Mesenchymal stem cells from periapical lesions modulate cytokine production by local immune cells by Marković Milan, Tomić Sergej, Đokić Jelena, Mihajlović Dušan, Vučević Dragana, Gazivoda Dragan, Duka Miloš, Čolić Miodrag

“…This question was addressed in this study in which the aim was to examine the capacity of PL-MSCs for modulating cytokine production by local immune cells. Methods. PL-MSCs were isolated from asymptomatic (as) and symptomatic (sy) PLs. …”
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Extraction of phenotypic parameters of litchi based on image processing and three-dimensional point cloud by Haibo CHEN, Xinglan XIANG, Kangye GONG, Zhengxin LI, Shunhao HUANG, Chunxi LI, Xiaofeng CAI, Shan ZENG

“…In order to solve the low efficiency problems of litchi postharvest grading, a method of extracting litchi phenotypic parameters by image processing and three-dimensional point cloud technology was proposed, to obtain a variety of phenotypic traits at one time. …”
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Improving the operation of an asymmetric inverter with magnetically coupled inductors for energy storage systems by D. V. Martynov, Y. V. Rudenko, V. V. Martynov

“…Based on these expressions, new analytical and graphical dependencies were established, illustrating relationships between the inductor parameters and the magnetic coupling coefficient of its windings. These dependencies determine the boundaries of the discontinuous conduction mode for the asymmetric inverter with a magnetically coupled inductors within its switching range. …”
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Rapid detection of volatile fatty acids in biogas slurry using near-infrared spectroscopy combined with optimized wavelength selection and partial least squares regression by Honglin Wang, Jinming Liu, Pengfei Li, Chong Tan

“…This method significantly enhances detection accuracy and stability, providing an efficient strategy for optimizing anaerobic fermentation processes.…”
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The Main Problems of the Existing Systems of Labor Motivation of Civil Servants and the Prospects for Overcoming them by N. S. Pryazhnikov, M. V. Polevaya, E. V. Kamneva

“…The research topicality is determined by the lack of systematization of the key problems associated with motivation, encouragement and reward for work that generates not only the decrease of production efficiency in different spheres, but also the increasing of workers dissatisfaction. …”
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PROBLEMS OF COMMERCIAL BANK ATM NETWORK FORMATION by J. V. Domashova

“…To determine the most efficient allocation of ATMs, the multiobjective optimization model is built by applying the principles of goal programming. …”
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An Analytical Approximation of the Stress Function for Conical Flywheels by Miguel Garcia, Onofre Orozco-López, Jesús Uribe-Chavira, Andrés Blanco-Ortega

“…The results confirmed that the proposed analytical approach provides a reliable and efficient alternative to numerical methods in the design and optimization of conical flywheels, offering practical value for early-stage engineering analysis and reducing reliance on time-intensive simulations.…”
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Three-Dimensional Phenotyping Pipeline of Potted Plants Based on Neural Radiation Fields and Path Segmentation by Xinghui Zhu, Zhongrui Huang, Bin Li

“…The results showed that the coefficient of determination (R²) values, indicating the correlation between the model traits and the true traits, ranged from 0.89 to 0.98, indicating a strong correlation. …”
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Applying Optimized ANN Models to Estimate Dew Point Pressure of Gas Condensates by Luo Han, Saeed Sarvazizi

“…Therefore, it can be said that the proposed method is efficient and effective.…”
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FORECASTING VALUES OF CHROMATICITY OF DRINKING AND SOURCE WATERS USING ARIMA MODEL AND NEURAL NETWORK by D. V. Makarov, E. A. Kantor, N. A. Krasulina, A. V. Greb, Z. Z. Berezhnova

“…Optimal configurations of ARIMA-models were determined from the results of comparing the averaged values of the root mean squared errors (RMSE); optimal configurations of ANN were determined from the results of comparing the averaged values of RMSE and correlation coefficients (CC) on the test periods.Results. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Strain Rate Dependent Flow and Fracture Behavior of 6181A-T4 Alloy Using the Johnson–Cook Model by Ecenur Öztürk, Onur Cavusoglu, Ahmet Güral

“…For a 3 mm thick 6181A-T4 aluminum alloy sheet, Johnson–Cook plasticity parameters were determined by the curve fitting method, and damage parameters were optimized using LS-OPT 7.0 software. …”
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Data Journalism in Turkey: Developing a Scale and Measuring Journalists’ Skills by Seçil Özay, Serkan Bayrakcı

“…Data journalism has recently emerged as an important method of news gathering and editing in journalism. …”
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FE simulation of the indentation deformation of SiC modified vinylester composites in respect to their abrasive wear performance

“…The steel counter bodies were covered with abrasive papers of different graining. Coefficient of friction (COF) and specific wear rate of the VE + SiC composites were determined. …”
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Plot size and number of replicates in times of sowing and cuts of millet by Cláudia Burin, Alberto Cargnelutti Filho, Bruna M. Alves, Marcos Toebe, Jéssica A. Kleinpaul

“…Each uniformity trial was divided into 24 basic experimental units (BEU) of 1 × 1 m (1 m2) and the shoot fresh matter of plants in each BEU was weighed. The Xo was determined by the method of maximum curvature of the coefficient of variation model. …”
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Synergizing neutrosophic logic with Entropy-VIKOR of MCDM for superior AWR robot selection in manufacturing by Settu K, Jayalakshmi M

“…By utilizing single-valued neutrosophic numbers, the most suitable robot can be chosen for carrying out the required welding tasks efficiently and cost-effectively, with the prospective criterion weights determined using the entropy method for subsequent analysis. …”
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Distinguishing novel coronavirus influenza A virus pneumonia with CT radiomics and clinical features by Lianyu Sui, Huan Meng, Jianing Wang, Wei Yang, Lulu Yang, Xudan Chen, Liyong Zhuo, Lihong Xing, Yu Zhang, Jingjing Cui, Xiaoping Yin

“…Abstract Objectives To differentiate novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) with influenza A virus (IAV) pulmonary infection based on computed tomography (CT) radiomics features combined with clinical feature. Methods A total of 292 patients were enrolled, as NCP determined with reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and abnormal chest CT findings and IAV pulmonary infection confirmed by nucleic acid test with pneumonia lesion in the chest CT, retrospectively. …”
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Structural equation modeling of collective decision-making's impact on group cohesion by S. Mirbagheri, A. Rafiei Atani, M. Parsanejad, R. Jafari

“…To analyze the interplay among these factors, it is essential to assess the P-value, T-value, and regression coefficient, which are determined using structural equation modeling.FINDINGS:  The goodness of fit is employed to assess the overall model fit, which is obtained as 0.469, and this criterion indicates that the overall model fit of the research model is appropriate.The regression coefficient between the variables “common rationality → collective decision-making” is 0.668, and between the variables, “collective decision-making → cohesion” is 0.550, which shows a significant positive relationship between these variables. …”
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Feedrate Fluctuation Minimization for NURBS Tool Path Interpolation Based on Arc Length Compensation and Iteration by Xing Liu, Pengxin Yu, Haiduo Chen, Bihui Peng, Zhao Wang, Fusheng Liang

“…The model for the arc length and curvature, with respect to the parameter of the NURBS tool path, is established to reduce the calculation amount required by interpolation points determination. The deviation between the theoretical and actual interpolation step length is decreased by the proposed arc length compensation method to minimize the feedrate fluctuation. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between body composition and aerobic fitness in youth soccer players by Ö. Nalbant, K. Özer

“…Background and Study Aim: The purpose of the study was to make an evaluation between aerobic fitnes (VO2max) and body composition in youth soccer players. Material and Methods: U19, U17, U16 and U15 age groups participated in the study. …”
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Evaluating Correlations between a Seaport and Its Dry Ports: Case Study of Xiamen Port in China by Jihong Chen, Yijie Fei, Fangwei Zhang, Chutao Jing

“…The paper builds an assessment indicator system on correlations between seaports and dry ports and a two-stage grey relational analysis (GRA) method through collating dry port-related literature to facilitate quantitative studies on the correlations between seaports and dry ports, namely, using two quantitative indicators of Deng’s correlation and absolute correlation to assess and determine the correlations in the development of seaports and dry ports. …”
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