Reliability - Science topic

ملخص الدراسة باللغة العربية : هدفت الدراسة إلى إجراء تحليل بعدي لنتائج (60) دراسة في مجال القيادة في الفترة من (2012 – 2022), بينت النتائج أن أكثر المتغيرات التابعة التي استهدفتها الدراسات السابقة تمثلت في الذكاء العاطفي حيث اشتملت على 5 دراسات بواقع 12.8% , كما أفادت النتائج أن كلا من المنهج (المنهج الوصفي, والمنهج الوصفي التحليلي) كانا أكثر منهج...

We invite researchers to submit their work to MS16 at ICOSSAR'25. The conference will be held at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA, from June 1-6 2025. Abstract Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024. Submission Link: https://sites.google.com/icossar2025.org/icossar2025/home We look forward to receiving your contributions and...

We invite researchers to contribute to MS 38, titled “Structural Design Optimization under Uncertainties” at ICOSSAR'25. The conference will be held from June 1-6 2025 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. The abstract submission portal is now open: https://sites.google.com/icossar2025.org/icossar2025/abstract-submission We...

The book discusses the challenging cases presenting with corneal disorders and novel approaches adopted for their management with a detailed description of the disease accompanied by illustrative images. The cornea subspeciality has rapidly progressed over the past two decades. The evolution and adoption of sophisticated diagnostic technologies an...

DNA barcoding using the ONP MinION will be employed to characterize the genetic profile of the Palawan bearcat (Arctictis binturong whitei). This study will be aimed to establish a reliable method for species identification using mitochondrial COI sequences. Samples were will be collected from various enclosures of Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conse...

In the realm of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), the assessment of relative efficiency has historically relied on deterministic variables. Yet, real-world data often presents diverse uncertainties, including a neutrosophic nature, which can significantly impact the accuracy and reliability of DEA outcomes. Therefore, the current paper proposes a ne...

The quality of fruit can be quickly and accurately assessed using bio-impedance spectroscopy, but no comprehensive studies have been conducted on how the detection conditions affect their bio-electrical properties. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the effects of sample volume, sample temperature, probe depth and probe distance on the bio...

In this article, the mathematical model of steady state problems based on horizontal radial flow in homogenous confined aquifers has been presented. Then we design efficient neural network (ANN) to solve the equation in polar coordinates. A reliable unconstrained optimization method has been used as training algorithm to get high accuracy results....

A reliable method of determining the base frequency (Fb) for utterances of various speaking styles is critical to enabling stable command labeling in the Fujisaki model. To achieve stable command labeling for diverse expressions of speech, a linear fitted model was developed using the ten percentile F0 of each utterance from three corpora of variou...

Several large longitudinal studies have found that blood biomarkers are able to efficiently detect Aβ and tau pathology and estimate the degree of neurodegeneration. When combined, blood AD biomarkers can reliably and effectively predict brain pathology in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and clinical progression to AD dementia and distin...

A novel design strategy for the development of FBG based all optical, temperature insensitive tilt sensor is proposed. Response characteristics of the proposed sensor is theoretical analyzed and experimentally established. An excellent sensitivity of 0.0415 nm/°, that can be further tuned to the desired value, along with remarkable accuracy of ±0.0...

The narratives we have about ourselves are important for our sense of who we are. However, our narratives are influenced, even manipulated, by the people and environments we interact with, impacting our self-understanding. This can lead to narratives that are limited, even harmful. In this paper, I explore how our narrative agency is constrained, t...

Archivio per l’Antropologia e la Etnologia - Vol. CLIV (2024) Human Stature is a widely used index of both individuals and populations. Stature is a sensitive measure of a series of factors including gender, age, social status, and environment. Human biologists and historians can use information on stature to better understand the human condition t...

The study explored how accounting information systems (AIS) impact the quality of financial reporting at Trinity College Nabbingo (TRICONA). Using both quantitative and qualitative data, the research employed a mixed-method and correlational approach to examine these relationships. Out of a total population of 33, a sample of 30 participants was se...

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Children's fundamental movement skills (FMS) require planned and guided interventions to develop appropriately. We investigated the effect of a novel Physical Education (PE) method to develop children's object control, locomotor skills, and motor competence. Further, we examined children's trainability, i.e., their differential responses to the new...

Microservice architecture has become a key paradigm in modern software engineering, enabling organizations to scale applications and improve development speed. However, despite its numerous advantages-such as improved modularity, scalability, and agility-microservices introduce unique challenges that must be carefully managed to ensure system relia...

Traffic signal failures can lead to severe accidents and citywide traffic disruptions, making their reliable operation essential. This study collected real-world data from intersection traffic signals and constructed a dataset. Based on the current data from traffic signals, the formatted pass-dot product attention-LSTM (FD-LSTM) model was proposed...

This study introduces a novel method to increase the stability of the balance point in precision differential eddy current sensor (ECS) displacement sensors, which is crucial for achieving optimal performance and improving the interchangeability of sensor probes. The temperature drift coefficient at the electrical balance point (BTC), a common issu...

Uncertainties in factors, such as temperature, humidity, and external loads can significantly impact the performance of vibro-impact systems. Effectively managing these uncertainties is essential to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of engineering systems in real-world operating conditions. This study presents an efficient and straigh...

In this study, we aimed to assess the fluvial and pluvial flood hazard by a combination of basin and municipal scale assessment using an indicator-based approach, hydrologic-hydraulic modeling, and geographic information systems (GIS). The study area is represented by the Gidra River Basin and 12 municipalities. To calculate a composite flood hazar...

Providing quality service is the major concern of many public organizations. However , the way to provide immediate service (responsiveness), the capacity to deliver on promises of accurate and consistent service (reliability), the degree of trust and confidence of students in the service provided by the college (assurance), the physical appearance...

Extractables and Leachables (E&L) testing plays a critical role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. With evolving guidelines such as USP <665> for polymeric components and ICH Q3E for leachables evaluation, the industry faces increased scrutiny and complexity in testing methodologies. This article exp...

This chapter delves into Dr. Adeel Zeerak's groundbreaking Epistemological Argument for the existence of God. It systematically explores diverse sources of knowledge that purportedly reveal the reality of God, critically analyzing their epistemic strength. By scrutinizing these sources in terms of validity and reliability, the argument culminates i...

In order to ensure that harvest is sustainable, one should ideally have a reliable estimate of total fish biomass, Acoustic s urv eys have been used for several decades as a non intrusive method for conducting fishery independent assessments of both marine and freshwater pelagic fish providing valuable information on fish distribution patterns and...

The reliability growth of electromechanical products is a continuous process of addressing reliability defects, which is very important for manufacturing enterprises. At present, research on the reliability growth of electromechanical products mostly focuses on the reliability defects of the products themselves, ignoring the fact that manufacturing...

The contribution is devoted to the making of bimetallic semi-finished products for the production of elements, which are used to joining dissimilar materials, metal sheets to plastics, using the Resistance Element Soldering. During the making of bimetallic semi-finished products by gravity casting, defects occurred and, moreover, the proposed metho...

The task of determining the discharge speed of the shell breakage elements is of important application. Information on the flight speed allows you to evaluate the reliability of the structure in extreme situations. The solution of this problem presents certain difficulties associated with the non-stationary process of destruction of the shell in qu...

Research indicates that poor communication accounts for almost half of errors made during surgery. Despite this, formal training in the cognitive and interpersonal aspects of operating is lacking in the surgical curriculum. Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) is a behaviour rating system designed to evaluate surgeons on their non-technical sk...

Bakım; temel bütünlüğü desteklemeyi sağla-yan, bağlılık, bilgi ve beceri düzeyi ile karakterize uluslararası bir eylemdir. 1 Terapötik ilişki ise hem-şirelik bakımı sırasında insanlığın korunmasını sağ-layan ve hemşireliğin kalbini oluşturan temel bakım aracıdır. 2 Öyle ki hemşirelikte kuram geliştirme sü-recinin başlangıcından günümüze kadar olan...

The emergence of wearable electronics, along with an increased emphasis on personal health, has catalyzed a transformation in conventional health monitoring methods. Textile electronics are attracting significant attention due to their good flexibility, breathability, biocompatibility, portability and wearability, positioning them as a promising pl...

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is one of the most widely used investigations in the world for geotechnical characterization of soils, generally carried out using site-specific empirical experimental (in situ or laboratory) correlations; these, typically based on the raw parameter N SPT , do not generally have well-founded physical-mechanical m...

Lateral grating is an effective and concise method for realizing single-mode laser sources, and it exhibits significant research value due to its regrowth-free characteristic and ideal wavelength reliability. In this study, by combining a third-order lateral grating design with an advanced fabrication process, we demonstrate a lateral grating distr...

Field‐based team sports typically perform mixed‐modality training, incorporating both field‐ and resistance‐based sessions. As such, the availability of useful and reliable methods to monitor the internal and external training loads of all modalities is essential for planning effective training. Twenty‐one junior developmental female rugby league a...

This study investigated the relationship between reading motivation and students' attitudes towards school. A descriptive-causal research design was employed, with a stratified random sampling technique used to select 400 Grade 10 students from various divisions in SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines. Data were collected through an online two-part questionna...

A logical or argumentation theory should provide clear criteria for distinguishing between types of arguments and fallacies. Fallacy overlap, namely the possibility of classifying a case under two distinct fallacies, poses a substantial challenge to the system-aticity and theoretical and practical reliability of a theory. However, despite its centr...

This paper uses famous problems from philosophy of science and philosophical psychology—underdetermination of theory by evidence, Nelson Goodman’s new problem of induction, theory-ladenness of observation, and “Kripkenstein’s” rule-following paradox—to show that it is empirically impossible to reliably interpret which functions a large language mod...

The experiment aimed to investigate the relationship between temperature and resistance in a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor. A thermostatically controlled water bath was used to vary the temperature of the thermistor, which was submerged in water, while its resistance was measured using a digital ohmmeter. Starting with hot water...

Normalized Source Strength (NSS) is a new approach for interpretation of magnetic field data in the presence of remanent magnetization. This paper can be obtained from the magnetic gradient tensor. According to the Laplace's equation, the tensor components are symmetric and their eigenvalues and eigenvectors are orthogonal. The trace of gradient te...

We have proposed the maintenance effort assessment model based on two Wiener processes for the operation of open source software (OSS) used in the edge computing in the past. In particular, we consider that this proposed model can assess the reliability by using three dimensional graph. Then, we have proposed two-dimensional modeling based on the e...

INTRODUCTION We examined whether the Performance Assessment of Self‐Care Skills (PASS) and Everyday Cognition Scale‐12 (ECog‐12) dichotomized cognitive groups in a sample of predominantly Black adults. METHODS Two hundred forty‐six community‐dwelling adults (95% Black, age 50+) completed cognitive testing, the PASS, and the ECog. Cognitive groups...

The latest discovery of special entangled spherical harmonics indicates that traditional spherical harmonics are only a very narrow partial solution of spherical harmonic partial differential equations, and the theory of exact solutions for similar linear partial differential equations is therefore subject to disruptive effects. Here is a detailed...

Due to the dynamic development of energy generation in photovoltaic installations, a reliable assessment of their impact on the level of energy losses in distribution networks is needed. For energy companies managing network resources, this issue has a very tangible practical aspect. Therefore, ongoing analyses of the level of electricity losses ba...

A low-timing jitter passively Q-switched monolithic non-planar ring oscillator (NPRO) with diffusion-bonded Cr4+: YAG in a single-frequency operation was realized. The pulse parameters were controlled by a Cr4+: YAG saturable absorber, while the single-frequency operation was ensured by the unidirectional ring cavity structure. The pulse trigger wa...

The Gini index of economic inequality appears to be by far the most important such index. Although a variety of alternative inequality measures have been proposed, only Gini's index (G) incorporates both the income distribution and the component ranks. This paper introduces a new inequality index (\(I_{K}\)) that also incorporates both the ranks an...

In deterministic global optimization, techniques for linear relaxation of a non-convex program are used in the lower bound calculation phase. To achieve this phase, most deterministic global optimization codes use reformulation-linearization techniques. However, there exist also two interval-based polyhedral relaxation techniques which produce reli...

The reliability assesment of large power systems, particularly when considering both generation and transmission facilities, is a computationally demanding and complex problem. The sequential Monte Carlo simulation is arguably the most versatile approach for tackling this problem. However, assessing sampled states in the sequential Monte Carlo simu...

In this paper, we introduce the concept of Fermatean vague soft set and its operations, which are union, intersection, complement, subset, AND, and OR. An application of Fermatean vague soft set in decision-making according to the degree of preference is demonstrated. Fermatean vague soft set is profound, as it bridges gaps in traditional vague and...

Cukur Yuk Barbershop di Klari, Karawang, merupakan salah satu penyedia layanan cukur rambut yang berupaya untuk memahami dinamika ini Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas layanan dan tarif terhadap tingkat kepuasan pelanggan. Populasi yang menjadi fokus adalah seluruh pelanggan yang mengg...

Dictionaries are an invaluable resource for foreign language learners. They provide insight into the meaning of new words, their grammatical properties and usage, thereby enhancing students’ vocabulary and literacy. The ability to work with a dictionary is beneficial for both reading and writing. While guessing the meaning of unfamiliar terms based...

The hand–eye calibration of laser profilers and industrial robots is a critical component of the laser vision system in welding applications. To improve calibration accuracy and efficiency, this study proposes a position-constrained calibration compensation algorithm aimed at optimizing the hand–eye transformation matrix. Initially, the laser profi...

The use of information technology has permeated all areas, including employee performance evaluation, which plays a crucial role in company management. The success of a company is largely dependent on human resources, which are considered valuable assets due to their strong link to employee performance. This study focuses on the application of the...

Data-driven decision-making has become crucial across various domains. Randomization and re-randomization are standard techniques employed in controlled experiments to estimate causal effects in the presence of numerous pre-treatment covariates. This paper quantifies the worst-case mean squared error of the difference-in-means estimator as a genera...

The majority of highly polymorphic genes are related to immune functions and with over 100 alleles within a population, genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are the most polymorphic loci in vertebrates. How such extraordinary polymorphism arose and is maintained is controversial. One possibility is heterozygote advantage (HA), which...

The installation of pipes in tunnel construction using the external welding method requires the assistance of a pipe pusher and roller support to push the welded pipe into the tunnel. Accurate determination of pipeline push resistance and the selection of an appropriate pipe pusher model are crucial factors for successful construction. Currently, t...

Scabies can be prevented by implementing healthy behaviors such as scabies prevention behaviors. This can help reduce the spread of scabies transmission in boarding schools. One of the risk factors for scabies is the level of education. The incidence of scabies is mostly experienced by MTs students rather than MA students. Because MTs students tend...

Large language models (LLMs), trained on diverse data effectively acquire a breadth of information across various domains. However, their computational complexity, cost, and lack of transparency hinder their direct application for specialised tasks. In fields such as clinical research, acquiring expert annotations or prior knowledge about predictiv...

Topological phases of matter have been widely studied for their robustness against impurities and disorder. The broad applicability of topological materials relies on the reliable transition from idealized, mathematically perfect models to finite, real-world implementations. In this paper, we explore the effects of finite size and disorders on topo...

The knowledge of Pliensbachian (Early Jurassic, ∼192.9-184.2 Ma) plesiosaurs is notoriously insufficient. Although there have been specimens described from different parts of the world, only three of them have been established as diagnosable taxa. Here, we describe two previously unreported lower Pliensbachian plesiosaur occurrences that originate...

The high-index saddle dynamics (HiSD) method is a powerful approach for computing saddle points and solution landscape. However, its practical applicability is constrained by the need for the explicit energy function expression. To overcome this challenge, we propose a neural network-based high-index saddle dynamics (NN-HiSD) method. It utilizes ne...

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced, significantly impacting medicine. ChatGPT, a new AI model, generates responses based on user input. This study evaluates ChatGPT’s ability to assist with pre- and post-kidney transplantation (KT) patient education. Methods: ChatGPT was queried about KT on 21 February 2023 and 2 March 20...

This paper examines the influence of demographic characteristics on the effectiveness of the training programs in public administration in the Republic of Serbia. Specifically, the aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs in public administration and to analyse how factors such as age, gender, educational level, years of work e...

There are many perspectives through which biologists can study a particular living system. As a result, models of biological systems are often quite different from one another, both in form and size. Thus, in order for us to generate reliable knowledge of a particular system, we need to understand how the models that represent it are related. In pr...

The study on mobility is an inherent part of any generation of cellular technology. It is aimed at ensuring robust, reliable, and interruption-free handover of the mobile user connection. Such continuous improvement is necessary as the service requirements become more stringent which urge the mobility to meet the highest performance expectations. I...

In this paper, we present a novel trajectory prediction model for autonomous driving, combining a Characterized Diffusion Module and a Spatial-Temporal Interaction Network to address the challenges posed by dynamic and heterogeneous traffic environments. Our model enhances the accuracy and reliability of trajectory predictions by incorporating unce...

Alanyazın incelendiğinde, ülkemizde bireylerin öz-merhamet düzeylerini belirlemeye yarayan orijinal ve kültüre uygun bir ölçeğin bulunmadığı görülmüştür. Bu yüzden, bu araştırmada yetişkin bireylerin öz-merhamet seviyelerini belirlemek için kullanılabilecek bir ölçeğin geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın yöntem kısmında ölçek geliştirme süre...

In this paper, we present an experimental apparatus for the measurement of the detection efficiency of free-space single-photon detectors based on the substitution method. We extend the analysis to account for the wavelength dependence introduced by the transmissivity of the optical window in front of the detector's active area. Our method involves...

Here, in Part XIV, we performed another altitude test: simulation of diving in a mountain lake, i.e.: at a reduced ambient pressure of ca. 0.8 Bar, that is: a mountain lake at an altitude of ca. 2,000 m above sea-level (aSL). This test / challenge is somewhat similar to those in refs. [1], [2] & [3], but with the latest firmware for the ZH-L16x pe...

This presentation explores how Scopus AI and GPT can be effectively used to refine academic writing, focusing on paragraph improvement, integration of reliable sources, and enhancing clarity and coherence. Practical guidelines and examples are provided to demonstrate the collaborative potential of AI tools in academic research and education.

This paper presents a robotic in-hand manipulation technique that can be applied to pick an object too large to grasp in a prehensile manner, by taking advantage of its contact interactions with a curved, passive end-effector, and two flat support surfaces. First, the object is tilted up while being held between the end-effector and the supports. T...

Time series forecasting is critical in numerous real-world applications, requiring accurate predictions of future values based on observed patterns. While traditional forecasting techniques work well in in-domain scenarios with ample data, they struggle when data is scarce or not available at all, motivating the emergence of zero-shot and few-shot...

This article offers an appreciative but critical response to Donovan Schaefer’s book Wild Experiment, focusing on the connection between emotion and reason, particularly in the context of conspiracy theories and scientific inquiry. While acknowledging the valuable insights provided by Schaefer’s cogency theory and its emphasis on the role of emotio...

In both rural and urban areas, reliable grid-connected power is essential for success. In Africa, the three main renewable energy sources used to generate electricity are solar, wind, and hydro. The report examines the current situation of the power sector and recommends a course of action for the African nations to follow in order to integrate the...

The fuzzy servqual method is a development method of the servqual method that uses the concept of fuzzy logic. The concept of fuzzy logic is used to help respondents give more objective values. Meanwhile, the servqual method is used as a tool to measure patient satisfaction to evaluate service quality based on the gap between perception and expecta...