Quality management system in vocational education of the Republic of Belarus: Improvement strategy by V. N. Golubovsky

“…To achieve the goal of the study, an analysis of the existing system for ensuring the quality of vocational education was performed through a survey by the following groups: 17 representatives of Republican Institute for Vocational Education (hereinafter referred to as RIPO) and the Ministry of Education, 21 representatives of the head education departments of regional executive committees, under whose subordination the surveyed colleges operate. …”
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Hybrid epithelial-mesenchymal status of lung cancer dictates metastatic success through differential interaction with NK cells by Ugo Pastorino, Massimo Milione, Paola Orecchia, Massimo Moro, Gabriella Sozzi, Monica Parodi, Giovanni Centonze, Fabio Murianni, Francesca Andriani, Ilaria Roato, Cecilia Gardelli, Melissa Balsamo, Giulia Taiè, Andrea Petretto, Chiara Lavarello ‎, Luca Roz, Massimo Vitale, Giulia Bertolini

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Preoperative CT-based morphological heterogeneity for predicting survival in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases after surgical resection: a retrospective study by Qian Xing, Yong Cui, Ming Liu, Xiao-Lei Gu, Xiao-Ting Li, Bao-Cai Xing, Ying-Shi Sun

“…Methods The latest CT data of 102 CRLM patients were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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A Versatile, Machine-Learning-Enhanced RF Spectral Sensor for Developing a Trunk Hydration Monitoring System in Smart Agriculture by Oumaima Afif, Leonardo Franceschelli, Eleonora Iaccheri, Simone Trovarello, Alessandra Di Florio Di Renzo, Luigi Ragni, Alessandra Costanzo, Marco Tartagni

“…Noteworthy features include dual recording modes, manual for on-demand acquisitions and automatic for scheduled data collection, powered seamlessly by a single battery source. …”
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Infectious diseases on passenger ships: Port preparedness and response - A narrative systematic review by Johannes A. Neumann, Jette Zimmermann, Marie Frese, Martin Dirksen-Fischer, Scarlett Kleine-Kampmann, Volker Harth, Jan Heidrich

“…Article selection and data extraction were conducted by two independent reviewers. …”
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Post occupancy evaluation of architectural design studio facilities by Mohamed Salah Ezz, Mohamed Salah Ezz, Mohamed Ahmed F. Mahdy, Mohamed Ahmed F. Mahdy, Saleh Baharetha, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Mohammed M. Gomaa, Mohammed M. Gomaa

“…The researchers conducted their study at Onaizah Colleges located in Qassim, Saudi Arabia by implementing both qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques which included walkthrough inspections and semi-structured interviews and the distribution of questionnaires. …”
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Advancing Optimization Strategies in the Food Industry: From Traditional Approaches to Multi-Objective and Technology-Integrated Solutions by Esteban Arteaga-Cabrera, César Ramírez-Márquez, Eduardo Sánchez-Ramírez, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Oswaldo Osorio-Mora, Julián Andrés Gómez-Salazar

“…Traditional approaches, such as one-factor-at-a-time analysis, have been supplanted by more advanced methodologies like response surface methodology (RSM), which models interactions between variables, identifies optimal operating conditions, and significantly reduces experimental requirements. …”
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Elevated Expression of the Long Noncoding RNA IFNG-AS1 in the Peripheral Blood from Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Huiyong Peng, Shuting Ren, Yingzhao Liu, Huimin Zhou, Xinyi Tang, Jun Yang, Jie Tian, Ping Xu, Huaxi Xu, Shengjun Wang

“…Furthermore, strong positive correlations were observed between the increased transcript level of IFNG-AS1 and the serum level of rheumatoid factor, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and the C-reactive protein in RA patients, and patients positive for anticyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies had increased levels of IFNG-AS1. Finally, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis suggested that IFNG-AS1 might be a potential biomarker of RA. …”
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Understanding the moderating role of chronotypes for online mobile gaming in-app purchase intention by Beenish Tariq, Thurasamy Ramayah, Mark D. Griffiths, Antonio Ariza-Montes, Heesup Han

“…For the present study, 345 university students completed a survey, and the data were analyzed via SmartPLS using multigroup analysis. …”
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Performance Assessment and Heat Transfer Coefficient of Antifreeze Fluids in Low-Temperature Solar Collectors by Alejandro Zacarías, José M. Cruz, Jorge E. De León-Ruiz, Geydy Gutiérrez-Urueta, Jorge Bedolla, Orlando Guarneros, Guerlin Romage, Ricardo Balcázar, Rubén Mil-Martínez, Simón E. Carranco

“…This study conducts a comparative performance analysis of three different low-temperature solar collector systems: flat plate solar collectors (FPCs), heat pipe evacuated tube solar collectors (HPETCs), and heat pipe flat plate solar collectors (HPFPCs). …”
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Small Scale Multi-Object Segmentation in Mid-Infrared Image Using the Image Timing Features–Gaussian Mixture Model and Convolutional-UNet by Meng Lv, Haoting Liu, Mengmeng Wang, Dongyang Wang, Haiguang Li, Xiaofei Lu, Zhenhui Guo, Qing Li

“…In this model, the maximum pooling layer is replaced with a convolutional layer, addressing the challenge of limited training data and improving the network’s ability to preserve spatial features. …”
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Characterizing the Real-Time Communication Performance of Virtual PLC in Industrial Edge Platform by Massimiliano Gaffurini, Dennis Brandao, Stefano Rinaldi, Alessandra Flammini, Emiliano Sisinni, Paolo Ferrari

“…Differently from other works in the literature, the performance of the real-time data exchange between vPLCs and sensors/actuators is evaluated. …”
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Development and validation of a hypoxia-immune-based microenvironment gene signature for predicting survival in non-small cell lung cancer by Xiangwu Zhang, Rongxian Zhou, Guangqiang Zhao, Wanling Chen, Ping Zhao, Yunchao Huang, Qiubo Huang, Lianhua Ye

“…Model validity was assessed through Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, and external validation. …”
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Two Men and Nine Years: Contribution of Karsten Jacobsen and Gürcan Büyüksalih to Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Activities of Department of Geomatics Engineering at Zonguldak B... by H. Topan, H. Akçın, M. Oruç, A. M. Marangoz, C. Atalay, Ç. Bayık

“…These studies involved not only the high resolution remote sensing images such as SPOT-5, IRS-1C, IKONOS, QuickBird, OrbView-3, Kompsat-1, Landsat but also the optical analogue images such as TK-350, KVR-1000 and MOMS-2P, and microwave data such as SRTM and JERS in terms of geometric analysis, georeferencing accuracy assessment, DSM/DEM generation and validation, and information content for topographic mapping. …”
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Integrating susceptibility maps of multiple hazards and building exposure distribution: a case study of wildfires and floods for the province of Quang Nam, Vietnam by C. Luu, G. Forino, L. Yorke, H. Ha, Q. D. Bui, H. H. Tran, D. Q. Nguyen, H. C. Duong, M. Kervyn

“…This research presents a new approach to multi-hazard (floods and wildfires) exposure estimates using machine learning models, Google Earth Engine, and spatial analysis tools for a typical case study in the province of Quang Nam in Central Vietnam. …”
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Percutaneous endoscopy in the management of intra-abdominal complex disorders by Li Wang, Jiamin Qin, Kaixiao Kun, Xiaoxia Li, Xinhui He, Zhen Tang, Honglin Chen, Yong Yan, Yaodan Cao, Liming Wen

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 37 patients diagnosed with intra-abdominal complex disorders who underwent percutaneous endoscopic examination and treatment at Mianyang 404 Hospital in Sichuan, China, between January 2016 and October 2024. …”
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Percutaneous cryoablation of kidney tumors after partial nephrectomy by Wojciech Krajewski, Maciej Guziński, Wojciech Tomczak, Łukasz Nowak, Jan Łaszkiewicz, Joanna Chorbińska, Adam Chełmoński, Katarzyna Grunwald, Bartosz Małkiewicz, Tomasz Szydełko

“…Aim: This study presents our experience with using percutaneous cryoablation (PCA) to manage recurrences and new masses in previously operated kidneys. Materials and methods: We conducted a retrospective data analysis to evaluate patients treated with PCA for tumor recurrence or residual disease in the postresection bed, excluding those with de novo or recurrent tumors in the contralateral kidney. …”
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Landslide Susceptibility Level Mapping in Kozhikode, Kerala, Using Machine Learning-Based Random Forest, Remote Sensing, and GIS Techniques by Pradeep Kumar Badapalli, Anusha Boya Nakkala, Raghu Babu Kottala, Sakram Gugulothu, Fahdah Falah Ben Hasher, Varun Narayan Mishra, Mohamed Zhran

“…Validation using Area Under the Curve–Receiver Operating Characteristic (AUC-ROC) analysis yielded an accuracy of 0.890, demonstrating excellent model performance. …”
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Landslide Risk Assessment as a Reference for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: A Case Study of the Renhe District, Panzhihua City, China by Yimeng Zhou, Lei Xue, Hao Ding, Haoyu Wang, Kun Huang, Longfei Li, Zhuan Li

“…The vulnerability assessment utilized the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine the weights of four disaster-bearing bodies, with sensitivity analysis revealing that road type was the most sensitive vulnerability factor. …”
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Technical Strategies and Learning Curve in Robotic-assisted Peripheral Nerve Surgery by Martin Aman, MD, PhD, Felix Struebing, MD, Jonathan Weigel, Amir K. Bigdeli, MD, Emre Gazyakan, MD, MSc, Ulrich Kneser, MD, Leila Harhaus, MD, Arne H. Boecker, MD

“…This study investigated the largest published patient collective in RASPN and provided specific technical aspects, operative setups, and a learning curve. Methods:. Data collection involved creating a prospective database that recorded surgical details such as surgery type, duration, nerve coaptation time, and number of stitches. …”
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