A Bayesian Hierarchical Approach to Quasi-Replicate Dataset Modelling by Hassan M. Aljohani, Robert G. Aykroyd

“…Parameter estimation is performed using Markov chain Monte Carlo methods. As well as presenting a novel analysis of autoradiography data, the proposed method also provides a general framework for dealing with a wide variety of practical data analysis problems, showing potential for widespread use across the experimental sciences.…”
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Consumption behavior, preferences, and willingness to pay for fish attributes in Ghana by Rebecca Owusu, John Micah, William Ghartey

“…Therefore, it is essential to understand the factors that influence the marketability of fish to improve production and address poverty, malnutrition, gender equality, and economic growth. This paper employs advanced discrete choice experiment methods to analyze Ghana's consumer preferences and willingness to pay for fish attributes. …”
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Study on the Geo-Stress Loading and Excavation Unloading Devices of the Large-Scale Photoelastic Model Test for Deep-Buried Tunnels by Jiaqi Guo, Binzhong Zhu, Xiliang Liu, Jing Luo, Zhaoyuan Li

“…The model test method represented by the photoelastic test is still an important approach to study this kind of problem. …”
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EVALUATION OF PROGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE OF BLOOD ENDOTOXIN ACTIVITY INDICATOR IN PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS by Konstantin N. Zolotukhin, Helmut Kronfeldner, Aleksandr Samorodov

“…The objective of the study is to analyze the prognostic significance of endotoxin activity indicator in patients with sepsis that undergo treatment in conditions of surgical resuscitation and intensive care at multidisciplinary hospital. Materials and methods. One-center prospective study on the basis of ICU department of the Republic Clinical Hospital (Ufa, Russia) during the period of 2015- 2016. …”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ALBENA AND ALBENA IN COMBINATION WITH T AND B-ACTIVIN A IN EXPERIMENTAL DICTYOCAULUS LAMBS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ALBENA AND ALBENA IN COMBINATION WITH T AND B-... by T. Yu. Degtyarevskaya

“…The aim of the research was to investigate the anthelmintic efficiency of Albena and Albena in combination with T and b-activin a in experimental dictyocaulus lambs. Materials and methods. Test Albena with 20 % of albendazole and Albena in combination with T and b-a activin is carried out at the experimental dictyocaulus lambs in August–September 2013 on 18 crossbred lambs aged 4-5 months, free from infection, as confirmed by the results coprevalence studies by the method of Berman and flotation. …”
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Delta-V-Based Cooperative Strategies for Orbital Two-Pursuer One-Evader Pursuit–Evasion Games by Sihan Xu, Liran Zhao, Weichen Zhang, Zhaohui Dang

“…This paper investigates the application of the Nash equilibrium solution method within 2-versus-1 impulsive orbital pursuit–evasion (P-E) scenarios, involving 2 pursuers and an evader. …”
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Management of groundwater abstraction and seawater intrusion in the Moghra aquifer, Egypt by Asaad M. Armanuos, Martina Zeleňáková, Ahmed Shalby, Sobhy R. Emara, Abdelazeim Negm

“…Between the proposed controlling methods, artificial recharge, in conjunction with saline water abstraction, has a significant impact on attenuating the seawater back to the seaside compared with each method alone. …”
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Exploring Stakeholder Roles and Strategies for Preventing Teenage Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Analysis in Lepelle‐Nkumpi District: South Africa by Rakgadi Grace Malapela, Sibusiso Memory Zuma, Patrone Rebecca Risenga

“…A thematic approach was used—analysis method was used to deductively code, interpret and summarise data into themes. …”
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Power Adaptation for Optimizing Secrecy Energy Efficiency in NOMA-Enabled Underlay Cognitive Radio Networks and DNN-Based Evaluation by P. P. Hema, A. V. Babu

“…The computation of the JOTPA for the SUs is enabled by an iterative algorithm that utilizes the Dinkelbach method. It is demonstrated that the suggested JOTPA scheme significantly enhances the SEE of the secondary network in comparison to the random transmit power allocation and equal transmit power allocation strategies. …”
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Mapping Urban Heat Vulnerability of Extreme Heat in Hangzhou via Comparing Two Approaches by Xue Liu, Wenze Yue, Xuchao Yang, Kejia Hu, Wei Zhang, Muyi Huang

“…Previous studies have demonstrated that HVI can play a vital role in determining which areas are at risk of heat-related deaths. Both equal weight approach (EWA) and principal component analysis (PCA) are the conventional methods to aggregate indicators to HVI. …”
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Community work strategies and support needs of social workers in providing substance use services to young people by Jan Masombuka, Faith Mathibela

“…A purposive sampling method was implemented to recruit a sample of 11 social workers from the 10 service points operated by the DSD in Gauteng, located within the CTMM. …”
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Predictive Factors of Lapatinib and Capecitabine Activity in Patients with HER2-Positive, Trastuzumab-Resistant Metastatic Breast Cancer: Results from the Italian Retrospective Mul... by Stefania Gori, Alessandro Inno, Valentina Rossi, Monica Turazza, Elena Fiorio, Alessandra Fabi, Giancarlo Bisagni, Jennifer Foglietta, Daniele Santini, Ida Pavese, Arianna Pellegrino, Alberto Zambelli, Patrizia Vici, Vita Leonardi, Sandro Barni, Silvana Saracchini, Giuseppe Bogina, Fabiana Marchetti, Simona Duranti, Gianluigi Lunardi, Filippo Montemurro

“…<h4>Background</h4>There are no validated predictive markers for lapatinib and capecitabine in patients with trastuzumab-resistant HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>Data of 148 consecutive patients treated with lapatinib and capecitabine from March 2007 to December 2013 were collected from 13 Italian institutions. …”
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Study on the diagnostic value of folic acid-targeted nano-microbubbles in breast microcarcinoma by Nianyu Xue, Zhenyu Shen, Zhenbin Xu, Shengmin Zhang

“…It is difficult to detect breast microcarcinomas less than or equal to 5 mm by imaging examination.MethodsFolic acid-targeted nanobubbles (FA-TNBs) were prepared by the thin-film hydration method. …”
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Effect of Anti-Emetic Combination of Sevoflurane / Propofol Anesthesia Technique in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Muhammad Salman Maqbool, Muhammad Alam, Muhammad Umer Draz, Ayesha Shahid, Shumaila Ashfaq

“…Methodology: Patients were recruited in interventional groups by lottery method as n=160, with 80 cases allocated in each group. …”
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Optimization of the Number of Active Subcarriers and M-PAM Modulation Constellation Pattern for OFDM-IM Systems by Farshad Jalili kharajoo, SeyyedHadi SeyyedMasoumian Charandabi

“…The proposed optimal method, particularly designed for 4-symbol Pulse Amplitude Modulation and 8-group OFDM-IM, has resulted in a 6.25% increase in the number of transmitted bits compared to previous methods. …”
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Simulation of the Extruder Screw Parameters by M. G. Zagoruiko, V. V. Vasilchikov, A. K. Mamakhai

“…(Research purpose) To increase structural elements durability of the press extruder by optimizing their strength characteristics.(Materials and methods) The authors studied the technological principle of extrusion. …”
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Nomogram prediction model for length of hospital stay following laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatric patients: a retrospective study by Ming Liu, Ping Yang, Yunpeng Gou, Qiang Chen, Dong Xu

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this research was to develop and internally validate a nomogram for forecasting the length of hospital stay following laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatric patients diagnosed with appendicitis.MethodsWe developed a prediction model based on a training dataset of 415 pediatric patients with appendicitis, and hospitalization data were collected retrospectively from January 2021 and December 2022. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion-Oriented Therapy and Schema Therapy on Sexual Schemas, Fear of Intimacy and Self-Confidence in Prostitutes by Mitra Takhttavani, Felour Khayatan, Hamid Atashpor

“…Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of emotional therapy and schema therapy on sexual schemas, fear of intimacy and self-confidence in prostitutes. Methods: The method of the current research was semi-experimental and applied, with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group and a three-month follow-up phase. …”
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Features of Densitometric Assessment of Bone Tissue in Young Patients with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma by K. M. Badykova, Ju. S. Kitaeva, E. A. Praskurnichij

“…In order to identify the optimal areas of densitometric measurement, the method of one-factor regression analysis was applied.   …”
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Two mechanisms of membrane digestion: enzymatic-transport ensemble exists by S. T. Metelsky, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To analyze initial stages of coupling between membrane hydrolysis of nutrients (sugar dimers) and membrane transport of formed monomers in rats and humans.Material and methods. Electrophysiological experiments carried out on resected segments of small intestine of rats weighted 160 to 550 g (85 animals). …”
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