Online identification of stability region for large-scale wind farms, Part I: Clustering based piecewise affine impedance modeling by Jia Luo, Peng Wang, Haoran Zhao, Chenxinwei Yuan, Tiancheng Liu, Vladimir Terzija

“…In each partition, the impedance is expressed as a first-order explicit function of the complex variable and the operating state variables. …”
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Impact of skin, musculoskeletal and psychosocial aspects on quality of life in psoriatic arthritis patients: A cross-sectional study of outpatient clinic patients in the biologic t... by Arthur Kavanaugh, Glenn Haugeberg, Brigitte Michelsen

“…Younger age and higher Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score and PASI scores were independently associated with impaired skin quality of life (higher DLQI score).Conclusion Our study highlights the negative impact the psychosocial burden, impaired physical function and comorbidities has on reduced HRQoL in PsA outpatients. …”
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The trajectory of intrinsic capacity and its related factors among elderly Chinese patients with cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study by Yanyin Cui, Shanyan Lei, Yubing Xia, Fang Yang

“…Marital status, masticatory function, sleep disorders, chronic pain, comorbid chronic diseases, and the diversity of social activities exhibit a dynamic association with the evolution of the IC trajectory patterns.ConclusionsIC development in elderly patients with CVD is characterized by both group heterogeneity and individual variability. …”
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Post anaesthesia cognitive outcomes in propofol vs. ketamine sedation for colonoscopy: a retrospective cohort study by Zachary R. Zook, Stephen Chien, Ashley Deng, Eduardo Espiridion

“…The choice of sedative is particularly important for older adults, as sedation can have implications on cognitive function. This study aims to evaluate the long-term cognitive effects of propofol and ketamine by examining the risk of developing dementia, disorientation, and depression following colonoscopy. …”
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A Method for Assessing the Lake Trophic Status Using Hyperspectral Reflectance (400–900 nm) Measured Above Water by Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Pham Quang Vinh, Nguyen Thien Phuong Thao, Pham Ha Linh, Michael Parsons, Nguyen Van Manh

“…This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of in situ hyperspectral reflectance data (400–900 nm) and the trophic state index (TSI) obtained from 365 points across ten lakes and reservoirs in Northern Vietnam to propose a trophic classification based on water reflectance spectra features and a TSI estimation model for diagnosis and assessment of lake trophic status. …”
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The impact of sugar-sweetened beverages consumption on constipation: evidence from NHANES by Xiaotong Zhang, Min Liu, Yuping Wang, Ya Zheng, Yongning Zhou

“…Abstract Background The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has increased substantially over recent decades, raising concerns about its various physiological effects on bodily function. However, the relationship between SSBs intake and constipation remains insufficiently understood. …”
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Gonadal Dysfunction in Wolfram Syndrome: A Prospective Study by Gema Esteban-Bueno, Juan Luis Fernández-Martínez

“…<b>Methods:</b> In total, 45 patients (25 men, 20 women) with genetically confirmed WFS from a single tertiary-care center were prospectively followed to assess gonadal function. Men underwent hormonal evaluations, semen analysis, imaging tests, and testicular biopsies. …”
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Cannabinoid CB2 receptors regulate central sensitization and pain responses associated with osteoarthritis of the knee joint. by James J Burston, Devi Rani Sagar, Pin Shao, Mingfeng Bai, Emma King, Louis Brailsford, Jenna M Turner, Gareth J Hathway, Andrew J Bennett, David A Walsh, David A Kendall, Aron Lichtman, Victoria Chapman

“…Inhibitory cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptors attenuate peripheral immune cell function and modulate central neuro-immune responses in models of neurodegeneration. …”
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Comparison of Working Memory, Cognitive Flexibility, and Sustained Attention in People with Previous COVID-19 Infection Who Have Recovered with Non-Infected Counterparts by Faezeh Sarabadan, Somayeh Pour Mohammadi

“…The methodology involved administering various memory assessments, including the N-Back, Wisconsin, and continuous performance tests, to evaluate cognitive function. For data analysis, an independent samples T-test was conducted in SPSS version 26 to compare cognitive performance between groups. …”
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Association of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters with Clinical Profile of COVID-19 Patients in Visakhapatnam, India by Himavathy Kodandarao Gara, Dharma Rao Vanamali, Adhikarla Surya Veeramani Kartheek

“…Conclusion: Neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and deranged liver function tests were significantly present in COVID-19 patients. …”
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Caregiver factors influencing family-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders: a systematic review and conceptual model by Alex McCord, Kylie Rice, Adam Rock

“…Thirty-nine articles were included and organized in an evidence hierarchy including both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Heterogeneity of the data precluded meta-analysis; results were synthesized and grouped using a systematic-narrative approach. …”
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Aberrant Expression and Oncogenic Activity of SPP1 in Hodgkin Lymphoma by Stefan Nagel, Corinna Meyer

“…To understand its pathogenic role, here, we investigated the mechanisms and function of deregulated SPP1 in HL. <b>Methods</b>: We screened public patient datasets and cell lines for aberrant SPP1 expression. …”
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Diagnosis Method for High-Speed Train Axle Box Bearing Slight Faults Based on Improved SAE and Temperature-Vibration Fusion by XU Xiao, SONG Dongli, WANG Zifan

“…And the model is validated by the test data collected from the high-speed train rolling bearing test bench. …”
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The effect of eight weeks of intense interval training combined with bee pollen consumption on the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and PGC-1α proteins in the hippocampus of rats exp... by Aref Heydari, Vahid Valipour Dehnou, Firuz Sharafi Deharham, Mehdi Roozbahani

“…The rats were fed pollen and cadmium chloride daily. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS V.26, two-way variance test, independent t-test, and Mann-Whitney test at a significance level of 0.05. …”
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Supporting the role and enabling the potential of community health workers in Bangladesh’s rural maternal and newborn health programs: a qualitative study by Alayne M Adams, Myriam Vuckovic, Emily Graul, Sabina F Rashid, Malabika Sarker

“…In-depth interviews were conducted with CHWs, community members, other health workers, and program managers. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach, with a particular focus on the voice and experience of CHWs and the programmatic features that support them in serving their communities…”
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Cardiovascular Disease Detection through Innovative Imbalanced Learning and AUC Optimization by Karthikeyan Palanisamy, Krishnaveni Krishnasamy, Praba Venkadasamy

“…The ImAUC-PSVM method offers several key advantages: 1) It skillfully incorporates AUC maximization directly into the objective function. This integration simplifies the model by reducing the number of parameters needing adjustment, making it particularly effective for handling imbalanced datasets through an efficient training process; 2) Theoretical analysis demonstrates that ImAUC-PSVM retains the same structural solution as standard PSVM. …”
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The Influence of Previous Experience on Virtual Reality Adoption in Medical Rehabilitation and Overcoming Knowledge Gaps Among Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Interview Stud... by Melina Schreiter, Jasmin Hennrich, Anna Lina Wolf, Torsten Eymann

“… BackgroundVirtual reality (VR) technologies in health care, particularly in medical rehabilitation, have demonstrated effectiveness by enabling patient remobilization in virtual environments, offering real-time feedback, enhancing physical function and quality of life, and allowing patients to exercise autonomously. …”
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Emergency department crowding in the Netherlands; evaluation of a real-time ambulance diversion dashboard by E. C. M. Baan-Kooman, S. Mol, M. C. van der Linden, M. I. Gaakeer, V. A. de Ridder

“…It included both qualitative and quantitative questions. The outcomes and analysis are derived from descriptive data of respondents’ experience of crowding as well as their usage and perceived effectiveness of the ambulance diversions dashboard. …”
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ANALISIS PERFORMA RDF DENGAN PEREKAT LIMBAH ORGANIK UNTUK MEMENUHI STANDAR MUTU INDUSTRI by Alvian Tambunan, Prawoto Prawoto, Catur Hardiyanto

“…The method used in this research is the experimental method. The data analysis technique used is descriptive quantitative. …”
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Comparison of seven models for the progression patterns of multiple chronic conditions in longitudinal studies by Gita Mishra, Annette Dobson, Mohammad Reza Baneshi

“…For cumulative incidence these were KM method, cumulative incidence function (CIF) (to account for the competing risk of death) and multistate model with Aalen-Johansen estimates (to account also for the progression of conditions over time). …”
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