Comparative evaluation of machine learning models for enhancing diagnostic accuracy of otitis media with effusion in children with adenoid hypertrophy by Xiaote Zhang, Qiaoyi Xie, Ganggang Wu

“…Current non-invasive screening modalities rely predominantly on acoustic immittance measurements, which demonstrate variable diagnostic performance. Given the urgent need for improved diagnostic methods and extensive characterization of risk factors for OME in AH children, developing diagnostic models represents an efficient strategy to enhance clinical identification accuracy in practice.ObjectiveThis study aims to develop and validate an optimal machine learning (ML)-based prediction model for OME in AH children by comparing multiple algorithmic approaches, integrating clinical indicators with acoustic measurements into a widely applicable diagnostic tool.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 847 pediatric patients with AH. …”
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CGF with Bio-Oss collagen as grafting materials for simultaneous implant placement after osteotome sinus floor elevation: a prospective study by Bashar Shahood, Seba Harphoush, Belal O. M. Muhaisen, Jing Qiu

“…Abstract Background Osteotome sinus floor elevation (OSFE) procedure with simultaneous implant placement is known to be an efficient procedure in the atrophic maxilla, where bone regeneration is required the most. …”
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Identifying confounders and estimating the causal effect of antenatal care on age-specific childhood vaccination by Ashagrie Sharew Iyassu, Ashagrie Sharew Iyassu, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Zelalem G. Dessie, Zelalem G. Dessie, Temesgen T. Zewotir

“…BackgroundImmunization is an efficient and cost-effective public health program. …”
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Optimisation of the performance and structure of soluble ball seat metal sealing rings based on response surface by CHEN Zhen, RAN Qingjie, CHEN Nengpeng, WANG Qiaomu

“…Horizontal well fracturing technology, as a core tool for efficient development of tight oil and gas reservoirs, is of strategic significance for enhancing the recovery rate of unconventional oil and gas resources. …”
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Elastostatic analysis of tapered FGM beams with spatially varying material properties by Justín Murín, Stephan Kugler, Juraj Paulech, Juraj Hrabovský, Vladimír Kutiš, Herbert Mang, Mehdi Aminbaghai

“…FGM beams of variable stiffness can be modeled efficiently, using only one finite element. …”
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Neural Network-Based State Estimation for a Closed-Loop Control Strategy Applied to a Fed-Batch Bioreactor by Santiago Rómoli, Mario Serrano, Francisco Rossomando, Jorge Vega, Oscar Ortiz, Gustavo Scaglia

“…The lack of online information on some bioprocess variables and the presence of model and parametric uncertainties pose significant challenges to the design of efficient closed-loop control strategies. …”
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Genome Microscale Heterogeneity among Wild Potatoes Revealed by Diversity Arrays Technology Marker Sequences by Alessandra Traini, Massimo Iorizzo, Harpartap Mann, James M. Bradeen, Domenico Carputo, Luigi Frusciante, Maria Luisa Chiusano

“…However, scant information is available for these species in terms of genome organization, gene function, and regulatory networks. Consequently, genomic tools to assist breeding are meager, and efficient exploitation of these species has been limited so far. …”
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The Model of Fundamental Chemical Training of Bachelors of Technical and Technological Directions in the Conditions of Blended Learning by N. M. Vostrikova

“…An e-learning course based on videoconferencing and Web 2.0 technologies allows teachers to efficiently integrate classroom and independent work of students and to upgrade lectures and practicals. …”
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Adsorption of Cd (II) Using Chemically Modified Rice Husk: Characterization, Equilibrium, and Kinetic Studies by Javier Montalvo-Andía, Warren Reátegui-Romero, Alexis D. Peña-Contreras, Walter F. Zaldivar Alvarez, María E. King-Santos, Víctor Fernández-Guzmán, José Luis Guerrero-Guevara, Jhon E. Puris-Naupay

“…In optimal experimental conditions, the maximum adsorption efficiency was 92.65%. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used allowing the identification of the main functional groups and morphology of rice husk and treated rice husk, and the results showed an improvement of adsorption characteristics after rice husk treatment with NaOH. …”
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Effect of design and kinematic parameters on energy requirement in inclined screw mixer by V. F. Khlystunov, S. V. Braginets, A. S. Alferov, M. V. Chernutskiy

“…The establishment of functional dependences between parameters and modes enables to design power-efficient equipment for the on-farm feed production.Materials and Methods. …”
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FORMAL REPRESENTATION OF THE PIXEL-BY-PIXEL CLASSIFICATION PROCESS USING A MODIFIED WANG-MENDEL NEURAL NETWORK by Oleksii Kolomiitsev, Volodymyr Pustovarov

“…The purpose of the work is to develop the architecture of the modified fuzzy neural production network of Wang-Mendel as a classifier for image segmentation to increase the values of efficiency and reliability of urban monitoring. The following tasks are solved in the article: analysis of possibilities of Wang-Mendel network modification based on representation of membership functions in terms of interval fuzzy sets of the second type (IFST2) and realization of phasing, aggregation and activation operations using IFST 2 operations, development of the architecture of the modified fuzzy neural production network of Wang-Mendel as a classifier for image segmentation. …”
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A Novel Exploration Stage Approach to Improve Crayfish Optimization Algorithm: Solution to Real-World Engineering Design Problems by Harun Gezici

“…It is deprived of a stochastic variable and is not able to generate an applicable balance between exploration and exploitation. …”
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Variation in Likert scale of the mathematics usefulness test by Facundo Juan Pablo Abal, Sofía Esmeralda Auné, Horacio Félix Attorresi

“…Likert scales with more categories increased test reliability at the extreme levels of the trait, but at the expense of compromising the internal structure validity evidences (Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Partial Credit Model of the Item Response Theory). The relative efficiency function revealed that similar information is obtained for all levels of the trait when using 5 or 6-point scales. …”
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SDKU-Net: A Novel Architecture with Dynamic Kernels and Optimizer Switching for Enhanced Shadow Detection in Remote Sensing by Gilberto Alvarado-Robles, Isac Andres Espinosa-Vizcaino, Carlos Gustavo Manriquez-Padilla, Juan Jose Saucedo-Dorantes

“…Additionally, the model’s efficient training process, requiring only 75 epochs, highlights its potential for resource-constrained applications. …”
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Application of Machine Learning for Bulbous Bow Optimization Design and Ship Resistance Prediction by Yujie Shen, Shuxia Ye, Yongwei Zhang, Liang Qi, Qian Jiang, Liwen Cai, Bo Jiang

“…To solve the problem of insufficient accuracy in the single surrogate model, this study proposes a CBR surrogate model that integrates convolutional neural networks with backpropagation and radial basis function models. The coordinates of the control points of the NURBS surface at the bulbous bow are taken as the design variables. …”
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Effect of settling time, velocity gradient, and camp number on turbidity removal for oilfield produced water by Thamer J. Mohammed, Eman Shakir

“…The experimental results of this study are used to develop an empirical correlation for turbidity removal efficiency as a function of multi variables poly-aluminum chloride dosage; polyelectrolyte dosage; and Ferric chloride dosage. …”
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Gut health modulation through phytogenics in poultry: mechanisms, benefits, and applications by Aderanti Ifeoluwa Oni, Oyegunle Emmanuel Oke

“…PFAs are valuable tools for sustainable poultry production since they have been connected to enhanced feed conversion efficiency, growth performance, and meat quality in addition to their health benefits. …”
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Research on Local Obstacle Avoidance Path Planning Algorithm for Autonomous Mining Trucks by HUANG Shuai, WANG Jia, HUANG Jiade, HUANG Peng, LYU Liang

“…Through solving the optimization function, autonomous local path planning is initiated for mining trucks encountering obstacles. …”
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Computational Algorithms for Representing Aircraft Instruments with Barometric Physics (Numerical Methods Applied to Flight Simulation) by Adan Ramirez-Lopez

“…Finally, an approach analysis as a function of the step time (Δt) used for calculation of the aircraft displacement to evaluate the efficiency of the numerical method integrated in the simulator is also described. …”
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Using Interval Operations in the Hungarian Method to Solve the Fuzzy Assignment Problem and Its Application in the Rehabilitation Problem of Valuable Buildings in Egypt by M. A. Elsisy, A. S. Elsaadany, M. A. El Sayed

“…A study on the reuse of many valuable buildings is presented after using different government and service buildings in a manner that does not fit with its original function and heritage value. We offer a solution based on the scientific and realistic basis for requalification according to the variables and requirements of the social, cultural, and economic environments in the environment surrounding the valuable buildings.…”
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