Lactational performance effects of 3-nitrooxypropanol supplementation to dairy cows: A meta-regression by L.F. Martins, M. Maigaard, M. Johansen, P. Lund, X. Ma, M. Niu, A.N. Hristov

“…Mixed-effects models were fitted using the robust variance estimation method. Full models containing uncorrelated explanatory variables (Pearson correlation <0.50) were fitted, and variables were removed from the final model if nonsignificant using the stepwise selection approach. …”
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Hair of the dog: Obtaining samples from coyotes and wolves noninvasively by David E. Ausband, Julie Young, Barbara Fannin, Michael S. Mitchell, Jennifer L. Stenglein, Lisette P. Waits, John A. Shivik

“…Eliciting rubbing behavior from coyotes and wolves using lures has advantages over opportunistic genetic sampling methods (e.g., scat transects) because it elicits a behavior that deposits a hair sample at a fixed sampling location, thereby increasing the efficiency of sampling for these canids. …”
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Enhancing Power Quality in Standalone Microgrids Powered by Wind and Battery Systems Using HO Algorithm Based Super Twisting Sliding Mode Controllers by Sana Sahbani, Oumnia Licer, Hassane Mahmoudi, Abdennebi Hasnaoui, Mustapha Kchikach

“…To mitigate these issues, a control strategy utilizing Super Twisting Sliding Mode (STSM) controllers tuned by the Hippopotamus Optimization Algorithm (HOA) is proposed. The HOA algorithm efficiently determines optimal STSM controller parameters, leading to improved system performance and stability. …”
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Research on Electromagnetic Safety of UAV Inspection in Substation by Wensheng Li, Mengyuan Chen, Haohao Jin, Ying Zhang, Hao Wu, Lin Yi, Li Cai

“…Uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections provide significant advantages over traditional manual and robotic methods, such as cost-effectiveness, greater maneuverability, improved efficiency, and the ability to operate in closer proximity to equipment. …”
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Designing an Intelligent Scoring System for Crediting Manufacturers and Importers of Goods in Industry 4.0 by Mohsin Ali, Abdul Razaque, Joon Yoo, Uskenbayeva Raissa Kabievna, Aiman Moldagulova, Satybaldiyeva Ryskhan, Kalpeyeva Zhuldyz, Aizhan Kassymova

“…<i>Background</i>: The modern credit card system is critical, but it has not been fully examined to meet the unique financial needs of a constantly changing number of manufacturers and importers. <i>Methods</i>: An intelligent credit card system integrates the features of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. …”
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Modified screening and management strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis in hematologic patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by Yen-Hui Lee, Chih-Feng Lin, Te-Huei Yeh, Huai-Hsuan Huang, Yi-Tsen Lin

“…Methods: We conducted a nested case-control study in a retrospective cohort of hematologic patients receiving HSCT from April 2011 to April 2021 and collected data on demographics, smoking/atopic status, hematological diseases, and features of rhinosinusitis for analysis. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Computed Tomography and Laparoscopy Data in Preoperative Staging of Gastric Cancer by N. K. Silanteva, T. A. Аgababyan, A. A. Kholeva, V. Yu. Skoropad, Z. N. Shavladze, S. A. Ivanov, L. P. Zhavoronkov

“…The findings suggested that the diagnostic efficiency of CT in determining the T category was a sensitivity of 86% and a specificity of 92%; and that of DL was 83% and 87%, respectively. …”
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Analyzing Satellite Imagery to Target Tuberculosis Control Interventions in Densely Urbanized Areas of Kigali, Rwanda: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study by Mauro Faccin, Caspar Geenen, Michiel Happaerts, Sien Ombelet, Patrick Migambi, Emmanuel André

“…These findings could be used to efficiently guide targeted ACF interventions.…”
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FORMALIZATION OF THE PROBLEM OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION NETWORKS AT THE STAGE OF REENGINEERING by Vladimir Beskorovainyi, Lyudmyla Kolesnyk, Dmytro Yevstrat

“…The following methods are used: system approach, theories of systems, theories of usefulness, theories of decision-making, system design, optimization and operations research. …”
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WHY BETA-BLOCKERS ARE NOT PRESCRIBED TO PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT? by S. N. Tereshchenko, I. V. Zhirov

“…Aim. To determine indications for differential prescription of beta-blockers in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and to study efficacy and safety of beta-blockers therapy.Material and Methods. …”
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Adeno-Associated Virus-Engineered Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Overexpressing Human sFlt-1 for Anti-Angiogenesis by Ewa Yee-Wa Choy, Chee-Onn Leong, Soon-Keng Cheong, Khong-Lek Then, Kong-Yong Then

“…The transduction process was studied to determine the optimal conditions, including the effect of MOI, media serum percentage, and attachment of MSCs, to achieve higher transduction efficiency. …”
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Analysis of Factors Relevant to the Severity of Symptoms in Children and Adolescents with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome by Yali Cao, Ping Liu, Bo Li, Yingqian Zhang, Junbao Du, Hongfang Jin, Ying Liao

“…<b>Objectives:</b> The current study aims to investigate the factors associated with the severity of conditions for pediatric cases with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). <b>Methods:</b> Patients hospitalized and first diagnosed with POTS were retrospectively included and reviewed. …”
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How aromatic dissolved organic matter differs in competitiveness against organic micropollutant adsorption by Qi Wang, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Luuk C. Rietveld, Jonas Schuster, Mathias Ernst, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Jan Kaesler, Chunmiao Wang, Min Yang, Jianwei Yu, Frederik Zietzschmann

“…Although the aromaticity-related metrics, such as UV254, of low MW DOM were proposed to correlate with DOM competitiveness, the method suffers from limitations in understanding the interplay of polarity and aromaticity in determining DOM competitiveness. …”
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Investigation into the influence of vibratory roller dynamic characteristics on interaction features of Frame-Drum-Soil system elements by I. S. Tyuremnov

“…Vibratory rollers are widely used for soil compaction in various types of construction. The technological efficiency of vibratory rollers depends on their technical characteristics, including the frequency and driving force of vibrations, as well as the properties of the soil.Materials and methods. …”
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Numerical Simulation on Cutting and Breaking of Heterogeneous Conglomerate by Special-Shaped PDC Cutter by Shi Jiangang, Li Gensheng, Liu Weiji, Wu Desheng, Zhang Nan, Deng Kaichuang

“…When the PDC bit is used to drill conglomerate formations， the frequent impact loads reduce the expected life of PDC cutter， leading to frequent bit changes and ultimately affecting drilling efficiency. Special-shaped cutter can change the impact situation on the cutter surface， so choosing an impact-resistant cutter surface is one of the effective methods to deal with such formations. …”
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Diagnosis by SAM Linked to Machine Vision Systems in Olive Pitting Machines by Luis Villanueva Gandul, Antonio Madueño-Luna, José Miguel Madueño-Luna, Miguel Calixto López-Gordillo, Manuel Jesús González-Ortega

“…The results validate SAM as a feasible option for industrial segmentation, offering a simpler and more accessible solution compared to traditional ANN-based methods. Moreover, our statistical analysis reveals that improper calibration—manifested as size deviations from the nominal value—does not significantly increase boat error rates. …”
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Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms, Sleep Quality, and Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Inflammatory Biomarkers: A Randomized Controlled Trial by S Rehan Ahmad, Abdullah M. AlShahrani, Anupriya Kumari

“…<b>Methods:</b> We carried out a 12-week randomized controlled trial with 99 adults from Kolkata, New Delhi, and Pune who reported sleep problems and symptoms of depression or anxiety. …”
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Caracterización de los deportistas Paralímpicos de Goalball Chilenos y asociación entre variables Antropométricas, de Composición Corporal y Fuerza en el Lanzamiento del Balón (Cha... by Luis Felipe Castelli Correia de Campos, Cristian Eduardo Luarte rocha, Luiz Gustavo Teixeira Fabricio dos Santos, Jerusa Petróvna Resende Lara, Raúl Smith Plaza, Kevin Campos-Campos, Juan Gajardo-Oñate

“…Conclusion: In relation to the data obtained in the present study, there is a very high and significant correlation between estimated maximum strength and shorter times in the launch of the Goalball, which shows that strength is a determining quality in offensive actions, whereas anthropometric measures are not, since they did not influence throwing efficiency. …”
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Job recommender systems: a systematic literature review, applications, open issues, and challenges by Duygu Çelik Ertuğrul, Selin Bitirim

“…Conclusion As a result, JRSs are still under development and need further improvements, particularly in reducing bias and increasing efficiency in HR processes through advanced AI technologies. …”
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Exploring the VAK model to predict student learning styles based on learning activity by Ahmed Rashad Sayed, Mohamed Helmy Khafagy, Mostafa Ali, Marwa Hussien Mohamed

“…Knowing such things, not only helps the teacher to improve the delivery of the content, but also assists in improving assessment methods to suit each student. The primary motivation of this research is to analyze students’ engagement characteristics in Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) and determine their prevalent instructional preference and learning style and recommend the best learning assessment tools. …”
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