Clinical outcomes of closed reduction vs. small-incision-assisted open reduction with intramedullary nailing in complex comminuted femoral shaft fractures (AO/OTA 32-C): a retrospe... by Qingwei Li, Qingwei Li, Jianqiang Wang, Chunyan Sun, Lintao Lu, Zongyou Mu, Xubin Zhang

“…Outcomes assessed included operative time, fluoroscopy usage, blood loss, infection rates, hospital stay duration, and functional outcomes at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively.ResultsThe Small-incision-assisted open reduction group had shorter operative times (45.09 ± 5.67 vs. 78.34 ± 5.71 min, P < 0.05) and lower fluoroscopy usage (6.03 ± 1.51 vs. 22.33 ± 5.99, P < 0.05). …”
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On noise in swap ASAP repeater chains: exact analytics, distributions and tight approximations by Kenneth Goodenough, Tim Coopmans, Don Towsley

“…Losses are one of the main bottlenecks for the distribution of entanglement in quantum networks, which can be overcome by the implementation of quantum repeaters. …”
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Local heterogeneous dipolar structures drive gigantic capacitive energy storage in antiferroelectric ceramics by Jiawen Hu, Peng Wang, Liqiang He, Guanglong Ge, Jinjun Liu, Tengfei Hu, Fangfang Xu, Tao Zeng, Zhengqian Fu, Jiwei Zhai, Weiping Li, Zhongbin Pan

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Powerful high-orbit gyro-TWT by S. V. Kolosov, O. O. Shatilova

“…This paper presents the results of a search for the optimal design of a high-orbit gyro-TWT, which would make it possible to reduce the magnetostatic field when operating at high frequencies close to the millimeter wavelength range, increase the gain and gain bandwidth, and increase the efficiency of the gyro-TWT. …”
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Does the surgeon’s learning curve impact pentafecta outcomes in radical prostatectomy? a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jose Arnaldo Shiomi Da Cruz, Breno Cordeiro Porto, Bruno Damico Terada, Felipe Giraldo Alvarez Gonçalves, Soraya Hussein Orra, Juan Victor Nabhan Martinez, Carlo Camargo Passerotti, Rodrigo A. S. Sardenberg, Kenneth Nunes Tavares De Almeida, Everson Luiz De Almeida Artifon, Jose Pinhata Otoch

“…Our analysis suggests that reaching a threshold of 100 cases may be necessary to consistently attain optimal functional and perioperative results.…”
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Breaking Down Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Using Fungal Mycelium (Part A): A Path Towards Sustainable Waste Management and Its Possible Economic Impacts by Worawoot Aiduang, Kritsana Jatuwong, Kingkarn Ratanapong, Thanaporn Promjaidee, Orlavanh Xayyavong, Sinang Hongsanan, Saisamorn Lumyong

“…These findings highlight fungal mycelium’s potential for plastic waste management, advocating for further research on optimizing growth conditions, enhancing enzyme expression, and scaling industrial applications. …”
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The PANEN nomogram: clinical decision support for patients with metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm referred for peptide receptor radionuclide therapy by Aviral Singh, Aviral Singh, Aviral Singh, Sebastian Sanduleanu, Harshad R. Kulkarni, Thomas Langbein, Philippe Lambin, Richard P. Baum

“…Time from diagnosis to 1st PRRT, alkaline phosphatase, KPS, hepatomegaly, weight loss, [18F]FDG-PET scan positivity, Ki-67% derived histologic grade, lung metastases, age, presence of bone metastases, platelet count, erythrocyte count, creatinine clearance, hemoglobin, presence of functioning tumor, creatinine, and gender, were in order of importance, all independent predictors for overall survival. …”
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Resilience-Uncertainty Nexus in Building Energy Management Integrated With Solar System and Battery Storage by Hasan Mehrjerdi

“…The optimal tradeoff between operating cost, resilience, and uncertainty is presented. …”
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CAP-m7G: A capsule network-based framework for specific RNA N7-methylguanosine site identification using image encoding and reconstruction layers by Peilin Xie, Jiahui Guan, Xuxin He, Zhihao Zhao, Yilin Guo, Zhenglong Sun, Lantian Yao, Tzong-Yi Lee, Ying-Chih Chiang

“…They are closely associated with ribosome function and the regulation of gene expression. Dysregulation of m7G has been implicated in various diseases, including cancers and neurodegenerative disorders, where the loss of m7G can lead to genomic instability and uncontrolled cell proliferation. …”
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Research and policy recommendations on energy consumption management mechanism of pumped storage power station by ZHOU Xujian, MA Pan, CHEN Lijun*, WU Jiezhen, HAN Gang, HE Heng, FENG He

“…Finally, considering the functional positioning and beneficiaries of pumped storage power stations, this paper proposes policy recommendations to optimize the evaluation mechanism for energy consumption in pumped storage power stations, adhering to the principle of "who benefits, who bears the burden" . …”
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Ensemble learning driven Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks-based Lung Cancer classification. by Abdul Rahaman Wahab Sait, Eid AlBalawi, Ramprasad Nagaraj

“…Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography (PET / CT) images are utilized to comprehend the metabolic and anatomical data, leading to optimal LC diagnosis. In order to extract multiple LC features, we enhance MobileNet V3 and LeViT models. …”
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A Parameter-tunable Triangular Norm with Monotonic Genes by WU Lunhua, ZHAO Hui, WANG Yue

“… In order to study the optimization of Zadeh operator, a definition of parameter-tunable triangular norm with monotonic genes is given.First, we defined a kind of triangular norm Fλin the general sense generated by monotone functions using elementary operations, and then a definition of triangular conorm Gλin the general sense is given by using duality.This type of definition unifies the optimal Zadeh operator proposed by some authors.Next, this definition is applied to generate a new pair of triangular norms. …”
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Chimeric tricomposite flap from the second dorsal metacarpal artery by Célina Cottier, Sébastien Durand

“…This technique provides a versatile, single-stage solution for complex dorsal finger reconstruction, minimizing morbidity and optimizing functional outcomes.…”
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Alginate-hydroxyapatite scaffolds: A comprehensive characterization study by Saanvi Gupta, Suganya Panneer Selvam, Ramya Ramadoss, Sandhya Sundar

“…With excellent degradation, hemocompatibility, and ability to support cellular functions, these scaffolds hold significant potential for clinical applications, with further optimization paving the way for broader medical adoption.…”
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Theoretical bases of the methods of modernization the cylinders of heating steam turbines by V.A. Kalytka, M.V. Korovkin, A.I. Aliferov, A.V. Bashirov, T.A. Khanov, D.R. Talaspekov

“…As a basic method of numerical optimization of the parameters of the turbine stage, the minimization method of the comparison function (MCF-method) is used, based on the search for minimum points for a multidimensional functional reflecting the relationship between the theoretical and experimental values of technical characteristics processes of the working substance (steam) moving through the elements of the stage. …”
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Region sampling NeRF-SLAM based on Kolmogorov-Arnold network. by Zhanrong Li, Jiajie Han, Chao Jiang, Haosheng Su

“…Compared with traditional SLAM, the advantage of the NeRF-based approach is that the error returns to the pixel itself, the optimization process is WYSIWYG, and it can also be differentiated for map representation. …”
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Analysis of the original data for the formation of information security policy at the enterprise by І.Y. Makovskyi

“…The basis for further research on the formation of information security policy at the enterprise, with the identification of critical data, the loss of which can significantly affect the economic performance of the enterprise; forming of functional security profiles, taking into account the need for maximum protection at minimal cost.…”
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The Impact of Screw Density on the Outcomes of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by ZhaoJun Lu, Chong Liu, JiaKun Li, XiaoPeng Qin, Jiarui Chen, Jiang Xue, Hao Li, Tianyou Chen, Tao Chen, XinLi Zhan

“…Both groups had equivalent Cobb angle correction (median: 67.31%, IQR: 60.50% –76.84% vs. 67.97%, IQR: 62.54%–73.52%; p = 0.90).Conclusion Optimizing screw density may minimize intraoperative blood loss and postoperative pain without affecting correction efficacy in AIS; however, longitudinal studies are needed to assess long-term functional and quality-of-life outcomes.…”
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The concept of an automated educational system for the training of refueling complexes personnel by P. I. Klimov, V. M. Samoylenko

“…In addition, the development of refueling complexes is on the way to optimize the operations. So, for example, the responsibilities of the aircraft refueling operator are also assigned to the driver of the refueling tanker. …”
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Donor – recipient selection using epitope mismatches in kidney transplantation by A. V. Vatazin, A. B. Vatazin, V. A. Stepanov

“…The end point was a transplant loss. If a recipient with a functioning graft died, the observation was censored. …”
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