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

“…Multivariable analysis was applied to determine independent risk factors and develop the scoring system.…”
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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

“…For pulpal temperature rise, thermocouples were placed inside the pulp chamber of human incisors. To determine intrapulpal temperature, the teeth were irradiated with V-LED with or without application of bleaching gel. …”
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The operational readiness factor of satellite communication networks by T. E. Gelfman, A. P. Pirkhavka

“…The study also showed that radial topology is more efficient even with less reliable nodes, that is, with higher failure rates. …”
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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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Investigating the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship between Job Demand and Role Ambiguity with Employee Well-Being by Mahnaz Rahimi, Mohammad Hassani, Hasen Ghalavand

“…For this purpose, we first determined the independent, dependent and mediating variables based on the backgrounds. …”
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Incorporating external controls in the design of randomized clinical trials: a case study in solid tumors by Emily M. Damone, Jiawen Zhu, Herbert Pang, Xiao Li, Yinqi Zhao, Evan Kwiatkowski, Lisa A. Carey, Joseph G. Ibrahim

“…In this article, we illustrate the analysis framework of a clinical trial if a hybrid control design was used after determining an RCT may not be feasible. Methods We utilize two previously completed RCTs in nonsquamous NSCLC and a nationwide electronic health record derived de-identified database as examples and compare 5 analysis methods on each trial, as well as a set of simulations to determine operating characteristics of such designs. …”
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Relaxation Parameter Optimization in Electrical-to-Mechanical Co-Simulation Based on Time Windowing WR Technique by Md Moktarul Alam, Richard Perdriau, Mohammed Ramdani, Mohsen Koohestani

“…The WR method exhibited significantly lower power efficiency (57.4%) compared to the full system (81.4%), rendering it insufficient. …”
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