Occupational exposure to malaria, leishmaniasis and arbovirus vectors in endemic regions: A systematic review by Daniel Msellemu, Marcel Tanner, Rajpal Yadav, Sarah J. Moore

“…Secondly, semi-permanent and permanent settlement populations can receive a combination of interventions that offer both personal and community protection, including spatial repellents, suitable for extended stays. …”
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Autonomous bus services: current research status and future recommendations by Jinxing Shen, Qinxin Liu, Zi Ye, Wenfeng Jiang, Changxi Ma

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How to Write Effective Prompts for Screening Biomedical Literature Using Large Language Models by Maria Teresa Colangelo, Stefano Guizzardi, Marco Meleti, Elena Calciolari, Carlo Galli

“…Large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful tools for (semi-)automating the initial screening of abstracts in systematic reviews, offering the potential to significantly reduce the manual burden on research teams. …”
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Optimization of human-aware logistics and manufacturing systems: A comprehensive review of modeling approaches and applications by Thibault Prunet, Nabil Absi, Valeria Borodin, Diego Cattaruzza

“…A focus is put on the modeling and solution approaches used to consider human characteristics, their practical relevance, and the complexity induced by their integration within optimization models. The material presented in this work has been retrieved through a semi-systematic search of the literature. …”
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Benchmarking the identification of a single degraded protein to explore optimal search strategies for ancient proteins by Rodriguez Palomo, Ismael, Nair, Bharath, Chiang, Yun, Dekker, Joannes, Dartigues, Benjamin, Mackie, Meaghan, Evans, Miranda, Macleod, Ruairidh, Olsen, Jesper V., Collins, Matthew J.

“…However, there is a lack of a systematic exploration of how these affect the identification of peptides, post-translational modifications (PTMs), proteins and their significance (through the False Discovery Rate) and correctness. …”
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A systematic survey: role of deep learning-based image anomaly detection in industrial inspection contexts by Vinita Shukla, Amit Shukla, Surya Prakash S. K., Shraddha Shukla

“…Through a comprehensive comparison, traditional techniques are evaluated against state-of-the-art advancements in deep learning-based anomaly detection methodologies, including supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning methods. Addressing inherent challenges such as real-time processing constraints and imbalanced datasets, this review offers a systematic analysis and mitigation strategies. …”
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Optimization Study on the Freshwater Production Ratio from the Freezing and Thawing Process of Saline Water with Varied Qualities by Xinyu Feng, Xue Ding, Jiale Yuan, Wanli Xu, Jiao Liu

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A qualitative study on optimizing influenza vaccination services and strategies for people aged 60 and above in Shanghai by WANG Xiaolan, YANG Tian, XUE Caoyi, WU Linlin, FEI Yi, YANG Xiaoguang, XU Biao

“…ObjectiveTo understand the process and influencing factors affecting the utilization of influenza vaccination services and vaccination decision-making among the elderly in Shanghai, to explore the delivery of influenza vaccination services and the difficulties faced by the health service system, and to provide guidance for optimizing immunization strategies.MethodsBased on the vaccine hesitancy determinants matrix, semi-structured personal interviews were conducted with stakeholders involved in influenza vaccination services in Shanghai from January to February 2024, using a purposive sampling method. …”
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Utilization and dose optimization of beta-blockers in chronic heart failure therapy: a mixed-methods study by Sisay Sitotaw Anberbr, Tilaye Arega Moges, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Aragaw Dagnew Lakew, Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew

“…The utilization of evidence-based beta-blockers (BBs) is paramount for enhancing clinical outcomes, yet their implementation and optimal dosing remain suboptimal. The study aimed to systematically assess the patterns of BB utilization and dosage optimization in HFrEF patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UOG-CSH) while identifying critical determinants influencing their effective application. …”
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Phenotypic plasticity in trait performance of common dairy goat breeds under diverse environments: a systematic review by Puleng Kgabo Mashamaite, Obert Tada

“…The results showed high-yielding breeds performed optimally in temperate environments but struggled under heat stress, showing reduced milk yield and escalated reproductive inefficiencies. …”
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Properties of Silicon Dioxide Films Prepared Using Silane and Oxygen Feeds by PE-CVD at Low Power Plasma by S.P. Gore, A.M. Funde, T.S. Salve, T.M. Bhave, S.R. Jadkar, S.V. Ghaisas

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Multilevel determinants of physical activity in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis guided by social ecological model by Chun Zhao, Jing Yuan, Wen Wen Huang

“…A dual analytic approach was employed: semi-quantitative evaluation Method (systematic scoring of study findings to synthesize directional associations) and meta-analysis using R4.4.2 to pool effect sizes (Cohen’s d) with random-effects models. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of urban block configuration to enhance outdoor thermal comfort: A case study of district 12, Tehran by Mozhgan Mousaeipour, Haniyeh Sanaieian, Mohsen Faizi, Ainaz Alafchi, S. M. Amin Hosseini

“…While many studies have examined the effects of individual variables such as building orientation and the height-to-width ratio (H/W) on OTC, there has been limited systematic optimization of multiple configuration variables simultaneously. …”
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Traditional Chinese martial art Wushu to improve the mental state and physical fitness of students: designing space for optimal practice and training by Zhixing Tu, Lei Zhong, Jiahui Xie

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Steady-State Model Enabled Dynamic PEMFC Performance Degradation Prediction via Recurrent Neural Network by Qiang Liu, Weihong Zang, Wentao Zhang, Yang Zhang, Yuqi Tong, Yanbiao Feng

“…Model parameters’ identification was achieved using grey wolf optimizer. Subsequently, dynamic durability testing data underwent systematic preprocessing through a correlation-based screening protocol. …”
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Leveraging inter-organizational networks to scale up a sepsis recovery program: results from an application of the Making Optimal Decisions for Intervention Flexibility during Impl... by Cheyenne R. Wagi, Marc A. Kowalkowski, Stephanie P. Taylor, Aliza Randazzo, Asha Ganesan, Amit Khanal, Sarah A. Birken

“…We identified adaptations using semi-structured interviews with clinicians and leaders with expertise and oversight of resources related to transitions of care after sepsis hospitalization (n = 7) from four hospitals that systematically differed from the hospitals in which we originally found STAR to be effective. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization Design of Traditional Soil Dwelling Renovation Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process—Quality Function Deployment—Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm... by Weiqin Gou, Halike Saierjiang, Jingsu Shang, Mei Yang, Tianyi Zhang

“…The NSGA-II algorithm is utilized to generate optimal Pareto solutions, which are then further refined using the entropy-weighted VIKOR method. …”
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Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Human Settlement Environment in the Kuye River Basin by Zhonghua ZHANG, Hao WU

“…ObjectiveThe Kuye River Basin (the “Basin”) is one of the typical basins in the arid and semi-arid areas in the middle reaches of the Yellow River. …”
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Free field Active Noise Control system development using a 3D Finite Element based approach by Budnik Maximilian, Mees Valentin

“…This technical article presents a systematic methodology for efficient design, modeling, and validation of an Active Noise Control (ANC) system under free field conditions, aiming for global noise reduction. …”
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An Extracellular Vesicle (EV) Paper Strip for Rapid and Convenient Estimation of EV Concentration by Gisela Ströhle, Rebecca Goodrum, Huiyan Li

“…The assay utilizes nitrocellulose membranes functionalized with capture antibodies (anti-CD63, CD9, CD81) and fluorescent dye (ExoBrite™) for EV detection. Systematic optimization of assay parameters—including dye application sequence, incubation time, antibody configuration, and dye concentration—revealed that labeling EVs with dye and incubating on the nitrocellulose paper strips for 20 min yielded the strongest and most reproducible signal. …”
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