ASYMMETRIC EFFECT OF CRUDE OIL PRICE ON THE QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENT IN NIGERIA: AN APPLICATION OF NON-LINEAR ARDL

Asymmetric effect of crude oil price on the quality of environment in Nigeria: An application of non-linear ARDL

The study aimed at examining the asymmetric effect of crude oil price on the quality of environment in Nigeria.The study utilizes the time SWEET CHEEKS BABY BUM POWDER series form of annual data from 1970 to 2019 and applies the model of NARDL (Non-Linear ARDL) to determine the short-run and long-run asymmetries.The results revealed that positive s

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Open-loop control for displacement of balloon-type dielectric elastomer actuator pre-stretched with water pressure

Abstract Soft actuators have attracted significant attention owing to their unique Espresso Machine (Manual) characteristics and potential for various applications.A dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) is a type of soft actuator driven by electric voltage and has superior characteristics, such as a fast response, light weight, and simple structure.

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Deep Learning for Prediction of Progression and Recurrence in Nonfunctioning Pituitary Macroadenomas: Combination of Clinical and MRI Features

ObjectivesA subset of non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas (NFMAs) may exhibit early progression/recurrence (P/R) after tumor resection.The purpose of this study was to apply deep learning (DL) algorithms for prediction of P/R in NFMAs.MethodsFrom June 2009 to December 2019, 78 patients diagnosed with pathologically confirmed NFMAs, and who had

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