Performance Comparison of Mode Choice Optimization Algorithm with Simulated Discrete Choice Modeling by Hyuk-Jae Roh, Satish Sharma, Prasanta K. Sahu, Babak Mehran

“…The golden section method (GSM) incorporates a nonlinear programming technique to choose an optimal step size automatically. Partial derivatives of log-likelihood function are derived and coded using Visual Basic Application (VBA). …”
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Surgery for chronic pyothorax after failed amplatzer closure of bronchopleural fistula by Yohann Vincent, Alessandra Lenzini, Amir Hanna, Nicolas Leymarie, Brendan Le Picault, Elie Fadel

“…The endoscopic treatment of BPF should be reserved for expert centers, considering the location, size, and stability of the fistula when choosing the treatment strategy. The surgical management of failed Amplatzer closure may be extremely complex, requiring a highly experienced team.…”
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Analysis of data on cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins in public supply reservoirs (São Paulo, Brazil) by de Souza Bronstein Caroline Augusta, Moschini-Carlos Viviane

“…The incidence of cyanobacterial blooms in reservoirs intended for human supply represents a serious health risk due to the ability of these organisms to produce cyanotoxins. …”
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3D Seismic Attribute Conditioning Using Multiscale Sheet-Enhancing Filtering by Taiyin Zhao, Yuehua Yue, Tian Chen, Feng Qian

“…The primary challenge of attribute conditioning lies in finding a concise structural representation that isolates only the true interpretive features while effectively removing noise and stratigraphic interference. In this study, we choose sheet-like structures as this concise structural representation, as faults are typically characterized by their thin and narrow profiles. …”
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Simulating the Principal-Agent Relationship between Enterprise Owners and Professional Managers Using Evolutionary Game Theory and System Dynamics by Liang Yuan, Xiaorui Tao, Thomas Stephen Ramsey, Dagmawi Mulugeta Degefu

“…The results depicted that the basic benefits and costs of cooperation are the key factors of the strategic choices, and the gap between the expected payoffs of different strategies also affects the probability of choosing those cooperative strategies. Proper supervision, standardization of the managerial labor market, and establishment of long-term incentives are crucial to cooperation between enterprise owners and professional managers.…”
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Aloe vera leaves potential as a new source of transglutaminase by Cahyo Indarto, Supriyanto Supriyanto, Wahyu Prihanta, Dang Ngoc Hung

“…Elasticity is an important parameter for consumers when choosing these food products. Currently, many chemical compounds of phosphate have been used to increase the elasticity of food products. …”
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Students’ Perception of Using Task-Based Learning in Teaching English for Business at Politeknik Madyathika by Artika Wina Fitriani, Rofik Priyanto, Actinis Muqsitha Paradista

“…For business, English lessons require teachers to choose the right teaching method. This study explores students' perceptions of using task-based learning to teach English for Business at Polytechnic Madyathika Purbalingga. …”
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Enhanced Efficiencies for High-Concentration, Multijunction PV Systems by Optimizing Grid Spacing under Nonuniform Illumination by Pratibha Sharma, Alex W. Walker, Jeffrey F. Wheeldon, Karin Hinzer, Henry Schriemer

“…We consider one aspect of grid design, choosing a linear grid within a distributed resistance cell model to optimize finger spacings at concentrations between 500 and 2500 suns under uniform and nonuniform illumination. …”
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Algorithm development for recognizing human emotions using a convolutional neural network based on audio data by V. V. Semenuk, M. V. Skladchikov

“…Based on the conclusions presented in the article, the rationale for choosing the representation of the data set and the software package necessary for the implementation of the software part of the algorithm is given.Conclusion. …”
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The Effects of 6 Common Antidiabetic Drugs on Anti-PD1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor in Tumor Treatment by Ze-Tao Zhan, Lu Liu, Ming-Zhen Cheng, Yi Gao, Wei-Jie Zhou

“…Our study suggests that cancer patients receiving anti-PD1 antibody therapy need serious consideration when choosing antidiabetic drugs. In particular, acarbose significantly inhibited tumor growth and further enhanced the therapeutic effect of anti-PD1, which can be widely used in tumor therapy. …”
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An Automated Procedure for Assessing Local Reliability Index and Life-Cycle Cost of Alternative Girder Bridge Design Solutions by Ilaria Venanzi, Riccardo Castellani, Laura Ierimonti, Filippo Ubertini

“…Stakeholders of civil infrastructures have to usually choose among several design alternatives in order to select a final design representing the best trade-off between safety and economy, in a life-cycle perspective. …”
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Three Patients with Bipolar II Disorder during Depressive Episodes by Yasuhiro Kimura, Sayo Hamatani, Kazuki Matsumoto, Eiji Shimizu

“…All patients experienced excessively positive thinking one week apart and were able to choose behaviors that would stabilize bipolar mood by observing its precursors. …”
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Development of an Importance Scale for Seawater Intake Types Based on Physical Parameters Database by El Masmodi Rim, El Mansouri Bouabid

“…The AHP method, known for its robustness in multi-criteria decision support, allows for choosing the optimal type of seawater intake. The interface, developed through Excel and VBA, transforms complex spatial and analytical data into an accessible decision support tool. …”
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Location Design of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities: A Path-Distance Constrained Stochastic User Equilibrium Approach by Wentao Jing, Kun An, Mohsen Ramezani, Inhi Kim

“…The results demonstrate that the equilibrium traffic flows are affected by charging speed, range limit, and charging facilities’ utility and that BEV drivers incline to choose the route with charging stations and less charging time.…”
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CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by L.I. Konopkina, L.A. Botvinikova, M.A. Krykhtina

“…The results generally showed that the estimate of total CVR in patients with COPD is crucial when choosing the prevention strategy aimed at overcoming a particular emergency, including the optimization of nutrition, increased activity, as well as the prescription of adequate antihypertensive and lipid-lowering therapy.…”
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Preparation and Properties of Composite PAN/PANI Membranes by Beata Fryczkowska, Zofia Piprek, Marta Sieradzka, Ryszard Fryczkowski, Jarosław Janicki

“…The sensory properties of membranes that are inherently colored were determined visually and by UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Furthermore, when choosing the method of membrane forming, we can obtain membranes with good physical and chemical and transport properties or ones characterized by high sensitivity to the pH of the solution.…”
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Parking Pricing and Model Split under Uncertainty by Chengjuan Zhu, Bin Jia, Linghui Han, Ziyou Gao

“…Travelers can be guided to choose their modes coordinately by improving the quality of the transit service. …”
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TOURIST PERCEPTIONS ABOUT FOOD SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS IN ACCOMMODATION ENTERPRISES: AN IMPORTANTANCE-PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS by Zeki Akıncı, Gülseren Yurcu, Caner Küçüker

“…The characteristic that need to be maintained included hygiene and general cleanliness, courtesy and friendliness of service staff, well-groomed and clean service staff, accommodation enterprises facilities, dining atmosphere and speed of service delivery. …”
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Case of acute drug-induced hepatitis after halothane anesthesia by I. Yu. Pirogova, Ye. V. Berestova, O. Yu. Bastrikov, Ye. B. Kovaleva, T. P. Petukhova, M. V. Guseva, I. A. Gubina, I. V. Rezepin, S. P. Sinitsyn

“…Application of differential diagnostics algorithms and prognostic scales at drug-induced liver disease helps clinician to choose proper treatment approach at specific stage.…”
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Durability of Concrete with Recycled Aggregate by Helsing Elisabeth, Brander Linus, Martinsson Peter

“…This caution of the potential users is partly due to the uncertainty about how recycled aggregate, from construction and demolition waste and from washed excavation masses, influence the durability of concrete, such as alkali-silica resistance (ASR), frost resistance and carbonation. Choosing a binder that mitigate damaging alkali silica reactions is an effective means to diminish the risk for damage, even with alkali-reactive recycled aggregate. …”
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