Evaluating energy-exergy-economics-environmental footprint-enviroeconomics (5e) framework and sustainability metrics with a case study of a twin wedge solar still based desalinatio... by Wesley Jeevadason Aruldoss, C. Bharatiraja, Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban

“…This study evaluates a Twin Wedge Solar Still (TWSS) against a Conventional Solar Still (CSS) using the 5E framework (energy efficiency, exercise efficiency, economic sustainability, environmental impact, environmental economics) and sustainability index criteria. …”
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A multicenter study on the diagnostic value of ankle brachial index combined with pulse volume wave parameters for peripheral arterial disease by Xiaowei Pan, Na Wang, Yue Huang

“…Diagnostic efficacy was evaluated via receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. …”
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Efficiency Analysis of Turkish Container Ports: SFA or DEA? by İsmail Yenilmez

“…Ratio analysis was used to evaluate capacity utilization through current handling capacity and annual growth rates.Findings: Significant differences were observed between SFA and DEA results. …”
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Performance evaluation and correction of Al2O3 and YSZ-doped In2O3/In2O3 multilayer heterogeneous thin-film thermocouples up to 1850 °C by Meng Wang, Zhongkai Zhang, Jiaming Lei, Le Li, Bo Li, Zhaojun Liu, Yong Xia, Dan Liu, Bian Tian, Weixuan Jing

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Application of machine learning and neural network models based on experimental evaluation of dissimilar resistance spot-welded joints between grade 2 titanium alloy and AISI 304 s... by Marwan T. Mezher, Alejandro Pereira, Rusul Ahmed Shakir, Tomasz Trzepieciński

“…The use of a composite welded joint consisting of titanium and austenitic stainless steel metals is evidently a favourable selection for industrial applications employing the resistance spot welding (RSW) operation. Nevertheless, achieving a high-quality welded joint proved challenging owing to the properties of the diverse range of materials' used. …”
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No significant impact of platelet‐rich plasma on recovery after Achilles tendon surgery: A double‐blind randomized controlled trial by Youichi Yasui, Wataru Miyamoto, Jun Sasahara, Tsukada Keisuke, Maya Kubo, Gen Sasaki, Asako Yamamoto, Hirotaka Kawano

“…Abstract Purpose Double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of Platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) have been scant. …”
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The Evaluation of Rehabilitation after Cochlear Implant and Child's Age in Social Development of 6-9 Year Old Cochlear Implanted Children in Compare with Normal Hearing Children (F... by Seyed Basir Hashemi, Leila Monshizadeh, Majid Saffarinia

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Early cup migration and wear as predictors for later aseptic loosening: a secondary evaluation of a randomized controlled RSA trial on cemented hip arthroplasties with 18-year foll... by Håkon Greve  Johannessen, Geir Hallan, Thomas Kadar, Stein Atle Lie, Stein Håkon Låstad Lygre, Anne Marie Fenstad, Kristin Haugan, Paul Johan Høl, Mona Badawy, Benedikt Jonsson, Kari Indrekvam, Arild Aamodt, Ove Furnes

“…Migration and wear up to 2 years were evaluated against 18-year cup survival using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. …”
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Motion Planning for Mobile Manipulators Based on an Improved A* Algorithm and Manipulability by Cao Yi, Zhu Boyu, Gu Chao, Zhao Zhihua, Guo Yinhui

“…To address the problems of long planning time and poor operability of pick-and-place (PAP) movement of a mobile manipulator in an indoor environment, an enhanced regular A* algorithm was proposed to determine the optimal docking position and perform system motion planning, using manipulator operability as the evaluation criterion. …”
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Minimum Horizontal Curve Radius and Curve Speed Limit of Single-axle Monorail Train Lines Based on Ride Comfort by DU Zixue, PI Yang, YANG Zhen

“…[Method] A vehicle-track coupled dynamics model for the single-axle monorail train is established, and the model′s validity is verified. The evaluation methods for operational stability and ride comfort of monorail trains are introduced. …”
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Desempenho e emissões de um motor-gerador ciclo diesel sob diferentes concentrações de biodiesel de soja Performance and emissions of a diesel engine-generator cycle under differen... by Elton F. dos Reis, João P. B. Cunha, Diego L. S. Mateus, Josué G. Delmond, Ródney F. Couto

“…<br>In the current scenario of constant power drops in Brazil and an imminent crisis in the electricity sector, the use of generators and biofuels such as biodiesel has been quite common in rural areas represents an option for diversification of the energy matrix. This study evaluated the use of soybean biodiesel in different concentrations in a diesel engine cycle under different demands of engine loads. …”
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Exploring the association of erythrocytic NO-ferroheme, a surrogate marker of endothelial function with perioperative cardiovascular events in low/intermediate risk patients underg... by Hasnae Boughaleb, Jerome Linden, Arvind Soni, Nathalie Fabian, Irina Lobysheva, Virginie Montiel, Mona Momeni, Marie-Agnès Docquier, Annie Robert, Nancy Van Overstraeten, Jean-Luc Balligand

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate if HbNO is associated with the different cardiovascular risk factors and to explore its association with CVE in patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery. …”
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Assessing artificial intelligence in breast screening with stratified results on 306 839 mammograms across geographic regions, age, breast density and ethnicity: A Retrospective In... by Nisha Sharma, Alice Leaver, Ben Glocker, William Teh, Cary J G Oberije, Rachel Currie, Alan Redman, Georgia Fox, Galvin Khara, Jonathan Nash, Annie Y Ng, Peter D Kecskemethy

“…Objectives Evaluate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system in breast screening through stratified results across age, breast density, ethnicity and screening centres, from different UK regions.Methods A large-scale retrospective study evaluating two variations of using AI as an independent second reader in double reading was executed. …”
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Feasibility study of a domestic fully automated NAT system for blood screening in blood donors by YAO Fenglan, WANG Rui, HU Jinghui, GE Hongwei, LENG Chan, ZHA Yi, ZHAO Zifu, LIU Zhengmin

“…[Methods] The concordance rate and sensitivity of WanTag-Vortex Plus system were verified using WHO standard reference panels of HIV-1, HCV and HBV, while precision was assessed using weak positive samples of HIV-1, HCV and HBV. As for its operational performance evaluation, cross-contamination resistance was assessed using strong positive samples, and throughput and stress testing were conducted using negative samples. …”
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Uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into lettuce (Lactuca sativa), tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum): A greenhouse experimen... by Alexandra E. Scearce, Jean D. MacRae, Caleb P. Goossen, Yong-Jiang Zhang, Kylie P. Holt, Rachel E. Schattman

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Advanced removal of butylparaben from aqueous solutions using magnetic molybdenum disulfide nanocomposite modified with chitosan/beta-cyclodextrin and parametric evaluation through... by Saeed Hosseinpour, Alieh Rezagholizade-shirvan, Mohammad Golaki, Amir Mohammadi, Amir Sheikhmohammadi, Zahra Atafar

“…This research fully evaluates machine learning approaches that optimize complicated environmental remediation operations while advanced nanomaterials used with data-driven optimization provide a strong adaptable method to remove organic water pollutants thus supporting sustainable treatment development. …”
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Diagnostic value of choroidal vascular density in predicting the progression of diabetic retinopathy by Chuanjie Yin, Shanshan Zhang, Dong Guo, Jianmin Qin, Huadong Lou, Guowen Zhang

“…Changes in choroidal VD in the choriocapillaris (CC) and mid-large choroidal vasculature (MLCV) layers were evaluated in each region among patients with DR. Additionally, the diagnostic value of choroidal VD in distinguishing different stages of DR was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. …”
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Evaluation of the performance of Abbott m2000 and Roche COBAS Ampliprep/COBAS Taqman assays for HIV-1 viral load determination using dried blood spots and dried plasma spots in Ken... by Clement Zeh, Kenneth Ndiege, Seth Inzaule, Rebecca Achieng, John Williamson, Joy Chih-Wei Chang, Dennis Ellenberger, John Nkengasong

“…To increase access to viral load testing, alternative sample types like dried blood spots (DBS), which overcome the logistic barriers associated with plasma separation and cold chain shipment need to be considered and evaluated. The current study evaluated matched dried blood spots (DBS) and dried plasma spots (DPS) against plasma using the Abbott M 2000 (Abbott) and Roche Cobas Ampliprep/Cobas TaqMan (CAP/CTM) quantitative viral load assays in western Kenya.…”
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An integrated multi-criteria decision-making model for identifying complexity drivers in the oil and gas supply chain by Sujan Piya, Yahya Al-Hinai, Nasr Al Hinai, Mohammad Khadem, Mohammad Shamsuzzaman

“…The oil and gas industry, with numerous supply chain partners, significantly contributes to the world economy. This industry's operations involve complex processes and interactions with different stakeholders, leading to many drivers contributing to its complexity. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy in cT1b-T2 patients with incidentally discovered positive lymph nodes after esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a... by Hai-Bo Sun, Shao-Kang Feng, Xian-Ben Liu, Wen-Qun Xing, Pei-Nan Chen, Duo Jiang, Yang Liu

“…Each group consisted of 107 patients, with no significant difference in the background information between the two groups. …”
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