Effectiveness of bulking agents in managing stress and mixed urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alma Dhiani Paramita, Fiqih Faizara Ustadi, Jennifer Susanto, Moch. Afrizal Ansori, Eighty Mardiyan Kurniawati, Tri Hastono Setyo Hadi

“…Ho­wever, the review highlights the necessity for well-designed randomized controlled trials to further assess the long-term efficacy and safety of these treatments, ultimately aiming to optimize patient outcomes.…”
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Online Structural Health Monitoring and Parameter Estimation for Vibrating Active Cantilever Beams Using Low-Priced Microcontrollers by Gergely Takács, Ján Vachálek, Boris Rohal’-Ilkiv

“…The modest computing power of the microcontroller and automated code generation designates the proposed system only for very flexible structures, with a first dominant resonant frequency under 4 Hz; however, a code-optimized version certainly allows much stiffer structures or more complicated models on the same hardware.…”
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A Data-Driven Fault Prediction Method for Nuclear Power Systems Based on End-to-End Deep Learning Framework by Lu Chao, Chunbing Wang, Shuai Chen, Qizhi Duan, Hongyun Xie

“…Usually, the network structure model used in fault diagnosis and prediction requires professional design, which may cost a lot of time and make it difficult to achieve optimal results. For this purpose, we present an end-to-end deep network for nuclear power system prediction (EDN-NPSP), which can automatically mine the transient features of various detection data in the NPS at the current moment through heterogeneous convolution kernels that can increase the receptive field and then predict the feature evolution results of the NPS in the future through a special deep CNN. …”
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Influence of graphite tailings on the mechanical performance, of ultra-high performance concrete by Jialun Sun, Ming Sun, Anshuang Su, Xiaojian Gao

“…Microscopic analysis reveals that GT enhances the hydration reactions and optimizes the pore structure, thus enhancing the mechanical properties of UHPC. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Benzene and Toluene from Aqueous Environments by Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles: Kinetics and Isotherm Studies by Leili Mohammadi, Edris Bazrafshan, Meissam Noroozifar, Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam, Farahnaz Barahuie, Davoud Balarak

“…By using the Langmuir model, we measured the highest adsorption capacity to be 100.24 mg/g for benzene and 111.31 mg/g for toluene. Under optimal conditions, adsorption efficiency was 98.7% and 92.5% for benzene and toluene, respectively. …”
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Rare Encounter Behind the Ear: Unveiling Kimura Disease in the Postaural Region by Divya Nayani, Siddhartha Nyathani, Rahul Kumar Pitale Ashok

“…Given its benign nature, optimal management lacks consensus. Case Report: Presented is a case of Kimura disease in the postauricular region, treated with surgical excision under local anesthesia. …”
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Comparison between the WNBA and WEL: differences and key performance indicators in top women basketball leagues by Jorge Lorenzo Calvo, Rafael Manuel Navarro Barragán, Carlos Serrano Luengo, Guillermo Muñoz Andradas

“… Introduction: This study focused on comparing performance between the WNBA and the Euroleague Women, identifying key variables to optimize key strategies in women's basketball. Objective: To establish a comparison between the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Euroleague Women (WEL) in different phases of the season (regular season and playoffs). …”
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Using Generative Adversarial Networks for the synthesis of emotional facial expressions in virtual educational environments by William Villegas-Ch, Alexandra Maldonado Navarro, Araceli Mera-Navarrete

“…In response to this problem, we propose fine-tuning the GAN discriminator. This tuning optimizes the discriminator’s ability to identify the minor details in facial expressions by using perceptual losses, allowing for better differentiation between the generated emotions, reducing classification errors, and improving precision in difficult-to-represent emotions. …”
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Modeling the adoption of urban air mobility based on technology acceptance and risk perception theories: A case study on flying cars by Sangen Hu, Zikang Huang, Ke Wang, Haiyuan Lin, Mingyang Pei

“…As the study concludes, despite general optimism, public acceptance of flying cars is strongly influenced by factors such as cost, safety, and privacy concerns play crucial roles in public acceptance. …”
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Role of Active Site and CO2‐Interacting Surface Species in Dry Reforming of Methane over Strontium Promoted Ni Catalyst Supported by Lanthanum‐Zirconia by Kenit Acharya, Ahmed S. Al‐Fatesh, Anis H. Fakeeha, Ahmed E. Abasaeed, Othman Alothman, Hammad Ahmad Jan, Naif Alarifi, Jehad K. Abu‐Dahrieh, Dr. Rawesh Kumar

“…Additionally, the catalysts attain higher reducibility under oxidizing gas (CO2) and reducing gas (H2) during the DRM reaction. For optimal hydrogen yield of approximately 60 % within 420 minutes of operation over Ni2Sr/LaZr catalyst, a balance between the population of active site Ni and CO2‐interacting surface species is necessary.…”
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Analysis on Link Travel Time Estimation considering Time Headway Based on Urban Road RFID Data by Jian Gu, Miaohua Li, Linghua Yu, Shun Li, Kejun Long

“…A typical vehicle analysis method based on link travel time similarity is proposed, and the theoretical formula is optimized, respectively. Then, an estimation formula based on maximum travel time similarity and an estimation formula based on maximum travel time confidence interval similarity are proposed, respectively. …”
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4,5-Diamino-2-Thiouracil-Powered Dual-Mode Biosensor for Sensitive, Nonenzymatic Determination of Saliva Uric Acid Levels by Zipeng Wu, Lingyan Cheng, Shuhua Cai, Baochang Su, Yaowei Chen, Chunzong Cai, Weijin Guo, Dong Ma, Xin Cui

“…The limit of detection was determined to be 11.3 and 6.6 μM for the dual-mode biosensor, leveraging the unique structure of DT to optimize reaction kinetics. Moreover, the sensor exhibited excellent anti-interference capabilities and demonstrated potential for detecting a wide range of uric acid concentrations in complex samples, thereby reducing the need for extensive sample dilution and complex material synthesis procedures. …”
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In Vitro Differentiation of First Trimester Human Umbilical Cord Perivascular Cells into Contracting Cardiomyocyte-Like Cells by Peter Szaraz, Matthew Librach, Leila Maghen, Farwah Iqbal, Tanya A. Barretto, Shlomit Kenigsberg, Andrée Gauthier-Fisher, Clifford L. Librach

“…Mesenchymal stromal cell- (MSC-) based cell therapy is a promising option to replace invasive interventions. However the optimal cell type providing significant cardiac regeneration after MI is yet to be found. …”
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Perubahan Kurikulum di Indonesia: Dinamika Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 menuju Kurikulum Merdeka di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah by Titi Anriani, Nining Surya Ningsih, Putri Sekar Sari, Esty Cahyaningsih, Sedya Santosa

“…Tujuannya adalah agar madrasah dapat menerapkan berbagai jenis kurikulum di masa depan dengan baik dan optimal. …”
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Tumor Reduction with Pazopanib in a Patient with Recurrent Lumbar Chordoma by Maurício Fernando Silva Almeida Ribeiro, Micelange Carvalho de Sousa, Samir Abdallah Hanna, Marcos Vinicius Calfat Maldaun, Ceci Obara Kurimori, Luiz Guilherme Cernaglia Aureliano de Lima, Romulo Loss Mattedi, Rodrigo Ramella Munhoz

“…Although often classified as low-grade neoplasms, its locally infiltrative behavior may result in significant morbidity and mortality. Optimal surgical resection may be curative, but up to 50% of the cases relapse within 5 years, and currently there are no systemic treatments approved in this setting. …”
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Impact of station number and duration time per station on the reliability of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) scores: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qiyun Peng, Jiani Luo, Chunyan Wang, Lei Chen, Shenglan Tan

“…The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine the optimal station number and duration time per station of OSCE to achieve good reliability. …”
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Dual‐Modal Sensing Skin Adaptive to Daylight, Darkness, and Ultraviolet Light for Simultaneous Full‐Field Deformation Measurement and Mechanoluminescence Responses by Suman Timilsina, Cheol Woo Jo, Kwang Ho Lee, Kee‐Sun Sohn, Ji Sik Kim

“…Uniaxial tension tests demonstrate the superior performance of ML‐DIC skins with CNTs compared with pristine SAO skins, with the skin subjected to 48 h of CNT dispersion exhibiting optimal performance. Further investigations focus on ML emission and DIC measurements near the crack‐tip vicinity of static and propagating cracks as well as on surfaces above subsurface cracks. …”
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Using selective NIR wavelengths in portable devices to evaluate the chemical composition of cattle feeds by Lorenzo Serva, Luisa Magrin, Giovanni Chillemi, Giorgio Marchesini, Daniele Pietrucci, Francesco Renzi, Riccardo Valentini, Igino Andrighetto, Marco Milanesi

“…Reducing the spectral data helps prevent multicollinearity issues, enabling the use of a minimal–optimal problem approach and supporting the development of a targeted and cost-effective instrument. …”
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3D Printed Multi‐Cavity Soft Actuator with Integrated Motion and Sensing Functionalities via Bio‐Inspired Interweaving Foldable Endomysium by Zhonggui Fang, Shaowu Tang, Yinyin Su, Xiaohuang Liu, Sicong Liu, Juan Yi, Zheng Wang, Jian S. Dai

“…A bio‐inspired interweaving foldable endomysium (BIFE) is introduced to construct and reinforce the multicavity chamber with optimized purposive foldability, enabling 3D printing single‐material fabrication. …”
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Process mining applications in healthcare: a systematic literature review by Lerina Aversano, Martina Iammarino, Antonella Madau, Giuseppe Pirlo, Gianfranco Semeraro

“…Its diffusion is driven by increasing digitalization and the availability of large quantities of clinical data, enabling hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations to optimize workflows, reduce operational costs, and improve asset management. …”
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