Parallelizing process model integration for model predictive control through oracle design and analysis for a Grover’s algorithm-inspired optimization strategy by Kip Nieman, Helen Durand, Saahil Patel, Daniel Koch, Paul M. Alsing

“…In model predictive control (MPC), a process dynamic model is utilized to make predictions of the value of the objective function and constraints throughout a prediction horizon. …”
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Identifying pathways to cardiovascular mortality by causal graphical models and mediation analysis among hypertensive patients: insights from a prospective study by Simiao Tian, Zhen Li, Yanhong Bi, Xiaoyu Che, Ao Feng, Yiou Wang

“…Based on the resulting CGM, we identified three direct causes, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and monocytes, of CV mortality, representing direct pathways underlying kidney and renal function and blood-cell based inflammatory function, respectively. …”
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Future exacerbations and mortality rates among patients experiencing COPD exacerbations: a meta-analysis of results from the EXACOS/AVOIDEX programme by Jennifer K Quint, Hana Müllerova, Clementine Nordon, Deven Patel, Juan José Soler-Cataluña, Giovanni Sotgiu, Jonathan Marshall, Kirsty Rhodes, Claus F Vogelmeier, Barry J Make, John Haughney, Pierachille Santus, Sanjay Sethi, My Linh Duong, Erika Penz

“…This meta-analysis examined the impact of moderate exacerbations on the risk of future exacerbations and all-cause mortality.Design This meta-analysis included seven observational studies from the EXACOS (EXAcerbations of COPD and their OutcomeS)/AVOIDEX (Impact of AVOIDing EXacerbations of COPD) programme studies.Data sources This meta-analysis used data from regional claims databases or electronic healthcare records from seven countries.Eligibility criteria The individual studies included patients with a diagnosis of COPD and ≥12 months of data availability before (regarded as baseline) and after the index (ie, the date of the first COPD diagnosis), with postindex data considered the follow-up period.Data extraction and synthesis The number of COPD exacerbations experienced during the baseline period (ie, the exposure variable) was used to categorise patients into the following groups: no exacerbations, one moderate exacerbation only or two or more moderate/severe exacerbations. …”
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Analyzing analytical and software methods for deep foundation analysis and presenting a new solution for determining pile capacity using the PDA test by Ahmad Honarjoo, Vahed Ghiasi

“…The suggested system extends earlier neural networks for a comparable function and uses a self-organizing neural network for a set of data in training, testing, and valid datasets. …”
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Clinical efficacy analysis of extrapedicular unilateral percutaneous vertebroplasty via the upper edge of the transverse process for lumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fract... by Junru Zheng, Haopeng Luan, Ying He, Lei Hong, Pengyuan Han, Xiaonan Wang, Xing Wang, Qiaojuan Wang, Qisong Shang

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The potential impact of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder: Insights from individuals with lived experience by Gregory J. Lengel, Brooke A. Ammerman, Keri-Anne Bell, Jason J. Washburn

“…Results from our thematic analysis of the interview data suggested opinions about NSSI-D and its potential impact were generally positive (e.g., increased awareness, understanding, and validation, increased comfort with disclosing NSSI behavior, positive impacts on treatment, and improved functioning). …”
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Efficacy of virtual reality-based rehabilitation following total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials by Afaf A. M. Shaheen, Maha F. Algabbani, Manar M. Alshahrani, Fatimah A. Z. Alshahrani, Hana I. Alsobayel, Mohammed Taher Ahmed Omar, Abdulrahman M. Alsubiheen

“…Results Fifteen RCTs with 1,046 participants were included in the systematic review; 13 RCTs with 11 outcome measures were included in the meta-analysis. VRBR significantly reduced pain (SEM: − 0.36, 95% CI: − 0.73 to 0.00, P = .05), improved dynamic balance (SMD: − 0.75, 95% CI: − 1.32 to − 0.19, P = .009), and knee function (SMD: − 0.75; 95% CI: − 1.05 to 0.13, P < .0001) immediate post-intervention. …”
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Identification of potential key pathways, genes and circulating markers in the development of intracranial aneurysm based on weighted gene co-expression network analysis by Guojia Du, Dangmurenjiafu Geng, Kai Zhou, Yandong Fan, Riqing Su, Qingjiu Zhou, Bo Liu, Serick Duysenbi

“…WGCNA was used to identify modules associated with IA. Functional enrichment analysis was used to explore the potential biological functions. …”
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Approximation of Time-Frequency Shift Equivariant Maps by Neural Networks by Dae Gwan Lee

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Saturated Transposon Analysis in Yeast as a one-step method to quantify the fitness effects of gene disruptions on a genome-wide scale. by Enzo Kingma, Floor Dolsma, Leila Iñigo de la Cruz, Liedewij Laan

“…Transposon insertion site sequencing (TIS) is a powerful tool that has significantly advanced our knowledge of functional genomics. For example, TIS has been used to identify essential genes of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, screen for antibiotic resistance genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae and determine the set of genes required for virulence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. …”
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Constructing representative group networks from tractography: lessons from a dynamical approach by Eleanna Kritikaki, Matteo Mancini, Matteo Mancini, Diana Kyriazis, Natasha Sigala, Simon F. Farmer, Simon F. Farmer, Luc Berthouze

“…Human group connectome analysis relies on combining individual connectome data to construct a single representative network which can be used to describe brain organisation and identify differences between subject groups. …”
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Analysis of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Generated by the F100-PW-229 Turbine Aircraft Engine, Performed Using the GasTurb Software by Adam KOZAKIEWICZ (adam.kozakiewicz@wat.edu.pl), Aleksandra LUDWICZAK (aleksandra.ludwiczak@wat.edu.pl)

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Comprehensive Analysis of Storage Stability of Hong-Jam Under Various Conditions: Correlation Between Lipid Oxidation Factors and Alternative Quality Parameters by Min-Seok Kim, Sang-Jin Ye, Ji-Hwan Roh, Hyun-Wook Choi, Moo-Yeol Baik

“…Hong-Jam is a functional food product made from freeze-dried silkworms on the seventh to eights day of the fifth Instar stage, which are steamed for 2 h prior to drying. …”
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Incident obstructive sleep apnea in patients with primary aldosteronism following COVID-19 infection: a health global federated network analysis by Wen-Kai Chu, Chih-Cheng Lai, Tai-Shuan Lai, Yen-Hung Lin, Vin-Cent Wu

“…The horizon plot revealed that patients with pre-existing PA had the highest risk of OSA at 2 months (aHR = 2.34) post-COVID-19. In subgroup analysis, PA patients with a high body mass index (⩾30 kg/m 2 ; aHR 1.81, p  = 0.001) or preserved kidney function (aHR 2.00, p  < 0.001) had increased OSA incidences post-COVID-19. …”
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MONITORING OF CYBER RISKS IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY by Юлія Білявська, Валентин Білявський, Ярослав Шестак, Наталія Дєєва, Максим Колесник, Андрій Тривайло

“…The article is devoted to monitoring cyber risks that may affect the functioning of electronic services. It is established that in the practical sphere, cyber-attacks are growing exponentially every year, but in the scientific sphere, considerable attention is paid to the identified issues, namely, cyber risks. …”
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The effect of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis on gait and three-dimensional biomechanical alterations by Jing Pan, Zhonghao Xie, Huifang Shen, Zhiguan Huang, Xiaohui Zhang, Bagen Liao

“…BackgroundKnee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic degenerative joint disease, particularly among the elderly, leading to pain, stiffness, and diminished functionality. The progression of KOA is often associated with significant changes in gait and biomechanics, yet detailed investigations of these changes—especially in early to moderate stages—remain limited. …”
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Vision-Language Model-Based Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations Analysis for Explainable In-Vehicle Controller Area Network Intrusion Detection by Jaeseung Lee, Jehyeok Rew

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Changes in Soil Properties Under the Influence of Microplastics in Plastic and Open Field Production in Three Serbian Valleys by Elmira Saljnikov, Tara Grujić, Marina Jovković, Veljko Perović, Dragan Čakmak, Aigul Zhapparova, Vesela Radović, Slobodan Stefanović, Vladimir Miladinović, Slađan Stanković, Žaklina Marjanović, Sayagul Kenzhegulova, Aigul Tleppayeva, Gulya Kunypiyaeva, Slobodan Krnjajić

“…The following physical parameters were determined: particle size distribution, volumetric mass, specific mass, and porosity; the biological parameters that were determined were microbial respiration and labile carbon. The obtained data were processed using network analysis (NA) to identify the complex relationships between MP content and soil parameters. …”
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A Typological Analysis Method for Rural Dwellings: Architectural Features, Historical Transformations, and Landscape Integration: The Case of “Capo Due Rami”, Italy by Stefano Bigiotti, Mariangela Ludovica Santarsiero, Anna Irene Del Monaco, Alvaro Marucci

“…Focusing on the agricultural area of “Capo Due Rami” in Rome, this research aims to interpret the architectural features of the rural dwellings through a typological analysis. Drawing on data collected from direct surveys, historical records, cartographic materials, and documentary sources, the morphological and settlement evaluation of agricultural constructions refines traditional methods and techniques used in the analysis of residential models. …”
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The combination of WebQual 4.0, LibQual, and Importance Performance Analysis for evaluating the quality of the Universitas Trunojoyo Madura library website by Wahyudi Agustiono, Novi Prastiti, Zalina Oktavia Erlinda

“…Data Analysis. The study utilized conformity analysis to compare user expectations with perceived service quality. …”
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