IHSCR: Energy-efficient clustering and routing for wireless sensor networks based on harmony search algorithm by Bing Zeng, Yan Dong, Xinyu Li, Liang Gao

“…However, due to their discreteness and strong constraints, most meta-heuristics are unsuitable or inefficient to optimize them. Harmony search algorithm is one of the most suitable meta-heuristics for solving these problems. …”
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Effect of different doses of ciprofol on hemodynamics induced by general anesthesia in elderly diabetic patients undergoing spinal surgery: a double-blind, randomized, controlled s... by Xiaorui Jiang, Linzhong Zhang, Jiawei Ji, Yan Jing, Meiping Li

“…This regimen was found to be more favorable compared to the 0.2 mg/kg and 0.4 mg/kg ciprofol dosing groups, demonstrating an optimal balance of safety and efficacy during anesthesia induction in this high-risk population. …”
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Quality of Life of Palestinian Patients on Hemodialysis: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Hani H. Naseef, Nadin Haj Ali, Arin Arafat, Sawsan Khraishi, Abdallah Damin AbuKhalil, Ni’meh Al-Shami, Hosniyeh Ladadweh, Mohammad Alsheikh, Abdullah K. Rabba, Imad T. Asmar, Yousef Sahoury

“…Therefore, continuous assessment of patients’ quality of life during their journey of hemodialysis using the KDQOL-SFTM along with the clinical assessment will allow the healthcare professionals to provide interventions to optimize their care.…”
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The role of intraoperative monitoring in target selection in deep brain stimulation: A single centre study by Sandro Ibrulj, Dejan Georgiev, Žiga Samsa, Polona Mušič, Mitja Benedičič, Maja Trošt

“…Introduction: Intraoperative microelectrode recording (MER) and intraoperative test stimulation may provide vital information for optimal electrode placement and clinical outcome in movement disorders patients treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS). …”
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Research on the Instability Mechanism and Control Technology of Gob-Side Entry in Deep Mines with Soft Rock by Lu Ma, Luyi Xing, Chang Liu, Tongyuan Cui, Xi Qiao, Wang Miao, Peng Kong

“…The calculation indicates that achieving the stable subsidence of the basic roof and the equilibrium of the lateral abutment stress within the goaf requires a minimum of 108.9 days, offering a theoretical foundation for selecting an optimal driving time for the gob-side entry. The control technologies and methods of gob-side entry through grouting modification and high-strength support are proposed. …”
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Advancing Building and Construction Higher Education: The Online Real-Time Block Model’s Contributions to Professional Skills, Gender Equity, and Industry Preparedness by Nima Izadyar, Le Li, Shuo Chen, Darryl O’Brien

“…Future research may explore developing hybrid models to optimize cognitive load further, improve accessibility, and enhance flexibility.…”
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In Vitro Maturation (IVM) of Human Oocytes: Promising Potential, Challenges and Chances for Improvement by Roza silvia

“…Modification in IVM medium and optimizing the IVM protocols have increased the results in some studies. …”
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Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Frontal Assessment Battery in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury by Ramin Banimahdi, Seyed Majid Akhavan Hejazi, Seyed Ali Hosseini, Nazila Akbarfahimi, Mohsen Vahedi

“…A FAB cutoff score 15 yielded optimal sensitivity (0.93) and specificity (0.90) for differentiating TBI patients from healthy controls. …”
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A Massively Parallel SMC Sampler for Decision Trees by Efthyvoulos Drousiotis, Alessandro Varsi, Alexander M. Phillips, Simon Maskell, Paul G. Spirakis

“…On both memory architectures, we show that the proposed parallelization strategies achieve asymptotically optimal <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>O</mi><mo>(</mo><msub><mo form="prefix">log</mo><mn>2</mn></msub><mi>N</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> time complexity. …”
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Maternal and Perinatal Outcome of Triplet Pregnancies in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India: A Prospective Observational Study by Sabreen Wani, Fiza Amin, Shagufta Yasmeen Rather

“…Thus, early diagnosis, adequate antenatal care, counselling, and perinatal care and support can help to ensure optimal outcomes. …”
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Advances in Therapy for Urothelial and Non-Urothelial Subtype Histologies of Advanced Bladder Cancer: From Etiology to Current Development by Whi-An Kwon, Ho Kyung Seo, Geehyun Song, Min-Kyung Lee, Weon Seo Park

“…Despite the importance of a precise diagnosis, high-quality evidence on optimal treatments for subtype histologies remains limited owing to their rarity. …”
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TRIPOD statement: a preliminary pre-post analysis of reporting and methods of prediction models by Gary S Collins, Karel G M Moons, Lotty Hooft, Ewout W Steyerberg, Pauline Heus, Merel van Diepen, Friedo W Dekker, Amir H Zamanipoor Najafabadi, Chava L Ramspek, Wilco C Peul

“…Prediction models are still often poorly developed and validated and many aspects remain poorly reported, hindering optimal clinical application of these models. Long-term effects of the TRIPOD statement publication should be evaluated in future studies.…”
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Poor Nurses’ Work Environment Increases Quiet Quitting and Reduces Work Engagement: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece by Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Aggeliki Katsapi, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Petros Galanis

“…The ongoing endeavor to enhance all aspects of nurses’ working conditions by healthcare organization administrations is essential for optimizing nurses’ performance, facilitating organizational operations, and ensuring service quality.…”
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Efficacy of caerulomycin A in modulating macrophage polarization and cytokine response in a murine model of lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis by Jun Zhang, Shiyue Tang

“…Methods A sepsis model was established in C57BL/6 mice induced by intraperitoneal injection of LPS, and the survival rate of mice was observed after treatment with different doses of caeA to determine the optimal therapeutic dose. For in-vitro assays using the RAW264.7 macrophage cell line, the concentration of caeA that was non-toxic to cell survival was screened using the MTT assay, followed by the analyses by qRT-PCR, ELISA, Western blot and flow cytometry for M1/M2 type macrophage markers (CD86, NOS2, CD206, ARG1) and inflammatory factors (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-4, and IL-10) expression. …”
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A narrative literature review to inform the development of a health threats preparedness framework in Ireland by Louise Marron, James Gilroy, Michelle Williams, Randal Parlour, Máirín Boland, Máirín Boland

“…A key objective of Ireland’s recent Health Protection Strategy is to enable preparedness, prevention, early detection and optimal response to health threats from all-hazards. …”
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Effectiveness of men in maternity health (MiM) intervention on male involvement in maternal health care to improve maternal health outcomes in Naypyitaw, Myanmar [version 1; peer r... by Alessio Panza, Pyae Linn Aung, San San Myint Aung, May Chan Oo

“…Background Maternal health care (MHC) is critical for safe motherhood and preventing maternal deaths in Myanmar, but the institutional delivery rates are not yet optimal, increasing preventable maternal deaths. To address this issue, involving men in supporting MHC has been recognized as a strategy to improve MHC outcomes. …”
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Validation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease recording in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD-GOLD) by John R Hurst, Jennifer K Quint, Hana Müllerova, Liam Smeeth, Harriet Forbes, Susan Eaton, Rachael L DiSantostefano, Kourtney Davis

“…Objectives The optimal method of identifying people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from electronic primary care records is not known. …”
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Magnetic field influence on heat transfer of NEPCM in a porous triangular cavity with a cold fin and partial heat sources: AI analysis combined with ISPH method by Munirah Aali Alotaibi, Weaam Alhejaili, Abdelraheem M. Aly, Samiyah Almalki

“…The research investigates how varying physical parameters optimize heat transfer efficiency. The analysis spans partial heat source length LB:0.2 to 0.9, Darcy number Da:10−2 to 10−5, Hartmann number Ha:0 to 50, Cattaneo-Christov heat fluxes δHt:0 to 0.1, fusion temperature θf:0.25 to 0.95, and nanoparticle concentration ϕ:0 to 0.06. …”
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A new luminescent material based on bismuth(III): Synthesis, structural characterization, DFT calculations, Hirshfeld surface, thermal behavior, vibrational and optical properties by Chaima Jridi, Nour Elleuch, Jerome Lhoste, Mohamed Boujelbene

“…The infrared IR and Raman studies which were recorded at room temperature in the 500–4000 cm−1 and 50–4000 cm−1 frequency regions, respectively, confirmed the existence of vibrational modes that correspond to the organic and inorganic groups. The optimized molecular structure and vibrational frequencies were calculated by the Density Functional Theory (DFT) method using the B3LYP level employing level employing a LANL2DZbasis set. …”
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Advances and Pitfalls of Specialized Pain Care through Public and Private Health Care Providers in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands: A Physician’s Survey by Javier Medel, Ancor Serrano, Carme Batet, Lluis Lorente, Susana Bella, Marta Ferrandiz, María-del-Mar Monerris, Sergi Boada, Jesus Villoria, Maria-Victoria Ribera, Antonio Montes, Sebastian Videla

“…Optimal diagnosis and treatment of pain require a multidisciplinary approach that demands considerable coordination and forethought. …”
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