Elevated uric acid to serum albumin ratio: a predictor of short-term outcomes in Chinese heart failure patients by Xianling Liu, Aihui Chu, Xiahao Ding

“…The skewed distribution of UAR data was addressed by applying a Log-10 (lg) transformation and stratifying patients into three groups accordingly (low to high). …”
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One-pass arc welding under thin slag layer of thick 09G2S steel plate structures by Yu. V. Poletaev, V. Yu. Poletaev

“…The microstructure was studied with MMP-2P and Reichert optical microscopes with increase up to thousandfolds. Besides, the distribution pattern and identification of the second phases of nonmetallics; welded samples and samples modeling the HAZ metal for the notch sensitivity; structure stability and welding cracking resistance were studied through the replica technique using the EMV-100LM electron microscope.Research Results. …”
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Asteroid gravitational field calculation via GeodesyNets with quadratic layers by Zhitao Fu, Weitong Li, Shanhong Liu

“…The traditional SIREN neural network performs well in capturing low-frequency features, such as regular shapes or large-scale density distributions. …”
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Research on quantitative prediction method of structural fractures in metamorphic rock reservoirs by Qinghong Yang, Qi Cheng, Guanjie Zhang, Xinwu Liao, Ning Shi, Lei Zhang, Xiang Wang, Wenchao Liu, Jingshou Liu

“…On the basis of 3D seismic and rock mechanics experimental data, geomechanical heterogeneity models of the study area in different periods were established, the 3D distributions of the tectonic stress field in different periods were clarified through finite element simulation, and a quantitative relationship between the tectonic stress and fracture linear density was established to quantitatively predict the spatial distribution characteristics of multistage tectonic fractures. …”
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Orchard variable-rate spraying method integrating GNSS and wind-excited audio-conducted leaf area density by Hangxing Zhao, Hangxing Zhao, Hangxing Zhao, Shenghui Yang, Shenghui Yang, Shenghui Yang, Wenwei Li, Wenwei Li, Han Feng, Han Feng, Shijie Jiang, Shijie Jiang, Weihong Liu, Weihong Liu, Jingbin Li, Yongjun Zheng, Yongjun Zheng, Songchao Zhang

“…A variable-rate spray control model and algorithm were then constructed to regulate spray flow according to the spatial distribution of leaf area density across the orchard.ResultsField experiments demonstrated that the system achieved a mean relative error of only 5.52% in spray flow rate regulation. …”
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Intercomparing the Response of Tropospheric and Stratospheric Temperature to Two Types of El Niño Onset by Shujie Chang, Min Shao, Chunhua Shi, Hua Xu

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Optimizing Real-Time Object Detection in a Multi-Neural Processing Unit System by Sehyeon Oh, Yongin Kwon, Jemin Lee

“…First, we ensure the continuity of NPU inference by allowing the CPU to process data in advance through double buffering. Second, in a multi-NPU environment, we distribute tasks among NPUs through queue-based processing and analyze the performance limits using Amdahl’s law. …”
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Hydrodynamics of a single cylinder in free-surface flow by Fawaz Alzabari

“…Overall, at Fr > 0.31, the free-surface proximity to the cylinder has a significant influence on the near-wake characteristics, requiring the modeling of water–surface deformation to accurately capture the flow dynamics.…”
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Justice, Trust, Perceived of Risk and Voluntary Tax Compliance in MSME by Nitami Galih Pangesti, Bani Alkausar, Prinintha Nanda Soemarsono, Hanifiyah Yuliatul Hijriah, Azrul Abdullah

“…Then, using AMOS Graphic, structural equation modeling (SEM) analytic techniques were used to analyze the data. …”
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Impact of climate, land management and harvesting patterns on the ecological traits and the population structure of Pterocarpus lucens in West African semi-arid areas by Issouf Zerbo, Larba Hubert Balima, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Adjima Thiombiano

“…Linear models were used to assess the effects of the investigated gradients on structural traits of the species. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with knowledge of HIV Self-Test kit and HIV-Self Testing among Ghanaian women: multi-level analyses using the 2022 Ghana demographic and health su... by Timothy Yao Akweh, Eunice Adoku, Felix Mbiba, Felix Teyko, Theodora Yayra Brinsley, Bright Atta Boakye, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Hubert Amu

“…Simple frequencies were used to summarise the data. A multilevel binary logistic regression using four models (Models I–IV) was used to examine the association between the two outcome variables and the explanatory variables, controlling for individual- and contextual-level factors. …”
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A high-resolution 20K SNP array for comprehensive genotyping and genetic mapping in Nicotiana tabacum L. by Shizhou Yu, Zhixiao Yang, Jie Zhang, Linggai Cao, Jie Liu, Peng Lu, Jiemeng Tao, Jufen Wan, Qingdong Zeng, Tenghang Xu, Peijian Cao, Jingjing Jin, Xueliang Ren

“…To address this, we developed the Ta-LD-SC, a 20K SNP Affymetrix Axiom array, based on resequencing data from 150 tobacco accessions. A total of 20,213 unique SNPs were carefully selected, achieving coverage of over 90% of the tobacco genome (Nitab4.5 and NtaSR1) with a uniform probe distribution, limiting density to no more than 5 SNPs per 200 kb. …”
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Parameter Estimation for Three-Phase Induction Motor Based on Performance Curves and Differential Evolution by Marcelo F. Castoldi, Gustavo Henrique Bazan, Wesley A. Souza, Clayton L. Graciola, Rafael M. Silva, Alessandro Goedtel

“…The results demonstrate that the proposed method provides accurate parameter estimation while reducing computational effort, establishing it as a low-cost and practical alternative for industrial applications requiring reliable motor modeling and control optimization.…”
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Design and Embedded Implementation of a Power Management Controller for Wind-PV-Diesel Microgrid System by M. Boussetta, S. Motahhir, R. El Bachtiri, A. Allouhi, M. Khanfara, Y. Chaibi

“…The aim of this paper is to (i) propose a novel modelling method and real-time monitoring interface under the LabVIEW software based on the real data obtained by an optimal sizing previously made using Homer-pro software and (ii) implement the power control system on a low-consumption embedded platform that is the Raspberry-pi3.…”
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Genetic and geographical insights call for early conservation of Mae Hong Son's blue mahseer to prevent population crisis. by Tavun Pongsanarm, Thitipong Panthum, Trifan Budi, Wongsathit Wongloet, Aingorn Chaiyes, Chadaphon Thatukan, Wattanawan Jaito, Chananya Patta, Worapong Singchat, Prateep Duengkae, Narongrit Muangmai, Kiatisak Wangwon, Kornsorn Srikulnath

“…Habitat suitability was assessed using MaxEnt species distribution modeling, which identified distance to rivers and annual mean total precipitation as significant environmental variables. …”
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Occurrence and morphological variability of Hydra (Hydroida: Hydridae) in freshwater bodies of Southeast of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina by Maria Irene Deserti, Fabian Horacio Acuña

“…Since their discovery, these polyps have become valuable biological models due to their morphological simplicity, global distribution, and low maintenance requirements in the laboratory conditions, enabling experiments on regeneration, reproduction, senescence, cellular differ- entiation, among other processes. …”
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Effects of Formation Dip on Gas Production from Unconfined Marine Hydrate-Bearing Sediments through Depressurization by Yilong Yuan, Tianfu Xu, Yingli Xia, Xin Xin

“…The reservoir was usually treated as horizontal distribution, whereas the sloping reservoir was not considered. …”
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Spatial assessment of settlement consolidation potential: insights from Zhejiang Province, China by Qiushi Zhou, Wenze Yue, Mengmeng Li, Hongwei Hu, Leyi Zhang

“…Here, we evaluate settlement consolidation potential across rural land systems in Zhejiang Province, by leveraging machine learning models fed with reference data from completed consolidation projects and associated explanatory variables. …”
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Attitudes, Perceptions, and Factors Influencing the Adoption of AI in Health Care Among Medical Staff: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Qianqian Dai, Ming Li, Maoshu Yang, Shiwu Shi, Zhaoyu Wang, Jiaojiao Liao, Zhaoji Li, Weinan E, Liyuan Tao, Yi-Da Tang

“…Sample weighting by regional distribution was applied for sensitivity analysis. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…Logarithmic transformation was applied to these data and the models refitted. None then showed any statistically significant difference except the model for length of stay. …”
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