TMBocelot: an omnibus statistical control model optimizing the TMB thresholds with systematic measurement errors by Xin Lai, Shaoliang Wang, Xuanping Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhu, Yuqian Liu, Zhili Chang, Zhili Chang, Xiaonan Wang, Xiaonan Wang, Yang Shao, Yang Shao, Jiayin Wang, Yixuan Wang

“…Therefore, we proposed a universal framework, TMBocelot, which accounts for pairwise measurement errors in clinical data to stabilize the determination of hierarchical thresholds. …”
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An Integral Formulation of Two-Parameter Fatigue Crack Growth Model by Jianguo Wu, Shan Jiang, Wei Zhang, Zili Wang

“…In the proposed method, a modified crack closure model deriving from the local plastic deformation is employed to account for this load memory effect. In general, this model can simulate the fatigue crack growth under variable amplitude loading. …”
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Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy after Use of the Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme by Kenichi Takahoko, Hajime Iwasaki, Tomoki Sasakawa, Akihiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsumoto, Hiroshi Iwasaki

“…A follow-up period of at least 6 months should be taken into account for the recovery.…”
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The Controversies over the Term “Empowerment” in the Implementation of Sustainable Development and the Case of Turkey by Eylem Özkaya Lassalle, Selcan Serdaroğlu Polatay

“…However, as was underlined at the World Sustainable Development Summit held in 2002, a social dimension also needs to be taken into account. This study adopts a qualitative approach to explore definitions and dimensions of sustainable development and empowerment to understand how their enlarged content affects their application. …”
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Effects of Climate Change on Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in Europe by J. S. Gray, H. Dautel, A. Estrada-Peña, O. Kahl, E. Lindgren

“…Climate change models are required that take account of the dynamic biological processes involved in vector abundance and pathogen transmission in order to predict future tick-borne disease scenarios.…”
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Identification of Prior Factors Influencing the Mode Choice of Short Distance Travel by Ming Li, Guohua Song, Ying Cheng, Lei Yu

“…Besides, among residents of the same type (same age, household income, and vehicle ownerships) in surveyed areas, those in the area with a better green-mode travel environment account for a higher proportion choosing the green mode than those in other areas. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Restoration of Fertility at Experimental Pelvic Inflammatory Disease by Nataliia Volkova, Mariia Yukhta, Anatoliy Goltsev

“…Inflammatory disorders account for a significant percentage of gynecologic diseases, particularly in women of reproductive age. …”
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RAGE Architecture for Reusable Serious Gaming Technology Components by Wim van der Vegt, Wim Westera, Enkhbold Nyamsuren, Atanas Georgiev, Iván Martínez Ortiz

“…Based on the component-based software engineering paradigm the RAGE architecture takes into account the portability of assets to different operating systems, different programming languages, and different game engines. …”
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Comparison of Nutrient Content in Fruit of Commercial Cultivars of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) by Ayaz Faik Ahmet, Colak Nesrin, Topuz Mujgan, Tarkowski Petr, Jaworek Pavel, Seiler Gerald, Inceer Huseyin

“…Overall, taking into account the export potential of eggplants, these results may contribute to further studies aiming to improve other nutrient-rich varieties of eggplant in breeding programs.…”
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Flipping data on its head: Differing conceptualisations of data and the implications for actioning Indigenous data sovereignty principles by Stephanie Cunningham-Reimann, Aarti Doshi, Sterling Stutz, Gabriel B. Tjong, Angela Mashford-Pringle

“…We define data, data sovereignty principles, ways of practicing Indigenous research principles, and recommendations for applying and actioning Indigenous data sovereignty through culturally safe self-reflection, interpersonal and reciprocal relationships built upon respect, reciprocity, relevance, responsibility and accountability. Research should be co-developed, co-led, and co-disseminated in partnership with Indigenous Peoples, communities, organisations and/or nations to build capacity, support self-determination, and reduce harms produced through the analysis and dissemination of research findings. …”
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3D numerical modeling of the deformation and failure mechanisms of batter pile groups subjected to fault ruptures by Mukhtiar Ali Soomro, ZiQing Zhu, Muhammad Shamrooz Aslam, Hazrat Bilal, Abid Yahya, Irfan Anjum Badruddin

“…An advanced hypoplastic constitutive model for clay, which accounts for small-strain stiffness, and a concrete damage plasticity (CDP) model are employed to simulate the soil and the batter pile foundation, respectively. …”
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Game-Theoretic Comparison Approach for Intercontinental Container Transportation: A Case between China and Europe with the B&R Initiative by Xi Chen, Xiaoning Zhu, Qingji Zhou, Yiik Diew Wong

“…This paper develops a game-theoretic model to analyze the competition between two container freight transportation modes (shipping and railway) using competitive game strategic interactions method, namely, deterrence, by taking account of the most cost-effective scale of the transportation capacity settings. …”
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Green building assessment tools in Indonesia: A systematic literature review and comparative analysis by Lendra Lendra, Jesica Jesica, Agung Wibowo Mochamad, Hatmoko Jati Utomo Dwi, Andi Andi

“…Analyzing 34 case studies reveals a predominant focus on the operational phase of green building implementation, which accounts for 47% of the research, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency and resource management. …”
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Modelling and analysis of coalbed methane drainage quality in penetrating-strata boreholes considering air leakage by Lizhen Zhao, Tianxuan Hao, Dengke Wang, Jianping Wei, Yang Du, Baisheng Nie, Jie Chen, Zhen Li, Yiju Tang, Fukai Zhang, Bowen Dong, Yuling Xia

“…This study sets up a gas–solid coupling theoretical model in which the air leakage effect is taken into account as well as gas diffusion and gas seepage. …”
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Flexible Reconfiguration for Optimal Operation of Distribution Network Under Renewable Generation and Load Uncertainty by Behzad Esmaeilnezhad, Hossein Amini, Reza Noroozian, Saeid Jalilzadeh

“…The primary objective when operating a distribution network is to minimize operating costs while taking technical constraints into account. Minimizing the operational costs is difficult when there is a high penetration of renewable resources and variability of loads, which introduces uncertainty. …”
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IDH-mutant gliomas in children and adolescents - from biology to clinical trials by Louise Evans, Sarah Trinder, Sarah Trinder, Andrew Dodgshun, Andrew Dodgshun, David D. Eisenstat, David D. Eisenstat, David D. Eisenstat, James R. Whittle, James R. Whittle, James R. Whittle, Jordan R. Hansford, Jordan R. Hansford, Jordan R. Hansford, Santosh Valvi, Santosh Valvi, Santosh Valvi

“…Gliomas account for nearly 30% of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors in children and adolescents and young adults (AYA), contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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Information on mouth breathing in children and adolescents’ mothers by Silvia Maholy Vera Torres, Genesis Magerly García Noguera, Jaime Fernando Armijos Moreta, Silvia Marisol Gavilánez Villamarín

“…Non-probabilistic sampling was used taking into account the inclusion criteria: being mothers of children between 5 and 14 years of age and agreeing to participate in the research. …”
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Nasopharyngeal Bacterial Carriage in the Conjugate Vaccine Era with a Focus on Pneumococci by V. T. Devine, J. M. Jefferies, S. C. Clarke, S. N. Faust

“…These changes are difficult to attribute to PCV7 introduction alone and these studies do not account for further changes due to PCV13 implementation. …”
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A Rare Report of Infectious Emphysematous Aortitis Secondary to Clostridium septicum without Prior Vascular Intervention by Ciel Harris, Joseph Geffen, Keyrillos Rizg, Stuart Shah, Aaron Richardson, Cherisse Baldeo, Avinash Ramdass

“…The term “mycotic aneurysm” was first used by Osler in 1882 to describe a mushroom-shaped aneurysm in subacute bacterial endocarditis. Mycotic aneurysms account for only 2.6% of all aneurysms of the aorta. …”
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Assessment of the Temporal and Spatial Variation of the Mercury Content of Lake Nokoué in Southern Benin Republic (West Africa) by Julien G. Adounkpe, N. B. Nadia Azon, Hermione W. Dégila, Peace Hounkpe, Robertson Amoussou

“…The health threat to both the benthic and the consumers of the fishery products from this lake has to be anticipated by precisely determining the dynamics of mercury contamination of the waters and sediments of Lake Nokoué, taking into account the anthropogenic contribution. Water and sediment samples were collected on 23 sites twice a month for four sampling campaigns. …”
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