Adjusting for covariates representing potential confounders, mediators, or competing predictors in the presence of measurement error: Dispelling a potential misapprehension and ins... by David M. Klurfeld, Nikhil V. Dhurandhar, Xiaoxin Yu, David B. Allison, Carmen D. Tekwe, Diana M. Thomas, Roger S. Zoh, Colby J. Vorland

“…Although this limitation is sometimes noted, these variables are still often modeled as covariates without formal correction or sincere dialogue about measurement unreliability potentially weakening the validity of statistical conclusions. …”
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The impact of energy prices on electric vehicle adoption: From a perspective of consumer expectations by Xiaolei Zhao, Xuemei Li, Anqi Wang, Jianjun Fang

“…It employs a discrete choice model integrated with a regression discontinuity design to analyse the differential impacts of gasoline and electricity prices on EV adoption across 50 Chinese cities from 2010 to 2020. …”
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In vivo pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study and cutoff of florfenicol against Riemerella anatipestifer in ducks by Hui-Lin Zhang, Fa-Lei Li, Hui-Yang Chen, Ding-Mei Qin, Shu-Jun Sun, Meng-Meng Zhang, Huan-Zhong Ding, Yong Liu

“…R. anatipestifer is mainly controlled through antimicrobial chemotherapy. This study investigated the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) integration of florfenicol (FF) against R. anatipestifer by establishing a systemic infection model in ducks. …”
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Distributionally robust hybrid energy management in smart mining using process-coupled primal-dual mirror descent by Dawei Wang, Yifei Li, Cheng Gong, Tianle Li, Fang Wang, Shanna Luo, Jun Li

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Rapid Holocene deposition in the Mackenzie Trough and Barrow Canyon areas in the western Arctic Ocean by Masanobu Yamamoto, Kenta Suzuki, Masafumi Murayama, Laura Gemery, Koji Seike, Leonid Polyak, Young Jin Joe, Shoma Uchida, Minoru Kobayashi, Jonaotaro Onodera, Keiji Horikawa, Yuhji Yamamoto, Takayuki Omori, Michinobu Kuwae, Tomohisa Irino, Yutaka Y. Watanabe, Motoyo Itoh, Eiji Watanabe

“…Using these local radiocarbon reservoir age and the conventional ages of mollusk shell samples, we established the age-depth models by the Bayesian method. The optimal ΔR values were 598, 511, 65, and –60 years at the MT1, MT2, BC2, and BC2-2 sites, respectively. …”
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Comparison of Stromal Vascular Fraction and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Protection of Renal Function in a Rodent Model of Ischemic Acute Kidney Injury by Joomin Aum, Myoung Jin Jang, Yu Seon Kim, Bo Hyun Kim, Dong Hyeon An, Jae Hyeon Han, Nayoung Suh, Choung-Soo Kim, Dalsan You

“…We compared the abilities of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) and adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC), injected via three different routes, to protect renal function in a rodent model of ischemic AKI. Methods. Ninety male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 9 groups: sham, nephrectomy control, AKI control, transaortic renal arterial SVF injection, renal parenchymal SVF injection, tail venous SVF injection, transaortic renal arterial ADSC injection, renal parenchymal ADSC injection, and tail venous ADSC injection groups. …”
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Monitoring of Early Stage Disease in Australian General Practice: Tackling Preventable Blindness within a Chronic Care Model by Lisa Crossland, Deborah Askew, Robert Ware, Peter Cranstoun, Paul Mitchell, Andrew Bryett, Claire Jackson

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Research on matching of 102-type coupler with secondary suspension parameters of heavy-haul locomotives by MA Qun, SHENG Longjiang, YAO Yuan, WANG Shanshuo, ZHONG Wensheng

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A Web-Based Lifestyle-Related Course for People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: Quantitative Evaluation of Course Completion, Satisfaction, and Lifestyle Changes Among Participants... by Maggie Yu, Sandra Neate, Steve Simpson-Yap, Rebekah Davenport, William Bevens, George Jelinek, Jeanette Reece

“…This study evaluated engagement with our 6-week lifestyle-related course (Multiple Sclerosis Online Course; MSOC) by participants enrolled in a large, international randomized controlled trial, as well as preliminary outcomes. …”
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Smart prediction of rock crack opening displacement from noisy data recorded by distributed fiber optic sensing by Shuai Zhao, Shao-Qun Lin, Dao-Yuan Tan, Hong-Hu Zhu, Zhen-Yu Yin, Jian-Hua Yin

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Region versus query based instance segmentation models: application to the estimation of aggregated TiO2 particles size distribution measured by SEM by Paul Monchot, Loïc Coquelin, Nicolas Fischer

“…Although, it is necessary to help improving state-of-the-art models, it remains far from critical industrial application where accurate measurement is required to ensure optimal process control, quality assurance and safety. …”
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Integrating Training Pills and Flipped Classroom Model to Enhance B2-Level Writing Skills in EFL Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Jose Maria Felix Martinez, Nadia Safeer, Lubna Choudhry, Mohammed H. Alaqad

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating "training pills" into the Flipped Classroom model to enhance B2-level writing skills. The research adopts a quasi-experimental design conducted over two academic years (2020-2022) in Seville, Spain. …”
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Thermal Design and Simulation of High Power Press-pack IGBT Module by XIAO Hongxiu, DOU Zechun, PENG Yongdian

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Analysis and Optimisation of Ride Vibration of a Heavy-Duty Truck Based on a Vertical-Pitch-Roll Driver-Vehicle Coupled Dynamic Model by Peng Guo, Jiewei Lin, Zefeng Lin, Jinlu Li, Chi Liu, Tao Zhang

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ARBOALVO: A Bayesian spatiotemporal learning and predictive model for dengue cases in the endemic Northeast city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. by Mariane Branco Alves, Rafael Santos Erbisti, Aline Araújo Nobre, Taynãna César Simões, Alessandre de Medeiros Tavares, Márcia Cristina Melo, Rodrigo Moreira Pedreira, Jan Pierre Martins de Araújo, Marilia Sá Carvalho, Nildimar Alves Honório

“…Estimating the risk of dengue through statistical models that consider simultaneous variability in space and time provides more realistic estimates of transmission dynamics, facilitating the identification of priority areas for intervention focused on surveillance and control. …”
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Predicting aflatoxin contamination in white and yellow maize using Vis/NIR spectroscopy combined with PCA-LDA and PLSR models through aquaphotomics approaches by William Appaw, John-Lewis Zinia Zaukuu, Balkis Aouadi, Eric Tetteh Mensah, Ibok Nsa Oduro, Zoltan Kovacs

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Modeling and Simulation on the Hybrid Solution of Static Var Generator and Synchronous Condenser for Unlocking Power Output Limitation of Wind Farms Integrated into Weak Grid by Haiyang Liang, Yanbin Zhang, Shuran Liu, Jianling Wu, Jifeng Fan, Yi Zhang, Junjie Yu, Tianlong Zhang, Ziyi Zhu

“…However, after adopting the hybrid control of the SC and SVG, the wind farm operates stably. …”
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IMPROVE OF UNCERTAIN MICROSATELLITE MAGNETIC CLEANLINESS BASED ON MAGNETIC FIELD SPATIAL HARMONICS COMPENSATION by Б.І. Кузнецов, Т.Б. Нікітіна, І.В. Бовдуй, К.В. Чуніхін, В.В. Коломієць, Б.Б. Кобилянський

“…Prediction model and location of compensating units in spherical coordinates as well as multipole harmonic coefficients of dipoles, quadrupoles and octupoles are calculated during prediction and control of uncertain microsatellite MC. …”
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Developing and presenting a mathematical model for the purpose of organizational culture architecture based on creating alignment between the strategic reference points of organiza... by Elyas hasanzadeh Shweili, Mir Mehrdad peidaie, Ali reza Rezghi Rostami

“…The results showed that a total of 4 dimensions, 12 components and 57 evaluation criteria and several sub-criteria were identified, which include antecedents (business strategy, leadership, organizational structure, technology, human resources strategy), process (organizational culture, change strategy), results (individual, group results, organizational performance), outcome (public accountability, increase in social capital); and the model obtained in the organizations of the Islamic Revolution Foundation of the Underprivileged (Mostazafan Foundation) has been tested and finally the characteristics and applicability of this model in simulation and prediction of the optimal organizational culture based on creating alignment between the strategic reference points of the organizational elements has been evaluated. …”
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Power System Portfolio Selection and CO₂ Emission Management Under Uncertainty Driven by a DNN-Based Stochastic Model by Carlo Mari, Carlo Lucheroni, Nabangshu Sinha, Emiliano Mari

“…A model is proposed to investigate the effects of power generation source diversification and CO₂ emission control in the presence of dispatchable fossil fuel sources and non-dispatchable carbon-free renewables. …”
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