Effects of Postharvest Storage Methods on Retention of Carotenoids in Malawian Local and Hybrid Orange Maize Varieties by Pachalo Luhanga, Mangani Katundu, Margaret Maoni

“…This study investigated the effects of two storage methods (Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags and normal woven bags (NWBs)) in three Malawian orange maize varieties (Mthikinya, MH43A and MH44A) on retention of total carotenoid content (TCC). …”
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Improving the diagnostic accuracy of referrals for papilloedema (DIPP) study: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Luke Bennetto, Beth Stuart, Jonathan Benger, Matthew J Ridd, Helen Bolton, William Hollingworth, Michael Bowen, Amar Shah, Samuel William David Merriel, Alyson Huntley, Victoria Wilson, Maria Theresa Redaniel, Paul Roy, Denize Atan, Frank Moore, Olivia Skrobot, Mary-Ann Sherratt, Marcia Lucraft, Christina Stokes

“…This article describes the protocol for gathering evidence of current referral practices and pathways for people suspected to have papilloedema in England and the development of guidelines based on this evidence and extensive engagement with community- and hospital-based healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.Methods and analysis Both qualitative and quantitative data will be collected from Freedom of Information requests to Integrated Care Boards across England about how they organise their community and hospital services for people with suspected papilloedema, with and without headache. …”
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DriverFinder: A Gene Length-Based Network Method to Identify Cancer Driver Genes by Pi-Jing Wei, Di Zhang, Hai-Tao Li, Junfeng Xia, Chun-Hou Zheng

“…In this paper, we present a gene length-based network method, named DriverFinder, to identify driver genes by integrating somatic mutations, copy number variations, gene-gene interaction network, tumor expression, and normal expression data. …”
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Enhancing referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: the EN-CAMHS mixed-methods study by Kathryn M Abel, Pauline Whelan, Lesley-Anne Carter, Heidi Tranter, Charlotte Stockton-Powdrell, Kerry Gutridge, Lamiece Hassan, Rachel Elvins, Julian Edbrooke-Childs

“…Identify complexities of implementing sustainable solutions across CAMHS settings. Method The study took parallel quantitative and qualitative approaches to examine the extent of the problem in local and Northwest regional CAMHS services, and to determine how this translated into people’s experiences; and to identify realistic and implementable solutions. …”
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An Improved Wavelet Soft-Threshold Function Integrated with SVMD Dual-Parameter Joint Denoising for Ancient Building Deformation Monitoring by Jiaxing Zhao, Houzeng Han, Yang Deng, Youqiang Dong, Jian Wang, Wenjin Chen

“…In deformation monitoring, complex environments, such as seismic excitation, often lead to noise during signal acquisition and transmission processing. This study integrates sequential variational mode decomposition (SVMD), a dual-parameter (DP) model, and an improved wavelet threshold function (IWT), presenting a denoising method termed SVMD-DP-IWT. …”
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Integrating Metaheuristics and Machine Learning for Enhanced Vehicle Routing: A Comparative Study of Hyperheuristic and VAE-Based Approaches by Kassem Danach, Louai Saker, Hassan Harb

“…Through extensive computational experiments on benchmark VRP instances, our results reveal that both approaches significantly enhance routing efficiency, with the VAE-based method demonstrating superior generalization across varying problem structures. …”
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Dynamic Analysis of a Timoshenko Beam Subjected to an Accelerating Mass Using Spectral Element Method by Guangsong Chen, Linfang Qian, Qiang Yin

“…This paper presents formulations for a Timoshenko beam subjected to an accelerating mass using spectral element method in time domain (TSEM). Vertical displacement and bending rotation of the beam were interpolated by Lagrange polynomials supported on the Gauss-Lobatto-Legendre (GLL) points. …”
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A novel XbaI multiplex PCR method for rapid typing of Klebsiella pneumoniae strains by Ibrahim Ali Al-Zahrani

“…Abstract This study focused on exploiting single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) variations in and around XbaI-restriction sites (5′….T↓CTAGA….3′) within the genomes of Klebsiella pneumoniae to develop a multiplex PCR genotyping technique that integrates the high discrimination of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) with the straightforwardness of a multiplex PCR-based procedure, for routine use in clinical laboratories. …”
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A Bayesian Method for Simultaneous Identification of Structural Mass and Stiffness Using Static–Dynamic Measurements by Zhiyong Li, Zhifeng Wu, Hui Chen

“…This paper presents a Bayesian-based finite element model updating method that integrates static displacement measurements and dynamic modal data to simultaneously identify structural mass and stiffness parameters. …”
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Designing a cultivation model for top-notch students in basic medicine: a Delphi method by Geng Ni, Yutong Qin, Fangfang Wang, Jianjun Huang

“…These enhancements specifically address previously identified gaps in holistic, systematic cultivation frameworks for top-notch basic medicine students, aligning closely with national educational strategies and global healthcare challenges. Methods This study employed a modified Delphi method conducted over three rounds. …”
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FocusAugMix: A data augmentation method for enhancing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia classification by Tanzilal Mustaqim, Chastine Fatichah, Nanik Suciati, Takashi Obi, Joong-Sun Lee

“…Integrating Multi-Head Attention and Grad-CAM improves the accuracy and effectiveness of class representation in data augmentation methods for medical diagnosis.…”
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The enhanced heat source model and its verification of unsteady heat transfer simulation in laser quenching based on experiment by Yutong Guo, Gangyan Li, Rui Shen, Hui Shi, Baoming Hu

“…This paper proposes a novel heat source model calculation method for simulation analysis by integrating the weighted residual Galerkin method with matrix block computation, based on temperature data acquired from the upper surface during laser quenching. …”
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An Optimized Dynamic Benefit Evaluation Method for Pumped Storage Projects in the Context of the “Dual Carbon” Goal by Cong Feng, Qi Guo, Qian Liu, Feihong Jian

“…In this paper, the multi-stage dynamic benefit evaluation model was constructed by introducing time-of-use tariffs, periodic capacity pricing mechanism, and ancillary service revenue prediction based on machine learning and the multiple regression method. Sensitivity analysis was applied to explore the impact of key parameter variations on economic indicators. …”
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An Effective 3D Instance Map Reconstruction Method Based on RGBD Images for Indoor Scene by Heng Wu, Yanjie Liu, Chao Wang, Yanlong Wei

“…We integrate these point cloud segments into a global voxel map, updating each voxel’s class using color, distance constraints, and Bayesian methods to create an object-level instance map. …”
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Research on Change Information Retrieval Method for Energy Infrastructure Based on Optical Remote Sensing Images by Zhibao Wang, Ying Yuan, Man Zhao, Dan Zhou, Lu Bai, Jinhua Tao, Anna Jurek-Loughrey

“…Traditional change detection methods identify land-use and land cover variations over time, while image retrieval extracts pertinent information from large datasets. …”
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Radiation Mapping: A Gaussian Multi-Kernel Weighting Method for Source Investigation in Disaster Scenarios by Songbai Zhang, Qi Liu, Jie Chen, Yujin Cao, Guoqing Wang

“…Traditional radiation mapping methods often fail to accurately capture these complex variations, making the rapid and precise localization of radiation sources a significant challenge in emergency response scenarios. …”
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Level and flow systems identification of an industrial processes module by LSOD method for PID controllers design by Luis Alberto Cantera-Cantera, Mario Cesar Maya-Rodríguez, Sergio Isai Palomino-Resendiz, Yair Lozano-Hernández, Luis Luna

“…Nowadays, regulation techniques are based on Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers and their variations. …”
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A Novel Method for Holistic Collision Risk Assessment in the Precautionary Area Using AIS Data by Yu Zhong, Hongzhu Zhou, Manel Grifoll, Agustí Martín, Yusheng Zhou, Jiao Liu, Pengjun Zheng

“…Traditional collision risk assessment methods, such as distance to closest point of approach (DCPA) and time to closest point of approach (TCPA), often overlook environmental uncertainties and variations in human response. …”
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Determinants of implementing the 15-method in Danish general practice using the consolidated framework for implementation science by Peter Næsborg Schøler, Jens Søndergaard, Sanne Rasmussen, Kristina Hasselbalch Volke, Per Nilsen, Anette Søgaard Nielsen

“…Abstract Background Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant global health issue, often unaddressed in primary care. The 15-method, a three-step opportunistic screening and treatment tool premised on Motivational Interviewing and integrated within the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment framework, offers a structured approach for healthcare professionals to identify and treat alcohol-related problems. …”
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A Quantum-Classical Method Applied to Material Design: Photochromic Materials Optimization for Photopharmacology Applications by Qi Gao, Michihiko Sugawara, Paul D. Nation, Takao Kobayashi, Yu-ya Ohnishi, Hiroyuki Tezuka, Naoki Yamamoto

“…In this study, we develop a quantum-classical computing scheme involving the computational-basis variational quantum deflation (cVQD) method for calculating the excited states of a general classical Hamiltonian, such as an Ising Hamiltonian. …”
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