Retrospective Multivariate Analysis of Data from Children with Suspected Appendicitis: A New Tool for Diagnosis by Zafer Dokumcu, Bade Toker Kurtmen, Emre Divarci, Petek Bayindir Tamay, Timur Kose, Murat Sezak, Geylani Ozok, Orkan Ergun, Ahmet Celik

“…Containing detailed clinical and radiological data, NSS performs superiorly to PAS and ASS, regarding sensitivity and specificity without any age limitation. The efficiency of NSS may be enhanced by determining different predictors for different phases of the inflammatory process.…”
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Exploring the Moderating Effect of Well-Being on Job Crafting and Retention Outcomes of Healthcare Workers in the Nigerian Healthcare System by Nancy Tongo, Anthonia Adeniji, Odunayo Salau, Oluwakemi Onayemi, Oluwatoyin Adesanya

“…The dynamic business changes heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it clear that sticking to the traditional method of business operation may result in poor retention outcomes. …”
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Fire Hazard Risk Grading of Timber Architectural Complexes Based on Fire Spreading Characteristics by Chong Wang, Zhigang Song, Jian Zhang, Lijiao Liu, Feiyang Zheng, Siqi Cao

“…The method is validated using a case study of a typical village in Yunnan Province. …”
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Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Polysaccharides from <i>Schizochytrium limacinum</i> Meal Using Eutectic Solvents: Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity by Xinyu Li, Jiaxian Wang, Guangrong Huang, Zhenbao Jia, Manjun Xu, Wenwei Chen

“…These findings suggest that ultrasonic-assisted eutectic-solvent-based extraction is an efficient method for polysaccharide extraction while preserving antioxidant properties.…”
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Evaluation of eco-friendly soil slope stabilization techniques for forest roads by using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) by Kıvanç Yüksel, Neşe Gülci, Abdullah Emin Akay, Sercan Gülci

“…The ANN method achieved high accuracy in predicting sediment yield and it was concluded that the ANN can be used as an effective method to evaluate soil slope stabilization techniques.…”
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Optimal Placement of Leakage Sensors in Urban Gas Networks Based on an Ant Colony Algorithm and System Clustering by Zhewen Sui, Xiaobing Yuan, Baoping Cai, Fangqi Ye, Qingqing Duan, Zhiqiang Zhao, Xiaoyan Shao, Xin Zhou, Zhiming Hu

“…By finely tuning these parameters, the method achieves a significant reduction in the number of sensors required while ensuring comprehensive network coverage, thereby improving economic and operational efficiency. …”
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Real Time Eye Detector with Cascaded Convolutional Neural Networks by Bin Li, Hong Fu

“…In this paper, we present an efficient method to evaluate the eye location from facial images. …”
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Implementation of project management in state authorities by O. A. Zyablikova

“…The objectives of the study included reviewing the role of project activities, practices of implementing project management in the regions, identifying problems in the implementation of regional projects and programs and determining ways to solve them. The article uses graphical and tabular methods of data visualization, statistical and general scientific research methods. …”
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A multi-level fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model to optimize biochar application schemes for potato cultivation in North China by Jiawei Guo, Hui Zhou, Hui Zhou, Liguo Jia, Yongqiang Wang, Mingshou Fan, Meirong Wang, Peng Liu, Zhihui Shang, Zhihui Shang

“…However, the effects of different biochar pyrolysis temperatures and application rates on potato growth, economic benefits, quality, water and fertilizer use efficiency, and soil nutrient retention remain unclear.MethodsA field experiment was conducted during 2023–2024 to evaluate the effects of biochar pyrolysis temperatures (T1: 300°C, T2: 500°C, T3: 700°C) and application rates (C1: 10 t ha−1, C2: 20 t ha−1, C3: 30 t ha−1) on comprehensive potato cultivation performance. …”
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Alte und neue Wege in der Rheometrie der Polymer-Schmelzen by Joachim Meissner

“…Capillary rheometry is the standard method for the determination of the viscosity function up to high shear rates. …”
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Study on the Cutter–Granite Interaction Mechanism in High-Temperature Geothermal Wells by Yan Yang, Dongdong Song, Kuilin Huang, Haitao Ren, Yingxin Yang, Shunzuo Qiu, Zequan Huang

“…Among them, the interaction between the cutter of the drill bit and the rock is the key factor determining the rock-breaking efficiency of PDC (Polycrystalline Diamond Composite) drill bits. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Treatment Capacity and Operating Limits of Alkali/Surfactant/Polymer (ASP) Flooding Produced Water Treatment Process in Oilfields by Jiawei Zhu, Mingxin Wang, Keyu Jing, Jiajun Hong, Fanxi Bu, Zhihua Wang

“…The breakthrough of ASP chemical agents poses challenges to the green and efficient separation of oilfield produced water. In this paper, sedimentation separation of produced water was simulated using the Eulerian method and the RNG k–ε model. …”
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Awarding Performance-Based Bonuses to Top Managers of Russian State-Owned Companies by R. V. Gubarev, E. I. Dzyuba, F. S. Fayzullin

“…The issue-related methodology is elaborated and implemented in several successive stages: 1) the particular indicators system formation characterizing the corporate performance in an integrated fashion; 2) the normalization of such indicators values; 3) calculation of the integrating corporate efficiency indicator (quantitative evaluation); 4) qualitative evaluation of managerial effectiveness; 5) elaboration of a progressive scale: integrating corporate efficiency indicator - the level of awarding bonuses to the company top managers and 6) determination of the bonus level for the management (board) of the company. …”
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High pressure turbine rotor blades heating duration experimental estimates prior to the bypass turbofan engine start for reducing thermal stresses by A. A. Ametov, B. A. Chichkov

“…A distinctive feature of this work is the application of the empirical approach to determine HPT RB heating time to evaluate the feasibility of the GTE preheating technology application prior to the start and the selection of the most efficient heating method according to the duration criterion. …”
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Innovative Monitoring of Atmospheric Gaseous Hydrogen Fluoride by Stefano Dugheri, Alessandro Bonari, Ilenia Pompilio, Alessandro Monti, Nicola Mucci, Giulio Arcangeli

“…Hydrogen fluoride (HF) is a basic raw material for a wide variety of industrial products, with a worldwide production capacity of more than three million metric tonnes. A novel method for determining particulate fluoride and gaseous hydrogen fluoride in air is presented herewith. …”
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ESPGD Algorithm to Improve the Convergence Speed for Adaptive Single-Mode Fiber Coupling by Jinjin Peng, Bo Qi, Yun Zhang, ZhenChuang Li, Yao Mao

“…The adaptive single-mode fiber (SMF) coupling technique is normally adopted since the coupling efficiency (CE) significantly determines the performance of the free-space optical communication (FSOC) systems. …”
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Sensitive Detection of Lasalocid Residue in Chicken by Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy by Yao WANG, Yingying SUN, Yubing JING, Xiyan YANG, Yanfei LI, Jiaxiang HUANG, Xiujin CHEN, Zhaozhou LI, Li CAO, Huaibin KANG

“…In order to improve the efficiency of monitoring and detecting the residues of the anticoccidial veterinary drug lasalocid (LAS) in chicken, a sensitive method for the determination of LAS residues was established by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). …”
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Pemanfaatan Tanaman Eceng Gondok (Eichornia Crassipes) Untuk Menurunkan Kadar Amonia Dan Fosfat Pada Limbah Cair Rumah Sakit Otika Banten Dengan Metode Fitoremediasi by Widya Hadiattin, Tauny Akbari

“…The results of ammonia levels were below the standard quality standards but still had a fairly high value, while phosphate levels exceeded the standard quality standards. This study aims to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of water hyacinth plants (Eichornia crassipes) in reducing ammonia and phosphate levels in the wastewater of Otika Banten Hospital. …”
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Planning the operation of Li-ion battery-powered trucks by Milisavljević Vladimir, Popović Ognjen, Savić Dragana, Martinetti Alberto

“…The paper describes a method for estimating the autonomy of battery-powered trucks, considering motor efficiency, energy losses, and regenerative braking. …”
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Assessment of the resource formation of truck tires in mountainous conditions during the construction of the Rogun hydro power plants by Umirzokov A.M., Jobirov F.I., Saidullozoda S.S., Berdiev A.L.

“…In the harsh mountainous conditions of the operation of trucks during the construction of hydraulic structures, the car tire is the most vulnerable element that determines the efficiency of the transport process and the cost of transportation. …”
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