The Prediction of Metro Shield Construction Cost Based on a Backpropagation Neural Network Improved by Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization by Lanjun Liu, Denghui Liu, Han Wu, Xinyu Wang

“…The prediction of construction cost of metro shield engineering is of great significance to project management. In this study, we used the rough set theory, a backpropagation (BP) neural network, and quantum particle swarm optimization (QPSO) to establish a prediction model for predicting the metro shield construction costs. …”
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Comparing Treatment with Nebulized 3% Hypertonic Saline Versus Nebulized 0.9% Saline In Patients With Acute Bronchiolitis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial by Uzma Abid, Ayesha Afzal, Nahdia Zaman, Ammara Farooq, Sidrah Yousaf, Sonia Fazal

“… Objective: To establish the therapeutic role of nebulized hypertonic saline solution in the management of acute bronchiolitis in terms of primary and secondary outcomes. …”
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Visual electrophysiological assessment of children with poor response to treatment for functional amblyopia by Dong-Qing Yuan, Wei-Wei Zhang, Liu-Wei Gu, Qing-Huai Liu

“…CONCLUSION: In the management of functional amblyopia, a thorough assessment of amblyopic eye examinations is crucial. …”
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Nanorobots with Hybrid Biomembranes for Simultaneous Degradation of Toxic Microorganism by Mohamad Reda A. Refaai, M. N. Manjunatha, S. Radjarejesri, B. Ramesh, Ram Subbiah, Nahom Adugna

“…They may benefit from onboard actuators, detection, management, and deployment of a variety in medical functions. …”
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Effective semi-fed-batch saccharification with high lignocellulose loading using co-culture of Clostridium thermocellum and Thermobrachium celere strain A9 by Sreyneang Nhim, Sirilak Baramee, Chakrit Tachaapaikoon, Chakrit Tachaapaikoon, Patthra Pason, Patthra Pason, Khanok Ratanakhanokchai, Khanok Ratanakhanokchai, Ayaka Uke, Ruben Michael Ceballos, Akihiko Kosugi, Rattiya Waeonukul, Rattiya Waeonukul, Rattiya Waeonukul

“…Moreover, this approach effectively manages high solids loading, optimizes efficiency, and reduces the need for external enzymes, thus lowering production costs and simplifying the process for industrial applications.…”
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Beekeepers' perceptions toward a new omics tool for monitoring bee health in Europe. by Elena Cini, Simon G Potts, Deepa Senapathi, Matthias Albrecht, Karim Arafah, Dalel Askri, Michel Bocquet, Philippe Bulet, Cecilia Costa, Pilar De la Rúa, Alexandra-Maria Klein, Anina Knauer, Marika Mänd, Risto Raimets, Oliver Schweiger, Jane C Stout, Tom D Breeze

“…Pressures on honey bee health have substantially increased both colony mortality and beekeepers' costs for hive management across Europe. Although technological advances could offer cost-effective solutions to these challenges, there is little research into the incentives and barriers to technological adoption by beekeepers in Europe. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF ROMANIAN ALPINE HABITATS SPATIAL SHIFTS BASED ON CLIMATE CHANGE PREDICTION SCENARIOS by ADRIAN CONSTANTINESCU, JENICĂ HANGANU, ANTHONY LEHMANN, NICOLAS RAY

“…This paper presents the use of modeling technique, Maxent (Maximum entropy modeling) and BIOCLIM (environmental envelope model), to estimate the impact of climate change on the Alpine bioregion of Continental Europe for improving the management policy in support of stopping biodiversity loss. …”
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Mapping decision-making pathways: Determination of intervention entry points for diagnostic tests in suspected serious infection [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Raasti Naseem, Sara Pretorius, Nicola Howe, Clare Lendrem, Cameron Williams, Enitan D Carrol, Philip Pallmann

“…Facilitators to the adoption of infection diagnostic tests is their clinical need, and the main potential barrier is poor change management and behavioural change. Conclusions Any new test should provide robust evidence of its clinical effectiveness and have the potential to accelerate ruling in or out serious infection which benefits the clinical pathway for patients, clinicians, and hospitals as a whole, to be considered for adoption as a new standard of care.…”
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The subject digital educational environment of the teacher in the conditions of the implementation of the FSIS «My school» by Olga V. Yusupova, Elvira Z. Galimullina

“…The My School system is a Russian educational platform created for effective information support of the bodies and organizations of the education system and citizens in the framework of the processes of organizing education and managing the educational process, as well as to create conditions for the digital transformation of the education system and the effective use of new opportunities for digital technologies. …”
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A Novel Approach to Faster Convergence and Improved Accuracy in Deep Learning-Based Electrical Energy Consumption Forecast Models for Large Consumer Groups by A. Jayanth Balaji, Binoy B. Nair, D. S. Harish Ram, Kuruvachan Kalluvelil George

“…This underscores the importance of tailored mini-batch selection methods for effective energy forecasting and management in Smart Grid systems.…”
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The effects of psychosocial and economic factors on the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease and their caregivers in Klang Valley, Malaysia: protocol for a mixe... by Norhayati Ibrahim, Sin Yee Chu, Ching Sin Siau, Noh Amit, Rozmi Ismail, Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor

“…Despite the current circumstances, there are very few studies in Malaysia that have explored the psychosocial factors, specifically on the economic impact of the management of ESRD.Methods and analysis This two-phase sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, incorporating a quantitative design (phase I) and a qualitative study (phase II), is to be conducted in 4 government hospitals and 10 other non-governmental organisations or private dialysis centres within Klang Valley, Malaysia. …”
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Operation Standard for Sling Exercise with Tuina Therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques by LI Li, CHANG Guangzhe, SUN Guodong, SUN Jinglong, FENG Ziyun, MA Zhaoshui, CHENG Yiran

“…The main purpose of establishing the operation standard of "technique of sling exercise with Tuina therapy" is to standardize the management and guidance of traditional Chinese medicine doctors, rehabilitation therapists and other professional and technical personnel to correctly applye the "technique of sling exercise with Tuina therapy" for rehabilitation treatment. …”
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Role of central retinal artery and ophthalmic artery color doppler imaging in patients with increased intraocular pressure by Alka Agrawal, Gaurav Bhandari, Suhas Kattigowda, Mayank Patidar, Manzill JP

“…Furthermore, the RI was increased in both the OA (0.79 vs. 0.77) and CRA (0.80 vs. 0.77), indicating early vascular dysfunction associated with disease progression.Conclusion: CDI serves as a non-invasive method for detecting vascular changes that precede visual field defects in glaucoma patients, highlighting its potential for early diagnosis and management. While the findings are promising, further longitudinal studies are necessary to validate its routine clinical application.…”
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Intelligent clustering using moth flame optimizer for vehicular ad hoc networks by Atif Ishtiaq, Sheeraz Ahmed, Muhammad Fahad Khan, Farhan Aadil, Muazzam Maqsood, Salabat Khan

“…Vehicular ad hoc networks consist of access points for communication, transmission, and collecting information of nodes and environment for managing traffic loads. Clustering can be performed in the vehicular ad hoc networks for achieving the desired goals. …”
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Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…Hence, traditional methods of on-site inspection can be enhanced by leveraging digital innovations and by developing new instruments that support road management companies in ensuring the safety of the existing infrastructure. …”
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UTE MRI technical developments and applications in osteoporosis: a review by Soo Hyun Shin, Hee Dong Chae, Hee Dong Chae, Arya Suprana, Arya Suprana, Saeed Jerban, Eric Y. Chang, Eric Y. Chang, Lingyan Shi, Robert L. Sah, Jeremy H. Pettus, Gina N. Woods, Jiang Du, Jiang Du, Jiang Du

“…These UTE-MRI advancements hold great potential for improving the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases by providing a more comprehensive assessment of bone quantity and quality.…”
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Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection by Saber Hassan, Rohit Samuel, Andrew Starovoytov, Carolyn Lee, Eve Aymong, Jacqueline Saw

“…These findings support the recommendation of conservative therapy as first-line management unless high-risk features are present.…”
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How environmental patents, education, and energy transition impact greenhouse gases: evidence from E7 countries by Bing Zhang, Yujing Wang, Mingyang Liu, Usman Mehmood, Usman Mehmood

“…These findings emphasize the need for targeted policies that leverage ENT and ENP for emissions reduction, strategically direct FD toward sustainable investments, and manage the dual role of EDU in emissions dynamics. …”
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Forest demographic changes across Texas associated with hot drought by Shakirudeen Lawal, Frank H. Koch, Robert M. Scheller, Jennifer Costanza

“…We demonstrate opportunities for monitoring demographic change, which can be a baseline for improved ecosystem management.…”
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The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: History, Key Achievements and Development Prospects by E. S. Melkumyan

“…Nevertheless, the author stresses that the GCC states managed to prove solidity of their political regimes, and the organization as a whole increased its impact in the region. …”
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