Predictive power of selection tests on the academic performance of medical students by María E. Calles Santoyo, Raúl De León Escobedo, Ricardo Salas Flores, Brian González Pérez, Erick E. Hernández Molina

“…This study provides the basis for future research on optimizing selection processes in medical education.…”
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A Rock Fracturing Method Using High-Pressure Gas Expansion: Case Study on Its Application in Hangzhou-Lin’an Intercity Railway by Dunwen Liu, Yu Tang, Caiwu Cai, Yinghua Jian

“…Overall, when the compressive strength of rock reaches 100 MPa, and the surrounding rocks are dense, this method of rock fracturing can fully meet the requirements of rapid excavation in a connecting passage, and the vibration resulting from rock fracturing causes only a slight disturbance to the adjacent buildings. After optimizing the rock fracturing parameters, better, smoother rock fracturing effects are obtained, and a set of safe and efficient solutions to the excavation of hard rock in cities are created. …”
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Tracing the ties that bind: navigating the static and dynamic connectedness between NFTs and equity markets in ASEAN based on QVAR-approach by Muhammad Naveed, Shoaib Ali, Aviral Kumar Tiwari

“…Abstract Based on market integration theory, we investigate the static and dynamic connectedness between nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) equity markets using the Quantile Vector Auto Regressive model. We also compute optimal weights and hedge ratios for our variable of interest to establish their diversification and hedging potential. …”
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Thin-Layer Drying Model, Drying Rate, and Effective Water Diffusion Coefficient of Pelleted Feed by Wei Wang, Jiyuan Chen, Nan Jin, Hongying Wang, Liangju Wang, Junhua Wu

“…The results indicate that the new model is the optimal choice for describing the drying kinetics of pelleted feed for growing pig and calf. …”
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Partition Learning for Multiagent Planning by Jared Wood, J. Karl Hedrick

“…The first step is target track estimation and the second step is path planning by optimizing directly over target track estimation. This standard approach works well in many scenarios. …”
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Overcrowding in emergency departments: Revealing the social perspectives through a medical sociological analysis by Jeffrey Yuk Chiu YIP

“…These sociological considerations can assist in understanding the phenomenon and in taking steps to optimize the prevailing conceptual framework. In this paper, the congestion of emergency departments is presented within the sociocultural context of Hong Kong, China, which is a metropolitan city that had nearly 2.2 million recorded emergency attendances at public hospitals in 2017. …”

Screw material extrusion of super soft thermoplastic elastomer for additive manufacturing of inflatables by Albert Curmi, Arif Rochman

“…The first step involved characterising the TPE using various techniques to determine optimal printing parameters and material handling conditions. …”
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Parking Pricing and Model Split under Uncertainty by Chengjuan Zhu, Bin Jia, Linghui Han, Ziyou Gao

“…Travelers can be guided to choose their modes coordinately by improving the quality of the transit service. The optimal parking fees can be affected markedly by the confidence level. …”
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Accessing 3D Location of Standing Pelvis: Relative Position of Sacral Plateau and Acetabular Cavities versus Pelvis by E. Berthonnaud, R. Hilmi, J. Dimnet

“…The modeled articular surfaces are projected on each X-ray. Their optimal location is obtained when the projected contours of their models best fit real outlines identified from landmark images. …”
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Interpolation-Based Modeling Methodology for Efficient Aeroelastic Control of a Folding Wing by Chengyu Yue, Yonghui Zhao

“…The receptance method is applied to derive fixed point controllers, and the effective independence method is adopted and modified for optimal sensor placement in variable configurations, which can avoid solving ill-conditioned feedback gains. …”
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Designing cellulose based biochars for CO2 separation using molecular simulations by Behnoush Barzegar, Farzaneh Feyzi

“…These results indicate that optimized cellulose-derived biochars could be a promising material for CO2 separation in sustainable gas purification technologies.…”
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy with Melphalan: A Summary of Clinical and Pharmacological Data in 34 Patients by Lana Bijelic, Paul H. Sugarbaker, O. Anthony Stuart

“…Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a treatment option for peritoneal metastases. The optimal agents for HIPEC have not been established. …”
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Effect of carbon and manganese content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of high manganese austenitic steel by Gürol U., Can Kurnaz S.

“…The yield strength, ultimate strength, Charpy, and elongation were increased by the combination of carbon and manganese. Optimal results were obtained in the solution annealed 1.0C-17Mn alloy, respectively, 415.0±4.1MPa 865.6±1.5 MPa, 65.2±0.8%, and 258±3 J. …”
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Undrained Dynamic Behavior of Reinforced Subgrade under Long-Term Cyclic Loading by Min Geng, Debin Wang, Peiyong Li

“…Orthogonal experiment is a better way to optimize the process of experiment. Impact on dynamic behavior of the reinforced soil specimens is discussed through orthogonal design of experiments in four factors and three levels. …”
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Improving the quality of teachers through assessing the teacher’s performance by Madyan Madyan, Mahdayeni Mahdayeni, Maryam Maryam, Khoirul Anwar

“…This is influenced by a number of factors, including uneven awareness of improving teaching discipline, performance appraisal results that are not optimal as a reference in improving teacher quality, reliance on outside institutional assessment programs, a lack of follow-up on the results of upgrading or training attended, and a lack of empowerment to the fullest improvement or development forum in schools. …”
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Structural Improvements for Tall Buildings under Wind Loads: Comparative Study by Nicola Longarini, Luigi Cabras, Marco Zucca, Suvash Chapain, Aly Mousaad Aly

“…The study shows the potential of damping enhancement in the building to mitigate vibrations and reduce design loads and hence provide an optimal balance among resilience, serviceability, and sustainability requirements.…”
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Dynamic Model for Hydro-Turbine Generator Units Based on a Database Method for Guide Bearings by Yong Xu, Zhaohui Li, Xide Lai

“…Dynamic response for rotor model of 125 MW hydro-turbine generator units in Gezhouba Power Station is simulated. Field data from Optimal Maintenance Information System for Hydro power plants (HOMIS) are analyzed compared with the simulation. …”
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Application of Bioinformatics Tools for the Prediction of Helper MicroRNAs for Improvement of Oncolytic Virus Efficacy by Nasrin Rastegarvand, Hoorieh Soleimanjahi, Ehsan Arefian, Mahmoud Reza Pourkarim

“…This bioinformatic study shows that microRNA-140 and microRNA-92a have the potential to target some inhibitory proteins which interfere with oncolytic Reovirus replication and it may help in the optimal use of this virus as a cancer treatment. Because selective reproduction of Reovirus in tumor cells, as a nonchemical therapy, can be a good way to overcome this disease with broad advantages.…”
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Expanding Yarrowia lipolytica’s metabolic potential for detoxification of cyanogenic glycosides in edible plants by Fidelis Azi, Zhiyu Li, Peng Xu

“…The engineered strain repressed fatty acid production to optimize energy production and activated the cyanide-resistant respiratory (AOX) pathway to circumvent HCN toxicity and maintain cellular homeostasis. …”
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An Enhanced Two-Level Metaheuristic Algorithm with Adaptive Hybrid Neighborhood Structures for the Job-Shop Scheduling Problem by Pisut Pongchairerks

“…The lower-level algorithm is a local search algorithm searching for an optimal JSP solution within a hybrid neighborhood structure. …”
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