Enhanced image processing and storage for defect evaluation in BIM of inspected steel bridges by Dogan Karluklu, Cecilia Rinaldi, Marianna Crognale, Lucia Figuli, Vincenzo Gattulli

“…The study focuses on optimizing human-operated inspection procedures by incorporating advanced technologies, such as image processing techniques for defect identification in a digital environment, and integrating defect information into Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. …”
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Association of CHA2DS2-VASC Score with in-Hospital Cardiovascular Adverse Events in Patients with Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Caoyang Fang, Zhenfei Chen, Jing Zhang, Xiaoqin Jin, Mengsi Yang

“…The CHA2DS2-VASc score was higher in the MACE group than in the non-MACE group (P<0.05), and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the CHA2DS2-VASc score was an independent risk factor for MACE events during hospitalization in STEMI patients (OR = 1.391, 95%CI 1.044–1.853, P=0.024); ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve (AUC) of the CHA2DS2-VASc score was 0.744, the sensitivity was 0.64, the specificity was 0.694, and the optimal cutoff value was 3.5 in predicting the risk of MACE events during hospitalization in STEMI patients. …”
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High-Performance Multi-Object Tracking for Autonomous Driving in Urban Scenarios With Heterogeneous Embedded Boards by Alessio Medaglini, Biagio Peccerillo, Sandro Bartolini

“…We compare our solution against a highly optimized multi-core version and show that we are able to trigger significant performance speedups (up to <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$7.19\times $ </tex-math></inline-formula>) in all power-modes, sometimes even surpassing the CPU reference with the GPU in a lower-power operating mode.…”
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The never-ending story of public administration reform in Slovenia (from 1991 to further development) by Polona Kovač

“…The recommendations that Slovenia can deliver in conducting public administration reform to ensure optimal results are today the following: orientation towards users, effectiveness and efficiency, openness, adequate rewarding of civil servants, optimisation and informatisation of working processes, involvement in international networks, awareness of public administration doings’ impacts in national economy, consistent political support, long-term strategic planning.…”
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Heat transport efficiency in rheology of radiated casson material due to porous shrinking cylinder by Muhammad Yasir, N. Ameer Ahammad, Aisha M. Alqahtani, Yahia Said

“…These findings add important insights into optimizing heat transport in modern systems of engineering.…”
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Predictive performance of emergency department-specific variables on COVID-19 pneumonia by Hann-Yee Tan, Mathew Yeo, Xin-Ying Tay, Michael Fung, Ranjeev Kumar, Say-Tat Ooi, Lina Amirah, Chalani Udhyami Ubeynarayana, Desmond Mao

“…ROC curve analysis showed that CRP of 23.3 mg/L was the optimal cut-off for predicting pneumonia. Conclusion: Older age, higher CRP and CRX findings are associated with COVID-19 pneumonia, ICU admission and death. …”
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Is there a role for acromioclavicular (AC) joint capsular repair and reconstruction in high-grade AC separations? A systematic review by Al-Achraf Khoriati, Tony Antonios, Zien Alabdin Fozo, Aliya Choudhury, Magnus Arnander, Eyiyemi Pearse, Duncan Tennent

“…The biomechanical studies provide evidence of increased translational and rotational stability with ACJ repair and reconstruction, but the optimal technique has not been identified. Conclusion: ACJ repair and reconstruction, in addition to CC repair, results in improved biomechanical and functional outcomes and should be considered when treating high-grade ACJ injuries. …”
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Effect of Superchilling on Preservation, Ripening and Senescence of Broad Bean Seeds by LI Die, LI Haiyan, ZHONG Shihong, FU Yuansheng, LI Meiqing, ZHANG Haiwei

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the optimal superchilling temperature was −3 ℃. Superchilling storage at −3 ℃ slowed down the elevation of PPO and PAL activities, maintained a higher POD activity, and delayed the generation of starch and soluble protein as well as the accumulation and the rate of change of total phenol content in broad bean seeds. …”
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A re-look at the modified Ryan regression scoring system in esophageal cancer—validation of prognostic significance and comparison with other less commonly used systems by Paromita Roy, Rupanita Biswal, Sayali N. Honap, Robin Thambudorai, Tapesh Bhattacharyya, Indranil Mallick

“…Conclusion: Though the inter-rater concordance was optimal for all the TRG systems studied, only the mRCRG system showed prognostic significance, while the commonly used modified Ryan system did not. …”
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Development of cure kinetics models for drying nitrile-butadiene rubber latex film with computational fluid dynamics simulation by Chakrit Suvanjumrat, Kittipos Loksupapaiboon

“…The proposed solver serves as a valuable tool for estimating optimal conditions in the curing process of rubber-coated films on complicated shapes of dipped products, such as rubber gloves, facilitating further research.…”
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Experimental stand for physical modelling of flows in the flow path of hydraulic turbines by G. V. Orekhov, M. K. Sklyadnev

“…An experimental stand for modelling studies of vortex flows in the flow path of a hydraulic turbine, an optimal scheme for the arrangement of measuring equipment was developed and velocity distribution diagrams along and across the flow were obtained.Conclusions. …”
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Penambahan Lembaga Kementerian Sebagai Efisiensi dan Efektivitas Pemerintahan Menurut Teori Kelembagaan Negara by Delfina Gusman

“…Kedua, Efisiensi dan efektivitas dalam pembentukan suatu kelembagaan Kementerian bertujuan untuk dapat memberikan pelayanan Masyarakat yang baik sehingga kebutuhan hidup Masyarakat baik di pusat maupun daerah dapat optimal. Ketiga, penambahan kelembagaan Kementerian tidak terdapat relevansi untuk melaksanakan program pemerintahan yang lebih efisien maupun efektif bahkan sebaliknya, akan menimbulkan perilaku koruptif dalam jajaran penguasa dengan berdalih untuk mencapai target yang diraih dimasa mendatang. …”
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Energy Management in Microgrids Using Model-Free Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach by Odia A. Talab, Isa Avci

“…The problem is formulated as a Markov Decision Process (MDP) with well-defined objectives. To optimize decision-making, an actor-critic-based Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) algorithm is developed, leveraging reinforcement learning (RL) to adapt dynamically to changing system conditions. …”
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Preparation of Saccharomycopsis fibuligera Fuqu and Its Application in the Production of Xiaoqu Baijiu by LIU Xiao, HUANG Zhiguo, WEI Chunhui, REN Zhiqiang, XIE Jun, DENG Jie

“…The results showed that the optimal cultivation conditions for M1-Fuqu were 40% of water content, 28 ℃ of cultivation temperature, 6 mmol/100 g of initial acidity, and 48 h of cultivation time. …”
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Reinforcement Learning Based Stochastic Shortest Path Finding in Wireless Sensor Networks by Wenwen Xia, Chong Di, Haonan Guo, Shenghong Li

“…We evaluate the performance of path-finding algorithms using regret, which represents the cumulative reward difference between the practical path-finding algorithm and the optimal strategy that chooses the global stochastic shortest path every time. …”
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Using Different Angles of Rotating Blades Using the Finite Element Method by Hassan Ali Hassan, Ahmad Soheili Mehdizadeh

“…Due to the extensive research that has been done in the world in the field of manufacturing different types of rotators with a rotating agitator mechanism, therefore, it is necessary to study and optimize the rotator blades according to Iranian conditions. …”
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Motivations behind end-of-life care: a qualitative study of Iranian nurses’ experiences by Zahra Royani, Khadijeh Yazdi, Gholam Reza Mahmoodi-Shan

“…The main categories were: “The Foundations of professional care in nursing”, “Core Drivers in Optimal End-of-Life Care”, “Family Involvement in End-of-Life Care”, “Incorporating Spiritualism in Care” and “Dominant motivational Issues Within the Caregiving Atmosphere”. …”
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Fitting Tips and Visual Rehabilitation of Irregular Cornea with a New Design of Corneoscleral Contact Lens: Objective and Subjective Evaluation by Waleed Ali Abou Samra, Amani E. Badawi, Hanem Kishk, Ayman Abd El ghafar, Mohamed M. Elwan, Hossam Youssef Abouelkheir

“…Rose K2 XL lenses provide patients with irregular cornea with both quantitative and qualitative optimal visual function with high degree of patient comfort and satisfaction.…”
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A scoping review protocol on brain PaCO2 levels at altitude. by Hanna Tang, Laurel Charlesworth, Manoj Lalu, Brian Dewar, Risa Shorr, Dariush Dowlatshahi

“…Currently, there are no specific recommendations in stroke guidelines for optimizing altitude of aeromedical transportation to minimize the rate of ischemic burden. …”
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Evaluation and Prioritization of Islamic Financial Instruments (Sukuk) in Iran with a Focus on Risk Sharing by Mohammad Mahdi Askari, Mohammad Mahdi Kargozar, Hassan Hemmati

“…Multiple stakeholders are involved in the issuance process of these bonds, each with a defined role to optimize the process. Consequently, each stakeholder assumes certain risks throughout this process. …”
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