An innovative modelling technique for bimodal soil water characteristic curve under wetting process by Nura Bello, Alfrendo Satyanaga, Sonny Irawan, Qian Zhai, Nurly Gofar, Jong Kim

“…The results of the statistical analysis indicate that the coefficient of determination (R 2) is close to 1.0 and root mean square error (RMSE) is approaching 0. …”
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Quantitative Prediction of Low-Permeability Sandstone Grain Size Based on Conventional Logging Data by Deep Neural Network-Based BP Algorithm by Hongjun Fan, Xiaoqing Zhao, Zongjun Wang, Zheqing Zhang, Ao Chang

“…The best model was obtained by using decision tree, support vector machine, shallow and deep neural networks to model the median rock grain size and predict neighboring wells, and a comparative analysis showed that for the problem of predicting the median rock grain size in low-permeability sandstone reservoirs, the deep neural network improved significantly over the shallow one and was much stronger than other machine learning methods. The best model obtained a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9831. …”
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Evaluation of Drug Adherence in Older Adults With Polypharmac by Farideh Bastani, Hamid Haghani, Mahdi Maleki

“…After the participants had completed the questionnaires, the raw data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics methods, including analysis of variance, independent t-test, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. …”
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A deep machine learning model development for the biomarkers of the anatomical and functional anti-VEGF therapy outcome detection on retinal OCT images by B.E. Malyugin, S.N. Sakhnov, L.E. Axenova, K.D. Axenov, E.V. Kozina, V.V. Vronskaya, V.V. Myasnikova

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed model, the Dice coefficient (DSC) was used. Results. The segmentation accuracy showed high values for the determination of all biomarkers – from 0.97 to 0.99. …”
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Optimization Design and Test Analysis of Rice Electric Binder Knotter Based on ADAMS by Difa Bao, Jufei Wang, Zhi Liang, Chongcheng Chen, Wuxiong Weng, Shuhe Zheng, Jinbo Ren

“…Using the Box–Behnken design (BBD) method and response surface analysis of variance, a regression prediction model for knotter operation evaluation indicators was established, and the multi-objective optimization of the knotter’s operation quality was performed. …”
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Optimization of the encapsulation of arazá pulp by spray drying: Physicochemical, morphological and in vitro digestion studies by Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Francis S. Sánchez-Garzón, Aureliano Rodríguez-Cortina, María Hernández-Carrión, Luz Stella Nerio

“…This study presents an optimized method to obtain microencapsulates from arazá pulp (not obtained before), with a great potential for the development of functional foods.…”
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The Automated Expert Support System for Optic Nerve Head Morphological Description by E. G. Tanaeva, R. G. Khafizov

“…On the basis of this algorithm the method for solving the following tasks of fundus image processing have been proposed: detecting of the optic nerve head border, method of the morphological description of the optic nerve head boundary, method of the determining the value of the disk excavation. …”
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Laboratory stand for car tire diagnostics by N. V. Holshev, D. N. Konovalov, A. V. Prokhorov, P. S. Minaev

“…Software was also developed to automate the reading and processing of bus diagnostic results.Discussion and conclusions. The proposed method of tire diagnostics and the stand implementing it can increase the efficiency and simplicity of assessing the technical condition of pneumatic tires of passenger cars. …”
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OPTIMIZING CARTON PRODUCT DELIVERY BY SOLVING TRAVELLING SALESMAN PROBLEM AT PACKAGING COMPANIES by Fitri Sakinatul Aisyah, Winarno Winarno, Dimas Nurwinata Rinaldi

“…To complete the TSP model, Branch and Bound (BB) and Nearest Neighbor (NN) methods are applied to find the best solution for determining the distribution route of carton products. …”
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Comparison of Noise Reduction Algorithms for Optical Coherence Tomography Images of Skin Melanoma by O. O. Myakinin

“…Quantitative metrics were determined: a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) metrics, an Effective Number of Looks (ENL) metrics, Structural Similarity Index Metrics (SSIM) and a correlation coefficient χ, reflecting two main principles of improving image quality: to reduce noise and to save the borders of tissue layers and heterogeneities.Results. …”
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How Accurately Can Urologists Predict Eligible Patients for Immediate Postoperative Intravesical Chemotherapy in Bladder Cancer? by Hüseyin Alperen Yıldız, Müslim Doğan Değer, Güven Aslan

“…This study aims to assess how accurately urologists can predict the pathological features of bladder tumors based solely on cystoscopic appearance and evaluate their ability to identify patients eligible for SI. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 104 patients with bladder masses were included. …”
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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF VASOENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR-2 (VEGFR2) EXPRESSION IN RAT CARDIOMYOCYTES UNDER DOXORUBICIN AND BETULONIC ACID AMIDE ADMINISTRATION by L. L. Elena, M. M. Mzhelskaya, E. V. Koldysheva, M. G. Klinnikova

“…The aim of the study is to perform an immunohistochemical analysis of the expression of the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) in the myocardium of Wistar rats in doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and the administration of betulonic acid amide as an agent with a polytarget effect in comparison with the severity of destructive processes in heart muscle cells. Material and methods. Wistar male rats (total 51 animals) were used in the work with isolated and combined administration of a single sublethal dose of doxorubicin (7 mg/kg) and course administration of betulonic acid amide at doses of 50 mg/kg/day and 100 mg/kg/day for 3 and 14 days. …”
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Studies on the Estimation of Stature from Hand and Foot Length of an Individual by O. S. Saka, O. A. Alamu, A. A. Olayode, A. A. Akinjisola, J. O. Ogundipe

“…Gender differences for the two parameters were determined using Student t-test. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) was used to examine the relationship between two anthropometric parameters and standing height (stature). …”
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Do speed amplitude and period affect gait variability and step followability under sinusoidal speed changing conditions? by Kiyotaka Motoyama, Takehiro Tashiro, Akira Saito, Masahiro Horiuchi, Taisuke Sakaki, Daijiro Abe

“…We also examined which limbs are responsible for the step variabilities.MethodsThe IC plane thickness and coefficient of variance of step width (CVSW) were quantified as anteroposterior and lateral gait variability in 18 young adults. …”
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Objective assessment of the parameters and stability of accommodation after optical and opto-pharmacological therapy of progressive myopia in children by E. P. Tarutta, S. E. Kondratova

“…Purpose of the work: comparative evaluation of the effect of isolated optical (OT) and combined optical-pharmacological (OPT) therapy in patients with myopia on various accommodation parameters and its stability. Material and methods. Objective parameters and stability of accommodation after OT and OFT were determined in 31 patients aged 8–13 years with acquired myopia from –0.87 to –5.75 (on average –2.96 ± 1.60) D. …”
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The Hydrogeological Condition of Dibdibba aquifer between Karbala and Najaf in the middle of Iraq by Ahmed I. Abood, Sabbar Abdullah Salih, Ahmed Nadem

“…The data was replaced with input into software for pumping tests, then analyzed by Newman's and Jacob's corrected methods for unconfined aquifers. Transmissivity values in experiments (T) ranged between 348 and 596 square meters/day, while hydraulic conductivity ranged between 14.1-22.5 m/day. …”
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Vision Deficit Is a New Marker of Cognitive Impairment by N. M. Agarkov, A. E. Kopylov, R. E. Osmanov, N. V. Popova, M. A. Neudakhin, A. A. Titov

“…The diagnosis of this ophthalmology was performed according to generally accepted methods. The degree of cognitive impairment was determined according to the Mini­-Mental­-State­-Examination (MMSE) scale. …”
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The Performance qualification of automatic volumetric pipettes used in university hospitals in the DRC: Case of Kinshasa, Bukavu, and Kisangani by Joenna Bapite Musongiela, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Emile Tweni Baruti, Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jacquie Bolavie Bolande, Sara Munguakonkwa Byamungu, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

“…Precision was evaluated using the coefficient of variation, while accuracy was determined by comparing the delivered volume to the nominal volume. …”
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Evaluation of a body height and weight harmony among university students by Stanislaw B. Nowak, Ihor P. Zanevskyy

“…Correlation between results of these two evaluations was determined using the Pearson interclass correlation coefficient. …”
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Circadian disruption is associated with altered postural control in aged individuals under eye closed condition by Hóngyi Zhào, Hóngyi Zhào, Zhiqiang Zhang, Yinxia Bai, Peng Li, Yonghua Huang

“…However, the relationship between increased postural sway and the circadian rhythm (CR) remains unclear.ObjectivesTo assess performance in the postural control test in aged individuals with an abnormal CR.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study included two groups of participants: those at high risk of falling (HFR) and those at low risk of falling (LFR), which was determined by the clinical cut-off score for the sway path with open eyes. …”
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