Forecasting Crude Oil Consumption in China Using a Grey Prediction Model with an Optimal Fractional-Order Accumulating Operator by Huiming Duan, Guang Rong Lei, Kailiang Shao

“…However, to achieve the desired modeling effect, the raw data must conform to a class ratio check. …”
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Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition Relevant Subtypes with Distinct Prognosis and Responses to Chemo- or Immunotherapies in Osteosarcoma by Yang Zhou, Gai Li, Hu Li, Fuchong Lai, Pingguo Duan, Ming Cheng

“…Patients in subtype B presented desirable prognosis, high immune activation, and enhanced sensitivity to cisplatin. …”
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Mechanical Behavior and Calculation Method for RC Fifteen-Pile Cap of Mixed Passenger and Freight Railway Bridge by Hongmeng Huang, Lu Cui, Wei Lu

“…To date, there is no desirable calculation method for analyzing the caps. …”
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Accuracy Assessment of Shake Table Device on Strong Earthquake Output by Wei Guo, Ping Shao, Hai-yan Li, Yan Long, Jian-feng Mao

“…However, as there are obvious nonlinearities inherent in the shake table device and structural specimen under strong earthquakes, errors inevitably exist in the replayed and amplified earthquake output if the linear transfer function and the drive signal, which are obtained by the small amplitude input, are adopted, and the desired output signal cannot accurately be achieved. …”
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The Anthropocene and the biodiversity crisis: an eco-evolutionary perspective by Jarne, Philippe

“…I represent the impact of the various avatars of global change in a temporal perspective, from pre-industrial time to the near future, allowing to visualize their dynamics and to set desired values that should not be trespassed for a given time (e.g., +2 °C for 50 years from now). …”
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Anatomical regions of residual hemorrhage in chronic subdural hematoma by Abdullah Emre Taçyıldız, Melih Üçer, Kübra Gezici, Gökhan Canaz, Aydın Sinan Apaydın

“…Abstract Background Chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) is a persistent challenge for neurosurgeons, with current relapse, mortality, and morbidity rates not meeting desired outcomes. This study aims to identify the anatomical regions of postoperative residual hemorrhage and discuss their potential implications for surgical practice. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from African Fermented Cereal-Based Products: Potential Biological Control Agents for Mycotoxins in Kenya by Eliud N. Wafula, Christabel N. Muhonja, Josiah O. Kuja, Eddy E. Owaga, Huxley M. Makonde, Julius M. Mathara, Virginia W. Kimani

“…The fermentation technique is based on the use of microorganisms mainly to impart desirable sensory properties and shelf-life extension. …”
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Extraction of Least-Dispersive Ultrasonic Guided Wave Mode in Rail Track Based on Floquet-Bloch Theory by Maodan Yuan, Peter W. Tse, Weiming Xuan, Wenjin Xu

“…However, the practical application of UGW has been hindered by the complicated signal interpretation because of the natures of multiple modes and dispersion. Therefore, it is desirable that the effective UGW modes with high excitability and least dispersion can be identified and extracted for practical applications. …”
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Acid-decorated chitosan-magnetic aluminum ferrite as a bionanocomposite catalyst for green synthesis of biologically active [4,3‑d]pyrido[1,2‑a]pyrimidin-6‑ones by Maryam Saberi-Zare, Mohammad Ali Bodaghifard

“…The newly prepared magnetic bio-nanocomposite (AlFeO3@CS-SO3H) was effectively employed in the synthesis of biologically active 7-aryl[4,3d]pyrido[1,2a]pyrimidin-6(7H)one derivatives in an aqueous medium, creating an environmentally friendly process. The desired products were manufactured in high yields (88–98%) without the formation of noticeable side products. …”
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Resilience-Oriented Scheduling of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles: A Cooperation Framework for Electrical Distribution Networks and Transportation Sector by Mohammad Hassan Amirioun, Saeid Jafarpour, Ali Abdali, Josep M. Guerrero, Baseem Khan

“…According to a long-term contract, the detailed request of the distribution system operator (DSO), together with desired constraints and perquisites, is sent to the SAEVs aggregator (SA) prior to the landfall of a predictable extreme event. …”
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Current problems and suggestions for the marketing and use of medical products in the field of animal health and breeding by Burak Mat, Mustafa Bahadır Çevrimli, Aytekin Günlü

“…It has been agreed that an e-prescription system should be planned to encourage animal owners / breeders and veterinarians to achieve the desired goal.…”
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Social and structural factors that influence refugee women’s use of mental health care services in Canada: A narrative review by Shreya Mahajan, Samantha B. Meyer

“…Conclusions: Data suggest that social support innovations are desirable by refugee women in Canada but that further research is required to mitigate social and structural barriers to seeking care. …”

The Functional outcome of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring graft by Muhammad Shahid Khan, Wael Azzam

“…Finally, one should follow the basic principles of arthroscopic surgical technique of ACLR along with postoperative supervised physiotherapy rehabilitation protocol to get the desired results.   …”
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Support for a Common Metric for Pediatric Pain Intensity Scales by Carl L von Baeyer, Carrie L Hicks

“…The majority of respondents thought that it would be desirable to adopt a common metric. Among the possible numbering systems, the 0 to 10 system is by far the most favoured. …”
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A Study to Adapt “Puppet Interview Scales of Competence in and Enjoyment of Science” to Turkish Culture by Berrin Akman, Erhan Alabay, Mefharet Veziroglu Celik, Pinar Aksoy, Selahattin Gelbal

“…A valid and reliable assessment tool is needed to determine whether children's scientific attitude and orientation are at desirable levels. The aim of this study, which was developed in line with this need, is to examine validity and reliability of Puppet Interview Scales of Competence in and Enjoyment of Science (in original version; Samarapungavan, Mantzicopoulos& Patrick, 2008) in the context of Turkish culture. …”
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Real-time facial reconstruction and expression replacement based on neural radiation field by Shenning Zhang, Hui Li, Xuefeng Tian

“…However, to synthesize local deformations in a variety of contexts, it is not desirable to describe scene deformations using only a single latent coding. …”
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Extend Plastron Longevity on Superhydrophobic Surface Using Gas Soluble and Gas Permeable Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) by Ankit Gupta, Hangjian Ling

“…Overall, our results provide new solutions for extending plastron longevity and will have significant impacts on engineering applications where a stable plastron is desired.…”
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Effects of Masks on the Preference of Laser Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Japanese Population by Takeshi Nomura, Hanako Otsuka, Gan Muneuchi

“…However, after the onset of the pandemic, the number of patients who desired treatment only outside the masked area significantly increased. …”
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Multiple Spacecraft Formation Flying Control around Artificial Equilibrium Point Using Propellantless Approach by Lei Zhao, Changqing Yuan, Xiaoming Li, Jingjiu He

“…Secondly, considering the external disturbances in the deep space environment, the nonlinear dynamic model of the spacecraft formation system based on the circular restricted three-body problem (CRTBP) is derived, under the assumption that the leader covers the nominal trajectory and each follower adjusts its propulsive acceleration vector (that is, both its sail attitude and electrostatic charge) in order to track a desired relative trajectory. Thirdly, based on a new double power combination function reaching law, a fast integral terminal sliding mode control methodology (MFITSM) is ameliorated to achieve orbital tracking rapidly, which has better robustness against external disturbances and the buffeting effect during spacecraft propulsion simultaneously. …”
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Current Trends in Biomaterial Utilization for Cardiopulmonary System Regeneration by Adegbenro Omotuyi John Fakoya, David Adeiza Otohinoyi, Joshua Yusuf

“…Stem cell therapy alone appears not to be sufficient to provide the desired tissue regeneration and hence the drive for biomaterials that can support its transplantation and translation, providing not only physical support to seeded cells but also chemical and physiological cues to the cells to facilitate tissue regeneration. …”
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