Minimum required distance for clinically significant measurement of habitual gait speed by Myung Woo Park, Sun Gun Chung, Jaewon Beom, Kyung Su Kim, Joonghee Kim, Chul-Hyun Park, Jinkyu Lee, Keewon Kim

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A novel equation synthesis for estimating resting energy expenditure in prostate cancer patients by Nilüfer Acar Tek, Tevfik Koçak, Süleyman Yeşil, Tevfik Sinan Sözen

“…The purpose of this research was to evaluate the accuracy of the established novel equation for predicting REE in malign and benign prostate patients versus the accuracy of the previously used predictive equations based on REE measured by indirect calorimetry. …”
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Brain Age Prediction Using a Lightweight Convolutional Neural Network by Fatma Eltashani, Mario Parreno-Centeno, James H. Cole, Joao Paulo Papa, Fumie Costen

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Prediction of the volume of shallow landslides due to rainfall using data-driven models by J. Tuganishuri, C.-Y. Yune, G. Kim, S. W. Lee, M. D. Adhikari, S.-G. Yum

“…The objectives of this research are to construct a model using advanced data-driven algorithms (i.e., ordinary least squares or linear regression (OLS), random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), extreme gradient boosting (EGB), generalized linear model (GLM), decision tree (DT), deep neural network (DNN), <span class="inline-formula"><i>k</i></span>-nearest-neighbor (KNN), and ridge regression (RR) algorithms) for the prediction of the volume of landslides due to rainfall, considering geological, geomorphological, and environmental conditions. …”
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The impact of dietary metabolizable energy levels on the performance of medium-sized geese: A systematic review by Shuo Wang, Chunbo Wei, Jiaxin Yan, Ying Zhang

“…The dose-response meta-analysis indicated optimal dietary metabolizable energy levels within the existing ranges, specifically 13 to 13.5 MJ/kg for medium-sized geese during the brooding stage, and 12 to 13 MJ/kg during the growing stage. Future research should explore the effects of dietary metabolizable energy levels in large-sized geese, small-sized geese, and diets with higher energy levels to broaden the understanding of energy optimization across different goose sizes and developmental stages.…”
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Applying the integrated behavioural model to identify predictors of utilisation of state-funded health insurance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan by Junaid Ur Rehman Siddiqui, Waqas Hameed, Mahnoor Fatima, Shifa Salman Habib, Kiran Sohail Azeemi, Ali Hussaini, Asma Altaf Hussain Merchant, Adil Haider, Sameen Siddiqi

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MDO of Robotic Landing Gear Systems: A Hybrid Belt-Driven Compliant Mechanism for VTOL Drones Application by Masoud Kabganian, Seyed M. Hashemi

“…Moreover, articulated RLG concepts come with added complexity and weight penalties due to multiple drivetrain components. Previous research has highlighted that even a minor 3-degree slope change can increase the dynamic rollover risks by 40%. …”
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Predicting biomass transportation costs: A machine learning approach for enhanced biofuel competitiveness by Ali Omidkar, Razieh Es’haghian, Hua Song

“…Departing from the prevalent reliance on regression analysis in previous studies, this research demonstrates the limitations of multiple linear regression for accurately predicting transportation costs. …”
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Development and validation of a UV/visible spectrophotometric method for simultaneous assay of paracetamol and ibuprofen by Timothée Mavanga Mabaya, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Mannix Mayangi Makola, Adelard Mbenza Puati, Didi Mana Kialengila, Jean Mavar Tayey Mbay, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

“…Counterfeit medicines circulating within its territory account for over 20% of the pharmaceutical market. Purpose This research aimed to provide a simple, reliable, and economical method for quality control of drugs and healthcare products in the Congolese pharmaceutical market. …”
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Demonstration of a Hybrid FSO/VLC Link for the Last Mile and Last Meter Networks by Petr Pesek, Stanislav Zvanovec, Petr Chvojka, Zabih Ghassemlooy, Paul Anthony Haigh

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Post-hoc Evaluation of Sample Size in a Regional Digital Soil Mapping Project by Daniel D. Saurette, Richard J. Heck, Adam W. Gillespie, Aaron A. Berg, Asim Biswas

“…This clearly illustrates the need for additional research in determining an optimal sample size for DSM and demonstrates that operationalization of DSM in public institutions requires a sound scientific basis for determining sample size.…”
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Three-dimensional Thermal-hydraulic Design of Fuel Element for Small Modular Fluoride-salt-cooled High-temperature Advanced Reactor by DING Tongwei1, ZHANG Dalin2, CHEN Shuo3

“…Comparing with the experimental results, the maximum relative error of SST k-ω model is 7.8%, which shows the best numerical accuracy. …”
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Accuracy evaluation of dental CBCT and scanned model registration method based on pulp horn mapping surface: an in vitro proof-of-concept by Dianhao Wu, Jingang Jiang, Jinke Wang, Shan Zhou, Kun Qian

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Energy-Aware and Reliability-Based Localization-Free Cooperative Acoustic Wireless Sensor Networks by Junaid Qadir, Ubaid Ullah, Beatriz Sainz-De-Abajo, Begona Garcia Zapirain, Goncalo Marques, Isabel de la Torre Diez

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The Hausa 12-item short-form health survey (SF-12): Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation in mixed urban and rural Nigerian populations with chronic low back pain.... by Aminu Alhassan Ibrahim, Mukadas Oyeniran Akindele, Sokunbi Oluwaleke Ganiyu, Bashir Kaka, Bashir Bello Abdullahi, Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman, Francis Fatoye

“…The instrument can be used clinically and for research in Hausa-speaking patients with chronic LBP.…”
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Estimating Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Carbon Storage in <i>Roinia pseudoacacia</i> Plantations in the Caijiachuan Watershed Using Sample Plots and Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle-Borne Las... by Yawei Hu, Ruoxiu Sun, Miaomiao He, Jiongchang Zhao, Yang Li, Shengze Huang, Jianjun Zhang

“…The results showed root mean square error (RMSE) values of 13.17 trees (25.16%) for tree count, 0.40 m (3.57%) for average tree height (AH), and 320.88 kg (16.94%) for AGB. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Japanese version of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale Short-Form by Sachiko Tanabe, Mika Tanaka, Yoko Arai, Kanae Matsuo, Sigrid Nakrem, Ann Gardulf

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Pneumorrhachis with spontaneous pneumomediastinum in pediatric patients: An 11-year retrospective study in Southern Taiwan by Yu-Tang Chang, Chieh-Ni Kao, Yu-Ling Huang, Hung-Hsing Chiang, Jui-Ying Lee, Hsien-Pin Li, Po-Chih Chang, Shah-Hwa Chou, Yu-Wei Liu

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The third Met Office Unified Model–JULES Regional Atmosphere and Land Configuration, RAL3 by M. Bush, D. L. A. Flack, H. W. Lewis, S. I. Bohnenstengel, C. J. Short, C. Franklin, A. P. Lock, M. Best, P. Field, A. McCabe, K. Van Weverberg, K. Van Weverberg, K. Van Weverberg, S. Berthou, I. Boutle, J. K. Brooke, S. Cole, S. Cooper, G. Dow, J. Edwards, A. Finnenkoetter, K. Furtado, K. Halladay, K. Hanley, M. A. Hendry, A. Hill, A. Jayakumar, R. W. Jones, H. Lean, J. C. K. Lee, A. Malcolm, M. Mittermaier, S. Mohandas, S. Moore, C. Morcrette, R. North, A. Porson, S. Rennie, N. Roberts, B. Roux, C. Sanchez, C.-H. Su, S. Tucker, S. Vosper, D. Walters, J. Warner, S. Webster, M. Weeks, J. Wilkinson, M. Whitall, K. D. Williams, H. Zhang

“…The latest RAL3 configuration (RAL3.3) is therefore recommended for research, operational numerical weather prediction, and climate production at kilometre and sub-kilometre scales.…”
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Enhancing bending strength in continuous drive friction welding of PEEK polymer cylinders through the innovative progressively increased welding area method by Chil-Chyuan Kuo, Hua-Xhin Liang, Song-Hua Huang, Armaan Farooqui, Shih-Feng Tseng

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