Comparative efficacy of rTMS on different targets in Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yushu Zhang, Yushu Zhang, Ke Dong, Ke Dong, Jiajia Yang, Jiajia Yang, Qifan Guo, Qifan Guo, Yan Zhao, Yan Zhao, Xiaoxia Zhu, Xiaoxia Zhu, Dongxu Liu, Dongxu Liu, Peng Liu, Peng Liu

“…Data were pooled using a random-effects model, with standardized mean difference (SMD) or mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) calculated. …”
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The use of machine learning methods in the development of nasal dosage forms with cerebroprotective action by B. S. Burlaka, I. F. Bielenichev

“…The resulting dataset comprises 1185 lines. The methods employed were a set of methods for binary classification of machine learning (pycaret.org) using the programming language Python 3.8 (python.org) in the package management environment Miniconda (conda.io). …”
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Investigating the Response of Rainfed Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to Different Nitrogen Fertilizer Levels in Cold Regions by Yaser Azimzadeh, Arash Mohammadzadeh, Hamid Hasanian Khoshroo, Gholamreza Ghahramanian

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Systems Theory and Evidence-Based Decision-Making as Keys for Arbitrating between Optimal Production and Efficient Maintenance: A Case Study by Anouar Hallioui, Brahim Herrou, Ricardo Santos, Polinpapilinho Katina, Hassan Khadiri, Ona Egbue

“…The aim of this study was to maximize the productivity of a manufacturing factory by applying mathematical programming methods while simultaneously considering the requirements of efficient maintenance. …”
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Results from a cross-specialty consensus on optimal management of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD): from screening to complications by Carol Pollock, Magdalena Madero, Sungjin Chung, Yau-Jiunn Lee, Jason Choo, Mustafa Arici, Samir Helmy Assaad-Khalil, Marcello Casaccia Bertoluci, Guillermo Javier Rosa Diez, Vicente Sánchez Polo, Teerawat Thanachayanont

“…The guideline-recommended approach is to manage with disease-modifying therapies, but real-world data suggest that prescribing rates do not reflect this in practice.Objective To develop a cross-specialty consensus on optimal management of the patient with CKD using a modified Delphi method.Design An international steering group of experts specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology/diabetology, nephrology and primary care medicine developed 42 statements on aspects of CKD management including identification and screening, risk factors, holistic management, guidelines, cross-specialty alignment and education. …”
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A Phenomenological Study of the Semantic Representation of Leisure Experience among Adolescent Girls of Different Social Classes by parvaneh alaie, Fahimeh Vajde

“…The results obtained will be useful in policies and planning to optimize the leisure time of different social groups, especially among adolescent girls. ‌…”
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Optimal timing and mode of planned birth for term, large infants: a retrospective, population-based cohort studyResearch in context by Georgia Anne Santomartino, Kylie Crawford, Jesrine Hong, Sailesh Kumar

“…We aimed to ascertain the optimal method and gestation of planned birth (scheduled caesarean section or induction of labor) that were associated with lower odds of adverse outcomes. …”
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Research on Railway Passenger Volume Forecast Based on the Spline Interpolation and IPSO-Gradient Difference Acceleration Rule by Dingyuan Fan, Fei Yang, Jinghao Ji, Zexi Zhang

“…The research results show that the spline interpolation method has a better prediction effect after processing abnormal passenger traffic data, and the improved particle swarm algorithm also shows better optimization ability and convergence speed when solving the double difference postulate. …”
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Optimal number of lymph nodes for long-term survival in lymph node-negative rectal cancer: a population-based study by Lei Liu, Chen Qin, Xiaomin Xia, Yihui Cheng, Longbo Zheng, Yiheng Ju, Jilin Hu, Xuewei Li

“…Additionally, no statistically significant prognostic differences were identified between the ypN0 and pN0 groups. …”
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A novel time difference of arrival localization algorithm using a neural network ensemble model by Zhenkai Zhang, Feng Jiang, Boyuan Li, Bing Zhang

“…First, the parameters, such as the weights and biases of the single neural network are optimized by the ant lion optimization method which is novel and effective. …”
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Comparing the Quality of Prenatal Care During the Sixth Wave of COVID-19 with a Corresponding Period Thereafter: Proposing Optimal Solutions by Soghra Khani, Zohre Shahhoseni, Malihe Nourollahpour Shiadeh, Roya Nikbakht, Arezoo Kalteh

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Solidification floating organic drop for dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction estimation of copper in different water samples by Fraihat Safwan Mohammad

“…The reliability and accuracy of the developed method were proved by the analysis of different types of water samples.…”
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Random Forest Regression May Become the Optimal Regression Model for Osteoarthritis of the Knee in Elderly, in the Context of Embodied Cognition and Psychosomatic Medicine by Ma G, Chen J, Li J, Shi H, Chen Y

“…While regression analysis is widely used in longitudinal medical studies, the optimal model for forecasting complex psychosomatic changes remains unclear.Objective: This study compared the predictive performance of five regression models in estimating post-treatment depression (D2) among elderly KOA patients, considering variables such as gender, age, pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and baseline depression.Methods: A total of 106 elderly KOA patients from the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University were assessed before and after treatment (September 2023 to February 2024). …”
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Predicting recurrence of non-muscle invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma: predictive value of the optimal cut-off value of Ki67 by Rende Peng, Yaoyu Zhang, Mingzhu Jia, Xinping Yi, Xiaoyao Yi, Shadan Li, Jiangchuan Pi, Wenjun Meng

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the optimal cut-off value of immunohistochemical marker Ki67 as a prognostic factor to predict the recurrence of non-muscle invasive bladder urothelial carcinoma (NMIBUC).MethodsA total of 331 patients diagnosed with NMIBUC who underwent surgery in the Yongchuan Hospital and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2012 to January 2020 were finally included in this study. …”
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Influence of System Parameters on Nonlinear Dynamic Characteristics of the Herringbone Gear Transmission Under Different Coincidence Degrees by Wang Ji, Li Zhibin, Wang Sanmin, Wang Chunling

“…The analysis of the influence of system parameters on system vibration characteristics under different coincidence degrees is of great significance for optimizing the transmission system performance, improving work efficiency and reducing fault risk. …”
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Numerical investigation of flow field characteristics over vertical drops with sudden contraction for different contraction ratios by Hossein Shahin, Afshin Eghbalzadeh, Mitra Javan

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Pulsation temporal-spatial characteristics of vortex-shedding flow under different hydrofoil trailing edge shapes by Qiang Liu, Zhaoheng Lu, Ran Tao, Zhifeng Yao, Ruofu Xiao

“…The main difference lies in trimming one side of the trailing edge to different degrees, making it asymmetrical. …”
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Optical Transmission in Single-Layer Brain Tissues under Different Optical Source Types: Modelling and Simulation by Xi Yang, Chengpeng Chai, Yun-Hsuan Chen, Mohamad Sawan

“…To better understand the influence of different optical source types on individual brain tissues, we constructed single-layer brain models and simulated optical propagation using the Monte Carlo method. …”
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Structural properties evaluation of extracted date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) juice at different extraction temperatures by Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Mohammed Tarique, Hassan Abdalla, Oni Yuliarti

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Artificial neural network-enhanced unconditionally stable finite-difference time-domain technique for multiscale problems by Oluwole John Famoriji, Thokozani Shongwe

“…The significant differences in scale across both spatial and temporal domains present major difficulties in numerical modeling and simulation. …”
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