Spatial distribution and risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections among schoolchildren in Kwale, Kenya. by Evans Asena Chadeka, Sachiyo Nagi, Toshihiko Sunahara, Ngetich Benard Cheruiyot, Felix Bahati, Yuriko Ozeki, Manabu Inoue, Mayuko Osada-Oka, Mayuko Okabe, Yukio Hirayama, Mwatasa Changoma, Keishi Adachi, Faith Mwende, Mihoko Kikuchi, Risa Nakamura, Yombo Dan Justin Kalenda, Satoshi Kaneko, Kenji Hirayama, Masaaki Shimada, Yoshio Ichinose, Sammy M Njenga, Sohkichi Matsumoto, Shinjiro Hamano

“…The observed small scale clustering of the S. haematobium and hookworm infections might imply less uniform strategies even at finer scale for efficient utilization of limited resources.…”
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Effectiveness of powered exoskeleton use on gait in individuals with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. by Lucinda Rose Bunge, Ashleigh Jade Davidson, Benita Roslyn Helmore, Aleksandra Daniella Mavrandonis, Thomas David Page, Tegan Rochelle Schuster-Bayly, Saravana Kumar

“…The motor impairments of individuals with CP significantly affect the kinematics of an efficient gait pattern. Robotic therapies have become increasingly popular as an intervention to address this. …”
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High-Resolution Localization Using Distributed MIMO FMCW Radars by Huijea Park, Seungsu Chung, Jaehyun Park, Yang Huang

“…In the proposed method, the target position estimates from multiple FMCW MIMO radars are collected and combined using a weighted averaging approach to determine the target’s position within a unified coordinate system at the data fusion center. …”
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Operation-Aware System Design for Synergistic Integration of Regenerative Braking Energy of Railway Systems into EV Fast Charging Stations by Sepehr Najafilarijani, Seyed Saeed Fazel, Mokhtar Bozorg, Hamed Jafari Kaleybar

“…The results showcase the potential of employing SETS as an efficient means to mitigate the challenges associated with FCSs, especially peak shaving and cost reductions, paving the way for a more sustainable electric transportation system.…”
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Context-Aware Trust Prediction for Optimal Routing in Opportunistic IoT Systems by Abdulkadir Abdulahi Hasan, Xianwen Fang, Sohaib Latif, Adeel Iqbal

“…A composite trust level is computed for each intermediate node to determine its suitability for data forwarding. To validate the framework, we conduct a two-phase simulation-based analysis: a scenario-driven evaluation that demonstrates the model’s behavior in controlled settings, and a large-scale NS-3-based simulation comparing our method with benchmark routing schemes, including random, greedy, and AI-based protocols. …”
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Sliding characteristics of chute waste slag in high steep canyon ecologically sensitive areas by Peishuai Chen, Fuxiang Chen, Dejie Li, Jing Xiao, Juntao Zhu, Xutao Zeng, Shichao Zhang

“…This study utilizes theoretical analysis, on-site experiments, and numerical simulations to investigate the sliding characteristics of elongated chutes for efficient waste slag disposal. Through theoretical analysis to determine the friction coefficient of the discarded slag in the chute, with the help of field tests to optimize the design of the chute structure, numerical simulation was used to verify the reasonableness of the spacing arrangement of the fishbone-shaped baffle plate. …”
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Implementation of YOLOv7 Model for Human Detection in Difficult Conditions by Arijal B, Andi Sunyoto, M. Hanafi

“…This research uses the SLR (Systematic Literature Review) method to determine the algorithm used, namely YOLOv7. …”
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Assessment of Psychosocial Risks and Affecting Factors in Active Working Life of Nurses by Elçin Babaoğlu, Rukiye Bahar

“…Method: The study was conducted in a city hospital in Istanbul. …”
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Optimization of electrical discharge drilling parameters for precision micro-holes in SuperNi 276 by Nakarkanti Saidulu, Pappula Laxminarayana, Karrolla Buschaiah

“…Brass tools, with a lower TWR of 0.0026 mm/sec, are suitable for longer tool life, though their maximum MRR is moderate at 0.065940 mm³ /sec, balancing efficient machining and wear. Copper tools produce thinner recast layers, enhancing surface quality, while brass tools create a larger HAZ due to higher heat generation. …”
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A Trimming Strategy for Mass Defects in Hemispherical Resonators Based on Multi-Harmonic Analysis by Yimo Chen, Fanrui Kong, Kai Zeng, Xiang Xi, Yan Shi, Dingbang Xiao, Xuezhong Wu

“…Results demonstrate that, for a similar reduction in the 1st harmonic, the variation in frequency split during the discrete trimming process is only 11% of that observed in single-point trimming, facilitating efficient and low-damage trimming of the 1st harmonic.…”
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Influence of Solvent Concentration on the Amount of Individual Phenolic Compounds in Apple and Sour Cherry Pomace by Maria Bianca Mandache, Ana-Maria Stoenescu, Sina Cosmulescu

“…Apple and sour cherry pomace, by-products resulting from fruit processing for juice production, were analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to identify and quantify individual phenolic compounds. In order to determine the most efficient method of extracting these phenolic compounds from pomace, different concentrations of ethanol were used as the organic solvent. …”
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Development of Degree-of-Priority Based Control Strategy for Emergency Vehicle Preemption Operation by Jiawen Wang, Wanjing Ma, Xiaoguang Yang

“…A simulation model based on field data was developed, and the performance of the proposed strategy was compared with the conventional local detection based method under the microscopic simulation model. The results validated the efficiency of the proposed strategy in terms of minimizing the delay of emergency vehicles and reducing adverse impacts on normal traffic.…”
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EVALUATION OF TARGET MARKET SEGMENTS FOR ENTERPRISES

“…We present the characteristics of enterprises that work on market relations for the production and sale of computer devices that provide network connections. Our method was to estimate the direction and type of market segmentation in order to determine the prospective segments for such enterprises and their share of the existing market. …”
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Transient stability improvement of a transmission system through the application of an artificial neural network-based high-voltage direct current system by Chibuike Peter Ohanu, Uche C Ogbuefi, Emenike Ejiogu

“…The Newton–Raphson power flow method is employed to determine the base-case characteristics of the network. …”
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Oxidative stress gene signature construction to identify subtypes and prognosis of patients with lung adenocarcinoma by Lan Li, Rujia Qin, Xuefeng Wang, Ke Cao, Fei Lu, Zhengting Chen, Jingyan Gao, Linbo Qiu, Sisong Shu, Han Lu, Li Chang, Wenhui Li

“…Results: A gene signature consisting of ANLN, FAM83A, DKK1, LOXL2, RHOV, IGFBP1, CCR2, GNG7, and C11orf16 was efficiently determined and used to calculate a patient-specific risk score, this functioned as a stand-alone biomarker for prediction. …”
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Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil by Zhiming Xie, Fengbin Song, Hongwen Xu, Hongbo Shao, Ri Song

“…The objectives of the study were to determine the effects of silicon on photosynthetic characteristics of maize on alluvial soil, including total chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic rate Pn, stomatal conductance gs, transpiration rate (E), and intercellular CO2 concentration Ci using the method of field experiment, in which there were five levels (0, 45, 90, 150, and 225 kg·ha−1) of silicon supplying. …”
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The predictive value of conventional MRI combined with radiomics in the immediate ablation rate of HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids by Chao Wei, Naiyu Li, Bin Shi, Chuanbin Wang, Yaoyuan Wu, Tingting Lin, Yulan Chen, Yaqiong Ge, Yongqiang Yu, Jiangning Dong

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the predictive value of conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) combined with radiomics in determining the nonperfused volume ratio (NPVR) following high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for uterine fibroids.Methods and materials A total of 216 symptomatic uterine fibroids in 216 women were subjected to HIFU ablation from October 2015 to March 2020. …”
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Skeletal Muscle Resident Progenitor Cells Coexpress Mesenchymal and Myogenic Markers and Are Not Affected by Chronic Heart Failure-Induced Dysregulations by R. I. Dmitrieva, T. A. Lelyavina, M. Y. Komarova, V. L. Galenko, O. A. Ivanova, P. A. Tikanova, N. V. Khromova, A. S. Golovkin, M. A. Bortsova, A. Sergushichev, M. Yu. Sitnikova, A. A. Kostareva

“…Cells were induced to differentiate and were then analyzed by immunostaining and Q-PCR to verify the efficiency of differentiation. The expression of genes that control muscle metabolism and development was compared for HD/HF patients in both muscle biopsy and in vitro-differentiated myotubes. …”
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Enrichment mechanisms and accumulation models of deep tight sandstone reservoirs in Junggar Basin: A case study of Moxizhuang and Yongjin areas by MA Ji, WANG Jinduo, ZHANG Kuihua, ZHANG Guanlong, ZENG Zhiping, HU Haiyan, GONG Yajun, ZHANG Yi

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Cumulative live births and predictive factors of emergency oocyte cryopreservation: a retrospective cohort study by Zichuan Han, Tian Tian, Nan Zhang, Jiaxiang Wang, Jia Li, Lixue Chen, Wan Yang, Ping Liu, Rong Li, Jie Qiao, Rui Yang

“…Stratified analysis revealed that cycles due to absolute male factor infertility had higher reproductive efficiency, including more oocytes retrieved, a greater number of high-quality embryos, higher implantation rates, and a CLBR of 39.5%, compared to 11.8% in the relative male factor group. …”
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