Statistical modeling of complex health outcomes and air pollution data: Application of air quality health indexing for asthma risk assessment by Swarna Weerasinghe

“…NAQHI assessment generalizes model estimates across all geographies and seasons and neglects area and season specific variations. The aim is to develop complex statistical models, specific to the complex data structures and to demonstrate effectiveness of the model estimates in public health massage delivery. …”
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Adaptive dynamic prediction model of mining subsidence aided by measured data by Yuanfei Chen, Jianfeng Zha, Lei Wang

“…Abstract Underground mining-induced surface subsidence adversely affects both the surface environment and the structures located above it. Accurately predicting the dynamic subsidence and deformation caused by underground mining is crucial when employing maintenance and remediation methods to mitigate these adverse effects, as it directly impacts the selection of maintenance strategies, timing, and volume assessments. …”
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The Secularisation of Conscience: A Natural Law Critique by Constance Youngwon Lee

“…In a substantive sense, the loss of conscience’s explanatory power is a direct result of removing moral structures that underpin traditional formulations of the concept. …”
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Assessment of prevalence and position of mandibular incisive canal: A cone beam computed tomography study by Reema Talat Ayesha, Balaji Pachipulusu, Poornima Govindaraju

“…Objectives: To avoid anatomical and functional damage to mandibular interforaminal region during surgeries, it is necessary to detect the existence of mandibular incisive canal (MIC) and its proximity to adjacent structures. This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MIC and its proximity to adjacent structures among Indian population. …”
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Hydrodynamic Performance of A-Jacks Concrete Armor Units in Riverbeds around Downstream in Flip Buckets by Kamran Khalifehei, Gholamreza Azizyan, Mahmood Shafai-Bajestan

“…Erosion of river bed materials downstream of dams could affect the performance of dams or power plants by altering the tailwater depth, rendering proper designs of controlling structures or erosion reduction methods highly indispensable in this regard. …”
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Exploring therapeutic applications of PTEN, TMPRSS2:ERG fusion, and tumour molecular subtypes in prostate cancer management by Fidelis Charles Bugoye, Fidelis Charles Bugoye, Rispah Torrorey-Sawe, Richard Biegon, Nazima Dharsee, Fidelice Mafumiko, Herry Kibona, Said Aboud, Kirtika Patel, Simeon Mining

“…Prostate cancer can be categorised into various risk groups of tumour molecular subtypes grounded in the idea of genomic structural variations connected to TMPRSS2:ERG fusion and loss of PTEN. …”
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Dealing with rectum motion during radiotherapy: How can we anticipate it? by Julien Pierrard, Sofie Heylen, Ad Vandermeulen, Geneviève Van Ooteghem

“…Materials and methods: Analyses used cone-beam computed tomographies (CBCTs) from RT patients treated for rectal and prostate cancer. Three structures were evaluated: (1) the entire rectum in patients without a rectal tumour (RectumProstate); (2) the non-invaded portion (RectumRectum) and (3) the tumour-invaded portion (RectumTumour) in rectal cancer patients.Intrafraction motion was assessed using the Hausdorff distance 95% and the Mean distance-to-agreement between structures delineated on the first CBCT and the 2 subsequent CBCTs within a same RT session. …”
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White Matter-Gray Matter Correlation Analysis Based on White Matter Functional Gradient by Zhengjie Li, Jiajun Liu, Jianhui Zheng, Luying Li, Ying Fu, Zhipeng Yang

“…Results: Interestingly, both males and females exhibit a similar degree of asymmetry in their brain regions, albeit with distinct regional variations. Additionally, we have thoroughly examined and analyzed the distribution of functional gradient values in the spatial structure of the corpus callosum (CC) independently, revealing that a simple one-to-one correspondence between structure and function is absent. …”
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Research on High-Speed Railway Subgrade Design Method Based on Energy Dissipation and Dynamic Stability Characteristics by Zongqi Bi, Yangsheng Ye, Degou Cai, Hongye Yan, Mingzhe Ouyang, Ke Su

“…The subgrade structure of high-speed railways is an important foundation for the safe and smooth operation of high-speed trains, and the scientific design of the subgrade structure provides a fundamental guarantee of its durability and technical economy. …”
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Exploring the Influence of Chalcogens on Metalloporphyrins: A DFT Study by Beenish Bashir, Andre Z. Clayborne

“…Recent studies have found that electronic structure calculations are important factors in controlling the performance of MPs as building blocks for single-molecule devices. …”
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Terahertz Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave Inspection of an Ancient Enamel Plate by Frédéric Fauquet, Francesca Galluzzi, Rémy Chapoulie, Aurélie Mounier, Ayed Ben Amara, Patrick Mounaix

“…A 300 GHz FMCW radar system was employed to capture high-resolution images of the plate’s internal and surface structures. Through optimized data acquisition and processing, the system successfully revealed subsurface features such as fractures, as well as surface-level textural variations linked to the decorative glazes. …”
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Predicting terrestrial heat flow in Egypt using random forest regression: a machine learning approach by Ahmed Mohamed Bekhit, Mohamed Sobh, Mohamed Abdel Zaher, Tharwat Abdel Fattah, Ahmed I. Diab

“…This study's findings underscore Egypt's complex geothermal nature, highlighting significant and intriguing variations in terrestrial heat flow influenced by tectonic activity and geological structures. …”
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Fully Developed Open Channel Flow Over Clusters of Freshwater Mussels Partially Buried in a Gravel Bed by T. Lazzarin, G. Constantinescu, H. Wu, D. P. Viero

“…The density of the mussels forming the array varies from 26 to 500 mussels/m2. The flow structure is analyzed at large distances from the leading edge of the mussel bed, where the flow can be considered fully developed. …”
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Revealing forest phenomenological heterogeneity in Yunnan using ICESat-2-derived canopy density and MODIS time series by Sunjie Ma, Jisheng Xia, Maolin Zhang, Guoyou Zhang, Yingying Pan, Pinliang Dong, Zhifang Zhao, Heng Liu

“…Canopy structure (canopy density, canopy height, etc.) regulates phenological processes both directly and indirectly by influencing microenvironmental conditions such as light availability, temperature, and moisture. …”
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Precision in practice: exploring the impact of ai and machine learning on ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia by Noor Ul Huda Bhatti, Syed Ghazi Ali Kirmani, Maryam Butt

“…One of the critical steps during UGRA is identifying relevant anatomical structures like nerves or vertebras. However, this aspect can be hindered by external influences such as variations in nerve structure and position, interference from noise, and positional instability. …”
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Mix Design-Driven Control of Carbonation and Hydration in CO₂-Mixed Cement Pastes: Effects of Water, Slag, and Surfactant by Jingliang Xia, Chunjin Li, Haoyuan Ma, Qiang Ren

“…Mineralogical characteristics were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), while pore structures were assessed via nitrogen adsorption. CO₂ uptake was quantified immediately after mixing. …”
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Method to apply temporal graph analysis on electronic patient record data to explore healthcare professional–patient interaction intensity: a cohort study by Neil J Sebire, Stephen D Marks, John Booth, Spiros Denaxas, Rebecca Pope, William A Bryant, Maria H Eriksson

“…The number of nodes or HCP per network varied from 2 to 45, and network metrics provided detail regarding variation in the density and transitivity, changes in structure with different diameters and radii, and variations in centralisation. …”
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Effects of Farming System on the Rheological Behavior of Rennet-Induced Coagulation in Milk from Skopelos Breed Goats by Kali Kotsiou, Marios Andreadis, Georgios Manessis, Athina Lazaridou, Costas G. Biliaderis, Zoitsa Basdagianni, Ioannis Bossis, Thomas Moschakis

“…The differences can be attributed to variations in milk composition and the structural characteristics of protein components, e.g., casein fractions, between the two systems. …”
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Identification and expression analysis of bHLH transcription factors family in Rhododendron delavayi by WANG Hongfei1, OU Jing1*, WANG Xiaojing2, KE Ke3, FAN Yu1, ZHOU Yumei1, FAN Xinyue1

“…Through bioinformatics methods, we analyzed various aspects, including gene structure, conserved motifs, phylogenetic relationships, protein physicochemical properties, cis-acting elements, protein interaction networks, and expression patterns. …”
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Compositional Effects on the Tensile Behavior of Atomic Bonds in Multicomponent Cu_93−xZr_xAl₇ (at.%) Metallic Glasses by Tittaya Thaiyanurak, Olivia Gordon, Muyang Ye, Zhengming Wang, Donghua Xu

“…This apparent paradox can be reconciled by considering the fractions of these bonds associated with icosahedral clusters, which are known to be more resistant to deformation than the rest of the glassy structure. We also discuss how the compositional effects on the bond behavior relate to variations in the overall stress–strain behavior of the different alloys.…”
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