A study on the influence of material gradient index on bending and stress responses of FGM rectangular plates using the Finite Element Method by Ahmad Reshad Noorı, Mohammad Omar Al Rousan, Hamza Diallo, Ayça Bilgin, Masihullah Noori

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Red-Leafed Lettuces: Genetic Variation or Epigenetic Photomorphogenesis? by Natalya V. Smirnova, Ivan A. Timofeenko, Konstantin V. Krutovsky

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Diurnal variations in corneal biomechanics in healthy young adults by DaTian Zhu, LuMeng Wang, ZhanXin Qu, Pu Wang, YongYi Yuan, Lan Yang, XinYu Yao, XiaoBo Zheng, HengLi Lian, Chong Wang, JunJie Wang, YuFeng Ye, Ahmed Elsheikh, FangJun Bao, JunHua Li

“…Abstract Purpose To assess the diurnal changes in corneal biomechanics in healthy young adults. Methods At Wenzhou Medical University Eye Hospital in China, a prospective case series. …”
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Utilizing the Optimal Auxiliary Function Method for the Approximation of a Nonlinear Long Wave System considering Caputo Fractional Order by Aaqib Iqbal, Rashid Nawaz, Hina Hina, Abdulaziz Garba Ahmad, Homan Emadifar

“…In this article, we explore the utilization of the Caputo derivative and the Riemann–Liouville (R–L) fractional integral to analyze the optimal auxiliary function method for approximating fractional nonlinear long waves. …”
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Conflict evidence combination rule based on multi-dimensional weighted evidence optimization method and its applications in pattern recognition by Fuhai Xi, Mengli Mei, Shi Yang, Hang Guo, Min Yu

“…This paper proposes an innovative conflict evidence combination rule based on a multi-dimensional weighted evidence optimization method to address this issue. First, systematic indicator classification and coefficient of variation analysis are conducted to rigorously select key conflict evaluation metrics. …”
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Development and application of a highly sensitive quadruple droplet digital PCR method for simultaneous quantification of sulfonamide resistance genes by Xirong Yin, Jiayuan Nie, Huifang Tian, Huifang Tian, Lihong Duan, Lixia Wu, Xiangdong Xu, Yumei Guo, Yumei Guo, Ke Wang, Ke Wang

“…To overcome this limitation, a quadruple method was established by integrating droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) with the ratio-based probe-mixing strategy, achieving sensitive detection of sul1, sul2, sul3, and sul4 genes in diverse matrices. …”
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Construction of Fracture Liaison Service Scheme Under Medical Alliance Framework in China: A Modified Delphi Method Study by Yu J, Su L, Feng L, Li Y, Qiao L, Yin H, Li D, Lei Y, Gao H

“…This investigation endeavors to construct a comprehensive FLS framework and to establish its core performance indicators within the Chinese medical alliance structure.Patients and Methods: The research methodology encompassed focus group interviews and a two-phase Delphi process. …”
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Minimisation of variations in locating an acupuncture point using a laser-device by Dha-Hyun Choi, Younbyoung Chae

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Graph Neural Network Classification in EEG-Based Biometric Identification: Evaluation of Functional Connectivity Methods Using Time-Frequency Metric by Roghaieh Ashenaei, Ali Asghar Beheshti Shirazi

“…To address this, we introduce two novel time-frequency FC metrics: 1) Multi-band Coherency, which integrates features across delta, theta, alpha, and beta bands to enhance robustness and discriminability; and 2) wavelet coherency, addressing the non-stationarity of EEG signals, models phase lead-lag interactions and temporal variations. …”
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Detection and Mitigation of GNSS Gross Errors Utilizing the CEEMD and IQR Methods to Determine Sea Surface Height Using GNSS Buoys by Jin Wang, Shiwei Yan, Rui Tu, Pengfei Zhang

“…This approach, which integrates the CEEMD and IQR methods, was named CEEMD-IQR and enhances the ability of the traditional IQR method to detect subtle gross errors in GNSS coordinate time series. …”
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Structural Health Assessment of a Reinforced Concrete Building in Valparaíso Under Seismic and Environmental Shaking: A Foundation for IoT-Driven Digital Twin Systems by Sebastián Lozano-Allimant, Alvaro Lopez, Miguel Gomez, Edison Atencio, José Antonio Lozano-Galant, Sebastian Fingerhuth

“…The analysis employs the Stochastic Subspace Identification with Covariances (SSI-COV) method within an operational modal analysis framework to extract the building’s modal parameters without requiring artificial excitations. …”
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Which performance indicators are used globally for evaluating healthcare in patients with a hip fracture?: a mixed methods systematic review by Veena Mazarello Paes, Andrew Ting, James Masters, Mahalia V. I. Paes, Elizabeth Tutton, Simon M. Graham, Matthew L. Costa, on behalf of the HIPCARE investigators*

“…The aim of this review was to map the variety of performance indicators used around the world and how they are defined. Methods: We present a mixed methods systematic review of literature on the use of performance indicators in hip fracture care. …”
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Electric Vehicle Charging Load Forecasting Method Based on Improved Long Short-Term Memory Model with Particle Swarm Optimization by Xiaomeng Yang, Lidong Zhang, Xiangyun Han

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The influence of a STEM unit on the interest in and understanding of science and engineering between elementary school girls and boys by Tracy Hewitt, Frank Forcino

“…Here, we evaluated third grade student interest and perceived knowledge before and after a STEM unit on roller coasters and engineering was taught in this mixed-methods study. Pre and post instructional survey responses were compared and case studies were developed to determine student interest in and perceived understanding of STEM subjects, specifically science and engineering, before and after the unit. …”
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A Two-Stage Multi-Parameter-Based Sorting Method for Ensuring Consistency Between Parallel-Connected Lithium-Ion Batteries by Hanchi Hong, Xiangxin Chen, Luigi d’Apolito, Yangqi Ye, Shuiwen Shen

“…Nonetheless, cell-to-cell variations are more pronounced during dynamic and complex operations. …”
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A Study on the Construction and Dynamic Evolution of a Chinese Science and Technology Finance Index by Qingguo Zhang

“…This study addresses regional disparities and the dynamic evolution of China’s science and technology finance integration (STFI) by constructing a composite index system using the entropy method. …”
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YOLOP-MVF: A Multi-Task Autonomous Driving Perception Detection Method Based on Multi Scale Feature Weighted Fusion by Yanqiu Niu, Jing Zhang

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Adaptive Optimization and Planning Design Method for DC Distribution Grid System Based on Optical Storage Direct and Flexible Constructed Cluster by Chenghui Lin, Zhanpeng Xu, Qihui Feng, Wuliang Chen, Jianyang Zhu

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Voltage Control via Tap-Changing Transformer Using the Holomorphic Embedding Load Flow Method Based on Total Multiplication of Polynomials by Glaucus R. S. Lima, Edimar J. Oliveira, Leonardo W. Oliveira

“…This paper presents an innovative strategy for voltage control in electric power systems by integrating tap-changing transformers with the Holomorphic Embedding Load Flow Method based on Total Multiplication of Polynomials (HELM/TMP). …”
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FW-S3KIFCM: Feature Weighted Safe-Semi-Supervised Kernel-Based Intuitionistic Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Method by Shirin Khezri, Nasser Aghazadeh, Mahdi Hashemzadeh, Amin Golzari Oskouei

“…These methods integrate prior knowledge of class distribution into their clustering process. …”
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