Analysis of Polymer/siRNA Nanoparticle Efficacy and Biocompatibility in 3D Air–Liquid Interface Culture Compared to 2D Cell Culture by Sandra Noske, Martin Krueger, Alexander Ewe, Achim Aigner

“…<b>Background:</b> Polymeric nanoparticles have been explored as efficient tools for siRNA delivery to induce RNAi-mediated gene knockdown. …”
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Machine learning provides reconnaissance-type estimates of carbon dioxide storage resources in oil and gas reservoirs by Emil Attanasi, Philip Freeman, Timothy Coburn

“…We demonstrate the application of four different ML algorithms using data from onshore and offshore oil and gas reservoirs in Europe, and show they perform well when predictions are compared to engineering estimates. The proposed methods and models provide an effective and novel way to more rapidly and directly determine the subsurface CO2 storage capacity of oil and gas reservoirs around the world, information that operators, researchers, and policymakers alike require to meet energy transition and decarbonization goals.…”
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Design and Experimental Validation of Stem-Clamping-and-Pull-Out-Type Pepper Plug Seedling-Picking Mechanism by Zhenhua Lin, Xiao Li, Hao Sun, Maile Zhou, Jianjun Yin, Jijia He, Daqing Yin

“…The specific methods and objectives include the following: (1) designing a differential non-circular gear system to replicate a manual picking trajectory accurately; (2) establishing a kinematic model and developing optimization software to determine the optimal parameter combination; (3) experimentally validating the mechanism’s performance through virtual simulations and bench tests. …”
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An Optimized GWO-BPNN Model for Predicting Corrosion Fatigue Performance of Stay Cables in Coastal Environments by Liping Zhou, Guowen Yao

“…The GWO-BPNN model excels in capturing complex, non-linear dependencies within fatigue data, outperforming conventional prediction methods. Sensitivity analysis identifies stress range, average stress, and mass loss as primary determinants of fatigue life, highlighting the dominant influence of corrosion and stress factors on structural degradation. …”
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Validation of a novel clinical prediction score for severe coronary artery diseases before elective coronary angiography. by Zhang-Wei Chen, Ying-Hua Chen, Ju-Ying Qian, Jian-Ying Ma, Jun-Bo Ge

“…Here, we present a novel scoring system for CAD severity before elective coronary angiography.<h4>Methods</h4>Five hundred fifty-one patients with stable angina who were admitted for coronary angiography were enrolled in this study. …”
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The Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Screen: A Validation Study by Phillip J Plisky, Garrett S Bullock, Mary Beth Garner, Risa Ricard, Josh Hayden, Bethany Huebner, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer, Kyle Kiesel

“… # Study Design Reliability and validity study # Methods Thirty-seven healthy subjects participated in the study. …”
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Identifying the essential preconditions for implementing chain hospitals in Iran: a qualitative study by Ali Vafaee Najar, Marziye Zarqi, Elaheh Hooshmand

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In-office dental bleaching with violet light emitting diode: bleaching efficacy and pulpal temperature rise by Brunna Katyuscia de Almeida Guanaes, Talyta Neves Duarte, Gisele Maria Correr, Marina da Rosa Kaizer, Carla Castiglia Gonzaga

“…ObjectivesThis study evaluated the bleaching efficacy of different in-office protocols associated with violet light emitting diode (V-LED), and measured the pulpal temperature rise caused by V-LED with or without gel application.Materials and MethodsBovine incisors were distributed in 4 groups (n = 10): VL – V-LED; HP – 35% hydrogen peroxide (control); HYB – hybrid protocol, V-LED applied without gel for 10 irradiation cycles followed by V-LED applied with gel for another 10 irradiation cycles; and HPVL – gel and V-LED applied for 20 irradiation cycles. …”
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The operational readiness factor of satellite communication networks by T. E. Gelfman, A. P. Pirkhavka

“…This paper investigates the influence of the network topology on the reliability of the SCN.Methods. Queuing theory was used to analyze the flow of events, that is, the flow of failures and recoveries.Results. …”
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Attitude and Performance of Health Staff Regarding Health Information Resources Kerman University of Medical Sciences by Azadeh Sadeghi, Fatemeh Balali, Sadollah Razazade

“…Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all health personnel working in Kerman University of Medical Sciences were evaluated during 2012-13 (N=223). …”
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Intelligence model-driven multi-stress adaptive reliability enhancement testing technology by Shouqing Huang, Beichen He, Jing Wang, Xiaoyang Li, Rui Kang, Fangyong Li

“…In addition, we propose a three-factor step-by-step screening algorithm and scoring model to determine the optimal sequential test points. Case study verification shows that IMD-MSARET outperforms traditional methods, such as simple random testing and orthogonal testing, in terms of test efficiency, prediction accuracy, and test item consumption. …”
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Predator occupancy rates in a thinned ponderosa pine forest, Arizona: A pilot study by Kevin J. Barrett, Elizabeth L. Kalies, Carol L. Chambers

“…Overall, we found that predator occupancy can be assessed at large spatial scales using occupancy approaches, particularly using motion‐sensitive cameras, which were the most time‐ and cost‐efficient of the methods we analyzed. © 2012 The Wildlife Society.…”
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An Integrated Access and Backhaul Approach to Sustainable Dense Small Cell Network Planning by Jie Zhang, Qiao Wang, Paul Mitchell, Hamed Ahmadi

“…Uniquely in this study, we employ the inherent data rate limitations of network nodes to determine the maximum feasible hops, differing from traditional fixed maximum hop count methods. …”
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Deep learning-based approach for extracting inflorescence morphology features in cut chrysanthemum by Shanpeng Xu, Jingshan Lu, Yin Wu, Huahao Liu, Fadi Chen, Fei Zhang, Sumei Chen, Weimin Fang, Zhiyong Guan

“…Traditional manual or rule-based image processing methods are inefficient and struggle with complex floral structures. …”
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MULTI-CHANNEL VOLUME SPHYGMOGRAPHY IN CARDIOANGIOLOGICAL SCREENING OF THE ADULT POPULATION by R. A. Khokhlov, N. I. Ostroushko, A. E. Gaydashev, D. V. Kirsanov, N. M. Akhmedzhanov

“…In patients with ischemic heart disease and a history of cerebral stroke MCVS can detect signs of multifocal atherosclerosis in 21% (95% CI 14-32) and 22% (95% CI 9-46) of the cases, respectively.Conclusion. MCVS with the determination of ΔSBParm, ΔSBPleg and ABI may be regarded as the basis for low-cost and efficient system of cardioangiological screening.…”
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Chemical Recycling of Catalytic Glycolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate with Potassium-Rich Biomass by Zhe Bai, Zhixian Bao, Haoquan Hu

“…Chemical degradation has emerged as one of the most effective methods for recovering and reusing waste PET. This article introduces a catalytic glycolysis strategy for efficient and environmentally sustainable PET recycling using potassium-rich biomass, specifically banana peels. …”
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Competencies Required to Deliver a Primary Healthcare Approach in the Occupational Therapy: A South African Perspective by Deshini Naidoo, Jacqueline Marina Van Wyk

“…The approach was to ensure equitable, efficient, and quality health services for consumers in private and public healthcare sectors. …”
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Forecasting Wind Farm Production in the Short, Medium, and Long Terms Using Various Machine Learning Algorithms by Gökhan Ekinci, Harun Kemal Ozturk

“…Five machine learning algorithms were employed—Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Random Forest (RF), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), K-Nearest Neighbors Regression (KNN), and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP ANN)—utilizing both MinMax and Standard Scaling methods. Prediction performance was evaluated using Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Coefficient of Determination (R²), and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) metrics. …”
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Design and Modellingof a Pneumatic Vice Machine by Talemwa, Prosper

“…The general objectives of this project were to design and simulate an efficient and easy-to-operate pneumatic Vice and specific objectives were to determine the design parameters of the pneumatic vice, design using 3D modeling software (DS SOLIDWORKS), sizing, and select the components of the pneumatic vice, the design the layout of the pneumatic vice, simulation using ANSYS software and fabricating the system using suitable selected materials and techniques basing on design specifications. …”
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Grain Amaranth Is Associated with Improved Hepatic and Renal Calcium Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus of Male Wistar Rats by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Namubiru, Sarah, Safiriyu, Abass Alao, Ninsiima, Herbert Izo, Nakimbugwe, Dorothy, Namayanja, Monica, Valladares, Miriela Betancourt

“…Materials and Methods. This was an experimental study in which 30 male Wistar rats were kept for 5 weeks (6 groups, N =5). …”
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