Development of a Novel Classification Approach for Cow Behavior Analysis Using Tracking Data and Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques by Jiefei Liu, Derek W. Bailey, Huiping Cao, Tran Cao Son, Colin T. Tobin

“…The first step segments cattle tracking data using state-of-the-art time series segmentation algorithms, and the second step groups segments into clusters and then labels the clusters. …”
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One size doesn’t fit all: a thematic analysis of interviews with people who have stopped participating in Narcotics Anonymous in Norway by John-Kåre Vederhus, Magnhild Høie, Bente Birkeland

“…Abstract Background For persons with substance use disorders (SUDs), 12-step groups (TSGs) are the most available and used peer-based recovery resource, worldwide. …”
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The Effect of Aerobic and Core Exercises on Forced Vital Capacity by Çiçek Güner, Güllü Abdullah, Güllü Esin, Yamaner Faruk

“…A total of 40 healthy sedentary women (20 in an aerobic-step group and 20 in a core strength exercise group) with a mean age of 34.4±2.4 years participated voluntarily in this study. …”
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Improving efficiency and optimizing heat transfer in a novel tesla valve through multi-layer perceptron models by Peng Cheng, Xu Jianjun, Jitendra Kumar, Hamad Almujibah, H. Elhosiny Ali, Tamim Alkhalifah, Salem Alkhalaf, Fahad Alturise, Raymond Ghandour

“…The study focuses on three key geometric characteristics: the valve angle (α), the distance between consecutive stages (D), and the distance between the divider wall in the second stage of each step group and the wall of the straight channel (H). …”
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The RESOLVE and ECO Gas in Galaxy Groups Initiative: The Group Finder and the Group H i–Halo Mass Relation by Zackary L. Hutchens, Sheila J. Kannappan, Andreas A. Berlind, Mehnaaz Asad, Kathleen D. Eckert, David V. Stark, Derrick S. Carr, Ella R. Castelloe, Andrew J. Baker, Kelley M. Hess, Amanda J. Moffett, Mark A. Norris, Darren Croton

“…We present a four-step group-finding algorithm for the Gas in Galaxy Groups (G3) initiative, a spin-off of the z ∼ 0 REsolved Spectroscopy Of a Local VolumE (RESOLVE) and Environmental COntext (ECO) surveys. …”
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Learning Latent Tree Graphical Models by Choi, Myung Jin, Willsky, Alan S., Tan, Vincent Y. F., Anandkumar, Animashree

“…CLGrouping starts with a pre-processing procedure in which a tree over the observed variables is constructed. This global step groups the observed nodes that are likely to be close to each other in the true latent tree, thereby guiding subsequent recursive grouping (or equivalent procedures such as neighbor-joining) on much smaller subsets of variables. …”
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The Art of Internet Mapping: A Comprehensive Guide to Regional Internet Topology Mapping at the Autonomous System Level by Timotius Witono, Setiadi Yazid, Yudho Giri Sucahyo

“…Conclusion: This research provides a comprehensive guide for mapping internet topology in specific regional areas, consisting of nine sequential steps grouped into four major steps. This guide can be used to assist similar research efforts in other regional areas as well as provide further knowledge regarding studies in this field. …”
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Effect of MMP Inhibitors on Shear Bond Strength of Adhesive to Dentin after Different Drying Techniques: An In-Vitro Study by Sheethal K. Narayanan, Krishnan Hari, Joy Mathew, Anila Sukumaran, Basil Joy, Joel Mathew

“…Materials and Methods: Ninety molars collected were split into three groups according to the materials used during the acid etching step: Group A (control): 37% phosphoric acid only; Group B: 37% phosphoric acid followed by 2% CHX; Group C: 37% phosphoric acid followed by 2% DOX. …”
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Comparison of Memory, Balance and Fear of Falling in Older Women After Performing Yoga and Square-stepping Exercises by Marzieh Eskandari, Maryam Nezakat Alhosseini, Shila Safavi Homami

“…Participants were selected through purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to yoga and Square-Stepping groups. Both groups did exercise for 12 weeks and participated in a pre-test and post-test. …”
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Solving large-scale dial-a-ride vehicle routing and scheduling problems by Jaw, Jang-Jei

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Development of a systematic method in lean tool selection for automotive industry by Anvari, Alireza

“…The proposed method was developed within a five step group decision making procedure to reach the desired aims. …”
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Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER): Development of a Conceptual Framework by Dhakshenya Ardhithy Dhinagaran, Laura Martinengo, Moon-Ho Ringo Ho, Shafiq Joty, Tobias Kowatsch, Rifat Atun, Lorainne Tudor Car

“…ResultsThe Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER) conceptual framework includes 8 iterative steps grouped into 3 stages, as follows: design, comprising defining the goal, creating an identity, assembling the team, and selecting the delivery interface; development, including developing the content and building the conversation flow; and the evaluation and implementation of the CA. …”
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Exercise profile and effect on growth traits, carcass yield, meat quality, and tibial strength in Chinese Wannan chickens by Zhi-Cheng Wang, Xin-Xin He, Yun-Chong Zhao, Yin Wang, Jiang-Xian Wang, Xing Guo, Run-Shen Jiang

“…At 112 d of age, based on the average DSC, birds were divided into groups representing the highest (HS), medium, and lowest (LS) number of step groups. Fifteen cocks from each group were selected for subsequent experiments. …”
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RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF IMMEDIATE LOADING SAFETY AFTER SURGICAL REDUCTION IN ACETABULAR FRACTURES: A COMPARATIVE-RETROSPECTIVE STUDY by Kodi Edson Kojima, Bruno Mendes Munari, Bruno Seiki Kubota, Leonardo Zanesco, Daniel Sonnewend Proença, Marcos de Camargo Leonhardt, Jorge dos Santos Silva

“…Results Comparing the joint step, group 1 had an average of 0.44 ± 1.4 mm, 0.47 ± 1.5 mm, and 0.51 ± 1.6 mm immediately, three and six weeks after surgery, respectively. …”
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EFFECTS OF COOKED LENTILS ON GLYCEMIC CONTROL AND BLOOD LIPIDS OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES by Hamidreza Shams, Farideh Tahbaz, Mohammad hassan Entezari, Alireza Abadi

“…At the 1^st step, group A followed the normal diet and group B followed normal diet plus 50 g cooked lentil and 6 g canula oil substitute of 30g bread and 20 g cheese. …”
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Fostering Emotional Availability in Mother-Child-Dyads With an Immigrant Background: A Randomized-Controlled-Trial on the Effects of the Early Prevention Program First Steps by Judith Lebiger-Vogel, Constanze Rickmeyer, Marianne Leuzinger-Bohleber, Patrick Meurs, Patrick Meurs, Patrick Meurs

“…Still, on the level of simple main effects for each intervention, only in the FIRST STEPS groups child responsiveness significantly improved. …”
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Skills to Enhance Positivity in adolescents at risk for suicide: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. by Shirley Yen, Nazaret Suazo, Jackson Doerr, Natalia Macrynikola, Leanna S Villarreal, Sophia Sodano, Kimberly H M O'Brien, Jennifer C Wolff, Christopher Breault, Brandon E Gibb, Rani Elwy, Christopher W Kahler, Megan Ranney, Richard Jones, Anthony Spirito

“…The ETAU condition will receive text-delivered reminders to use a safety plan provided at discharge from the hospital and healthy habits messages, matched in frequency to the STEP group. This trial was registered on 6 August 2021 (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04994873).…”
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Designing, developing, evaluating, and implementing a smartphone-delivered, rule-based conversational agent (DISCOVER): development of a conceptual framework by Dhinagaran, Dhakshenya Ardhithy, Martinengo, Laura, Ho, Ringo Moon-Ho, Joty, Shafiq, Kowatsch, Tobias, Atun, Rifat, Car, Lorainne Tudor

“…Results: The Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER) conceptual framework includes 8 iterative steps grouped into 3 stages, as follows: design, comprising defining the goal, creating an identity, assembling the team, and selecting the delivery interface; development, including developing the content and building the conversation flow; and the evaluation and implementation of the CA. …”
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Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE): Protocol for a Mixed Methods and Stakeholder Engagement Project by Karen Besterman-Dahan, Bridget Hahm, Margeaux Chavez, Jacquelyn Heuer, Christine Melillo, Jason Lind, Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga, Lisa Ottomanelli

“…MSP meetings will use external facilitation services, group facilitation techniques adapted for virtual settings, and a 6-step group facilitation process to ensure successful execution of meetings and accomplishment of goals. …”
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Postural control processes during standing and step initiation in autism spectrum disorder by Erin K. Bojanek, Zheng Wang, Stormi P. White, Matthew W. Mosconi

“…Results Individuals with ASD showed increased COP trajectory length across stance conditions (p = 0.05) and reduced MI during circular sway relative to TD controls (p = 0.02). During stepping, groups did not differ on APA amplitude (p = 0.97) or duration (p = 0.41), but during their initial step, individuals with ASD showed reduced ML sway (p = 0.06), reduced body transfer duration (p < 0.01), and increased body transfer velocity (p = 0.02) compared to controls. …”
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