Bias in Random Forest Variable Importance Measures: Illustrations, Sources and a Solution [PDF]
Variable importance measures for random forests have been receiving increased attention as a means of variable selection in many classification tasks in bioinformatics and related scientific fields, for instance to select a subset of genetic markers ...
Zeileis, Achim +11 more
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Image Encryption Algorithm Based on Novel Chaotic System and Binary Block CompressedSensing [PDF]
An image encryption scheme based on novel integer chaotic system and block compressed sensing(BCS) is proposed for embedded devices.Firstly,an integer chaotic system is designed by perturbing one-dimensional variable parameters.Then,in the compressed ...
FAN Haiju, YUE Shuang, DOU Yuqiang, LI Ming, ZHANG Mingzhu
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The microbial community structure of the Dupnisa cave in Kırklareli, Turkey
Cave ecosystems count to be extreme environments due to their stable temperature, darkness, high humidity rates, and limited organic materials. In this context, these ecosystems represent invaluable laboratories for microbiological studies.
Nihal Doğruöz-Güngör
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The Wiener index in iterated line graphs [PDF]
For a graph G, denote by Li(G) its i-iterated line graph and denote by W(G) its Wiener index. We prove that the function W(Li(G)) is convex in variable i.
Potočnik, P., Knor, M., Škrekovski, R.
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Evaluation the Distribution of Effective Factors on Habitat Diversity in Kermanshah Protected Areas
Destruction and habitat fragmentation are considered as the most challenging issues of biodiversity and establishment of protected areas is one of preventive methods to reduce biodiversity. Therefore, there are different criteria to choose it. Kermanshah
Peyman Karami +2 more
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Relationship of Edentulism, Sleep Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Disease: NHANES, 2007-2008 [PDF]
Background Edentulism, though declining in younger adults, remains prevalent in the U.S. older adult population. Poorer health outcomes, including cardiovascular outcomes have been associated with edentulism.
Wiener, R Constance, Wiener, R C
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Macroinvertebrate variable least square means for the treatment by reach effect [PDF]
Bars represent mean average conditions across streams. Errors bars are standard errors. Variable codes are: Biom, Biomass; Shann, Shannon-Wiener diversity index; Total, Total taxa richness; Ephem, Ephemerellidae; Elmid, Elmidae; and Brachy ...
AMANDA RUGENSKI (75319) +2 more
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Inventory Of Predatory Insects In Banana Germplasm Umbulharjo Yogyakarta [PDF]
One of the beneficial insects in agriculture and plantations is a predator. Using natural predators to control pests and diseases certainly has advantages.
Putra, Ichsan, Sahnan, Hastin Nur Samsia
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Cross-Sectional Association between the Number of Missing Teeth and Cardiovascular Disease among Adults Aged 50 or Older: BRFSS 2010 [PDF]
Objective. The relationship between oral health and cardiovascular disease is an emerging area of research. The objective of the current study is to evaluate the association of cardiovascular disease and the number of missing teeth as a risk indicator ...
Sambamoorthi, U +3 more
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Farmland birds are of conservation concerns around the world. In China, conservation management has focused primarily on natural habitats, whereas little attention has been given to agricultural landscapes.
Depin Li +4 more
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