Recently, two general methods for evaluating matrix polynomials requiring one matrix product less than the Paterson–Stockmeyer method were proposed, where the cost of evaluating a matrix polynomial is given asymptotically by the total number of matri...
Multiclass evaluation metrics derived from the confusion matrix—such as accuracy, precision, and recall—are widely used yet rarely formalized with respect to their structural invariance. This paper introduces a closed-form analytical fram...
Background: This study explores resilience in Brazilian social housing (SH), focusing on single-family, one-story housing units within the “Minha Casa, Minha Vida” (MCMV) program. Despite reducing the housing deficit by delivering 7.7 mil...
A performance evaluation matrix (PEM) is an evaluation tool for assessing customer satisfaction and the importance of service items across various services. In addition, inferences based on point estimates of sample data can increase the risk of misj...
Evaluating query-passage relevance is a crucial task in information retrieval (IR), where the performance of large language models (LLMs) greatly depends on the quality of prompts. Current prompt optimization methods typically require multiple candid...
Greywater reuse presents a promising strategy for reducing potable water demand and supporting the irrigation of urban green infrastructure, yet its implementation in early planning phases remains limited by fragmented regulations, data gaps, and the...
Many studies have pointed out that the Performance Evaluation Matrix (PEM) is a convenient and useful tool for the evaluation, analysis, and improvement of service operating systems. All service items of the operating system can collect customer sati...
In order to meet the diversified rehabilitation needs of people, it is necessary to design a product for the active rehabilitation of patients. Existing rehabilitation chairs use intelligent massage, which can cause problems such as large massage are...
eHealth wearables can track users’ state of health, record their physiological data, and facilitate self-care. In this study, we examined whether they enhance older adults’ casual exercise willingness and life satisfaction. After reviewin...
Accurate porosity evaluation is critical for the assessment of continental shale oil reservoirs, yet remains challenging due to complex lithology and significant burial depth variations, as exemplified by the Lianggaoshan Formation in the Sichuan Bas...
This study signifies the development and characterization of a composite material with a metallic matrix of aluminum reinforced with a steel mesh, utilizing centrifugal casting technology. An evaluation was conducted to ascertain the influence of the...
This paper presents a combinatorial perspective on evaluating the permanent for a rectangular matrix. It proves that the permanent can be computed using the permanents of its largest square submatrices. The proof employs a structured combinatorial me...
Disassembling is an important process in the maintenance, reparation, and disposal of mechanical as well as structural systems. More often than not, however, disassembling processes are not prepared in advance; we need to organize the disassembling p...
This study compared two resin composites with similar filler systems and different matrix compositions. The depth of cure (DoC), polymerization shrinkage, and marginal leakage were evaluated. A Filtek Bulk Fill resin composite (FB) and a Filtek Supre...
Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) separation is a promising technology for gas permeation and separation involving carbon dioxide (CO2). However, finding a suitable type of filler for the formation of defect-free MMMs with enhancement in gas permeability...
In order to predict and control the impacts of floods in torrents, it is important to verify the simulation accuracy of the most used hydrological models. The performance verification is particularly needed for applications in watersheds with peculia...
Helical springs are indispensable mechanical parts widely used in industry. Lightweight is one of the development trends of helical springs. In this study, three kinds of lightweight polymer matrix composite helical springs (PMCHSs) with unidirection...
Scars usually do not show strong contrast under standard skin examination relying on dermoscopes. They usually develop after skin injury when the body repairs the damaged tissue. In general, scars cause multiple types of distress such as movement res...
Converting civil-works mud (CWM) into soil matrix is a significant method for resource utilization, effectively mitigating CWM accumulation. In this study, CWM was utilized as a soil matrix and modified with three organic materials: pig manure, bioch...
Sustained release matrix tablets of clarithromycin were prepared using different polymers as Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (H PMC), Carbopol 934 and Eudragit RL/PO by direct compression technique. For the quality control of these formulations, weight...
In this paper, we introduce two approaches to compute the matrix hyperbolic tangent. While one of them is based on its own definition and uses the matrix exponential, the other one is focused on the expansion of its Taylor series. For this second app...
Matrix-assisted chondrocyte transplantation (MACT) is of great interest for the treatment of patients with cartilage lesions. However, the roles of the matrix properties in modulating cartilage tissue integration during MACT recovery have not been fu...
Effective testing of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and CMC/coating systems for high temperature, high stress, high velocity and/or severe oxidation/corrosion environments is a critical need in materials/coatings evaluation for extreme environments...
Serum and plasma are the most widely used matrices in metabolomics and human biomonitoring studies; however, the optimal matrix for integrated non-targeted analysis (NTA) workflows combining metabolomics and exposomics has not been systematically eva...
This study aimed at the evaluation of a simplified Italian matrix test (SiIMax) for speech-recognition measurements in noise for adults and children. Speech-recognition measurements with adults and children were conducted to examine the training effe...
Algorithm development and its implementation by novice programmers in their first or second year of programming education can be difficult to teach because they often involve two-dimensional data structures, such as matrices. The use of these data st...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a matrix of acid and alkaline proteases in diets for Penaeus vannamei shrimp, considering zootechnical performance, meat yield, and intestinal histomorphometry. The experiment was carried out in 32 experiment...
Helmet comfort has always been important for the evaluation of infantry equipment accessories and has for decades not been well addressed. To evaluate the stability and comfort of the helmet, this paper proposes a novel type of helmet comfort measuri...
The most popular method for computing the matrix logarithm is a combination of the inverse scaling and squaring method in conjunction with a Padé approximation, sometimes accompanied by the Schur decomposition. In this work, we present a Taylor serie...
The growing demand for sustainable solutions in civil construction has driven the use of industrial waste in the formulation of new materials. This study evaluated the alterability of artificial stone slabs produced with 87% ornamental stone waste (D...
This paper examines the distribution of eigenvalues for a
Decellularized tissues are widely used as promising materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Research on the microstructure and components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) was conducted to improve the current understanding of decel...
The use of recycled waste has been the focus of several studies due to its potential to allow a more sustainable use of construction materials and minimize improper waste disposal in landfills or incinerators. More specifically, garment textile waste...
The implementation of the metaverse in Spanish ports poses challenges and opportunities, but it is crucial to identify and prioritize the key factors ensuring a successful transition to this new technological paradigm. To date, the literature has exp...
The convenient and highly compliant route for the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients is the tablet. A versatile platform of tablets is available for the delivery of therapeutic agents to the gastrointestinal tract. This study aimed to prep...
Dental procedures for alveolar bone augmentation may be carried out using autologous bone graft material derived from the patient’s own tooth. The material obtained is subjected to strict procedures aimed at reducing the amount of bacteria in t...
In this study, a slow-release fertilizer (SRF) was obtained by occluding NPK 10–10–10 into two matrices and compared with the uncoated mineral fertilizer (F). The first matrix, FOMI, used biosolids/paper sludge at 3:1 (w/w); the second, F...
Intraoral soft-tissue defects are traditionally managed with autogenous connective tissue grafts, though donor site morbidity has driven interest in xenogeneic collagen matrices as alternatives. However, the impact of matrix architecture on soft-tiss...
Due to the high demand for compression recovery tests of metal gaskets, it is difficult to provide and evaluate uniform stress on metal gaskets. To effectively evaluate the uniformity of surface stress on a metal gasket, we propose a method of evalua...
Background: The use of a demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) has garnered substantial importance in dentistry. This study was carried out to evaluate the osteoinductive performance of DDM in comparison to nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) on calvarial critica...
Matrix tablets of ketorolac trometharnine (KT) were prepared by direct compression technique and Carbopol 934, 940 and 1342 have been used as polymers in different concentrations (5-15 % ). For the quality control of tablets; physical tests as crushi...
In this study, we designed a novel hybrid underwater sound-absorbing material of the metastructure that contains a viscoelastic substrate with a microperforated panel. Two types of sound-absorbing metastructures were combined to achieve satisfactory...
The analysis of the morphological, structural, biochemical, and mechanical changes of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM), which occur during meniscus development, represents the goal of the present study. Medial fully developed menisci (FD, 9-month-old p...
Ciguatoxins (CTXs) are a group of neurotoxins responsible for the syndrome ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) as a result of the consumption of contaminated fish. The presence of these toxins has been detected around the Pacific, Caribbean and Indian coa...
Alternative materials are needed to tackle the sustainability of membrane fabrication in light of the circular economy, so that membrane technology keeps playing a role as sustainable technology in CO2 separation processes. In this work, chitosan (CS...
This paper proposes an evaluation system for the sealing ability of cement–casing interface and cement matrix, which was developed based on a permeability testing device and a model that predicts the breakthrough pressure of cement sheath matri...
Bulk power grid interconnection and the access of various smart devices make the current grid highly complex. Timely and accurately identifying the power grid operation state is crucial for monitoring the operation stability of the power grid. For th...
There is a developing interest in efficient materials in automobile and aerospace fields that involves the improvement of metal matrix composites (MMCs) with great properties which incorporate higher strength, hardness and stiffness, better wear and...
This study evaluates the profitability and competitiveness of wheat and sunflower, strategic crops vital for food security, in Tekirdağ, Türkiye. Utilizing the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA), we analyze...
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has been widely used in various applications due to its flexibility, lightness, and low production cost. However, its massive use in disposable products has raised environmental concerns, prompting the search for more...
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