The Modular and Integrated Data Assimilation System at Environment and Climate Change Canada (MIDAS v3.9.1) by M. Buehner, J.-F. Caron, E. Lapalme, A. Caya, P. Du, Y. Rochon, S. Skachko, M. Bani Shahabadi, S. Heilliette, M. Deshaies-Jacques, W. Chang, M. Sitwell

“…The modular software design also allows the code that implements high-level components (e.g. observation operators, error covariance matrices, state vectors) to easily be used in many different ways depending on the application, such as for both variational and ensemble DA algorithms, for estimating the observation impact on short-term forecasts, and for performing various observation pre-processing procedures. …”
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Electrode contact estimation based on preoperative versus postoperative imaging as a basis for anatomy-based fitting by Schreier Andrea, Draut Sarah, Stihl Clemens, Molenda Carmen, Neuling Maike, Müller Philipp, Müller Franziska, Stöcklein Sophia, Simon Florian, Schrötzlmair Florian, Hempel John Martin, Müller Joachim, Polterauer Daniel

“…Thus, preopABF is an easy, clinically practicable way to implement ABF, which is promising to lead to better outcomes without extra costs and the radiation burden that comes with postopABF. …”
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A scoping review of the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and signatures in ready-to-eat street foods in Africa: implications for public health by Hope Onohuean, Hope Onohuean, Haron Olot, Haron Olot, Fanny Eseohe Onohuean, Sarad Pawar Naik Bukke, Oluwamayowa S. Akinsuyi, Ayomikun Kade

“…This underscores the necessity of implementing effective control strategies to address challenges and limit the spread of resistant bacteria in RTE foods. …”
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GPs’ experienced challenges and strategies for supporting patient self-management in disease management programs for type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease - a qualita... by Larisa Pilic, Kira Molkentin, Alina Herrmann, Marcus Redaèlli, Lisa Kupsch, Lion Lehmann, August-Wilhelm Bödecker, Beate Sigrid Müller, Stephanie Stock, Stefan Wilm

“…However, they face several challenges in facilitating sustainable patient SM, which requires support by additional and standardized measures beyond the current DMP care to be effective.…”
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Assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks in bus drivers: insights from a municipal company case study in Portugal by Tânia T. Silva, Tânia T. Silva, Tatiana R. Mendes, Inês Lapa, Inês Lapa, Paulo Carvalho, Matilde A. Rodrigues, Matilde A. Rodrigues

“…Programs should enhance wellbeing, and studies should assess interventions on health, stress, and occupational risks focused on enhancing worker wellbeing should be implemented, and future studies should assess the impact of interventions targeting health, stress, and occupational risks.…”
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Environmental contaminants, heavy metals, and essential elements in Norwegian children and adolescents: Data from the Norwegian environmental biobank by Mari Mohn Paulsen, Nina Iszatt, Amrit Kaur Sakhi, Mahin Karimi, Sharon Lynn Broadwell, Eleni Papadopoulou, Helle Margrete Meltzer, Berit Granum, Anne Lise Brantsæter, Cathrine Thomsen, Line Småstuen Haug

“…Additionally, we examined differences across groups defined by family socio-demographic factors. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of microcystin contamination in fish across the Lake Chaohu basin under the Yangtze River ten-year fishing ban: Ecological and human health implications by Shengpan Han, Wulai Xia, Jun He, Qianhui Wu, Wenli Xu, Jia Yu, Jun Chen, Ping Xie

“…Microcystins (MCs), produced by harmful cyanobacterial blooms, pose a threat to aquatic ecosystems and public health in the Yangtze River basin, including Lake Chaohu, which implemented a ten-year fishing ban in 2021 for ecological restoration. …”
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Impact of the âCreche com Sabor e Saúdeâ (C2S) project on the food provided by Portuguese daycare centers by Olívia Pita, Beatriz Teixeira, Lúcia Nova, Beatriz Cidade Coelho, Inês Dias, Mariana Conceição, Liliana Ferreira, Ana Jorge, Maria do Céu Monteiro, Maria Cristina Teixeira Santos, Sara Rodrigues, Ada Rocha, Ana Gonçalves, Cláudia Afonso

“…Introduction and Objectives: To assess the impact of implementing a community intervention project on the food offered at lunch in Portuguese daycare centers. …”
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The Diagnostic Potential of Non-Invasive Tools for Oral Cancer and Precancer: A Systematic Review by Tania Vanessa Pierfelice, Emira D’Amico, Chiara Cinquini, Giovanna Iezzi, Camillo D’Arcangelo, Simonetta D’Ercole, Morena Petrini

“…Methods: The literature was systematically searched through several databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Additional exploration was performed through cross-checks on the bibliographies of selected reviews. …”
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State of the Art and Future Directions of Healthcare 4.0: A Systematic Literature Review by Carlos Henrique dos Santos, Andre Luiz Romano, Walther Azzolini Junior, Francisco Ignacio Giocondo Cesar, Fabio Ferraco, Ivanhoe Rozo-Rojas

“…The findings categorize applications into several areas, including hospital general facilities and specific environments, highlighting the diverse contexts in which Healthcare 4.0 technologies are being implemented. Additionally, the study examines the geographical distribution of research, with a significant emphasis on developments in Asia and Europe. …”
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Nanoscaffold Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3:Nd2O3 ferroelectric memristors crossbar array for neuromorphic computing and secure encryption by Weifeng Zhang, Jikang Xu, Yongrui Wang, Yinxing Zhang, Yu Wang, Pengfei Li, Yongqing Jia, Zhen Zhao, Changliang Li, Biao Yang, Yue Hou, Zhenqiang Guo, Zeze Huang, Yincheng Qi, Xiaobing Yan

“…The switching mechanism combines ferroelectric polarization and oxygen vacancy migration, enabling the simulation of biological synaptic functions via bi-directional conductance tunability. Additionally, we implemented a low-power (0.57 pJ per event) multi-factor secure encryption system for smart locks using 16×16 BSTN memristor crossbar arrays and a pressure sensor. …”
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Attofarad-Class Ultra-High-Capacitance Resolution Capacitive Readout Circuits by Guoteng Ren, Saifei Yuan, Jingjing Peng, Ruitao Liu, Yuhao Feng, Haonan Liu, Wenshuai Lu, Fei Xing, Ting Sun, Shijie Yu

“…Subsequently, a differential subtraction circuit is implemented to reduce common-mode noise. Additionally, an improved filtering circuit is designed to suppress noise interference in the final stage. …”
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Non-Invasive Ventilation Failure in Pediatric ICU: A Machine Learning Driven Prediction by Maria Vittoria Chiaruttini, Giulia Lorenzoni, Marco Daverio, Luca Marchetto, Francesca Izzo, Giovanna Chidini, Enzo Picconi, Claudio Nettuno, Elisa Zanonato, Raffaella Sagredini, Emanuele Rossetti, Maria Cristina Mondardini, Corrado Cecchetti, Pasquale Vitale, Nicola Alaimo, Denise Colosimo, Francesco Sacco, Giulia Genoni, Daniela Perrotta, Camilla Micalizzi, Silvia Moggia, Giosuè Chisari, Immacolata Rulli, Andrea Wolfler, Angela Amigoni, Dario Gregori

“…The study aimed to develop a predictive model for NIV failure, selecting the best Machine Learning technique, including Generalized Linear Models, Random Forest, Extreme Gradient Boosting, and Neural Networks. Additionally, an ensemble approach was implemented. Model performances were measured using sensitivity, specificity, AUROC, and predictive values. …”
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Next-Gen Connectivity: Exploring UAV Swarm Applications in Cell-Free Massive MIMO for IIoT by Reem Alkanhel, Ghada Atteia, Mohamed Amine Ouamri, Mohammed Saleh Ali Muthanna, Daljeet Singh, Ahmed Aziz, Ammar Muthanna

“…It examines the benefits of employing UAV swarms, such as expanded coverage, better interference management, and increased flexibility. Additionally, it addresses challenges like UAV mobility, resource allocation, and power consumption. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Remanufacturing Through Machine Learning and Data-Driven Models—A Survey by Yong Han Kim, Wei Ye, Ritbik Kumar, Finn Bail, Julia Dvorak, Yanchao Tan, Marvin Carl May, Qing Chang, Ragu Athinarayanan, Gisela Lanza, John W. Sutherland, Xingyu Li, Chandra Nath

“…These advanced computational technologies help remanufacturers to implement flexible operation scheduling, enhance quality control, and streamline workflows for EoU products. …”
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Comparison of the diagnostic capabilities of tNGS and mNGS for pathogens causing lower respiratory tract infections: a prospective observational study by Yuchen Ding, Chuwei Jing, Jiachen Wei, Danni Wang, Wen Li, Mingyue Wang, Ji Zhou, Qian Qian, Wenkui Sun

“…Considering the cost-effectiveness of tNGS, it is recommended to implement tNGS clinically for patients with lower respiratory tract infections.…”
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Magnetic CuFe₂O₄ Nanoparticles Immobilized on Modified Rice Husk-Derived Zeolite for Chlorogenic Acid Adsorption by Tainara Ramos Neves, Letícia Ferreira Lacerda Schildt, Maria Luiza Lopes Sierra e Silva, Vannyla Viktória Viana Vasconcelos, Corrado Di Conzo, Francesco Mura, Marco Rossi, Gaspare Varvaro, Maryam Abdolrahimi, Simone Quaranta, Sandra Aparecida Duarte Ferreira, Elaine Cristina Paris

“…Furthermore, the reuse, revalorization, and conversion into value-added materials of agro-industrial waste may allow the opportunity to implement sustainability and work towards a circular economy.…”
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Research Progress and Prospect of Multi-robot Collaborative SLAM in Complex Agricultural Scenarios by MA Nan, CAO Shanshan, BAI Tao, KONG Fantao, SUN Wei

“…These combined challenges make it difficult to implement multi-robot SLAM effectively in agricultural environments. …”
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Association between erectile dysfunction and the predicted 10-year risk for atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease among U.S. men: a population-based study from the NHANES 2001-200... by Yangyang Mei, Yiming Chen, Yiming Chen, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Renfang Xu, Renfang Xu, Rui Xu, Xingliang Feng, Xingliang Feng

“…Consequently, timely and dynamic evaluation of the cardiovascular status provides an earlier opportunity to identify and implement effective prevention strategies to promote cardiovascular health for ED patients.…”
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Are Systemic Drug Choices for Psoriasis by Dermatologists Compatible with Psoriatic Arthritis? Data from the German National Psoriasis Registry PsoBest by Sorbe C, Kargin S, von Kiedrowski R, Thaci D, Weyergraf A, Blome C, Augustin M, Stephan B

“…Guidelines recommend differentiated drug decisions for both conditions.Objective and Methods: Descriptive analysis of drug choices for patients with PSO with or without additional PsA of the German Psoriasis registry PsoBest from 2007 to 2022.Results: The analysis comprises data of 17,310 patients with PSO: 18,6% with additional PsA (PSO+PsA), mean age 47.6 (± 14.8) years, 58.8% male, mean duration of PSO 16.4 years in patients without PsA (PSO-PsA; ± 14.3), 20.6 years in PSO+PsA (± 15.3, p < 0.001). …”
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