Transformer Versus LSTM: A Comparison of Deep Learning Models for Karst Spring Discharge Forecasting by Anna Pölz, Alfred Paul Blaschke, Jürgen Komma, Andreas H. Farnleitner, Julia Derx

“…In the discharge‐based scenario, the Transformer performed significantly better than the LSTM for the spring with the longest response times (9% mean difference across metrics), while it performed poorer for the spring with the shortest response time (4% difference). …”
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AUTOMATIC PALM COUNTING DENGAN METODE TEMPLATE MATCHING (STUDI KASUS DI UNIVERSITAS SAMUDRA) by Agusman, Iswahyudi, Iwan saputra

“…The results of the study show that the number of oil palm plants in 2022 based on automatic calculations was 2,060 trees, while the results of manual validation showed the actual number of 2,169 trees with a difference of 109 trees. In 2023, the automatic calculation detected 1,932 trees, while the actual number was 2,030 trees, with a difference of 98 trees. …”
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Biocontrol of Leafhopper Amrasca Biguttula Infesting Eggplants Using Entomopathogenic Fungi and Plant Extracts by Fayroz T. Lafta, Aqeel Alyousuf, Hayat M.R. Mahdi

“…The results of fungal suspensions showed no significant differences in adult mortality between B. bassiana and T. harzianum, with rates of 55.9% and 59.0%, respectively. …”
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Hemofiltration and Hemodialysis in the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure after Cardiac Surgery under Extracorporeal Circulation by E. A. Tabakyan, S. A. Partigulov, T. N. Savushkina, M. G. Lepilin, R. S. Akchurin

“…The Mann-Whitney non-parametric test was used to estimate the significance of intergroup differences. The results are presented: median (lower quartile; upper quartile), the differences considered to be significant atpResults. …”
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Enhancing fieldwork productivity in subsurface characterization: advancements in data acquisition with MASW-DS by Hamdan Hamdan, George Kritikakis, Mahmoud Elsamani, Mahmoud Harb, Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Pantelis Soupios

“…The proposed technique demonstrates statistically insignificant differences in the acquired dispersion curves (average absolute difference of 1.92%) and manages to reproduce the S-wave profiles resulting from the conventional MASW deployment, within the framework of an acceptable accuracy for engineers. …”
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Influence of the purification of human adult pancreatic islets on insulin secretion by Nikolić Dragan M., Đorđević Predrag B., Dimitrijević-Srećković Vesna, Džingalašević Marina, Belij Sandra, Kalezić Nevena

“…The results obtained showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.01) between P and NP cultures. …”
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Effectiveness of a clinical decision support system with prediction modeling to identify patients with health-related social needs in the emergency department: Study protocol. by Olena Mazurenko, Christopher A Harle, Justin Blackburn, Nir Menachemi, Adam Hirsh, Shaun Grannis, Malaz Boustani, Paul I Musey, Titus K Schleyer, Lindsey M Sanner, Joshua R Vest

“…The intervention's effects will be assessed using a difference-in-difference approach with a pre-post design and a propensity-matched comparison group of ED patients from the same metropolitan area. …”
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Biocontrol of Leafhopper Amrasca Biguttula Infesting Eggplants Using Entomopathogenic Fungi and Plant Extracts by Fayroz T. Lafta, Aqeel Alyousuf, Hayat M.R. Mahdi

“…The results of fungal suspensions showed no significant differences in adult mortality between B. bassiana and T. harzianum, with rates of 55.9% and 59.0%, respectively. …”
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The effect of molasses, tapioca and sago flour on biofloc system and volume of growth performance in whiteleg shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei by Tamrin Tamrin, Muhammad Aris, Waisya Ade Muntahar, Taufiq Abdullah

“…The results showed that BFV treatments with molasses, tapioca flour, and sago flour had significant differences compared to the control group. Sago flour provided a significant increase in BFV. …”
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Two major human phenotypes of MICA molecules and their differential activation to NK cells via NKG2D receptor by Qizhi Luo, Xiangli Yin, Quan Zhu, Weiguang Luo, Rongjiao Liu, Leiyan Wei, Yizhou Zou

“…Importantly, these differences in receptor activation and NK cell killing efficiency were attributable to six critical polymorphic amino acid sites.ConclusionThis study demonstrates the existence of two distinct types of MICA polymorphisms that differentially regulate NKG2D receptor activation and NK cell cytotoxicity. …”
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The effectiveness of community engagement using M-Mama champions in improving awareness of obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant wome... by Alex Sanga, Stephen Kibusi, James Tumaini Kengia

“…M-MAMA Champions empowered pregnant women with obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness in addition to standard care. Difference-in-difference analysis determined the intervention's effect.…”
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Assessing the Air Humidity Characteristics of Local Climate Zones in Guangzhou, China by Xiao Tan, Qi Zhang, Yiqi Chen, Junsong Wang, Lihua Zhao, Guang Chen

“…An urban canopy’s humidity significantly affects thermal comfort, public health, and building energy efficiency; however, it remains insufficiently understood. …”
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A Millimeter-Resolution Operando Thermal Image of Prismatic Li-Ion Batteries Using a Distributed Optical Fiber Sensor by Zhen Guo, Mina Abedi Varnosfaderani, Calum Briggs, Erdogan Guk, James Marco

“…During a 1.0 C charge, the optical-measured maximum temperature difference was 8.2 °C, while point-like thermocouples, located at the cell front surface and rear surface center, only had a 0.8 °C maximum temperature difference. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy of PFNA and InterTAN intramedullary nail in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly by Fenghui Feng, Xiaodong Li, Jigang Li, Zhiqing Chen, Shuzhang Guo

“…Harris hip scores were superior in the InterTAN group during the first week and month post-surgery (P < 0.05), but showed no significant differences at 3 and 6 months (P > 0.05). Postoperative complication rates were similar between groups (P > 0.05).ConclusionWhile both techniques demonstrated comparable long-term outcomes, PFNA may offer advantages in surgical efficiency and blood loss reduction, whereas InterTAN showed improved early postoperative outcomes regarding weight-bearing and initial pain management. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Robot-Assisted versus Traditional Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Partial Nephrectomy by Sahin Kilic, Enis Mert Yorulmaz, Çağatay Özsoy, Murat Sambel, Yigit Akın, Mutlu Ateş

“…In terms of mean estimated blood loss, postoperative renal function, and reduction in hemoglobin levels, no significant differences were observed between the groups. The oncological outcomes were comparable between the groups, with no significant differences observed in positive surgical margin rates. …”
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Effects of sown and spontaneous inter-row vegetation on weeds and beneficial arthropods in vineyards by Léo Rocher, Emile Melloul, Olivier Blight, Armin Bischoff

“…The invasive weedy grass species Cynodon dactylon showed a lower cover in HD inter-rows than in spontaneous vegetation, whereas no differences were found for the invasive herb Erigeron sumatrensis. …”
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Research on Fast SOC Balance Control of Modular Battery Energy Storage System by Jianlin Wang, Shenglong Zhou, Jinlu Mao

“…Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the proposed control strategy effectively increases the output voltage difference among the BPMs, facilitating SOC balance in a short time.…”
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Cropland observatory nodes (CRONOS): Proximal, integrated soil-plant-atmosphere monitoring systems by D. Cole Diggins, Andres Patrignani, Erik S. Krueger, William G. Brown, Tyson E. Ochsner

“…Validation sampling showed that CRONOS stations accurately determined field-scale average soil water content, with a mean absolute difference (MAD) of 0.025 cm3cm-3 and a Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) of 0.742. …”
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Optimization of native E. coli-asparaginase therapy in standard risk-group children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated by the ALL-MB 2002 protocol by M. Yu. Goroshkova, Yu. V. Rumyantseva, O. V. Aleinikova, S. A. Dudkin, L. G. Fechina, A. V. Shamardina, O. V. Streneva, K. L. Kondratchik, L. M. Minkina, E. S. Lapotentova, E. V. Inyushkina, O. B. Kozlova, E. V. Zhukovskaya, O. P. Khlebnikova, E. V. Basharova, V. N. Timofeeva, G. P. Pavlova, V. D. Zlobina, O. A. Utrobina, E. S. Banshchikova, K. S. Aslanyan, E. V. Kondakova, E. V. Tselousova, N. V. Myakova, T. V. Turobova, O. V. Ryskal, O. Yu. Fuks, V. V. Lebedev, N. F. Chipsanova, S. R. Varfolomeeva, A. I. Karachunsky

“…No statistically significant differences were found between the patients in gender, age, baseline leukocytosis, and spleen size. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the integrated quality of cultivated kelp (Saccharina japonica) in three major producing provinces of China by Xiaohui Liu, Haiyi Wu, Meili Xin, Wendan Chi, Mengxue Xu, Jingjing Song, Haozhi Sui, Fang Lv, Dongmei Zhan

“…Saccharina japonica is a commercially important species in the seaweed industry, with a long history of cultivation. Understanding the differences in the integrated quality of S. japonica across major production regions is necessary for achieving high-quality output and maximizing resource utilization efficiency. …”
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