Diagnostic Value of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays Combined with Multiple Indicators for Tuberculous Peritonitis by Xidong He, Yuanxue Gao, Qi Liu, Zhifang Zhao, Wanhang Deng, Hong Yang

“…The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve for the QuantiFERON-TB test was 0.851 (95% confidence interval: 0.799–0.903), and the optimal cutoff value was 0.55 IU/mL, which corresponds to a sensitivity and specificity of 86.30% and 80.00%, respectively. …”
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Use of Ceramic-Industry Wastewater in Sandy Subgrade Stabilization by Deep Mixing Method by Hamed Heidari Forozabadi, Mohammad Khabiri, Kazem Barkhordari Bafghi, Dabessa Ayantu Miti Ku

“…In the first stage, the potential of off-site production by the factories and the advantages of using it were investigated. The optimal mixing plan was then obtained by performing a UCS test on samples that were made with different amounts of cement and wastewater. …”
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Spectroscopic, quantum chemical, and topological calculations of the phenylephrine molecule using density functional theory by Mukesh Khadka, Manoj Sah, Raju Chaudhary, Suresh Kumar Sahani, Kameshwar Sahani, Binay Kumar Pandey, Digvijay Pandey

“…Abstract In this work, Density Functional Theory (DFT) on Gaussian 09 W software was utilized to investigate the phenylephrine (PE) molecule (C9H13NO2). Firstly, the optimized structure of the PE molecule was obtained using B3LYP/6-311 + G (d, p) and CAM-B3LYP/6-311 + G (d, p) basis sets. …”
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Synergistic therapeutic approach for hemorrhoids: integrating mesenchymal stem cells with diosmin-hesperidin to target tissue edema and inflammation by M. Hidayat Budi Kusumo, Adi Prayitno, Soetrisno ., Abdurahman Laqif

“…Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the intricate mechanisms and optimize MSC-based therapies for clinical applications in hemorrhoidal disease management.…”
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Method for Identifying Abnormal Hot Spots on the Surface of Composite Insulators by LIU Yao

“…Using the maximum inter class variance method to segment the thermal image of composite insulators, the average gray level of the thermal image of composite insulators is calculated, and the optimal threshold to partition the pixels in the thermal image of composite insulators is obtained. …”
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Mapping Abandoned Cultivated Land in China: Implications for Grain Yield Improvement by Guanghui Jiang, Wenqiu Ma, Yuling Li, Dingyang Zhou, Tao Zhou

“…In the future, policy tools such as fallowing, land conversion, high farmland construction standards, and subsidies should be used to implement differentiated land use policies and optimize the spatial pattern of cultivated land use.…”
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The Impact of Intracoronary Imaging on PCI Outcomes in Cases Utilising Rotational Atherectomy: An Analysis of 8,417 Rotational Atherectomy Cases from the British Cardiovascular Int... by Majd B. Protty, Sean Gallagher, Andrew S. P. Sharp, Vasim Farooq, Mohaned Egred, Peter O’Kane, Peter Ludman, Mamas A Mamas, Tim Kinnaird

“…There is increasing evidence supporting the use of intracoronary imaging to optimize the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Causal Analysis and Prevention Strategies for Safety Risks in Prefabricated Building Construction Based on Accident Data and Complex Network Theory by Wei Liu, Xiao Luo, Baojun Liang, Junhao Xie

“…In response to these findings, this article proposes strategies, such as strengthening safety training, regular hidden danger inspections, and optimizing on-site management, to reduce construction safety risks and promote the sustainable development of the construction industry.…”
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Nomogram prediction of overall survival in breast cancer patients post-surgery: integrating SEER database and multi-center evidence from China by Yufen Zheng, Yuan Yuan, Minya Jin, Chunlong Wu

“…Decision curve analysis showed that the nomogram provided maximum net benefit across all validation cohorts.ConclusionThe nomogram developed in this study integrates multiple clinicopathological features and provides a convenient and accurate tool for predicting individualized OS in breast cancer patients. This tool can optimize treatment strategies and improve patient prognosis.…”
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Removal of Nitrate Nitrogen in Groundwater by Attapulgite Loaded with Nano-Zero-Valent Iron by Yangyang Zhang, Yunfeng Tan, Bo Zu, Xiaotian Zhang, Chunli Zheng, Zishen Lin, Fei He, Kejun Chen

“…The results showed that the optimal removal rate of the composite was 78.61%, which is higher than that using the same amount of ATP, iron powder, and nZVI. …”
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Simulation of the Operation of a Borehole Groundwater Intake with an Annular Prefabricated Conduit by V. V. Veremenyuk, V. V. Ivashechkin, V. I. Krytskaya

“…The absence of algorithms for calculating the ring prefabricated conduit with non-fixed flow rates at the well connection points complicates the hydraulic calculation, and, hence, finding the optimal water intake option. The article presents an algorithm for the hydraulic calculation of a water intake with a single-ring prefabricated conduit, which is based on the equation for the equality of pressure losses when water moves from the point of separation of two flows to the prefabricated unit along various paths and the continuity equation. …”
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New Approach for Tracking, Monitoring, and Diagnosing Faults in a Photovoltaic System in Real Time: An Experimental and Case Study by Leila Boucerredj, Ali Khechekhouche, Nadir Benalia, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Julio Cesar Costa Campos

“…On June 19, 2023, with a high temperature of 32°C, the system achieved a peak output power of 600W under optimal conditions, validating its efficiency in energy generation. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Bivalirudin versus Unfractionated Heparin Monotherapy in Patients with CAD and DM Undergoing PCI: A Retrospective Observational Study by Jing Li, Sanbao Chen, Sicong Ma, Mingque Yang, Zizhao Qi, Kun Na, Miaohan Qiu, Yi Li, Yaling Han

“…Introduction. Optimal anticoagulants for patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are unclear. …”
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Labor Epidural Analgesia to Cesarean Section Anesthetic Conversion Failure: A National Survey by Neel Desai, Andrew Gardner, Brendan Carvalho

“…If conversion of labor epidural analgesia to cesarean delivery anesthesia fails, the anesthesiologist can be confronted with a challenging clinical dilemma. Optimal management of a failed epidural top up continues to be debated in the absence of best practice guidelines. …”
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Removal of As Using Chitosan–Montmorillonite Composite: Sorptive Equilibrium and Kinetics by Ansar Anjum, Chand K. Seth, Monika Datta

“…Desorption of As 3+ from the sorbents was optimized using potassium dihydrogen phosphate, wherein 0.1 M of the desorbate was found to be an appreciable regenerating agent supporting the reusability of the sorbent up to three cycles, retaining 4402 μg g −1 of the metal ion.…”
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Medication non-adherence and its predictors among patients with bipolar disorder in Northwest Ethiopia by Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Endalamaw Aschale Mihiretie, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Eyayaw Ashete Belachew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm

“…Abstract While pharmacotherapy is the primary approach for treating patients with bipolar disorder, non-adherence is the most common barrier preventing these patients from achieving optimal medication effectiveness. This study aimed to assess medication non-adherence and its predictors among patients with bipolar disorder in Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Risk assessment method for the organization of environmental safety in the sphere of residential and industrial construction by A. N. Larionov, E. E. Smirnova

“…The authors faced the task to find the optimal distribution of funds aimed at reducing the probability of occurrence of environmental risk, and funds for preventing possible environmental damage, as well as to analyze and compare methods for determining the amount of risk during the design and construction of facilities. …”
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Intelligent prediction and understanding of self-shrinkage in ultra-high performance concrete based on machine learning by Ji Hao, Wenbin Jiao, Xinpo Xie, Dula Man, Shengwei Huang

“…This study employed grid search to optimize the training of five models: RF, XGBoost, CatBoost, NGBoost, and LightGBM. …”
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Pooled prevalence and subgroup variations of Tetralogy of Fallot among children and adolescents with congenital heart defect in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-ana... by Biniam Endale Geleta, Abay Mulu

“…Identifying the true scope of Tetralogy of Fallot burden may help policymakers and healthcare providers to prioritize interventions, optimize resource allocation, and potentially improve its outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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What is the learning effect of video review in postgraduate medical education: a systematic review by Marieke Robbrecht, Myriam Van Winckel, Antonius Mulder, Mieke Embo

“…However, it is mostly not tailored to the specific learning needs of residents, and there is a lack of information regarding its optimal integration with other learning methods and within distinct clinical contexts. …”
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