Robust Traffic Signal Retiming Based on Queue Service Time Estimation Using Low-Penetration Connected Vehicle Data by Chengchuan An, Weihua Zhang, Yinpu Wang, Siping Ke, Jingxin Xia

“…It is shown that the proposed QST estimation model is reliable to use under a penetration rate as low as 0.05 and can effectively estimate the actual distribution in both under- and oversaturation conditions. …”
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Immunosuppressants in modern approaches to treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases by O. B. Schukina, A. G. Kharitonov, A. M. Kharitidis, T. E. Ivashchenko, Yu. A. Nasykhova, T. V. Gabrusskaya, A. Yu. Baranovsky

“…There is no need of study for genetic mutations before prescription of thiopurines, however application of effective methods of evaluation of prognosis of bone marrow toxicity development remains an actual issue. Careful control of laboratory parameters of myelosuppression during treatment by thiopurines is required. …”
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An arbitrary segmentation method for loss allocation in power grids with distributed generation by Wenqiang Tao, Hongkun Chen, Lei Chen, Shengbin Chen

“…The issue of network loss allocation is crucial for the economic operation of power grids, as fair distribution ensures that participants allocate the cost of losses in proportion to their actual contributions. This, in turn, optimizes resource allocation and supports the sustainable operation of the power grid. …”
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Contemporary issues in ensuring biological safety during disposal of biological wastes of animal origin by incineration in the Russian Federation by A. V. Belchikhina, M. A. Shibayev, A. M. Selyanin, A. K. Karaulov

“…Collection and analysis of data provided by the RF veterinary executive authorities were performed to objectively reflect the actual situation of the biological waste incineration facilities in the RF Subjects and to create a holistic view on the problem of interest in the country. …”
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Características de la competencia en el mercado hortÌcola estadounidense: el caso de la berenjena mexicana by Carlos Javier Maya Ambía

“…De acuerdo con este indi- cador, se trata de ubicar el posicio- namiento actual de las hortalizas mexicanas en el mercado de los Estados Unidos, comparando la berenjena con las otras hortalizas m·s importantes exportadas por MÈxico. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Recycled Asphalt Mixtures Containing Construction and Demolition Waste Applicated as Pavement Base by Le Ding, Junhui Zhang, Bowen Feng, Cheng Li

“…First, the basic physical properties of each component of the RAM were determined. According to the actual screening passing rate, the Bailey method was used to design and verify the grading of RAM, and then initial asphalt content was estimated. …”
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Investigation of Traffic Loading Effects for Different Codes on Medium- and Small-Span Girder Bridges in China by Qingfei Gao, Biao Wu, Jun Li, Kemeng Cui, Chuang Xu

“…Therefore, the differences in traffic loading effects calculated based on various codes cannot be ignored in actual bridge engineering. The conclusion in this study can provide a basis for bridge structure evaluation and life prediction.…”
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Could the Inflation Reduction Act Maximum Fair Price Hurt Patients? by Anne M. Sydor, Esteban Rivera, Robert Popovian

“…These price caps may reduce revenue for the pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that negotiate the actual price paid for medicines in the U.S. To offset the resulting pressure on their profit margins, it is possible that PBMs would, in turn, increase patients’ out-of-pocket costs for medicines with capped prices. …”
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Optimization Analysis Method of New Orthotropic Steel Deck Based on Backpropagation Neural Network-Simulated Annealing Algorithm by Xiuli Xu, Kewei Shi, Xuehong Li, Zhijun Li, Rengui Wang, Yuwen Chen

“…After that, combined with the data from actual engineering applications, the weight coefficient of each fatigue detail was calculated by an analytic hierarchy process (AHP). …”
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El bienestar de la infancia, política pública y acción social en La Piedad, Michoacán by Carlos Téllez Valencia, Leticia Mejía Guadarrama, Adriana García Martínez

“…En este artículo se aborda el bienestar de la infancia como muestra de cómo actúan la familia, la administración pública y la sociedad civil en la atención de los menores, y se retoma una vía para la resignificación de la infancia como portador de derechos. …”
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Administrative and legal regulation of the limits for preventing and combating corruption in the public service by E. O. Muzychuk

“…The article states that the fight against corruption in the public service requires the regulatory and legal consolidation and organizational implementation of the limits for preventing corruption, by which we understand the actual definition of anti-corruption activities in laws and subordinate legal acts, as well as the existence at the organizational and institutional level of regulatory mechanisms the impact of social relations that arise in the course of the work of anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies in the field of preventing and countering corruption. …”
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Improving 1-year liver allograft survival hazard ratios by Resham­ Ramkissoon, Ashley Rosier, Savitha Iyengar, Timucin Taner, William Sanchez

“…An affinity diagram was used to determine high and intermediate risk factors for mortality and graft loss and, using a REDCap form (a web application used to manage our database) to track actual and potential complications, we calculated a weekly ‘risk metric’ that was introduced at multidisciplinary selection conference meetings.Results We remeasured our EHR at each interval release of the SRTR outcomes and found it to be 0.98 and 0.65 after implementing the ‘risk metric.’ …”
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Cybersecurity Practices and Supply Chain Performance: The Case of Jordanian Banks by Saleh Fahed Al-Khatib, Yara Yousef Ibrahim, Mohammad Alnadi

“…This study’s significant contribution lies in identifying the actual levels of cybersecurity practices and supply chain performance in the Jordanian banking sector and their interaction from both managers’ and customers’ perspectives. …”
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Research on Fire Suppression Characteristics of Compressed Air Foams in Full-Scale 220 kV Converter Transformer by Yike Guo, Tao Chen, Biao Zhou, Peng Zhang, Yuwei Wang, Xuyao Wang, Danping Hao

“…The recommended foam supply strength for the actual project is more than 8 L/(min·m²).…”
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Experimental Research Based on the Optical Fiber Sensing Technology for a Jacked PHC Pipe Pile Penetration Process by Songkui Sang, Yonghong Wang, Jiaxiao Ma, Mingyi Zhang

“…A full-scale field test was conducted in an actual project located in Dongying, Shandong Province, China. …”
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ESTIMATED ELECTRICITY BILLING SYSTEM AND ITS EFFECTS ON CONSUMERS IN RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS CENTRES IN WUKARI METROPOLIS, TARABA STATE by Abubakar Ahmadu, Vyonkhen Tanko Nacho

“…Findings reveal that estimated billing has affected consumers by charging them above their actual energy consumption. This is in addition to triggering physical confrontation between consumers and marketers of power companies as well as discouraged consumers from making full payment of estimated charges for a month under review. …”
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Characteristics and treatment modes of industrial wastewater in new energy vehicles industrial park by LI Dian, WANG Xun, LIU Yingming

“…It was recommended to apply new technologies to actual new energy industry wastewater treatment work as soon as possible, and to increase the research and development of environmentally friendly surfactants. …”
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El transporte intermodal en España: análisis comparativo respecto a Europa, retos y perspectivas futuras como objetivo estratégico by Óscar Gutiérrez-Aragón, Ariadna Gassiot-Melian, Miguel Guillén-Pujadas, Oriol Sánchez-Casademunt

“…El objetivo principal de este trabajo es determinar la situación actual del transporte de mercancías y la intermodalidad en España para delimitar diferentes objetivos estratégicos. …”
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Microscopic Traffic Simulation Calibration Level for Reliable Estimation of Vehicle Emissions by Jinsoo Kim, Jae Hun Kim, Gunwoo Lee, Hyun-ju Shin, Jahng Hyon Park

“…Under this approach, it is essential to replicate the actual traffic situation being considered in an emission evaluation using a proper calibration procedure. …”
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Moscow Treaty of the USSR-Germany and «Letter on German Unity». From Conflict to Compromise by A. M. Filitov

“…In the current international situation, when this contradiction is artificially aggravated by the supporters of confrontation, the experience gained in the development and coordination of the provisions of the Moscow Treaty is of actual practical importance. The work is written on the basis of previously not entered into scientific circulation of primary sources from the Archive of foreign policy of the Russian Federation, as well as published West German documents.The author declares absence of conflict of interests.…”
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