Development of neutron diffusion and transport algorithms based on finite volume method by LI Wei, LIU Xiaojing, CHAI Xiang, ZHAO Pengcheng

“…Then, the discrete ordinates method was applied to the discretization of the neutron transport equation for spatial angular discretization, and FVM was used to discretize both neutron diffusion and neutron transport equations spatial variables whilst the multigroup method was employed for discretizing energy variables, and implicit Euler method was utilized for discretizing time variables. …”
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Exploring the upper ocean characteristics of a bay using coastal and regional ocean community model by D. Jaishree, P.T. Ravichandran

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The innovativeness of this study lies in achieving a comprehensive understanding of the seasonal variations and oceanic characteristics of the Bay of Bengal by addressing the complex interplay of large-scale ocean-atmosphere dynamics. The study aimed to understand the upper ocean characteristics of the Bay of Bengal by analyzing the surface variables such as salinity and temperature using a high-resolution model simulation. …”
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ACHIEVEMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION CONTROL VIA APPLICATION OF PERINDOPRIL ARGININE AND AMLODIPINE COMBINATION by O. N. Kryuchkova, E. A. Itskova, Yu. A., E. Yu. Turna, E. A. Kostyukova

“…Usage of the fixed combination of perindopril arginine/amlodipine in 84,6% helped to reach target values of BP. The effectiveness of BP control achieved, followed with ABPM data of 24-hour BP values decrease during the day and night, variability and velocity of morning BP onset. …”
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Assessment of the Vertical Dimension of Occlusion Using Palm Width and Finger Length by Cecilia Bacali, Mariana Constantiniuc, Antarinia Craciun, Daniela Popa

“…Statistically significant correlations of the analyzed parameters and VDO values were found. Higher statistical correlations of the studied variables were found for men compared to women in both groups. …”
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Artificial intelligence in pediatric dental trauma: do artificial intelligence chatbots address parental concerns effectively? by Mihriban Gökcek Taraç, Tuğba Nale

“…For numerical variables, skewness and kurtosis values were calculated to assess normal distribution. …”
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EFFECTS OF ISOKINETIC RESISTANCE TRAINING ON STRENGTH KNEE STABILIZERS AND PERFORMANCE EFFICIENCY OF ACROBATIC ELEMENTS IN ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS by Muhamed Tabaković, Almir Atiković, Elvir Kazazović, Senad Turković

“… The aim of this study was to examine whether additional training protocol of isokinetic training results in increased biomechanical values of certain parameters and whether it increases functional correlation between speed and strength leading to improved performance of acrobatic elements in floor exercises. …”
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Association between heavy metal exposure and asthma in adults: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2013. by Mijung Jang, Dohhee Kim, Seunghee Lee, KyooSang Kim

“…The overall asthma prevalence was 3.0%. The geometric mean values for blood lead, mercury, and cadmium were 2.14 μg/dL, 3.72 μg/L, and 0.96 μg/L, respectively. …”
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Genetic differentiation and heavy metal pollution influence on horseshoe crab Tachypleus gigas populations in Peninsular Malaysia: A comprehensive allozyme analysis by Chee Kong Yap, Khalid Awadh Al-Mutairi

“…The study employed multiple buffer systems optimized for separating 20 different enzymes, each contributing to understanding the genetic variability within and between populations. The findings of this study, which revealed significant genetic differentiation, particularly between populations in polluted and less impacted environments, as reflected by high FST values and distinct clustering in the UPGMA dendrogram, are of paramount importance. …”
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Artificial neural networks in predicting impaired bone metabolism in diabetes mellitus by S. S. Safarova

“…The ANN-based algorithm predicted estimated values of bone metabolism parameters in the examined individuals by generating output data using deep learning. …”
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Determining the Factors Affecting Air Quality in Marmara, Turkey, and Assessing it Using Air Quality Indices by Ismet Yener, Kazım Onur Demirarslan

“…CO and SO2, on the other hand, were affected by all types of variables at varying directions and rates. The mean ASI and DAQx values of 2.1 and 4.3 indicated that the air quality in the region exhibited distinct air stress and sufficient air quality, respectively. …”
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Impact of mental fatigue on tennis players’ attention and groundstroke performance by Cenk Öztürker, Asuman Şahan, Kemal Alparslan Erman

“…Changes over time in normally distributed homogeneous data were determined using repeated-measures ANOVA (3×2), with Bonferroni correction applied for p-values for normally distributed variables and the Friedman test for non-normally distributed variables. …”
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Multimodal data-driven prognostic model for predicting long-term outcomes in older adult patients with sarcopenia: a retrospective cohort study by Mengdie Liu, Wen Guo, Jin Peng, Jinhui Wu

“…Accurately predicting the mortality risk of older adults with SP is essential for informed clinical decision-making. This study aims to utilize machine learning techniques that incorporate sociodemographic factors, health-related metrics, lifestyle variables, and biomarker data to improve risk stratification and management in older adults with SP.MethodsWe analyzed data from the NHANES from 1999–2006 and 2010–2018, including a total of 1,619 older adult patients with SP, with a 10-year follow-up period for this population, during which 541 (33%) patients died and 1,078 (67%) survived. …”
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Clinical significance of microRNA-328-3p and bone metabolism biomarkers in gout patients with different musculoskeletal ultrasonography imaging by Qingqing Song, Lifang Xue, Jie Ren, Xiaoyu Liu, Guilei Li, Congcong Liu, Xin Meng

“…Abstract Aims MicroRNA (miRNA) participates in the pathophysiological processes of multiple metabolic diseases, including gout. …”
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NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF THE SEIR MODEL USING THE FOURTH-ORDER RUNGE-KUTTA METHOD TO PREDICT THE SPREAD OF HEPATITIS B DISEASE IN AMBON CITY by Anita Papalia, Yopi Andry Lesnussa, Monalisa E. Rijoly, Olumuyiwa James Peter

“…Hepatitis B is a dangerous type of hepatitis and has a high risk of death. This research aims to predict the spread of Hepatitis B in Ambon using the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method. …”
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Interrater reliability of the modified Tinkertoy test: A validation study in schizophrenia and control groups by Yasuhisa Nakamura, Reiko Miyamoto, Akihiro Koreki, Sachiko Anamizu, Masaru Mimura

“…Abstract Aim Divergent thinking and executive function are critical components of cognitive performance, necessitating reliable assessment tools to guide clinical decision‐making and research on cognitive deficits. …”
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Investigation of the effect of parameter estimation and classification accuracy in mixture IRT models under different conditions by Hakan Yavuz Atar, Fatıma Münevver Saatçioğlu

“…This study aims to examine the effects of mixture item response theory (IRT) models on item parameter estimation and classification accuracy under different conditions. …”
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Heart rate of soccer referees during matches: A systematic review by Sebiha Kurhan, Ana Lilić, İsmail İlbak, Stefan Stojanovic

“…This systematic review aimed to scrutinize the scientific literature concerning HR values in football referees during matches. …”
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Efficacy and manner of execution of the serve in top-level women's beach volleyball players by Ana B. López Martínez, José M. Palao, Henrique Ortega, António García de Alcaraz

“…The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the manner of execution on serve and rally performance in elite women's beach volleyball players. …”
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Influence of physical attributes and pedotransfer function for predicting water retention in management systems by André C. Auler, Luiz F. Pires, Maria C. Pineda

“…The NT system was characterized by smaller values of the soil BD and higher values of the soil TP and Mi than the CT system. …”
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Enhancing software development effort estimation with a cloud-based data framework using use case points, fuzzy logic, and machine learning by Ritu, Pankaj Bhambri

“…This framework estimates the project effort with a use-case point technique based on real-project repository data. The input values comprehend in data such as the project's domain, technical variables, environmental conditions, and information. …”
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