Multistage neural network ensemble: adaptive combination of ensemble results by Yang, Shuang

“…Combining a set of neural network classifiers whose error distributions are diverse can lead to the generation of superior results than those achieved by any single classifier. Common combination strategies used to combine the results of individual ensemble members are simple averaging, weighted averaging, majorities voting and ranking. …”
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Cultural tourism development in Ngada, Flores, Indonesia by Cole, Stroma

“…Research for this thesis has been carried out over more than ten tears. Early research (1989-1994) was carried out as a tour operator. …”
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Synthesis and chemistry of 1,4-oxathianes and 1,4-oxathian-3-ones by Hammad, Nashwa

“…However, success came with the double alkylation of the system rather than the mono-alkylation.…”
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A neural network computer model of the hydrodynamical flow in the River Medway estuary at its confluence with the River Thames by Rees, Lyn Hugh

“…Apart from minor discrepancies in generated depth and velocity data at the precise juncture of the two rivers, the networks showed more than adequate performance when simulating the flow in the two rivers.…”
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Proactive chatbot framework based on the PS2CLH model: an AI-Deep Learning chatbot assistant for students by Arlindo, Almada, Qicheng, Yu, Preeti, Patel

“…The testing results demonstrated that the proactive chatbot offered sound accuracy and more effective learning support than other chatbots.…”
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), service failures and recovery strategies for sustainable business: the case of Nigeria by Nduwe Kalagbor, Anthony, Idowu, Samuel O., Mulat-Weldemeskel, Eyob

“…Globally, there is nowhere these problems of environmental degradation, socio-political dissonance, lack of sustainable development, poor CSR, and poverty are more visible than in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria which has been described as “the goose that lays” Nigeria’s golden eggs – oil and gas. …”
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A preliminary investigation into the use of amino acids as potential ion pairs for diclofenac transdermal delivery by Cristofoli, Mignon, Hadgraft, Jonathan, Lane, Majella E., Sil dos Santos, Bruno

“…Because of the impact on ion pair formation, the counter ion was required to have a lower molecular weight than diclofenac. Basic amino acids L-Arginine, L-Histidine, L-Lysine and their salts were chosen. …”
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Creative ignorance by Ross, Wendy

“…This model is being increasingly ques-tioned and there is a steadily growing research literature demonstrating how en-gagement with an uncertain material and socially rich world shapes and forms cognitive processes and that rather than a linear and rational model, there is a deep knowing-through-doing at the heart of creative thinking. …”
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Reconsidering the need for gain-of­ function research on enhanced potential pandemic pathogens in the post-COVID-19 era by Shinomiya, Nariyoshi, Minari, Jusaku, Yoshizawa, Go, Dando, Malcolm, Shang, Lijun

“…In particular, the risks of such research are clearer than before, whereas its benefits seem less apparent. …”
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Therapeutic relationships with individuals with learning disabilities: a qualitative study of counselling psychologists' experience by Jones, Rachel Ann

“…Individuals with learning disabilities are at a significantly greater risk of developing mental health problems than the general population. Historically, treatment has been dominated by psychopharmacology and applied behavioural models; however, an evidence base is growing, which advocates the use psychological therapy with these individuals. …”
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Biochemical and physiological analysis of microvesicle subtypes by Stratton, Dan

“…BCA protein analysis, modified schiffs test, spectroscopic and quartz crystal microbalance techniques demonstrated cMVs to be smaller, denser and more slowly released from cells than the sMVs are larger, lighter and released sMVs rapidly in response to a stress stimuli. …”
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Inclusive formative assessment practices (IFAP) in higher education: promoting education for social justice [conference paper] by Meletiadou, Eleni

“…According to the literature, there are very few long-term studies which have implemented more than one formative assessment methods in Higher Education (HE) and more to explore their impact on students’ motivation and writing performance. …”
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Methodological implications of participant and researcher multilingualism: making language dynamics visible by Rolland, Louise, King, Hannah M., Lorette, Pernelle

“…This special issue (SI) brings together seven contributions which discuss the methodological implications of researching in a multilingual world, where researchers and/or research participants are likely to know more than one language. The papers examine the relationship between researchers’ language ideologies and actual practices with multilingual participants, teams or projects, from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives. …”
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The persistence of the oral: on the enduring importance of the human voice by Karpf, Anne

“…The submission and commentary contest the idea that the voice has become less important than text and image in an era that has come to be known as one of 'secondary orality'. …”
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Contradictions, dilemmas, views and motivations of volunteers in two community food support schemes in two London boroughs by Mulrooney, Hilda M., Ranta, Ronald

“…Benefits were viewed as wider than solely nutritional. Ethical difficulties described included the appropriateness of using surplus food to address FI, allowing supermarkets to effectively ‘greenwash’ and failing to address underlying drivers of both FI and food overproduction. …”
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Sexuality and considering motherhood after an HIV diagnosis : an IPA exploration of the experiences of European, childless women by Biggs, Melissa

“…Interpretative phenomenological analysis of five women’s experiences produced superordinate themes of, ‘The even worse than undateable woman’, ‘Nothing can spark my sexuality’ and ‘You have to adapt…I owe it something’. …”
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Borderlands: The edges of Europe [Conference abstract] by Leonardi, Paola

“…Borderlands: the edges of Europe (Paola Leonardi) "Borderlands: The edges of Europe" is a photographic project that critically re-maps the land borders of the European Union, proposing a new representation that focuses on the people who inhabit the border zones, rather than political treaties and physical boundaries decided by central powers. …”
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CFD Simulation Analysis of Non-Premixed Combustion using a Novel AxialRadial Combined Swirler for Emission Reduction Enhancement by Samiran, Nor Afzanizam, Abu Mansor, Khalil Firdaus, Abd Rashid, Razlin, Hamid, Muhammad Suhail Sahul

“…However, the maximum temperature result for axial swirler was higher than the combined swirler. As a recommendation, the inclination blade angle in the axial swirler of the combined swirler should be increased to increase the temperature value.…”
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Chitin Oligosaccharide N,N0 -Diacetylchitobiose (GlcNAc2) as Antimicrobial Coating against Listeria monocytogenes on Ready-to-Eat Shrimp by Zainal Abidin, Munira, Konstantina Kourmentza, Konstantina Kourmentza, Keshavan Niranjan, Keshavan Niranjan

“…However, the growth of L. monocytogenes inoculated on the GlcNAc2 -coated RTE shrimp was slower than that of the control sample with the highest log reduction of 0.5 log CFU/mL being observed. …”
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Chitin Oligosaccharide N,N0 -Diacetylchitobiose (GlcNAc2) as Antimicrobial Coating against Listeria monocytogenes on Ready-to-Eat Shrimp by Zainal Abidin, Munira, Konstantina Kourmentza, Konstantina Kourmentza, Keshavan Niranjan, Keshavan Niranjan

“…However, the growth of L. monocytogenes inoculated on the GlcNAc2 -coated RTE shrimp was slower than that of the control sample with the highest log reduction of 0.5 log CFU/mL being observed. …”
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