A nomogram for diagnosis of BI-RADS 4 breast nodules based on three-dimensional volume ultrasound by Xianping Jiang, Chen Chen, Jincao Yao, Liping Wang, Chen Yang, Wei Li, Di Ou, Zhiyan Jin, Yuanzhen Liu, Chanjuan Peng, Yifan Wang, Dong Xu

“…It can function as a relatively accurate predictive tool for sonographers and clinicians and is therefore clinically useful. …”
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The reproducibility of 31-phosphorus MRS measures of muscle energetics at 3 Tesla in trained men. by Lindsay M Edwards, Damian J Tyler, Graham J Kemp, Renee M Dwyer, Andrew Johnson, Cameron J Holloway, Alan M Nevill, Kieran Clarke

“…Estimates of mitochondrial function were variable, but experimentally useful. …”
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Closed-Form Solutions to Differential Equations via Differential Evolution by L. Mex, Carlos A. Cruz-Villar, F. Peñuñuri

“…First, the problem is stated as an optimization problem where the independent variables are elementary functions. Second, as the domain of DE is real numbers, we propose a grammar that assigns numbers to functions. …”
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Enhancing access to specialist appointments in tertiary healthcare in Shanghai, China: a structured reservation pathway using digital health technologies by Li Li, Tao Zheng, Enhong Dong, Minjie Chen, Xiaojing Zhao, Binyuan Zhang, Xuji Zhao, Weijun Shao, Yiling Fan

“…Objective The aim of this study is to develop, implement the precise reservation path (PRP) and investigate its prediction function for scheduling shunting patients for specialist appointment registration in Shanghai, China.Design The PRP system was built on the hospital’s existing information system, integrated with WeChat (WeCom) for user convenience. …”
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Research on Fuzzy Decision-Making Method of Task Allocation for Ship Multiagent Collaborative Design by Jinghua Li, Yiying Wang, Boxin Yang, Qinghua Zhou, Feihui Yuan

“…In this paper, the task attributes and designers’ attributes are introduced into the task allocation strategy model, and the fuzzy linguistic variable method is used to build the evaluation index matrix of the design agent, and the task timeliness function is established. …”
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The Design and Analysis of a Lightweight Robotic Arm Based on a Load-Adaptive Hoisting Mechanism by Ruchao Wang, Zhiguo Lu, Yiru Wang, Zhongqing Li

“…The proposed design integrates a spring-loaded rope and a variable radius reel into the gripper, enabling efficient load adaptability with minimal structural complexity. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of an open-pit mining system to determine safety buffer using the modified NBI method and the meta-model approach by Tahereh Khajvandsany, Hossein Amoozad Khalili, Ramezan Rezaeyan, Kourosh Nemati

“…The central composite design (CCD) method was used to develop the design of experiments (DOE) for the design variables. Results: according to obtained findings, the considered design variables were the number of trucks of 120 tons, 240 tons, 35 tons, and 100 tons. …”
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Performance of Machine Learning Classifiers for Diabetes Prediction by Mijala Manandhar, Shaikat Baidya, Babalpreet Kaur, Katia Atoji

“…The dataset included 768 instances with nine attributes, where the target variable indicated whether a patient tested positive for diabetes. …”
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A Reliable Approach for Solving Transmission Network Expansion Planning with Objective of Planning Cost Reduction by Yongqiu Liu

“…The candidate plans are evaluated using a fitness function that considered objective function for transmission expansion planning problem is composed of two terms. …”
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Allometric equation for estimating aboveground biomass of Acacia-Commiphora forest, southern Ethiopia by Wondimagegn Amanuel, Chala Tadesse, Moges Molla, Desalegn Getinet, Zenebe Mekonnen

“…Data was transformed to logarithmic functions and multiple linear regression techniques were used to develop model to estimate aboveground biomass (AGB). …”
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Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater by Persulfate Activated by Sulfidated Nanometer Zero-valent Iron by Qiuyue YE, Zhengchun HU, Ziyi WANG, Wen XU, Shiyi ZHAO, Xuying DENG, Minghao GUO, Na GUO, Bing LIAO

“…Sulfidated zero-valent iron (S–nZVI) has been extensively utilized in wastewater treatment in recent years due to its superior electron transfer efficiency and selectivity. Integrating S–nZVI with advanced oxidation technology enhances the catalytic performance of the material, leading to efficient pollutant degradation. …”
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Optimization of Configuration Design for Underwater Dam Defect Detection Vehicles by Hong-Xia Cheng, Mei-Jie Cao, Peng-Fei Xu, Yan Kai, Zi-Peng Wang, Gang Wan, Qiao Hu

“…Additionally, various configurations were generated using a free deformation method. An optimization function was established with resistance and stability as the objectives, and the optimal result was derived based on the function’s calculation outcomes. …”
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The association between age and long-term quality of life after curative treatment for prostate cancer: a cross-sectional study by Reidun Sletten, Ola Berger Christiansen, Line Merethe Oldervoll, Lennart Åstrøm, Håvard Kjesbu Skjellegrind, Jūratė Šaltytė Benth, Øyvind Kirkevold, Sverre Bergh, Bjørn Henning Grønberg, Siri Rostoft, Asta Bye, Paul Jarle Mork, Marit Slaaen

“…We found no statistically significant independent association between age at treatment and global QoL, PF or side effects, except for sexual function (regression coefficient [RC] −0.77; p < 0.001) and hormonal/vitality (RC 0.30; p = 0.006) function. …”
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Design and evaluation of BOOGIE: a collector for the analysis of cloud composition and processes by M. Vaitilingom, M. Vaitilingom, C. Bernard, M. Ribeiro, C. Verhaege, C. Verhaege, C. Gourbeyre, C. Berthod, A. Bianco, L. Deguillaume, L. Deguillaume

“…<p>In situ cloud studies are fundamental to study the variability in cloud chemical and biological composition as a function of environmental conditions and assess their potential for transforming chemical compounds. …”
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Simultaneous single-sample determination of NMNAT isozyme activities in mouse tissues. by Giuseppe Orsomando, Lucia Cialabrini, Adolfo Amici, Francesca Mazzola, Silverio Ruggieri, Laura Conforti, Lucie Janeckova, Michael P Coleman, Giulio Magni

“…Final assay validation was achieved in a tissue extract by comparing the activity and expression levels of individual isozymes, considering their distinctive catalytic efficiencies. Furthermore, considering the key role played by NMNAT activity in preserving axon integrity and physiological function, this assay procedure was applied to both liver and brain extracts from wild-type and Wallerian degeneration slow (Wld(S)) mouse. …”
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Reliability and validity of a Japanese version of life-space assessment in institutionalized settings by Tomoyuki Shinohara, PhD, Shota Saito, MS, Ayumi Maruyama, Yuta Yabana, Yosuke Tomita, PhD, Klaus Hauer, PhD

“…Purpose: A reduction in life space (LS) is associated with a negative impact on medical and functional status during hospitalization, with potential consequences after discharge. …”
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Inverse problem of life cycle assessment (LCA): its application in designing for environment (DfE) by Rybaczewska-Błażejowska Magdalena, Masternak-Janus Aneta, Gierulski Wacław

“…The dependencies between input and output signals were defined by nonlinear functions of several variables. Next, linearization was used and coefficient aki was calculated. …”
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Gas Transfer Across Air‐Water Interfaces in Inland Waters: From Micro‐Eddies to Super‐Statistics by Gabriel Katul, Andrew Bragg, Ivan Mammarella, Heping Liu, Qi Li, Elie Bou‐Zeid

“…As the coefficient of variation CVe in ϵ increases, αo must be adjusted by a multiplier 1+CVe2−3/32 that was derived from a log‐normal model for the probability density function of ϵ. …”
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Spatially varying parameters improve carbon cycle modeling in the Amazon rainforest with ORCHIDEE r8849 by L. Zhu, L. Zhu, L. Zhu, L. Zhu, P. Ciais, Y. Yao, D. Goll, S. Luyssaert, I. Martínez Cano, A. Fendrich, A. Fendrich, L. Li, H. Yang, S. Saatchi, W. Li, W. Li

“…Current dynamic global vegetation models (DGVMs), which use one or two plant functional types for tropical rainforests, fail to capture observed biomass and mortality gradients in this region, raising concerns about their ability to predict forest responses to global change drivers. …”
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Preoperative Anteroposterior and Lateral Assessment of Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters Show High Positional Correlation and Measurement Reliability Preceding Both Hip Preservation... by Benjamin D. Kuhns, M.D., M.S., Tyler R. McCarroll, M.D., Roger Quesada-Jimenez, M.D., Ady H. Kahana-Rojkind, M.D., Drashti Sikligar, M.Eng., Meredith F. Cohen, B.A., Benjamin G. Domb, M.D.

“…Purpose: To determine the reliability of sagittal radiographic variables across multiple positions and radiographic views and to correlate measures obtained on anteroposterior (AP) radiographs to lateral pelvis imaging. …”
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