Optimal distributed generation placement and sizing using modified grey wolf optimization and ETAP for power system performance enhancement and protection adaptation by Nasreddine Bouchikhi, Fethi Boussadia, Riyadh Bouddou, Ayodeji Olalekan Salau, Saad Mekhilef, Chaima Gouder, Sarra Adiche, Abdallah Belabbes

“…The findings indicate that the optimal DG placement in the 33-bus system results in a 69.7% decrease in average power loss, a 69.6% decrease in real power loss, and a 7.3% enhancement in voltage stability. …”
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Comparing sparse inertial sensor setups for sagittal-plane walking and running reconstructions by Eva Dorschky, Marlies Nitschke, Matthias Mayer, Ive Weygers, Heiko Gassner, Heiko Gassner, Thomas Seel, Bjoern M. Eskofier, Bjoern M. Eskofier, Anne D. Koelewijn, Anne D. Koelewijn

“…We estimated the variables by solving optimal control problems with sagittal plane lower-body musculoskeletal models, in which we minimized an objective that combined tracking of accelerometer and gyroscope data with minimizing muscular effort. …”
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Systematic protection and restoration of water bodies in collapse areas based on surface runoff regulation by Shaogang LEI, Yufan XU, Mian ZHANG, Dongxing CHEN, Xia HUA, Dong GUO

“…The results show that: ① by building water connection corridors at key locations and using hydrodynamic enhancement technology based on water connection, 45 ecological source areas were effectively connected. …”
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Characteristics and mechanism of strong dynamic load mine pressure in large mining height full-mechanized caving face with multiple thick and hard roof by Zhen ZHANG, Zhizeng HUANG, GANG XU, Xiaogang LIU, Qianjin LIU, Tielin ZHAO, Xingyu LIN

“…In view of the problems of strong mine pressure such as rapid shrinkage of hydraulic support column and easy support crushing in working face under the fully mechanized caving face with large mining height in multi-layer thick and hard roof of extra-thick coal seam in Yushen mining area, the support working resistance and roof subsidence during the mining period of the working face are systematically monitored by using column pressure sensor and displacement sensor, and the macroscopic characteristics of mine pressure behavior and the linkage between near and far field overburden movement and mine pressure are analyzed. …”
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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

“…Average recruitment of 1.87 per month contrasted with the expected 4 per site per month anticipated. …”
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Cervical ripening at home or in hospital during induction of labour: the CHOICE prospective cohort study, process evaluation and economic analysis by Mairead Black, Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Sayem Ahmed, Linda Williams, Kathleen A Boyd, Maggie Reid, Amar Bhide, Neelam Heera, Jane Huddleston, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Gordon C S Smith, Rosemary Townsend, Helen Cheyne, Christine McCourt, Sarah Stock

“…However, home cervical ripening may be less safe because problems may not be noticed as quickly. We looked at whether home cervical ripening is safe, acceptable to women and their partners, and good value for money. …”
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Comparing the Efficiency of Sediment Rating Curve and ANN Models in Estimating River Bed-load by Jamal Mosaffaie, Amin Saleh pourjam, Mahmudreza Tabatabaei

“…Regarding the measurement problems of bed-load, our results can lead to making more accurate estimations of bed-load and total sediment load. …”
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Assessment the Relationship between Rural Sustainability and Tourism Development by Modifier Role of Local People Perception by Mohammad Najjarzadeh, Majid Nematolahi, Hosain Balochi

“…It should be noted that rural tourism can cause environmental problems which is considered as a motivation for environmental conservation at the same time. …”
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The relationship between homework time and academic performance among K‐12: A systematic review by Liping Guo, Jieyun Li, Zheng Xu, Xiaoling Hu, Chunyan Liu, Xin Xing, Xiuxia Li, Howard White, Kehu Yang

“…We then searched Open Dissertations and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global databases to locate the relevant dissertations and theses. Additionally, we hand‐searched seven educational journals to identify unpublished documents, reports, and potential studies not indexed in the databases. …”
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Increasing uptake of self-management education programmes for type 2 diabetes in primary care: the Embedding research programme including an RCT by Melanie J Davies, Shona Agarwal, Danielle H Bodicoat, Alan Brennan, Simon Dixon, Helen Eborall, Agnieszka Glab, Laura J Gray, Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Lisa Huddlestone, Nicky Hudson, Anju Keetharuth, Kamlesh Khunti, Caroline Kristunas, Graham Martin, Alison Northern, Mike Patterson, Daniel Pollard, Rebecca Pritchard, Sally Schreder, Jane Speight, Bernie Stribling, Jackie Sturt, Jess Turner, Christina Weis

“…Plain language summary The problem:  Self-management education and support programmes help people with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetes. …”
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Mapping open dumps and waste dynamics in a subtropical ecoregion of Argentina by Agustina Malizia, Alberto Galindo-Cardona, Emiliano Matias, Patricio Gallardo García Freire, Javier Foguet, A. Carolina Monmany-Garzia

“…Abstract The proliferation of plastic waste since the 20th century has exacerbated pollution problems despite technological advances in waste management. …”
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Advancing multi-categorization and segmentation in brain tumors using novel efficient deep learning approaches by Nadenlla RajamohanReddy, G. Muneeswari

“…The range of tumor sizes, shapes, and locations in the brain makes the existing approaches inadequate for accurate classification. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Large Wood Evolution Characteristics Transported by Flash Floods by SONG Siyuan, FEI Gaogao, WANG Xiekang

“…In this process, special locations such as bridges, the outer sides of river bends, or channel constrictions are impacted by large wood, which can accumulate and form logjams. …”
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