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An efficient derivative-free algorithm for bound constrained mixed-integer optimization
Mixed integer optimization is very important and complicated task in the optimization field, which widely exists in the engineering problems. In order to improve the efficiency of derivative-free algorithm whe...
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Reducing the number of function evaluations in derivative-free algorithm for bound constrained optimization
In this paper, we present a derivative-free algorithm based on modified minimal positive base for bound constrained optimization problems. Compared with the derivative-free algorithms based on the maximal 2n posi...
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Aflatoxins have posed serious threat to food safety and human health. Therefore, it is important to detect aflatoxins in samples rapidly and accurately. In this review, various technologies to detect aflatoxin...
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Application of fuzzy probability factor superposition algorithm in nuclide identification
In this study, a dynamic nuclide identification algorithm based on fuzzy probability factor superposition (FPFS) was proposed for γ spectrum analysis, and the algorithm was tested with spectra from single and ...
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Herbicidal activity and differential metabolism of lactofen in rat and loach on an enantiomeric level
Enantioselectivity of chiral compounds is receiving growing concern. Lactofen, a chiral herbicide widely used in field crops and vegetables to control broadleaf weeds, is still sold as racemate. In this work, ...
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Increasing crop yields and ensuring food security is a major global challenge. In order to increase crop production, chemical fertilizers and pesticides are excessively used. However, the significance of root ...
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Environment and food safety: a novel integrative review
Environment protection and food safety are two critical issues in the world. In this review, a novel approach which integrates statistical study and subjective discussion was adopted to review recent advances ...
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Supplier’s cooperation strategy with two competing manufacturers under wholesale price discount contract considering technology investment
Cooperation between upstream suppliers and downstream manufacturers in technology investment is a popular way to improve production technology for reducing suppliers’ production costs of key components. The su...
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Formation of highly graphitic char derived from phenolic resin carbonization by Ni-Zn-B alloy
The formation of highly graphitic phenolic resin chars (GPFCs) during catalytic carbonization at relatively low reaction temperature (1200–1600 °C) using novel Ni-Zn-B alloy catalyst with small amount of addit...
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An Improved Transmission Scheme of TR-SWIPT Technique
The traditional simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) system uses a part of signals to decode information, and the other part is used for harvesting energy, so that the device can be cha...
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Along with the significant improvement of environmental consciousness, consumers not only consider the price and quality level of products, but also pay more attention to their green level. In order to strengt...
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Joint Transmit Power Allocation and Power Splitting for SWIPT System with Time Reversal
In the simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) system, time reversal (TR) is a special signal processing technology used to enhance the signal strength at the receiving end and improve the...
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Open AccessA review of the synthesis and characterization of anion exchange membranes
This review highlights advancements made in anion exchange membrane (AEM) head groups, polymer structures and membrane synthesis methods. Limitations of current analytical techniques for characterizing AEMs a...
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Referenceless PRFS MR Thermometry Using Partial Separability Model
Many areas of magnetic resonance (MR)-guided thermal therapy research would benefit from temperature maps with high spatial and temporal resolution. Conventional thermometry relies on the subtraction of baseli...
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Effects of RF magnetron sputtering power density on NTC characteristics of Mn–Co–Ni thin films
Thin film NTCR (negative temperature coefficient resistance), based on Mn–Co–Ni oxide, was prepared by reactive RF magnetron sputtering with various sputtering power density (0.95–3.82 W/cm2). The crystalline str...
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A New Codebook Design Algorithm of Vector Quantization Based on Hadamard Transform
This paper presents a new codebook design algorithm improving the existing design algorithm. The algorithm combines the excellence of conventional LBG algorithm, and uses the exclusion algorithm which greatly ...
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Wavelet transform threshold noise reduction methods in the oil pipeline leakage monitoring and positioning system
This letter investigates the wavelet transform, as well as the principle and the method of the noise reduction based on wavelet transform, it chooses the threshold noise reduction, and discusses in detail the ...
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A novel research of confidential communication based on the elliptic curve and the combined chaotic map**
This letter presents a new type of chaotic encryption system based on combined chaotic map** pseudo-random number generator, Hash table, and elliptic curve. In this program, the elliptic curve algorithm is u...
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We study asymptotically fast multiplication algorithms for matrix pairs of arbitrary dimensions, and optimize the exponents of their arithmetic complexity bounds. For a large class of input matrix pairs, we im...
