A randomised controlled trial comparing the outcomes of arteriovenous fistula for dialysis created under local vs regional anaesthesia: reflections on recruitment and process evalu... by Emma Aitken, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Nicolas Hall, the ACCess study collaborators

“…Abstract Background Despite the crucial role that randomised controlled trials (RCTs) play in establishing the efficacy of new treatments, many are terminated early due to difficulty with subject recruitment. Trials of complex perioperative interventions are notoriously difficult to deliver. …”
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Enhanced Grounding DINO: Efficient Cross-Modality Block for Open-Set Object Detection in Remote Sensing by Zibo Hu, Kun Gao, Jingyi Wang, Zhijia Yang, Zefeng Zhang, Haobo Cheng, Wei Li

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Implications of reduced-complexity aerosol thermodynamics on organic aerosol mass concentration and composition over North America by C. Serrano Damha, K. Gorkowski, A. Zuend

“…We have implemented the Binary Activity Thermodynamics model coupled to a volatility basis set partitioning scheme in the GEOS-Chem CTM, providing an efficient reduced-complexity OA model that predicts relative-humidity-dependent mixing and partitioning thermodynamics, while limiting the impact on computational efficiency. …”
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Analysis of the efficacy of antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of infantile spasms and focal epilepsy associated with tuberous sclerosis complex by A. V. Grigoryeva, M. Yu. Dorofeeva, V. S. Perminov, E. D. Belousova

“…Background. Adequate selection of the 1st antiepileptic drug (AED) is an obligatory condition for the successful treatment of epilepsy. …”
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Construction and correction of a 3D digital twin for a complex gangue-bearing coal seam by Meichen ZHANG, Lijuan ZHAO, Yadong WANG, Kai ZHANG

“…Objective3D digital twin for complex gangue-bearing coal seams are designed to achieve an information-based description of physical coal seams and faithfully map their virtual forms. digital twin is identified as a prerequisite for exploring the efficient cutting of intelligent shearers while providing an effective data guarantee for achieving unmanned mining. …”
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Zwitterionic Poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) Brushes Functionalized Threads for DNA Extraction from Complex Cell Lysates by Xianlong Shi, Liang Wu, Ke Ning, Xinmei Li, Lingke Feng, Yirong Chen, Ling Yu

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MSCPUnet: A multi-task neural network for plot-level crop classification in complex agricultural areas by Kedi Fang, Shengwei Zhang, Yongting Han, Lin Yang, Meng Luo, Lu Liu, Qian Zhang, Bo Wang

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Enhanced leukemia prediction using hybrid ant colony and ant lion optimization for gene selection and classification by Santhakumar D, Gnanajeyaraman Rajaram, Elankavi R, Viswanath J, Govindharaj I, Raja J

“…Results on microarray datasets for leukemia prediction show that the hybrid approach outperforms other methods in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency. This work demonstrates the potential of hybrid optimization techniques in bioinformatics for better gene selection and cancer diagnosis. • Hybrid ACO-ALO approach combines strengths of both algorithms for better feature selection. • Enhances classifier performance while reducing computational complexity. • Outperforms traditional methods on leukemia prediction datasets.…”
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Harnessing artificial intelligence for efficient systematic reviews: A case study in ecosystem condition indicators by Isabel Nicholson Thomas, Philip Roche, Adrienne Grêt-Regamey

“…We show that, although not completely infallible, the GPT-3.5 model significantly outperforms traditional literature screening processes in terms of speed and efficiency whilst correctly selecting 83 % of relevant literature for review. …”
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Efficient network attack path optimization method based on prior knowledge-based PPO algorithm by Qiuxiang Li, Jianping Wu

“…Through this approach, the action space is effectively pruned, thereby enhancing the performance and efficiency of the algorithm in large-scale, complex network scenarios. …”
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Shield tunneling efficiency and stability enhancement based on interpretable machine learning and multi-objective optimization by Wenli Liu, Yang Chen, Tianxiang Liu, Wen Liu, Jue Li, Yangyang Chen

“…Adequate control of shield machine parameters to ensure the safety and efficiency of shield construction is a difficult and complex problem. …”
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Bringing a health systems modelling approach to complex evaluations: multicountry applications in HIV, TB and malaria by Adama Faye, Stephen S Lim, Bernardo Hernandez Prado, Herbert Duber, David E Phillips, Guillermo Ambrosio, Audrey Batzel, Carmen Cerezo, Ibrahima Gaye, Bethany Huntley, Edgar Kestler, Constant Kingongo, Emily Linebarger, Jorge Matute, Godefroid Mpanya, Salva Mulongo, Caitlin O'Brien-Carelli, Erin Palmisano, Francisco Rios Casas, Roger Tine, Daniel Whitaker, Jennifer M Ross

“…As a result, it is challenging to evaluate programme implementation while reflecting real-world complexity. We present our experience in using a health systems modelling approach as part of a mixed-methods evaluation and describe applications of these models.Methods We developed a framework for how health systems translate financial inputs into health outcomes, with in-country and international experts. …”
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Dynamics-based predictions of infinite-dimensional complex systems using dynamical system deep learning method by Hao Li, Jianping Li, Zixiang Wu, Mingyu Wang, Guangcan Liu, Ruipeng Sun, Ruize Li, Ning Wang, Houbin Song, Shixin Zhen

“…Predicting complex nonlinear chaotic dynamical systems constitutes a critical and formidable challenge across various disciplines. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Ternary Complexes to Improve the Solubility and Dissolution Performance of a Proteolysis-Targeting Chimera Drug by Heng Zhang, Hengqian Wu, Lili Wang, Laura Machín Galarza, Chuanyu Wu, Mingzhong Li, Zhengping Wang, Erpeng Zhou, Jun Han

“…<b>Methods:</b> Initially, sulfobutyl ether-β-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD) was selected to improve the solubility of LC001. The polymer TPGS was screened based on the phase solubility method to enhance the efficiency of complexation and solubilization capacity, and its ratio with SBE-β-CD was optimized. …”
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Radar Scattering Analysis of Multi-Scale Complex Targets by Fast VSBR-MoM Method in Urban Scenes by Zhou Cong, Jihong Gu, Ying Zhang, Jie Yang, Dazhi Ding

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Measurement of the Efficiency of Parallel Genetic Algorithm for Compress and Decompression of Fractal Imaging Using Multiple Computers by Shahla Abdul Qadir

“…Efficient technologies have  been recently used in Fractal Image Coding (FIC) to reduce the complexity of searching for matching between Range block and Domain block. …”
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Design Efficiency: A Critical Perspective on Testing Methods for Solar-Driven Photothermal Evaporation and Photocatalysis by Hady Hamza, Maria Vittoria Diamanti, Vanni Lughi, Sergio Rossi, Daniela Meroni

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DeepAT: A Deep Learning Wheat Phenotype Prediction Model Based on Genotype Data by Jiale Li, Zikang He, Guomin Zhou, Shen Yan, Jianhua Zhang

“…This provides a data-driven selection criterion for genomic selection, making the selection process more efficient and targeted. …”
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An electricity price optimization model considering time-of-use and active distribution network efficiency improvements by Yan Li, Yaheng Su, Qixin Zhao, Bala Wuda, Kaibo Qu, Lei Tang

“…To address the issues of high energy costs and inadequate system response speed in complex electricity markets, we propose an electricity price optimization model. …”
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Refined Monitoring of Water Bodies in Built-Up Areas and Analysis and Evaluation of Water Color Characteristics in Complex Urban Backgrounds by Bin Li, Yong Xie, Zui Tao, Wen Shao, Gan Qin

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