Degree and Predictors of Functional Loss of the Operated Kidney following Nephron-Sparing Surgery: Assessment by Quantitative SPECT of 99m Tc-Dimercaptosuccinic Acid Scintigraphy by Ofer Nativ, Amos Levi, Roy Farfara, Sarel Halachmi, Boaz Moskovitz

“…QDMSA before and 3–6 months after surgery was used for evaluation differences in renal function of each kidney. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Dimensionality Reduction on Machine Learning Algorithms in Time Series Forecasting by Rida Zaheer, Muhammad Kashif Hanif, Muhammad Umer Sarwar, Ramzan Talib

“…The effectiveness of different dimensionality reduction methods is evaluated based on their ability to simplify data while preserving essential features. …”
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Research and application of image recognition-based identification for flesh browning of loquat fruits by CHEN Yujia, DENG Chaojun, ZHANG Tingting, WANG Xiuping, CHEN Xiuping, ZHAO Jianing, MA Cuilan, JIANG Jimou

“…Then based on the MATLAB edge detection algorithm, the Sobel operator was used for binary segmentation of the loquat flesh cut image, to extract the change of Lab value of the flesh image pixels at different time points after cutting, and calculate the browning index according to the formula of color change value. …”
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Prognostic value of the combination of serial APACHE II with serum lactate for predicting post-operative mortality in gastrointestinal perforation peritonitis: a prospective cohort... by Ram Prasad Subedi, Navin Kumar, Summi Karn, V. Arunkumar, Nirmal Raj, Parth Maheshwari, Dipendra Singh, Sanketh Edem, Asish Das, Farhanul Huda, Somprakas Basu

“…In this study, we aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of combining serial Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) scores and serial serum lactate levels in predicting 30-day postoperative mortality among patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for gastrointestinal perforation peritonitis. …”
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An Automatic Voice Test Method of HMI for Train with PerceptualEvaluation of Speech Quality by GAO Feng, ZHANG Hongwei

“…During the train HMI speaker test, operator should judge the quality of voice by ear, which causes difference in HMI voice quality test by the influence of environment nosie, HMI assembly, etc. …”
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A multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for detecting protein complexes in PPI networks using gene ontology by Mustafa N. Abbas, David Broneske, Gunter Saake

“…Second, it introduces an innovative gene ontology-based mutation operator, termed the Functional Similarity-Based Protein Translocation Operator ( $$FS-PTO$$ ). …”
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Experimental Analysis on Hairpin Curves by Paolo Discetti

“…The disparity between design and operating speeds has been shown, in fact several different studies were undertaken to predict the operating speed in different conditions as a function of the alignment features: horizontal and vertical curves, combinations of tangent sections of horizontal and vertical curves; sections prior to or following horizontal curves. …”
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Design, Construction, and Evaluation of an Automatic Feeder Control System for Sugarcane Billet Planters by B. Abbasian, M. E. Khorasani Ferdavani, H. Zaki Dizaji

“…This allowed for automation and eliminated the need for a manual operator. The performance of the automatic feeder control system was evaluated against a manual control method operated by a human.Results and DiscussionThe evaluation focused on three key aspects: cane spillage, planting quality, and control stability. …”
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Novel single‐operator through‐the‐scope traction device for endoscopic submucosal dissection: Outcomes of a multicenter randomized pilot ex‐vivo study in trainees with limited endo... by Dennis Yang, Hiroyuki Aihara, Muhammad K. Hasan, Cem Simsek, Hafiz Khan, Tony S. Brar, Venkata S. Gorrepati, Justin J. Forde, Kambiz Kadkhodayan, Mustafa A. Arain, Peter V. Draganov

“…The pilot study aimed to prospectively evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel single‐operator through‐the‐scope dynamic traction device among trainees with limited endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) experience. …”
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The effects of nitrous oxide and surgical position on endotracheal tube cuff pressure, post operative hoarseness, and sore throat; a double-blind clinical trial by Gholamhassann Chaichi-Nosrati, Esmail Moshiri, Hesameddin Modir, Alireza Mohammadi

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Application of Perioperative Comprehensive Care in Coronary Heart Disease Patients Undergoing Coronary Stent Implantation: A Study on the Collaboration of Cardiology Operating Room... by Fan Y, Lin X

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Same duodenal neuroendocrine tumors, different endoscopic resection methods: a case report and literature review by Jinguo Liu, Jinguo Liu, Liangliang Yu

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Performance appraisals in public and private sectors: Attitudes and perceptions of employees by Martin Golob, Marino Golob, Veronika Vnučec

“…One of the key conclusions is that an effective and clearly defined system of work performance evaluation and management is interconnected with operational procedures regarding the regular implementation of evaluation, communication regarding evaluation, the purpose of evaluation, and employee involvement, and that in Croatian companies, evaluation is not merely formal. …”
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Le système d'assurance qualité à l’ENS de Constantine by Fedoua Boukredime, Ahlem Idjet

“…Nous présenterons le déroulement de l’opération, les différents acteurs concernés, les difficultés rencontrées, les points faibles et les points forts identifiés ainsi que les différentes recommandations. …”
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Experimental study on frost formation on cold surfaces with different inclination angles under forced convection conditions by Zhimin Han, Huijian Liu, Hongtu Chen, Zhanpeng Wang, Zhiming Xu

“…Using frost layer thickness and quality as the primary evaluation indicators, a single-variable method is employed to study various operating conditions on a horizontal cold surface (0°). …”
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The influence of clinical, pathological and surgical factors on the occurrence of recurrence of borderline ovarian tumors in different age groups by F. V. Novikov, V. P. Bondarev, E. S. Mishina, M. V. Mnikhovich

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Research on New Energy Economic Evaluation and Development Trend of New Energy Power Generation in Grid Parity Period by Qihe LOU, Guohui XIE, Nana LI

“…This paper summarized and combed the current related policies of grid parity in recent years, analyzed the main influencing factors of new energy economics in grid parity period, established the evaluating model based on IRR methodology. Taking wind power, concentrated and distributed PV power in different resource areas as a case study, the economics of new energy in 2020 in grid parity was studied. …”
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The effect of different teaching models on improving nursing humanistic care competencies: a network meta-analysis by Xiao Meixia, Xiong Qin, Jiang Rong, Li Lingxia, Fu Wenhao

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Optimizing Battery Charging in Wireless Sensor Networks: Performance Assessment of MPPT Algorithms in Different Environmental Settings by Abdullah Fadhil Noor Shubbar, Serkan Savaş, Osman Güler

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Digital twin and contact analysis of ultra-long distance coiled tubing operation structures [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Wenlan Wei, Jiarui Cheng, Hao Qu, Maliang Wang, Wenyuan Wang

“…There is a significant difference between the calculation and prediction before operation and the actual operation. …”
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