Point mutations in the genes encoding the skeletal muscle isoforms of tropomyosin can cause a range of muscle diseases. The amino acid substitution of Arg for Pro residue in the 90th position (R90P) in γ-tropomyosin (Tpm3.12) is associated with conge...
Algorithmic complexity is a foundational notion in theoretical computer science, but its incomputability has led to two families of practical estimators: compression-based and program-execution-based (e.g., the Coding Theorem Method, CTM). Despite wi...
The use of biodegradable mulch films (BDM) in agriculture has raised concerns about the potential impact of the microplastics (MPs) they release over time, after the BDM’s useful life. The effects of BDM MPs have been explored through a diversi...
Biodegradable mulch film (BDM) is regarded as a key solution to combat plastic mulch film pollution due to its ability to degrade completely into CO2 and H2O through environmentally friendly microorganisms. However, commercial BDM often fails to degr...
Purpose: To explore the estimated algorithmic complexity of encoded optical-filter transmittance spectra and visual-response data using the Block Decomposition Method (BDM), alongside conventional optical descriptors and symbol-frequency Shannon entr...
Background and Objectives: Muscle fatigue is characterised by (1) loss of force, (2) decreased maximal shortening velocity and (3) a greater resistance to stretch that could be due to reduced intracellular Ca2+ and increased Pi, which alter cross bri...
Consumer researchers frequently employ valuation experiments to assess consumer opinions and test related hypotheses. One popular method used in many such experiments is the Becker- DeGroot-Marschak (BDM) single-response value elicitation procedure t...
Mibyou has been defined in traditional oriental medicine as a certain physiological condition whereby an individual is not ill but not healthy; it is also often referred to as a sub-healthy condition. In a society focused on longevity, “Mibyou-...
This paper introduces a conceptual mathematical framework for evaluating trustworthiness in AI-based big data analysis, emphasizing the critical role trust plays in the adoption and effectiveness of AI systems. The proposed model leverages the trustw...
This study was carried out to assess individuals’ willingness to pay (WTP) for UZIMAX, a novel plant-based biopesticide developed for malaria vector control. The biopesticide is estimated to kill up to 100% of Anopheles larvae within 48 h of ap...
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only the quality of care and patient safety but also physician engagement. The aim of this study was to investigate physician engagement before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the areas to impro...
The determination of the optimal asphalt content in aggregate mix design is currently conducted independently of the pavement structure. This approach fails to consider the characteristics of the pavement structure, such as layer positioning and thic...
To ensure the sustainable development of mountain livestock farming, the adequate remuneration of high-quality dairy products is fundamental. In this sense, communication strategies aimed at promoting mountain products and ensure better positioning a...
Accurately estimating the forest farmers’ protection costs for forest ecosystem services has become a hot issue in ecological economics. In this research, we propose a novel method of using an auction price model to evaluate the forest ecosyste...
Growers are interested in biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based polyethylene mulch film (PEM). However, many growers cite limited knowledge about biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) as a significant barrier to adoption. Agronomic field tests of...
Polyethylene mulch film (PEM) is widely utilized in garlic cultivation, significantly enhancing garlic yield. However, the prolonged use of this material leads to serious environmental issues that adversely affect soil health and plant growth. To pro...
Soil-biodegradable plastic mulches (BDMs) are made from biodegradable materials that can be bio-based, synthetic, or a blend of these two types of polymers, which are designed to degrade in soil through microbial activities. The purpose of BDMs is to...
The use of polyethylene mulch in vegetable production is considered unsustainable because of its contribution to soil plastic pollution. Plastic biodegradable mulches (BDMs) are a more sustainable option because they are tilled into the soil or compo...
The substitution of polyethylene (PE) mulch for plastic biodegradable mulches (BDMs) in fruit and vegetable production has the potential to reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with PE mulch use, and the overall sustainability of frui...
Biodegradable mulches (BDMs) are considered promising alternative green materials to achieve the substitution of polythene (PE) films to reduce plastic pollution. However, whether the BDMs are sufficiently effective to promote cotton production as PE...
The current study examines the impact of health claims on consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for functional snack bars, focusing on anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Through an experimental auction involving 175 participant...
Using big data for risk analysis of construction projects is a largely unexplored area. In this traditional industry, risk identification is often based either on so-called domain expert knowledge, in other words on experience, or on different statis...
The biodegradable plastic mulch (BDM) was advanced as a promising alternative to address the environmental and management issues associated with conventional polyethylene mulch. However, its uptake remains low, and empirical evidence on the sociopsyc...
The biological activities of curcuminoids, the main polyphenol constituents of Curcuma longa (turmeric), have been the subject of many studies in recent years. However, these studies have focused on the major active compound, curcumin (CUR), while ot...
The ranging accuracy of pulsed time-of-flight (TOF) lidar is affected by walk error and jitter error. To solve the issue, the balanced detection method (BDM) based on fiber delay optic lines (FDOL) is proposed. The experiments are carried out to prov...
Polymeric lipid hybrid nanoparticles (PLHNs) are the new generation of drug delivery systems that has emerged as a combination of a polymeric core and lipid shell. We designed and optimized a simple method for the preparation of Pluronic F-127-based...
In this paper, the artificial neural networks (ANN) based deep learning (DL) techniques were developed to solve the neutron diffusion problems for the continuous neutron flux distribution without domain discretization in advance. Due to its mesh-free...
The pollution caused by plastic mulch film in agriculture has garnered significant attention. To safeguard the ecosystem from the detrimental effects of plastic pollution, it is imperative to investigate the use of biodegradable materials for manufac...
The long-term use of polyethylene mulch (PEM) films can cause plastic film residual pollution that has an adverse effect on soil health and crop quality. To address this issue, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), an aliphatic–aromat...
Recent studies on decision analytics frequently refer to the topic of behavioral decision making (BDM), which focuses on behavioral components of decision analytics. This paper provides a critical review of literature for re-examining the relations b...
Biodegradable mulch film (BDM) is increasingly promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional polyethylene mulch film because it can degrade in soil after agricultural use. However, current evaluations mainly focus on degradation efficiency an...
Change detection (CD) with heterogeneous images is currently attracting extensive attention in remote sensing. In order to make heterogeneous images comparable, the image transformation methods transform one image into the domain of another image, wh...
This article examines blockchain as an enabling technological component for data management tasks that are independent of currency-related functionality, a less-discussed aspect of a technology commonly associated with cryptocurrencies and decentrali...
Biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional polyethylene (PE) films in modern horticulture, yet the effect of film thickness on crop performance remains inadequately understood. In this study, a two-year f...
The prolonged use of traditional polyethylene mulch (PM) films has resulted in significant environmental issues, such as soil residues and white pollution, which pose challenges to sustainable agriculture. The transition from PM to fully biodegradabl...
The perceived variability of plastic soil-biodegradable mulch (BDM) degradation has generated concerns about its functionality and sustainability, especially in climates and regions where biodegradation may be limited. This study evaluated the effect...
Photosensitive resins used in three-dimensional (3D) printing are characterized by high forming precision and fast processing speed; however, they often possess poor mechanical properties and heat resistance. In this study, we report a photocurable b...
Plastic film mulching is a common practice to increase vegetable yields. However, the effects of plastic mulch films on different vegetable fields remain largely unknown. In the current study, biodegradable mulch films (BDMs) and polyethylene mulch f...
Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) lipid hybrid nanoparticles are part of the new solutions to overcome low bioavailability of poor solubility drugs such as curcuminoids, which possess multiple biological advantages; however, they are counterbalanced by its...
Objective: In our study, we aimed to investigate the differences in metabolic parameters, serum asprosin and peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) levels in a bipolar disorder manic (BD-M) group, a euthymic group and in healthy controls; we also aimed to e...
A hierarchical method is often used to simplify the design of complex logic. However, when the hierarchical method is used to implement protocol control, there is no suitable decoupling method to divide the sophisticated protocol control into a serie...
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) activation is associated with increased energy expenditure by inducing non-shivering thermogenesis. The ingestion of a milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) supplement and a high calorie diet are reported gateways into BAT activ...
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most multifactorial joint disorders in adults. It is characterized by degenerative and inflammatory processes that are responsible for joint destruction, pain and stiffness. Despite therapeutic advances, the sea...
This study aimed to provide a static solution to the boundary value problem presented by symmetric (0°/90°/0°) and antisymmetric (0°/90°) cross-ply composite, moderately thick shallow shells and plates (a special case of the shell...
Bio-based bismaleimide (BMI) resins can reduce environmental impact and impart intrinsic flame retardancy, but achieving a high glass transition temperature (Tg) remains challenging. Here, we replace the conventional petrochemical co-monomer O,O&prim...
We investigate the properties of a Block Decomposition Method (BDM), which extends the power of a Coding Theorem Method (CTM) that approximates local estimations of algorithmic complexity based on Solomonoff–Levin’s theory of algorithmic...
The current study reports the preparation of thermally conductive polymeric nanocomposites. For this purpose, two epoxy-based nanocomposites were prepared by dispersing a different type of functionalized graphene oxide (GO) nanofiller in each series....
Sources that generate symbolic sequences with algorithmic nature may differ in statistical complexity because they create structures that follow algorithmic schemes, rather than generating symbols from a probabilistic function assuming independence....
Usual estimation methods for the parameters of extreme value distributions only employ a small part of the observation values. When block maxima values are considered, many data are discarded, and therefore a lot of information is wasted. We develop...
This paper provides a comparative study on the different techniques of classifying human leg motions that are performed using two low-cost uniaxial piezoelectric gyroscopes worn on the leg. A number of feature sets, extracted from the raw inertial se...
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