Reliability Analysis of Three-dimensional Soil Slopes Considering Spatial Variability of Soil Parameters by Wan Yukuai, Zhou Yuqi, Shao Linlan, Wang Yuke, Zhang Fei

“…To address these limitations, this study employs the covariance matrix decomposition method to generate 3D lognormal random fields for soil parameters, enabling efficient modeling of spatial variability. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is refined with enhanced termination criteria and integrated with the 3D Bishop method to search for the minimum factor of safety (F). …”
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Synergistic effects of mesenchymal stem cells and their secretomes with scaffolds in burn wound healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies by Amir Hossein Aghayan, Davood Mohammadi, Amir Atashi, Zahra Jamalpoor

“…Statistical analysis employed a random-effects model. Sensitivity analysis, publication bias assessment, and subgroup analysis addressed heterogeneity. …”
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Spatio-temporal Variation and Influencing Factors of CO2 Emission at County Scale in Shaanxi Province Based on Land Use Change by Cao Zhouliang, Zhang Xinrong, Yuan Xuefeng, Chen Jinhong

“…[Conclusion] Low-carbon development should be promoted in Shaanxi Province by formulating differentiated regional carbon emission reduction plans, optimizing the land use structure, controlling the expansion of construction land, and by enhancing public awareness of low-carbon environmental protection.…”
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Aspirin for the extended prevention of venous thromboembolism: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis by Michele Carron, Enrico Tamburini, Tommaso Pettenuzzo, Francesco Zarantonello, Elena Campello, Paolo Navalesi, Paolo Simioni

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, following PRISMA guidelines, to evaluate aspirin’s efficacy and safety for extended VTE prevention. …”
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A meta-analysis of the effects of plyometric training on muscle strength and power in martial arts athletes by Qin Yuan, Nuannuan Deng, Kim Geok Soh

“…Effect sizes (ESs) were calculated using a random-effects model based on weighted and averaged standardized mean differences. …”
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Design of an Immersive Basketball Tactical Training System Based on Digital Twins and Federated Learning by Xiongce Lv, Ye Tao, Yifan Zhang, Yang Xue

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the experimental group achieved 35.2% higher tactical execution accuracy (TEA) (<i>p</i> < 0.01), 1.8 s faster decision making (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and 47% improved team coordination efficiency compared to the controls. The hierarchical federated learning framework (trajectory ε = 0.8; physiology ε = 0.3) maintained model precision loss at 2.4% while optimizing communication efficiency by 23%, ensuring privacy preservation. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Dentistry: Transforming Research into Clinical Impact by Robert ILEŞAN, Paul FARAGO

“…Our transdisciplinary studies leveraged AI models to analyze biomarkers from biosensors, such as running speech and continuous handwriting, revealing distinct patterns between PD patients and controls. …”
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Association between the estimated glucose disposal rate and the occurrence of major cardiovascular events and stroke by Yue-Yang Zhang, Qin Wan

“…The RCS analysis identifies an optimal eGDR threshold of 9.92. Additionally, the ROC demonstrates that incorporating eGDR significantly enhances the diagnostic efficacy compared to the basic model and other positive controls. …”
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G × E Interaction and stability analysis to identify resistant mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) genotypes against Boeremia leaf spot using AMMI and GGE biplot analysis by Uzma Rashid, Mohammad Irfan, Mohd Ashraf Bhat, Mohammad Najeeb Mughal, Sajad Un Nabi, Abdel-Halim I. Ghazy, Abdullah A. Al-Doss

“…The Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) model, in conjunction with the GGE biplot, effectively analyzed genotype-environment interactions and identified optimal evaluation sites and “mega-environments” for BLS resistance. …”
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Effects of Land Use Transition on Ecosystem Service Values in Wuling Mountain Region in Chongqing City by Zhang Chuanhua, Zhou Miao, Liu Li, Wang Zhongshu, Deng Wei

“…We suggest increasing the area of garden land and forest land, and strictly controlling the abandonment of cultivated land during the time when adjustments are made to agricultural practices and structure.…”
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Correlation between physical activity levels and the risk of cognitive impairment in Chinese older adults by Feng-Wei Dong, Feng-Wei Dong, Dong-Hui Wang, Yu-Jie Chang, Li-Xu Tang

“…In the model that fully controlled for all confounding variables, the risk ratio was further reduced to 30.7% (HR = 0.693, 95%CI: 0.571–0.841) in the moderate-intensity physical activity group and 9.7% (HR = 0.903, 95% CI: 0.809–1.007) in the high-intensity group. …”
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ZPTM: Zigzag Path Tracking Method for Agricultural Vehicles Using Point Cloud Representation by Shuang Yang, Engen Zhang, Yufei Liu, Juan Du, Xiang Yin

“…Based on these tests, a regression model was established to optimize these parameters for achieving accurate and smooth movement. …”
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Research on Value Co-Creation Evolution Mechanism of Cross-Border Cooperation in Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry by Jinhuan Tang, Yiming Chen, Dan Zhao, Shoufeng Ji

“…Therefore, this paper constructs a value co-creation evolutionary game model of the innovation ecosystem of the ICV industry with the automotive enterprise, an intelligent automotive solution provider and the government as players, and applies prospect theory to optimize the tripartite evolutionary game. …”
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The effect of electronic money and new payment instruments on the monetary aggregation variables and the role of banks in inflation and liquidity by Ali Rahbar, Hadi Rahmani Fazli, Parviz Davoodi, Hosein Samsami Mazraeh Akhond

“…Also, banks play a significant role in these variables by controlling the amount of payment instruments and innovations in them. …”
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HIV drug resistance following pre-exposure prophylaxis failure among key populations in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Evariste Molimbou, Naomi-Karell Etame, Christelle Aude Ka’e, Collins Chenwi Ambe, Alex Durand Nka, Pamela Patricia Tueguem, Aurelie Minelle Kengni Ngueko, Rachel Audrey Nayang Mundo, Désiré Takou, Jean-De-Dieu Anoubissi, Zacheaus Zeh Akiy, David Anouar Kob Ye Same, Duplextine Aimée Ngougo, Serges Billong, Carlo-Federico Perno, Nicaise Ndembi, Joseph Fokam

“…Background: Key populations (KP) are highly vulnerable to HIV acquisition and account for 70% of new infections worldwide. To optimize HIV prevention among KP, the World Health Organization recommends the combination of emtricitabine plus tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). …”
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The Design of a Vision-Assisted Dynamic Antenna Positioning Radio Frequency Identification-Based Inventory Robot Utilizing a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Manipulator by Abdussalam A. Alajami, Rafael Pous

“…Addressing this challenge, we introduce an advanced RFID-based inventory robot that integrates a 3-degree-of-freedom (3DOF) manipulator with vision-assisted dynamic antenna positioning to optimize tag detection performance. This autonomous system leverages a pretrained You Only Look Once (YOLO) model to detect objects in real time, employing forward and inverse kinematics to dynamically orient the RFID antenna toward identified items. …”
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Addressing underestimated carbon monoxide emissions in Taiwan using CMAQ and impacts on local ozone concentration by Chieh-Sen Tsai, Ping-Chieh Huang, Hsin-Chih Lai, John C. Lin, Hui-Ming Hung

“…CO is significantly underestimated in the current air quality model using Taiwan Emission Data System 9.0 (TEDS 9.0) for Taiwan. …”
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Transportation carbon emission efficiency network formation mechanism and spatial structural complexity analysis: Evidence from China by Lin Liu, Yuming Liu, Rong Zhao

“…This study employs the super-efficiency SBM model and social network analysis to examine the mechanistic formation of carbon emission networks, emphasizing temporal and gradient distribution patterns of efficiency networks, spatial transfer pathways, efficiency evolution characteristics, and the complexity of microstructures. …”
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Electroconvulsive therapy generates a postictal wave of spreading depolarization in mice and humans by Zachary P. Rosenthal, Joseph B. Majeski, Ala Somarowthu, Davin K. Quinn, Britta E. Lindquist, Mary E. Putt, Antoneta Karaj, Chris G. Favilla, Wesley B. Baker, Golkoo Hosseini, Jenny P. Rodriguez, Mario A. Cristancho, Yvette I. Sheline, C. William Shuttleworth, Christopher C. Abbott, Arjun G. Yodh, Ethan M. Goldberg

“…Historically, the clinical benefits of ECT have been attributed to generating a controlled seizure; however, the underlying neurobiology is understudied and unresolved. …”
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Device Substantiation for Generating Artificial Rain Drops by Pneumohydraulic Liquid Spraying by V. P. Gorobey, V. Y. Moskalevich, Z. A. Godzhaev

“…(Research purpose) To determine the technological parameters of a pneumohydraulic device for spraying liquids to obtain controlled dispersive artificial rain and substantiate the choice of its optimal technical parameters depending on the operating modes. …”
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