Investigation, Optimization of Energy Consumption and Yield Modeling of Two Paddy Cultivars with Genetic-Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by S. Sharifi, N. Hafezi, M. H. Aghkhani

“…In the second step, all the variables that maximize paddy yield were entered into MATLAB software. …”
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Usability and Implementation Considerations of Fitbit and App Intervention for Diverse Cancer Survivors: Mixed Methods Study by Zakery Dabbagh, Reem Najjar, Ariana Kamberi, Ben S Gerber, Aditi Singh, Apurv Soni, Sarah L Cutrona, David D McManus, Jamie M Faro

“…Descriptive statistics were calculated for demographics, usability surveys, and Fitbit adherence and step counts. Rapid qualitative analysis was used to identify key findings from interview transcriptions. …”
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Targeted treatment for neuroblastoma using methoxyestradiol (2-ME)-loaded mitochondria-targeting immunoliposomes modified by datuximab (anti-GD2) and (L-cyclohexyl alanine-D-argini... by Mingyu Wan, Zhili Chen, Yueyi Deng, Robert J. Lee, Chengyun Yan

“…The reason might be attributed to the dual modification of liposomes with anti-GD2 and (Fx, r)3 peptide, which were able to target neuroblastoma cells and mitochondria step by step.…”
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Short-Term Scheduling of Pump Station-integrated Cascade Hybrid Pumped Storage Systems by QIAN Jun, TAN Qiaofeng, WEN Xin, ZHENG Mingfen, SHEN Yanqing

“…Secondly, with the objective of minimizing the mean square deviation of the remaining load, a short-term scheduling model for multi-stage hybrid pumped storage stations, based on the addition of pumping stations, was developed. The traditional step-by-step optimization algorithm was improved to solve this model. …”
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On Multi‐Model Assessment of Complex Degradation Paths: The Fate of Diclofenac and Its Transformation Products by Laura Ceresa, Alberto Guadagnini, Paula Rodríguez‐Escales, Monica Riva, Xavier Sanchez‐Vila, Giovanni M. Porta

“…The methodology is illustrated through application to a multi‐step, reactive scenario involving biotransformation of the pharmaceutical diclofenac (DCF) in groundwater. …”
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Using Environmental DNA to Detect and Identify Sweetpotato Whitefly Bemisia argentifolii and Twospotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae in Greenhouse‐Grown Tomato Plants by Jonathan Lee‐Rodriguez, Christopher M. Ranger, Ashley Leach, Andrew Michel, Michael E. Reding, Luis Canas

“…We believe that our findings are the first step toward the practical use of eDNA as a highly sensitive, early detection technique.…”
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Muographic Image Upsampling with Machine Learning for Built Infrastructure Applications by William O’Donnell, David Mahon, Guangliang Yang, Simon Gardner

“…A second cWGAN-GP model, trained for semantic segmentation, was developed to quantitatively assess the upsampling model’s impact on each of the features within the concrete samples. …”
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Advancing deep learning-based segmentation for multiple lung cancer lesions in real-world multicenter CT scans by Xavier Rafael-Palou, Ana Jimenez-Pastor, Luis Martí-Bonmatí, Carlos F. Muñoz-Nuñez, Mario Laudazi, Ángel Alberich-Bayarri

“…The cohort was stratified into training (n = 868) and testing (n = 213) subsets. We developed an automated three-step pipeline, including thoracic bounding box extraction, multi-instance lesion segmentation, and false positive reduction via a novel multiscale cascade classifier to filter spurious and non-lesion candidates. …”
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Using Earth observation to support the predictive accuracy of species distribution models in ecological restoration: a case study of Poland beavers (Castor fiber) by H. A. Cheriyanda Raveendra, L. Picco, F. Pirotti, F. Pirotti

“…Further, by using the zonation method, we were able to develop a stepping stone model to prioritize habitat conservation efforts. …”
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A preliminary attempt to harmonize using physics-constrained deep neural networks for multisite and multiscanner MRI datasets (PhyCHarm) by Gawon Lee, Dong Hye Ye, Se-Hong Oh

“…PhyCHarm showed a greater reduction in volume differences after harmonization for gray and white matter than U-Net, Pix2Pix, CALAMITI, or HarmonizingFlows. As an initial step toward developing advanced harmonization techniques, we investigated the applicability of physics-based constraints within a supervised training strategy. …”
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Reduced‐Order Probabilistic Emulation of Physics‐Based Ring Current Models: Application to RAM‐SCB Particle Flux by Alfredo A. Cruz, Rashmi Siddalingappa, Piyush M. Mehta, Steven K. Morley, Humberto C. Godinez, Vania K. Jordanova

“…Hyperparameter space was explored extensively resulting in about 5% median symmetric accuracy across all data sets for one‐step dynamic prediction. Using a hierarchical ensemble of LSTMs, we have developed a reduced‐order probabilistic emulator (ROPE) tailored for time‐series forecasting of particle flux in the ring current. …”
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3D anatomical digital twins: New generation virtual models to navigate robotic partial nephrectomy by Daniele Amparore, Alberto Piana, Federico Piramide, Sabrina De Cillis, Enrico Checcucci, Cristian Fiori, Francesco Porpiglia

“…The aim of the study was to develop and test the new digital twins in the setting of intraoperative guidance during robotic‐assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). …”
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A reflexive thematic analysis of existential losses in men with osteoporosis: “I’m not the person I was somehow … although I am” by Francine Toye, Karen Louise Barker, Sarah Drew, Tanzeela Y. Khalid, Emma M. Clark

“…Results We developed six themes giving insight into the existential losses of men with osteoporosis: I have felt a step change coming; I regret that I am no longer the person I once was; it is demeaning (but others are worse off than me); I need to know where I am heading; I need to understand why me; I need to feel like I am in someone’s hands. …”
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Energy Consumption in Mexican Homes: Using a Reference Building as a Launchpad for Achieving Nearly Zero Energy by Carlos A. Espino-Reyes, Naghelli Ortega-Avila, Jorge Lucero-Álvarez, Norma A. Rodríguez-Muñoz

“…The definition of a reference building is an important step towards developing nZEB in Mexico, as these buildings are valuable tools that can contribute to the energy evaluation of specific types of buildings. …”
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Modeling of membrane separation of liquid mixture in Aspen HYSYS by A. V. Malygin, I. I. Emel’yanov, R. V. Semin, A. R. Fazlyev, N. N. Ziyatdinov, А. V. Klinov

“…Objectives. To develop and subsequently verify the calculation block of the mass transfer process in the pervaporation membrane module based on a HybSi® ceramic membrane using experimental data as a basis for the verification process.Methods. …”
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The Effect of Certification and Product Knowledge on Instant Food Purchasing Decisions through Halal Awareness: The Moderating Role of Religiosity by Zamratul Akbar, Agustina Shinta Hartati Wahyuningtiyas, Riyanti Isaskar

“… Background: Digital transformation and the implementation of advanced technologies play a crucial role in the advancement of the halal industry. As a strategic step in building a halal product ecosystem, developing halal food products, encompassing the entire supply chain from upstream to downstream, is essential. …”
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The Formation Mechanism of Surface Landslide Disasters in the Mining Area under Different Slope Angles by Chi Mu, Xueyi Yu, Bingchao Zhao, Dongdong Zhang, Xuwei Mao, Jun Zhu

“…Because of the collapse of the mined-out area, the overlying strata structure is destroyed, the subsidence basin is shifted to the center as a whole, and the slope mass is subjected to tensile and compression deformation, resulting in plastic damage, which develops downward along the crack and leads to a collapse because of the discontinuous movement and deformation of the surface; moreover, step-type ground fissures are produced. …”
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Advancing artificial intelligence applicability in endoscopy through source-agnostic camera signal extraction from endoscopic images. by Ioannis Kafetzis, Philipp Sodmann, Robert Hüneburg, Jacob Nattermann, Nora Martens, Daniel R Englmann, Wolfram G Zoller, Alexander Meining, Alexander Hann

“…These differences hinder the generalizability of AI models in endoscopy.<h4>Methods</h4>We developed an AI-based method for extracting the camera signal from raw endoscopic images in a source-agnostic manner. …”
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Hybrid Maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) Nanoparticle/Graphene Nanosheet Nanocomposite for Terahertz-Shielding Applications by Samuel Augustus D. Toledo, Alvin Karlo G. Tapia, Gil Nonato C. Santos

“…A one-step direct chemical exfoliation method synthesized the GNS. …”
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External validation of clinical prediction rules for complications and mortality following Clostridioides difficile infection. by Catherine Beauregard-Paultre, Claire Nour Abou Chakra, Allison McGeer, Annie-Claude Labbé, Andrew E Simor, Wayne Gold, Matthew P Muller, Jeff Powis, Kevin Katz, Suzanne M Cadarette, Jacques Pépin, Louis Valiquette

“…These data show that better CPRs need to be developed and validated.…”
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