Application of a nature-based solution adaptive management framework for improving coastal resiliency in a highly urbanized environment by Andrew McQueen, Burton Suedel, Sara Copp Franz, Tina Cardona, Molly McDermott, Sabrina Collins, Victor Magar, Jeffrey Herzog

“…To meet this objective, an NNBF principled approach was applied using the City of Boston coastal storm risk management study as an illustrative example. The initial phases of the NNBF guidelines framework was an effective means of organizing and communicating information relevant to the identification and down selection of NNBF alternatives for the region. …”
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Designing multi-epitope-based vaccine targeting immunogenic proteins of Streptococcus mutans using immunoinformatics to prevent caries by Anjumariya Kottarathil, Gopinath Murugan, Divya Sangeetha Rajkumar, Ashitha K. Chandran, Velmurugan Elumalai, Rajashree Padmanaban

“…We focused on surface proteins, adhesins, and virulence-related enzymes of S. mutans which were involved in the initial stage of infection. Using in silico methods, we have predicted epitopes from these targets, aiming to provoke immunogenicity. …”
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Development of coordination abilities of fencers aged 10-12 years living in the territory of martial law by Iryna Kryventsova, Vladimir Potop, Krzystzof Prusik, Dmytro Samoilov

“…Success in sports activities is determined by various criteria, among which the level of development of coordination abilities stands out. The initial stage of training young athletes is important for the development of coordination abilities. …”
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FUZZY GEOGRAPHICALLY WEIGHTED CLUSTERING WITH OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHMS FOR SOCIAL VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS IN JAVA ISLAND by Alwan Fadlurohman, Tiani Wahyu Utami, Setiawan Amrullah, Nila Ayu Nur Roosyidah, Oktaviana Rahma Dhani

“…However, the FGWC method is sensitive because the initial initialisation to determine the centroid is randomised, and it will affect the cluster quality. …”
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Scientific Opinion on the use of animal‐based measures to assess welfare of dairy cows by EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)

“…There should be both initial and ongoing training of assessors to ensure valid and reliable welfare measurement.…”
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Information needs of kidney transplant patients on social media: a qualitative study by Bilgen Arikan, Emine Sardagi, Cigdem Erdem

“…The data were examined through an inductive approach, where initial codes were developed to identify key themes and sub-themes. …”
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Enhancing Creativity and Validation in Explanatory Deep Learning-Based Symbolic Music Generation: A Hybrid Approach With LSTM and Genetic Algorithms by Ahmad Zainul Fanani, Arry Maulana Syarif, Ika Novita Dewi, Abdul Karim

“…The LSTM network produces initial compositions, and the GA module ensures compliance with musical rules, enhancing both explainability and creativity. …”
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A Multi-Strategy Improved Horned Lizard Optimization Algorithm and Its Application in Engineering Optimization by Yancang Li, Jinfan Zhang, Zidong Jin, Weitao Qiao

“…The algorithm is innovated through four synergistic strategies: (1) logistic chaotic population initialization to enhance initial solution diversity; (2) dynamic lens imaging-based adversarial learning to enhance global search capability; (3) sub-linear probability decay selection-based crisscross strategy to effectively break through dimensional local optima; and (4) golden sine factor-guided local exploitation to balance the trade-off between exploration and exploitation. …”
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Correlation between quantitative traits and grain productivity of the waxy maize hybrids by G. Ya. Krivosheev, A. S. Ignatiev, D. R. Lupinoga, Yu. B. Arzhenovskaya, N. A. Shevchenko

“…The identified dependencies must be taken into account when selecting the initial material and when developing waxy maize hybrids.…”
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Acupotomy for Occipital Neuralgia: A Narrative Review by Han Eung Jo, Yae Gi Min, Hyang Gi Lim, Jung Hee Lee, Hyun-Jong Lee, Sung Chul Lim, Yun Kyu Lee, Jae Soo Kim

“…Of the initial 305 studies, 11 RCTs were selected for in-depth analysis. …”

Challenges of Ventilator Procurement and Distribution in the ICU During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review by David Wang, MD, Marko Nemet, MD, Gabriele A. dos Anjos, MD, Sara N. Zec, MD, Claudia C. Zambrano, MD, Lucrezia Rovati, MD, Hieu Truong, MD, Yue Dong, MD

“…A comprehensive search strategy using identifying key words was applied to several different databases to procure relevant literature. STUDY SELECTION:. Four thousand two hundred fifty-nine studies were found in the initial search. …”
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Application of Fresnel Prism in the Complex Treatment of Friendly Strabismus by V. N. Kurochkin, T. V. Terekhova, Y. D. Glumskova, Y. I. Triludina, O. A. Shelikhova

“…The results were compared with a control group treated without Fresnel prisms.Results. During initial selection of Fresnel prisms, doubling was revealed in 73% cases. …”
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IMPROVEMENT OF EXPERT ANALYSIS FOR ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS USING COMPUTER SIMULATION PROGRAMS by S. A. Azemsha, V. N. Galushko, S. V. Skirkovski

“…The existing methods for auto-technical expertise presuppose selection of some parameters on the basis of the expert’s intuition and experience. …”
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Perceptions of human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescent boys and their parents in high-income countries: a scoping review protocol by Eunyoung Park, Hyun-Ju Seo, Yumi Choi, Jisu Seo, Hye-Jeong Yang

“…However, among adolescent boys, initial exposure to HPV is associated with a higher risk of developing oropharyngeal and oral cancers compared with girls. …”
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The efficacy and mechanisms of low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation on pain: a systematic review of human and animal studies by Hao-Ran Xu, Yiu-Liang Yi, Chuan Xue, Zi-Qi Guo, Li Ding, Jie Jia

“…Analgesic effects may be affected by pain-related risk factors, insufficient dosage, suboptimal protocols, and target selection. Initial evidence has highlighted the direct link between LITUS parameters, brain region responses, and pain behavior. …”
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Industrialized Construction: A Systematic Review of Its Benefits and Guidelines for the Development of New Constructive Solutions Applied in Sustainable Projects by Carlos Rojas-Herrera, Aner Martínez-Soto, Constanza Avendaño-Vera, Rodrigo Cancino Carrasco, Natalia Reyes Barbato

“…In this work, through a systematic literature review based on PRISMA, 90 articles that met the selection criteria related to the four mentioned indicators were selected and analyzed. …”
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Designing molecular diagnostics for current tuberculosis drug regimens by Sophia B. Georghiou, Margaretha de Vos, Kavindhran Velen, Paolo Miotto, Rebecca E. Colman, Daniela Maria Cirillo, Nazir Ismail, Timothy C. Rodwell, Anita Suresh, Morten Ruhwald

“…In the context of current WHO tuberculosis treatment guidelines as well as promising new regimens, we identify the key diagnostic gaps for initial and follow-on tests to diagnose emerging drug resistance and aid in regimen selection. …”
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A peer teaching module for medical residents on critical appraisal of medical articles: context and pilot testing by Mustafa Enes Özden, Banu Cakir

“…Abstract Background The ability of healthcare providers to access and use published research correctly is crucial for the quality of healthcare services, enabling selection of the most effective treatment modalities, and avoidance of medical errors. …”
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Mechanical properties of 3D-Printed aluminum, nickel, and titanium using a hybrid machine learning and computational mechanics approach by Sara Samine, Mohamed Karouchi, Maria Zemzami, Nabil Hmina, Soufiane Belhouideg

“…Such insights contribute to faster and more efficient materials selection and customization in additive manufacturing.…”
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Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Football coach's strategy in preventing aggressive behavior in adolescents by Nawan Primasoni, Sulistiyono Sulistiyono, Fatkurahman Arjuna, Abdul Aziz Purnomo Shidiq, Nurul Zuriah, Sabariah Sabariah, Rufi’i Rufi’i, Harmanto Harmanto, Ridho Bahtra, Syaifullah Yophi Ardiyanto, Safrudin Safrudin, Ratko Pavlovic

“…The process of the article selection in this study followed the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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