Impact of psychological factors on the final clinical outcomes of patients undergoing ankle arthrodesis and ankle replacement by Hongze Wang, Shihang Cao, Geng Liu, Jun Lu, Junkui Xu

“…Among them, the TAR group performed better in terms of AOFAS scores, but no significant difference was observed in VAS scores between the two groups. Additionally, there was no significant difference in HADS scores between the two groups at the final follow-up. …”
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Optimal Low-Thrust Transfers Between Relative Planar and Spatial Quasi-Satellite Orbits in the Earth–Moon System by Nishanth Pushparaj, Naoki Hiraiwa, Yuta Hayashi, Mai Bando

“…The method employs a refined beam search strategy to construct diverse initial guess chains, which are then optimized via a successive convexification algorithm tailored for the spatial dynamics of QSOs. Additionally, a linear–quadratic regulator (LQR)-based control scheme is implemented to ensure long-term station-keeping of the final 3D-QSO. …”
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An interpretable machine learning model for predicting early liver metastasis after pancreatic cancer surgery by Hao Zhu, Yiyan Zhou, Danyang Shen, Kejia Wu, Xiaojie Gan, Xiaofeng Xue, Weigang Zhang, Xiaohua Yang, Junyi Qiu, Ding Sun

“…Conclusion An XGBoost model was developed to predict the likelihood of ELM after PDAC surgery with high accuracy. Additionally, the model was implemented as an application, providing clinicians with an accessible visual tool to support personalized clinical strategies and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.…”
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Decadal trends of maternal mortality and utilization of maternal health care services in India: Evidence from nationally representative data by Ravleen Kaur Bakshi, Neeta Kumar, Arti Srivastava, Sonam Kumari, Pradeep Aggarwal, Md Asif Khan, Khangembam Jitenkumar Singh

“…Closing gaps in maternal healthcare utilization and fostering collaboration among stakeholders is critical for implementing sustainable and equitable health reforms.…”
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Navigating workplace uncertainty: a path analysis of perceived overqualification, covert narcissism, workplace alienation, and role ambiguity among nurses by Heba Sobhy Mohamed, Mohammed Adel Abd Elhafeez Elbakry, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Abeer Moustafa Barakat, Alaa Eldin Moustafa Hamed

“…To mitigate these effects, healthcare organizations should implement targeted interventions such as structured role clarification, career development programs, and leadership strategies that enhance nurses’ sense of professional fulfillment. …”
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Electroencephalographic compatibility with fitness to drive: A nationwide survey among Swiss neurologists by Leo Spöndlin, Martin Hardmeier, Raoul Sutter, Jong Woo Lee, Stephan Rüegg, Urs Fisch

“…We also found that some additional tests, such as reaction‐time testing, are perceived as useful but are rarely performed. …”
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Regulatory and clinical outcomes of priority-reviewed innovative cancer drugs in China between 2015 and 2024: an observational study by Qi Li, Nan Peng, Linfeng Jiang, Huting Zhou, Pengcheng Liu, Haijing Guan, Dongning Yao

“…Abstract Background China implemented the Priority Review Program (PRP) to accelerate the approval of innovative drugs with significant clinical value. …”
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Design and Development of a Low-Cost and Compact Real-Time Monitoring Tool for Battery Life Calculation by Dimitrios Rimpas, Vasilios A. Orfanos, Pavlos Chalkiadakis, Ioannis Christakis

“…Finally, an Arduino-compatible device is implemented in order to protect the battery from overcharging. …”
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Fostering interdisciplinarity and collaboration: the role of challenge-driven research in European University Alliances through the CHARM-EU experience by Jaime Llorca, Vicente Royuela, Christopher Evans, Albert Diaz-Guilera, Raul Ramos

“…The process provides a practical tool for fostering new scientific networks to identify and tackle complex global issues, being replicable, inclusive, and adaptable for other alliances. Additionally, the paper discusses the main barriers encountered in developing and implementing a procedure to set up a common science agenda, including the challenges of inter-institutional collaboration and the integration of diverse institutional policies and priorities. …”
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The impact of stress on sleep quality: a mediation analysis based on longitudinal data by Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Shungui Xiang, Xiaowen Li, Yin Tang, Qun Hu

“…The intense social competition in Chinese society exacerbates the decline in sleep quality, highlighting the need for the government to implement more policies aimed at maintaining the physical and mental health of the population to alleviate the increasingly severe sleep issues and mental health crisis.…”
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Utilizing Olive Fly Ecology Towards Sustainable Pest Management by Giorgos Stavrianakis, Efstratios Sentas, Sofia Zafeirelli, Thomas Tscheulin, Thanasis Kizos

“…The review explores the fly’s life cycle, its relationship with olive trees, and how environmental factors like temperature and humidity influence population dynamics. Additionally, studying the role of natural enemies and agricultural practices can pave the way for sustainable control methods that minimize environmental harm. …”
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A Novel Deep Learning Approach for Data Assimilation of Complex Hydrological Systems by Jiangjiang Zhang, Chenglong Cao, Tongchao Nan, Lei Ju, Hongxiang Zhou, Lingzao Zeng

“…For highly non‐linear models, an iterative form of DA(DL) can be implemented. Additionally, strategies of data augmentation and local updating are proposed to enhance DA(DL) for problems involving small ensemble size and the equifinality issue, respectively. …”
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Design, Control, and Evaluation of a Photovoltaic Snow Removal Strategy Based on a Bidirectional DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic–Electric Vehicle Application by Salma Elakkad, Mohamed Hesham, Hany Ayad Bastawrous, Peter Makeen

“…For each mode of operation, a current-controlled system was implemented using a PI controller and a model predictive controller (MPC). …”
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Predicting Atmospheric Dispersion of Industrial Chemicals Using Machine Learning Approaches by Maria Valle, Jairo A. Cardona, Cesar Viloria-Nunez, Christian G. Quintero M.

“…These advancements establish a foundation for future studies to incorporate additional chemicals and accident scenarios, improving the flexibility and reliability of atmospheric dispersion modeling. …”
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Productivity Assessment of Digging and Loading Equipment (Cat 330D2L) and Hauling Equipment (Fuso 220PS) in Coal Mining at PT. Bhumi Sriwijaya Perdana Coal, Musi Banyuasin Regency,... by Yoga Tri Prasetyo, Mycelia Paradise, Faisol Mukarrom

“…After implementing improvements, including cycle time optimization and increased loading flow, the productivity of the Mitsubishi Fuso 220PS dump trucks increased to 59,732.67 tons/month. …”
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AI-Driven Adaptive Communications for Energy-Efficient Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks by A. Ur Rehman, Laura Galluccio, Giacomo Morabito

“…Transmitting only classification results, instead of raw data, significantly reduces data volume, thus conserving energy. Additionally, a software-defined radio methodology dynamically adapts transmission parameters such as modulation schemes, packet length, and transmission power to further minimize energy consumption and environmental disruption. …”
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Learning from multiple frameworks for aquifer vulnerability mapping and multiple modelling practices in groundwater vulnerability mapping studies by Ata Allah Nadiri, Zeynab Abdollahi, Zahra Sedghi, Rahman Khatibi, Rahim Barzegar

“…The IMM strategy is implemented at three levels: At Level 1, three frameworks (e.g., DRASTIC, SINTACS and GODS) are selected to map the vulnerability of a study area; At Level 2: inclusivity is achieved by employing the modelled output from Level 1 models as inputs for two additional machine learning models (e..g, support vector machine and multilayer perceptron) at Level 2. …”
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The safety and health paradox of workers at social venues: a regulatory compliance gap analysis of the existing relevant legislation and the unwritten rules at social venues in Uga... by Ines Keygnaert, Kristien Michielsen, Freddie Ssengooba, Lenzo Robijn, Susan Babirye

“…Many rules/procedures implemented at these venues directly contradicted the principles outlined in national regulations. …”
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Practice and Reflection on Renovation of Shanghai Urban Rail Transit Existing Lines by WANG Sitao, WANG Zhenbo, YAO Jianwei

“…Practices of existing line renovation without suspending operations and partially suspending operations are introduced. Additionally, the temporal-spatial characteristics of historically implemented partial suspension renovation projects in Shanghai are statistically analyzed. …”
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Convex Flexible Branch Model (CFBM): Convex model for solving AC/DC hybrid networks optimal power flows by Gregorio Higuera-Gutiérrez, Behzad Kazemtabrizi, Mahmoud Shahbazi

“…The convex formulation is based on the non-ideal transformer model with additional shunt elements in the standard π branch model. …”
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