Population dynamics and monitoring applied to decision-making by M. J. Conroy, D. C. Lee

“…For useful introductions to decision theory and methods, we suggest that readers consult Lindley (1985) or Clemen & Reilly (2001). …”
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Simple and efficient optical fiber recoating procedure by F.A.C. Nobrega, E.A.W. Menezes, R. Reichenbächer, C. Scheffler, R.F. Abreu, E.F. Morais, C.M.B. Cordeiro, A. Spickenheuer, S.C. Amico, A.S.B. Sombra

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Tropical almond antioxidant gels mitigate the adverse effects of strong whitening agents on immediate bonding by Verónica Cecilia MEJÍA, Vitória Moraes MARQUES, Tamara Gonçalves de ARAÚJO, Lara Cecília de MOURA, Ana Cristina de Mello FIALLOS, Mary Anne Sampaio de MELO, Sérgio Lima SANTIAGO, Vanara Florêncio PASSOS

“…From the DPPH assay, results with IC50 < 50 µg/mL indicate high AA for all tested extracts. This method established a difference of around 12 times more AA for the TCL-hydroalcoholic extract of green leaf to the aqueous extract of ripe leaves. …”
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Prognostic significance of troponin I in assessing cardiovascular risk in the Russian population. Data from ESSE-RF1 and ESSE-RF2 multicenter studies by O. M. Drapkina, S. A. Shalnova, A. V. Kontsevaya, V. A. Kutsenko, A. V. Kapustina, Yu. A. Balanova, S. E. Evstifeeva, A. A. Ivanova, A. E. Imaeva, N. V. Makogon, V. A. Metelskaya, G. A. Muromtseva, E. M. Filichkina, E. B. Yarovaya

“…Among men, the reclassification for NRI composite endpoints was more accurate than among women: 19% and 11%, respectively.Conclusion. …”
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Spatiotemporal assessment of environmental change in Kushtia, Bangladesh (1998–2023) using remote sensing-based environmental indices by Md. Anik Hossain, Md. Rahedul Islam, Tamanna Yesmin, Rabeya Sultana, Md. Kamrul Hossain, Rafiquel Islam

“…A PCA-based weighted overlay method integrates these indices into a composite index to evaluate each year's overall environmental condition. …”
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Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced optimization techniques for continuous gas lift under restricted gas supply: A case study by Leila Zeinolabedini, Forough Ameli, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…To this end, 154 data points constructed by a central composite design (CCD) experiment were utilized to develop neural network models. …”
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Pechini derived multifunctional MgO based chromate nanocomposites for superior brilliant green dye adsorption by Maram T. Basha, Mortaga M. Abou-Krisha, Fawaz A. Saad, Reem K. Shah, Ehab A. Abdelrahman

“…In this study, two novel multifunctional nanocomposites, MgO/CaCrO4/CaCO3/CaO/C (MC600) and MgO/Ca5(CrO4)3O0.5/C (MC800), were successfully fabricated using a tailored Pechini sol–gel method. This work introduces a temperature-controlled phase-engineering approach that induces distinct structural evolution, from multiphase composites at 600 °C to highly crystalline, thermodynamically stable phases at 800 °C. …”
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Exploring the capabilities of hyperspectral remote sensing for soil texture evaluation by Mohammad Hosseinpour-Zarnaq, Mahmoud Omid, Fereydoon Sarmadian, Hassan Ghasemi-Mobtaker, Reza Alimardani, Pouya Bohlol

“…Our results revealed that an accurate method for predicting and mapping sand, clay, and silt content involved a combination of t + g + v + c + s covariates offered by the SCORPAN model and the RF model, achieving an R2 of 0.54, 0.25, and 0.33 for predictions of sand, clay, and silt, respectively. …”
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Facile synthesis and decomposition kinetics of novel green energetic molecular perovskite based on nitrate group DAN-4 as an alternative for ammonium nitrate oxidizer by M. Yehia, Shukri Ismael, Ibrahim Naeem, Ana Sousa-Castillo, Margarita Vázquez-González, Miguel A. Correa-Duarte, Sherif Elbasuney

“…Abstract The accompanying health and environmental issues have prompted a renewed effort to find more environmentally friendly substitutes for ammonium perchlorate (AP) as a solid rocket propellant oxidizer. …”
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A Novel Approach to Approximating Generalized Pointing Errors Modeled by Beckmann Distribution in FSO Communication Systems by Emna Zedini, Yalcin Ata, Abla Kammoun, Mohamed-Slim Alouini

“…By applying this approximation to the generalized pointing error model and incorporating angle-of-arrival (AOA) variations, we present novel analytical equations for the cumulative distribution function and the probability density function of the composite Gamma-Gamma turbulence channel. These unified formulations are applicable to intensity modulation with direct detection and heterodyne detection methods, and are expressed using the generalized Meijer's-G function. …”
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Investigation of the optimal condition for the growth and biofilm development of Candida albicans on three dental materials by Hoai Thu Le, Truong Thi Luc Phuong, Giang Hoang Huy, Phuoc-Vinh Nguyen, Bac Vu Giang Nguyen

“…Our study aimed to delineate the optimal conditions conducive to the proliferation and biofilm production of C. albicans on prevalent dental materials. Materials and Methods: To approximate oral cavity conditions, culture media were enhanced with various glucose concentrations to assess the growth and biofilm-forming capability of the fungus through growth curve analysis and crystal violet assays. …”
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Recycling of Mixed Post-Consumer Textiles: Opportunities for Sustainable Product Development by Valtere Megija, Bezrucko Tereza, Liberova Veronika, Blumberga Dagnija

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine if there are products in the research process that could be obtained from post-consumer mixed textile waste and, if so, to assess which is the most suitable for further development based on economic, environmental, social and technical factors. Two methods were applied: literature analysis and multi-criteria decision analysis. …”
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Treated Coconut Coir Pith as Component of Cementitious Materials by Dana Koňáková, Eva Vejmelková, Monika Čáchová, Jamal Akhter Siddique, Kirill Polozhiy, Pavel Reiterman, Martin Keppert, Robert Černý

“…The influence of chemical treatment of coir pith was evaluated as well; both tested treatment methods improved the performance of cementitious composites while the acetylation was somewhat more effective the treatment by NaOH.…”
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Emerging trends and perspectives on nano-fertilizers for sustainable agriculture by Ankush Goyal, Sachin S. Chavan, Rajendra A. Mohite, Israr A. Shaikh, Yogesh Chendake, Dadaso D. Mohite

“…It has been emphasized that the optimization of nano-fertilizer concentrations and application methods is crucial to ensure plant health and environmental safety. …”
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Response to the Letter regarding "Association between triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and risk of depression in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults: Evidence from a large natio... by Zhang-Yang Xu, Yun-Xia Wang, Wen-Jun Su

“…Different findings derived from different indices necessitate consideration of various factors, including different application contexts, variations in the study populations, and differences in data processing methods. Finally, we believe more large randomized controlled trials and related pharmacological intervention studies are essential to validate the use of TyG and its related indices in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. …”
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Fractal Analysis and the Diagnostic Usefulness of Silver Staining Nucleolar Organizer Regions in Prostate Adenocarcinoma by Alex Stepan, Cristiana Simionescu, Daniel Pirici, Raluca Ciurea, Claudiu Margaritescu

“…Pathological diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma often requires complementary methods. On prostate biopsy tissue from 39 patients including benign nodular hyperplasia (BNH), atypical adenomatous hyperplasia (AAH), and adenocarcinomas, we have performed combined histochemical-immunohistochemical stainings for argyrophilic nucleolar organizer regions (AgNORs) and glandular basal cells. …”
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Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Lightweight Medium/High Entropy Alloys—A Review by Fainah Madewu, Nicholus Malatji, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Tawanda Marazani, Lehlogonolo Rudolf Kanyane

“…Computational tools and thermodynamic models play a crucial role in predicting phase stability and optimizing compositions. Various fabrication techniques are employed, including solid‐state processing methods such as mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering, as well as liquid processing routes such as vacuum induction melting and arc melting with electromagnetic stirring. …”
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Parametric optimization of Archimedes screw turbine by response surface methodology and artificial neural networks by Vipin Uniyal, Ashish Karn, Varun Pratap Singh

“…Utilising response surface methodology (RSM) through a central composite design (CCD) and artificial neural networks (ANN), the research explores the predictive accuracy of these methods for optimal power generation. …”
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Subjective Dry Eye Symptoms in Pregnant Women–A SPEED Survey by Divya Anantharaman, Aiswaryah Radhakrishnan, Vidhyalakshmi Anantharaman

“…About half the pregnant women at the visit reported having one or more dry eye-related symptoms. As per the composite SPEED questionnaire score, dry eye was not prevalent among pregnant women irrespective of their age, gravidity, and the trimester, but we found a majority of pregnant women reported to have experienced dry eye-related symptoms, though tolerable. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and hyperuricemia: evidence from the CHARLS study by Xin Hou, Zhenghao Zhu, Xinmin Chen, Yanhui Li, Guofeng Feng, Xiangjie Zhou, Zheng Gong, Yang Yang, Xiaohong Zhang

“…Background and aimsThe non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) is an innovative composite lipid measure. This study aims to examine the correlation between NHHR and hyperuricemia in the middle-aged and elderly demographic in China.MethodsThis investigation comprised 4,639 individuals who were devoid of hyperuricemia at baseline in 2011, utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). …”
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