Artificial intelligence performance in ultrasound-based lymph node diagnosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinyang Han, Jingguo Qu, Man-Lik Chui, Simon Takadiyi Gunda, Ziman Chen, Jing Qin, Ann Dorothy King, Winnie Chiu-Wing Chu, Jing Cai, Michael Tin-Cheung Ying

“…Methods The literature research was conducted using the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases as of June 2024. …”
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Beyond <i>xG</i>: A Dual Prediction Model for Analyzing Player Performance Through Expected and Actual Goals in European Soccer Leagues by Davronbek Malikov, Jaeho Kim

“…Furthermore, our research introduces a player selection methodology based on their predicted <i>xG</i> and <i>aG</i>, as determined by our proposed model. According to our model’s classification, we categorize top players into two groups: efficient scorers and consistent performers. …”
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A Local Architectural Example of Cappadocia Region: Byzantine Period Rock Carved Apiaries by Derya Güneri

“…The common purpose to do this is to protect hives and bees from climate conditions and negative environmental factors, use bees and bee products most efficiently and utilize the present material. Indeed, beekeeping and collecting applications have subsisted in various styles and methods since ancient times, and have been shaped following their purposes in the Byzantine Period and survived until today. …”
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Selection mechanism for regional energy security indicators by Елена Осадченко, Ирина Ферова

“…The study aims at developing a selection mechanism for indicators to evaluate the energy security of the region and prepare a list of these indicators. Materials and Methods. The work referred to such general scientific methods as analysis, synthesis, generalization, deduction, and systematization. …”
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Solving four-dimensional superconformal Yang-Mills theories with Tracy-Widom distribution by Zoltan Bajnok, Bercel Boldis, Gregory P. Korchemsky

“…We exploit this relationship to develop an efficient method for computing the observables in superconformal Yang-Mills theories at both weak and strong coupling. …”
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Air-side Thermal-hydraulic Analysis and Parametric Optimization for Vertical-fin Microchannel Heat Exchanger by Zhao Rijing, Wei Xinghua, Huang Dong, Li Feng, Zhao Yongfeng

“…Finally, parametric optimization was conducted using the Taguchi method. The results show that under constant pumping power, the heat transfer enhancement of the composite fin with the front louver fin and the reversely connected rear wavy fin is the best. …”
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A Study on Farmers’ Use of Social Media; Comparative Analysis of Mardin and Hatay Provinces by Veysi Acıbuca, Aybüke Kaya

“…As a result of this research, it was determined that farmers don’t use social media sufficiently for agricultural activities, and it was suggested that farmers’ organizations and related institutions should carry out information activities for farmers to encourage farmers to use social media efficiently.…”
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Binary composite crossover genetic algorithm for locating critical slip surface by Wei Qin, Jiancheng Zhao

“…On this basis, the stability of five soil slopes from the literature was analysed using the RGA-BCC in combination with the Morgenstern and Price method, and the results obtained were compared with those in the published literature to demonstrate that the RGA-BCC is able to efficiently determine the CSSs of slopes and their minimum factors of safety. …”
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Critical soil moisture detection and water–energy limit shift attribution using satellite-based water and carbon fluxes over China by Y. Liu, J. Xiao, X. Li, Y. Li

“…At flux sites, ET and GPP products were evaluated by eddy-covariance-based measurements; CSM values using two satellite-based methods were assessed using the soil moisture–evaporative fraction method. …”
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Extracting Multifaceted Characteristics of Patients With Chronic Disease Comorbidity: Framework Development Using Large Language Models by Junyan Zhang, Junchen Zhou, Liqin Zhou, Zhichao Ba

“…However, the current methods for extracting such information are complex, time-consuming, and prone to errors. …”
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Understanding EMS response times: a machine learning-based analysis by Peter Hill, Jakob Lederman, Daniel Jonsson, Peter Bolin, Veronica Vicente

“…The findings aim to inform strategies for enhancing resource allocation and operational efficiency in EMS systems. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using over one million EMS missions from Stockholm, Sweden, between 2017 and 2022. …”
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Leaf-level physiological strategies related to productivity and plasticity of Populus in the Southeastern United States by Heidi J. Renninger, Justin J. Pitts, Jiaxin Wang

“…Therefore, our study objectives were to determine (1) which leaf traits were correlated with growth, (2) if traits and genotypes exhibited significant plasticity across sites, and (3) how traits were coordinated within and across sites and Populus taxa.MethodsWe measured trees at two sites in northeastern Mississippi, United States: one upland and one alluvial terrace site. …”
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN WAYS TO IMPROVE THE ADS-B SYSTEM SECURITY by V. V. Kosianchuk, N. I. Selvesiuk, R. R. Khammatov

“…It is shown that all methods of improving security can be divided into two groups: methods based on the identification and authentication of broadcast radio networks subscribers and methods based on the verification of data transmitted over broadcast radio networks by unidentified subscribers. …”
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Investigating the Sustainability of Return to Scale Classification in a Two-Stage Network Based on DEA Models by Maryam Sarparast, Farhad Hosseinzadeh Lotfi, Alireza Amirteimoori

“…A new input-oriented model was progressed to identify the efficient decision-making units in the two-stage network, after which a new method of determining the returns to scale classifications in the efficient DMUs in two-stage network (constant, increasing, or decreasing returns to scale) was established. …”
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Autoencoder-Driven Fiducial Landmark Identification in 3D Brain MRI for Neuroimaging Alignment by G. Deepali, H. Anitha, B. P. Swathi, M. V. Suhas

“…The results demonstrate that automated fiducial detection can reduce manual intervention, improve anatomical alignment, and enhance the robustness of neuroimaging workflows. This method offers a scalable and efficient solution for clinical and research applications, facilitating more reliable head modeling, source localization, and multimodal image integration.…”
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CLIMATE-RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO RAISE PRODUCT QUALITY IN SUPPORT OF DECARBONISATION IN THE AI ECONOMY by Saida M. Ibraimova, Ilham M. Saipidinov, Natalia M. Serbulova, Olga A. Glushko, Svetlana B. Makeeva

“…To reach this goal, we used the trend method, comparative analysis, statistical analysis, and the method of classification. …”
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Laser sintering of silver-palladium ink for on-demand manufacturing of electronics for space applications by Ellie Schlake, Sagar Kumar Verma, Nirmala Kandadai

“…The 445 nm laser is determined to work most efficiently at sintering AgPd, resulting in a maximum increase in conductivity from 100 to 8.9 × 105 S/m. …”
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Visualization of dental plaque with a 3D-intraoral-scanner-A tool for whole mouth planimetry. by Katja Jung, Katja Giese-Kraft, Melanie Fischer, Kai Schulze, Nadine Schlueter, Carolina Ganss

“…Planimetry is a reliable method for detecting and monitoring plaque. Until now, this method has mainly been applied to conventional-camera images, which is difficult and time-consuming in relation to the entire dentition. …”
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Power Distribution in Transmissions of Forestry and Transport Wheeled Vehicles by Roman Yu. Dobretsov, Svetlana B. Dobretsova, Sergey A. Voinash, Viktoria A. Sokolova

“…When developing such mechanisms, it is necessary to apply approaches tested in the theory of motion of wheeled and tracked vehicles and methods for designing transmission assemblies of transport vehicles. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis of a CPAM Inverse Algorithm for Composite Laminates Characterization by Farshid Masoumi, Ahmad Ghasemi Ghalebahman

“…The results with high accuracy confirm the validity and capability of the present method in simultaneous determination of mechanical constants and fiber orientation angles of composite laminates as compared to prior methods.…”
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