Fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control strategy for interleaved boost DC/DC converter dedicated to PEM fuel cell applications. by Belkheir Abdesselam, Amar Benaissa, Ouahid Bouchhida, Samir Meradi, Mohamed Fouad Benkhoris

“…To address these drawbacks and achieve both accurate reference tracking with desired dynamic response and rapid fault detection, an algorithm based on current-slopes are proposed. Minimizing current ripples is crucial to ensure the longevity of PEMFCs, so the interleaved boost converter structure is dedicated to the PEMFCs in order to reduces the ripple of the generated current. …”
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The most comprehensive history of fire activity in the Pur-Taz interfluve over the last 11,000 years (Western Siberia, Russia) by Nikita V. Shefer, Sergey V. Loiko, Ivan V. Kriсkov, Artem G. Lim

“…In the second period from 7.5 to 3.5 cal kyr BP the number of fire events is minimal. In the third period from 3.5 cal kyr BP to the present day, the number of pyrogenic events is maximum, and the maximum occurs in the second and third millennia from our days. …”
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Novel thermodynamic model for simulation of hydrogen/diesel fueled PCCI engine by Ghasem Jalivar, Elaheh Neshat

“…This study introduces a thermodynamic-empirical model for simulating hydrogen/diesel dual-fuel PCCI combustion with minimal calibratable parameters. The model, developed in EES software, is validated using experimental data. …”
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Investigating the effect of freezing method, voltage gradient, and probe type on quality characteristics of Turkey meat during the ohmic thawing process by Shabnam Safari, Mohsen Zandi, Ali Ganjloo

“…It also reduces thawing loss by up to 45 % and minimizes evaporation loss, preserving protein solubility and decreasing lipid oxidation (TBARS reduction of up to 50 %). …”
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The role of psychosocial factors in mediating the treatment response of epidural steroid injections for low back pain with or without lumbosacral radiculopathy: A scoping review. by Meredith Stensland, Donald McGeary, Caleigh Covell, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Mahsa Mojallal, Selena Lugosi, Luke Lehman, Zachary McCormick, Paul Nabity

“…Relative to the vast body of literature on ESIs for LBP and lumbosacral radiculopathy, minimal attention has been directed to the influence of psychosocial factors on ESI treatment outcomes. …”
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Establishment of subcutaneous transplantation platform for delivering induced pluripotent stem cell-derived insulin-producing cells. by Hong Thuan Tran, Watchareewan Rodprasert, Irma Padeta, Saranyou Oontawee, Steven Dwi Purbantoro, Anatcha Thongsit, Parkpoom Siriarchavatana, Sayamon Srisuwatanasagul, Hiroshi Egusa, Thanaphum Osathanon, Chenphop Sawangmake

“…The in vivo testing confirmed the safety and efficiency of the platform along with less inflammatory response which may help minimize tissue reaction and graft rejection. Further preliminary in vivo testing on subcutaneous IPC-bead transplantation in an induced type I diabetic mouse model showed beneficial trends on blood glucose control and survival rate sustainability of diabetic mice. …”
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Reverse Visually Guided Reaching in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease by Pauline Gaprielian, Stephen H. Scott, Ron Levy

“…The RVGR task has the potential to be used to rapidly screen for preoperative deficits in inhibitory control and to titrate STN-DBS, to maximize the therapeutic benefits on movement, and minimize impaired inhibitory control.…”
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Armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine as a threat to the collective security system by A. V. Voitsikhovkyi, O. S. Bakumov

“…At the same time, the role of the UN should not be minimized, as the documents adopted by it are important for improving the collective security system and the international mechanism for bringing the aggressor state to justice. …”
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Nucleus Disc Replacement: Design and Material Selection FEA Analysis by Amparo Vanaclocha, Vicente Vanaclocha, Carlos M. Atienza, Pablo Clavel, Pablo Jorda-Gomez, Carlos Barrios, Nieves Saiz-Sapena, Leyre Vanaclocha

“…Therefore, we chose an oval doughnut-like 5 mm wall monobloc Bionate® 80A nucleus replacement. It minimized implant stress in loading, distributed loads uniformly, and tolerated lateral compression during implantation. …”
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Proteome-wide mendelian randomization identifies causal plasma proteins in interstitial lung disease by Kunrong Yu, Wanying Li, Wenjie Long, Yijia Li, Yanting Li, Huili Liao, Jianhong Liu

“…Abstract Interstitial lung disease (ILD) has shown limited treatment advancements, with minimal exploration of circulating protein biomarkers causally linked to ILD and its subtypes beyond idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). …”
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Long-Term Mortality Outcomes According to the Frequency of Right Ventricular Pacing in Veterans by Brent C. Lampert, Hans J. Moore, Richard L. Amdur, Pamela E. Karasik, Brian M. Lewis, Steven N. Singh, Ross D. Fletcher

“…Right ventricular pacing (RVP) has been associated with adverse outcomes, including heart failure and death. Minimizing RVP has been proposed as a therapeutic goal for a variety of pacing devices and indications. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Regarding Meat Safety and Sanitation among Carcass Handlers Operating and Assessment of Bacteriological Quality of Meat Contact Surfaces at... by Mohammed Amine Bahir, Ikram Errachidi, Mouhssine Hemlali, Bouchaib Sarhane, Asmae Tantane, Alami Mohammed, Bouchra Belkadi, Abdelkarim Filali-Maltouf

“…Bacteriological results indicate a need to improve the available slaughter facilities and develop an appropriate slaughter process strategy to minimize the risk of carcass contamination.…”
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Intraoperative Tracheal Obstruction Management among Patients with Anterior Mediastinal Masses by H. Kafrouni, Joelle Saroufim, Myriam Abdel Massih

“…This case report suggests perioperative management modalities performed by anesthesiologists in order to minimize the risk of airway obstruction among patients having anterior mediastinal masses and shed the lights on the importance of proper anesthetic and surgical planning in order to prevent intraoperative complications and improve the quality of healthcare provided to patients presenting critical cases.…”
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Problems of mini-pig breeding by K. S. Shatokhin

“…The most obvious of these are the lack of centralized accounting of breeding groups, uniform selection standards for reproduction and evaluation of breeding animals, as well as minimizing the accumulation of fitness-reducing mutations and maintaining genetic diversity. …”
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Optimal timing for discontinuation of ERCP in cases of difficult selective biliary cannulation by Han Taek Jeong, Jimin Han

“…Conclusions: In cases of difficult SBC, discontinuing attempts at around 8 minutes may minimize risk of PEP. However, extending attempts up to 12 minutes can be justified to achieve higher success rates. …”
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Bringing Intelligence to SAR Missions: A Comprehensive Dataset and Evaluation of YOLO for Human Detection in TIR Images by Mostafa Rizk, Israa Bayad

“…Effective search and rescue (SAR) missions are critical for locating and assisting injured or missing individuals while optimizing resource allocation and minimizing costs. This work aims to enhance the efficiency of these missions by exploring advanced deep learning techniques for precise and efficient human detection in thermal images. …”
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Computational Modeling of Desiccation Properties (CW, LS, and VS) of Waste-Based Activated Ash-Treated Black Cotton Soil for Sustainable Subgrade Using Artificial Neural Network, G... by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Jamshid Shakeri, Hasel Amini-Khoshalan, Thompson F. Usungedo, Mohammadreza Alimoradi-Jazi

“…The intelligent model results showed that the three techniques successfully predicted the CW, LS, and VS with a performance accuracy above 90%, while ANN produced the minimal error in performance outperforming the other techniques. …”
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Microstructure evolution during solution annealing of an Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy with La additions by Tilen Balaško, Aleš Nagode, Jiehua Li, Jožef Medved

“…A 10 h solution heat treatment was recommended, with minimal benefits after 12 h. 0.15 wt% La was the minimum to prevent an increase in grain size. …”
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Reliability of the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST) in Assessing Fall-Risk Home Hazards for Stroke Using Technologies over a Conven... by Husna Ahmad Ainuddin, Muhammad Hibatullah Romli, Tengku Aizan Hamid, Mazatulfazura S. F. Salim, Hazwan Mat Din, Lynette Mackenzie

“…The translation challenges were minimal and rectifiable. A Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, and Tamil versions of the HOME FAST were developed. …”
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Linear Quadratic Regulator-Based Coordinated Voltage and Power Control for Flexible Distribution Networks by Zhipeng Jing, Lipo Gao, Chengao Wu, Dong Liang

“…An LQR-based optimal control model is then established, aiming to simultaneously minimize deviations of voltage magnitudes and transformer loading rates from their reference values, which correspond to the V_dc-controlled VSC. …”
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