Ontology-based expansion of virtual gene panels to improve diagnostic efficiency for rare genetic diseases by Jaemoon Shin, Toyofumi Fujiwara, Hirotomo Saitsu, Atsuko Yamaguchi

“…However, PanelApp also filtered out disease-causing genes in nearly 50% of the cases. Methods Here, we propose various methods for optimized approach to design VGPs that significantly improve the diagnostic efficiency by leveraging the hierarchical structure of the Mondo disease ontology, without excluding disease-causing genes. …”
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Design and Construction of Operator-Alcohol Detection Interlock System with Automatic Machine Shutdown and Alarm. by Akampurira, Chrisbus

“…The objective of this project is to design a prototype circuit that prevents machine operators from working under the influence of alcohol reducing the number of fatalities caused by them while working. …”
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Teacher knowledge: insights for continuing education in Southern Brazil by Fabiana Diniz Kurtz, Denilson Rodrigues da Silva, Maria Cristina Pansera de Araújo

“… The pandemic caused by Covid-19 has caused education, on a global scale, to face increasing challenges in considerable aspects, from the social and economic inequality of students and teachers to the so-called learning deficit at all levels. …”
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Impact analysis of tunnel crossing pile foundation at different angles by Zhongxi Tian, Zhiyu Zhang, Guangzhan Zhang, Xiangjun Shan, Wanrong Liu

“…Abstract Shield method construction is a common method of urban subway tunnel excavation, shield tunneling through existing building pile foundation will produce disturbance to the surrounding strata, causing bending of the pile foundation, decreasing the bearing capacity of the pile foundation, underpinned piles is one of the commonly used problem-solving approaches. …”
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A Comparative Study of Ground-Based and Drone-Based GPR: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications in Bromo, Indonesia by Jannah Afni Nur, Paramita Eksi Galih Kenya, Zukhrufah Syabibah Zakiyya, Rochman Juan Pandu Gya Nur, Azhali Firmansyah Maulana

“…Drone-based GPR faced challenges such as greater static correction due to higher altitude, and deviations from planned paths caused by GPS errors. The study concludes that both methods have unique strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them should be based on the survey area’s conditions and project goals.…”
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Estimating wolf abundance with unverified methods by Adrian Treves, Francisco J. Santiago-Ávila

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Evolution of CFD numerical methods and physical models towards a full discrete approach by Caltagirone, Jean-Paul

“…The extension to a higher dimensional space is carried from cause to effect, from one local structure to another. …”
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Biogenic silver nanoparticles produced by Trichoderma reesei inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection, reduce lung viral load and ameliorate acute pulmonary inflammation by Marcus V.M.V. Amaral, Cláudia B. Carraro, Amanda C.C. Antoniêto, Mariana N. Costa, Thais F.C. Fraga-Silva, Ualter G. Cipriano, Rodrigo P.F. Abuná, Tamara S. Rodrigues, Ronaldo B. Martins, Andreia M. Luzenti, Glaucia R. Caruso, Priscyla D. Marcato, Vania L.D. Bonato, Dario S. Zamboni, Bergman M. Ribeiro, Sônia N. Báo, Joao S. da Silva, Flávio P. Veras, Roberto N. Silva

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Numerical study on the influence of the initiation point position on the fragmentation effect of a high-explosive rocket warhead by Jovica Đ. Bogdanov, Mihailo M. Marinković, Branislav M. Jovanović, Zoran J. Bajić

“…The penetration ability of projected steel balls through hard homogenous steel was analysed using the Project Thor analytical model of kinetic energy projectile penetration. …”
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Simulation of SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol Emissions in the Infected Population and Resulting Airborne Exposures in Different Indoor Scenarios by Michael Riediker, Christian Monn

“…Estimates suggest that the exhaled viral emissions from an infected person with high viral load can result in critical airborne concentrations in poorly ventilated small rooms. This project aimed to develop an indoor scenario simulator to rapidly assess the potential exposure in different indoor situations. …”
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Multi-level adaptive coordinated AC fault ride-through control strategy for hybrid cascaded UHVDC transmission system by LYU Yanbei, ZHAO Wenqiang, SHI Qiaoming, YAO Qixin, SUI Shunke, CHANG Haotian

“…The proposed strategy has been successfully applied in the Baihetan-Jiangsu hybrid UHVDC project.…”
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Analysis of Power Outages in Kabale Town: A Case Study of 33 KV Mbarara North-Kabale West Feeder. by Atibuni, Yofat

“…This project examined the 33kV Mbarara North-Kabale feeder, a vital power supply line for Kabale Town, to address the persistent power outages affecting the region. …”
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A Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization-Tuning Algorithm for the Prediction of Nanoparticle Morphology from Microscopic Images by Abhishek Singh, Thaseem Thajudeen

“…Results show that the hybrid algorithm can closely predict the 3-dimensional structures from the projection images with less than 10% difference in the predicted 3-dimensional properties including mobility diameter and radius of gyration.…”
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Creative-Motivated Citizen Science After-School STEAM Programme for Motivating Actions Related to the Oceanic Microplastics Problem by Tomomi Sayuda, Haruyuki Kinoshita, Fumitoshi Kato, Miles Pennington

“…Citizen science (CS) projects focused on microplastics (MP), small plastics that cause widespread ocean pollution, have gained interest from international research communities. …”
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Understanding repeated non-attendance in health services: a pilot analysis of administrative data and full study protocol for a national retrospective cohort by Alex McConnachie, Philip Wilson, Ross McQueenie, David A Ellis, Andrea E Williamson

“…Introduction Understanding the causes of low engagement in healthcare is a pre-requisite for improving health services’ contribution to tackling health inequalities. …”
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Pancreatic Cancer: Current Concepts, Trends, and Future Directions by Patrick Wenzel, Carolin Mogler, Kıvanç Görgülü, Hana Algül

“…Epidemiological studies project that it will become the second leading cause of cancer-associated mortalities in the following decades. …”
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FastEEC: Fast evaluation of N-point energy correlators by Ankita Budhraja, Wouter J. Waalewijn

“…For concreteness, we focus on the projected energy correlator which projects onto the largest separation between the N directions. …”
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PROMETHEUS: Long-Term Exacerbation and Mortality Benefits of Implementing Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy in the US COPD Population by Gerard Criner, Fernando Martinez, Hitesh Gandhi, Norbert Feigler, Bruce Pyenson, Matthew Emery, Umang Gupta, Muthiah Vaduganathan

“…**Methods:** Exacerbation and all-cause mortality reductions reported in the Efficacy and Safety of Triple Therapy in Obstructive Lung Disease trial (ETHOS; NCT02465567) were used to project clinical outcomes in US patients meeting ETHOS trial eligibility criteria (ETHOS-Eligible) and patients meeting a practical definition of SITT eligibility (Expanded ETHOS-Eligible). …”
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The Impact of Abatwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality. by Ahishakiye, Vincent

“…However, such projects should also promote Batwa's cultures such that their cherished traditional identity is maintained rather than projects that aim to change them to be like the dominant societies. …”
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The Impact of Batwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality by Aiijshakiye, Vincent

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