Observation Selection, Total Variation, and L-Curve Methods for LiDAR Data Denoising by Jie Zhang, Pak Wai Chan, Michael K. Ng

“…In this article, we propose a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data denoising scheme for wind profile observation as a part of quality control procedure for wind velocity monitoring and windshear detection. …”
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Zero-Vector-Free MPC with Virtual Vector Synthesis for CMV Suppression in Electric Propulsion Systems by Sung-woo Song, Chan Roh

“…This study proposes a novel finite control set model predictive control strategy (FCS-MPC) to suppress common-mode voltage (CMV) in electric propulsion systems while maintaining current quality. …”
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Wheat Germ as Partial or Total Substitutive of Lean Meat in Low-Fat Cooked Sausages by Marta Rodríguez-Fernández, Isabel Revilla, Pablo Rodrigo, Rocío López-Calabozo, Ana María Vivar-Quintana

“…Five different formulations were prepared: control with pork meat and the following four to achieve 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% lean meat substitution by wheat germ. …”
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Intelligent manufacturing policy, ESG performance, and total factor productivity: Evidence from China. by Haiyue Liu, Jianwu Ren

“…This study uses the introduction of the "Made in China 2025" policy as a quasi-natural experiment and employs the difference-in-differences method to investigate the impact of intelligent manufacturing policies on firms' total factor productivity (TFP) and its mechanisms. …”
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A modified vertical pressure bandage to prevent pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy by Xuwei Duan, Jian Xu, Xueqin Liu, Duoping Wang, Biaoyou Chen

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The impact of carbohydrate quality index on menopausal symptoms and quality of life in postmenopausal women by Emine ELİBOL, Sevdenur Eski, Edanur Gez, Gizem Çamdeviren

“…A food frequency questionnaire was used to collect dietary intake. Carbohydrate quality was assessed using the Carbohydrate Quality Index (CQI), which considers glycemic index, fiber intake, solid carbohydrate-to-total carbohydrate ratio, and whole grain consumption. …”
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Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke performance indicators in patients with transient ischemic attack by Lorena Souza Viana Schneider, Vinicius Boaratti Ciarlariello, Renata Carolina Acri Nunes Miranda, Andreia Heins Vaccari, Rodrigo Meirelles Massaud, Gisele Sampaio Silva

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Relationship between anxiety and poor sleep quality in family caregivers of psychiatric patients based on history of sharp object injuries: a case-control study in Bitlis, Turkey by Cihan Önen, Ahmet Göktaş, Şerafettin Okutan

“…Objectives This study aims to investigate the relationship between anxiety levels and poor sleep quality among family caregivers of psychiatric patients, based on the history of sharp object injuries (SOI) inflicted by the patients.Design A case-control study.Setting and data The data were collected through face-to-face interviews with family caregivers of patients at the Bitlis Province Community Mental Health Center and Bitlis State Hospital Psychiatry Service between December 2021 and May 2022.Participants A total of 111 family caregivers participated in the study.Outcome measures The sleep quality of family caregivers was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, while anxiety levels were assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).Results Among family caregivers, 52.3% had poor sleep quality, 24.3% experienced moderate anxiety and 31.5% experienced severe anxiety. …”
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The Health‐Related Quality of Life for Cemented Versus Uncemented Hemiarthroplasty in Elderly Patients With Femoral Neck Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomi... by Mohanad Samaheen, Maen Mohammad, Mikhail Salzmann, Nikolai Ramadanov

“…The primary outcome of interest was HRQoL as measured by the European Quality of Life 5‐Dimension Questionnaire (EQ‐5D) score. …”
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Effect of five non-invasive treatments on body composition, physical function and quality of life in elderly sarcopenia: a network meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials by Demin Kong, Jiangang Chen

“…This network meta-analysis evaluated five interventions (aerobic training, resistance training, aerobi-resistance training, whole-body electrical stimulation, and electrical stimulation with protein supplementation) on body composition, physical function and quality of life in elderly sarcopenia patients.MethodsSix databases, including PubMed, Embase and Web of Science, were systematically searched, and 22 randomized controlled trials with a total of 1062 elderly patients with sarcopenia were finally included. …”
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AI-driven assessment of over-scanning in chest CT: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mo’men Bani-Ahmad, Andrew England, Laura McLaughlin, Marwan Alshipli, Kholoud Alzyoud, Yasser H. Hadi, Mark McEntee

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Effect of midwife-led pelvic floor muscle training on prolapse symptoms and quality of life in women with pelvic organ prolapse in Ethiopia: A Cluster-randomized controlled trial. by Melese Siyoum, Rahel Nardos, Biniyam Sirak, Theresa Spitznagle, Wondwosen Teklesilasie, Ayalew Astatkie

“…The level of significance was adjusted for multiple comparisons. A total of 187 women were randomized to intervention (n = 86) from four clusters and control (n = 101) arms from another four clusters. …”
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Efficacy of CBT, intensified tDCS and their combination for reducing clinical symptoms and improving quality of life in social anxiety disorder with comorbid depression: a randomiz... by Parinaz Sadat Amiri Sararudi, Mohammad Sadegh Khakpour, Morteza Kazemi, Seyedeh Elnaz Mousavi, Michael A. Nitsche, Mohammad Ali Salehinejad, Mohsen Dadashi

“…Depressive states and trait worry significantly improved in all groups post-intervention and at the 3-month follow-up, with no between-group differences. Quality of life (total scores, physical, and psychological domains) significantly improved after the and at the 3-month follow-up only in the CBT + tDCS and tDCS-alone groups with no between-group differences. …”
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ENABLE—App-Based Digital Capture and Intervention of Patient-Reported Quality of Life, Adverse Events, and Treatment Satisfaction in Breast Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Contro... by Thomas M Deutsch, Léa L Volmer, Manuel Feisst, Laura Bodenbeck, Kathrin Hassdenteufel, Lara Tretschock, Christiane Breit, Stefan Stefanovic, Armin Bauer, Carolin Anders, Lina Weinert, Tobias Engler, Andreas D Hartkopf, Nico Pfeifer, Pascal Escher, Marc Mausch, Oliver Heinze, Marc Suetterlin, Sara Y Brucker, Andreas Schneeweiss, Markus Wallwiener

“…After 1:1 randomization into an intervention and a control group, HRQoL assessments were performed at six fixed time points during the therapy using validated questionnaires. …”
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Optimal Dispatch of Distribution Network with Integrated Photovoltaic Storage Power Station Considering Harmonic Control by ZHONG Hao, ZHANG Yonghao, ZOU Xianqiu, WANG Qiujie, LIU Haoyu, WANG Xinghuo

“…The distribution network sets the harmonic compensation price to maximize revenue， thus guiding the integrated photovoltaic storage power station to optimize the multi-functional grid-connected inverter active grid-connected and harmonic control capacity. The lower layer establishes the optimization model of the distribution network and the demand user and the demand user according to the electricity price and the cost of electricity use of different harmonic control levels before developing a power purchase strategy to minimize the total electricity cost. …”
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Julius Kruopis – the pioneer of applied statistics in Lithuania by Vilijandas Bagdonavičius, Vydas Čekanavičius, Rūta Levulienė, Pranas Vaitkus

“…Kruopis is the co-author of several monographs: ``Quality of mechatronic products. Selective control'', ``Nonparametric tests for complete data'', ``Nonparametric tests for censored data''. …”
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The impact of a simple positioning aid device on the diagnostic performance of thyroid cancer in CT scans: a randomized controlled trial by Wei-Hua Lin, Hui-Juan Huang, Wen-Cong Yang, Qing-Wen Huang, Rui-Gang Huang, Fu-Rong Luo, Dong-Yi Chen, Zheng-Han Yang, Hai-Tao Li, Hui-Huang Zeng, Hui-Jun Xiao

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a simple positioning aid device in neck CT scans for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, with a focus on its influence on image quality and diagnostic accuracy. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 180 patients with suspected thyroid cancer. …”
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Design of a novel shunt active harmonic compensator with AUV-PQ-SRF reference current extraction, OSV-MPC and SMC techniques by Kumar Reddy Cheepati, E. Parimalasundar, K. Suresh, Marco Rivera, M. Nageswara Rao, Aravind Pitchai

“…Abstract Harmonic distortion makes it difficult to maintain good Electrical Power Quality (EPQ) in distribution networks with many nonlinear loads. …”
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Controlled Multi-Stage Evaluation of Growth and Physiochemical Traits Between Low- and Normal-Temperature Strains of <i>Scylla paramamosain</i> by Jiaai Li, Wenfeng Han, Hai Liu, Dongfa Zhu

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Temperature and End-of-day Light Quality Independently Affect Red Leaf Lettuce Seedling Growth, but Cool Nights May Limit Far-red-induced Leaf Expansion by Anthony C. Percival, Charlene B. Van Buiten, Joshua K. Craver

“…Leaf number was similar between EOD-FR and control plants, while average leaf area was greater under the former across temperature treatments, suggesting that differences in total leaf area were primarily caused by the size of individual leaves. …”
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