Optimizing syphilis screening in South Africa: efficacy of the iStatis antibody test in point-of-care settings amid reinfection challenges by Sharana Mahomed, Savathree Madurai, Someshni Nair, Cherie Cawood, Joshua Eades, Dan Wang, Annalakshmi Subramanian

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Evaluation of levels of exposure of adult patients from common radiographic examinations in the Russian Federation in 2009–2014 by A. V. Vodovatov, V. Yu. Golikov, S. A. Kalnitsky, I. G. Shatsky, L. A. Chipiga

“…Diagnostic reference levels are the main and the most effective tools of optimization of the radiation protection of patients from medical exposure. …”
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Final shade and whiteness: impact of various ultra-thin CAD/CAM veneers and tooth-colored resin substrates by Yinghui Wang, Xia Wei, Linjuan Gao, Dingkun Liu, Xing Chen, Liujun Lin, Yu Pan, Hao Yu, Guang Hong, Hui Cheng

“…Abstract Background Achieving optimal color control in chairside CAD/CAM ultra-thin veneers, remains a significant challenge for dental clinicians and technicians. …”
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Targeting Liver Biopsies For Optimal Biopsy Site In Diffused Liver Disease Using Real-Time Shear Wave Elastography: A Prospective, Single Center Study by Naushaba Malik, Shahbakht Aftab, Rida Noor, Noor Aftab, Rizwan, Rehan

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Unusual twin induced recrystallization and corresponding texture optimization in a cold rolled Mg-Gd-Zr alloy during annealing by Ning Lv, Lingyu Zhao, Hong Yan, Boyu Liu, Rongshi Chen, Zhiwei Shan

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Improving Muscle Force Distribution Model Using Reflex Excitation: Toward a Model-Based Exoskeleton Torque Optimization Approach by Mojtaba Rayati, Rezvan Nasiri, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi

“…Methods: To support our hypothesis and the proposed method, we utilize two experimental datasets for exoskeleton torque optimization; passive and active ankle exoskeletons. …”
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Optimization of AA6351-SiC-B4C Hybrid Composites in Wire EDM Using Grey Relation Technique by Sreeram Hariharan, Uthayakumar Marimuthu, Thirumalai Kumaran Sundaresan, Suresh Kumar Shanmugam, Rajesh Kanna Govindhan Radhakrishnan, Dariusz Mierzwiński, Janusz Walter

“…The manufacturing methods of the composites have also improved in the recent past to ensure that the Reinforcements are properly distributed in the base matrix. …”
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Enhanced production of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in Mang Buk Brown rice via optimal fermentation conditions with Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus pentosus, and Lactobacillu... by Ho Thi Ngoc Tram, Pham Van Thinh, Truong Ngoc Minh, Dang Thuy Mui, Ngoc Duc Vu, Binh An Pham, Dung Thuy Nguyen Pham, Le Hong Phu, Cao Xuan Thuy

“…This study aimed to optimize the production of GABA-enriched Mang Buk brown rice through fermentation with various Lactobacillus strains. …”
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Correlation linking fibroblast growth factor 23 in circulation (FGF-23) and serum aldosterone levels in different stages of chronic kidney disease by Amira Hassan Elsaid Dohuim, Medhat Abd El Megeid Ghazy, Nahla Abdel Aziz Nosair, Amr Khalifa Hussien

“…Methods Our observational cross-sectional research was performed on 140 patients divided into: group A: 70 cases with diverse stages of recently discovered CKD that had not yet begun treatment with renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) blockers (CKD stages 1–5) and group B: 70 normal control subjects. …”
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Optimization of Protein Extraction from Rapeseed Oil Cake by Dephenolization Process for Scale-Up Application Using Artificial Neural Networks by Branislava Đermanovć, Jelena Vujetić, Tea Sedlar, Danka Dragojlović, Ljiljana Popović, Predrag Kojić, Pavle Jovanov, Bojana Šarić

“…To overcome these obstacles, various extraction and modification techniques, including enzymatic and ultrasound-assisted methods, were used to enhance protein functionality and improve both nutritional and sensory properties. …”
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Refined prognostication of pathological complete response in breast cancer using radiomic features and optimized InceptionV3 with DCE-MRI by Satyabrata Pattanayak, Tripty Singh, Rishabh Kumar

“…These features provided deeper insights into the characteristics of the MRI data and enhanced the discriminative power of our classification model.Secondly, we applied these extracted features along with combine pixel array of the dcom series of each patient to the numerous deep learning model along with InceptionV3 (GoogleNet) model which provides the best accuracy. To optimize the model’s performance, we experimented with different combinations of loss functions, optimizer functions, and activation functions. …”
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Optimization of Mangiferin extraction from Mangifera Indica leaves Peruvian Criollo variation using ultrasound assisted surface response methodology by Elena Sofia Espinoza Rodríguez, Stephanie Elena Sosa Pulcha, Naysha Y. M․ Elguera, Abdel Alejandro Portocarrero Banda, Hugo Guillermo Jiménez Pacheco

“…The identification of mangiferin was confirmed through chromatographic analysis, where the optimized extract exhibited a retention time closely matching the mangiferin standard (10.930 min), reinforcing the method's accuracy. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization Scheduling for Electric Vehicle Charging and Discharging: Peak-Load Shifting Strategy Based on Monte Carlo Sampling by Jian Zheng, Jinglan Cui, Zhongmei Zhao, Guocheng Li, Cong Wang, Zeguang Lu, Xiaohu Yang, Zhengguang Liu

“…The weighting method is applied to transform the multi-objective framework into a single-objective comprehensive solution, facilitating the identification of optimal charge and discharge strategies. …”
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Assessment of the optimal frequency of insecticide sprays required to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) in maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana by Jerry A. Nboyine, Ebenezer Asamani, Lakpo K. Agboyi, Iddrisu Yahaya, Francis Kusi, Gloria Adazebra, Benjamin K. Badii

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The Fetal Region-specific Optimized Growth Standard (FROGS)-A fetal and birthweight centile calculator validated in a national population. by Natasha L Pritchard, Stephen Tong, Teresa MacDonald, Elizabeth McCarthy, Lisa Hui, Michael Bethune, Hannah G Gordon, Roxanne Hastie, Emerson Keenan, Michael Permezel, Susan P Walker, Anthea C Lindquist

“…We aimed to design a simple novel growth standard, which incorporates key beneficial features identified in prior research.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We developed the Fetal Region-specific Optimized Growth Standard (FROGS), then validated it following International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) guidelines. …”
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Effects of sandblasting and acid etching on the surface properties of additively manufactured and machined titanium and their consequences for osteoblast adhesion under different s... by Osman Akbas, Amit Gaikwad, Amit Gaikwad, Leif Reck, Nina Ehlert, Nina Ehlert, Anne Jahn, Jörg Hermsdorf, Andreas Winkel, Andreas Winkel, Meike Stiesch, Meike Stiesch, Andreas Greuling

“…However, the as-built surfaces of AM parts often require postprocessing to enhance surface properties for optimal osseointegration.MethodsThis study investigates the effects of varying sandblasting pressures (2 bar vs. 6 bar) and subsequent acid etching (SAE) on the surface properties of additively manufactured and machined titanium (Ti-6Al-4V and commercially pure titanium (cp-Ti), respectively). …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Different Exercise Therapies for Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-analysis by Xue Zhou, Yao Yang, Liwen Zhai, Jianing Gan, Conghui Li, Yi Zhu

“…Therefore, this network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to compare the effects of different exercise therapies and explore the possible optimal choice to improve CRF in breast cancer survivors. …”
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Multi-objective allocation optimization model for water resources from a coal mine in the Inner Mongolia-Shaanxi contiguous area by Hechao MIAO, Shuning DONG, Hao WANG, Yuanyuan YANG, Wei QIAO, Xiaodong WANG, Dongqi WANG, Hongyang FU, Yuting LIU

“…Therefore, advancing intelligent mine water control technology is identified as a crucial method to address the conflicts between coal mining and mine water in the western region. …”
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Lipase production from Bacillus safensis VC-6 isolated from the volcanic region of Copahue: optimization and functional genomic insights by Valeria Foronda, Valeria Foronda, Valeria Castellanos, Claudia Hoepfner, Claudia Hoepfner, Daniel Guzmán, Héctor Guzmán, Jerry L. Solis

“…Extracellular lipase activity was assessed, and enzyme recovery was facilitated through precipitation methods. Lipase activity was quantified in a batch bioreactor under controlled conditions achieving a maximum enzymatic activity of 12.83 U mL−1 at 16 h of cultivation, correlated with the exponential growth phase of the bacteria. …”
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Effect of feeding at different levels of single or twin pregnant konya merino ewes on the live weights, body condition of ewes and growth of lambs by Ahmet Hamdi Aktaş, Mehmet Gürkan, Hüseyin Erdem

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> For this aim, first, 120 ewes were synchronized with hormone at mating season (September) and mated. …”
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