Toward reliable diabetes prediction: Innovations in data engineering and machine learning applications by Md. Alamin Talukder, Md. Manowarul Islam, Md Ashraf Uddin, Mohsin Kazi, Majdi Khalid, Arnisha Akhter, Mohammad Ali Moni

“…Machine learning (ML) models can aid in diagnosing diabetes at the primary stage. …”
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Research on Opening Reignition Characteristics and Suppression Measures of 750 kV AC Filter Circuit Breakers by Jianguo Zhang, Pengcheng Sha, Feiyue Ma, Bo Niu, Xu Cai, Hui Ni, Junbo Deng

“…In this study, power systems computer-aided design (PSCAD)/electromagnetic transients including DC (EMTDC) V5.0 electromagnetic transient simulation software is used to simulate and calculate the overvoltage and inrush current under different configurations of circuit breaker operating mechanism dispersion, opening phase angle, and operating speed. …”
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Development of a dynamic quantitative digital model for the measurement of smart city maturity level in the city of Amman by Murad Kalaldeh, Deyala Tarawneh

“…The study concludes that adopting H-KPI can aid Amman in improving its Smart City Index score (previously standing at 135 out of 142 countries in the IMD Smart City Index 2023, and moving up to 128 in the 2024 version), providing a dynamic and infrastructure-oriented adaptive evaluation tool.…”
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Microstructure Formation and Dry Reciprocating Sliding Wear Response of High-Entropy Hypereutectic White Cast Irons by Willian Martins Pasini, Wojciech Polkowski, Tomasz Dudziak, Carlos Alexandre dos Santos, Vinicius Karlinski de Barcellos

“…The research investigates the solidification process of the alloys using Computer-Aided Cooling Curve Analysis (CA-CCA) and characterizes the microstructures through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Optic Nerve Sonography in the Diagnostic Evaluation of Pseudopapilledema and Raised Intracranial Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Study by Masoud Mehrpour, Fatemeh Oliaee Torshizi, Shooka Esmaeeli, Salameh Taghipour, Sahar Abdollahi

“…Our study demonstrated a close correlation between optic nerve sheath dilation on ocular ultrasound and evidence of elevated ICP with optic disk swelling. With the aid of noninvasive diagnostic tests we can avoid unnecessary concerns along with expensive and invasive neurological investigations while targeting the correct diagnosis in bilateral optic disk swelling. …”
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Data Mining Models in Prediction of Vancomycin-Intermediate <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in Methicillin-Resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (MRSA) Bacteremia Patients in a Clinical Care Set... by Wei-Chuan Chen, Jiun-Ling Wang, Chi-Chuan Chang, Yusen Eason Lin

“…The predictive models developed have the potential to be applied prospectively in hospital settings, aiding in risk stratification and informing treatment decisions. …”
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Performance Based Skills Gap Analysis in Tanzanian Small Scale Manufacturing Firms by Galan Mashenene, Gordian Bwemelo, Evelyne Magambo, Alfred Sallwa

“…The analysis of data was aided using tools for analysis known as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Ms. …”
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High-resolution X-ray phase-contrast tomography of human placenta with different wavefront markers by Sara Savatović, Davis Laundon, Fabio De Marco, Mirko Riedel, Jörg U. Hammel, Madleen Busse, Murielle Salomé, Lorella Pascolo, Irene Zanette, Rohan M. Lewis, Julia Herzen, Pierre Thibault

“…Abstract Phase-contrast micro-tomography ( $$\upmu$$ CT) with synchrotron radiation can aid in the differentiation of subtle density variations in weakly absorbing soft tissue specimens. …”
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Clinical Crown Lengthening Using Piezoelectric Ultrasound by Ana Carolina Monachini Marcantonio, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de Oliveira, Cássio Rocha Scardueli, Camila Chiérici Marcantonio, Rosemary Adriana Chiérici Marcantonio, Elcio Marcantonio

“…The excess gingival tissue was removed from the gingival margin region with the aid of a mockup without interference to the interdental papillae. …”
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Improving neuroendocrine tumor treatments with mathematical modeling: lessons from other endocrine cancers by John Metzcar, Rachael Guenter, Yafei Wang, Kimberly M Baker, Kate E Lines

“…Causal or mechanistic mathematical modeling is widely deployed in disease areas such as breast and prostate cancers, aiding the understanding of observations and streamlining in vitro and in vivo modeling efforts. …”
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Assessing Methods to Measure Stem Diameter at Breast Height with High Pulse Density Helicopter Laser Scanning by Matthew J. Sumnall, Ivan Raigosa-Garcia, David R. Carter, Timothy J. Albaugh, Otávio C. Campoe, Rafael A. Rubilar, Bart Alexander, Christopher W. Cohrs, Rachel L. Cook

“…HALS datasets can measure broad-scale forest plantations and reduce field efforts and should be considered an important tool for aiding in inventory creation and decision-making within forest management.…”
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Canadian Expert Panel Recommendations on the Management of CNS Symptoms Related to Efavirenz by M John Gill, Anita Rachlis, Sharon Walmsley, Mark Halman, The Efavirenz Consensus Working Group

“…It is hoped that these practical recommendations will aid clinicians in minimizing and improving patient tolerance of side effects, thereby achieving improved adherence and patient outcomes.…”
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Occurrence, distribution, and potential ecological risks of psychoactive substances in the mangrove environment, Hainan Island of South China by Junnan Chen, Dan Feng, Jian Xu, Guoliang Ren, Changsheng Guo, Xiaocong Cao, Anfu Yang, Li Wang, Mingyang Wang, Ruixian Wang, Like Chen, Xiaochen Wu

“…Conclusions Generally, this study provided valuable insights into the environmental occurrence, spatial variations, and ecological risks of PSs in mangrove wetlands systems for the first time, serving as a foundation for understanding their influence on the mangrove ecosystem, which may aid in protection of those unique and vulnerable areas.…”
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An Outcome Overview of Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Mataram City Post Lombok Earthquake Disaster by Ni Nyoman Kencanawati, Buan Anshari, Eko Pradjoko, Rini Srikus Saptaningtyas, Teti Handayani

“…Meanwhile, the local government was an aid to ensure the effective implementation of reconstruction. …”
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Biodegradable PTLGA Terpolymers versus Collagen Implants Used as an Adjuvant in Trabeculectomy in Rabbit Eye by Weiran Niu, Guanglin Shen, Yuanzhi Yuan, Xiaoping Ma, Suming Li, Jingzhao Wang, Zhongyong Fan, Lan Liao

“…To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of three biodegradable terpolymers prepared from L-lactide, trimethylene carbonate, and glycolide (PTLGA) as an aid for trabeculectomy compared with the Ologen (OLO). …”
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Uniform Physics Informed Neural Network Framework for Microgrid and Its Application in Voltage Stability Analysis by Renhai Feng, Khan Wajid, Muhammad Faheem, Jiang Wang, Fazal E. Subhan, Muhammad Shoaib Bhutta

“…The PINN difficulty is overcome in UPINN by configuring four strategies: feedback operator, GRU gating mechanisms, transfer operator with historic population, and modification factor with PPO aided reinforcement learning. UPINN models are trained iteratively to maximize parameters and reduce RMSE. …”
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Capsule network approach for monkeypox (CAPSMON) detection and subclassification in medical imaging system by M. Nuthal Srinivasan, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Maryam Alhashim, M. Chinnadurai

“…This case study underscores the model’s effectiveness in real-world applications, providing robust and accurate classification that could greatly aid in early diagnosis and treatment planning in clinical environments.…”
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Comparative Transcriptome Analyses of Resistant and Susceptible Near-Isogenic Wheat Lines following Inoculation with Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici by Piyi Xing, Xueying Zhang, Yinguang Bao, Yuhai Wang, Honggang Wang, Xingfeng Li

“…Comparative transcriptome analysis also revealed that early-stage postinoculation is important and suitable time points to study expression profiles and signaling pathways of resistance-related genes following fungal inoculation. qRT-PCR analyses showed highly consistent expression patterns of genes with RNA-seq data. The results will aid in the identification of genes and signaling pathways involved in powdery mildew response in wheat.…”
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Understanding the complex function of gut microbiota: its impact on the pathogenesis of obesity and beyond: a comprehensive review by Aref Yarahmadi, Hamed Afkhami, Ali Javadi, Mojtaba Kashfi

“…Currently, therapeutic methods like probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), dietary interventions like Mediterranean and ketogenic diets, and physical activity show potential in adjusting the gut microbiome to fight obesity and aid weight loss. Furthermore, the review underscores the integration of microbial metabolites with pharmacological agents such as orlistat and semaglutide in restoring microbial homeostasis. …”
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The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Novel Fused-Cyclopentenone Phosphonate and Its Potential in the Local Treatment of Experimental Colitis by Dorit Moradov, Helena Shifrin, Efrat Harel, Mirela Nadler-Milbauer, Marta Weinstock, Morris Srebnik, Abraham Rubinstein

“…It is speculated that P-5 may be used for the local treatment of IBD (e.g., with the aid of colon-specific drug platforms). Its mode of action involves inhibition of the phosphorylation of MAPK ERK but not of p38 and had no effect on IκBα.…”
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