary general hospital by Valencia Ru-Yan Zhang, Eng Loy Tan, Priyantha Ebenezer Edison, Devendra Kanagalingam

“…Obstetricians’ choice of instrument appeared to reflect personal preference and was not affected by the year of graduation. Conclusion: The rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity were low at SGH. …”
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Experimental study on geogrid-soil interface properties based on pullout tests: A case study by Zhijie Wang, Guowei Zhang, Guangqing Yang, Yan Qin, Shiguang Zhou

“…With increasing degree of compaction, the interfacial friction angle and the interfacial cohesion of the geogrid-soil interface gradually increased. The change of the interfacial cohesion with the compaction degree was more significant. …”
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Effects of Repetitive Pitching on Trunk Muscle Endurance and Thoracic and Shoulder Kinematics by Takuya Aso, Yoshinori Kagaya

“… # Conclusion With repeated pitching, trunk muscle endurance gradually declines, and repetitive throwing significantly altered kinematics of the thoracic rotation at SFC and shoulder horizontal plane at MER…”
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The theoretical cognition and research paradigm of land system science by LONG Hualou, CHEN Kunqiu, ZHENG Yuhan, ZHANG Yingnan

“…The research paradigm of land system science has gradually transformed from knowledge and phenomenon description to the simulation and prediction of complex land systems, which emphasizes the integration of multidisciplinary theories and methods as well as understanding the local-distant coupled interactions of land systems based on the integrated multiscale analysis of expanding boundaries, and focuses on the construction of large-scale quantitative land system models to provide comprehensive and dynamic integrated analysis, prediction and simulation of its dynamic mechanisms, integrated effects and future scenarios and risks, and appeals for an opening scientific collaboration in the era of big data.…”
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Diagnosis of land degradation and analysis of its spatiotemporal evolution in the Jinghe River Basin, Xinjiang by Ya Peng, Zhaopeng Wu, Xinpeng Shi, Yuting Tian, Ruirui Zhang

“…The results show that from 2000 to 2020, the area of land degradation in Jinghe County is gradually decreasing, with severe land degradation decreasing annually and mild land degradation increasing annually. …”
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Assessment of Compliance of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate in Patients with Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee by Ajit Prakash Bhaskarwar, Ashish Pande, Kailash Pati Dev Jaidev

“…OA, being a degenerative and gradually progressive disease compliance with the treatment, has a major role in the outcome. …”
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Nasofacial Groove by Tamajit Sau, Saumitra Kumar, Ankita Atin Mukherjee, Debalina Mazumdar

“…Case Report: A 65-year-old housewife with hypertension and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus presented with painless swelling over right nasofacial groove for last 5 months which was insidious in onset, gradually progressive to reach the present size. On clinical examination, oval, localized, non-tender, hard 2cm x 2cm swelling was found over right nasofacial groove. …”
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Can the new model of shared property rights promote better corporate financial performance in China? by Zihao Ma, Shuaishuai Zhang, Xiao Li, Jiahong Guo, Lidan Yang, Shixiong Cao

“…The results indicated that shared property incentives improved corporate financial performance and that benefits increased gradually over time. The new approach showed a stronger positive effect than restricted stock options during the study period. …”
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Variants of the Sliding Mode Control in Presence of External Disturbance for Quadrotor by Irfan Ahmad, Muwaida Liaquat, Fahad Mumtaz Malik, Hameed Ullah, Usman Ali

“…Online planning which is based on the offline one, is given on-board radar readings which gradually produces a smooth 3-D trajectory aiming at reaching a predetermined target in an unknown environment. …”
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The evolution and driving mechanism of education inequality in China: From 2003 to 2020. by Yuanzhi Guo, Xuhong Li

“…In this process, regional differences in education inequality in China have gradually narrowed, which can be confirmed by changes in the Gini coefficient and Theil index. …”
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