Defining Reablement in the Dutch Context: A Modified Delphi Study by Buma LE, Mouchaers I, Zwakhalen SM, Vluggen S, Satink T, Metzelthin SF

“…This study extends the original conceptual definition by integrating these elements, offering clearer, more practical guidance for real-world application.Materials and methods: A modified Delphi study was performed to develop a definition of reablement that fits the Dutch health and social care system, extending beyond conceptual understanding. …”
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Axial load induced vibrational changes in nonlocal stress-driven beams by Indronil Devnath, Mohammad Nazmul Islam

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Core outcomes for the evaluation of new healthcare programmes – a modified Delphi study by Benjamin P. Harvey, Emmelie Barenfeld, Joakim Öhlén, Jana Bergholtz, Carl Johan Orre, Tomas Lindroth, Hanna Gyllensten

“…The outcomes underwent a two-round modified Delphi method with representative groups including managerial decision-makers, researchers, health workers, and patients/patient representatives. …”
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Identifying three-dimensional palmprints with Modified Four-Patch Local Binary Pattern (MFPLBP) by Musab T.S. Al-Kaltakchi, Manhal Ahmad Saleh Al-Hussein, Raid Rafi Omar Al-Nima

“…Palmprint biometrics is the best method of identifying an individual with a unique palmprint for every person. …”
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An Echo State Network Approach for Parameter Variation Robustness Enhancement in FCS-MPC for PMSM Drives by Xiao Zeng, Jing Li, Pengcheng Yang, Hongda Cai, Yongzhi Zhou, Daren Li

“…To address above issue, this article proposes a modified parameter robust FCS-MPC framework that integrates an online learning echo state network (ESN) for real-time compensation of parameter deviations. …”
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Neighborhood Variation in Rate of Revascularization among Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients in New York City by Abdissa Negassa, Jing Fang

“…Method. Using the New York City hospital discharge records during 1998–2002, we employed a hierarchical regression model that integrates patient-level risk factors and neighborhood-level factors to retrospectively examine revascularization patterns among AMI patients. …”
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Modified Model-Free Predictive Control for Reliable Operation of Multiple Parallel Grid-Forming Inverters by Mohamed Islam Grairia, Riad Toufouti, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Mamadou-Bailo Camara, Abderahmane Abid, Shaik Mohammad Irshad, Hafiz Ahmed

“…To overcome this limitation, this paper proposes a modified model-free predictive control (MFPC) based on the dual second-order generalized integrator-quadrature signal generator (DSOGI-QSG) strategy. …”
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Fast2Vec, a modified model of FastText that enhances semantic analysis in topic evolution by Ayu Pertiwi, Azhari Azhari, Sri Mulyana

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Synergy and Effectiveness Evaluation of Carbon Policy and Government Subsidies: Variational Inequality Model Based on Supply Chain Network by Chao Wang, Hui Sun, Yuehu Wang

“…Numerical simulations were conducted with a modified projection algorithm, and the Borda method was applied to evaluate equilibrium outcomes, specifically production levels and emission reductions, under each policy combination, revealing synergies between policies. …”
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Short-term load forecasting based on multi-frequency sequence feature analysis and multi-point modified FEDformer by Kaiyuan Hou, Xiaotian Zhang, Junjie Yang, Jiyun Hu, Guangzhi Yao, Jiannan Zhang

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Fault detection and assessment in an AC microgrid system using modified complex plane via positive sequence current measurement by Chinmayee Biswal, Pravat Kumar Rout, Binod Kumar Sahu, Manohar Mishra

“…Integrating distributed generations (DGs) into microgrids leads to many significant issues and challenges in fault detection due to bidirectional power flow, inertia change, fault current variation under different operating conditions, and topological changes. …”
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Integrated Vascular Analysis System of Olive Cultivation: Savia Olivar Project by Antonio Aguirre-Arcos, Irene Ortiz-Bernad, Juana Nieto Carricondo, Antonio M. Lallena, Marino Pedro Reyes-Martín, Álvaro Ávila-Pérez, Emilia Fernández-Ondoño

“…Sap extracted using a modified Scholander chamber could provide an accurate method for determining the nutritional status of olive trees. …”
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Exploring the efficacy and safety of Yu-Ping-Feng powder with variation against allergic rhinitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Zhi-Xiu Lin, Tin Muk Ho, Yan-Fang Xian, Kam Leung Chan, Qing-Qing Xu, Cho Wing Lo, Justin Che Yuen Wu, Kam Lun Hon, Sin Bond Leung, Chon Pin Chia, Chi Him Sum, Tak Yee Chow, Pui Kuan Cheong, Jessica Yuet Ling Ching, Hongwei Zhang, Ka Chun Leung, Wai Ling Lin

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Investigation of crack propagation in single optical fiber composite with thermal influence by finite element method by Verlinski Sergey, Arzumanyan Hovhannes, Ahanchian Mohammad

“…Corresponding finite element analysis was performed to determine the evolution of stress and strain states. The method is developed and combined with the modified J-integral theory to deal with this problem. …”
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Collaborative Scheduling Framework for Post-Disaster Restoration: Integrating Electric Vehicles and Traffic Dynamics in Waterlogging Scenarios by Hao Dai, Ziyu Liu, Guowei Liu, Hao Deng, Lisheng Xin, Liang He, Longlong Shang, Dafu Liu, Jiaju Shi, Ziwen Xu, Chen Chen

“…This study proposes a collaborative scheduling framework for post-disaster restoration in waterlogging scenarios, addressing the impact of waterlogging on both transportation and distribution systems. The method integrates electric vehicles (EVs), mobile power sources (MPSs), and repair crews (RCs) into a unified optimization model, leveraging an improved semi-dynamic traffic assignment (SDTA) model that accounts for temporal variations in road accessibility due to water depth. …”
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Modeling and coverage analysis of heterogeneous sub-6GHz-millimeter wave networks by Cheng Pan, Yi Guo, Gang Liu, Haiyang Ding, Zhihang Fu

“…The expressions of the coverage probability are derived by using the interference calculation method of integrating the nearest sector exclusion area. …”
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Analysis method combining improved AE algorithm and signal reconstruction in mechanical faults by Zhenhua Niu

“…Traditional diagnostic methods have shortcomings in accuracy and robustness.MethodsTherefore, the study integrates variational autoencoders with long short-term memory network models, enhances them using dropout methods, and proposes a hybrid diagnostic analysis model that combines improved autoencoder algorithms and signal reconstruction.ResultsThe experiment outcomes indicated that under the slow degradation mode of the bearing, the precision, recall, F1 score, and overall accuracy of the improved autoencoder model were 0.931, 0.933, 0.920, and 0.939, respectively, which were better than the pre-modified model. …”
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Data-Model Fusion-Driven Method for Fault Quantitative Diagnosis of Heat Exchanger by Xiaogang Qin, Shiwei Yan, Haibo Xu, Yi Gao, Yanbing Yu, Jinjiang Wang

“…After the fault mode is identified, to achieve quantitative analysis of the failure degree, an index-integrated mechanism equation is constructed using monitoring data and secondary parameters, where the index is dynamically modified by online data. …”
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Mathematical approach for rapid determination of pull-in displacement in MEMS devices by Yongcun Shao, Yutong Cui

“…A critical challenge in MEMS devices is accurately determining the pull-in displacement and voltage, which significantly impacts device performance. Existing methods, including the variational iteration method and homotopy perturbation method, often fall short in providing precise estimations of these parameters.MethodsThis study introduces a novel mathematical approach that combines physical insights into the pull-in phenomenon with variational theory. …”
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A review of smart structures and adaptation of 3d printing methods for future fashion applications by Viktorija Diak

“…However, the creation of such novel materials/structures and their integration with traditional fibres present numerous challenges, urging the industry to explore new manufacturing methods. …”
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