Forest Fire Smoke Layers Observed in the Free Troposphere over Portugal with a Multiwavelength Raman Lidar: Optical and Microphysical Properties by Sérgio Nepomuceno Pereira, Jana Preißler, Juan Luis Guerrero-Rascado, Ana Maria Silva, Frank Wagner

“…Real and imaginary parts of refractive index of about 1.5-1.6 and 0.02i, respectively, were derived. …”
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Presenting a model for the diagnosis of heart failure using cumulative and deep learning algorithms: a case study of tehran heart center by Amir Hossein Hariri, Esmaeil Bagheri, Sayyed Mohammad Reza Davoodi

“…Therefore, we investigated the influential factors of the Gini index. In the classification phase, basic techniques were used, including a decision tree, a neural network, and different cumulative techniques such as gradient boosting, random forest, and the novel deep learning method. …”
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Development of Problem Solving Based E-Modules Assisted by Flipbook in Physics Learning for Middle School Students by Alvina Damaiyanti, Haratua Tiur Maria Silitonga, Muhammad Musa Syarif Hidayatullah

“…This research employed a data analysis technique that incorporates quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis, utilizing the Aiken V index for data evaluation. The findings of this study demonstrated that the created e-module possesses a high feasibility level, evidenced by an average validation score of 0.83, classified as very valid. …”
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Adult Intra-Thoracic Kidney: A Case Report of Bochdalek Hernia by Valeria Fiaschetti, Luca Velari, Eleonora Gaspari, Roberta Mastrangeli, Giovanni Simonetti

“…Our patient has been visualized by CT and MR imaging. A high index of suspicion can result in early diagnosis and prompt intervention with reduced morbidity and mortality.…”
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Extraesophageal Reflux: What Is the Best Parameter for pH-Monitoring Data Analysis from the Perspective of Patient Response to Proton Pump Inhibitors? by Karol Zelenik, Petr Matousek, Miroslav Tedla, Jakub Syrovatka, Pavel Kominek

“…To analyze the pH-monitoring records of patients with suspected extraesophageal reflux (EER) using three different parameters (number of refluxes (NOR), acid exposure time (AET), and reflux area index (RAI)), with a view to determining which type of analysis is best at selecting the patients who will respond to a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Municipalities of Kathmandu, Nepal by Raja Ram Dhungana, Achyut Raj Pandey, Bihungum Bista, Suira Joshi, Surya Devkota

“…In multivariable analysis, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, body mass index, and diabetes were identified as significant explanatory variables for hypertension. …”
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Petroleum Hydrocarbon Fingerprints of Water and Sediment Samples of Buffalo River Estuary in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by A. O. Adeniji, O. O. Okoh, A. I. Okoh

“…However, the levels in the sediments exceeded the EGASPIN target value (50 mg/kg) for mineral oil but were below the intervention value (5,000 mg/kg), indicating a serious impact of industrial growth and urbanization on the area, although the n-alkane ratios and indexes used for source tracking revealed excessive flow from both natural and anthropogenic sources.…”
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Short-Term Efficacy of Exclusive Enteral Nutrition in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: Practice in China by Youyou Luo, Jindan Yu, Hong Zhao, Jingan Lou, Feibo Chen, Kerong Peng, Jie Chen

“…Basic demographics, history, physical examination, the pediatric Crohn disease activity index (PCDAI), laboratory findings, endoscopic findings, and adverse effects were recorded. …”
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Mathematical Development and Evaluation of Forecasting Models for Accuracy of Inflation in Developing Countries: A Case of Vietnam by Nhu-Ty Nguyen, Thanh-Tuyen Tran

“…Both in-sample and out-of-sample forecast performance results show that the ARIMA model has highly accurate forecasting in Raw Materials Price (RMP) and Gold Price (GP), whereas, the calculated results of GM(1,1) and DGM(1,1) are suitable to forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI). Therefore, the ARIMA, GM(1,1), and DGM(1,1) can handle the forecast accuracy of the issue, and they are suitable in modeling and forecasting of inflation in the case of Vietnam.…”
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Assessment of Risk Tendency of Coal Bursting Pressure in Deep Outburst Seam by Beifang Gu, Longkang Wang, Minbo Zhang

“…The hierarchical structure model of the influencing factors of coal bursting pressure in coal seam protruding deep in Dongpang Coal Mine is established in combination with expert opinions, and the weight of each level index is calculated by MATLAB software. The results show that the 21101 working face of No. 2 coal seam in Dongpang Coal Mine has strong impact risk, and the main risk factors include geological structure, impact resistance of coal and rock, mining stress, inducing factors, and emphasis degree of impact risk. …”
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Microstructure of Whole Wheat versus White Flour and Wheat-Chickpea Flour Blends and Dough: Impact on the Glycemic Response of Pan Bread by Tasleem A. Zafar, Ahmed Aldughpassi, Abdulwahab Al-Mussallam, Amani Al-Othman

“…WWF particle size distribution had the widest spread with a polydispersity index (PDI) of 1.0 (±0.0) and wider average diameter, with z value of 1679.5 (±156.3) compared with the particle size of 658.9 (±160.4) and PDI of 0.740 (±0.04) for WF followed by BF with the particle size of 394.1 (±54.9) and PDI of 0.388 (±0.07) (p<0.05). …”
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Experimental Studies on the Behaviors of New Energy-Saving Concrete Self-Insulating Load-Bearing Block Wall under Low-Cycle Cyclic Loading by Bashir H. Osman, Zhongfan Chen

“…Moreover, the mechanical properties and seismic indexes of the walls under lateral low-cyclic loading were analyzed, including hysteretic and skeleton curves, stiffness degradation, ductility, and energy losses. …”
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Propensity score matching analysis of valve-sparing versus aortic root replacement in type A aortic dissection patients by Ling Chen, Yichao Pan, Huaijian Zhang, Yi Chen, Chunsheng Wang, Zhihuang Qiu, Heng Lu, Liangwan Chen

“…Multivariable analysis is identifying advanced age, high Body Mass Index (BMI), Marfan syndrome, severe aortic regurgitation, bicuspid aortic valve, increased aortic root diameter, and reduced aortic cross-clamp time (ACC) as significant factors associated with ARR. …”
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Understanding Global Defense Budgeting Dynamics: A Systematic Literature Review on Economic and Geopolitical Factors by Muchamad Bachtiar, Irdam Ahmad, Zainal Abidin Sahabuddin, Trismadi

“…Design/methodology/approach: The research employs a systematic literature review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA protocol to synthesize insights from existing studies. Utilizes Scopus-indexed journals to ensure the quality and reliability of the literature. …”
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Analysis of Heavy Metals Concentration in Soil and Litchens from Various Localities of Hosur Road, Bangalore, India by Abida Begum, M. Ramaiah, Harikrishna, Irfanulla Khan, K. Veena

“…Topsoil samples (0-10 cm) were taken at various locations, the metals analysed were Cr, Pb, Fe, Zn, Ni and Cu. The geoaccumulation index of these metals in the soils under study residential areas indicated that they are uncontaminated with Ni, Zn, and Fe and moderately contaminated with Cr and Pb. …”
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Cardiovascular Hyperreactivity and its Association with Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Milagros Lisset León Regal, Mikhail Benet Rodríguez, Yudith Brito Pérez de Corcho, Lázaro Hermes González Otero, José Omar de Armas García, Luciano Miranda Alvarado

“…The variables analyzed were: sex, skin color, age, height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and fasting blood glucose. …”
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Frequency and Clinical Features of Dengue Infection in a Schoolchildren Cohort from Medellin, Colombia by Berta Nelly Restrepo, Leidy Diana Piedrahita, Ivony Yireth Agudelo, Gabriel Parra-Henao, Jorge E. Osorio

“…Pulse was elevated, and systolic arterial pressure was lower in dengue cases compared with other febrile illness (P<0.05). Mosquito indexes were determined in 8 children’s houses and in the schools. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF CLINICALLY SUPERVISED EXERCISE PROGRAM ASCOMPARED TO HOME BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ON PAIN ANDDISABILITY IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS by Wahaj Sheikh

“…Numeric pain rating scale was used for assessment of pain and Lequesne Index for functional capacity, at initial and final session of intervention. …”
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Nanocomposite treatment of hospital wastewater; Prophylaxis toxicity in the freshwater crayfish muscles and hepatopancreas by Hend A. Sabry, Sally M. Salaah, Marwa M. El-Naggar, Elham H.A. Ali, Magdy T. Khalil, Amal A.E. Ibrahim, Amr B. Mostafa

“…Since HWW has a poor biodegradability index, traditional biological treatment approaches are frequently ineffectual in treating it. …”
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Fatigue property evaluation of 7075/6061 aluminum alloy TIG welded overlap joints by LIAO Xiangyun, WANG Ruijie, LIU Guoshou, ZHAO Pinglin, CHANG Yaguang, WANG Zhongde

“…The range of maximum principal stress variation was from these models as a fatigue evaluation index for further analysis. By combining the results of finite element stress-strain analysis with the S-N curve recommended by the International Institute of Welding (IIW)，the fatigue lives of the weld joints under various loadings were estimated. …”
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