Correlation between serum quantitative HBsAg and HBV DNA levels in chronic hepatitis B patients by Pete Maria, Ružić Maja, Kovačević Nadica, Petrić Vedrana, Milošević Ivana, Preveden Tomislav

“…Quantitative hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (qHBsAg) has become increasingly wide-spread in the last few years in both diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for HBV infection. …”
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Assessing the Global Sensitivity of RUSLE Factors: A Case Study of Southern Bahia, Brazil by Mathurin François, Camila A. Gordon, Ulisses Costa de Oliveira, Alain N. Rousseau, Eduardo Mariano-Neto

“…To meet this goal, three non-linear topographic factor (<i>LS</i> factor) equations alternately implemented in RUSLE, coupled with geographic information system (GIS) software and a variogram analysis of the response surfaces (VARSs), were used. The results showed that the average soil erosion rate in the Pardo River basin was 25.02 t/ha/yr. …”
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Anti-Jamming RIS Communications Using DQN-Based Algorithm by Pham Duy Thanh, Hoang Thi Huong Giang, Ic-Pyo Hong

“…Nowadays, owing to the ability to reconfigure the wireless propagation medium, reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) is regarded as an effective tool to enhance transmission performance, especially in the jamming context. …”
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To the estimation of the ground waters pollution danger on the basis of studing of water balance elements (on the data of water-balance station Malaya Istra) by Yu. Yu. Alentyev, A. B. Lisenkov

“…Under the modeling the meteorological data for the average daily temperature, atmospheric deposits and sunny radiation for the many years period, obtained on the forest meteostation of water-balance station Malaya Istra has been taken into account as well as the value of flow, calculated due to the vegetation and lithological composition, the index of snow melting, the index of leaf surface growth and other data. …”
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Estimation of Annual Water Income Using (SCS-CN) Method based RS-GIS for Wadi Abu Khashab Watershed-North of Iraq by Asal Hassan Mahmood Al Jubouri, Sabbar Abdullah Saleh Al Qaisy, Yassen Ali Saleh Al Qaisy

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Application of Machine Learning for Methanolysis of Waste Cooking Oil Using Kaolinite Geopolymer Heterogeneous Catalyst by Pascal Mwenge, Hilary Rutto, Tumisang Seodigeng

“…This work uses three machine learning techniques, response surface methodology (RSM), artificial neural network (ANN), and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to optimise and model biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using process parameters such as methanol-to-oil ratio, catalyst loading, reaction temperature, and reaction time. …”
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Modelling and Optimisation of Biodiesel Production from Margarine Waste Oil Using a Three-Dimensional Machine Learning Approach by Pascal Mwenge, Hilary Rutto, Tumisang Seodigeng

“…This work presents the use of three-dimensional machine learning approaches, namely the response surface methodology (RSM), the artificial neural network (ANN), and the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), to optimise and model the biodiesel yield from waste margarine oil. …”
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Target Ship Recognition and Tracking with Data Fusion Based on Bi-YOLO and OC-SORT Algorithms for Enhancing Ship Navigation Assistance by Shuai Chen, Miao Gao, Peiru Shi, Xi Zeng, Anmin Zhang

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Segmented Estimation of Road Adhesion Coefficient Based on Multimodal Vehicle Dynamics Fusion in a Large Steering Angle Range by Haobin Jiang, Tonghui Shen, Bin Tang, Kun Yang

“…Real-time estimation of the road surface friction coefficient is crucial for vehicle dynamics control. …”
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Exploring the influence of urban green space and urban morphology on urban heat Islands using street view and satellite imagery by Ziteng Huang, Lian Duan, Yimin Xu, Siyi Yang, Zhiyan Lin, Han Yue, Jinxin Yang

“…Abstract Urban green spaces are essential for regulating land surface temperature (LST), but current research frequently neglects their structural complexity and perceived accessibility by humans. …”
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Upcycling Scented Pandan Leaf Waste into High-Value Cellulose Nanocrystals via Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction for Edible Film Reinforcement by Benjamard Rattanamato, Nattapong Kanha, Prem Thongchai, Kanyasiri Rakariyatham, Wannaporn Klangpetch, Sukhuntha Osiriphun, Thunnop Laokuldilok

“…The extracted CNCs showed favorable physicochemical properties, including a zeta potential of −33.95 mV, an average particle diameter of 91.81 nm, and a polydispersity index of 0.26. …”
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Media formulation using statistical methodology to enhance α-amylase production for green synthesis of Au-NPs by Bacillus subtilis VSP4 under solid-state fermentation by Vimalkumar S. Prajapati, Vaibhavkumar N. Mehta, Swati K. Patel

“…The present work highlights α-amylase production by B. subtilis VSP4 under SSF, which was prominently enhanced by adopting a statistical experimental design, leading to the formation of Au-NPs of average size 5.17 ± 0.85 nm showing a surface plasmon resonance peak at 528 nm.…”
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Effect of phosphorus content on microstructure and magnetic/mechanical properties of ultra-thin non-oriented Fe–3%Si ribbons prepared with planar flow casting by Zhixiang Liu, Deming Xu, Siqian Bao, Gengwei Yang, Qingming Chang

“…The results show that as phosphorus content increases, the surface quality of ribbons significantly improves and the average grain size of Fe–3%Si ribbons decreases. …”
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Determining an Optimal Combination of Meteorological Factors to Reduce the Intensity of Atmospheric Pollution During Prescribed Straw Burning by Luyan He, Lingjian Duanmu, Li Guo, Yang Qin, Bowen Shi, Lin Liang, Weiwei Chen

“…Furthermore, during this phase, the average WS and PBLH increased, whereas the RH decreased. …”
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Quantifying the overlooked groundwater component in the water budget of a shallow soda lake in Hungary amidst climate change concerns by Petra Baják, András Csepregi, Péter Szabó, Máté Chappon, Ádám Tóth, Katalin Hegedűs-Csondor, Anita Erőss

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Comparative analysis of 3D CT values for different lumbar pedicle screw trajectories by Yuanpeng Yue, Ce Dong, Anhang Zhang, Zhenyu Wang

“…Abstract Study objectives The average CT values of the three-dimensional (3D) trajectories of transarticular surface (TAS) screws, traditional trajectory (TT) pedicle screws, and cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws in the L4 and L5 vertebral bodies were evaluated, providing a radiological theoretical basis for the utilization of the transarticular surface screw trajectory (TAST) at these vertebral levels. …”
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Studying of odontoglyphics of the first maxillary premolar by means of Cerec 3 system

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NH3 release during the snow evaporation process in typical cities in Northeast China by Xiaoteng Liu, Hongsheng Jia, Yunze Zhao, Yachao Zhang, Haodong Hou, Yingying Xu

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DDPG-based performance optimization algorithm for IRS-assisted simultaneous wireless information and power transfer systems by LUO Liping, PAN Weimin

“…Simulation results show that the average reward of the DDPG algorithm is related to the learning rate. …”
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Progressive Shrinkage of the Alpine Periglacial Weathering Zone and Its Escalating Disaster Risks in the Gongga Mountains over the Past Four Decades by Qiuyang Zhang, Qiang Zhou, Fenggui Liu, Weidong Ma, Qiong Chen, Bo Wei, Long Li, Zemin Zhi

“…The APWZ also experienced substantial areal shrinkage, with an average annual reduction of approximately 13.84 km², highlighting the differential responses of various surface cover types to warming. …”
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