Improved KNN Algorithm Based on Preprocessing of Center in Smart Cities by Haiyan Wang, Peidi Xu, Jinghua Zhao

“…It does not preprocess the data before classification, which leads to longer time and more errors. To solve the problems, this paper first proposes a PK-means++ algorithm, which can better ensure the stability of a random experiment. …”
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Effect of heat treatment on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of GH4099 fabricated by lase powder bed fusion by Yuanhong Qian, Liangxian Gu, Rong Chen, Haiou Yang, Zhiyong Li, Zhaowen Cui, Shuya Zhang

“…The selection of solution and aging treatment parameters is based on the established relationships between the minimum solution time, temperature, and recrystallization behavior as well as the aging time, temperature, and hardness. …”
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No microorganism was detected in amniotic fluid of healthy pregnancies from the second trimester to the delivery by Yu Liu, Jingmei Ma, Xiang Li, Haijuan Zhao, Qubo Ai, Lanying Zhang, Yulong Tong, Lingzhen Meng, Huixia Yang

“…Abstract Background The early colonization and establishment of the microbiome in newborns is a crucial step in the development of the immune system and host metabolism. However, the exact timing of initial microbial colonization remains a subject of ongoing debate. …”
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Factor structure and longitudinal measurement invariance of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale during the whole perinatal period: a multicenter cohort study in China by Jichun Yang, Yu Jiang, Yimin Qu, Yongle Zhan, Haihui Ma, Xiaoxiu Li, Dongmei Man, Hongguo Wu, Ping Huang

“…The LMI justified comparisons of EPDS scores among different measurement time points.…”
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Short- and long-term survival after ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with pharmacoinvasive versus primary percutaneous coronary intervention strategy: a prospective cohor... by Sigrun Halvorsen, Jon Michael Gran, Kristin Kvakkestad

“…Objective Compare survival in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with a pharmacoinvasive (PI) or primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) strategy based on estimated time to PCI.Design Prospective observational cohort study. …”
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Analysis of feasibility, effectiveness and safety of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery(vNOTES) of ectopic pregnancy: a retrospective study by Shuo Zhang, Dan Zhou, Jin-bowen Yan, Bo Zhang, Qing-wei Meng, Qiu-bo Lv

“…However, the vNOTES group exhibited significantly lower postoperative exhaust time and 24-hour VAS scores compared to the CL group (P < 0.05). …”
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Short-Term Postoperative Pain and Function of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Single-Segment Lumbar Disc Herniation:... by Weihao Zhu, Yu Yao, Jie Hao, Wenbin Li, Feng Zhang

“…Meta-analysis showed that PELD had shorter operation time (MD=35.36, 95% CI (4.67, 66.04), P=0.02) and had lower VAS of back pain at 3 days postoperatively (MD=0.62, 95% CI (0.04, 1.19), P=0.04) compared to the UBE. …”
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Clinical feasibility of deep learning-driven magnetic resonance angiography collateral map in acute anterior circulation ischemic stroke by Ye Jin Jeon, Hong Gee Roh, Sumin Jung, Hyun Yang, Hee Jong Ki, Jeong Jin Park, Taek-Jun Lee, Na Il Shin, Ji Sung Lee, Jin Tae Kwak, Hyun Jeong Kim

“…Two raters graded the collateral perfusion scores of both conventional and DL-driven MRA collateral maps and measured the grading time. They also qualitatively assessed the image quality of both collateral maps. …”
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Multi-scale hydraulic graph neural networks for flood modelling by R. Bentivoglio, E. Isufi, S. N. Jonkman, R. Taormina

“…Numerical results applied to dike-breach floods show that the model predicts the full spatio-temporal simulation of the flood over unseen irregular meshes, topographies, and time-varying boundary conditions, with mean absolute errors in time of 0.05 m for water depths and 0.003 m<span class="inline-formula">²</span> s<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span> for unit discharges. …”
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Laparoscopic Diagnosis and Laparoscopic Hyperthermic Intraoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Detected by CT Examination by Masamitsu Hirano, Yutaka Yonemura, Emel Canbay, Masumi Ichinose, Tuyoshi Togawa, Takayuki Matsuda, Nobuyuki Takao, Akiyoshi Mizumoto

“…The PCI at the SLL ranged from 4 to 27 (12.9 ± 7.1). The PCI at the time of SLL decreased as compared to PCI at the time of diagnostic laparotomy in 7 of 9 patients. …”
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Physical activity behaviour up to 1 year post-rehabilitation among adults with physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases: results of the prospective cohort study ReSpAct by Lucas H V van der Woude, Rienk Dekker, Trynke Hoekstra, Leonie A Krops, Femke Hoekstra, Florentina J Hettinga, Pim Brandenbarg, Bregje L Seves

“…Multilevel regression models were performed to assess physical activity over time and the effect of personal and diagnosis characteristics on physical activity over time.Results Median total physical activity ranged from 1545 (IQR: 853–2453) at T0 to 1710 (IQR: 960–2730) at T3 min/week. …”
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Human Detection and Action Recognition for Search and Rescue in Disasters Using YOLOv3 Algorithm by B. Valarmathi, Jain Kshitij, Rajpurohit Dimple, N. Srinivasa Gupta, Y. Harold Robinson, G. Arulkumaran, Tadesse Mulu

“…The average time taken by our proposed technique to distinguish a picture is 0.40 milisec which is a lot better than the existing method. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Olfactory Stimulation in Preterm Infants: A Review Study by Hashem Lashgari Kalat, Mohammad Hasan Mohammadi, Shahabaddin Sorouri, Hossein Ali Kharazmi, Zahra Ramazanian Bafghi, Masumeh Ghazanfarpour, Najmeh Soltani Nejad

“…Meanwhile, hospital discharge time and transition time from tube feeding to oral feeding were shorter; however, the results were insignificant. …”
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Antiangiogenic therapy with recombinant human endostatin may improve blood perfusion of cervical node with necrosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients: a preliminary study by usi... by Zhendong Yang, Huimin Xiao, Xigui Li, Zhuxin Wei, Min Kang, Rensheng Wang, Jianyuan Huang

“…By analyzing the variations of CEUS parameters of CNN, such as peak intensity (PI), time to peak (TTP), and mean transit time (MTT) at different time points, we evaluate the impact of AT with RHES on blood perfusion of CNN.ResultsThe PI of day 5 after AT was significantly enhanced compared to the PI of the day before AT [−44.94 ± 4.72 (dB) vs. −50.33 ± 6.85 (dB), p &lt; 0.001]. …”
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Investigation of Machinability Characteristics of EDMed Inconel 825 Alloy under Multidimensional Parametric Modeling by Using Holistic Grey-PCA Statistical Models by Nitin Kumar Sahu, Mukesh Kumar Singh, Bupe Getrude Mutono-Mwanza, Atul Kumar Sahu

“…., spark gap (Sg), gap voltage (Vg), pulse on time (Ton), pulse off time (Toff), Peak Current (Ip), Servo feed (Sf), Depth of Cut (Dc) and difficulty index (Di) corresponding to output responses, i.e., power consumption (Pc), machining time (Mt), and material removal rate (MRR) for framing the machinability index/model for conducting experiments and collecting objectives/responses/outputs. …”
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The development of the research on the history of libraries: a handful of reflections from the French perspective by Jean-Dominique Mellot

“…At the same time, research on the history of libraries retains a strong relationship with studies on the history of books and media. …”
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Advanced Neuromuscular Training Differentially Changes Performance on Visuomotor Reaction Tests and Single-leg Hop Tests in Patients with ACL Reconstruction by Terese Chmielewski, Michael Obermeier, Adam Meierbachtol, Asher Jenkins, Michael Stuart, Robby Sikka, Marc Tompkins

“…Effect sizes were calculated for corrected touches on the double-leg reaction test, surgical side hop time on the single-leg reaction test, and surgical side hop distance or time on single-leg hop tests…”
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Remote work transition amidst COVID-19: Impacts on presenteeism, absenteeism, and worker well-being-A scoping review. by Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Alexia M Haritos, Bao-Zhu Stephanie Long, Chantal Atikian, Luke A Fiorini, Basem Gohar, Aaron Howe, Yiyan Li, Ali Bani-Fatemi

“…., working age), engaged in full or part-time work, and the employees shifted from in-person to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Autograft dilation after Ross procedure in children and young adults is mitigated by autograft reinforcement: A retrospective MRI study by Raphael Seiler, Robin Stenzel, Viktoria Weixler, Milena Muiznieks, Marina Gürtner, Felix Berger, Titus Kühne, Mi-Young Cho, Joachim Photiadis, Marcus Kelm, Peter Murin

“…In conclusion, our model predicted autograft dilation over time in patients after Ross procedure, aiding clinicians in making data-driven decisions regarding the optimal timing of the procedure and the selection of the most effective surgical strategy.…”
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Optimization extraction process of Shenghua Decoction and evaluation of its analgesic effects by Zhonghui Pu, Lijuan Chen, Huaidan Liu, Jingzhu Deng, Li Li, Liang Xiong, Liuying Li

“…The optimized values of SHD extraction process variables were found to be 40 mL/g of liquid–solid ratio, 2 h of soaking time, 1.5 h of decocting time, 70 % of ethanol precipitation concentration. …”
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