Hybrid stochastic and robust optimization of a hybrid system with fuel cell for building electrification using an improved arithmetic optimization algorithm by Fude Duan, Mahdiyeh Eslami, Mustafa Okati, Dheyaa J. Jasim, Arsalan Khadim Mahmood

“…The hybrid framework integrates the strengths of UT for scenario generation and IGDT-RA (hybrid UT-IGDT-RA) for optimizing the system robustness and maximum uncertainty radius (MRU) of building energy demand and renewable resource generation. …”
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Unhealthy alcohol use and risk of coronary heart disease among young and middle-aged adults by Jamal S. Rana, Felicia W. Chi, Isaac Acquah, Stacy A. Sterling

“…Methods: An observational study in an integrated healthcare system with systematic alcohol screening. …”
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Farmer perceptions toward the adoption of agroforestry practices: a case study of northwestern Ethiopia by Mulunesh Yayehrad Gashu, Demamu Mesfin, Tadsual Asfaw Dessie

“…IntroductionDespite several reports emphasizing the role of agroforestry in enhancing rural livelihoods, promoting sustainable development, protecting the environment, and supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation, little is known about rural households’ perceptions of the different benefits of agroforestry and the extent of adoption of its different agroforestry technologies, including contour farming with tree planting, alley cropping, woodlot and timber production, integration of fruits, nuts, medicinal trees, home gardens, fruits on farmland, boundary cropping, and live fences. …”
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Understanding perception of the radiology community concerning virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology in radiology education by Suneet Paulson, Dwight Figueiredo, Sushant Matre

“…On the other hand, ARTUR is an application that utilizes holograms to provide a 3D image that students can manipulate to practice radiographic positioning. Conclusions Integrating VR and AR in radiology education can enhance qualities like learning, visualization, and skill development using interactive and risk-free simulations. …”
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Features of the Surface and Subsurface Waves Application for Ultrasonic Evaluation of Physicomechanical Properties of Solids. Part 2. Strenghtned Inhomogeneous Surface Layer by A. R. Baev, A. L Mayorov, N. V. Levkovich, M. V. Asadchaya

“…Based on the Oulder integral expression. The dependence connecting the wave velocity, its frequency, the depth of the hardened layer and the spatial distribution of hardness represented as a step with a changing slope of its side surface simulating the transition zone of the hardened layer are calculated.Using the pulse method and low-aperture transducers with a frequency of 1−3.8 MHz, the dependences of the surface wave velocity on the cutting height of a layer hardened by HDTV hardening are obtained. …”
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Using informative priors to account for identifiability issues in occupancy models with identification errors by Monchy, Célian, Etienne, Marie-Pierre, Gimenez, Olivier

“…We demonstrate that, compared to using a default prior, integrating information about the identification process as a prior reduces bias in parameter estimates. …”
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The efficacy and safety of the training process in sumo through autogenic training for professional wrestlers by Yuliya Holenkova, Leonid Vostroknutov, Pavol Bartik

“…For the analysis and visualization of the obtained data it was used the integrated development environment PyCharm Community Edition. …”
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Classifying tumour infiltrating lymphocytes in oral squamous cell carcinoma histopathology using joint learning framework by Barun Barua, Genevieve Chyrmang, Kangkana Bora, Gazi N. Ahmed, Lopamudra Kakoti, Manob Jyoti Saikia

“…To address these limitations, we propose OralTILs-ViT, a novel joint representation learning framework that integrates cellular and tissue-level information. Our model employs two parallel encoders: one extracts cellular features from cellular density maps, while the other processes tissue features from H&E-stained tissue images. …”
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Multimodal smoking cessation treatment combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and nicotine replacement in veterans with posttraumatic... by Jonathan R Young, Carri S Polick, Andrew M Michael, Moritz Dannhauer, Jeffrey T Galla, Mariah K Evans, Addison Troutman, Angela C Kirby, Michelle F Dennis, Claire W Papanikolas, Zhi-De Deng, Scott D Moore, Eric A Dedert, Merideth A Addicott, Lawrence G Appelbaum, Jean C Beckham

“…Recent studies suggest the insula is integrally involved in the neurocircuitry of TUD. Thus, we propose a feasibility phase II randomized controlled trial (RCT) to study a form of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS). iTBS has the advantage of allowing for a patterned form of stimulation delivery that we will administer at 90% of the subject's resting motor threshold (rMT) applied over a region in the right post-central gyrus most functionally connected to the right posterior insula. …”
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Disorders of Adipose Tissue and Lipodystrophies: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Perspectives by Rosińska Kamila Rosińska, Ewelina Justyna Janicka, Julia Natalia Skibicka, Monika Niedźwiedzka, Mateusz Rosiński

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Local self-government powers: on content and correlation with related concepts by M. A. Sambor

“…Competence is considered as an integral system that includes subsystems of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a certain function and implement a relevant task, which by its purpose meets the requirements for holding a position in local self-government bodies, as well as the rights and obligations resulting from the implementation of the functions and tasks of local self-government. …”
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An Adaptive Finite Resolution Selection Scheme for RIS Assisted NOMA Networks by Shady M. Ibraheem, Mona Shokair, Mohamed E. Nasr, Nancy Alshaer

“…This paper presents an integration between RIS and NOMA to communicate with distant vehicular users. …”
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A conceptual mechanistic model of amino acid fluxes in the small intestine, taking the example of pig by C.J.J. Garçon, N. Le Floc’h, Y. Mercier, J. van Milgen

“…The aim of this study was to integrate current knowledge of the metabolic AA fluxes in the small intestine in a conceptual model of intestinal AA metabolism. …”
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Association between 5-item modified frailty index and clinical outcomes in elderly rectal cancer patients after radical surgery by Hong Wu, Feiyu Shi, Chenhao Hu, Lei Zhang, Penghong Qu, Junjun She

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of the 5-item modified frailty index (mFI) on both short-term and long-term prognosis in elderly rectal cancer patients who underwent radical resection. And, by integrating the 5-item mFI with clinicopathological characteristics, a postoperative severe complications nomogram and a cancer-specific survival (CSS) prediction nomogram were further constructed. …”
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Impact of health education on knowledge retention among caregivers of hypertensive patients: A prospective cross-sectional study in rural Malawi. by Chikondi Maluwa, Sitalire Kapira, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Wason Parklak, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn

“…This was a prospective cross-sectional study in Neno, Malawi, a rural setting. 422 caregivers were enrolled from the Integrated Chronic Care Clinic (IC3). A structured questionnaire was used to collect baseline, post-health education, and week six data. …”
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Efficacy of preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation in lung cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yalun Guo, Mengdie Pan, Meidi Xiong, Miao Liu, Na Zhu, Haoxu Dong, Chunhua Zhang

“…Therefore, an updated meta-analysis is needed to integrate the latest published randomized controlled clinical trials (RCT). …”
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Reliability of a Low-Cost Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to Measure Punch and Kick Velocity by Lukas Pezenka, Klaus Wirth

“…This involved strike segmentation and numerical integration to determine velocity. The system demonstrated moderate reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>3</mn><mo>,</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.746</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.786</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, standard error of measurement (SEM) = <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.488</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.921</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> m/s), comparable to commercially available systems. …”
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Study on the Establishment of Efficient Leaf Regeneration System in ‘<i>Yuluxiang</i>’ Pear by Xiaohua Cheng, Weilong Zhang, Yarui Wei, Yuxing Zhang

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Enhanced Detection of Residual Breast Cancer Post-Excisional Biopsy: Comparative Analysis of Contrast-Enhanced MRI with and Without Diffusion-Weighted Imaging by Han Song Mun, Bong Joo Kang, Sung Hun Kim, Ga Eun Park

“…Conclusions: CE-MRI with DWI and CE-MRI alone were comparable and demonstrated excellent performance in discriminating between women with and without residual disease. Integrating CE-MRI with DWI could become a standard protocol for patients with suspected residual malignancy after excisional biopsy.…”
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EVALUATION OF SMARTNESS OF THE TOURISM DESTINATION WEBSITES OF THE KLAIPEDA REGION by Julius Ramanauskas, Šarūnas Banevičius, Putinas Bielskis

“…This scientific publication assesses the efficacy of the websites of the tourism information centres (TICs) in the Klaipėda region, evaluating them according to criteria including user experience, integration of smart city principles and the provision of value-added services. …”
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