Predicting the Birth Delivery Mode: Uncovering the Link Between EHG Topological Features and BMI by Rubana Hoque Chowdhury, Quazi Delwar Hossain, Mohiuddin Ahmad

“…The obtained results assist obstetricians in selecting the optimal birth delivery mode, hence minimizing unnecessary cesarean sections, complications, and emergency medical interventions.…”
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Development and Application of a Cost–Effective Analytical Method for Hydrofluorocarbons Using Preconcentrator–Gas Chromatograph–Mass Spectrometer by Yujiro Ichikawa, Yukiko Ono, Kouki Sasaka

“…Therefore, we successfully developed a measurement method for six components of HFCs (HFC–23, HFC–32, HFC–125, HFC–134a, HFC–143a, and HFC–152a) with high atmospheric concentrations in various parts of the world by optimizing measurement parameters such as the sample transfer volume and rate, module cooling temperatures, the injection time, the GC oven temperature program, and the monitored ions of a commercially available preconcentrator–GC–MS. …”
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Learning everyday multitasking activities-An online survey about people's experiences and opinions. by Aina Digaeva, Daniel T Bishop, Andre J Szameitat

“…Understanding of how MT is learned could enable optimizing learning regimes for tasks and occupations that necessitate frequent MT. …”
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Prevalence Of Suboptimal Health Status Amongst General Population of Residential Area, Heavy Industries Taxila, Taxila by Aashi Mughal, Anwar Bibi, Mehwish Riaz, Roma Salman, Nadia Nisar, Mohsin Raza

“…In our sample,86(21.5%) had suboptimal health with a mean age of 29.96±9.3 years. Sub-optimal Health status was found to be significantly associated with gender(0.005), age(0.006), working status (0.015)and occupation(0.000). …”
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Efficacy and safety assessment of propranolol tablets vs. oral solution for infantile hemangioma: a retrospective study in China by Wenting Chen, Hua Qian, Qi Sun, Shan Zhang, Lei Zhu, Yafen Wu, Yingying Qian, Bingbing Wang, Wei Li

“…However, propranolol has different formulations and there is no consensus on the optimal formulation for IHs. The propranolol oral solution was not used in China until 2022.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of propranolol tablets and an oral solution in infants with high-risk IH.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 234 consecutive patients with a clinical diagnosis of high-risk IH who were treated with propranolol between August 2018 and February 2023 (propranolol tablets, 168 patients; propranolol oral solution, 66 patients). …”
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An Investigation on the Influences of Construction Schemes on Backfilling the River-Crossing Section of a Utility Tunnel by Jin-Kun Huang, Zhao-Xiang Lu, Wan-Yun Yin, Ren-Cai Jin, Yuan-Di Qian, Si-Dong Shen, Lei Wang

“…Based on the simulation results and the actual engineering situation, the optimal schemes for utility tunnel backfill construction were determined. …”
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Performance characteristics of shell and tube heat exchanger using sectoral baffle by Jacob Kolawole Adebayo, Ademola Adebukola Dare, Moses Omolayo Petinrin

“…This study underscores the importance of baffle design in optimizing heat transfer performance in shell and tube heat exchangers.…”
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Achieving near-zero energy in hot climates: Retrofitting building envelopes for existing homes by Mohammed A Aloshan

“…The subsequent phase involved analysing 128 cases to determine the optimal configuration of the building's outer shell, considering key design variables like windows glazing, local shading devices and thermal insulation. …”
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Prekonsepsiyonel Dönemdeki Kadınların Sağlık Davranışları Değişim Aşamaları (Transteoretik Model): Randomize Kontrollü Çalışma by Melek Gülsün Özentürk, Yasemin Erkal Aksoy

“…Amaç: Prekonsepsiyonel bakım, gebelik planlayan ya da gebelik düşünmeyen bir kadının sağlığını, sağlık davranışlarını ve bilgilerini optimize etmek olarak tanımlanabilir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; hiç gebelik yaşamamış, gebelik düşünen kadınlara verilen eğitimin kadınlardaki sağlık davranışları değişim aşamalarına (transteoretik model) etkisinin incelenmesidir. …”
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Respiratory rehabilitation techniques for patients with cystic fibrosis: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xuefeng Chen, Xinyu Wang, Na Lin, Yilong Tang

“…Although various techniques have been developed and applied, there is currently no globally recognised optimal respiratory rehabilitation regimen. This study intends to conduct a network meta-analysis to comprehensively evaluate and compare the effectiveness of different respiratory rehabilitation techniques in CF patients.Methods and analysis The following key electronic bibliographic databases will be searched from inception to September 2024: Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Study of an Electrokinetic Micromanipulator for Biological Applications by Reza Hadjiaghaie Vafaie, Ali Fardi-Ilkhchy, Sobhan Sheykhivand, Sebelan Danishvar

“…AC electrothermal flow was studied for pumping and mixing applications, and the optimal model was extracted. The microfluidic chip was fabricated using two processes: electrode structure development on the chip and silicon mold fabrication in a cleanroom. …”
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The Microbial Activity in PM2.5 in Indoor Air: As an Index of Air Quality Level by Hanlin Chen, Rui Du, Weishan Ren, Sujian Zhang, Pengrui Du, Yongtao Zhang

“…In general, when the air quality was excellent, 20 minutes of ventilation achieved the optimal air exchange, but this duration should be reduced during polluted conditions. …”
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Environmental and geographic study of betanin accumulation in promising red beet accessions from the VIR collection by D. V. Sokolova

“…The dynamics of pigment accumulation can be both positive and negative. The optimal zone for growing the studied accession is Leningrad Province, where the highest content of betanin was observed. …”
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Experimental investigation of gas seepage characteristics in coal seams under gas-water-stress function by Zunguo Zhang, Chao Tang, Yi Chen, Yongqiang Chen, Honghu Zhang, Yifu Zhang

“…The research outcomes can establish a basis for optimizing gas recovery from coal seams.…”
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Maturity of knowledge management evaluation in organizational units using Data Envelopment Analysis by Nazila Adabavazeh, Mehrzad Navabakhsh

“…An input-oriented data envelopment analysis model was used to determine the highest efficiency ratio and to intervene in the optimal weighting of inputs and outputs of other decision-making units for the unit under study. …”
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Automated delamination detection in concrete bridge decks using 1D-CNN and GPR data by Ahmed Elseicy, Mercedes Solla, Henrique Lorenzo

“…Two techniques were evaluated and compared to identify the optimal approach. The results demonstrate that the A-scan data, when combined with the average filter, significantly improves the detection performance with a 0.9940 weighted average F1 score compared to the raw A-scan only with a 0.7735 weighted average F1-score. …”
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Ecofriendly remediation of cadmium, lead, and zinc using dead cells of Microcystis aeruginosa by Mohamad S. Abdelkarim, Mohamed H. H. Ali, Doaa A. Kassem

“…Key factors influencing the adsorption process were examined. Under optimal conditions—pH 6, a biosorbent dose of 0.3 g, contact time of 90 min, primary metal level of 100 mg/L and temperature of 35 °C (313K)—a maximum removal efficiency exceeding 90% was achieved. …”
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Mathematical Training ofEngineers in the Context of Transition to FSES 3++ by S. A. Tatianenko, E. S. Chizhikova

“…The article determines an optimal content of the studied sections of mathematical disciplines necessary for the successful mastering of the curriculum of the field. …”
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Comparison of Force Decay of Two Different Types of Elastomeric Chains with the Use of Different Types of Mouth Washes – An In vitro Study by Rahul Pawar, Tanmoy Majumder, Shalini Singh, Dip G. Choudhury, Md Kamal Hassan, Swati Mrinal

“…Understanding the effect of various mouthwash solutions on elastomeric chains is crucial to optimize orthodontic treatment outcomes and maintain the desired level of force over time. …”
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Optimum Configuration of Solar PV Topologies for DC Microgrid Connected to the Longhouse Communities in Sarawak, Malaysia by Mohd R. M. Sharip, Ahmed M. A. Haidar, Aaron C. Jimel

“…As the solar PV system is a DC source and most of the appliances in longhouse communities could be operated using DC source, an opportunity to design a microgrid with high reliability and efficiency would be achieved by the implementation of an optimal DC microgrid configuration. With this aim, the paper proposes a multiple-source DC microgrid configuration for the longhouse communities in Sarawak. …”
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