Starting from Scratch: Experiences from Developing the First Vascular Anastomotic Training Program in North Macedonia Using the Porcine Thigh as a Simulation Model by Eleonora O.F. Dimovska, Gordana Georgieva, Blagoja Srbov, Boro Dzonov, Goran Stevanovski, Sofija Pejkova

“…Junior plastic surgery residents described acquiring comprehensive knowledge of reconstructive techniques and could successfully complete anastomoses, despite none to minimal previous experience. Using the porcine thigh should be encouraged as a start-up vascular anastomotic training tool as it provides realistic conditions and tissue handling training, and could improve quality of further training on microvascular structures.…”
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Dynamic Characteristics and Seismic Response of Multi-Story Wooden Tower Considering the Influence of a High Stylobate by Hao Xue, Jianyang Xue, Dejun Song, Mengjie Li, Bowen Xue, Chenwei Wu, Yan Sui

“…Under seismic waves with identical peak acceleration, the overall structure model exhibits greater dynamic responses than the Caiyunjian Tower model. The high stylobate minimally affects the lower-order frequencies of the upper structure but significantly influences the higher-order frequencies. …”
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Delayed Cerebral Radiation Necrosis after Neutron Beam Radiation of a Parotid Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Christopher S. Hong, Hamza N. Gokozan, José J. Otero, Michael Guiou, J. Bradley Elder

“…These reports as well as our patient’s case are reviewed, and additional recommendations are made to minimize the development of CRN after extracranial neutron beam radiation. …”
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A Pedaling Torque Observation Approach for Sensorless Electric Bicycles by Riccardo Mandriota, Niklas Konig, Emanuele Grasso, Matthias Nienhaus

“…Differently from the current state-of-the-art, the estimation performances are not only expressed in terms of pedaling torque estimation error minimization. This work presents a novel pedaling power and delivered energy analysis to evaluate the provided electrical assistance and the consequent pedaling effort decrease. …”
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Kidney Diseases Classification using Hybrid Transfer-Learning DenseNet201-Based and Random Forest Classifier by Abdalbasit Mohammed Qadir, Dana Faiq Abd

“…Most of the recent studies have focused on investigating prevalent diseases that spread in the population in order to minimize mortality risks, choose the best method for treatment, and improve community healthcare. …”
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Relay Node Selection Methods for UAV Navigation Route Constructions in Wireless Multi-Hop Network Using Smart Meter Devices by Shuto Ohkawa, Kiyoshi Ueda, Takumi Miyoshi, Taku Yamazaki, Ryo Yamamoto, Nobuo Funabiki

“…To optimize connectivity, we minimize relay nodes, connecting non-relay nodes to the nearest relay. …”
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Sustainable Fabrication and Transfer of High‐Precision Nanoparticle Arrays Using Recyclable Chemical Pattern Templates by Huaining Zha, Wenjie Zhang, Peng Chen, Jing Tao, Li Qiu, Fan Yang, Shunsheng Ye, Yutao Sang, Zhihong Nie

“…These patterns can be transferred onto various substrates including semiconductors, insulators, 2D materials, and flexible polymers, maintaining high uniformity and repeatability for over 60 cycles with minimal degradation. Moreover, the method enables the fabrication of extensive NP arrays up to 1 cm2 with a positional accuracy of ±11 nm for 30 nm NPs. …”
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Diagnostic classification in toxicologic pathology using attention-guided weak supervision and whole slide image features: a pilot study in rat livers by Philip Zehnder, Jeffrey Feng, Trung Nguyen, Philip Shen, Ruth Sullivan, Reina N. Fuji, Fangyao Hu

“…We propose an innovative weakly supervised learning method that leverages minimal annotations, a state-of-the-art self-supervised vision transformer for embedding extraction, and a novel guided attention mechanism that is better suited for heavily imbalanced datasets typical in toxicologic pathology. …”
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Advancements in cold spraying for polymer matrix composites: enhanced LSP and EMI shielding performance — review and future directions by Bugra Karahan, Ismail Ozdemir, Thomas Grund, Niclas Hanisch, Thomas Lampke

“…Cold spraying, a low-temperature metallization technique, addresses the shortcomings of conventional methods by enabling the deposition of dense, oxide-free, and highly conductive coatings with minimal damage to the composite substrate. This review provides a comprehensive overview of advancements in metallization techniques, with a focus on cold spraying, to enhance the electrical and thermal performance of PMCs for LSP and EMI shielding. …”
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The identification of sustainable fishing gear based on the code of conduct for responsible fisheries in West Aceh by Chaliluddin Makwiyah A., Anggun Caya, Rianjuanda Djamanni, Affan Junaidi M., Nellyana Roesa, Bustami Bustami, Ahyar Muhammad

“…There are nine aspects of the assessment criteria namely; high selectivity, no damage to habitat, the safety of fishermen, high-quality production, no harm to consumers, low by-catch, no catch of protected or endangered species, minimal impact on biodiversity, and social acceptability. …”
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Rachel Carson’s enduring call: a 60-year echo for harmony with nature by Olcay Ünver, Gavrielle Orman, Kiril Hristovski

“…While the ongoing use of pesticides is far from the international goal of minimizing their impact, a beacon of hope emerges in the growing movement toward ecosystem-based solutions supported by science and international organizations. …”
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Presenting a multi-objective mathematical model with an integrated approach to scheduling and financial flow in production projects using NSGA-II by Sajad Janbaz, Seyed Mohammadreza Davoodi, Abdolmajid Abdolbaghi Ataabadi

“…The objective is to develop a multi-objective mathematical model that integrates scheduling and financial considerations to optimize resource allocation and minimize costs. The statistical population is in the form of a case study, and the required information and data were collected through interviews with managers of Kisson Construction Company.Findings: NSGA-II was used as an optimization algorithm to find efficient multi-objective solutions, and optimal results were presented to select civil and construction projects.Originality/Value: This research contributes to the field by proposing a novel multi-objective mathematical model that integrates scheduling and financial flow considerations in production projects. …”
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A Compact Vivaldi Shaped Partially Dielectric Loaded TEM Horn Antenna for UWB Communication by Mustafa İlarslan, A. Serdar Türk, Salih Demirel, M. Emre Aydemir, A. Kenan Keskin

“…The aim of this study is to design a compact antenna that achieves maximum gain over a bandwidth between 1.5 and 10.6 GHz while minimizing its size. The idea is to make use of combined respective advantages of Vivaldi and TEM horn antennas to achieve the desired goals by shaping the TEM horn antenna to look like a Vivaldi antenna. …”
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Dynamic Eco-Driving on Signalized Arterial Corridors during the Green Phase for the Connected Vehicles by Xiangmo Zhao, Xia Wu, Qi Xin, Kang Sun, Shaowei Yu

“…In this study, a multi-stage optimal approach is proposed to minimize the fuel consumption. Field experiments are carried out for comparative analysis between the connected vehicle with speed advisory and the uninformed vehicle without speed advisory. …”
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Optimum Scheduling the Electric Distribution Substations with a Case Study: An Integer Gaining-Sharing Knowledge-Based Metaheuristic Algorithm by Said Ali Hassan, Khalid Alnowibet, Prachi Agrawal, Ali Wagdy Mohamed

“…The calculation of the required electric stations is carried out by estimating the yearly consumption of electricity over a long-time plan and then determining the required number of stations. The aim is to minimize the total establishing and operating costs of the stations based on a mathematical programming model with nonlinear objective function and integer decision variables. …”
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Kinetodynamic Model and Simplified Model of X-Type Seat System with an Integrated Spring Damper by Changcheng Zhou, Leilei Zhao, Yuewei Yu, Fuxing Yang, Song Wang

“…The proposed simplified model provides an accurate and efficient tool for designing controllable seat suspension system that minimizes a necessary tuning process.…”
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Optimal capacity configuration of joint system considering uncertainty of wind and photovoltaic power and demand response by Yuanxiang Luo, Haixin Hao, Lidong Fan

“…The first stage involves optimizing joint system capacity for scenarios with the lowest probability of wind and photovoltaic power; the second stage builds on capacity optimization scheme from the first stage and aims to minimize operating costs through simulation optimization. …”
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A Survey on the Effect of Livestock Production System and Finishing Diet on Sensory Characteristics of Foal Meat Using Generalized Procrustes Analysis by José M. Lorenzo, Laura Purriños, Javier Carballo

“…Data were analyzed using a GPA to minimize differences among testers. Highly appreciated sensory properties (odour intensity, red colour, marbling, and juiciness) were mostly associated with foals from the Semi-Extensive System. …”
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Trace elements‐based Auroshell gold@hematite nanostructure: Green synthesis and their hyperthermia therapy by Hadil M. Alahdal, Sumya Ayad Abdullrezzaq, Hawraz Ibrahim M. Amin, Sitah F. Alanazi, Abduladheem Turki Jalil, Mehrdad Khatami, Marwan Mahmood Saleh

“…Auroshell gold@hematite nanoparticles with minimal toxicity are safe against normal cells. The gold shell around the magnetic core of magnetite caused the environmental and cellular biocompatibility of these Auroshell nanoparticles. …”
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Microfluidic Nanoparticle Separation for Precision Medicine by Zhenwei Lan, Rui Chen, Da Zou, Chun‐Xia Zhao

“…Microfluidics, with its unique advantages, such as high adjustability, diverse material selection, low cost, high processing efficiency, and minimal sample requirements, presents an ideal platform for precision medicine applications. …”
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