Forecasting day-ahead electric power prices with functional data analysis by Faheem Jan, Hasnain Iftikhar, Mehwish Tahir, Mehak Khan

“…To address this, this research examines the application of functional data analysis to forecasting day-ahead electric power prices. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of posterior segment characteristics in high myopic Turkish patients by Mustafa Kayabaşı, Ali Osman Saatci, Neslihan Demirel, Ziya Ayhan, Mahmut Kaya, Zeynep Özbek, Taylan Öztürk

“…Moreover, Group 1 exhibited lower values for average macular thickness, average macular volume, and scleral sink, along with higher subfoveal choroidal thickness values compared to both Group 2 and Group 3 (p < 0.05 for all comparisons). …”
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Chrono-optimizing vaccine administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Koen Vink, Johannes Kusters, Jacco Wallinga, Jacco Wallinga

“…In contrast, only five out of 16 subgroups with an average age younger than 60 years showed a statistically significant effect of vaccination timing on antibody titers. …”
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Spatial Analysis of the Relationship between Ecological Factors and Housing Prices in Tehran by Atefeh Kolyaei, Tahir Prizadi, Habibollah Fasihi

“…Notably, there was approximately a threefold difference in the average housing price between District 1 and District 20. …”
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Thermal analysis of a reflection mirror by fluid and solid heat transfer method by Zhen Wang, Fang Liu, Chaofan Xue

“…The Shanghai HIgh-repetition-rate XFEL aNd Extreme light facility (SHINE) experiences high average thermal power and demands wavefront preservation. …”
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The analysis quality technique of the sequential recognition device of radar-tracking objects by A. S. Khramenkov, S. N. Yarmolik, A. S. Solonar

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Analysis of network coding delay:a Markov state transfer approach by Yu-ben QU, Chen CHEN, Chao DONG, Hai WANG

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Distribution of Seafarers’ Earnings Versus Salary Distribution in Poland – Statistical Analysis by Anna Turczak

“…To achieve this goal, a statistical analysis of earnings distribution in the seafarers’ cohort and the distribution of all earnings in Poland was conducted, followed by relevant comparisons. …”
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Analysis of serum phosphorus achieved standard state in maintenance hemodialysis patients by YANG Ling, JIANG Xiao-lan, LIU Bin, SUN Yan-ling, XU Meng-bei, MIN Rui, BAI Fan, YANG Yan-ling

“…Objective To know the situation of serum calcium and phosphorus achieved standard state in maintenance hemodialysis(MHD)patients through analyzing the clinical data of MHD patients in Kunming Blood Purification Center of the First Peoples’ Hospital of Kunming City.To investigate nutritional status and short term prognosis in different serum phosphorus level groups of those MHD patients,so as to select appropriate method of serum phosphorus intervention.Methods 173 MHD patients were enrolled in this study.The indexes named serum phosphorus,serum calcium,intact parathyroid hormone(iPTH),serum albumin(Alb),cholesterol(TC),and body mass index(BMI)were tested every three months for and continued six times.The average value for each index was calculated.Four groups were set up according to the average values of serum phosphorus:low phosphorus,standard phosphorus,high phosphorus,and ultra-high phosphorus groups,respectively.T-test,chi-square test and rank sum test were used to analyze the case fatality rate,nutritional status and other indexes.Logistic regression was used to analyze the related factors.Results Various indexes achieved standard rate in total 173 patients was 42.2%in serum phosphorus,67.6%in serum calcium,52.6%in iPTH,67.6% in calcium-phosphorus product,43.4% in ALB,64.7% in TC and60.7%in BMI,respectively.The serum phosphorus,calcium and iPTH together achieved standard rate was only 15.6%(27/173).The case fatality rate of the four groups was the highest in the low phosphorus group(32.6%)and the lowest in the standard phosphorus group(10.9%),but no statistically significant difference existed between them(P>0.05).The ALB level was the highest in the high phosphorus group(55.6%),and the lowest in the low phosphorus group(15.8%).As compared with standard phosphorus group,only the low phosphorus group has statistically difference was found(P<0.05)for Alb in four groups.Univariate analysis showed that age,Ca,P,iPTH and TC were significantly related with the case fatality rate.Logistic regression analysis showed that only the age and TC had statistically significant correlation with case fatality rate.Conclusions In MHD patients,the incidence of serum calcium and phosphorus metabolism disorders and malnutrition is high.In view of the nutrition and serum calcium and phosphorus metabolism status,serum phosphorus control in standard state was not the best.It implies that the control method of serum phosphorus should be emphasized on the phosphorus reduction by drug and adequate dialysis.In the period of low phosphorus diet,the nutritional status should be taken into account.Both serum calcium and phosphorus metabolism and nutritional status achieved standard state is more beneficial to patients.…”
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ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by Halyna G. Mararash, Zhanetta A. Chornenka, Diana I. Sobko, Ihor V. Navchuk, Tetyana I. Domanchuk

“…The level of health of citizens, and accordingly the average duration of their quality life, is formed under the influence of such internationally recognized components: natural, socio-economic, socio-political, preventive conditions and medical care. …”
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Modelling and Energy Analysis of Solar Charging Facility for Electric Vehicles in Chile by Scarlett Allende

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Feature Analysis for Motor Imagery EEG Signals with Different Classification Schemes by Ismail Sarıtas, Esra Kaya

“…Also, the most efficient feature space was found using Neighborhood Component Analysis. The maximum average accuracy in classifying MI signals corresponding to right-direction and left-direction was 80.4% with a subject-specific classification scheme and 250 features.…”
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Mechanical Property and Analysis of Asphalt Components Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation by Rui Li, Qiqi Guo, Hui Du, Jianzhong Pei

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ANALYSIS OF SOME ECONOMIC VARIABLES IN SLOVENIAN FARMS USING FADN DATASET by Nicola GALLUZZO

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ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZERS IN THE RURAL TERRITORIES OF REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA by Iliyana KRASTEVA, Marina NIKOLOVA, Elena YORDANOVA, Georgi ANGELOV, Tsvetan MARKOV

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CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPECIFIC SPECIMEN FOR THE ANALYSIS OF COSTS IN AGRICULTURE by Dan BODESCU, Gavril ȘTEFAN, Dan CAZACU, Alexandru Sorin TUDORAN, Adriana MĂGUREANU, Oana COCA

“…The purpose of the research presented in this paper is to develop a specific sample model for the analysis of costs in agriculture which was done by: 1. …”
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The nephrotoxicity of contrasts in coronary artery intervention treatment:a Meta analysis by XU Xiao, HUANG Min, DU Li-guo, LI Xiao-ning

“…Objective To assess the nephrotoxicity of isotonic contrast media compared with low-osmolar contrast media in percutaneous coronary interventioa Methods Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) of isotonic contrast medium or low osmolar nonionic contrast medium in percutaneous coronary intervention were searched in the database of CENTRAL,EMbase,PubMed,CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,CBM from their start year to January 2014.The literature references were searched by hand at the same time.Screening and information extraction were done by two researchers independently according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Review Manager(version 5.2) of the Cochrane collaboration was used in data analysis.Results Seven RCTs were identified for analysis of aggregated summary data on 2 677 patients.In 6 studies the increased serum creatinine more than 25%of the baseline levels was used as diagnostic criteria of CIN,and there was significant difference in the CIN incidence between the isotonic contrast medium and low osmolar nonionic contrast medium[RR = 0.57,95% CI(0.38~0.84),P = 0.005].In 7 studies the increased serum creatinine more than 44 μmol/L(0.5 mg/dl) was used as diagnostic criteria,and the incidence of CIN showed significant difference between the isotonic contrast medium and low osmolar nonionic contrast medium[RR = 0.65,95% CI(0.43—0.98),P = 0.04].There was no significant difference in the incidence of CIN among 5 trials in patients with the average age ≥65 years old[RR = 0.66,95% CI(0.40~1.09),P = 0.10].To those patients with the average 60~65 years old,there was no significant difference in the incidence of CIN between the isotonic contrast medium and low osmolar nonionic contrast medium[RR = 0.61,95% CI(0.28~1.32),P = 0.21].In 3 articles including the patients with increased baseline of serum,there was significant difference in the incidence of CIN between the isotonic contrast medium and low osmolar nonionic contrast medium[RR = 0.40,95%CI(0.21 ~0.76),P = 0.006].In 2 studies including the patients with normal serum creatinine,the incidence of CIN between the isotonic contrast medium and low osmolar nonionic contrast medium had no significant difference[RR= 1.14,95% CI(0.39~3.37),P = 0.81].If the dosage of contrast medium was <200 ml,there was no significant difference between the two contrast media[RR = 0.85,95% CI(0.51 ~ 1.43),P = 0.55],but if the dosage was≥200 ml,isotonic contrast medium had lower incidence of CIN than low osmolar nonionic contrast medium[RR= 0.38,95% CI(0.18—0.80),P = 0.01].Conclusions The current evidence indicated that the incidence of CIN caused by isotonic contrast medium is lower than that by low osmolar nonionic contrast medium in coronary artery intervention.However,the osmotic pressure may not be the only determinant mechanism of CIN,especially in old patients.It may be associated with the basic renal function,age,etc.Isotonic contrast agents and lower dosage are recommended for the coronary artery intervention,in order to reduce the incidence of the CIN.…”
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APPLICATION OF CLUSTER ANALYSIS TO STUDY THE SOCIOECONOMIC SITUATION OF EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES by Sofiia R. Ladyk, Kseniia F. Bazilyuk

“…As a result of using this method, a dendrogram was obtained, the visual analysis of which allows to form 4 clusters. The K-means method was used to form clusters. …”
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A multicenter micro-costing analysis of flexible cystoscopic procedures in Korea by Uiemo Je, Woong Kyu Han, Hee-Kyo Jeong, Hankil Lee, Kwang Suk Lee, Sung Ku Kang, Byeong-Ju Kwon, Sung-Uk Kuh

“…"Purpose: This study aims to develop and implement an economic evaluation using a micro-costing approach to provide a precise and transparent analysis of the direct costs of cystoscopic procedures in Korean hospitals. …”
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Variation analysis of fruit traits of jujube seedlings and screening of excellent germplasm by JI Yinzhong, CHEN Youfu, YAN Fenfen, WANG Jiurui, LIU Mengjun

“…The genetic variation of fruit traits were analyzed, and the gray correlation analysis was used to screen excellent jujube seedlings. …”
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