Apply Ridge Regression Model to Predict the Lateral Velocity Difference of Tight Reservoirs by HAN Longfei, ZHANG Yongfei, WANG Miaomiao, LI Yu

“…The Pearson correlation coefficient method is used to determine the correlation between each logging curve and the lateral wave time lag and the collinearity between each logging curve. …”
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Association between annual changes and visit-to-visit variability of serum uric acid and the kidney outcome in a general population by Jian Liu, Yuhua Ma, Geping Yu, Weiming Wang

“…Background To determine whether variability of serum uric acid (UA) is associated with risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a healthy population.Methods Retrospective, longitudinal cohort study was conducted at a health examination center in China. …”
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Fluoroquinolones and glucocorticoids as risk factors for cranial cruciate ligament disease in Retrievers by Jessica Bunch, Kate KuKanich, Jimena Kilian, Alexa Korsberg, Butch KuKanich, Steven Martinez

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine if a higher proportion of Retrievers with cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) had previous systemic exposure to fluoroquinolones or glucocorticoids compared to Retrievers without CCLD.AnimalsClient-owned, Labrador and Golden Retrievers and Retriever crosses, aged 2–12 years old, were enrolled from Kansas State University and Washington State University with CCLD (cases) and without CCLD (nCCLD; healthy controls).MethodsThe study was designed as a retrospective, multi-institutional case–control study. …”
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Testosterone deficiency and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Irina A. Khripun, Sergey V. Vorobyev, Yanina Allahverdieva

“…AIMS: To evaluate the effects of hypogonadism on the formation and progression of NAFLD in men with type 2 DM. METHODS: The study included 90 men with type 2 DM [age 54 (49–57) years]. …”
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Peculiarities of U(VI) sorption on composites containing hydrated titanium dioxide and potassium-cobalt hexacyanoferrate(II) by O. V. Perlova, Yu. S. Dzyazko, A. A. Malinovska, A. V. Palchik

“…Modifying of hydrogel followed its transformation to xerogel provides the formation of potassium-cobalt hexacyanoferrate(II) nanoparticles (up to 10 nm), which are not washed out in aqueous media due to encapsulation in hydrated oxide. A number of the methods for sample characterization were used in this work: transmission electronic microscopy for vizualization of embedded nanoparticles, optical microscopy to measure granule size, FT-IR spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy for chemical analysis of the samples, potentiometric titration to estimate ion exchange properties, and spectrophotometric analysis of the solution to determine U(VI) concentration. …”
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Construction and Evaluation of a Cross-Regional and Cross-Year Monitoring Model for Millet Canopy Phenotype Based on UAV Multispectral Remote Sensing by Peng Zhao, Yuqiao Yan, Shujie Jia, Jie Zhao, Wuping Zhang

“…The results showed that single-site modeling achieved coefficients of determination (<i>R</i>²) of up to 0.95, with mean relative errors of 10–15% in independent validations. …”
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Novice Inter-Rater Reliability on the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) After a 4-Hour Training Session by Brent Harper, Adrian Aron

“… # Study Design Inter-rater reliability study. # Methods Two novice raters received training on assessing movement using the SFMA. …”
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P-60 CAN A DOPPLER ULTRASOUND PREDICT VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE AND CORRELATE WITH THE MELD 3.0 SCORE IN LIVER CIRRHOSIS PATIENTS? A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY by Lucia Amairani Robles Casanova, Gabriela Bretón Arroy, Maria Rosario Herrero Maceda, Scherezada Maria Isabel Mejía Loza

“…Individual correlation analysis was conducted between the hemodynamic variables and the MELD 3.0 score using Spearman's correlation coefficient. A Mann-Whitney test was performed to determine the association between HAV and variceal hemorrhage based on non-normal distribution data. …”
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Predictive value of the serum procalcitonin level for fulminant virus-associated encephalopathy by Lilin Huang, Xiaole Yang, Jing Li, Shumei Peng

“…Clinical data were analyzed, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the prognostic value of the selected variables. …”
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Pregnant women’s knowledge, attitudes and perceptions toward umbilical cord blood banking by Sarah Sadi, Ahmad Darwish, Hesham Abdel-Hady, Doaa Alemam, Sohier Yahia, Nora El-Tantawy

“…The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient approach was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaire. …”
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Clinical and electroencephalographic correlations in patients with cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke in early recovery period of disease by S. O. Medvedkova

“…To evaluate the functional state of the brain on the 10th day of CIHS, computer electroencephalography was performed with the determination of the parameters as for spectral analysis of the bioelectric activity of the brain. …”
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Dorsal cortex line is more reliable than transepicondylar axis for rotation in revision total knee arthroplasty with severe bone loss by Mikhail Salzmann, Ellen Kropp, Robert Prill, Nikolai Ramadanov, Marco Adriani, Roland Becker

“…Aims: The transepicondylar axis is a well-established reference for the determination of femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). …”
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Evaluating the perspectives of ChatGPT and Gemini on glenohumeral osteoarthritis management by Michael Megafu, DO, MPH, Omar Guerrero, BS, Rafay Hasan, BS, Larry Hunt, MBA, Devri Langhelm, BS, Benning Le, MS, Xinning Li, MD, Robert Kelly, IV, MD, Robert L. Parisien, MD, Antonio Cusano, MD

“…This study sought to evaluate Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) and Gemini's capacity to make quality medical recommendations regarding glenohumeral osteoarthritis, weighing them against the recommendations established in the Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Methods: The 2020 AAOS CPGs, a widely recognized and respected source, were the basis for determining recommended and nonrecommended treatments in this study. …”
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Analyzing Satellite Imagery to Target Tuberculosis Control Interventions in Densely Urbanized Areas of Kigali, Rwanda: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study by Mauro Faccin, Caspar Geenen, Michiel Happaerts, Sien Ombelet, Patrick Migambi, Emmanuel André

“…These findings could be used to efficiently guide targeted ACF interventions.…”
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FORMALIZATION OF THE PROBLEM OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION NETWORKS AT THE STAGE OF REENGINEERING by Vladimir Beskorovainyi, Lyudmyla Kolesnyk, Dmytro Yevstrat

“…The following methods are used: system approach, theories of systems, theories of usefulness, theories of decision-making, system design, optimization and operations research. …”
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WHY BETA-BLOCKERS ARE NOT PRESCRIBED TO PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT? by S. N. Tereshchenko, I. V. Zhirov

“…Aim. To determine indications for differential prescription of beta-blockers in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and to study efficacy and safety of beta-blockers therapy.Material and Methods. …”
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Simulation and optimization of heat transfer in underground in-situ shale upgrading by LI Yuan, ZHONG Anhai, QIAN Qin, YU Denglang, ZHANG Yuzhe, ZHONG Yanlei, WANG Dan

“…In-situ heating and upgrading technology is a key method to improve the recovery efficiency of shale oil and gas with medium-low maturity. …”
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Hair of the dog: Obtaining samples from coyotes and wolves noninvasively by David E. Ausband, Julie Young, Barbara Fannin, Michael S. Mitchell, Jennifer L. Stenglein, Lisette P. Waits, John A. Shivik

“…Eliciting rubbing behavior from coyotes and wolves using lures has advantages over opportunistic genetic sampling methods (e.g., scat transects) because it elicits a behavior that deposits a hair sample at a fixed sampling location, thereby increasing the efficiency of sampling for these canids. …”
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Enhancing Power Quality in Standalone Microgrids Powered by Wind and Battery Systems Using HO Algorithm Based Super Twisting Sliding Mode Controllers by Sana Sahbani, Oumnia Licer, Hassane Mahmoudi, Abdennebi Hasnaoui, Mustapha Kchikach

“…To mitigate these issues, a control strategy utilizing Super Twisting Sliding Mode (STSM) controllers tuned by the Hippopotamus Optimization Algorithm (HOA) is proposed. The HOA algorithm efficiently determines optimal STSM controller parameters, leading to improved system performance and stability. …”
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Innovative Flood Impact Monitoring and Harvest Analysis in Oil Palm Plantations Utilizing Geographic Information Systems and Deep Learning by Supattra Puttinaovarat, Supaporn Chai-Arayalert, Wanida Saetang, Kanit Khaimook, Sasikarn Plaiklang, Paramate Horkaew

“…This research aims to develop a method and application for inspecting oil palm plantations impacted by floods during harvesting. …”
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