PM2.5 Concentration Prediction Based on Markov Blanke Feature Selection and Hybrid Kernel Support Vector Regression Optimized by Particle Swarm Optimization by Lian-Hua Zhang, Ze-Hong Deng, Wen-Bo Wang

“…Abstract This study employed air quality and meteorological data as research materials and extracted the optimal feature subset by using the approximate Markov blanket-based normal maximum relevance minimum redundancy (nMRMR) algorithm to serve as the input data of the prediction model. …”
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THE ROLE OF (ECONOMIC) INSTITUTIONS IN ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Babajić, Mirnesa Baraković-Nurikić

“…The findings of this research can serve the holders of economic power in BiH in designing strategies and policies for economic growth and development, i.e., strengthening economic institutions and attracting FDI. …”
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Comparison of saliva and blood derived cell free RNAs for detecting oral squamous cell carcinoma by Yuan Hu, Manbin Xu, Muyuan Liu, Hanwei Peng

“…Our transcriptomic profiling revealed that in the saliva group, CLEC2B was notably upregulated in the OSCC group compared to others, while DAZL, F9, and AC008735.2 were markedly downregulated. However, no OSCC-specific RNAs were identified in the blood (plasma) samples. …”
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Perceptual Analysis of Tone Mapping Operators by Raazia Sosan, M. Hamza Qureshi, M. Zukhruf Bashir, Ahmad Hussain, Naz Islam

“…Additionally, the proposed SSIM and CIEDE2000 metrics serve as valuable tools for future research and benchmarking in the field of image processing. …”
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Insilico targeting of virus entry facilitator NRP1 to block SARS-CoV2 entry. by Nousheen Bibi, Maleeha Shah, Shahzad Khan, Muhammad Shahzad Chohan, Mohammad Amjad Kamal

“…Therefore, these compounds may serve as potential drug candidates to reduce SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.…”
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Hybridization potential and genetic influence of parental varieties on fruit size and set rate in Gleditsia sinensis by Qingying Zeng, Yang Zhao, Xiurong Wang, Fuhua Liu, Meixuan Xie, Xingfu Zhang

“…Therefore, G. fera can serve as an excellent male parent for interspecific hybridization with G. sinensis. …”
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Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation and cyanoacrylate closure for treatment of small saphenous veins by Ahmet Kayan, Ali Fuat Karacuha, Nur Dikmen, Cagdas Baran, Mustafa Sirlak

“…However, over the 5-year follow-up period, recurrence rates were observed in 11 (17.1%) patients in the CAC group and 5 (6.8%) patients in the RFA group, with this difference being statistically significant (p=0.045). …”
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Effects of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Cognitive Training on Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ka Yin Chu, King Hei King Cheng

“…Results: Ten studies involving participants with MCI or dementia were included. Four RCTs with memory-related outcomes were analyzed. …”
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கலை நோக்கில் திருப்பரங்குன்றம் / Tiruparankundram in the Perception of Art by முனைவர் பீ. பெரியசாமி / Dr. B. Periyaswamy

“…The temple's rich historical and epigraphical significance is underscored by inscriptions that provide valuable insights into its antiquity and evolution. These inscriptions serve as crucial evidence for understanding the temple’s development and religious practices for many thousand years. …”
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Designing and developing a prescription digital therapeutic for at-home heart rate variability biofeedback to support and enhance patient outcomes in post-traumatic stress disorder... by Rebecca Macy, Flavio Somanji, Flavio Somanji, Oleksandr Sverdlov

“…Promoting HRV-BFB as a primary intervention could also serve to reduce the stigma associated with “mental” illness and increase health literacy regarding the neuroimmune impacts of psychosocial factors. …”
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Electronic Cigarettes: Ally or an Enemy in Combating Tobacco-Use-Associated Diseases - An Integrative Review by Hunny Sharma, Manisha Ruikar

“…Results: Following systematic search using inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were included in the final review. ECs result in an acute increase in cardiac Sympathetic Nerve Activity (SNA), pronounced as Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes resulting in a greater risk of sudden death for those with co-morbidities. …”
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Microbial methane production from calcium carbonate at moderately alkaline pH by Nicole A. Fiore, Anthony J. Kohtz, Daniel N. Miller, Sanjay Antony-Babu, Donald Pan, Caitlin Lahey, Xi Huang, Yongfeng Lu, Nicole R. Buan, Karrie A. Weber

“…Abstract Carbonate minerals are considered a metastable carbon reservoir under alkaline conditions. Here we demonstrate calcium carbonate as a sole inorganic carbon source at moderately alkaline pH for a methanogenic microbial community enriched from alkaline, saline wetland soil. …”
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Comparison of fit of poly (etheretherketone) and cobalt-chromium removable partial denture frames: an in-vitro study. by Ary Yaqoub Putros, Jawad Mohammed Mikaeel

“…This study aims to compare the fit of Poly(etheretherketone)(PEEK) and cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) frames through the rest seat adaptation Methods: Ideal typodont model of the maxillary partially edentulous case (Kennedy Class III), four rest seats were prepared on abutment teeth afterwards, and the cast was turned into a metal master cast to serve as a reference cast. …”
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UPFC Subsynchronous Oscillation Suppression Strategy Based on Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control by LIU Yiqi, HUANG Xu, WANG Tianhao, ZHENG Junyuan

“…The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method effectively mitigates SSO under various conditions， including different levels of series compensation， wind speeds， and numbers of connected wind turbines. This can serve as a reference for studying similar problems of long-distance grid connections in double-fed wind farms in China.…”
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EFFICACY OF TAX PAYERS’ PERCEPTION ON TAX COMPLIANCE LEVEL AMONG SMEs IN ILORIN METROPOLIS by Daud Omotosho Saheed, Yusuf Olamilekan Quadri, Majeed Ajibola Ibrahim, Ifedolapo Oluwasolape Omotosho

“…The formulated hypotheses were tested using regression and correlation analysis. …”
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Proposal to use LHC general-purpose detectors in “beam-dump” measurements for long-lived particles by Bhaskar Dutta, Doojin Kim, Hyunyong Kim

“…We argue that the drift tube chambers and the ME0 module of the muon system can serve as detectors to record the photons from the ALP decay, demonstrating that assuming the background level can be controlled as discussed in this work, the resulting sensitivity reach is competitive due to their close proximity to the signal source points. …”
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Influence of Zeolite, Kaolin, and Chitosan on the Growth and Productivity of Strawberry by Walid F. A. Mosa, Khalid Almutairi, Krzysztof Górnik, Lidia Sas-Paszt

“…Strawberry plants were soil fertilized by zeolite at 0, 2, and 3 kg and then they were sprayed with 2% g/L KL + 500 ppm Cs, 4% KL + 1000 ppm Cs, and 6% KL + 1500 ppm Cs. …”
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The Application of Koha Open Source Integrated Library System in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Bishop Stuart University Mbarara. by Mutungisa, Kennedy

“…The findings of this study will serve a very useful purpose for Bishop Stuart University in particular, and other academic libraries within the country and globe at large. …”
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Production of Sweet-Potato Based Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) for Sustainable Agriculture. by Kobusinguzi, Anociata

“…Other carbohydrate-rich foods, such as sweet potatoes, could serve as viable alternatives. This project investigated the role of sweet potatoes as a food security crop in Kabale Municipality and explored their potential use in trapping and culturing indigenous microorganisms. …”
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Impact of Corruption on the Development of the Catholic Church in Kabale Diocese. by Kyampeire, Anitah

“…The results of the study revealed that female respondents were highly dominant in the study. The consequences of corruption were seen as one of the downfall to the Christian community. …”
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