Screening of 50,539 newborns for congenital hypothyroidism: optimization of TSH cut-off values and seasonal impact in clinical practice by Lixian Zhang, Kun Lin, Xinrong Han

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the incidence of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in Putian, optimize the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) screening cut-off value, and improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on TSH screening data from 50,539 newborns in Putian between July 2020 and November 2022. …”
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Measurement of Maize Leaf Phenotypic Parameters Based on 3D Point Cloud by Yuchen Su, Ran Li, Miao Wang, Chen Li, Mingxiong Ou, Sumei Liu, Wenhui Hou, Yuwei Wang, Lu Liu

“…Field validation demonstrated that the method achieves 99%, 86%, and 97% accuracy for PH, LW, and LA estimation, respectively, enabling rapid automated measurement during critical growth phases and providing an efficient solution for maize cultivation automation.…”
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Quantification of Plasmodium falciparum: validation of quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays for detection of parasites in controlled human malaria infection studies by Elizabeth Kibwana, Domtila Kimani, Nick J. Edwards, Kelvias Keter, Agnes Mutiso, Lydia Nyamako, Rose Gatheru, Adrian V. S. Hill, Philip Bejon, Philip Bejon, Katie J. Ewer, Melissa C. Kapulu, Melissa C. Kapulu

“…We also evaluated the effect of using different volumes of whole blood for DNA extraction on the assay performance.ResultsThe validation revealed: (1) specificity of 100% (n=5 independent experiments); (2) linearity with R2 values ≥ 0.98, a slope of −3.8 to −3.1, and efficiency 89–100%; (3) lower limit of detection of 0.3 parasites/microliter and lower limit of quantification of 2.6 parasites/microliter; (4) precision with both inter-assay repeatability and intra-assay reproducibility with coefficients of variation (CV) values of <10%; and (5) accuracy and good extraction efficiency of >90%. …”
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Results of experimental studies of sunflower oil purification by means of electric field in an electrostatic precipitator by Ukraintsev Maxim Mikhailovich, Lipkovich Igor Eduardovich, Gulyaev Pavel Vladimirovich, Korchagin Pavel Timofeyevich, Pyatikopov Sergey Mikhailovich, Yudaev Igor Viktorovich

“…Modern development of sunflower oil purification technologies involves improvement of existing and development of new methods and technical means, environmentally safe, accompanied by minimum energy consumption and characterised by increased indicators of technological efficiency, providing the possibility of separation of unnecessary impurities and preservation of valuable components extracted from the oil for their further use. …”
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Numerical analysis of molten iron flow and heat transfer in plumbing casting defect detection using split tracking approach by Sirawit Namchanthra, Pannita Phirommark, Tinnapob Phengpom, Jetsadaporn Priyadumkol, Wichuphan Wijitdamkerng, Watcharapong Chookaew, Chakrit Suvanjumrat, Machimontorn Promtong

“…FLOW-3D CAST software was utilised with Volume of Fluid (VOF) method to examine flow patterns during the filling and solidification process. …”
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Optimal sampling frequency and site selection for wastewater and environmental surveillance of infectious pathogens: A value of information assessment. by Isabella Impalli, Erik Bergland, Chadi M Saad-Roy, Bryan T Grenfell, Simon A Levin, D G Joakim Larsson, Ramanan Laxminarayan

“…The selection of surveillance sites, sampling frequency, and test sensitivity and specificity are crucial determinants of WES effectiveness and cost-efficiency. …”
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AI-powered segmentation of bifid mandibular canals using CBCT by Ismail Gumussoy, Kardelen Demirezer, Suayip Burak Duman, Emre Haylaz, Ibrahim Sevki Bayrakdar, Ozer Celik, Ali Zakir Syed

“…Materials and methods CBCT data were screened to identify patients with clearly visible bifid canal variations, and their DICOM files were extracted. …”
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BEBERAPA FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI REALISASI PENERIMAAN PAJAK STUDI PADA KANTOR PELAYANAN PAJAK PRATAMA SERPONG by Abdullah - Mubarok

“…While the statistical analysis used is the classic assumption test, multiple linear regression equation, correlation coefficient, multiple determination, and ujui f t test to determine the relationship and influence of these three variables.The results of the study using multiple linear regression statistical analysis showed the coefficient is positive, While the calculation of multiple correlation coefficient test showed tax penalties (x1) and the tax inspection agency (x2) have influence is in tax revenue (y) on STO Serpong. …”
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Prediction of Crop Yield by Support Vector Machine Coupled with Deep Learning Algorithm Procedures in Lower Kulfo Watershed of Ethiopia by Abebe Temesgen Ayalew, Tarun Kumar Lohani

“…The research comprised a model that is combined with machine learning procedures (ANN, random forest, and decision tree) to know efficient and appropriate crop types. The planned model is improved through conducting deep learning methods incorporated to the existing practice for different crop condition. …”
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Ceftriaxone-Loaded Liposomal Nanoparticles for Pulmonary Delivery Against Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Development and Characterization by Vijay Kumar Panthi, Kathryn E. Fairfull-Smith, Timothy J. Wells, Tony Wang, Nazrul Islam

“…Using a twin-stage impinger (TSI), the in vitro aerosolization of the formulations were carried out at a flow rate of 60 ± 5 L/min and CTX was determined by a validated HPLC method and the prepared liposomal formulations produced promising fine particle fraction (FPF) between 47 and 62%. …”
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Effect of Grain Sizes on Temperature Hysteresis of Ceramic Barium Titanate by I. L. Mylnikov, I. P. Soshnikov, A. I. Dedyk, Yu. V. Pavlova, A. S. Anokhin, A. V. Es’kov, P. Yu. Belyavskiy, A. S. Antonova, A. A. Semenov

“…One promising cooling method employs the electrocaloric effect as the most accessible and simple phenomenon among all caloric effects to implement. …”
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Predicting the effectiveness of methotrexate therapy based on basal expression of the AMP-activated protein kinase gene in the blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by E. V. Chetina, N. V. Demidova, G. A. Markova, E. P. Salyanova

“…To evaluate the radiological progression of RA, the Sharp method modified by van der Heijde was used. Gene expression in peripheral blood cells was determined by reverse transcriptase reaction and real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results and discussion. …”
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Enhanced Retinal Vessel Segmentation Using Dynamic Contrast Stretching and Mathematical Morphology on Fundus Images by El-Mehdi Chakour, Yasmine Mrad, Anass Mansouri, Yaroub Elloumi, Idriss Benatiya Andaloussi, Mohamed Hedi Bedoui, Ali Ahaitouf

“…In this study, we propose an efficient approach combining dynamic contrast stretching (DCS) method, advanced morphological operation–based segmentation, triangle thresholding, and a final postprocessing step. …”
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Mathematical modelling of flow and adsorption in a gas chromatograph by A. Cabrera-Codony, A. Valverde, K. Born, O.A.I. Noreldin, T.G. Myers

“…Finally the analytical results are compared with experimental data, showing excellent agreement. This novel method is highly efficient and is significantly faster and simpler than previous numerical approaches.…”
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Diagnostical meaning acute phase proteins in cerebrospinal liquid in children with neuroinfections by L. A. Alekseeva, N. V. Skripchenko, T. V. Bessonova

“…Developed method of express diagnostics of the severity of inflammatory damage of the brain in bacterial meningitis in children by determination in cerebrospinal liquid alpha-2-macroglobulin is described.…”
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Dynamical behavior of damaged railway sleeper subjected to moving loads: Parametric study of crack properties by Thuy-Duong Le, Le-Hung Tran

“…Additionally, a calculation model utilizing the finite element method is established and compared with the analytical model. …”
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The effectiveness of new technologies implementation in the surgical treatment of cereberal fractures of femur by A. V. Kalashikov, V. D. Malik, О. V. Kalashnikov

“…The implementation of proposed new technologies will allow to perform effective differentiated (depending on the type of fracture according to the AO classification), surgical treatment of patients, also to improve the efficiency of medical care to patients with ceresville fractures of the femur, which distinguishes the proposed method from the conventional methods of LIN.…”
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Bacteriophage efficacy in carbenemase-producing and colistin-resistant K.pneumoniae isolated from immunosuppressive patients by Serap Süzük Yıldız, Hilal Başak Erol, Özlem Ünaldı, Mert Emre Ölmez, Tuba Dal, Banu Kaşkatepe

“…The host ranges of the isolated phages and our culture phage isolates were determined using the spot test method. The next day, the planting areas were examined for bacterial growth. …”
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Biorefinery of sunflower by-products: Optimization of twin-screw extrusion for novel biostimulants by Jing Li, Hoang Khai Trinh, Lucas Tricoulet, Stéphane Ballas, Laurent Labonne, Danny Geelen, Philippe Evon

“…To improve the cost-efficiency of extraction, we determined the key procedure of TSE extraction within the production chain for biostimulants derived from sunflower bark and heads. …”
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Synthesis and evaluation of Moringa-functionalized Fe nanoparticles in water treatment via RSM by Sehrish Fatima, Naeem Abbas, Javed Iqbal, Misbah Irshad, Mian Habib Ur Rahman Mahmood, Muhammad Aadil, Muhammad Hammad Khan

“…Wastewater treatment remains a critical challenge owing to the presence of various contaminants, necessitating the development of efficient and sustainable treatment methods. Innovative coagulants with enhanced performance are crucial to resolve these concerns. …”
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