Thermal optimization and exergy efficiency of two new parabolic solar collectors using response surface methodology by Samaneh Baharloui, Mohammad Mohsen Peiravi, Mofid Gorji bandpy

“…The inlet temperature of the heat transfer fluid was set at 120 °C, with the outlet temperature fluctuating between 250 °C to 450 °C. 3D computational fluid dynamics simulations using Ansys Fluent software and optimization process based on response surface methodology (RSM) using Design Expert analysis investigated entropy, thermal power, exergy efficiency, thermal efficiency and effective Prandtl number (Pr) for various solar panel configurations. …”
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pyAKI-An open source solution to automated acute kidney injury classification. by Christian Porschen, Jan Ernsting, Paul Brauckmann, Raphael Weiss, Till Würdemann, Hendrik Booke, Wida Amini, Ludwig Maidowski, Benjamin Risse, Tim Hahn, Thilo von Groote

“…<h4>Results</h4>Validation against expert annotations demonstrated pyAKI's robust performance in implementing KDIGO criteria. …”
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Current advances in neurocritical care by Yuqing Chen, Shuya Wang, Shanshan Xu, Ningyuan Xu, Linlin Zhang, Jianxin Zhou

“…In 2023, the guidelines for aSAH have been updated for the first time in the past decade, aiming to provide evidence-based practice recommendations for clinical care. Chinese expert consensuses have also been formulated to guide analgesia and sedation for neurocritical care patients and developed a set of medical quality indicators on neurocritical care, which will enhance standardization and homogenization improvement in neurocritical care quality.…”
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Cross-cultural Adaptation, Translation, and Validation of Gujarati Version of Neck Disability Index in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain by Shlesha Vaidya, Shreya Vaid

“…The psychometric testing included evaluation of factor structure by exploratory factor analysis, reliability by test–retest reliability and internal consistency, agreement by Bland–Altman plots and value of measurement error (standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change), construct validity by assessing hypotheses of NDI-G correlations with the Gujarati version of Neck Pain and Disability (NPAD-G) and Gujarati version of BDI (BDI-G). A panel of 15 expert members assessed the content validity of NDI-G on a 7-point Likert scale for content equivalence, content relevance, and content representativeness. …”
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Implementation strategies to increase human papillomavirus vaccination uptake for adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Mwansa Ketty Lubeya, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Carla Chibwesha, Moses Mukosha, Mercy Monde Wamunyima, Mary Kawonga

“…Studies using interventions not fitting the definition of implementation strategies as defined by the refined compilation of implementation strategies from the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change project will be excluded. …”
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The Association between the Pulmonary Arterial Obstruction Index and Atrial Size in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism by Taraneh Faghihi Langroudi, Maryam Sheikh, Mohammadreza Naderian, Morteza Sanei Taheri, Amir Ashraf-ganjouei, Isa Khaheshi

“…Using the radiology workstation, an expert radiologist calculated the left atrium (LA) and right atrium (RA) areas from planimetric measurements obtained from free-hand delineation of the atrial boarders using an electronic pen. …”
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The outcomes of recent patient safety education interventions for trainee physicians and medical students: a systematic review by Charles Vincent, Nick Sevdalis, Sonal Arora, Paul Baker, Matthew A Kirkman, Maria Ahmed

“…No studies demonstrated patient benefit. Availability of expert faculty, competing curricular/service demands and institutional culture were important factors affecting implementation.Conclusions There is an increasing trend for developing educational interventions in patient safety delivered to trainees/residents and medical students. …”
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Strengthening teamwork and respect (STAR) in maternity units: developing a health system intervention in South Africa by Tanya Doherty, Ruwayda Petrus, Sandra Land, Christiane Horwood, Veronique Filippi, Lyn Haskins, Cleo Phewa, Sphindile Mapumulo, Silondile Luthuli, Vaughn M. John

“…The intervention design was an iterative process informed by literature reviews, formative data collection, consultation with provincial, district and hospital management stakeholders, expert reviewer inputs and piloting of proposed activities. …”
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Psychometric validation of the continuum beliefs of mental illness scale (CB-MIS) and its associations with stigma by Lina-Jolien Peter, Thomas McLaren, Samuel Tomczyk, Holger Muehlan, Silke Schmidt, Georg Schomerus

“…Methods To develop such a scale, a pool of 37 items adapted from other studies on continuum beliefs, was initially examined in expert discussions and a convenience sample (N = 227, M age=32 years, 80.6% female). …”
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Design and evaluation of clock-gating-based approximate multiplier for error-tolerant applications by Venkata Sudhakar Chowdam, Suresh Babu Potladurty, Prasad Reddy karipireddy

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Comprehensive benefits evaluation of low impact development using scenario analysis and fuzzy decision approach by Ting Ni, Xiaohong Zhang, Peng Leng, Mark Pelling, Jiuping Xu

“…The framework’s novelty lies in the integration of the hesitant fuzzy weighted average algorithm to handle subjective uncertainties in expert judgment and the incorporation of multi-return period scenarios to enhance the robustness of the evaluation. …”
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A Novel Optimization Method Using the Box–Behnken Design Integrated with a Back Propagation Neural Network–Genetic Algorithm for Hydrogen Purification by Nannan Zhang, Sumeng Hu, Qianqian Xin

“…The Box–Behnken design (BBD) method was utilized in Design Expert software (version 10) to optimize the PSA purification performance. …”
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A study on the impact of accounting information security controls on the effectiveness of internal controls in Vietnamese enterprises by Vuong Thi Thanh Nhan, Nguyen Ngoc Khanh Dung, Tran Phuoc

“…The qualitative phase of this study involved reviewing relevant literature and theoretical frameworks to analyze the relationships between factors, including information technology, policies and regulations, human resources, and organizational culture with accounting information security control. Additionally, expert interviews were conducted to gather deeper insights. …”
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Prevalence of occult endometrial carcinoma in patients with endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia who underwent hysterectomy by Waraphon Thongsang, Sompop Kuljarusnont, Suchanan Hanamornroongruang, Irene Ruengkhachorn

“…Methods This retrospective study included patients diagnosed with EIN between 2007 and 2021 who underwent hysterectomy as primary treatment. An expert gynecologic pathologist reviewed pathological slides. …”
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Construction and Validation of Coronary CTA Health Education Program Based on Knowledge to Action Framework Combined with Teach-Back Method by Xu Y, Ma L, Jin L, Xu L, Gu Y, You J

“…At present, there are many reports about CCTA nursing and education, but there is no systematic and complete CCTA health education program.Aim: Construct CCTA health education program and verify its effect.Methods: Through literature research, evidence extraction and expert consultation, the CCTA health education program was constructed. 298 patients who underwent CCTA examination in the imaging department of our hospital were selected and randomly divided into the control group (148 cases) and the intervention group (150 cases) who were given the health education program based on KTA combined with feedback method. …”
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Students’ and Applicants’ Social Perceptions of the Risks of Educational Environment at Higher Education Institution by A. V. Lyalyuk, O. R. Tuchina

“…The following investigation methods were used: expert assessment, interview, questioning, content analysis, analysis of means method, cluster analysis and factor analysis.Investigation results. …”
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Scoping review of cytolytic vaginosis literature. by Roni Kraut, Fabiola Diaz Carvallo, Richard Golonka, Sandra M Campbell, Anoush Rehmani, Oksana Babenko, Mao-Cheng Lee, Pedro Vieira-Baptista

“…The suggested primary treatment (baking soda irrigations) was largely based on expert opinion, and there was minimal evidence on associations between CV and other conditions.…”
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Investigating Oral Cancer Awareness Among Medical and Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in the South Canara Region of India by Shubham Agarwal, Nidhi Manaktala, Srikant Natarajan, Karen Boaz

“…Awareness regarding oral cancer is essential during the early years of a healthcare expert for effective diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate oral cancer awareness among medical and dental students. …”
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Estimating the Need for Hospital Beds in Bushehr Province, Focusing on Treatment Poles: a Prospective Study to 2032 by Habib Omranikhoo, Alireza Raeisi, Amir hossein Darabi, Mahdi Rezaee

“…Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study that uses basic assumptions, current performance indicators, expert opinions and the geography of the province to separately estimate the required hospital beds within three groups of active, special and outpatient beds for the three geographical regions of the province –the so-called “treatment poles”.   …”
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Coastal drowning: A scoping review of burden, risk factors, and prevention strategies. by William Koon, Amy Peden, Jasmin C Lawes, Robert W Brander

“…Prevention strategies were commonly based on survey data or expert opinion and primarily focused on education, lifeguards and signage. …”
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