Economic Analysis of Immunization Strategies for PRRS Control [corrected]. by Daniel C L Linhares, Clayton Johnson, Robert B Morrison

“…This study consisted of partial budget analyses to compare MLV to FVI as the exposure method of load-close-expose program to control and eliminate PRRSv from infected breeding herds, and secondly to estimate benefit / cost of vaccinating sow herds preventatively. …”
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Effect of closed-chain isometric plyometric training combined with palonosetron on postoperative knee function in patients after total knee arthroplasty by Jingwen Shao, Shaoyi Qu, Jing Wang, Dan Sun, Qing Hu, Zhongxiang Luo

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Prevalence and risk of bone fractures in patients with chronic pancreatitis: meta-analysis by D. N. Andreev, I. V. Maev, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy

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An economic evaluation of Wolbachia deployments for dengue control in Vietnam. by Hugo C Turner, Duong Le Quyen, Reynold Dias, Phan Thi Huong, Cameron P Simmons, Katherine L Anders

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Ten settings within Vietnam were identified as priority locations for potential future Wolbachia deployments (using a population replacement strategy). …”
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Treatment of periprosthetic knee joint infection using a spacer with a mixed carbonsilver antibacterial coating in the medium term by L. I. Malyuchenko, N. S. Nikolaev, V. Yu. Emel'yanov

“…In this work, we looked at the mid-term clinical outcomes of using spacers coated with linear chain carbon doped with silver ions (LC-Ag+) to treat PJI.Object and methods. The mid-term clinical results of 31 patients with LUP-Ag+ coated spacers were compared to 31 control patients groups utilizing tests of the functional and clinical scales KSS, visual analogue pain scale (VAS), EQVAS, and EQ-5D-5L 2 years following surgery.Results. …”
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Impact of Masked Replacement of Sugar-Sweetened with Sugar-Free Beverages on Body Weight Increases with Initial BMI: Secondary Analysis of Data from an 18 Month Double-Blind Trial... by Martijn B Katan, Janne C de Ruyter, Lothar D J Kuijper, Carson C Chow, Kevin D Hall, Margreet R Olthof

“…We investigated the impact of sugar-free versus sugary drinks separately in children with a higher and a lower initial BMI z score, and predicted caloric intakes and degree of compensation in the two groups.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This is a secondary, explorative analysis of our double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) which showed that replacement of one 250-mL sugary drink per day by a sugar-free drink for 18 months significantly reduced weight gain. …”
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TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ISOLATED ORBITAL WALL INJURIES by A. P. Bakushev, K. A. Sivolapov

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Study on nonlinear seepage characteristics of N2/CO2 displacing CH4 in coal seam at low and medium pressure by Shixing FAN, Jinsuo SONG, Xiaojiao CHENG, Wansheng MI, Rijun LI, Yukun SHI, Jijie QIAO

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The mid‐term and long‐term effects of tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty: systematic review by Wardah Rafaqat, Sudhesh Kumar, Tashfeen Ahmad, Zul Qarnain, Khalid Saeed Khan, Riaz Hussain Lakdawala

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Theoretical research and maintenance of electro hydraulically controlled injectors by A. P. Zhigadlo, Yu. P. Makushev

“…The forces of the electromagnet (140 – 20 N) depending on the gap between the anchor and the core (0.2 – 0.5 mm).The method of restoring the required (rated) cyclic fuel supply when it changes as a result of replacing the control valve or adjusting is considered. …”
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Levothyroxine therapy and its impact on serum lipids: Addressing dyslipidemia in hypothyroidism by Rohit Kumar Gupta, Rajeev Verma, Manisha Verma, Anirudh Mukherjee, Pramod Kumar, Mahendra Kumar Meena, Manu Sharma

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Verification of declarative LTL-specification of control programs behavior by Maxim V. Neyzov, Egor V. Kuzmin

“…The article continues the series of works on development and verification of control programs based on LTL-specifications of a special type. …”
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Deadbeat-based control for MMC-HVDC power systems by Milovan Majstorović, Vaibhav Nougain, Leposava Ristić, Aleksandra Lekić

“…To improve the robustness of the control method, the Moore–Penrose pseudo-inversion is applied to address control parameter mismatches, while the Smith predictor compensates for time delays. …”
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Fuzzy technologies in control systems of lifting and transport mechanisms by A. V. Sinyukov, T. V. Sinyukova, E. Yu. Abdullazyanov, E. I. Gracheva, V. N. Meshcheryakov, S. Valtchev

“…The paper proposes to replace the standard controller with a controller based on fuzzy algorithms. …”
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Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for the Control of the Asynchronous Machine by F. Khammar, N. E. Debbache

“…This paper is devoted to the study of advanced methods applied to the command of the asynchronous machine in order to obtain a system of control of high performance. …”
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Analysis and control of the causes of the uplift of the invert of deep tunnels by Chunlin Li, Yan Wu

“…Based on the tunnel’s engineering characteristics and the causes of the invert uplift, remediation measures such as “enhancing the drainage system, grouting with steel flower pipes, and demolishing and replacing the invert” were adopted. These measures effectively controlled the invert uplift. …”
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Dynamic model for control of Variable Speed Hydropower Plant by Tajana Nepal, Thomas Øyvang, Diwakar Bista, Roshan Sharma

“…The converter configuration used on the grid side is replaced by a virtual synchronous generator considering only active power control. …”
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Music-stylized hierarchical dance synthesis with user control by Yanbo Cheng, Yichen Jiang, Yingying Wang

“…Methods: In this study, we present a hierarchical framework that decouples the dance synthesis task into independent modules. …”
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A fractional order PID-based sliding mode controller approach for chemical processes by Oscar Camacho, Sebastian Vega, Marco Herrera, Antonio Di Teodoro, Juan J. Gude

“…Through the use of the enhanced flexibility and superior tuning capabilities of FOPID controllers over traditional PID schemes, the method replaces the classical discontinuous switching mechanism of SMC with a smooth fractional-order control action. …”
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Whether exercises and testosterone replacement therapy support a treatment for cardiovascular and atherosclerotic patients with iliac artery stenosis and low total testosterone and... by Sid Solaković, Nina Solaković, Anes Jogunčić, Hajrudin Spahović, Fedja Hajrulahović, Mensur Vrcić, Emir Solaković, Amina Godinjak, Iryna Skrypchenko, Olena Dorofieieva, Kseniia Yarymbash

“…It also attempts to remodel a patient behavioral pattern, optimize ST levels and link them to outcomes and patency of vascular procedures on the iliac segment. Materials and methods. 108 selected male patients with cardiovascular disease combined with metabolic syndrome and critical iliac artery stenosis (TASC II A and B) were examined during 2014–2018, 4 years after invasive and minimal invasive treatment (54 patients were treated with surgical Dacron reconstruction and 54 patients – with endovascular treatment on short segment of critical iliac artery stenosis (TASC II A and B). …”
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