Evaluating the Potential Use of Wearable Fitness Devices as a Measure of Outcomes in Orthopaedics by Jordan Henderson BS, Santiago Logan-Baca BS, Sara Kisiel BS, Fadi Muheidat PhD, David Jaffe MD

“…Surveys utilized were the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure Computerized Adaptive Testing (FAAM CAT), PROMIS physical function, mobility and pain interference scores, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). …”
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SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO A COMPLEX ASSESSMENT OF DETERMINANTS OF THE INSURANCE MARKET DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINE by L. V. Popova, N. O. Kovalchuk, D. D. Polagnyn

“…The developed model contains a clear list and sequence of stages of the insurance market analysis and a specific methodology for assessing the impact of key factors, characteristic for changing conditions of management, on the efficiency of its functioning. Practical application allows to take into consideration the influence of individual determinants of the insurance market development on its condition, to increase the efficiency of managerial decisions in this area. …”
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Assessment of RBFs Based Meshfree Method for the Vibration Response of FGM Rectangular Plate Using HSDT Model by Manish Srivastava, Jeeoot Singh

“…Radial basis functions (RBFs) with modified radial distance are proposed for vibration analysis of functionally graded materials (FGM) rectangular plates. …”
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Robust IoT Activity Recognition via Stochastic and Deep Learning by Xuewei Wang, Shihao Wang, Xiaoxi Zhang, Chunsheng Li

“…However, current approaches face significant challenges: sensor data are often noisy and variable, leading to difficulties in reliable feature extraction and accurate activity identification; furthermore, ensuring data integrity and user privacy remains an ongoing concern in real-world deployments. …”
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Factors Determining Trade Credit Dynamics During Crisis: Panel Data Analysis for Macedonian Firms by F. Deari, V. V. Lakshina

“…The study includes a review of the literature on commercial credit factors; elaborately analyzed descriptive statistics of the collected data and dependent variable variance; tests for unobservable effects and their functional form; evaluation of panel regression and interpretation of the results. …”
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Numerical solutions for fractional optimal control problems using Mü‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ntz-Legendre polynomials by Mohammad Sahabi, Allahbakhsh Yazdani Cherati

“…To achieve this, stable and efficient methods for calculating the fractional integral and derivative operators of Müntz-Legendre functions based on three-term recurrence formulas and Jacobi-Gauss quadrature rules are presented. …”
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Enhancing Triage Systems in Emergency Units: An Extensive Review by Dipankar Maiti, Tincy Mariam Easow, Jyothi R

“…However these systems face challenges such as overcrowding resource constraints and variability in patient presentations which can impact their effectiveness and efficiency. …”
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Hybrid Multi-Granularity Approach for Few-Shot Image Retrieval with Weak Features by Aiguo Lu, Zican Li, Yanwei Liu, Pandi Liu, Ke Wang

“…The Omni-Dimensional Dynamic Convolution module and Bi-Level Routing Attention mechanism are introduced to enhance the model’s adaptability to complex scenes and variable features, thereby improving its capability to capture details of small targets. …”
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Random Fuzzy Power Flow Analysis for Power System considering the Uncertainties of Renewable Energy and Load Demands by J. H. Zheng, Wenting Xiao, Zhigang Li, Q. H. Wu

“…Afterwards, the random fuzzy mean value is developed as an index of accuracy, and the fuzzy number of the output variables is extracted under the 95% confidence level. …”
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Numerical Evaluation of Sound Attenuation Provided by Periodic Structures by Mario MARTINS, Luis GODINHO, Luis PICADO-SANTOS

“…The use of periodic structures as noise abatement devices has already been the object of considerable research seeking to understand its efficiency and see to what extent they can provide a functional solu- tion in mitigating noise from different sources. …”
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On optimization of substrate removal in a bioreactor with wall attached and suspended bacteria by Alma Mašić, Hermann J. Eberl

“…In the two-objective optimal control problem, the flow rate between the vessels is selected as the control variable.The treatment reactor is modelled by a system of three ordinary differential equations in which a two-point boundary value problem is embedded. …”
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Research on digital matching methods integrating user intent and patent technology characteristics by Jianwei Yang, Yi Wang, Bonan Zang, Min Peng, George Torrens

“…Abstract The hierarchical analysis of user needs, function mapping, and the intelligent extraction and matching of related product patent technical features are crucial for seeking innovative design solutions and improving design efficiency. …”
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Penerapan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) pada Evaluasi Keberlanjutan Penggunaan e-filing untuk Pelaporan Pajak Perorangan by Imelda Saluza, Dewi Sartika

“…Beberapa indikator tersebut antara lain adalah Understandability (kejelasan informasi yang diberikan oleh e-filing), Contact (kontak yang dapat dihubungi), Functionality (peningkatan kualitas dan mutu pajak), Ease of Use (e-filing sulit dipelajari), Usefulness (penghematan waktu pelaporan), Service Quality, Efficiency (pengaksesan e-filing dengan gadget lain), Fulfillment (kesulitan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pelapor). …”
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Hemodynamic homeostasis disequilibrium in critical illness by Jie Wang, Xiaoting Wang, Dawei Liu, Hui Lian, Guangjian Wang, Zewen Tong, Qingyu Deng, Qirui Guo, Qian Zhang, Yangong Chao, Wanhong Yin

“…Although intervention targeting systemic hemodynamic variables (e.g., pressure, flow) may temporarily improve regional perfusion, restoring full homeostasis remains challenging. …”
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Factors Influencing Telemedicine Adoption Among Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Interview Study by Fiona Schürmann, Daniel Westmattelmann, Gerhard Schewe

“…Perceived benefits encompassed convenience through reduced travel time (5/14, 36%), improved care quality due to higher accessibility (8/14, 57%), and operational efficiency (7/14, 50%). Trust referents played a pivotal role; trust in technology was linked to functionality (6/14, 43%) and reliability (5/14, 36%), while trust in treatment depended on effective collaboration (9/14, 64%). …”
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Mechatronic system for running-in and testing of mechanical transmissions in mining shovels by Sergey I. Malafeev, Alevtina A. Malafeeva, Vladimir I. Konyashin, Andrey A. Novgorodov

“…The mechanical transmissions of the hoist and drag winches, as well as the crowd mechanisms of mining shovels, operate under highly variable and shock cyclic loads. These severe operating conditions impose stringent quality requirements on both the manufacturing and assembly of such transmissions. …”
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Framework for extracting multi-objective operation rules for cascade reservoirs based on causal features and physical mechanisms by Donglin Gu, Baowei Yan, Jianbo Chang, Yixuan Zou, Dongxu Yang, Mingbo Sun, Xiaoyu Diao

“…To reduce high dimensionality, Convergent Cross Mapping (CCM) quantifies causal relationships between features and decision variables. Moreover, embedding physical constraints into the model’s loss function further enhances interpretability. …”
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New Approach of Blind Adaptive Equalizer Based on Genetic Algorithms by Caroline A. D. Silva, Marcelo A. C. Fernandes

“…Unlike traditional methods that rely on linear programming and suffer from local minima issues, this technique utilizes a stochastic linear programming cost function with GAs for robust optimization. The proposed method termed Blind Linear Equalizer based on genetic algorithm (BLE-GA) enhances performance by leveraging a GA’s ability to handle stochastic variables, offering rapid convergence and resilience against signal noise and inter-symbol interference. …”
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Estimation of Fuzzy Measures Using Covariance Matrices in Gaussian Mixtures by Nishchal K. Verma

“…The main contribution of this paper is the estimation of fuzzy measures efficiently and directly from covariance matrices found in GMM, avoiding the computational burden greatly while learning them iteratively and solving polynomial equations of order of the number of input-output variables.…”
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Modeling the contribution of micronekton diel vertical migrations to carbon export in the mesopelagic zone by H. Thibault, F. Ménard, J. Abitbol-Spangaro, J.-C. Poggiale, S. Martini

“…Several metabolic parameters accounted for most of the variability in micronekton biomass, organic carbon production, and transport efficiency, mostly linked to respiration rates and capture efficiency. …”
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