Energy-Saving Metro Train Timetable Optimization Method Based on a Dynamic Passenger Flow Distribution by Jingshuang Li, Fuquan Pan, Hailiang Tang, Sen Tong, Lixia Zhang, Xinguang Li, Xiaoxia Yang

“…A particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm (PSO-GA) structure is designed to solve the model. The PSO-GA structure has PSO as the main body and integrates the chromosome crossover and mutation operations of the GA into the iterative process to improve the search efficiency of the algorithm. …”
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Do Maternal Vitamin D Levels Influence Vitamin D Levels in Preterm Neonates? by M. Panda, J. McIntosh, T. Chaudhari, A. L. Kent

“…To determine the prevalence of Vitamin D (VitD) deficiency/insufficiency in mothers of preterm neonates less than or equal to 32 weeks of gestation and determine if the current level of VitD supplementation used for preterm neonates is appropriate. Design. Prospective study from 10th May 2015 to 1st November 2016. …”
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Mask-UnMask Regions (MUMR) Framework for Classifying AMD Grades Using Inter-Regional Interaction Analysis by Ibrahim Abdelhalim, Namuunaa Nadmid, Mohamed Elsharkawy, Mohammed Ghazal, Ali H. Mahmoud, Ayman El-Baz

“…This paper presents a novel framework, named Mask-UnMask Regions (MUMR), designed to differentiate between normal retina, intermediate AMD, geographic atrophy (GA), and wet AMD using standardized retinal fundus images with an input resolution of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1024 \times 1024$ </tex-math></inline-formula> pixels. …”
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Determinants of children ever born among ever-married women in Bangladesh: evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey 2017–2018 by Atikur Rahman, Zakir Hossain, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, Enamul Kabir

“…Objective To investigate the prevalence of the number of children ever born (CEB) and its associated determinants among women aged 15–49 years in Bangladesh.Study design and setting We used clustered data extracted from the last two Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys (BDHS 2014 and BDHS 2017–2018). …”
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Detection of Dengue Virus-Specific IgM and IgG Antibodies through Peptide Sequences of Envelope and NS1 Proteins for Serological Identification by Pradeep Kumar Nagar, Deepali Savargaonkar, Anupkumar R. Anvikar

“…Such peptides together can be used to construct the multiple antigen peptides (MAP) or multiplexed microbeads for designing a precise, cost-effective, and easy-to-make peptide-based immunodiagnostic kit for DENV detection.…”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Suicidal Behaviors in Depressed Patients with Bereavement by Maral Moraveji, Zahra Bagherzadeh Golmakani, Mahdi Akbarzadeh

“…This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on the suicidal behaviors of depressed patients experiencing grief.Method: The present study employed a quasi-experimental design featuring a pre-test and post-test, along with a follow-up involving a control group. …”
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Effects of Dust Event Days on Influenza: Evidence from Arid Environments in Lanzhou by Ling Zhang, Sheng Li, Bo Wang, Ce Liu, Li He, Xiaobing Shan, Kai Zhang, Bin Luo

“…A descriptive analysis of daily laboratory-confirmed influenza (influenza) cases, PM (PM10 and PM2.5), meteorological parameters, and dust events were conducted from 2014 to 2019 in Lanzhou, China. The case-crossover design combined with conditional Poisson regression models was used to estimate the lagging effects of PM and dust events on influenza. …”
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Use of Dietary Supplements among Spanish Pediatricians in Daily Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Ignacio Güemes Heras, Alicia Santamaría-Orleans, José F. Colinas Herrero, Pilar Gómez Sorrigueta, Luis Ortiz González, Raquel de la Iglesia-Arnaez, Alejandro Canals Baeza

“…A cross-sectional survey study was designed to gather information on the use of dietary supplements by Spanish pediatricians. …”
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Dynamics of the Cadastre System: An Analysis of Challenges and Evaluation of Cadastre Implementation in Various Regions of Indonesia by Jonahar, Joyo Winoto, Hermanto Siregar, I Wayan Nuka Lantara

“…Purpose: This study analyzes the issues of Indonesia's cadastre system and evaluates its implementation across various regions from the perspectives of land valuation, technology utilization, and stakeholder involvement. Design/methodology/approach: This study employs a qualitative approach. …”
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Occupational noise-induced hearing loss in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yong Hu, Jiena Zhou, Zhihao Shi, Lifang Zhou, Meibian Zhang

“…This study aimed to analyse the prevalence and characteristics of occupational NIHL in the Chinese population using data from relevant studies.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods From December 2019 to February 2020, we searched the literature through databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, the China National Knowledge Internet, Chinese Sci-Tech Journal Database (weip.com), WanFang Database and China United Library Database, for studies on NIHL in China published in 1993–2019 and analysed the correlation between NIHL and occupational exposure to noise, including exposure to complex noise and coexposure to noise and chemicals.Results A total of 71 865 workers aged 33.5±8.7 years were occupationally exposed to 98.6±7.2 dB(A) (A-weighted decibels) noise for a duration of 9.9±8.4 years in the transportation, mining and typical manufacturing industries. …”
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Computing ecosystem risk hotspots: A mediterranean case study by Gianpaolo Coro, Laura Pavirani, Anton Ellenbroek

“…Traditional approaches evaluate single stressors, whereas complex models assess cumulative impacts of frequently interacting stressors and offer better accuracy at the expense of low cross-area re-applicability and long implementation times.We introduce a versatile, re-useable, and semi-automated workflow designed for big data-driven ecosystem risk assessment, utilising spatiotemporal data from open repositories. …”
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Career intervention program to promote academic adjustment and success in higher education by Célia Sampaio, Célia Sampaio, Catarina Luzia de Carvalho, Maria do Céu Taveira, Maria do Céu Taveira, Ana Daniela Silva, Ana Daniela Silva

“…A questionnaire with four Likert-type questions was designed to evaluate the sessions by the students.ResultsThe session “Pursuing my UMinho Career: Institutional Support Structures” consistently received the highest ratings across multiple evaluation criteria. …”
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The Effects of Soft Tissue Flossing on Hamstring Range of Motion and Lower Extremity Power by Zachary Maust, Debbie Bradney, Sean M Collins, Caroline Wesley, Thomas G Bowman

“… # Objective To determine the effect of the application of a floss band to the thigh on hamstring flexibility and lower extremity power. # Design Crossover Study # Setting Exercise Physiology Laboratory…”
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Effect of ethanol extract of nigella sativa L seeds and propofol on BDNF protein level as neuroplasticity and neuroprotection of traumatic brain injury in rats [version 2; peer rev... by Kulsum Kulsum, Syahrul Syahrul, Kartini Hasbalah, Ummu Balqis

“…Methods This was a laboratory experimental animal model with the post-test only control group design, namely measuring the effect of treatment by comparing the five groups of rats consisting of 30 rats. …”
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Effect of nutrition education on hemoglobin level of pregnant women in Southeast Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled trial by Girma Beressa, Susan J. Whiting, Tefera Belachew

“…Conclusion The findings showed that a comprehensive nutrition education intervention using the health belief model (HBM) and theory of planned behaviour (TPB) designed to improve dietary diversity substantially improved hemoglobin (Hgb) levels among pregnant women. …”
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Optimal Adaptation Period for Metabolic Cage Experiments in Mice at Different Developmental Stages by TAN He, YANG Xiaohui, ZHANG Daxiu, WANG Guicheng

“…The results suggest that mice can adapt to new metabolic cages environment within 24 hours, providing a theoretical basis for the design of metabolic experiments using mice.…”
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Oxidative Stress in Endometrial Flushing Fluid of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometrioma and Uterine Leiomyoma: Comparison with Healthy Controls by Mustafa Demir, Onur Ince, Bulent Yilmaz, Mert Ulas Barut, Ulviye Cansu Ozturk, Avni Kılıc, Ahmet Berkiz Turp, Recep Sutcu, Seyithan Taysi

“…Aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare total antioxidant status, ceruloplasmin, total sulfhydryl , total oxidant status, lipid hydroperoxide and oxidative stress index levels in endometrial flushing fluid of patients with Polycystic ovary syndrome (n=20), uterine leiomyoma (n=20), endometrioma (n=19), and healthy women (n=20). STUDY DESIGN: We compare endometrial flushing fluid of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (n=20), uterine leiomyoma (n=20), endometrioma (n=19) and healthy women (n=20). …”
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The effect of educational intervention based on the mobile application on women’s knowledge, attitude, and practice on microplastics and health: study protocol for a randomized con... by Zahra Seifi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ahmadi

“…In phase three, a two-arm, parallel-design RCT will be conducted with 136 women aged 18 years and older who own smartphones, have basic literacy skills, and provide informed consent. …”
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Supporting self-management for patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases: Utility and acceptability of digital devices. by Malik A Althobiani, Rebecca Shuttleworth, John Conway, Jonathan Dainton, Anna Duckworth, Ana Jorge Da Ponte, Jessica Mandizha, Joseph W Lanario, Michael A Gibbons, Sarah Lines, Chris J Scotton, John R Hurst, Joanna C Porter, Anne-Marie Russell

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A team of expert clinicians and patient partners interested in self-management approaches designed a 48-question cross-sectional electronic survey; specifically targeted at individuals diagnosed with ILD. …”
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Suicide mortality among individuals in federal prisons compared with the general population: a retrospective cohort study in the USA from 2009 to 2020 by Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, Katherine LeMasters, Shabbar Ranapurwala, Mike Dolan Fliss, Michael Forrest Behne, Emilie Duchesneau, Jennifer Lao

“…Our objective was to compare reported suicides rate among those incarcerated in federal prisons and the general population, accounting for age distributions, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2009–2020).Methods Using data from the Federal Bureau of Prison, Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER database and a retrospective cohort study design, we estimated age-standardised mortality rates and standardised mortality ratios comparing observed suicide mortality among those incarcerated in federal prisons to the expected mortality if they experienced the same age-specific suicide rates as the general population. …”
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