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A multi-period robust portfolio optimization framework using yager’s entropy
Modern portfolio theory, while foundational, struggles with extreme sensitivity to input parameters and a tendency to select highly concentrated portfolios, often leading to out-of-sample underperform...
Interpretable prediction of dynamic compressive strength of red sandstone under wetting-drying cycles using ensemble learning
With geotechnical engineering facing more complex environmental challenges, accurately predicting the mechanical behavior of rocks under dynamic loading becomes essential for maintaining structural sa...
Visual evoked potentials to a diamond pattern can predict accommodation power more accurately than those to a checkerboard pattern
Purpose Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) are significantly influenced by the spatial frequency (SF) and angular distribution of visual stimuli. Here, we examined the effects of reti...
Data-driven differentiation analysis of urban high-tech industries: Research on bibliometrics and large language models
This study examines inter-city heterogeneity in China’s high-tech industries from a regional innovation systems (RIS) perspective, with a particular focus on how variations in knowledge production, te...
Fortified farm yard manure to bio-stimulate nutrient availability and production of Indian mustard
Fortified farm yard manure (FYM) enriched with secondary and micronutrients were prepared, and its effects on mitigating the decline in soil health, nutrient availability, and yield levels in Indian m...
A single Musashi gene allele is sufficient to maintain mouse photoreceptor cells
In vertebrates, two genes, Musashi1 (Msi1) and Musashi2 (Msi2) , encode for highly similar Musashi...
Analysis of IMRT patient specific quality assurance using EPID measurement data from the Halcyon linear accelerator
This study investigated the characteristics of electronic portal imaging device (EPID)-based perpendicular field-by-field patient-specific quality assurance (PFF-PSQA) on the Halcyon linear accelerato...
[¹⁸F]PSMA-1007 PET/CT in biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy: A single-center experience of detection rate and lesion distribution
Objective To define the diagnostic yield and anatomical distribution of [¹⁸F]prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-1007 positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT...
Evaluation of an acrylic acid hydrogel dosimeter for 3-D dose verification in radiotherapy using MRI
Gel dosimeters are commonly used to verify the dose distribution and consequently, ensure the accurate delivery of the dose as planned, which is very critical for the success of the radiotherapy. The...
RGFP966 inhibits activation of AIM2 inflammasomes to promote mitophagy to relieve acute gouty arthritis
Acute gouty arthritis (AGA) is a common inflammatory joint disease characterized by pain resulting from the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals into joints and surrounding tissues. RGFP966,...
Topographical analysis of arterial perforators in the face: A cadaveric study
Arterial perforators in the face are clinically significant in plastic surgery; however, comprehensive anatomical data are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the number, diameter, and t...
Uncovering overlooked bacterial infections in gene X-pert MTB/RIF negative sputum samples of adult patients with presumptive tuberculosis in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia
Background Lower respiratory tract infections are among the diseases that pose an existential threat to global public health. Clinical presentations of various bacterial lower resp...
Drought stress induces salicylic acid accumulation, altering monoterpene profile and suppressing resin duct formation in Engelmann spruce
Drought is a critical stressor on plants and often precedes large-scale insect outbreaks in forest ecosystems. Whether plant physiological mechanisms underlie this pattern remains uncertain; environme...
Quality of life in the postpartum period of Mexican women living with HIV: The role of clinical and sociodemographic factors
Introduction The HIV epidemic remains a major public health challenge, specifically for women living with HIV who face vulnerabilities during pregnancy and motherhood. Furthermore,...
Extracellular activity of a bacterial protease associated with reduced phage infectivity
To defend against bacteriophage (phage) infection, bacteria have developed various defense systems, dozens of which were discovered and mechanistically studied recently. To date, almost all defense sy...
Does digital-economy development improve air quality in Border Regions? Empirical evidence from 188 Chinese cities
Using panel data from Chinese inter-provincial border cities from 2014 to 2023, this study systematically analyzes the impact of digital-economy development on air quality in border regions. Empirical...
Phase angle as a predictor of nutritional status and quality of life in hemodialysis patients
Background and objective Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at high risk for protein-energy wasting and cellular membrane deterioration, which significantly impact their clinical outco...
The influence mechanism of micropore spatial distribution form on the methane desorption capability in selected Chinese coals
This study quantitatively investigates the pore structure of coals with different degrees of metamorphism to reveal the spatial distribution forms of micropores and their influence on methane desorpti...
Sustainability-induced loyalty in festival tourism: Examining the mediating pathways between sustainable practices and visitor behavioral support
This research constructs a comprehensive theoretical framework examining the multidimensional influence mechanisms of music festival sustainability practices (environmental, social, economic dimension...
Multi-source technical assessment and turbine-based energy yield for offshore wind farms: A case study of the Algerian coast
Offshore wind energy is now recognized as a promising and cost-effective approach to diversify energy sources and support environmental sustainability. However, despite Algeria’s extensive coastline,...
British Columbia Children’s Hospital Compass Program: Extending mental health supports for rural Northern communities
Purpose This article evaluates the impact of the Compass Program over the last six years, with a focus on access to mental health services in Northern British Columbia (BC) and Ind...
Identifying outstanding units in centralized systems: A DEA approach
In centralized organizations, senior managers typically supervise multiple comparable decision-making units (DMUs), and improving overall efficiency depends on identifying units that performance has m...
Video-based hand gesture recognition via SPD manifold spatial representation and optical flow motion features
Hand gesture recognition plays an important role in human–computer interaction, yet accurately modeling both spatial structure and temporal motion patterns in video-based vision systems remains challe...
CrossSwap: A shape-aware identity cross-attention face swapping framework
Face swap technology is a field of great interest within generative AI. Users can create a new image by swapping the face in the image they take with another face of their choice. However, existing fa...
Parental perspectives on the changes in their child’s participation in physical activities after a highly intensive functional balance training for Developmental coordination disorder: A sequential multimethod qualitative study
Background Children with Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) experience challenges that extend beyond the motor domain, impacting their mental health and participation but al...