Predictors of HBsAg seroclearance in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B patients treated with nucleotide analogs plus polyethylene glycol interferon by Yan Peng, Mingzhe Ma, Ting Liu, Wenmin He, Shutao Lin, Wa Zhong, Xiaohui Min

“…Thus, NAs plus PEG-IFN therapy served as a relatively ideal regimen and the patients received combined treatment were then incorporated for further analysis for searching efficacy predictors. …”
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Short-term growth, movement and response of European eel Anguilla anguilla to re-meandering of a small English chalk stream by Champkin James D., Bašić Tea, Haubrock Phillip J., Balzani Paride, Sayer Carl D., George Laura K., Godard Michael J., Vilizzi Lorenzo, Copp Gordon H.

“…Although further research is ideally necessary to ensure adequate sample sizes, as well as to provide long-term monitoring of eel responses to river restoration, this study emphasizes the need for whole-catchment efforts in European eel conservation that combine river–floodplain restoration with greatly improved fish passage.…”
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1,8‐Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec‐7‐ene as Cyclic Ether Electrolyte Polymerization Inhibition for Wide‐Temperature‐Range High‐Rate Lithium‐ion Batteries by Hui Tian, Zixin Hong, Zhenhan Fang, Yufeng Luo, Hengcai Wu, Fei Zhao, Qunqing Li, Shoushan Fan, Jiaping Wang

“…Abstract 1,3‐Dioxolane (DOL), with its broad liquid phase temperature window and low Li+‐solvent binding energy, stands out as an ideal solvent candidate for the wide‐temperature and high‐rate electrolytes. …”
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A Novel Back‐Calculation Approach to Estimate Ocean Anthropogenic Carbon Using Carbon‐Based Data and a Total Matrix Intercomparison Method by M. López‐Mozos, F. F. Pérez, L. I. Carracedo, G. Gebbie, A. Velo

“…It also incorporates a global sea‐air oxygen disequilibrium term, and a dynamic stoichiometric carbon‐to‐oxygen ratio that depends on the water‐mass ideal time. The MCS‐TMI yields a total Cant inventory of 124 ± 7 Pg C (referred to 1995), in good agreement with previous global Cant climatologies. …”
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Are there sensitive periods for physical activity to influence the development of executive function in children? by Joseph M. Northey, Lauren B. Raine, Charles H. Hillman

“…As such, sensitive periods for executive function could indicate an ideal time to introduce physical activity or be a potential confounder to study results if not considered. …”
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Study on the side friction resistance capacity of prefabricated pipe piles in coral reef strata by Hong Zhang, Ran Gao, Ran Gao, Huiwu Luo, Peishuai Chen, Haifeng Liu

“…The interfacial shear behavior of the coral sand is similar to that of the crushed coral reef limestone, both of which experience ideal elastic-plastic changes, with an interfacial friction angle of approximately 35°. …”
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The effect of interactive learning on nutritional knowledge among teachers, parents and students at primary schools in Central Java by Rachmawati Emma, Umniyatun Yuyun, Iqbal Nurmansyah Mochamad, Hidayati, Kharisma Saraswati Lia, Sahidin Didin, Sulistio Gohardi Virgo, Wulandari Eka

“…It assesses the knowledge of children, parents, and teachers regarding the components of a plate, protein sources, children's nutritional needs, children's ideal body weight, the significance of breakfast, the role of vitamins and vegetables, the benefits of tempeh or tofu, and proper handwashing techniques. …”
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Fixed-Frequency Control of Piezoelectric Resonator DC-DC Converters for Spurious Mode Avoidance by Eric Stolt, Weston D. Braun, Lei Gu, Jeronimo Segovia-Fernandez, Sombuddha Chakraborty, Ruochen Lu, Juan Rivas-Davila

“…However, practical piezoelectric resonators diverge from their ideal behavior due to spurious modes that cause high loss regions throughout their operating frequency range. …”
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A Multi‐Purpose Heliophysics L4 Mission by A. Posner, C. N. Arge, J. Staub, O. C. StCyr, D. Folta, S. K. Solanki, R. D. T. Strauss, F. Effenberger, A. Gandorfer, B. Heber, C. J. Henney, J. Hirzberger, S. I. Jones, P. Kühl, O. Malandraki, V. J. Sterken

“…In combination with appropriately planned observatories at L1 and L5, the three spacecraft would provide 300° longitude coverage of photospheric magnetic field structure, and allow continuous viewing of both solar poles, with >3.6° elevation. Ideally, the L4 and L5 missions would orbit the Sun with a 7.2° inclination out of the heliographic equator, 14.5° out of the ecliptic plane. …”
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Enhanced energy storage in electric double-layer capacitors using boron-doped graphene and upcycled carbon quantum dots derived from spent coffee grounds as electrode materials by Grishika Arora, Nuur Syahidah Sabran, Bo Zhang, H.K. Jun

“…This modification establishes graphene as an ideal complement to CQDs, whose integration further increases surface area and improves electron mobility. …”
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MXene combined with β-cyclodextrin stabilized cottonseed oil Pickering emulsions for the preparation of nano-cutting fluids by Wei Wang, Mingan Zhou, Haijiang Xie, Bin Dai, Hualin Lin, Sheng Han

“…Among them, β-cyclodextrin, a cyclic oligosaccharide, can be employed as Pickering particles to improve the antioxidant and emulsion stability of cottonseed oil; MXene, an emerging class of 2D nanomaterials possessing excellent lubricating properties, mechanical properties, and thermal stability, is an ideal material for the preparation of high-performance nano-cutting fluids. …”
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An Integrated Strategy for Hybrid Energy Storage Systems to Stabilize the Frequency of the Power Grid Through Primary Frequency Regulation by Dan Zhou, Zhiwei Zou, Yangqing Dan, Chenxuan Wang, Chenyuan Teng, Yuanlong Zhu

“…When the system frequency lies within the DB of the HESS, an SOC self-recovery strategy restores the BESS SOC to an ideal range, further enhancing its long-term frequency regulation (FR) capability. …”
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Comparison of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery and Conventional Phacoemulsification in Shallow Anterior Chambers and Glaucoma by Zhou Zhou, Li Li, Siming Zeng, Wenjing He, Min Li

“…Also, it has the trend of reducing the use of capsular tension rings in subluxated cataracts. It is an ideal choice for patients with complicated cataract such as with shallow anterior chambers, glaucoma, and zonulysis.…”
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An optimized method for AUV trajectory model in benthonic hydrothermal area based on improved slime mold algorithm by Chunmeng Jiang, Yiming Tang, Jianguo Wang, Wenchao Zhang, Min Zhou, Jiaying Niu, Lei Wan, Guofang Chen, Gongxing Wu, Xide Cheng

“…Although the spline interpolation method was an ideal option for smooth curves, a great number of points were needed for a complex desired trajectory mode. …”
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Modelling GNSS-observed seasonal velocity changes of the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica, using the Ice-sheet and Sea-level System Model (ISSM) by F. Baldacchino, F. Baldacchino, N. R. Golledge, M. Morlighem, H. Horgan, H. Horgan, H. Horgan, A. V. Alevropoulos-Borrill, A. Malyarenko, A. Malyarenko, A. Gossart, D. P. Lowry, L. van Haastrecht

“…First we identify the regions where changes in melt would have the largest influence on ice speed at our GNSS sites using automatic differentiation. We then apply idealized sinusoidal perturbations to modelled basal melt rates at these specific locations to identify what magnitude of variability is needed to match the GNSS-observed changes in ice speed. …”
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Antioxidative and functional properties of plum oil cake protein isolate prepared by different drying methods by Pantić Jovana R., Šuput Danijela Z., Hromiš Nevena M., Đermanović Branislava B., Popović Ljiljana M., Popović Senka Z.

“…The high protein content (up to 50%) of this by-product is ideal for valuable protein-rich ingredients extraction. …”
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Optimization and Hydration Mechanism of Composite Cementing Material for Paste Filling in Coal Mines by Jinxiao Liu, Wenxin Li, Feng Zhang, Xinguo Zhang, Lianjun Chen, Yongle Liu

“…Optimization tests of composite additives demonstrated that H2BO3(0.3%) + Na2SO4(0.1%) and H2BO3(0.3%) + NaNO2(0.1%) were ideal setting retarding and early strengthening composite additives as they can both reduce the initial and final setting time and enhance compressive strengths of composite cementing material. …”
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Improvements of Decision Support Systems for Public Administrations via a Mechanism of Co-creation of Value by Tindara Abbate, Clara Bassano, Giuseppe D’Aniello, Sergio Miranda, Mirko Perano, Paolo Piciocchi, Luigi Rarità

“…Advantages in such sense are evident: constraining the data entry process by means of the term definition ontology improves the quality of gathered data, thus reducing potential mismatching problems and allowing a suitable skill gap analysis among real and ideal workers competence profiles. The procedure foresees the following steps: analyzing organograms and job descriptions; modelling Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) for job descriptions; transforming KSAs of job descriptions into a standard-based model with integrations of other characteristics; extracting information from Curricula Vitae according to the selected model; comparing profiles and roles played by the employees. …”
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The mediating effect of self-efficacy and physical activity with the moderating effect of social support on the relationship between negative body image and depression among Chines... by Ye Yuan, Yanling Tu, Yuqi Su, Lei Jin, Yu Tian, Xuesong Chang, Ke Yang, Haiyun Xu, Junyi Zheng, Daili Wu

“…Abstract Background Fitness to maintain an ideal body shape is becoming increasingly popular among college students. …”
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Factors Influencing Seasonal and Daily Dynamics of the Genus Stomoxys Geoffroy, 1762 (Diptera: Muscidae), in the Adamawa Plateau, Cameroon by Sevidzem S. Lendzele, Mavoungou J. François, Zinga-Koumba C. Roland, Koumba A. Armel, Gérard Duvallet

“…The Vavoua trap was an ideal tool for Stomoxyinae collection. Stomoxyines abundantly occurred at the end of the dry season (March 2017) and beginning of the rainy season (May 2017). …”
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