Reliability of ultrasound-based measurements for tongue-palate distance and tongue thickness assessment in healthy individuals by Yan Tang, Shi-Zhen Zhang, Yuan Yao, Ji-Ling Ye, Lei Jin, Li-Li Xu, Xin Jiang, Zhong-Yi Fang

“…Pearson or Spearman correlation analyses and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to determine measurement reliability. …”
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Metoda Krakowianowa w Rozwiazywaniu Równań Ruchu Układów Dynamicznych by S. Złonkiewicz

“…The section is concluded by a description of the iteration method for determining the eigenvectors and eigenfunctions showing the simplicity of the computation. …”
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Standardization of phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia using multiple-wavelength irradiance integration by Shin Kato, Osuke Iwata, Yasumasa Yamada, Hiroki Kakita, Takaharu Yamada, Hideyuki Nakashima, Tokio Sugiura, Satoshi Suzuki, Hajime Togari

“…This study aimed to test whether two types of phototherapy devices with distinct spectral characteristics provide similar therapeutic effects on adjustment of device-to-patient distances to deliver similar CFCs. Methods: Using a three-wavelength spectroradiometer, CFCs and footprints of the light-emitting diode and fluorescent tube devices were assessed. …”
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Optimization of hemp seed supplementation with phytobiotics in laying hen feed to improve egg yolk fatty acids, tocopherols and cholesterol using response surface models by Youssef Rbah, Yassine Taaifi, Aymane Allay, Farid Mansouri, Farid Mansouri, Kamal Belhaj, Nadia Houmy, Abdelaaty A. Shahat, Omar M. Noman, Othmane Merah, Embarek Azeroual, Reda Melhaoui, Mohamed Addi, Hana Serghini-Caid, Ahmed Elamrani

“…While phytobiotics like hemp seed, turmeric, and black pepper show potential for this purpose, their optimal dietary inclusion levels in laying hens remain insufficiently studied.MethodsThis study employed a Box-Behnken Design (BBD) to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with hemp seed, turmeric, and black pepper on the enrichment of egg yolks in laying hens. …”
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Translation and validation of the German version of the Pet-Related Stress Scale by André Hajek, Ariana Neumann, Larissa Zwar, Razak M. Gyasi, Razak M. Gyasi, Dong Keon Yon, Supa Pengpid, Supa Pengpid, Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer, Karl Peltzer, Karl Peltzer, Rosalie Corona, Shelby Elaine McDonald, Hans-Helmut König

“…Moreover, reference values were determined.MethodsData for validation were gathered from a quota-based online sample of Germany’s adult population aged 18 to 74 years, with n = 3,270 representing the demographic distribution of Germany in terms of sex, age, and federal states. …”
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Modeling of Wave Processes in Hydraulic Drive Systems of Technological Equipment by Ivanchuk Y. V., Belzetskyi R. S., Ozeranskyi V. S., Khomenko V. M., Dobrovolska K. V.

“…A partial solution of Navier–Stokes equations, under zero initial conditions, is proposed in the form of four-pole equations, the components of which are represented in the form of the Laplace image of the corresponding relative pressure and flow coordinates and the the hydraulic line parameters determine the four-pole elements themselves It is also proposed to determine the values of the four-pole elements based on time constants and relative damping coefficients on the frequency characteristics of hydraulic lines with distribution parameters based on the condition of equality of the first resonant frequencies and amplitudes (at these frequencies). …”
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Rapid detection of volatile fatty acids in biogas slurry using near-infrared spectroscopy combined with optimized wavelength selection and partial least squares regression by Honglin Wang, Jinming Liu, Pengfei Li, Chong Tan

“…Model validation yielded determination coefficients of 0.9882, 0.9452, and 0.9483, and root mean square errors of prediction of 0.1193, 0.1178, and 0.5492 for acetic acid, propionic acid, and total acid, respectively, representing reductions of approximately 40 %, 18 %, and 30 % compared to full-spectrum modeling. …”
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The role of selected social and psychological factors in violence against Myanmar migrant women in Thailand. by Kaung Zaw, Wirin Kittipichai, Kanittha Chamroonsawasdi, Arpaporn Powwattana

“…Methods: The measurement was deployed to assess violence experienced by 295 Myanmar migrant women residing in Thailand. …”
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Fine-Tuned Machine Learning Classifiers for Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease Using Vocal Characteristics: A Comparative Analysis by Mehmet Meral, Ferdi Ozbilgin, Fatih Durmus

“…In addition to that, the choice of relevant vocal features, in conjunction with the Chi-Square feature selection method, greatly enhanced the computational efficiency and classification performance. …”
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Evaluating the capacity of tertiary general hospitals in Beijing to prevent and treat respiratory infectious diseases: a delphi study by Tong Hu, Mingyuan Liu, Xin Tian, Youqing Xin

“…The hierarchical analysis method (AHP) was used to determine the weights of the indicators. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the oral health values scale by Kamran Mirzaei, Marjan Khalaji

“…Test-retest reliability and Cronbach’s alpha were used to evaluate the internal consistency of the questionnaire. To determine the adequacy of the sample size, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) index, with a minimum value of 0.7, Bartlett’s test of sphericity, eigenvalues greater than 1, and the Varimax rotation method were utilized, using SPSS Version 24 statistical software. …”
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Modeling of the magnetorefractive effect in Co-Al₂O₃ nanocomposites in the framework of the Bruggeman approximation by M. A. Mukhutdinova, A. N. Yurasov

“…Uses range from magnetic recording, light modulation, and receivers for thermal radiation, while the MRE itself is a promising method for the non-destructive testing of any nanostructures, e.g., measuring MR.Methods. …”
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The Relationship Between Transformational Leadership Style and Innovative Behavior of Physical Education Teachers and School Principals Mediated by the Quality of Educational Servi... by Manouchehr Tatari, Sedigh Saeidi

“…Data collection tools were Bass and Olivo Transformational Leadership Questionnaire, Standard Questionnaire for Quality of Educational Services and Innovative Behavior Questionnaire for Physical Education Teachers. To determine the validity of the measuring instrument, the validity method of structural analysis was used and the reliability coefficients of the questionnaires based on Cronbach's alpha were 0.93 and 0.75, respectively. …”
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Development and Validation of New High Performance Liquid Chromatography Analytical Technique For Separation of Diclofenac Sodium and Lidocaine Hydrochloride From Ampoule Injection by Mohammed Ali Salih, Dlivan Fattah Aziz, Salar Ibrahim Ali

“…In the current investigation, a number of chromatographic methods with the accurate, precise and specific criteria have been developed and validated for diclofenac sodium and lidocaine hydrochloride Commitment of their large quantities ampule of pharmaceutical dosage form. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning for Population Spatialization and Optimal Grid Scale Selection in Shanghai by Yuan Cao, Hefeng Wang, Lanxuan Guo, Anbing Zhang, Xiaohu Wu

“…The results showed that the XGBoost model outperformed the WorldPop dataset in accuracy across all grid scales, with determination coefficients (R²) consistently exceeding 0.83. …”
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Lipid Profile, PCSK9, ANGPTL3 and Lipoprotein (a) Levels in Men Diagnosed With Localized High‐Grade Prostate Cancer and Men At‐Risk of Prostate Cancer by Ann‐Charlotte Bergeron, Emilie Wong‐Chong, France‐Hélène Joncas, Chloé Castonguay, Frédéric Calon, Nabil G. Seidah, Jonatan Blais, Karine Robitaille, Alain Bergeron, Vincent Fradet, Anne Gangloff

“…The present study aimed to verify whether plasma levels of these lipid‐related proteins vary in men with PCa compared to at‐risk but cancer‐free men. Methods Plasma samples from 35 men with locally advanced PCa Gleason 8 and 9 versus 35 men at risk of PCa were selected as cases and controls. …”
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Retrospective cohort analysis on predicting pulmonary fibrosis in elderly SARS-CoV-2-infected patients by Fuguo Gao, Fuguo Gao, Guangdong Hou, Yan Hou, Jian Chen, Yifeng Wang, Baoyin Zhao, Yan Li, Yan Li, Xinxin Wang, Yiying Hua, Faguang Jin, Yongheng Gao

“…However, predictive models for PF in older patients are lacking.MethodsData from patients with COVID-19 aged 60 and above, collected retrospectively between November 2022 and November 2023 across two independent hospitals, were analyzed. …”
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Mapping football tactical behavior and collective dynamics with artificial intelligence: a systematic review by José E. Teixeira, José E. Teixeira, José E. Teixeira, José E. Teixeira, José E. Teixeira, José E. Teixeira, Eduardo Maio, Eduardo Maio, Eduardo Maio, Pedro Afonso, Pedro Afonso, Samuel Encarnação, Samuel Encarnação, Samuel Encarnação, Guilherme F. Machado, Guilherme F. Machado, Ryland Morgans, Tiago M. Barbosa, Tiago M. Barbosa, António M. Monteiro, António M. Monteiro, Pedro Forte, Pedro Forte, Pedro Forte, Ricardo Ferraz, Ricardo Ferraz, Luís Branquinho, Luís Branquinho, Luís Branquinho, Luís Branquinho

“…Concretely, the tactical behavior was expressed by spatiotemporal tracking data using convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, variational recurrent neural networks, and variational autoencoders, Delaunay method, player rank, hierarchical clustering, logistic regression, XGBoost, random forest classifier, repeated incremental pruning produce error reduction, principal component analysis, and T-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding. …”
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Spatially multiplexed single-photon sources based on binary-tree multiplexers with optimized structure by Matyas Mechler, Peter Adam

“…We determine the optimal general binary-tree multiplexers for experimentally realizable values of the transmission coefficients of the photon routers and that of the detector efficiency. …”
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Development of a guideline proposal system for correcting cutting conditions based on the overhang length of ball end-mills by Hiroyuki KODAMA, Yuki MORIYA, Tatsuo MORIMOTO, Kazuhito OHASHI

“…However, the current method of determining cutting conditions relies heavily on the intuition and experience of skilled engineers, and there is a need for a system to replace such knowledge. …”
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