Dual-Converter Active Power Filter with Reduced Dynamic Losses: Control Synthesis and Modelin by A. V. Belousov, Y. V. Skuriatin, N. A. Denysevich

“…Dynamic power losses in the valves that have a significant impact on the efficiency of the converter and, accordingly, determine the feasibility of using these filters in each specific situation, are among their key parameters. …”
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A hybrid-ABC approach to the multi-controller placement problem of software-defined networks by Bilal Babayigit, Mohammed Abubaker, Banu Ulu

“…The proposed algorithm integrates K-means clustering with the ABC algorithm to enhance solution quality and address the issue of poor exploitation of solutions inherent in ABC. Thus, the proposed method is a fusion of metaheuristic swarm intelligence and machine learning techniques, combining the efficiency of ABC metaheuristic with K-means clustering. …”
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The effect of differences in silvofishery pond types and gender on the growth performance of mud crabs (Scylla serrata) by Asep Akmal Aonullah, Annisa Bias Cahyanurani, Andina Chairun Nisa, Diana Putri Renitasari, Asthervina Widyastami Puspitasari, Aditya Brahmana

“…This research method uses a Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) which consists of two factors, namely pond type (core pond, trench pond) and sex (male, female) so that it has 6 treatment combinations and 3 replications for each treatment. …”
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Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Military Suicide Attitude Questionnaire (MSAQ) among conscripts of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces deployed in Shir... by Sajjad Ghaedian, Hassan Shahmiri, Arsia Taghva, Haleh Shahed-Hagh Ghadam, Shayan Kashefinejad, Zahra Sadat Asadi, Naser Goudarzi, Vahid Donyavi, Melika Salmani, Amir Mohsen Rahnejat

“…Data were collected using a demographic information form, the MSAQ, Suicide Stigma Scale (SOSS), and Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI). Face validity was determined qualitatively, internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, and convergent, divergent, and retest validity were evaluated using Pearson correlation coefficient. …”
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Mefenamic Acid Selective Membranes Sensor and Its Application to pharmaceutical Analysis by Baghdad Science Journal

“…The measurement interferences in the presence of Li+, Na+, Mg2+ Ca2+, Fe3+and Al3+ were studied using separate and match potential methods for selectivity coefficient determination. …”
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Dynamic Analysis and Equivalent Modeling for a Four-Axle Vehicle by Dequan Zeng, Wei Luo, Yinquan Yu, Yiming Hu, Peizhi Zhang, Giuseppe Carbone, Dongfu Xie, Huafu Fang, Letian Gao

“…Finally, for a more simple and efficient analysis of response characteristics of four-axle vehicles and even <i>n</i> (<i>n</i> > 4) axle vehicles, the equivalent model is developed for the four-axle vehicle, and comprehensive analyses are presented with four equalization methods, which are based on the inner heart of the approximation triangle, the outer heart of the approximation triangle, the center of gravity of the approximation triangle and the compensation point. …”
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Correlation of spectroscopic and structural properties of indocyanine green j-aggregates by D. S. Farrakhova, I. D. Romanishkin, D. V. Yakovlev, Yu. S. Maklygina, V. A. Oleinikov, P. V. Fedotov, M. V. Kravchik, L. Bezdetnaya, V. B. Loschenov

“…The threshold range of ICG molecule concentration was determined, at which there is a transition from aggregation with an increase in size with a slow addition of ICG J-aggregate molecules in height to a rapid addition in width.…”
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Deep learning-based prediction of mortality using brain midline shift and clinical information by An-Rong Wu, Sun-Yuan Hsieh, Hsin-Hung Chou, Cheng-Shih Lai, Jo-Ying Hung, Bow Wang, Yi-Shan Tsai

“…Brain MLS can be used to determine whether patients require emergency surgery and to predict patients' prognosis. …”
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The effect of nano-chitosan and as mouthwash and denture cleanser: In vitro study by Sabreen Waleed Ibrahim, Farah Nabeel Mohammed Tahir AlKhayyat, Maha Jamal Abbas

“…Aim of study: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of natural materials as mouthwash and denture cleansers. Material and method: In examining the antimicrobial efficacy of mouthwashes, the minimum inhibitory concentration values were determined for five groups: distilled water (negative control), 0.2% chlorhexidine, chitosan solution, Saussurea costus solution, and chitosan-Saussurea solution. …”
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Effect of physical properties of liquid phase by MD simulation on NaCl separation behavior during the phase transition of molten salt chloride slag by Yufeng Guo, Yuekai Wen, Feng Chen, Yu Zheng, Shuai Wang, Lingzhi Yang, Meng Zhang

“…The recovery of NaCl at different temperatures was investigated by phase transition method using Na2SiO3 additive. The additive of Na2SiO3 leads to a decrease in the ionic self-diffusion coefficients, density and viscosity of the mixed molten salt. …”
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PRODUCTIVITY OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY OF AGROCENOSES IN THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE OF FOREST STRIPS by Olga V. Ruleva, Alexey A. Novikov, Zulfiya M. Kazieva

“…Materials and methods. The objects of the study were five ultra-early varieties (Jewel, Colombo, Riviera, Arizona, Carmen) potatoes growing in the adjacent territories with two and twelve row forest strips located in the Astrakhan and Volgograd regions. …”
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Relation between intra-abdominal pressure and early intestinal ischemia in rats by Kim Monkhorst, Steven G Strang, Ben van der Hoven, Samir Ali, Esther M M van Lieshout, Oscar J F van Waes, Michael H J Verhofstad

“…The study objective was to determine the relation between IAP and respiratory parameters, hemodynamic parameters, and early intestinal ischemia.Methods Twenty-five anesthetized and ventilated male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to five groups exposed to IAPs of 0, 5, 10, 15, or 20 mm Hg for 3 hours. …”
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Device Substantiation for Generating Artificial Rain Drops by Pneumohydraulic Liquid Spraying by V. P. Gorobey, V. Y. Moskalevich, Z. A. Godzhaev

“…(Materials and methods) The authors used an algorithm for calculating parameters in EXCEL or WPS spreadsheet processor and mathematical expressions. …”
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Diagnostic and prognostic value of serum hepcidin concentration in patients with acute spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage by O. А. Koziolkin, A. A. Kuznietsov

“…Hepcidin levels, serum iron concentrations and total iron-binding capacity were determined, followed by calculations of transferrin saturation coefficient. …”
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Multiparametric positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Correlations between magnetic resonance imaging functional parameters and18F-fl... by Sheng-Chieh Chan, Shu-Hang Ng, Chih-Hua Yeh, Kai-Ping Chang

“…The following variables were determined: (1) functional parameters from the MRI component, including perfusion values (Ktrans,kep,ve, and initial area under the enhancement curve) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values, and (2) PET parameters, including metabolic tumor volume (MTV). …”
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Evaluation of the bone tissue metabolism in patients with generalized periodontitis of various degrees exposed to work-related harmful factors by the oral fluid Klotho protein cont... by I. V. Vozna, A. V. Samoilenko, S. V. Pavlov, O. O. Kokar

“…The levels of vitamin D, VDBP, MMP-8 and osteocalcin were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, the concentration of soluble Klotho was detected by the enzyme-linked ImmunoChem-2100 immunosorbent assay. …”
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Turkish validity and reliability study of the Auditory Localization Questionnaire and examination of its correlation with the Spatial Hearing Questionnaire by Arzu Kırbaç, Handan Turan Dizdar, Büşra Kaynakoğlu, Azize Arzu Köroğlu Koçyiğit

“…The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of ALQ was determined to be 0.88 for the HL group and 0.90 for the control group. …”
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Finite element analysis and experimental validation of polymer–metal contacts in block-on-ring configuration by K. Y. Eayal Awwad, Khosro Fallahnezhad, B. F. Yousif, Ahmad Mostafa, Omar Alajarmeh, A. Shalwan, Xuesen Zeng

“…However, most of the available methods did not take the stress distribution over the wear profile in consideration, which causes inaccurate analysis. …”
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A Pilot Study in Humans on the Urinary Tract Excretion of the FimH Inhibitor 1-Deoxymannose by Hiromi Hayashi, Naoto Miyazaki, Takuya Kawakami, Shusaku Izumi, Kazuhiro Yoshinaga

“…Consequently, multiple inhibitors—predominantly <span style="font-variant: small-caps;">D</span>-mannose derivatives—have been synthesized, and their binding affinities (determined by dissociation coefficient; K_D) to FimH have been examined in vitro. …”
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Cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Turkish MIND diet adherence scale for young adults by Özge Esgin, Nazlı Nur Aslan Çin, Özlem Nur Kaplan, Leeda Baratzada, Ayşe Özfer Özçelik

“…The Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient for the MIND Diet Adherence Scale was 0.61. …”
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