A Network Traffic Prediction Model Based on Quantum-Behaved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm and Fuzzy Wavelet Neural Network by Kun Zhang, Zhao Hu, Xiao-Ting Gan, Jian-Bo Fang

“…Due to the fact that the fluctuation of network traffic is affected by various factors, accurate prediction of network traffic is regarded as a challenging task of the time series prediction process. …”
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Optimized recovery of phenolic and flavonoid compounds from medicinal plant extracts for enhanced antioxidant activity: A mixture design approach by Faiza Imtiaz, Dildar Ahmed, Osama A. Mohammed, Umer Younas, Munawar Iqbal

“…This study highlights the development of optimized plant extract mixtures as a natural therapeutic strategy specifically designed to combat oxidative stress-related diseases, offering a potential alternative to conventional treatments.…”
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Improving Cognitive Function after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinical Trial on the Potential Use of the Semi-Immersive Virtual Reality by Rosaria De Luca, Maria Grazia Maggio, Giuseppa Maresca, Desiree Latella, Antonino Cannavò, Francesca Sciarrone, Emanuele Lo Voi, Maria Accorinti, Placido Bramanti, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Each treatment session lasted 60 minutes and was repeated three times a week for 8 weeks. All of the patients were evaluated by a specific psychometric battery before (T0) and immediately (T1) after the end of the training. …”
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Passenger Behavior Simulation in Congested Urban Rail Transit System: A Capacity-Limited Optimal Strategy Model for Passenger Assignment by Kai Lu, Nan Cao

“…Optimal strategy, one of the main transit assignment models, can better demonstrate the flexibility for passengers using routes in a transit network. According to the basic optimal strategy model, passengers can board trains based on their frequency without any capacity limitation. …”
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A Novel MAGDM Approach Based on Cubic q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy Power Generalized Maclaurin Symmetric Mean Operator by Qaisar Khan, Harish Garg, Hizbullah Khattak, Abdulhakim A. Al-Babtain, I. Elbatal, Mohammed Elgarhy

“…There is also a comparison with existing decision-making models.…”
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Neovascular Glaucoma from Ocular Ischemic Syndrome Treated with Serial Monthly Intravitreal Bevacizumab and Panretinal Photocoagulation: A Case Report by Hassaan Asif, Zhuangjun Si, Steven Quan, Pathik Amin, David Dao, Lincoln Shaw, Dimitra Skondra, Mary Qiu

“…Purpose. To describe a case of open-angle neovascular glaucoma (NVG) secondary to ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) treated with a planned series of 6 monthly anti-VEGF injections with interspersed panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) sessions. …”
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A Preliminary Evaluation of Variability, Genetic Estimates, and Association among Phenotypic Traits of African Yam Bean Landraces from Ghana by Remember Roger Adjei, Esther Fobi Donkor, Kwadwo Gyasi Santo, Charles Adarkwah, Amanda Sarfo Boateng, Daniel Ntiamoah Afreh, Edward Sallah

“…A field experiment was conducted at the Research and Teaching Farm, School of Agriculture and Technology (SOAT), University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Dormaa Ahenkro Campus, Ghana, to determine the genetic variability, heritability, genetic advance, and correlation among growth and yield traits of the African yam bean in Ghana. …”
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Investigating Maternal Perception of Control and Support in the Postpartum Period and Influencing Factors in Childbirth: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Model by Tuğba Yazici Topçu, Ruveyde Aydin, Songül Aktaş

“…Data were collected online using a Maternal Descriptive Information Form and the Support and Control in Birth (SCIB) Questionnaire. …”
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Development of an indicator system for evaluation of quality of undergraduate education in public health: a Delphi study based on CIPP evaluation model by Jiaqi PENG, Jiamin WANG, Gongming LI, Bingsong LI, Yanxiu LIU, Yujia FENG, Xiaojie SUN, Xuemei ZHEN

“…ObjectiveTo establish an evaluation indicator system for the quality of undergraduate training of public health talents, and to provide a basis for the reform of undergraduate teaching in public health and preventive medicine. …”
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Overt Hypothyroidism and Severe Growth Retardation in a Preschool Girl with Poorly Controlled Nephrotic Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review by Joana Mikulevič, Karolina Tumelienė, Robertas Kemežys, Augustina Jankauskienė

“…In contrast to the subclinical hypothyroidism that affects around 30% of children with nephrotic syndrome (NS), the patient in this case had overt hypothyroidism and severe growth retardation. Clinical case. A 5 years and 8 months old girl with steroid-dependent NS was referred from another center due to persistent edema and decreased diuresis, being treated with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) 250 mg once a day and L-thyroxine 50 mcg daily since 4 months of NS onset because of hypothyroidism. …”
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Découverte, étude et restauration de peintures murales (ca. 1400) en l’église Saint-Jean à Malines by Marjan Buyle, Anna Bergmans

“…The uncovering and restoration of this well-preserved ensemble led to a thorough study of material and techniques from this era on which there had been only little research until now. …”
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Holistic approach to adaptive reuse research focused on the design strategy and its extended categories: lessons from a critical review by Yoon-Jeong Shin, Eun Joo Park, Eunki Kang

“…Consequently, research is necessary to establish a comprehensive roadmap for future adaptive reuse research and practice through a critical review of existing research, identifying recent trends and limitations. …”
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Application of multi-indexing approach within a GIS framework to investigate the quality and contamination of ground water in Barisal sadar, Bangladesh by Md. Numan Hossain, M. Farhad Howladar, Sohag Ahammed, Md Rezwanul Haque, Majedul Islam Khan, Muyeed Hasan, Tayabur Rashid Chowdhury, Alamgir Hosain

“…Groundwater quality and contamination pose significant challenges in coastal regions such as Barisal Sadar, Bangladesh, where dependency on groundwater is crucial for potable and agricultural uses. This study employed a multi-indexing approach inside a GIS framework to assess water quality, contamination scenarios, and health risks. …”
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Integrated people-centered eye care: A scoping review on engaging communities in eye care in low- and middle-income settings. by Ling Lee, Elise Moo, Tiffany Angelopoulos, Aryati Yashadhana

“…<h4>Background</h4>Community engagement has been endorsed as a key strategy to achieving integrated people-centered eye care that enables people and communities to receive a full spectrum of eye care across their life-course. …”
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Influence of two different printing methods on the accuracy of full-guided implant insertion – a laboratory study in undergraduate dental students by Matthias C. Schulz, Michael Krimmel, Christina Weismann, Pablo Kaucher-Fernandez, Bernd Lethaus, Nils Kristian Mann

“…Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to compare the accuracy of fully guided implant insertion in vitro achieved by two fabrication methods in a cohort of undergraduates. We hypothesized that both methods achieve a comparable accuracy. …”
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A Second-Iteration Square Koch Fractal Slot Antenna for UHF Downlink Telemetry Applications in CubeSat Small Satellites by Jorge Simon, Jorge Flores-Troncoso, Jose Luis Alvarez-Flores, Leonel Soriano-Equigua, Marco Cardenas-Juarez, Armando Arce, Edgar Briones, Jorge Sosa-Pedroza

“…Measurements show that the proposed antenna exhibits a reflection coefficient of −16.53 dB, a bandwidth of 22.62 MHz at −10 dB, a VSWR of 1.3508, a normalized impedance of 0.794 − j0.173 at 50 Ω, and a directivity of 2.24 dBi. …”
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“Complete Venous Shutdown:” A Rare Case of Combined Superior Vena Cava (SVC) and Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Occlusion by M. Kasim Malik, Wajahat Humayun, Amir Darki

“…Venous hypertension can lead to the formation of “downhill” varices in the esophagus and can be a rare source of gastrointestinal bleeding. We present a rare case of combined SVC and IVC occlusion and its management.…”
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Serum High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Concentrations in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and Its Association With Histological Grade in a Chinese Population by Ying-Ying Cao PhD, Xiao-Jing Lv MD, Hui Li PhD, Li-Chao Qian PhD, Hai-Peng Si MD, Yuan Li PhD, Kai Guo PhD, Shuai Ren PhD, Zhong-Qiu Wang MD

“…Conclusions Lower HDL-c levels are associated with high-grade PDAC and lymph node metastasis, suggesting that HDL-c may play a protective role in the progression of PDAC.…”
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A descrição formal da qualidade de dados publicados na Web: análise do Data Quality Vocabulary (DQV) by Ananda Fernanda de Jesus, José Eduardo Santarem Segundo

“…Para garantir o uso e reuso desses dados faz-se necessária à sua descrição formal, de maneira compreensível à agentes computacionais. …”
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The Women in ORTHopaedics Program Offers Early Exposure to Orthopaedic Surgery for Young Women. A Pre- and Post-Event Survey Comparison by Marianna Hsu, BSc candidate, Hayley Spurr, MB, BCh, BAO, FRCSC, Anthony P. Cooper, MBChB, FRCSC, Emily K. Schaeffer, PhD

“…A comparison between pre- and post-survey responses indicates a heightened interest in pursuing a career in orthopaedics following the workshop. …”
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