A novel dynamic machine learning-based explainable fusion monitoring: application to industrial and chemical processes by Husnain Ali, Rizwan Safdar, Yuanqiang Zhou, Yuan Yao, Le Yao, Zheng Zhang, Weilong Ding, Furong Gao

“…The framework’s validations and efficiency are evaluated using established techniques such as classic computed ICA and DICA as standard model scenarios. The outcomes and results showed that the newly developed strategy is preferable to previous approaches regarding explainability and robust detection and identification of the actual root causes with high FDRs and low FARs.…”
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Policy and regulatory perspectives of waste battery management and recycling: A review and future research agendas by Md Tasbirul Islam, Amjad Ali, Sikandar Abdul Qadir, Muhammad Shahid

“…To fill this gap, this study systematically reviewed 135 original research articles using a systematic literature review (SLR) and content analysis, examining ten key aspects: (1) scope and definition, (2) collection systems, (3) recycling and processing standards, (4) producer responsibility, (5) public awareness and education, (6) regulatory framework, (7) incentives for recycling, (8) research and development, (9) data collection and reporting, and (10) partnership and stakeholder engagement. …”
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MULTICRITERIA EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABILITY IN LAST-MILE LOGISTICS: A REVIEW by Franco Corti, Chiara D’Alpaos, Luciano Greco

“…Despite the growing number of applications and scientific publications, a standard methodological framework is lacking in selecting methods and criteria to evaluate sustainable logistics solutions. …”
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Anal Sphincter Function After Hemorrhoidectomy by A. M. Kuzminov, O. Yu. Fomenko, I. A. Mukhin, S. A. Frolov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, V. Yu. Korolik, S. T. Minbaev, S. V. Belousova

“…Thus, hemorrhoidectomy remains to be the “gold standard” for stage 4 hemorrhoids treatment, which is aimed at eliminating the three main vascular collectors. …”
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Preservation of the Photoreceptor Inner/Outer Segment Junction in Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treated by Rheohemapheresis by Eva Rencová, Milan Bláha, Jan Studnička, Vladimír Bláha, Miriam Lánská, Ondřej Renc, Alexander Stepanov, Věra Kratochvílová, Hana Langrová

“…The treated group underwent 8 RHF standardized procedures. We evaluated best-corrected visual acuity, IS/OS junction status (SD OCT), and macular function (multifocal electroretinography) at baseline and at 2.5-year follow-up. …”
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Self-Limiting OX513A Aedes aegypti Demonstrate Full Susceptibility to Currently Used Insecticidal Chemistries as Compared to Indian Wild-Type Aedes aegypti by Prabhakargouda B. Patil, Kevin J. Gorman, Shaibal K. Dasgupta, K. V. Seshu Reddy, Shirish R. Barwale, Usha B. Zehr

“…As a component of biosafety assessments relevant to Indian environments, OX513A and two Indian wild-type Ae. aegypti strains (from Aurangabad and Delhi) were tested for susceptibility to a range of commonly used insecticides in India, such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), malathion, deltamethrin, and permethrin using World Health Organization (WHO) testing kits and following WHO standard test procedures. Knockdown times (KDT) for all compounds were determined separately for male and female adults of the three mosquito strains. …”
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Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon by Nchofua Festus Biosengazeh, Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang, Mofor Nelson Alakeh, Mvondo-ze Antoine david

“…Sampling was conducted, and physicochemical and bacteriological properties of ten water sources were examined in November 2017 and January, April, and July 2018 using standard methods. The results showed that the sampled water sources were moderately acidic to weakly basic falling within the WHO specification. …”
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Evaluation and Immunolocalization of BMP4 and FGF8 in Odontogenic Cyst and Tumors by Neeti Swarup, Meghanand T. Nayak, Zoya Chowdhary, Monica Mehendiratta, Shikha Khatana, Su Jung Choi, Chandarani Sagolsem

“…Thus, any discrepancies in their standard behavior and activity would lead to serious abnormalities including odontogenic cyst and tumors. …”
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ISOA‐DBN: A New Data‐Driven Method for Studying the Operating Characteristics of Air Conditioners by Mengran Zhou, Qiqi Zhang, Feng Hu, Ling Wang, Guangyao Zhou, Weile Kong, Changzhen Wu, Enhan Cui

“…The results show that ISOA performs better than SOA in the test of 14 standard functions. Finally, the ISOA is used to adjust the DBN parameters finely. …”
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Optimizing Rural MG’s Performance: A Scenario-Based Approach Using an Improved Multi-Objective Crow Search Algorithm Considering Uncertainty by Mohammad Hossein Taabodi, Taher Niknam, Seyed Mohammad Sharifhosseini, Habib Asadi Aghajari, Seyyed Mohammad Bornapour, Ehsan Sheybani, Giti Javidi

“…IMOCSA enhances the standard Crow Search Algorithm through three key improvements: an adaptive chaotic awareness probability to better balance exploration and exploitation, a mutation mechanism applied to the solution repository to prevent premature convergence, and a K-means clustering method to control repository size and increase algorithmic efficiency. …”
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TVD‐PB logic circuit based on camouflaging circuit for IoT security by Yuejun Zhang, Qiufeng Wu, Pengjun Wang, Liang Wen, Zhicun Luan, Chongyan Gu

“…In addition, the current margin is higher than 55 μA and power consumption of 0.455 mW during each clock cycle at 1.2 V derives 0.1072% of the normalized energy deviation and 0.0453% of the normalized standard deviation. Compared with other state‐of‐the‐art techniques, the power dependency against power attacks is improved effectively.…”
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Adsorption Performance of La(III) and Y(III) on Orange Peel: Impact of Experimental Variables, Isotherms, and Kinetics by Li Liu, Yunzhang Rao, Changshun Tian, Tao Huang, Jiacheng Lu, Meidao Zhang, Min Han

“…The experimental data is well fitted by the Langmuir isotherm model with correlation coefficient R2>0.9 and the minimum standard error values. Equilibrium results show that Langmuir monolayer adsorption capacity of La(III) and Y(III) onto orange peel is up to 37.61 and 31.10 mg/g. …”
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A novel myocarditis detection combining deep reinforcement learning and an improved differential evolution algorithm by Jing Yang, Touseef Sadiq, Jiale Xiong, Muhammad Awais, Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Roohallah Alizadehsani, Juan Manuel Gorriz

“…The effectiveness of the proposed model in diagnosing myocarditis is demonstrated through experimental results based on standard performance metrics. Overall, this method shows promise in expediting the triage of CMR images for automatic screening, facilitating early detection and successful treatment of myocarditis.…”
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Modelling of structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical properties of Rb2TlXF6 (X = Ir, Rh) double perovskite compounds through density functional theory by Wasi Ullah, Nasir Rahman, Mudasser Husain, Wafa Mohammed Almalki, Khamael M. Abualnaja, Ghaida Alosaimi, Soufyane Belhachi, Bashar.M. Al-Khamiseh, Vineet Tirth, Ahmed Azzouz-Rached, Hanan A. Althobaiti, Farooq Ali

“…Structural stability assessments affirm that both materials maintain their integrity under standard conditions, demonstrating robust frameworks. …”
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Major Depressive Disorder as a Condition Negatively Impacting Both Mental and Physical Functioning. What to Do When There Is Treatment Resistance? by Monika Makar, Daria Michałka, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Emilia Bąk, Natalia Tekiela, Radosław Chmiel, Tomasz Bartuś

“…These include the absence of a standardized definition and grading system, which impedes the comparison of research outcomes. …”
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Gravitational-wave Dark Siren Cosmology Systematics from Galaxy Weighting by Alexandra G. Hanselman, Aditya Vijaykumar, Maya Fishbach, Daniel E. Holz

“…The detection of GW170817 and the measurement of its redshift from the associated electromagnetic counterpart provided the first gravitational-wave (GW) determination of the Hubble constant ( H _0 ), demonstrating the potential power of standard siren cosmology. In contrast to this “bright siren” approach, the “dark siren” approach can be utilized for GW sources in the absence of an electromagnetic counterpart: One considers all galaxies contained within the localization volume as potential hosts. …”
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Optimal trajectory of the neuroendoscope for third ventricle pavement access by Joana Sousa, Susana Maria Silva, Susana Maria Silva, Hélio Alves, Bruno Carvalho, Bruno Carvalho, José Maria Sousa, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, José Paulo Andrade, José Paulo Andrade

“…By defining a new trajectory and entry point interval, we aim to establish a standardized approach for FreeHand ETV, a vital technique when specialized tools are unavailable, or during emergencies.Methods187 MRIs were analyzed, with 30 having hydrocephalus. …”
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α₁-Acid Glycoprotein with Highly Fucosylated Glycans as a Potential Diagnostic Marker for Early Detection of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancers by Mizuki Endo, Shin Yazawa, Rie Sano, Takehiko Yokobori, Ken Shirabe, Hiroshi Saeki

“…<b>Methods</b>: The fAGP level was retrospectively measured in preoperative plasma samples from 213 patients with either hepatic, biliary tract, or pancreatic cancer and was analyzed together with levels of six existing tumor markers determined as reference standards. <b>Results</b>: When the cutoff value was set at 25.45 U/μg, elevated levels of fAGP were significantly observed in cancer patients. …”
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of postoperative pancreatic fluid collections by Shigeru Nishiyama, Takeshi Hisa, Aki Ego, Shogo Sakata, Yui Ito, Akiharu Kudo, Takahiro Yamada, Shozo Osera, Hideki Fukushima, Shunta Ishizaki, Ryoga Hamura, Masashi Tsunematsu, Kyohei Abe, Yoshihiro Shirai, Shinji Onda

“…Background : Endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage (EUSD) is an effective treatment for postoperative pancreatic fluid collections (POPFCs); however, standards regarding stents used for EUSD have not been established. …”
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Over-Dimension and Over-Load (ODOL) truck in highways: Prevalence and modeling intention to operate ODOL truck, lesson learned from Indonesia by Ari Widyanti, Justin Mulya Gananda, Titah Yudhistira, Widyarini Weningtyas, Ludfi Pratiwi Bowo, Sinung Nugoroho

“…Over-dimension overload (ODOL) vehicles, known as vehicles with dimensions and carrying loads that exceed predetermined standards, are a serious issue because they are one of the factors causing road damage and one of the factors causing traffic accidents on highways. …”
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