The power reliability event simulator tool (PRESTO): A novel approach to distribution system reliability analysis and applications by Sunhee Baik, Juan Pablo Carvallo, Galen L. Barbose, Will Gorman, Cesca Miller, Michael Spears

“…Our study demonstrates the practical applications of PRESTO, providing valuable insights into potential mitigation strategies including grid charging and optimizing battery size.© 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.…”
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Post-Diagnostic Aspirin Use in Breast Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Survival Outcomes with Trial Sequential Analysis Validation by Po-Huang Chen, Tung-Lung Yang, Hong-Jie Jhou, Hsu-Lin Lee, Ming-Shen Dai

“…Further randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these results and determine optimal dosing regimens for post-diagnostic use.…”
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Improving photovoltaic water pumping system performance with ANN-based direct torque control using real-time simulation by Ikram Saady, Btissam Majout, Ismail El Kafazi, Mohammed Karim, Badre Bossoufi, Najib El Ouanjli, Said Mahfoud, Ahmed Althobaiti, Thamer A. H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…On the one hand, ANN-based MPPT is implemented to ensure optimal performance of the PV array under varying irradiation levels. …”
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CBGS-YOLO: A Lightweight Network for Detecting Small Targets in Remote Sensing Images Based on a Double Attention Mechanism by Zhenyuan Wu, Di Wu, Ning Li, Wanru Chen, Jie Yuan, Xiangyue Yu, Yongqiang Guo

“…Hence, in this paper, we propose a lightweight remote-sensing image target detection network model, CBGS-YOLO, created by introducing the Ghost module to decrease the model parameters, applying the SPD-Conv module to optimize downsampling, and integrating the convolutional block attention module to enhance detection accuracy. …”
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Disparity of serum uric acid threshold for CKD among hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals by Bowen Zhu, Fang Li, Weidong Zhang, Shuan Zhao, Nana Song, Shi Jin, Ziyan Shen, Yufei Lu, Yang Li, Hong Liu

“…This study investigates the interactive effect of sUA and hypertension on CKD and identifies the optimal threshold of sUA among individuals with and without hypertension in the Chinese community population.Materials and methods The study included 4180 individuals aged 45–85 years, derived from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) between 2011 and 2015. …”
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PET-Assessed Metabolic Tumor Volume Across the Spectrum of Solid-Organ Malignancies: A Review of the Literature by Anusha Agarwal, Chase J. Wehrle, Sangeeta Satish, Paresh Mahajan, Suneel Kamath, Shlomo Koyfman, Wen Wee Ma, Maureen Linganna, Jamak Modaresi Esfeh, Charles Miller, David C. H. Kwon, Andrea Schlegel, Federico Aucejo

“…MTV may be used in conjunction with several existing and established clinical parameters to help inform risk stratification and treatment strategies and predict outcomes in cancer. Optimizing such volumetric parameters is paramount for advancing efforts to advance cancer care for our patients. …”
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An Ultra-Low-Power 2.4 GHz All-Digital Phase-Locked Loop With Injection-Locked Frequency Multiplier and Continuous Frequency Tracking by Muhammad Riaz Ur Rehman, Arash Hejazi, Imran Ali, Muhammad Asif, Seongjin Oh, Pervesh Kumar, Younggun Pu, Sang-Sun Yoo, Keum Cheol Hwang, Youngoo Yang, Yeonjae Jung, Hyungki Huh, Seokkee Kim, Joon-Mo Yoo, Kang-Yoon Lee

“…Inside the designed LC-DCO core, the power consumption is minimized by optimizing the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text{g}_{\mathrm {m}}~/\text{I}_{\mathrm {D}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and adjusting the power supply to 0.5 V. …”
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End-to-End Mandarin Speech Reconstruction Based on Ultrasound Tongue Images Using Deep Learning by Fengji Li, Fei Shen, Ding Ma, Jie Zhou, Shaochuan Zhang, Li Wang, Fan Fan, Tao Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Tomoki Toda, Haijun Niu

“…However, future research should concentrate on specific conditions of laryngectomees, aiming to enhance and optimize model performance. This will be achieved by enlarging training datasets, investigating the impact of ultrasound tongue imaging parameters, and further refining this method.…”
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Lifelong cardiovascular care in Turner syndrome: two cases with review of literature by Shun Moriguchi, Yuri Mukoyama, Fumihiko Takizawa, Atsushi Ogawa, Tetsushi Ogawa, Junko Ito, Yukishige Yanagawa, Chinatsu Komiyama, Rieko Niitsu, Tsuyoshi Isojima

“…Because almost all literature on cardiovascular complications in TS is cross-sectional, further information about longitudinal cardiovascular conditions is vital for optimal care for girls and women with TS. The two cases reported in this article provide significant information for improving lifelong cardiovascular health issues in TS.…”
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Effect of recycling on the time- and temperature-dependent mechanical properties of PP/MWCNT composite liner materials by Attila Bata, Péter Gerse, Krisztián Kun, Emese Slezák, Ferenc Ronkay

“…A novel method was applied in physical-mechanical measurements to evaluate MWCNT efficiency, predicting its effect across the temperature range typical for hydrogen-powered vehicles and determining the optimal filler content for maximum reinforcement efficiency. …”
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Fault diagnosis of a CNC hobbing cutter through machine learning using three axis vibration data by Nagesh Tambake, Bhagyesh Deshmukh, Sujit Pardeshi, Sachin Salunkhe, Robert Cep, Emad Abouel Nasr

“…Among these, the Ensemble model achieved perfect classification accuracy (100 %) with minimal computational cost, making it optimal for real-time applications. Explainable AI techniques, such as LIME and Shapley values, were employed to interpret model predictions, enhancing the system's transparency and reliability. …”
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Predicting home delivery and identifying its determinants among women aged 15–49 years in sub-Saharan African countries using a Demographic and Health Surveys 2016–2023: a machine... by Adem Tsegaw Zegeye, Binyam Chaklu Tilahun, Makida Fekadie, Eliyas Addisu, Birhan Wassie, Berihun Alelign, Mequannet Sharew, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Abdulaziz Kebede, Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala

“…The Shapley additive explanation features an importance plot optimized for random forest model to identifying the most predictors of home delivery. …”
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Integrating Information Gain and Chi-Square for Enhanced Malware Detection Performance by Fauzi Adi Rafrastara, Wildanil Ghozi, Ramadhan Rakhmat Sani, Lekso Budi Handoko, Abdussalam Abdussalam, Elkaf Rahmawan Pramudya, Faizal M. Abdollah

“…Some studies have also implemented various feature selection methods to optimize detection efficiency. However, they continue to struggle with false positives and false negatives, striving to reach zero tolerance in malware detection. …”
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Effects of soil management strategies based on different principles on soil microbial communities and the outcomes for plant health by Xing Zhou, Qian Zhang, Yuanyuan Yan, Jisong Qu, Jun Zhou, Jun Zhao, Jinbo Zhang, Zucong Cai, Chuanchao Dai, Xinqi Huang

“…Biological management optimized the bacterial and core microbiomes, leading to increased bacterial diversity and stimulated the growth of potential disease-suppressive agents, which contributed to resistance to F. oxysporum invasion and consistently prompted plant health. …”
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Theoretical evaluation of the impact of diverse treatment conditions by calculation of the tumor control probability (TCP) of simulated cervical cancer Hyperthermia-Radiotherapy (H... by Sergio Mingo Barba, Adela Ademaj, Dietmar Marder, Oliver Riesterer, Marco Lattuada, Rudolf M. Füchslin, Alke Petri-Fink, Stephan Scheidegger

“…This approach can be used to optimize HT treatments, design clinical trials, and interpret patient data.…”
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Organic iron at ultralow doses catalyzes hydrogen peroxide to eliminate cyanobacterial blooms: a study on algicidal effects and mechanisms under natural conditions by Yongdong Lin, Ziru Niu, Juan Li, Sijin Li, Hai Li, Lei Li

“…In contrast, organic iron, specifically the combination of H2O2, EDTANaFe, and light irradiation, demonstrates significant algicidal effects. The optimal dosages were identified as 10 mg/L for H2O2 and 3 mg/L for Fe3+.The limited efficacy of inorganic iron stems from the transformation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ ions via the Fenton reaction. …”
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Retrospective analysis of 300 microbial cell-free DNA sequencing results in routine blood stream infection diagnostics by Claudio Neidhöfer, Claudio Neidhöfer, Niklas Klein, Niklas Klein, Aylin Yürüktümen, Tessa Hattenhauer, Rebekka Mispelbaum, Christian Bode, Tobias A. W. Holderried, Achim Hoerauf, Marijo Parčina

“…While the metagenomic approach proved highly valuable for detecting non-culturable and rare pathogens, its utility was limited in cases where detected microorganisms were commonly associated with the microbiota.DiscussionPerforming on-site analysis might mitigate delays resulting from logistical challenges and might help optimizing antibiotic stewardship. Once prompt results can be obtained, the relevance of incorporating molecular resistograms will become more pronounced. …”
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The development and application of compound formulation of natural antioxidants in Idesia polycarpa maxim. Oil by Fangming Liu, Yurui Xie, Xiaodong Geng, Zhi Li, Yanmei Wang, Zhen Liu, Qifei Cai

“…A comprehensive model was established to determine the optimal anti-oxidative compound formulation, which was found to be 0.45 g/kg of rosemary extract +0.21 g/kg of tea polyphenol palmitate. …”
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Preamble Arbitration Rule and Interference Suppression-Based Polling Medium Access Control for In-Vehicle Ultra-Wideband Networks by Makoto Okuhara, Nobuyuki Kurioka, Shigeki Mitoh, Patrick Finnerty, Chikara Ohta

“…First, it prioritizes the timing of signal reception over radio signal power, enhancing interference suppression by activating the receiver at the optimal moment before the desired frame arrives, thereby minimizing data loss. …”
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CLINICAL CARE PATHWAY AND MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR BLEEDING ASSOCIATED WITH NON-VITAMIN K ANTAGONIST ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS: A MODIFIED DELPHI CONSENSUS FROM SAUDI ARABIA AND UAE by Abdulrahman Al Raizah, Fakhr Alayoubi, Galal Hassan Abdelnaby, Hazzaa Alzahrani, Majid Farraj Bakheet, Mohammed A Alskaini, Rasha Buhumaid, Sameer Al Awadhi, Sara Nooruddin Kazim, Thiagarajan Jaiganesh, Zohair Al Asiri

“…Treating physicians should have prompt access to specific reversal agents to optimize patient outcomes. Real-world evidence and national guidelines are needed to aid all stakeholders involved in NOAC-induced bleeding management. …”
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