Optimization Analysis of Vibration Reduction for Large-Span Steel Pedestrian Bridges Based on Tuned Mass Damper Inerter System by Rong-Fang Song, Jin-Long Wang, Zi-Sheng Yang, Shi-Ju Ma

“…The research results can provide theoretical support for the vibration reduction control of large-span steel truss footbridge.…”
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Sexual risk reduction for HIV-infected persons: a meta-analytic review of "positive prevention" randomized clinical trials. by Lu Yin, Na Wang, Sten H Vermund, Bryan E Shepherd, Yuhua Ruan, Yiming Shao, Han-Zhu Qian

“…The difference of standardized mean difference (SMD) of UVAI between study arms, defined as effect size (ES), was calculated for each study and then pooled across studies using standard meta-analysis with a random effects model.<h4>Results</h4>Lower likelihood of UVAI was observed in the intervention arms compared with the control arms either with any sexual partners (mean ES: -0.22; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.32, -0.11) or with HIV-negative or unknown-status sexual partners (mean ES and 95% CI: -0.13 [-0.22, -0.04]). …”
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Management of Voltage Profile and Power Loss Minimization in a Grid-Connected Microgrid System Using Fuzzy-Based STATCOM Controller by Mezigebu Getinet Yenealem, Livingstone M. H. Ngoo, Dereje Shiferaw, Peterson Hinga

“…MATLAB/PSAT is used to model microgrid and STATCOM controller connected to the grid. …”
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Analysis of Unmanned Surface Vehicles Heading KF-Based PI-(1+PI) Controller Using Improved Spider Wasp Optimizer by Xiaoyu Li, Xiangye Zeng, Jingyi Wang, Qi Li, Baoshuo Fan, Qi Zeng

“…To overcome these issues, the ISWO integrates dynamic adaptive grouping, perturbation dimension-symmetric distance optimization, and nonlinear time-varying weights, enhancing convergence speed and optimization accuracy. A transfer function model of the USV heading system is established using voyage data, with ISWO optimizing its parameters, achieving a 5.67% reduction in mean squared error (MSE) compared to the original Spider Wasp Optimizer and outperforming classical algorithms like Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm (AOA), Crayfish Optimization Algorithm (COA), and Marine Predators Algorithm (MPA). …”
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Beyond Adaptive Control: A Control Method for Nonlinear Systems With Uncertainties, Applied to COVID-19 by Andrew C. Mathis, Juan A. Carretero, Jonathon W. Sensinger

“…Dual control, an improvement on adaptive control, can estimate the reductions in uncertainty that will result from control actions and probes the system to identify the uncertain parameters to a sufficient level to optimize the desired goal. …”
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‘Screen and Treat for Anaemia Reduction (STAR)’ strategy: study protocol of a cluster randomised trial in rural Telangana, India by Harshpal Singh Sachdev, Bharati Kulkarni, Little Flower Augustine, Raghu Pullakhandam, Anju Sinha Pradhan, Teena Dasi, Ravindranadh Palika, Santosh Kumar Banjara

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Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block versus Bier block for emergency reduction of upper limb injuries: statistical analysis plan by Philip Jones, Henry Tsao, Peter J. Snelling

“…Methods SUPERB (SUPraclavicular block for Emergency Reduction versus Bier block) is a prospective open-label non-inferiority randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of UGSCB versus BB for closed reduction of upper limb fractures and/or dislocations. …”
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Effect of the LifeSpan suicide prevention model on self-harm and suicide in four communities in New South Wales, Australia: a stepped-wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial by Helen Christensen, Michelle Torok, Matthew Phillips, Grant Sara, Andrew Page, Andrew Mackinnon, Henry Cutler, Alison L Calear, Isabel Zbukvic, Philip J Batterham, Lisa N Sharwood, Fiona Shand, Myfanwy Maple, Alexander Burnett, Brian Draper, Lauren McGillivray, Jiahui Qian, Stephanie Zeritis, Demee Rheinberger

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Research on a Multinode Joint Vibration Control Strategy for Controlling the Steering Wheel of a Commercial Vehicle by Tao Tang, Shuilong He, Mingsong Ye, Enyong Xu, Weiguang Zheng

“…By further extracting the structural model of the steering system from the vehicle, the hammering method was applied to test its modal and related frequency. …”
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Control of Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae) sand fly in Bangladesh: A cluster randomized controlled trial. by Rajib Chowdhury, Shyla Faria, M Mamun Huda, Vashkar Chowdhury, Narayan Prosad Maheswary, Dinesh Mondal, Shireen Akhter, Sakila Akter, Rajaul Karim Khan, Shah Golam Nabi, Axel Kroeger, Daniel Argaw, Jorge Alvar, Aditya Prasad Dash, Qamar Banu

“…Among single type interventions, the effect of IRS with 2 rounds of spraying (applied by the research team) ranged from 13% to 75% reduction of P. argentipes density compared to the control arm (rate-ratio [RR] ranged from 0.25 to 0.87). …”
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Chaos in Fractional-Order Glucose–Insulin Models with Variable Derivatives: Insights from the Laplace–Adomian Decomposition Method and Generalized Euler Techniques by Sayed Saber, Emad Solouma, Rasmiyah A. Alharb, Ahmad Alalyani

“…Additionally, bifurcation analysis demonstrates a shift from chaotic to periodic behavior when control is applied, and time-series plots confirm a significant reduction in glucose–insulin fluctuations. …”
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Enhanced Hysteresis Droop Control for Equivalent Load Sharing in Parallel PWM DC-DC Converters: Optimized Slew Rate by Resonant Filtering by Cagfer Yanarates, Aytac Altan

“…In this context, phase management, which constitutes the biggest problem, and the resulting factors such as ripple cancellation, thermal stress, transient response behavior and complexity, is aimed to manage with the proposed control scheme. Performance evaluation of the proposed system is based on sensitivity analysis against possible disturbance and noise, and comparative analysis with PI controller against uncertainty and parameter variations using mathematical modeling and simulation techniques. …”
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Mitigating malicious denial of wallet attack using attribute reduction with deep learning approach for serverless computing on next generation applications by Amal K. Alkhalifa, Mohammed Aljebreen, Rakan Alanazi, Nazir Ahmad, Sultan Alahmari, Othman Alrusaini, Ali Alqazzaz, Hassan Alkhiri

“…The comparison study of the MMDoWA-ARDL model portrayed a superior accuracy value of 99.39% over existing techniques.…”
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The Application of Imperialist Competitive Algorithm in Determining the Optimal Parameters of Empirical Area Reduction Method to Predict the Sedimentation Process in Dez Dam by Arash Azari, Sadegh Soori Hossein Bonakdari, Hossein Bonakdari

“…Sedimentation in reservoir of dams, especially in sediment transport susceptible areas, leads to the reduction of reservoir capacity, disruption in flood control and spillway performance, reduction of hydropower generation and reservoir water quality. …”
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Evaluation of Time-Domain Acoustic Signature in TIG Welding of 5083 Aluminum Alloy: A Methodological Comparison of Feature Reduction Approaches by V M Gautham, A Sumesh, E V Jithin, K Rameshkumar, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden

“…Neural network, ensemble, CART, and SVM techniques are used in the development of the classification models. The medium and fine tree models showed a maximum classification accuracy of 85.6% using the ANOVA method whereas Medium tree model with MRMR showed maximum classification accuracy of 85%. …”
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Прогнозирование уровня смертности от инфекции Mpox в Африке с использованием гибридного подхода by Djillali Seba

“…By combining a denoising technique with ARIMA and integrating Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA) with the ARIMA model, the SSA-ARIMA model demonstrates the best performance.Conclusion: Forecasting the Infection Fatality Rate with an appropriate model provides a deeper understanding of this phenomenon, enabling authorities to effectively control and manage the risks associated with Mpox.…”
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Catalyzing co-benefits: how cross-regional coordination accelerates pollution and carbon reduction in China’s Yangtze river economic belt by Zun Yu, Zebin Zhao, Shoujuan Zang, Aiyu Qu

“…BackgroundChina faces the dual challenge of pollution control and carbon reduction amid rapid urbanization and industrialization, while traditional environmental policies struggle to meet the demands of cross-regional coordinated governance.MethodsUsing the Outline of YREB as a policy context, this study systematically evaluates the co-benefits and mechanisms of cross-regional coordination policies on pollution and carbon reduction. …”
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School-based asthma therapy: Improving medication adherence, asthma control, and health care utilization by Kimberly Arcoleo, PhD, MPH, Colleen McGovern, PhD, MPH, RN, Elizabeth Allen, MD, Mary Kay Irwin, EdD, Musmulyono Musmulyono, MHPA, BSN, RN, Ian Dela Cruz, BS, Alli Walsh, BSN, RN, Katia Noyes, PhD, MPH, Peter Veazie, PhD, Holly McGregor, PhD, Samantha M. Harden, PhD, Jill S. Halterman, MD, MPH

“…Conclusions: The SBAT program would serve well as a model for enhancing controller medication adherence, reducing morbidity, and bridging the health disparities gap for children with poorly controlled asthma.…”
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Clinical Effectiveness of Anterior Repositioning Splints in Treating Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement with Reduction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Tayyaba Rafiq, Aqsa Sajji, Iqra Bibi, Mahvish Jabeen, Misbah Noreen, Sajid Ali Majeedano, Ehsan Ul Haq

“…Included studies were randomized controlled trials, any other clinical trial, and case series. …”
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Effect of particulate matter exposure on patients with COPD and risk reduction through behavioural interventions: the protocol of a prospective panel study by Hwan-Cheol Kim, Shinhee Park, Seung Won Ra, Sei Won Lee, Sung Yoon Kang

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