A clinical study of efficacy and safety of the Carry Life UF system in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients: protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized, cros... by Martin Wilkie, Charlotte de Leon, Ola Carlsson, Jörgen Hegbrant, Olof Heimbürger

“…The aim of this study is to compare efficacy and safety of the Carry Life UF system with a standard CAPD prescription in the home setting. Methods A prospective, multicenter, randomized, crossover study of 19 adult subjects at up to 12 sites in Italy, Sweden and the UK will complete the investigation. …”
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RITUXIMAB THERAPY MONITORING IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS HROUGH PERIPHERAL BLOOD GENE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS by E. V. Chetina, A. V. Pivanova, K. Kh. Kuzikyants, A. Yu. Devyataikina, G. V. Lukina, E. Yu. Samarkina, A. P. Aleksankin, E. N. Aleksandrova

“…Objective: to determine the predictors of the efficiency of rituximab (RTM) therapy through analysis of blood gene expressions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Adalimumab in Focus: Evaluating Effectiveness and Safety in Non-Infectious Uveitis at a Tertiary Referral Center in Türkiye by Berru Yargı Özkoçak, Çiğdem Altan, Burcu Kemer Atik, Berna Başarır

“…BCVA was monitored at baseline and subsequent months to determine the onset of functional efficiency of ADA treatment. …”
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Unplanned re-attendance to emergency department of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome: a situational analysis by Siwapon Srikeaw, Ketsarin Utriyaprasit, Wanlaya Thampanichawat, Siriorn Sindhu, Chukiat Viwatwongkasem, Thitipong Tankumpuan

“…Methods This study employed a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study design. …”
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Caracterización de los deportistas Paralímpicos de Goalball Chilenos y asociación entre variables Antropométricas, de Composición Corporal y Fuerza en el Lanzamiento del Balón (Cha... by Luis Felipe Castelli Correia de Campos, Cristian Eduardo Luarte rocha, Luiz Gustavo Teixeira Fabricio dos Santos, Jerusa Petróvna Resende Lara, Raúl Smith Plaza, Kevin Campos-Campos, Juan Gajardo-Oñate

“…Conclusion: In relation to the data obtained in the present study, there is a very high and significant correlation between estimated maximum strength and shorter times in the launch of the Goalball, which shows that strength is a determining quality in offensive actions, whereas anthropometric measures are not, since they did not influence throwing efficiency. …”
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Job recommender systems: a systematic literature review, applications, open issues, and challenges by Duygu Çelik Ertuğrul, Selin Bitirim

“…Conclusion As a result, JRSs are still under development and need further improvements, particularly in reducing bias and increasing efficiency in HR processes through advanced AI technologies. …”
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Models of symmetric three-layer waveguide structures with graded-index core and nonlinear optical liners by S. E. Savotchenko

“…By doing so it may be possible to find exact analytical solutions to nonlinear stationary wave equations describing explicitly the transverse electric field distribution of waveguide modes.Methods. The analytical methods of mathematical physics and the theory of special functions applied to nonlinear and waveguide optics are used herein.Results. …”
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Experimental measurement of the size distribution of microbubbles prepared by reciprocating syringe technique by Zhengbin Pan, Yiting Xiao, Yijian He, Bo Kong, Yiyi Liang

“…The shadow imaging method was used to explore the influence of the equipment operation parameters on the experimental system's microbubble flow process. …”
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Complete auricular avulsion and reconstruction techniques: a literature review by Manar A. Awad, Mahmoud A. Deshisha, Yasmin Z. Salam, Hadir M. Abou Mostafa, Mohamed G. Ibrahim, Ihab M. Nada

“…It also aimed to help the surgeon choose the best total reconstruction method considering the available materials and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. …”
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Persian version of diabetes burnout scale among patients with type 2 diabetes: a validation study by Alireza Jafari, Hadi Tehrani, Fatemehzahra Naddafi, Mahbobeh Nejatian, Azar Khorshahi, Mahdi Gholian‑Aval

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Feasibility of YOLOX computer model-based assessment of knee function compared with manual assessment for people with severe knee osteoarthritis by Tao Yang, Jie Zhao, Ben Wang, Li Wang, Hengzhe Bao, Bing Li, Wen Luo, Huiwen Zhao, Jun Liu

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to assess the feasibility of computer model-based evaluation of knee joint functional capacity in comparison with manual assessment. Methods This study consisted of two phases: (1) developing an automatic knee joint action recognition and classification system on the basis of improved YOLOX and (2) analyzing the feasibility of assessment by the software system and doctors, identifying the knee joint function of patients, and determining the accuracy of the software system. …”
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Designing a sustainable-resilient humanitarian supply chain for post-disaster relief process, an earthquake case study in Haiti by Hossein Shakibaei, Seyyed Amirmohammad Moosavi, Amir Aghsami, Masoud Rabbani

“…Originality/value – Ultimately, the model provides the optimal quantities of each product to be shipped and determines the appropriate mode of transportation. Additionally, the application of the epsilon constraint method results in a set of Pareto optimal solutions. …”
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BACTERIAL PATTERNS AND URINE CULTURE SENSITIVITY DESCRIPTION OF UROLOGY PATIENTS IN THE PAEDIATRIC POPULATION AT TERTIARY HOSPITAL by Veryne Ayu Permata, Johan Renaldo, Naritha Vermasari

“…Material & Methods: Medical record data and the microbiology laboratory database were studied retrospectively using a descriptive method. …”
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Injection well site optimization of carbon geological sequestration based on dynamic programming by Bin LIU, Chunsheng SHI

“…Geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the most effective methods for reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the greenhouse effect, critical challenges in combating climate change. …”
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Low-Voltage Power Restoration Based on Fog Computing Load Forecasting and Data-Driven Wasserstein Distributionally Robust Optimization by Ruoxi Liu, Yifan Song, Yuan Gui, Hanqi Dai, Zhiyong Wang, Chengdong Yin, Qinglei Qin, Wenqin Yang, Yue Wang

“…This forecasting method embeds two weighted ultra-short-term load forecasting techniques of complementary characteristics and mines real-time load to learn incrementally, and thanks to this mechanism, the method can efficiently make predictions of low-voltage loads with trivial computational burden and data storage. …”
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Bearing-Only Multi-Target Localization Incorporating Waveguide Characteristics for Low Detection Rate Scenarios in Shallow Water by Xiaohan Mei, Bo Zhang, Duo Zhai, Zhaohui Peng

“…The global target localization results are obtained using the proposed method, which incorporates confidence coefficients derived from the characteristic spectrum and geometric intersection information from the bearing lines. …”
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Experimental Validation of Virtual Torque Sensing for Wind Turbine Gearboxes Based on Strain Measurements by Jelle Bosmans, Simone Gallas, Victor Smeets, Matteo Kirchner, Luk Geens, Jan Croes, Wim Desmet

“…Since a key factor determining the performance of the AEKF is the tuning of the AEKF covariance matrices, multiple methods are introduced to systematically tune the covariance matrices. …”
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Development of a replaceable bucket with an additional gripper for OKN-0.5 reclamation canal cleaner by K. A. Abdulmazhidov, B. I. Balabanov, M. V. Karpov

“…(Research purpose) The research objective is to investigate the process of cleaning the channel bottom and slopes using the proposed replaceable bucket. (Materials and methods) The paper proposes an enhanced design of a replaceable bucket with an additional gripper. …”
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Estimation of maximum lower limb muscle strength from vertical jumps. by Chuan-Fang Hou, Chin-Wei Hsu, Philip X Fuchs, Tzyy-Yuang Shiang

“…Vertical jumps are a less demanding and well-established method to test the ability of the lower limbs to generate great forces over a short time, which may allow for the estimation of 1RM in squatting. …”
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Preliminary Study on Sensor-Based Detection of an Adherent Cell’s Pre-Detachment Moment in a MPWM Microfluidic Extraction System by Marius-Alexandru Dinca, Mihaita Nicolae Ardeleanu, Dan Constantin Puchianu, Gabriel Predusca

“…This optimizes detachment while minimizing liquid absorption and reflux volume, ensuring efficient extraction. By combining microfluidics, sensor detection, and AI-driven image processing, this study established a non-invasive method for optimizing adherent cell detachment. …”
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