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Large-scale Reconstructions and Independent, Unbiased Clustering Based on Morphological Metrics to Classify Neurons in Selective Populations
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2017
This protocol describes large-scale reconstructions of selective neuronal populations, labeled following retrograde infection with a modified rabies virus expressing fluorescent markers, and independent, unbiased cluster analyses that enable comprehensive characterization of morphological metrics among distinct neuronal subclasses.
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Spatial Separation of Molecular Conformers and Clusters
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2014
We present a technique that allows the spatial separation of different conformers or clusters present in a molecular beam. An electrostatic deflector is used to separate species by their mass-to-dipole moment ratio, leading to the production of gas-phase ensembles of a single conformer or cluster stoichiometry.
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JUMPn: A Streamlined Application for Protein Co-Expression Clustering and Network Analysis in Proteomics
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2021
We present a systems biology tool JUMPn to perform and visualize network analysis for quantitative proteomics data, with a detailed protocol including data pre-processing, co-expression clustering, pathway enrichment, and protein-protein interaction network analysis.
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CRISPR Gene Editing Tool for MicroRNA Cluster Network Analysis
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2022
This protocol describes a high-throughput clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) gene editing workflow for microRNA cluster network analysis that allows the rapid generation of a panel of genetically modified cell lines carrying unique miRNA cluster member deletion combinations as large as 35 kb within a single experiment.
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Cluster Sampling Method
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2023
Appropriate sampling methods ensure that samples are drawn without bias and accurately represent the population. Because measuring the entire population in a study is not practical, researchers use samples to represent the population of interest. To choose a cluster sample, divide the population into clusters (groups) and then randomly select some of the clusters. All the members from these clusters are in the cluster sample. For example, if you randomly sample four departments from your...
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Within-cluster variation indicates how tightly measurements or candidate solutions group together, while silhouette quality reflects how clearly each group is separated from others. Comparing both helps prevent choosing clusters that are compact but poorly separated, or well separated but internally inconsistent. In engineering analysis, this combined evaluation supports more defensible interpretations of process segments, material classes, or equipment states.
The preferred number of clusters should balance statistical evidence with interpretability and practical relevance. Adding groups may reduce within-cluster variation, but excessive segmentation can produce categories that are difficult to explain or use. Engineers therefore compare candidate solutions, examine separation and stability, and select a grouping that represents meaningful patterns without exceeding the needs of the engineering problem.
Stability shows whether a grouping remains dependable when candidate solutions are compared within the analysis. A solution that changes substantially may provide a weak basis for engineering decisions, even if one quality measure appears favorable. Including stability alongside separation, within-cluster variation, and practical constraints helps identify clusters that are more reliable for interpreting measurements and supporting action.
An effective workflow begins by applying a clustering algorithm to the available measurements or candidate solutions. Engineers then compare the resulting groupings using within-cluster variation, silhouette quality, and stability, while checking whether the groups satisfy practical constraints. The final choice should be interpretable and relevant to the problem, rather than based on a single statistical measure.
Cluster Selection can support equipment condition monitoring, material classification, process segmentation, design-space analysis, and anomaly detection. In each case, the selected groups organize complex measurements into patterns that engineers can examine and interpret. The useful outcome is not merely a numerical partition, but a grouping that connects observed data structure with the engineering decisions or assessments required.
Careful selection improves the reliability of models by reducing the risk that engineering data are organized into arbitrary or impractical groups. More suitable clusters can clarify equipment conditions, distinguish material patterns, separate process regions, or highlight unusual observations. Engineers can then translate complex measurements into actionable decisions while retaining a clearer connection between statistical results and application needs.