Optimal operating conditions of PES/BiFeO3 mixed matrix membrane for treating dye-contaminated wastewater by Shahad K. Jawad, Khalid T. Rashid, Manal Afham Toma, Adnan A. Abdul Razak, Mohammed Ahmed Shehab, Maryam Y. Ghadhban, Munaf Al-lami, Alhafadhi Mahmood, Haidar Hasan Mohammed, Amaal Ajeel Hmood, Mohammed Faleh Abd Al-Ogaili, Saad Alsarayefi

“…BiFeO3 NPs content (0–0.4 wt.%), MB dye concentration (5–12.5 ppm), and transmembrane pressure (1 to 4) bar were among the variables examined. The operational parameters were further optimized for the intended removal conditions using the developed models. …”
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Mechanical properties of RC combination columns configured with ECC jacket by Jieyong You, Cunsheng Li, Yushuai Zhu, Yanheng Zhao, Liang Xu, Xiaodong Han, Yuanzhen Ge, Zengcong Niu, Dongbo Wan, Long Liu

“…Then, the mechanism of the key design parameters of ESRCC (ECC jacket thickness, rebar ratio, hoop ratio and size of shaped steel) on the mechanical properties is systematically investigated on the basis of the finite element model, focusing on revealing the role of these variables on the failure modes, load-deflection curves and ductility. …”
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Predicting outcomes following open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair using machine learning by Ben Li, Badr Aljabri, Derek Beaton, Leen Al-Omran, Mohamad A. Hussain, Douglas S. Lee, Duminda N. Wijeysundera, Ori D. Rotstein, Charles de Mestral, Muhammad Mamdani, Mohammed Al-Omran

“…Input features included 35 pre-operative demographic/clinical variables. The primary outcome was 30-day major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE; composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death). …”
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Applicability of Machine Learning and Mathematical Equations to the Prediction of Total Organic Carbon in Cambrian Shale, Sichuan Basin, China by Majia Zheng, Meng Zhao, Ya Wu, Kangjun Chen, Jiwei Zheng, Xianglu Tang, Dadong Liu

“…Accurate Total Organic Carbon (TOC) prediction in the deeply buried Lower Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation shale is constrained by extreme heterogeneity (TOC variability: 0.5–12 wt.%, mineral composition Coefficient of Variation > 40%) and ambiguous geophysical responses. …”
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Perceived Social Loafing Questionnaire - Turkish Form: A Validity and Reliability Study in a Sample of Youth and Adult Athletes by Umut Sezer, Serdar Kocaekşi, Arıkan Ektirici, Cihan Aygün, Tuğba Özcan

“…The CFA results indicated that the model fits the data well in both participants. Construct validity was also evidenced through correlations with other theoretically-related variables (collective efficacy and perceived social loafing; team cohesion and perceived social loafing) with relationships being negative and significant. …”
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Nutritional optimization for bioprocess production of staphyloxanthin from Staphylococcus aureus with response surface methodology: promising anticancer scaffold targeting EGFR inh... by Ahmed M. Nosair, Ahmed A. Abdelaziz, Amal M. Abo-Kamer, Lamiaa A. Al-Madboly, Mahmoud H. Farghali

“…A Box-Wilson central composite design was employed to evaluate the intricate interactions among six variables affecting the pigment yield. …”
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Optimasi proses degumming minyak sawit mentah (DRPO) dengan response surface methodology (RSM) berbasis central composte design (CCD) by Jefri Pandu Hidayat, Rizka Lestari, Siti Munfarida, Andini Angelina Putri, Adrian Prananda Putra, Fidela Chosta, Ahmad Maulidi

“…The results are optimal variables on heating temperature 80 °C and 2 ml of phosphoric acid concentration. …”
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The influence of women's groups mobilisation on health emergency response: Evidence from the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. by Florence Wullo Anfaara, Erica S Lawson, Kilian Nasung Atuoye, Isaac Luginaah

“…We built a composite model from community response strategies that participants reported witnessing. …”
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Source Apportionment of Fine Particulate Matter in Wuhan: Application of Rolling Positive Matrix Factorization Under Different Seasons and Episodic Events by Ziye Guo, Qiongqiong Wang, Nan Chen, Bo Zhu, Huang Zheng, Shaofei Kong, Mingjie Xie, Huan Yu

“…Abstract Introduction Source apportionment of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from positive matrix factorization (PMF) model with long-term measurements of chemical composition data can be biased due to changes of source profiles across the sampling period. …”
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Development and characterization of a novel immortalized human vaginal fibroblast cell line for advanced applications in reproductive health by Leong Chi Cheng, Shuoming You, Tingting Ren, Junjun Qiu, Keqin Hua

“…Abstract Background Reproductive health issues related to the vagina, face significant challenges due to the lack of standardized research models. Vaginal fibroblasts, which constitute approximately 55% of the vaginal wall’s cellular composition, are crucial for tissue repair, remodelling, and reproductive health. …”
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Spatiotemporal Analysis and Physicochemical Profiling of PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 in Slovenia by Maja Ivanovski, Ivan Anžel, Darko Goričanec, Danijela Urbancl

“…Meteorological data and statistical models were used to assess environmental influences on PM variability. …”
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Topical Steroids and Antibiotics for Adult Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Lu Zhao, Ya-jie Sun, Zhi-qiang Pan

“…Prepost mean differences (MDs) were compared for continuous outcome variables, and incidences were analyzed for dichotomous data. …”
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Dispersive micro-solid phase extraction coupled with spectrophotometric using (MgFe CLDH)/GO magnetically separable sorbent for pre-concentration of anionic food dyes in water samp... by Zarin Mohammadi, Mohammad Mehdi Sabzehmeidani, Mehrorang Ghaedi, Kheibar Dashtian, Hamid Abbasi-Asl

“…Then, the extracted SY and TZ dyes were analyzed by UV–vis spectrophotometer. Main variables related to the extraction process including pH, nano composite mass, sonication and vortex time and eluent volume were optimized by central composite design (CCD). …”
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Population dynamics and monitoring applied to decision-making by M. J. Conroy, D. C. Lee

“…First, management options are modeled via decision variables that link to system attributes that are directly responsive to management actions, such as harvest and habitat management. …”
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How to Better Use Canopy Height in Soybean Biomass Estimation by Yanqin Zhu, Fan Fan, Zhen Zhang, Xun Yu, Tiantian Jiang, Liming Li, Yadong Liu, Yali Bai, Ziqian Tang, Shuaibing Liu, Dameng Yin, Xiuliang Jin

“…The findings highlight the role of CH accuracy in AGB estimation and validate the value of growth-stage information in robust modeling. Future research should prioritize the refining of CH prediction and the optimization of composite variable construction to promote the application of this approach in agricultural monitoring.…”
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Hybrid Approach of Finite Element Method, Kigring Metamodel, and Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Computational Optimization of a Flexure Elbow Joint for Upper-Limb Assistive D... by Duc Nam Nguyen, Thanh-Phong Dao, Ngoc Le Chau, Van Anh Dang

“…The optimization problem considers three design variables and two objective functions. An efficient hybrid optimization approach of central composite design (CDD), finite element method (FEM), Kigring metamodel, and multiobjective genetic algorithm (MOGA) is developed. …”
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Service quality management, coach knowledge through achievement motivation, and pencak silat student satisfaction in Kazakhstan by Agung Nugroho, Djoko Pekik Irianto, Lismadiana Lismadiana, Awan Hariono, Hary Widodo

“…The coefficient of determination for satisfaction was 0.448, indicating that other variables explained 44.8% of the variance in satisfaction. …”
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Research on Ship Heave Motion Compensation Control Under Complex Sea State Environment Based on Improved Reinforcement Learning by ZHANG Qin, ZHOU Jingyi, WANG Xingyue, HU Xiong

“…The study employs principles of mechanics to furnish a comprehensive model of the wave compensation system, encompassing servo drives, servo motors, encoders, and hydraulic cylinders. …”
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Cardiac magnetic resonance left atrioventricular coupling index as a prognostic tool in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by Jinyang Wen, Junhao Tu, Xinwei Tao, Yuanyuan Tang, Zhaoxia Yang, Ziyi Pan, Yi Luo, Chunlin Xiang, Dazhong Tang, Lu Huang, Liming Xia

“…Multivariable Cox regression models were built including significant clinical variables, LA ejection fraction (LAEF), LA volume index (LAVI), late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) extent and LACI. …”
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Selection of Superior Rapeseed Genotypes based on Fatty Acids and Grain and Oil Yield Components with the Ideal Genotype Selection Index (SIIG) Method by Hassan Amiri Oghan, Kamal Payghamzadeh, Farnaz Shariati, Amir Gholizadeh

“…The obtained Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy values and the significance of Bartlett's sphericity test indicated the adequacy of the correlation values of the primary variables for factor analysis and the adequacy of the factor analysis model. …”
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