Shear Wall Layout Optimization in Coordination with Architectural Floor Plans by Philps, Davis Sebastian

“…As the problem is very discontinuous due to the nature of the shear walls, we can use the level set method to create a more continuous objective function. This will help with the computational performance of the optimization, as well as allow us to later add additional functionality by being able to access the gradients of the objective function. …”
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Analytical and clinical validity of wearable, multi-sensor technology for assessment of motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease in Japan by Genko Oyama, Maximilien Burq, Taku Hatano, William J. Marks, Ritu Kapur, Jovelle Fernandez, Keita Fujikawa, Yoshihiko Furusawa, Keisuke Nakatome, Erin Rainaldi, Chen Chen, King Chung Ho, Takashi Ogawa, Hikaru Kamo, Yutaka Oji, Haruka Takeshige-Amano, Daisuke Taniguchi, Ryota Nakamura, Fuyuko Sasaki, Shinichi Ueno, Kenta Shiina, Anri Hattori, Noriko Nishikawa, Mayu Ishiguro, Shinji Saiki, Ayako Hayashi, Masatoshi Motohashi, Nobutaka Hattori

“…Abstract Continuous, objective monitoring of motor signs and symptoms may help improve tracking of disease progression and treatment response in Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Simple statistical tests selection based parallel computating method ensures the guaranteed global extremum identification by Viacheslav Kovtun, Torki Altameem, Mohammed Al-Maitah, Wojciech Kempa

“…The article proposes a parallel computing oriented method for solving the global minimum finding problems, in which continuous objective functions satisfy the Hölder condition, and the control parameters domain limited by continuous functions is characterized by a positive Lebesgue measure. …”
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A Personalized Spatial-Temporal Cold Pain Intensity Estimation Model Based on Facial Expression by Yikang Guo, Li Wang, Yan Xiao, Yingzi Lin

“…Significance: This cold pain intensity estimator could allow convenient, automatic, and real-time use to provide continuous objective pain intensity estimations of subjects and patients.…”
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Bonded Discrete Element Simulations of Sea Ice With Non‐Local Failure: Applications to Nares Strait by Brendan West, Devin O’Connor, Matthew Parno, Max Krackow, Christopher Polashenski

“…Therefore, large ice floes are modeled as continuous objects made up of many bonded particles that can interact with each other, deform, and fracture. …”
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Future roles of artificial intelligence in early pain management of newborns by Md Sirajus Salekin, Peter R. Mouton, Ghada Zamzmi, Raj Patel, Dmitry Goldgof, Marcia Kneusel, Sammie L. Elkins, Eileen Murray, Mary E. Coughlin, Denise Maguire, Thao Ho, Yu Sun

“…AI‐based frameworks can use single or multiple combinations of continuous objective variables, that is, facial and body movements, crying frequencies, and physiological data (vital signs), to make high‐confidence predictions about time‐to‐pain onset following postsurgical sedation. …”
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Within- and cross-modal distance information disambiguate visual size- perception by Battaglia, Peter W., Kersten, Daniel, Machulla, Tonja, Schrater, Paul R., Ernst, Marc O., Di Luca, Massimiliano

“…Previous studies have reported humans integrate multiple unambiguous sensations to perceive single, continuous object properties, like size or position. Here we test whether humans use visual and haptic information, individually and jointly, to disambiguate size from distance. …”
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Desmopressin versus Oxybutynin for Nocturnal Enuresis in Children in Bandar Abbas: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Kambiz Ghasemi, Maryam Esteghamati, Malihe Mohammadzadeh, Shahram Zare

“…Studies for reaching the best pharmacological treatment for this disorder are continuing. Objective: To compare the effectiveness and safety of Desmopressin and oxybutynin for treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children from Bandar Abbas in 2014. …”
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Zapping 500 faces in less than 100 seconds: Evidence for extremely fast and sustained continuous visual search by Jacob G. Martin, Charles E. Davis, Maximilian Riesenhuber, Simon J. Thorpe

“…Our data provide evidence that the human visual system includes an ultra-rapid and continuous object localization system for upright faces. …”
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Open-source Longitudinal Sleep Analysis From Accelerometer Data (DPSleep): Algorithm Development and Validation by Habiballah Rahimi-Eichi, Garth Coombs III, Constanza M Vidal Bustamante, Jukka-Pekka Onnela, Justin T Baker, Randy L Buckner

“… BackgroundWearable devices are now widely available to collect continuous objective behavioral data from individuals and to measure sleep. …”
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Stress in the family – association with prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in men of the open city population by E.V. AKIMOVA, M.Ju.AKIMOV, E.I. GAKOVA, M.M. KAYUMOVA, V.V. GAFAROV, V.A. KUZNETSOV

“…Standardized methods and the accumulated database should be used to continue objective monitoring of the epidemiological situation of cardiovascular diseases and psychosocial risk factors in open urban population during regional preventive program.…”

Impact of Accreditation on the Information Management System in Primary Health Care Units in El-Behera Governorate, Egypt by Samaa Zenhom, Noha Saleh, Amira Elaraby

“…It is a self-assessment and external peer reviewed process used by healthcare organizations to assess their level of performance accurately in relation to the established standards and to implement ways to improve the healthcare system continuously. Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the impact of accreditation on compliance with information management system standards in El-Behera PHC units. …”

Imperial longings and promised lands by Schnitzer, S, Schnitzer, Shira Danielle

“…</p> <p>Despite continued objections to Zionism's ideological outlook and its pursuit of statehood, the Anglo-Jewish establishment located in the interwar development of a British-Jewish Palestine a means to advance both Jewish communal and imperial agendas. …”

Use of Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Implantable Doppler for Postoperative Monitoring of Free Tissue Transfer for Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Melissa Berthelot, PhD, James Ashcroft, MD, Piers Boshier, PhD, Judith Hunter, FRCS, Francis Patrick Henry, FRCS, Benny Lo, PhD, Guang-Zhong Yang, FREng, Daniel Leff, PhD, FRCS

“…The ability to acquire continuous objective physiological data regarding tissue perfusion is a perceived advantage of these techniques. …”
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Chemoinformatics approach to design and develop vanillin analogs as COX-1 inhibitor by Norhayati Norhayati, Juni Ekowati, Nuzul Wahyuning Diyah, Bimo Ario Tejo, Samar Ahmed

“…To obtain good health and well-being, the research of discovery of new drugs for anti-thrombotic still continue. Objective: This study aims to predict the potential of 17 compounds owned by the vanillin analog to COX-1 receptor using in silico. …”
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Stress in the family - association with prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in men of the open city population by E V Akimova, M Ju Akimov, E I Gakova, M M Kayumova, V V Gafarov, V A Kuznetsov

“…Standardized methods and the accumulated database should be used to continue objective monitoring of the epidemiological situation of cardiovascular diseases and psychosocial risk factors in open urban population during regional preventive program.…”
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The use of an antibacterial implant in the treatment of periprosthetic infection in an HIV-positive patient by N. S. Nikolaev, L.  I. Malyuchenko, A. S. Karpukhin, V. V. Yakovlev, A. L. Maksimov, E. V. Grigor'eva, N. I. Rozhkov

“…The search for ways to increase the efficiency of the sanitizing stage of treatment due to antibacterial coatings of the endoprosthesis components continues.Objective: Demonstration of a clinical case of treatment of periprosthetic infection in an HIV-positive patient using a spacer and a femoral component of a hip joint endoprosthesis coated with linear Sp1 carbon chains and silver. 123 months after hip arthroplasty for stage 3 dysplastic coxarthrosis in HIV-positive patient of 42 years old developed an instability of the acetabular component with the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in punctates. …”
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Affect and subsequent physical activity: An ambulatory assessment study examining the affect-activity association in a real-life context by Christina eNiermann, Christian eHerrmann, Birte evon Haaren, Dave evan Kann, Alexander eWoll

“…Physical activity was measured continuously objectively using accelerometers and subjectively using smartphones in the evening. …”
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Multi Camera Localization Handover Based on YOLO Object Detection Algorithm in Complex Environments by Wennan Wu, Jizhou Lai

“…It can also solve the problems of object occlusion recognition and continuous object tracking.…”
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Asymptotic invariants of infinite discrete groups by Riley, T, Timothy Riley

“…The reward is that in place of the discrete group one has a continuous object "that is amenable to attack by geometric (<em>e.g.…”