In Internet of Things (IoT) networks, identifying the primary Medium Access Control (MAC) layer protocol which is suited for a service characteristic is necessary based on the requirements of the application. In this paper, we propose Energy Efficient and Group Priority MAC (EEGP-MAC) protocol using Hybrid Q-Learning Honey Badger Algorithm (QL-HBA) for IoT Networks. This algorithm employs reinforcement agents to select an environment based on predefined actions and tasks.
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Aim: This split-mouth observational study was conducted to assess the reliability and safety of using the coronoid notch and occlusal plane as landmarks to aid surgeons during bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO).
Materials And Methods: Thirteen patients between the ages of 18 and 30 years, with class II and class III mandibular skeletal malocclusion requiring BSSO, were randomly selected and assigned to each of the study and control groups. A split-mouth study was chosen to conduct this research.
Context: Orthognathic surgery brings about a harmonious relationship between jaws, resulting in improved facial aesthetics. It is key to analyze if satisfactory results can be attained by using virtual surgical planning for orthognathic procedures so as to recommend it for routine clinical practice.
Aims: The aims of this study were to evaluate the various soft tissue changes that take place following orthognathic surgery using three-dimensional (3D) imaging and virtual surgical planning software and quantify the accuracy of virtual surgical planning software on patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.
Endosymbiotic relationships between ciliates and others are critical for their ecological roles, physiological adaptations, and evolutionary implications. These can be obligate and facultative. Symbionts often provide essential nutrients, contribute to the ciliate's metabolism, aid in digestion, and offer protection against predators or environmental stressors.
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