Investigating the Cost-Effectiveness of Solar Electricity Compared to Grid Electricity in the Capitals of Middle Eastern Countries: A Residential Scale Case Study by Sepehr Shahgholian, Mahdi Taheri, Mehdi Jahangiri

“…Ranking analysis was done on the results of 5 outputs of the HOMER software as well as 3 other influential parameters using 4 multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods. TOPSIS, GRA, WSM, and AHP methods were used, and the final ranking of each station was considered the average of the 4 methods. …”
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IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PROCEDURE OF LYAPUNOV SPLINE-FUNCTIONS CONSTRUCTION FOR NONLINEAR NONSTATIONARY SYSTEMS by V. P. Berdnikov

“…The relationship of this algorithm and methods based on frequency criteria and quadratic Lyapunov functions is shown. …”
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Fair and Transparent Student Admission Prediction Using Machine Learning Models by George Raftopoulos, Gregory Davrazos, Sotiris Kotsiantis

“…However, traditional methods often lack the ability to address fairness and transparency, leading to potential biases and inequities in the decision-making process. …”
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Multiplicity Adjustments for Differences in Proportion Parameters in Multiple-Sample Misclassified Binary Data by Dewi Rahardja

“…Furthermore, we demonstrate our methods using a real-world data example.…”
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Determination of Coefficients of High-Order Schemes for Riemann-Liouville Derivative by Rifang Wu, Hengfei Ding, Changpin Li

“…Although there have existed some numerical algorithms for the fractional differential equations, developing high-order methods (i.e., with convergence order greater than or equal to 2) is just the beginning. …”
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The Effectiveness of Allopathic Learning Model on the Achievement of First-Year ‎intermediate Students in the Holy Quran and Islamic Education and the ‎Development of Their Persuas... by Omar Jasim Mukhlif

“…Aims: The current study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the allopathic ‎learning model on the achievement of first-year intermediate students in the ‎Holy Quran and Islamic Education and the development of their persuasive ‎thinking. Methods: The current research adopted the descriptive approach in ‎collecting data and the experimental approach in applying the experiment on ‎‎66 students distributed equally between an experimental group taught by ‎allopathic teaching and an experimental group taught by the traditional method. ‎…”
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Antibacterial activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Pistacia hull against multidrug-resistant clinical isolates by Zary Nokhodian, Mohammad Mousavi-Khattat, Shima Gharibi, Soodabeh Rostami, Parisa Zeraati, Mehdi Rahimmalek, Antoni Szumny

“…Several methods characterized the qualities of AgNPs. Antibacterial activities of the AgNPs against six gram-positive and gram-negative standard bacteria and 30 multidrug-resistant (MDR) clinical isolates were investigated by well diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) methods. …”
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Integration of the wingate anaerobic test into a virtual reality- based evaluation system by Gulay Aras Bayram, Gizem Ergezen Sahin, Gizem Yilmaz, Umut Islam Tayboga, Ayten Gunes Celik, Yasin Yildirim, Pinar Kaya Saribas, Devrim Tarakci

“…Abstract Background With the advancement of technology, it is considered an important step to transfer assessment methods to the virtual environment as it provides individuals with the opportunity for equal feedback, improves test performance and allows for testing with maximum participation. …”
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Evaluating the Performance of Two Rapid Immunochromatographic Techniques for Detecting Carbapenemase in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Clinical Isolates by Liu P, Qin M, Zhao C, Yi S, Ye M, Liao K, Deng J, Chen Y

“…Pingjuan Liu,1,* Mengling Qin,2,* Chenfeng Zhao,1,* Siting Yi,3 Mengmin Ye,3 Kang Liao,1 Jiankai Deng,1 Yili Chen1 1Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hainan West Central Hospital, Hainan, 571700, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Laboratory Medicine, The East Division of The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yili Chen; Jiankai Deng, Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People’s Republic of China, Email chenyli3@mail.sysu.edu.cn; dengjk0417@126.comIntroduction: The rapid and accurate identification of carbapenemases in Enterobacterales isolates is of paramount importance for the selection of effective antibiotics and the control of hospital-acquired infections.Methods: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of two immunochromatographic methods, NG-Test Carba 5 (Carba 5) and Goldstream Carbapenem-resistant K.N.I.V.O. …”
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BlockDroid: detection of Android malware from images using lightweight convolutional neural network models with ensemble learning and blockchain for mobile devices by Emre Şafak, İbrahim Alper Doğru, Necaattin Barışçı, İsmail Atacak

“…Consequently, traditional methods have become increasingly inadequate for malware detection. …”
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Intelligence system using the concepts of representations for solving problems of goal-directed behavior by Vasiliy M. Trembach

“…An agent-oriented approach is equally important for smart system developers. Compared to objects, agents are not entities that require specific methods from each other, but entities that request the operation of required actions. …”
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How Do Different Treatments of Catchment Area Affect the Station Level Demand Modeling of Urban Rail Transit? by Hongtai Yang, Xuan Li, Chaojing Li, Jinghai Huo, Yugang Liu

“…Five catchment areas are defined by drawing buffers around each station with radius distance ranging from 300 to 1500 meters with the interval of 300 meters. Three methods to process the overlapping areas are tested, which are the naïve method, Thiessen polygon, and equal division. …”
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Energy utilization potential of Saravan landfill in Rasht with life cycle assessment approach by Ali Ahmadi Orkomi, Maryam Malekpour

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the environmental effects and economic implications of different methods of Saravan landfill biogas management in Rasht from 2024 forward to determine the most sustainable method for Saravan landfill gas management. …”
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Application of Metagenomic and Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing in Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid by Yang Z, Liu Q, Hu Y, Geng S, Ni JX

“…Zhen Yang,* Qian Liu,* Yi Hu, Shuang Geng, Ji-Xiang Ni Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Shuang Geng, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 26 Shengli Street, Jiangan District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13476192468, Email gengshuangsky@163.com Ji-Xiang Ni, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 26 Shengli Street, Jiangan District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China, Email Neejx77@163.comPurpose: To explore the application value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF).Patients and Methods: Data from 202 patients with suspected PTB at Wuhan Central Hospital (Jan 2022 - Jan 2024) were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Bias Mitigation in Primary Health Care Artificial Intelligence Models: Scoping Review by Maxime Sasseville, Steven Ouellet, Caroline Rhéaume, Malek Sahlia, Vincent Couture, Philippe Després, Jean-Sébastien Paquette, David Darmon, Frédéric Bergeron, Marie-Pierre Gagnon

“…Other methods aimed at enhancing model fairness included group recalibration and the application of the equalized odds metric. …”
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Protocol for validating an algorithm to identify neurocognitive disorders in Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging participants: an observational study by Verena Menec, Teresa Liu-Ambrose, David B Hogan, Megan E O’Connell, Mary Thompson, Andrew P Costa, Eric E Smith, Changbao Wu, Aaron Jones, Andrew Wister, Christina Wolfson, Parminder Raina, Jinhui Ma, Lauren E Griffith, Christopher Patterson, Alexandra J Mayhew, Benoit Cossette, David Hogan, Howard Chertkow, Susan Kirkland, Megan O'Connell, Vanessa Taler, Andrew Costa, Jacqueline McMillan, Gerry Mugford, Theone Paterson

“…To optimise the use of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) to understand the epidemiology and burden of NCDs, the CLSA Memory Study will validate an NCD ascertainment algorithm to identify CLSA participants with these disorders using routinely acquired study data.Methods and analysis Up to 600 CLSA participants with equal numbers of those likely to have no NCD, mild NCD or major NCD based on prior self-reported physician diagnosis of a memory problem or dementia, medication consumption (ie, cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine) and/or self-reported function will be recruited during the follow-up 3 CLSA evaluations (started August 2021). …”
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Women’s Political Participation and Community Development: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Ahimbisibwe, Maxensia

“…However, disparities persist in their access to leadership roles, highlighting challenges in achieving gender equality in political representation. The analysis also revealed a significant positive correlation between women's political participation and improved community development outcomes. …”
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Air Monitoring: New Advances in Sampling and Detection by Nicola Watson, Stephen Davies, David Wevill

“…It also describes new, practical monitoring options for addressing equally challenging high-concentration industrial samples.…”
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Improving the Efficiency of Screen Type Potato Sorting Machines by a Modification of the Sieve Drive Movement Algorithm by A. G. Ivanov, M. N. Erokhin, S. P. Kazantsev, P. V. Dorodov, I. I. Khuzyakhmetov, I. T. Khakimov

“…The paper emphasizes the relevance of developing effective methods for designing and calculating the parameters of this type sorting devices. …”
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ON THE QUESTION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY LAW by NESMEIANOVA I.A.

“…The article considers the issue of mixing in the Family Code of the Russian Federation the principles of family law, which can really be called the basic principles of family legislation and principles-ideas that are exclusively declarative, respectively, non-compliance with them cannot entail the responsibility of the violator. The methods used. In addition to general scientific methods, special research methods such as the comparative legal method and the formal legal method were used in the preparation of the article. …”
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