How to interpret and use the results of epidemiological studies in healthcare practice. Methodological Rationale by S. A. Shalnova, Yu. A. Balanova, V. G. Vilkov, A. A. Zelenina, S. E. Evstifeeva, A. E. Imaeva, A. V. Kapustina, N. S. Karamnova, M. B. Kotova, V. A. Kutsenko, S. A. Maksimov, G. A. Muromtseva, O. B. Shvabskaya, E. B. Yarovaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…The methodological rationale contains a description of epidemiological research methods, provides an analysis of the key concepts of epidemiology (population, sample, risk factor (RF)), in the context of  prevention priorities, as well as describes each of the main RFs for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Sustainable geopolymer footpath block using kaolin mining waste as fine aggregate with bagasse fly ash and coal fly ash as precursor by Kitisak Vongsook, Aroondet Boonsung, Itthikorn Phummiphan, Suksun Horpibulsuk, Veena Phunpeng, Teerasak Yaowarat, Kanchana Hiranwatthana, Arul Arulrajah

“…Microstructural analysis revealed that combining BFA substitution and the optimal KMW/P ratio created a dense geopolymer matrix with low porosity, enhancing the material's strength and durability. …”
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Prospects for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in the Provision of New Types of Insurance in the Republic of Uzbekistan by A. B. Abdusalomov

“…This article is devoted to the issues of effective application of advanced information and communication technologies in the insurance activities of the Republic of Uzbekistan. …”
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Reforms in the Field of Statistics of the Republic of Uzbekistan: Results and Development Prospects by B. A. Begalov, O. T. Mamadaliev

“…In particular, the authors noted that at present in the statistical industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan a whole range of measures has already been carried out, which made it possible to achieve certain results in the republican and international ratings.The article shows that a solid regulatory and legal framework has been created for the effective development of the statistical sphere of the Republic of Uzbekistan.The authors’ studies show that reforms in the field of statistics of the Republic of Uzbekistan are carried out in such areas as improving the organizational and legal infrastructure, developing the statistical infrastructure, establishing optimal interaction between providers and users of statistical data, effectively developing the information and communication infrastructure, improving sectoral and regional statistics, improving the quality of training and comprehensive development of personnel, improving the country’s indicators in the Index of the statistical capacity of the World Bank countries.The article tells that thanks to the openness and transparency of statistical data, users have free access to relevant statistical information, and these results are highly appreciated not only by domestic, but also by foreign users and, most importantly, by the international statistical community.The authors note that recently a lot of work has been done to bring a number of indicators of macroeconomic and social statistics, methods of statistical assessment of the shadow economy, statistics of tourism, employment, environmental accounting, transport, public finance and other sectors in line with the requirements of international standards, a thorough preparation for censuses (population, agriculture, business), etc.Purpose. …”
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Forecasting Western Corn Rootworm (<i>Diabrotica virgifera virgifera</i> LeConte) Density and Non-Chemical Control of Larvae: A Practical Review by Levente Vörös, Rita Ábrahám, Wogene Solomon, Gyula Pinke

“…Biological control methods have now emerged to the forefront in creating sustainable agriculture. In this review, we carried out an extensive literature analysis on methods for forecasting WCRs and evaluated the practical applicability of the latest non-chemical control methods targeting its larvae. …”
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Digital Technologies Are a Strong Basis for Improving the Statistical Activities of the Republic of Uzbekistan by B. A. Begalov, I. E. Zhukovskaya, Sh. G. Odilov

“…Based on the conducted research, the authors concluded that in order to improve the national statistical system of the Republic of Uzbekistan, it is necessary to widely use advanced technological solutions using a full range of digital mechanisms, including innovative approaches to automating the processes of collecting and processing statistical information, creating the possibility of searching and obtaining statistical and analytical data in an interactive form for short periods of time, organizing interaction between statistical bodies and other ministries and departments of the country.The authors of the paper also noted that all processes for the effective introduction of digital technologies in the statistical sphere are carried out within the framework of the «Digital Uzbekistan – 2030» strategy and in accordance with the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. …”
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Multi-cancer early detection tests for general population screening: a systematic literature review by Ros Wade, Sarah Nevitt, Yiwen Liu, Melissa Harden, Claire Khouja, Gary Raine, Rachel Churchill, Sofia Dias

“…Objective To undertake a systematic literature review of the clinical effectiveness evidence on blood-based multi-cancer early detection tests for screening. …”
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Reduced-Order Decomposition and Coordination Approach for Markov-Based Stochastic Unit Commitment With Distributed Wind Farms by Niranjan Raghunathan, Zongjie Wang, Mikhail A. Bragin, Peter B. Luh, Bing Yan, Tianqiao Zhao, Meng Yue

“…In order to reduce the MSUC&#x2019;s complexity, the problem is decomposed into approximate area problems (AAP), where each AAP utilizes a reduced, area-centric uncertainty set created using principal component analysis. Furthermore, the AAPs consider the binary commitment variables of only the local units, thus rendering much reduced complexity than the original MSUC. …”
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Energy landscape shaping for robust control of atoms in optical lattices by C A Weidner, S P O’Neil, E A Jonckheere, F C Langbein, S G Schirmer

“…We leverage a digital mirror device (DMD) to shape optical potentials, creating complex energy landscapes. To achieve a desired objective, such as efficient quantum state transfer, we formulate a novel hybrid optimization approach that effectively handles both continuous (laser power) and discrete (DMD pixel activation) control parameters. …”
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Acute complications after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for treatment of cuff arthropathy versus fracture by Chase T. Nelson, Isabel Shaffrey, James Satalich, Haleigh Hopper, Conor O’Neill, Carl Edge, Brady Ernst, Jennifer L Vanderbeck

“…These findings improve our understanding of the effectiveness of an increasingly popular surgical intervention due to the use of a large database analysis to identify short-term complications and risk factors. …”
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Creation of the Indigenous Support Line for health system navigation and culturally safe access to care: a quality improvement project by Kienan Williams, Cheryl Sheldon, Casey Eagle Speaker, Amber Ruben, Nadine McRee, Richard T Oster, Andrea Jackson, Lori Meckelborg, Sharon Berry, Madelaine Robillard, Kevin Osiowy, Alberta Health Services Wisdom Council Members

“…The percentage of calls answered or abandoned within 10 min was tracked as a key measure for quality improvement, coupled with a patient survey to measure access, accessibility, effectiveness and safety that included several open-ended questions that were treated as qualitative data and analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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Water Tourism: A Solution for Sustainable Development and Water Resource Conservation in Qazvin Province by Sayedh Marzie Hosseini, mohammad hasan saeedi motlagh, Seyedeh Samin Farabi, Fatemeh Borzoo Jirandehi, Shima Kabiri, Behzad Ghiasi

“…Simultaneously, by attracting tourists and creating alternative livelihoods, it is possible to prevent high-water-consuming activities and achieve sustainable development by reducing water consumption.…”
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Predicting layer thicknesses by numerical simulation for meniscus-guided coating of organic photovoltaics by Fabian Gumpert, Annika Janßen, Christoph J. Brabec, Hans-Joachim Egelhaaf, Jan Lohbreier, Andreas Distler

“…Consequently, this CFD model can effectively substitute time-consuming and expensive experiments, which currently have to be performed manually in the laboratory for a multitude of novel material systems, and thus supports highly accelerated material research. …”
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Assessing the consistency of CT-based ventilation imaging under noise reduction processing with simulated quantum noise using a nonrigid alveoli phantom by Shin Miyakawa, Hiraku Fuse, Kenji Yasue, Norikazu Koori, Masato Takahashi, Hiroki Nosaka, Shunsuke Moriya, Fumihiro Tomita, Tatsuya Fujisaki

“…Additionally, to evaluate the ventilation function of each voxel, we compared two-dimensional histograms of CTVIref, CTVInoise, CTVImed and CTVIcnn.Statistical analysis usedCohen's kappa coefficient and Spearman's correlation were used to assess the agreement between CTVIref and each of the following: CTVInoise, CTVImed, and CTVIcnn.ResultsCTVIcnn significantly improved categorical consistency and voxel-level correlation of CTVI, particularly under high-noise conditions (150 HU), outperforming both CTVInoise and CTVImed.ConclusionsCNN-based denoising effectively improved the accuracy and robustness of CTVI under quantum noise.…”
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Artificial intelligence for screening and early diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasms in the context of centralization of the laboratory service in the region by S. I. Panin, V. A. Suvorov, A. V. Zubkov, S. A. Bezborodov, A. A. Panina, N. V. Kovalenko, A. R. Donsckaia, I. G. Shushkova, A. V. Bykov, Ya. A. Marenkov

“…The creation of software based on the selected algorithm will make it possible to clarify the real effectiveness of machine learning on a larger population of patients with pancreatic neoplasms.…”
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A Secure Approach Out-of-Band for e-Bank with Visual Two-Factor Authorization Protocol by Laerte Peotta de Melo, Dino Macedo Amaral, Robson de Oliveira Albuquerque, Rafael Timóteo de Sousa Júnior, Ana Lucila Sandoval Orozco, Luis Javier García Villalba

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Exploring the use of retrieval-augmented generation models in higher education: A pilot study on artificial intelligence-based tutoring by Renáta Németh, Annamária Tátrai, Miklós Szabó, Péter Tibor Zaletnyik, Árpád Tamási

“…Students used the tutor effectively, intuitively finding the most appropriate use for themselves. …”
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State of local immunity in patients with furunculosis by M.M. Popov, D.S. Samusenko, O.V. Ohnivenko

“…It should be noted that in determining the effective treatment tactics for patients with furunculosis, the above-mentioned processes are of leading importance. …”
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Predicting Financial Distress through Ranking Working Capital Management Components Using Random Forest Algorithm by Pouya Sadeghi, Daryush Farid, Hamid Reza Mirzaei, Abolfazl Dehghani

“…If the company's management did not effectively address this issue, other problems could likely arise, ultimately pushing the business entity into a state of financial distress. …”
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Eye contact based engagement prediction for efficient human–robot interaction by Magnus Jung, Ahmed Abdelrahman, Thorsten Hempel, Basheer Al-Tawil, Qiaoyue Yang, Sven Wachsmuth, Ayoub Al-Hamadi

“…Additionally, models for more nuanced engagement classification are introduced, showcasing the effectiveness of this minimalistic feature set. These models provide a robust foundation for future research, advancing robotic systems and deepening understanding of HRI, for example by improving real-time social cue detection and creating adaptive engagement strategies in HRI.…”
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