Project logistics: influential factors of transporting project cargo in the Balkan region by Benjamin Herman, Uroš Kramar

“…Practical implications – The research offers valuable perspectives for reducing risks and optimizing operations in project cargo transport. It also opens avenues for further research and development in the project logistics sector in the Balkans, contributing to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. …”
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A comparative assessment of machine learning models and algorithms for osteosarcoma cancer detection and classification by Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei

“…Using the seven derived datasets and eight ML algorithms, this study designed and performed an extensive comparative analysis of seven sets of ML models (altogether over 160 models) with their hyperparameters optimized using grid search. The performance differences between the learned ML models were then validated using repeated stratified 10-fold cross-validation and 5x2 cross-validation paired t-tests to select the best model for our task. …”
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Fertilizer potential of biochar and ryegrass productivity in metal-contaminated soil by Joao Arthur Antonangelo, Joao Luis Bigatao Souza, Hailin Zhang

“…However, excessive biochar application (2-4%) hindered plant growth.DiscussionPLB at 1% application sufficed to barely surpass critical P and K thresholds for optimal ryegrass production, whereas SGB fell short of meeting these thresholds, highlighting the importance of biochar feedstock selection. …”
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Performance of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots on Ultrasound Examinations: Cross-Sectional Comparative Analysis by Yong Zhang, Xiao Lu, Yan Luo, Ying Zhu, Wenwu Ling

“…Users and developers should understand model performance characteristics and select appropriate models for different questions and languages to optimize chatbot use.…”
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Ecological restoration in valley area of semiarid region damaged by shallow buried coal seam mining by Chen Puhao, Wang Jianbin, Wang Haiyan

“…Strengthening the monitoring of ecological changes plays an important role in optimizing mining methods and ecological restoration. …”
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Development of a reliable and efficient combined grinding and separation process for PVC-coated fabric waste by Chaouch, Walid, Msahli, Slah

“…While ample information exists on the recycling of pure PVC, a noticeable lack of information regarding PVC-coated fabrics has been identified in the literature.Therefore, the primary challenge lies in accomplishing a thorough separation between PET fibers and PVC powder while simultaneously ensuring the optimal recovery of small PVC particles. This separation is crucial for maintaining the quality and purity of the resulting materials.The effectiveness and efficiency of this process were evaluated through a comprehensive analysis that incorporated qualitative and quantitative studies.For the qualitative study, an optical microscope was utilized to provide a rapid and non-destructive approach for evaluating the overall properties of the samples. …”
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Flexi-Bar Training for Restoring Muscle Strength in Postpartum Women: A Pre-Post design by Aishwarya Nitin Sonwane, Shrajal Shetty, Sakshi Shekhar

“…Further research with larger samples and longer follow up periods is needed to determine optimal training protocols and explore the potential benefits of FB training. …”
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Differential phase angle spectrum for liquid detection in functionalized surface roughness polymeric electrode by Gomez-Sanchez John Alexander, Bueno Luciano de Souza Ribero

“…Structural designs are optimized to enhance functionalities such as adhesion, catalytic activity, and the reduction of interface energy. …”
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Dual Role Conflict and Resilience of Working Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Siti Rohmaturrosyidah Ratnawati, Restu Yulia Hidayatul Umah

“…The results showed that: 1) all eight working mothers experienced dual role conflict in the form of time-based conflict and strain-based conflict, especially during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic; 2) efforts that have been made by working mothers to be resilient in undergoing both roles during the Covid-19 pandemic represent seven aspects of forming individual resilience, namely, emotion regulation, impulse control, causal analysis, self-efficacy, optimism, empathy, and reaching out. These findings emphasize the need for support for working mothers facing various challenges and difficulties in difficult times, such as a pandemic. …”
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Effects of Maillard Reaction Durations on the Physicochemical and Emulsifying Properties of Chickpea Protein Isolate by Shanshan Zhang, Yibo Liu, Wenhui Wu

“…Glycosylation increased the emulsifying activity index (EAI) and emulsifying stability index (ESI) of the CPI to 145.33 m²/g and 174.51 min, respectively. Optimal emulsions were achieved at a protein concentration of 1.5 wt% and a 10% volume fraction of the oil phase. …”
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Utilization of a Novel Low-Cost Gibto (Lupinus Albus) Seed Peel Waste for the Removal of Malachite Green Dye: Equilibrium, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies by Adugna Nigatu Alene, Gietu Yirga Abate, Adere Tarekegne Habte, Desiew Mekuanint Getahun

“…The effects of operational parameters such as pH (4) for ALAPW and pH (6) for RLAPW, adsorbent dose (0.2 g), initial dye concentration (30 mg/L), contact time (60 min), and temperature (298 K) were optimized. The experimental data well fitted with the Freundlich adsorption isotherm with the adsorption capacity of 7.3 mg/g for activated Lupinus albus seed peel waste (ALAPW) and Sips isotherm for raw Lupinus albus seed peel waste (RLAPW) with the adsorption capacity of 6.6 mg/g. …”
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Impact analysis of tunnel crossing pile foundation at different angles by Zhongxi Tian, Zhiyu Zhang, Guangzhan Zhang, Xiangjun Shan, Wanrong Liu

“…The above conclusions have important engineering significance for determining the optimal angle of shield tunneling through the pile foundation and realizing the minimum impact on the surrounding soil and pile foundation during the crossing.…”
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Robust PLS Prediction Model for Saikosaponin A in Bupleurum chinense DC. Coupled with Granularity-Hybrid Calibration Set by Zhisheng Wu, Min Du, Xinyuan Shi, Bing Xu, Yanjiang Qiao

“…Local partial least squares model was constructed separately for every kind of samples, and data-preprocessing techniques were performed to optimize calibration model. The 65-mesh model exhibited the best prediction ability with root mean of square error of prediction (RMSEP) = 0.492 mg·g−1, correlation coefficient RP=0.9221, and relative predictive determinant (RPD) = 2.58. …”
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Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention in the Female Athlete by Lucy O'Sullivan, Jamie Preszler, Miho Tanaka

“…Existing literature on hamstring injury prevention shows consistent use of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise and balance exercises may reduce the risk of sustaining an HSI in both males and females, though more studies are needed to ascertain the optimal regimen for injury prevention in the female athlete population specifically. …”
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A Panel of Blood Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attacks by Daisy Guamán-Pilco, Elena Palà, Marcel Lamana-Vallverdú, Anna Penalba, Paula García-Rodríguez, Marta Rubiera, Alejandro Bustamante, Soledad Pérez-Sánchez, Joan Montaner

“…We compared the groups, examined the effects of the biomarkers via logistic regression, compared models with likelihood ratio tests, assessed predictive accuracy with receiver operating characteristic analysis, and optimized cutoff values with the PanelomiX algorithm. …”
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Risk factors for lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis in patients with rectal neuroendocrine tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ziyue Chen, Dajian Zhu

“…A comprehensive evaluation of these risk factors and imaging findings is recommended to tailor personalized treatment strategies that optimize survival outcomes and improve quality of life.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42024581891.…”
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Use of Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Organic Carbon and Nitrogen in Soil from Hyperspectral Imagery in Laboratory by Manuela Ortega Monsalve, Mario Cerón-Muñoz, Luis Galeano-Vasco, Marisol Medina-Sierra

“…The presence of these nutrients at acceptable levels can create an optimal environment for the development of crops of interest. …”
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Kinematic Analysis and Motion Simulation of a 2D Cable Robot Designed for Greenhouse Applications by Hassan Masoudi, Ali Madadi Kahkesh

“…Kinematic and dynamic modelling of robots is essential to develop the control algorithms and optimize their movement. In this research, the kinematic analysis of a two-dimensional laboratory cable robot, which is being developed for agricultural applications, and the results of its movement simulation in Simscape Multibody environment of MATLAB software are presented. …”
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Strength, extent and duration of secondary hyperalgesia induced by high-frequency electrical stimulation of the foot compared to the volar forearm of healthy human volunteers. by Louisien Lebrun, Cédric Lenoir, Caterina Leone, Emanuel N van den Broeke, Ombretta Caspani, Andreas Schilder, Bernhard Pelz, Andrea Truini, Rolf-Detlef Treede, André Mouraux

“…HFS consisted in five 1-s trains of 100 Hz pulses (inter-train interval: 10 s; intensity: 20x detection threshold) delivered via a novel electrode optimized for stimulation of different body sites (ten 0.25 mm pins in a 5-mm circle). …”
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Evaluation of snow-drifting influencing factors and susceptibility of transportation infrastructure lines by Pengxiang Li, Aiying Gao, Mingzhou Bai, Shumao Qiu

“…The WOE (Weight of Evidence) model was selected as the base evaluation model, and the BP-GA algorithm was applied to optimize the weights of evaluation indicators. This led to the establishment of a susceptibility evaluation index system for snow-drifting disasters, improving both the computational efficiency and the accuracy of the evaluation model. …”
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