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PyGOP: A Python library for Generalized Operational Perceptron algorithms
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
PyGOP provides a reference implementation of existing algorithms using Generalized Operational Perceptron (GOP), a recently proposed artificial neuron model. The implementation adopts a user-friendly interface while allowing ...
Investigation of effects of temperature cycles on soil-concrete interface behavior using direct shear tests
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
This publication was made possible by NPRP Grant NPRP-9-080-2-039 from Qatar National Research Fund (a member of the Qatar Foundation). L. M. Calado acknowledges Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia ( FCT ) for Ph.D. grant ...
Optimal dilation time for combined small endoscopic sphincterotomy and balloon dilation for common bile duct stones: a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2019 , Article)
Background
Endoscopic sphincterotomy is the established treatment for common bile duct stones. Balloon dilation offers an alternative. Prolonged dilation (300 s) with a 10 mm diameter balloon decreases the occurrence of ...
Evaluation of community pharmacists' preparedness for the provision of cardiovascular disease risk assessment and management services: A study with simulated patients
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
Background
Individuals who suffer from major cardiovascular events every year have one or more risk factors. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is an important strategy for the early identification of modifiable ...
Evaluations of Morphine and Fentanyl for Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Respiratory Disorders in Intensive Care: A Systematic Review of Methodological Trends and Reporting Quality
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
Background: Mechanically ventilated patients with respiratory disorders may require sedatives, such as opioids. Objectives: To define methodological trends, gaps, and the reporting quality of the comparative clinical and ...
Impact of a Collaborative Pharmaceutical Care Service Among Patients With Diabetes in an Ambulatory Care Setting in Qatar: A Multiple Time Series Study
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2019 , Article)
Background
Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in the Middle East and the burden associated with it is dramatically increasing. Pharmacists working in collaborative healthcare teams have an important role to improve ...
Experimental detection of localized surface defects in ball bearings using vibration analysis
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Canadian Acoustical Association
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
This study aimed at the monitoring of bearing health condition, based on vibration measurement. For that purpose, small circular defects were seeded on outer and inner rings of similar bearings, by using the principle of ...
Active control of noise in ventilation ducts
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Canadian Acoustical Association
, 2019 , Conference Paper)
Ventilation ducts are often lined with passive absorption material for both thermal insulation and noise and vibration reduction. However, the noise reduction performance is not significant at low frequencies. Active Noise ...