Technical stakeholders' perspective of solar photovoltaic system failure in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Ghana by Jacob Junior Owusu, Edmund C. Okoroigwe, Chigbo A. Mgbemene, Gabriel Takyi, Onyemaechi Valentine Ekechukwu

“…Most installed PV systems in sub-Saharan Africa have often not achieved their anticipated functionality and/or fail frequently. Take-up of PV systems consequently remains low, with long pay-back times. …”
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Stacked ensemble model for accurate crop yield prediction using machine learning techniques by Ramesh V, Kumaresan P

“…Historically, such predictions have utilized diverse data sources, including agricultural, land, climatic, atmospheric, and other pertinent information. …”
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Atrial Fibrillation: the Association with Physical Activity and the Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation by M. G. Bubnova, D. M. Aronov

“…In the following review article, the approaches to functional capacity assessment of patient with AF are described, recommendations for prescribing safe exercise training to achieve a therapeutic effect are presented. …”
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PROSPECTS OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY IN THE INDUSTRY FOR THE PERIOD TILL 2020 by M. Motova

“…The models used in the methodology are adaptive, i.e. capable to react actively on the dynamic changes in the content of the current forecasting data and herewith taking into account the forecasting results provided in the previous stage.In the article as a result of the calculations the author has given rates of the different types of the economic performance as a function of the efficiency and innovation activities. …”
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Exact SER Analysis of Partial-CSI-Based SWIPT OAF Relaying over Rayleigh Fading Channels and Insights from a Generalized Non-SWIPT OAF Approximation by Kyunbyoung Ko, Seokil Song

“…We derive exact and asymptotic symbol error rate (SER) expressions using moment-generating function (MGF) methods, providing analytical insights into how the power splitting ratio <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>ρ</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> and the quality of source–relay (SR) and relay–destination (RD) links jointly affect system behavior. …”
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Key frame extraction algorithm for surveillance videos using an evolutionary approach by Manjusha Rajan, Latha Parameswaran

“…This proposed method leverages an interactive GA with a well-designed Fitness Function and elitism-based survivor selection to enhance performance. …”
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Phytotherapy in Substance Abuse Management: An Evidence-based Mini Review by Asgar Nazir, Nasir Nazir Wani, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Farhaan Yaqoob

“…Silybum marianum and Piper methysticum: Improve liver function in alcohol-related disorders but need further study. …”
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Effects of Soil Texture on Effective Mixing Depth and Solute Loss by WANG Jie, ZHENG Hao, LI Zihan, REN Shaocong, WANG Shuoguo, LIAN Qijie, WEI Yujie, CAI Chongfa

“…It is of great significance to quantify the effective mixing depth of texture-differentiated soils and investigate the response of effective mixing depth to soil erosion, and solute loss in the modeling of agricultural non-point source pollution. ［Methods］ The topsoils of five texturally distinct dry croplands in the Danjiangkou Reservoir Region were selected as the research object. …”
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Efficacy and safety of musculoskeletal manipulations in elderly population with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review by Alessandro Mauro, Donatella Bagagiolo, Michela Persiani, Luca Cicchitti, Luca Vismara, Irene Bruini, Francesca Buffone

“…Introduction Non-pharmacological interventions, including musculoskeletal manipulations (MMs), have been proven effective for musculoskeletal disorders.Objectives To evaluate if MMs, including osteopathic manipulation and chiropractic care, are effective to improve quality of life, pain intensity and function in older adults with musculoskeletal disorders.Design Systematic review.Data sources A systematic search was conducted on MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, from database inception up to 2 January 2025.Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials, controlled non-randomised trials and open label trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of MM such as osteopathic manipulation, chiropractic manipulation, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, as monotherapy or adjunctive therapies in older people (age ≥65 years) with musculoskeletal disorders. …”
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Translation Strategies for Speech Features of Characters in Fictional Texts (a Case Study of Speech of Upper Class Representatives) by M. N. Kulikova

“…The author focuses on functions of phonographic stylisation of the aristocratic speech and discusses the techniques and strategies for rendering this phenomenon into the Russian language.Methodology and sources. …”
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Preventive home visits for mortality, morbidity, and institutionalization in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Evan Mayo-Wilson, Sean Grant, Jennifer Burton, Amanda Parsons, Kristen Underhill, Paul Montgomery

“…<h4>Background</h4>Home visits for older adults aim to prevent cognitive and functional impairment, thus reducing institutionalization and mortality. …”
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Incorporation of fruits or fruit pulp into yoghurts: recent developments, challenges, and opportunities by Hasitha Priyashantha, Ranga Madushan, Samanthi W. Pelpolage, Anuradha Wijesekara, Shishanthi Jayarathna

“…Achieving an optimal balance requires careful selection of fruit sources, processing strategies, and formulation techniques to sustain probiotic viability and yoghurt stability throughout its shelf life. …”
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Conceptual Development of Urban Super-blocks Model in Urban Planning Based on Content Analysis Method by Hafez Mahdnejad

“…The statistical community includes various sources including articles, books, and theses, which were used to select the sources using available and snowball sampling methods. …”
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From Clusters to Communities: Enhancing Wetland Vegetation Mapping Using Unsupervised and Supervised Synergy by Li Wen, Shawn Ryan, Megan Powell, Joanne E. Ling

“…This study addresses these challenges by developing a scalable vegetation classification framework that integrates cluster-guided sample selection, Random Forest modelling, and multi-source remote-sensing data. …”
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A novel efferocytosis-related gene signature for predicting prognosis and therapeutic response in bladder cancer by Weitao Yu, Dongnuan Yao, Xueming Ma, Juanjuan Hou, Junqiang Tian

“…Abstract Efferocytosis, the process by which phagocytes like macrophages and dendritic cells clear apoptotic cells, is crucial for maintaining tissue homeostasis. However, its function in bladder cancer (BLCA) remains unclear and warrants further exploration. …”
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Optical methods for the correction of postkeratoplastic ametropia by M.V. Sinitsyn, A.E. Terent’eva, T.G. Tolmacheva, N.A. Pozdeeva

“…The choice of the most optimal optical method for PA correction, depending on the initial individual clinical and functional parameters of the patient, remains quite relevant today. …”
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Integrating Food Preference Profiling, Behavior Change Strategies, and Machine Learning for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in a Personalized Nutrition Digital Health Interventio... by Hana Fitria Navratilova, Anthony David Whetton, Nophar Geifman

“…Intervention functions were designed using the Behavior Change Wheel, and behavior change techniques were selected for the DHI features. …”
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Quand l’écriture entre dans le quotidien : les mots de la mémoire dans les livres de raison (Provence, fin xve-xviiie siècles) by Isabelle Luciani

“…Writing is in fact a way of fixing time, bringing into play procedural resources (recording, ordering, recalling, etc.), episodic and autobiographical resources, semantic resources (the past takes on meaning) and metacognitive resources. …”
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Early mobilization after lung transplantation: A scoping review protocol by Matthieu Reffienna, Adéla Foudhaïli, Colin Sidre, Damien Vitiello, Jonathan Messika

“…After lung transplantation, rehabilitation is part of patients’ standard of care, playing a crucial role in enhancing functional capacity and quality of life. Although early rehabilitation in the intensive care unit has been reported in few studies, it is not yet widely standardized in clinical practice. …”
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High-resolution spatiotemporal measurement of air and environmental noise pollution in Sub-Saharan African cities: Pathways to Equitable Health Cities Study protocol for Accra, Gha... by Michael Brauer, Majid Ezzati, Sierra N Clark, Abosede S Alli, Jill Baumgartner, Mireille B Toledano, Allison F Hughes, James Nimo, Josephine Bedford Moses, Solomon Terkpertey, Jose Vallarino, Samuel Agyei-Mensah, Ernest Agyemang, Ricky Nathvani, Emily Muller, James Bennett, Jiayuan Wang, Andrew Beddows, Frank Kelly, Benjamin Barratt, Sean Beevers, Raphael E Arku

“…Our design uses a combination of fixed (year-long, n=10) and rotating (week-long, n =~130) sites, selected to represent a range of land uses and source influences (eg, background, road traffic, commercial, industrial and residential areas, and various neighbourhood socioeconomic classes). …”
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