Advances in growth factor-containing 3D printed scaffolds in orthopedics by Longwen Zhan, Yigui Zhou, Ruitang Liu, Ruilong Sun, Yunfei Li, Yongzheng Tian, Bo Fan

“…Studies have shown that 3D-printed scaffolds containing growth factors provide a better choice for personalized treatment, bone defect repair, and bone regeneration in orthopedics, which are important for the treatment of orthopedic diseases and have potential research value in orthopedic applications. This paper aims to summarize the research progress of 3D printed scaffolds containing growth factors in orthopedics in recent years and summarize the use of different growth factors in 3D scaffolds, including bone morphogenetic proteins, platelet-derived growth factors, transforming growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factors, etc. …”
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The Possible Clinical Predictors of Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: A Study of 135 Patients as Part of International Nonmotor Scale Validation Project by Vinod Metta, Kartik Logishetty, P. Martinez-Martin, Heather M. Gage, P. E. S. Schartau, T. K. Kaluarachchi, Anne Martin, Per Odin, P. Barone, Fabrizio Stocchi, A. Antonini, K. Ray Chaudhuri

“…Although fatigue is recognized to significantly affect health-related quality of life, it remains underrecognised and empirically treated. In this paper, the prevalence of fatigue as measured by a validated visual analogue scale and the Parkinson’s disease nonmotor symptoms scale (PDNMSS) was correlated with other motor and nonmotor comorbidities. …”
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The Effect of Cognitive-Motor Dual Tasks on the Risk of Falls in Female Saudi Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Alatawi SF, Mahmoud HM

“…Salem F Alatawi,1 Hayam M Mahmoud2 1Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Medical Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University-Makkah-Saudi Arabia; Cairo University, Cairo, EgyptCorrespondence: Salem F Alatawi, Department of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966144563434, Email sfalatawi@ut.edu.saIntroduction: Dual tasking (DT) requires individuals to carry out two actions simultaneously, comparable to how the brain can perform a cognitive function while the body is in motion, which eventually enhances human balance. This paper aims to examine and compare the impact of DT on the risk of falling (ROF) among Saudi female students.Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. 120 female students were recruited and divided into two groups: literary group (LG) (n = 34) and scientific group (SG) (n = 86). …”
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The method for optimizing the placement of compensating and balancing devices in low voltage electrical networks by V. T. Sidorova, S. V. Volkov, A. I. Orlov

“…The paper studies the optimization features of low-voltage electrical network modes for energy-efficient power transmission. …”
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The method of searching for the ratio of design and operating factors in relation to low-speed compressor stages by S. S. Busarov, A. V. Nedovenchany, T. A. Vinnikova, N. G. Sinitsin, K. A. Bakulin

“…The paper presents a methodology for finding the ratio of design and operating factors in relation to lowspeed compressor stages. …”
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Application of two-step diffusion couple technique in high-throughput screening of optimal composition and aging temperatures for alloys design: A demonstration in binary Ni-Al sys... by Shang Y.-J., Cao D.-J., Li Q., Yang K., Deng C.-M., Zhang L.-J.

“…In this paper, four binary Ni-13.4 at.% Al/Ni-17.7 at.% Al diffusion couples were first prepared and subjected to homogenization at 1573 K for 10,800 s, from which a continuous concentration profile formed. …”
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ASD-YOLO: a lightweight network for coffee fruit ripening detection in complex scenarios by Baofeng Ye, Baofeng Ye, Renzheng Xue, Renzheng Xue, Haiqiang Xu, Haiqiang Xu

“…In order to improve the detection efficiency of coffee fruit maturity, this paper proposes an improved detection method based on YOLOV7 to efficiently identify the maturity of coffee fruits, called ASD-YOLO. …”
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Unveiling user identity across social media: a novel unsupervised gradient semantic model for accurate and efficient user alignment by Yongqiang Peng, Xiaoliang Chen, Duoqian Miao, Xiaolin Qin, Xu Gu, Peng Lu

“…Furthermore, classification-based embedding methods lack definitive criteria for categorisation, thereby constraining both the efficacy and applicability of these models. This paper presents a novel unsupervised Gradient Semantic Model for User Alignment (GSMUA) for the purpose of identifying common user identities across social networks. …”
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Real-world cost-effectiveness of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir as treatment for SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Belgian setting with omicron variant by Sophie Marbaix, Sophie Marbaix, Steven Simoens, Philippe Clevenbergh, Pascal Van Bleyenbergh, Keliane Liberman, Dimitri Dehenau

“…This antiviral has proven to significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization and death compared to no anti-SARS-CoV-2 treatment in this target population. This paper aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in Belgium using real-world evidence.MethodsA static decision tree model was developed to capture the health progression of patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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Electrochemical Study and Determination of Homovanillic Acid, the Final Metabolite of Dopamine, Using an Unmodified Disposable Electrode by Mihaela Buleandră, Lavinia Georgiana Voica, Dana Elena Popa, Irinel Adriana Badea, Emilia Elena Iorgulescu, Mihaela Carmen Cheregi

“…This paper summarizes the main findings of a study which aimed to examine the electrochemical oxidation of homovanillic acid (HVA), the final metabolite of dopamine. …”
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Research on the Manufacturing Process of Steel Bridge Piers for Suspended Monorail Transit by YIN Guifang, GONG Wenqiang, CHEN Xiaoshan, KONG Haiyong, WEI Chao, ZHU Gang

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Effect of Fiber Angles on Hybrid Double-Tube Concrete Columns under Monotonic Axial Compression by Bing Zhang, Yu-Jun Qi, Tao Huang, Qian-Biao Zhang, Yu Hu, Xia-Min Hu

“…Against this background, this paper presents a series of monotonic axial compression tests on hybrid DTCCs with a particular focus on the effect of fiber angles (i.e., the angle of the fiber orientations to the longitudinal axis of the FRP tube). …”
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Study of the coefficient of friction and forward slip in cold rolling of stainless steel AISI 430 in Sendzimir mills by André C.M. Miranda, Carlos L. Neto, Wilian da S. Labiapari, Pedro Henrique R. Pereira, Paulo R. Cetlin, Ariel R. Arias

“…Forward slip is also an important variable to predict skidding and an investigation of forward slip behavior is proposed in this paper. A comparison of analytical and numerical models of the rolling friction hill is presented to determine the most suitable one to investigate friction and forward slip in the cold rolling of the AISI 430 produced at Aperam. …”
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Co-optimising frequency-containment services from zero-carbon sources in electricity grids dominated by Renewable Energy Sources by Aimon Mirza Baig, Luis Badesa, Yi Wang, Goran Strbac

“…In this context, the present paper introduces a frequency-security constrained Stochastic Unit Commitment (SUC) model, which simultaneously co-optimises clean services such as inertia from Synchronous Condensers (SCs) and FR from part-loaded RES and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). …”
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Community advisory boards as implementation strategies to center partner and patient voice in community health centers by Rebekka M. Lee, Kamini Mallick, James G. Daly, Vetta Sanders Thompson, Elise Hoffman, Maria Papadopoulos, Stacey Curry

“… Abstract Introduction: Community advisory boards (CABs) are a promising approach for strengthening patient and partner voices in community health center (CHC) evidence-based decision-making. This paper aims to describe how CHCs used CABs during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve the reach of testing among populations experiencing health disparities and identify transferable lessons for future implementation. …”
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Control Strategies for Steer-By-Wire Systems: An Overview by Muhammad Arjuna Putra Perdana, Alexander C. Budiman, Rina Ristiana, Aam Muharam, Kristian Ismail, Muhammad Redho Kurnia, Amin, Naili Huda, Sunarto Kaleg, Abdul Hapid

“…Control techniques play an important part in achieving the full potential of SbW by focusing on the development of its performance and safety aspects. This paper provides a review of the control techniques that are being used in SbW technology to achieve better performance and enhance safety. …”
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Online Measurement Method for Circuit Breaker Mechanical–Time Characteristics Based on Transient Voltage and Current Signal Feature Extraction by Liting Weng, Jianhua Xia, Zhaochuang Zhang, Jingang Wang, Lin Chen, Yingbo Zi, Lingyi Ma, Xingyu Zhang, Fan Zhang, Pengcheng Zhao

“…Unlike these conventional approaches, this paper proposes an online measurement method for circuit breaker mechanical–time characteristics based on feature extraction from transient voltage and current signals in the primary circuit. …”
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The eradication of pea weevil Bruchus pisorum (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from New Zealand by David G. Voice, Rory MacLellan, Adrian Russell, Dave Goulden, Ivan Lawrie, Greg Baker, David A. J. Teulon, John M. Kean

“…Zero detections of pea weevil were found in the spring of 2018 and 2019, confirming eradication, and the planting ban and movement restrictions were lifted in 2020. This paper details what appears to be the first documented eradication of pea weevil anywhere in the world and explores the technical challenges, options, and tactics which eventually led to this successful eradication.…”
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Mountain Waves Analysis in the Vicinity of the Madrid-Barajas Airport Using the WRF Model by Javier Díaz-Fernández, Lara Quitián-Hernández, Pedro Bolgiani, Daniel Santos-Muñoz, Ángel García Gago, Sergio Fernández-González, Francisco Valero, Andrés Merino, Eduardo García‐Ortega, José Luis Sánchez, Mariano Sastre, María Luisa Martín

“…Turbulence and aircraft icing associated with mountain waves are weather phenomena potentially affecting aviation safety. In this paper, these weather phenomena are analysed in the vicinity of the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (Spain). …”
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Changes in perinatal mental healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: a protocol for a collaborative research study between the COST actions RISEUP-PPD and DEVOTION by Emma Motrico, Sandra Nakić Radoš, Ana M Mesquita, Ana Ganho-Avila, Eleni Vousoura, Joan Lalor

“…The findings will be disseminated to professional audience through peer-review publication and presentations and shared widely with stakeholders, policy-makers and service user groups. A position paper will be developed to influence policy-making at a European level to alleviate the adversities caused by COVID-19.Trial registration number NCT04779775.…”
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