Hospital Context Determinants of Variability in Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevalence: Multi-Level Analysis by Rui Malheiro, André Amaral Gomes, Carlos Fernandes, Ana Fareleira, Ana Lebre, Dulce Pascoalinho, João Gonçalves-Pereira, José-Artur Paiva, Rita Sá-Machado

“…These results may help implement targeted interventions to achieve optimal results in each department.…”
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Multi-Objective Sensitivity Analysis of Hydraulic–Mechanical–Electrical Parameters for Hydropower System Transient Response by Yongjia Li, Yixuan Guo, Ming Li, Liuwei Lei, Huaming Hu, Diyi Chen, Ziwen Zhao, Beibei Xu

“…These findings provide a theoretical basis for optimizing the parameter selection in hydropower plants.…”
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Uniform Physics Informed Neural Network Framework for Microgrid and Its Application in Voltage Stability Analysis by Renhai Feng, Khan Wajid, Muhammad Faheem, Jiang Wang, Fazal E. Subhan, Muhammad Shoaib Bhutta

“…This paper focus on the application of Physics Informed Neural Network (PINN) for extracting parameters of photovoltaic (PV), wind, and energy storage equipment models. Accurately extracting the parameters of these models is essential for effectively controlling and optimizing the overall stability of Chongqing power system (CPS). …”
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Characteristics and influencing factors of livestock residue nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter discharge and spatial distribution of pollution potential: Case study in the Y... by Hong-tao Liu, Jia-yi Hou, Min Deng, Zhi-gang Sun

“…This study integrated field measurements and model analysis to provide new insights into livestock residue pollution control. …”
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Customizable metamaterial design for desired strain-dependent Poisson’s ratio using constrained generative inverse design network by Sukheon Kang, Hyunggwi Song, Hyun Seok Kang, Byeong-Soo Bae, Seunghwa Ryu

“…However, achieving precise control over these mechanical properties presents a challenge due to the complex relationship between geometry and mechanical performance. …”
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Eco-friendly corrosion inhibition of copper in NaCl media using Perseana americana extract: Insights from quantum and electrochemical studies by Femiana Gapsari, Saprizal Hadisaputra, Abdul Mujib Sulaiman, Eno Ebenso, Abhinay Thakur, Ashish Kumar

“…This research underscores the viability of utilizing natural plant extracts for effective corrosion control, contributing to more sustainable practices in metal protection.…”
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Role of ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets in the pathogenesis and treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2 - A Literature Review by Dominika Bąk, Julia Buszek, Piotr Czerniak, Adrianna Antoszewska, Weronika Bargiel, Halszka Wajdowicz, Mateusz Warzocha, Aldona Sokołowska

“…Conclusion: According to the recommendations, there is no single optimal nutritional model in patients with diabetes, while the use of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets can lead to the desired results and achieve therapeutic goals in patients with diabetes. …”
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Circulating MicroRNAs as Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Early Detection of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. by Magdalena B Wozniak, Ghislaine Scelo, David C Muller, Anush Mukeria, David Zaridze, Paul Brennan

“…Logistic regression with a lasso penalty was used to select a panel of microRNAs that discriminate between cases and controls. Internal validation of model discrimination was conducted by calculating the bootstrap optimism-corrected AUC for the selected model.…”
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Robotic-Assisted XRF Testing System for In-Situ Areal Density Measurement of Light-Sensitive Explosive Coatings by Chang Xu, Haibin Xu, Ke Wu, Bo Chen, Pengju Dong, Yaguang Sui, Hai Chen

“…Excitation parameters (50 kV, 20 μA) and geometric configuration (6 cm focal distance) were optimized to establish a quadratic calibration model between Ag K_α counts and areal density (0–80 mg/cm²) with high correlation (R² = 0.9987). …”
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Selenium intake is associated with gait speed in very old adults by Camila Dias Nascimento Rocha, Gilberto Simeone Henriques, Karine Aglio Vasconcelos, Lucca Ferreira Machado, Maria Aparecida Camargos Bicalho, Rodrigo Ribeiro dos Santos, Ann Kristine Jansen

“…In the total sample, 87.5% had optimal selenium plasma concentrations and no participants were deficient. …”
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The Influence of the Addition of Multi-Scale Zirconia on the Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concretes by Qilin Wang, Haifeng Liu, Yongtao Zhang, Peishuai Chen, Jianwu Gong, Yu Zhong, Ran Gao, Jinnan Lei, Haiyang Yu, Lingya Tang

“…A series of experiments were conducted to explore the influence of zirconia particle size (3860 nm and 320 nm) and varying replacement levels (0%, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%) on the workability, mechanical behavior, and microstructural characteristics of UHPC, utilizing the particle packing density model as a basis. Findings reveal that replacing 0.5% of the cement with MZ and NZ results in workability and mechanical performance comparable to the control mix. …”
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Sensitivity and specificity of an eye movement tracking-based biomarker for concussion by Uzma Samadani, Meng Li, Meng Qian, Eugene Laska, Robert Ritlop, Radek Kolecki, Marleen Reyes, Lindsey Altomare, Je Yeong Sone, Aylin Adem, Paul Huang, Douglas Kondziolka, Stephen Wall, Spiros Frangos, Charles Marmar

“…The results of eye tracking biomarker based classifier models were then validated against a dataset of individuals not used in building a model. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anticoagulants in elderly atrial fibrillation patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xingran Zhao, Jun Luo, Xuanda Pan, Linlin Fang, Chengjiang Liu

“…Statistical analysis was performed using a Bayesian random-effects network meta-analysis model to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). …”
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Rural Resilience Evaluation and Risk Governance in the Middle Reaches of the Heihe River, Northwest China: An Empirical Analysis from Ganzhou District, a Typical Irrigated Agricult... by Jing Huang, Dongqian Xue, Mei Huang

“…Taking Ganzhou District, a typical irrigated agricultural area, as a case study, the study uses the entropy weight method, resilience change rate, and obstacle degree model to analyze the rural resilience level and its changing characteristics from 1990 to 2020, identifies the key obstacle factors affecting the development of rural resilience, and proposes risk governance strategies accordingly. …”
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Modifiable factors and 10-year and lifetime cardiovascular disease risk in adults with new-onset hypertension: insights from the Kailuan cohort by Shouling Wu, Yanxiu Wang, Jiangshui Wang, Jun Feng, Furong Li, Liming Lin, Chunyu Ruan, Zhifang Nie, Jinwei Tian, Cheng Jin

“…We followed participants for incident CVD until December 2020, estimating 10-year and lifetime (age 25–95) CVD risks using the Fine-Gray competing risks model. Results Over a median follow-up of 9.81 years, adults with new-onset hypertension had higher 10-year (8.97% vs. 6.31%) and lifetime CVD risks (45.55% vs. 34.98%) compared to normotensive controls. …”
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Study of calcium-containing compounds as catalysts for the esterification of glycerol with higher carboxylic acids by Yu. L. Zotov, D. M. Zapravdina, E. V. Shishkin, Yu. V. Popov

“…A sample of a multifunctional additive was tested in a model formulation of a medical plastic compound based on polyvinyl chloride.Results. …”
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Prediction of future visceral adiposity and application to cancer research: The Multiethnic Cohort Study. by Lynne R Wilkens, Ann M Castelfranco, Kristine R Monroe, Bruce S Kristal, Iona Cheng, Gertraud Maskarinec, Meredith A Hullar, Johanna W Lampe, John A Shepherd, Adrian A Franke, Thomas Ernst, Loïc Le Marchand, Unhee Lim

“…In independent nested case-control data in MEC, we applied the concurrent and forecasted VAT models to assess association of the scores with subsequent incident breast cancer (950 pairs) and colorectal cancer (831 pairs).…”
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Potential of composite adsorbent comprising peat, limestone, zeolite, and activated carbon for the treatment of diffused soluble contaminants by Amir Detho, Mohd Arif Rosli, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Zawawi Daud, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…The Langmuir isotherm model provided the best fit for NH3-N and COD adsorption with adsorption capacities of 26.18 mg/g and 47.39 mg/g, respectively (R 2 = 0.9941 and 0.9814). …”
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Effects of replacing Laminaria japonica with mixed seaweed meal on growth performance, digestive and metabolic enzyme activities, and immune function of the sea cucumber Apostichop... by Bin Xia, Zhengyong Liu, Qingfei Li, Dongxue Xu, Ji Liu, Jinghua Chen

“…Cubic regression analysis identified an optimal substitution level of 17.28 % for maximizing growth performance. …”
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Invisible appliance promotes bone reconstruction via modulating the periodontal immune microenvironment by HiuChing Wong, Yuching Huang, Pu Yang

“…Methods SD rats were randomly divided into six groups: control, periodontitis model, scaling-0 (basic treatment), no appliance, fixed appliance, and invisible appliance. …”
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