Reagent efficiency and analytical sensitivity optimization for a reliable SARS-CoV-2 pool-based testing strategy by José P. Miranda, Javiera Osorio, Marcia Silva, Carola Silva, Victoria Madrid, Rossana Camponovo, Marcela Henríquez-Henríquez

“…Although sample pooling allows multiplying the installed analysis capacity, the definition of the number of samples to include in a pool is commonly guided more by economic parameters than analytical quality. Methods: We developed a mathematical model to determine the pooling conditions that maximize reagent efficiency and analytical sensitivity. …”
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Focal Mechanism and Moment Tensor Determination for Tsunami Early Warning Systems: A Literature Study (2018–2024) by Titi Handayani, Wijayanto, Adhi Harmoko Saputro, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley, Dede Djuhana

“…This review aimed to guide the selection of appropriate methods for determining focal mechanism and moment tensor in Tsunami Early Warning Systems (TEWS) while identifying challenges and potential future study directions.…”
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Effects of microencapsulated phytonutrients from fruit peel pellet on rumen fermentation efficiency, degradability, methane production and microbial diversity by Sukruthai Sommai, Chanon Suntara, Maharach Matra, Srisan Phupaboon, Gamonmas Dagaew, Chaichana Suriyapha, Rittikeard Prachumchai, Metha Wanapat

“…Objective The current study aimed to determine the impact of supplementing fruit peel pellet microencapsulated phytonutrients (mMARABAC) on rumen fermentation efficiency, in vitro degradability, methane production, and microbial diversity. …”
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Bacillus megaterium B-4801 Strain Efficiency in Growing Cereal Crops in Conditions Representative of Russia’s Non-Chernozem Zone by Andrey V. Platonov, Irina I. Rassokhina, Lyubov V. Sukhareva, Larisa A. Ilina, Evgeniy A. Brazhnik, Georgiy Yu. Laptev

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Managerial Ownership, Company Size, and Profitability as Determinant Factors of Tax Avoidance in Food and Beverage Companies Listed on the IDX in 2020-2023 by Deni Rachmad Sulistiyanto, Heru Tjaraka

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Long short-term memory (LSTM) networks for precision prediction of Schottky barrier photodiode behavior at different illumination levels by Gökalp Tulum, Sajjad Nematzadeh, İlke Taşçıoğlu, Şemsettin Altındal, Fahrettin Yakuphanoğlu

“…Hyperparameters, including the number of epochs (150) and batch size (64), were determined empirically to balance computational efficiency and model performance. …”
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Study on the Changes in Sediment Transport Capacity and Response Relationships in Different Segments of the Jingjiang Reach after the Operation of the Three Gorges Reservoir by Shen Minghui, Hu Chunhong, Li Yuchen, Guo Shuai, Shi Hongling

“…A specific objective of this study is to develop a robust formula for calculating the STR during the flood season, providing insights into the altered sedimentological regime of the river.MethodsThe study employs a comprehensive analysis of hydrological data obtained from several monitoring stations along the Zhicheng-Jianli section of the Yangtze River. …”
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Mean limiting pressure factors determination in contiguous pile walls using RAFELA and nonlinear regression models in spatially random soil by Divesh Ranjan Kumar, Sittha Kaorapapong, Warit Wipulanusat, Suraparb Keawsawasvong

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Determination of ²³⁸U Content by Gamma Radiation Emitting from ^234mPa Radionuclide by A. Khruschinski, S. Kutsen, A. Zhukouski, Naoyuki Sugai, Hiroshi Sugai, Michinori Mogi

“…This method makes it possible to determine the content of 238U in a continuous homogeneous medium while presence of natural radionuclides in it.The algorithm for determining of 238U content includes several main steps. …”
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Integral criterion for estimation the effectiveness of lithotripsy-treated urolithiasis by I. A. Arbuzov, I. V. Feofilov, S. A. Rakhimov, V. S. Chernega

“…Expert survey was carried out using the questionnaire method. Mathematical methods of the operations research theory and the criteria importance theory were used to construct an integral efficiency criterion.Results. …”
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Simultaneous determination of 9 succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor compounds in vegetables by QuEChERS combined with gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry by LIU Jun, LUO Xianyong, CAO Qiaofeng, LI Jilong, ZHANG Bo, CEN Jianbin, LI Shan

“…The results of different levels of spiked experiments for 9 SDHIs showed a good recovery rate of 80.4%-98.2% and the relative standard deviations (RSDs) were 3.0%-7.9%. The method was efficient, fast, easy to operate, with low detection cost, high recovery rate, high sensitivity, and good reproducibility, which was suitable for batch determination of 9 SDHIs in daily vegetables.…”
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Determination of Effective Weather Parameters on Rainfed Wheat Yield Using Backward Multiple Linear Regressions Based on Relative Importance Metrics by Mehdi Bahrami, Ali Shabani, Mohammad Reza Mahmoudi, Shohreh Didari

“…It is necessary for decision-makers and governments to predict the yield of rainfed wheat before harvest and to determine the effect of the major factors on it. Different methods have been suggested for forecasting yield with various levels of accuracy. …”
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Clinical prediction model by machine learning to determine the results of maternal dietary avoidance in food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis infants by Jing Li, Meng-yao Zhou, Yang Li, Xue Wu, Xin Li, Xiao-li Xie, Li-jing Xiong

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The Determinants of Delays and Their Impact on Clinical End Points in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Single-Center Experience by Kardelen Ohtaroglu Tokdil, Hasan Tokdil, Eser Durmaz, Bilgehan Karadag, Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Baris Ikitimur, Emre Ozmen, Alpin Mert Tekin, Betul Zehra Pirdal, Zeki Ongen

“…In addition, the effect of this delay on the patient’s prognosis has also been investigated. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: a total of 301 patients diagnosed with STEMI treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) were included in the study. …”
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes are the key determinants of pathological features associated with pathogenic BRCA variants in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma by Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Dang H. Nguyen-Phan, Tin Dang, Anh N. Dang, Loc T. H. Huynh, Phuong T. B. Nguyen, Vu Q. Tran, Hanh T. T. Ngo, Thao T. P. Doan, Tu A. Thai, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen

“…This study aimed to explore pathological features, particularly the presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), as potential surrogates to streamline patient selection for genetic testing.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 58 cases of HGSOC with known BRCA variant profiles. …”
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Laser-Ablative Structuring of Elastic Bandages—An Experimental Study by Peijiao Huang, Daoyong Zhang, Wenyuan Lu, Xihuai Wang, Da Chen, Shengbin Zhao, Mingdi Wang

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Objective and Subjective Assessment of the Sound Attenuation Efficiency Obtained by Custom Moulded Earplugs with Various Acoustic Filters – a Preliminary Study by Roman Gołębiewski, Andrzej Wicher, Artur Duraj, Milena Kaczmarek-Klinowska, Karina Mrugalska-Handke

“…The attenuation value was defined as the difference (in dB) between the hearing threshold of the test signal with a hearing protector and the hearing threshold determined without a hearing protector. Results: The results of the objective method proved that in addition to the significant impact of frequency on the attenuation values, the type of filter used in custom moulded earplugs also had a significant effect. …”
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Development of regression model of proteins attackability process in meat food (in vitro) by A. S. Pulatov, M. A. Nikitina

“…The regression model equation is mathematically calculated by methods of solving K. Gauss linear equations. The standard deviations of parameters are calculated, the initial data are normalized; the matrices of the pair correlation coefficients, lower and upper limits of their values are compiled. …”
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MODEL FOR EFFICIENCY EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF UKRAINE by Olena STASHCHUK, Tetiana SHMATKOVSKA, Mykola DZIAMULYCH, Myroslava KUPYRA, Nataliya VAHNOVSKA, Petro KOSINSKYI

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Vibration reliability of steel beams prestressed by drawing by E. V. Kravchuk, I. Yu. Belutskii, V. A. Kravchuk

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