Predictors of cochlear implant outcomes in pediatric auditory neuropathy: A matched case-control study. by Zahra Jafari, Elizabeth M Fitzpatrick, David R Schramm, Isabelle Rouillon, Amineh Koravand

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Current evidence supports the benefits of cochlear implants (CIs) in children with hearing loss, including those with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). …”
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CORRUPTION'S EFFECT ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT – THE CASE OF MONTENEGRO by Elvira Pupović

“…For example, low risk investments such as cash generally provide a lower return than high risk investments over the long term, but are unlikely to lead to a capital loss. High risk investments generally offer the potential of a higher return over the long term, but there is a higher probability that high risk investments will be more volatile in the short term (leading to capital loss if funds are withdrawn in the short term). …”
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Assessment of Shoulder Function after Internal Fixation of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures in Young Adults: A Prospective Comparative Study by Hossam Fathi Mahmoud, Ahmed Hatem Farhan, Fahmy Samir Fahmy

“…Group A had shorter operative time and minimal blood loss than group B. Regarding shoulder function scores (ASES, UCLA, and VAS), the results in the MIPO group were better than the IMN group with shorter time of union and fewer complications. …”
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Dense Sandstone Material Decomposition Based on Improved Convolutional Neural Network by Ran ZHANG, Huihua KONG, Jiaxin LI, Yijiao SONG

“…The simulation and experimental results show that RS-Net combined with mixing loss can retain more internal details of the image, the decomposed image edge is clearer, and the image quality is higher.…”
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Molecular Analyses of Aspirated Cystic Fluid for the Differential Diagnosis of Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiaorong Guo, Xianbao Zhan, Zhaoshen Li

“…We determined the sensitivities and specificities of tests for KRAS mutations (0.47 [0.39–0.54], 0.98 [0.93–0.99]) and loss of heterozygosity (0.63 [0.54–0.71], 0.76 [0.63–0.87]) for distinguishing mucinous from nonmucinous cysts, as well as the sensitivities and specificities of tests for KRAS mutations (0.59 [0.46–0.71], 0.78 [0.71–0.85]) and loss of heterozygosity (0.89 [0.78–0.96], 0.69 [0.60–0.76]) for differentiating malignant from benign cysts. …”
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Dynamic Study of a Capacitive MEMS Switch with Double Clamped-Clamped Microbeams by Hatem Samaali, Fehmi Najar, Slim Choura

“…HFSS simulation results show that the insertion loss is as low as −0.31 dB and that the return loss is better than −12.41 dB at 10 GHz in the ON state. …”
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Coating based on Montmorillonite, essential oils, and amaranth to preserve mango by Evelyn Erika Pillco Ramos, Maria Cecilia Pacco-Huamani, Sandriane Pizato, Rosalinda Arévalo Pinedo, William Renzo Cortez-Vega, Grethel Teresa Choque Delgado

“…Water activity (Aw), pH, Total soluble solids, acidity, weight loss, color, texture, and antimicrobial activity were evaluated for each treatment. …”
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An Integrated Review of Psychological Stress in Parkinson’s Disease: Biological Mechanisms and Symptom and Health Outcomes by Kim Wieczorek Austin, Suzanne Weil Ameringer, Leslie Jameleh Cloud

“…Psychological stress may exacerbate biological mechanisms believed to contribute to neuronal loss in PD and lead to poorer symptom and health outcomes. …”
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Massive Hemothorax Caused by a Single Intercostal Artery Bleed Ten Days after Solitary Minimally Displaced Rib Fracture by Karleigh R. Curfman, R. Jonathan Robitsek, Gregory G. Salzler, Katherine D. Gray, Charles S. Lapunzina, Ravi K. Kothuru, Sebastian D. Schubl

“…Successful management in this case entailed two emergent thoracotomies and placement of multiple thoracostomy tubes to control blood loss. The patient was discharged home on postoperative day 5.…”
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‘Archeology’ of Hidden Values of Underutilized Historic Industrial Sites in Context of Urban Regeneration and Nature-Based Solutions by Indre Grazuleviciute-Vileniske, Diana Zmejauskaite

“…Such loss may particularly affect industrial heritage with its contested values and identities. …”
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Orbital Period Changes of Selected Two Semi-Deteached Binaries by Muhammed Faruk Yıldırım

“…The magnetic activity of the cooler components of the systems may be the reason for the periods decrease, and therefore the mass loss rates of the systems have calculated. For AF Gem and RY Gem, mass loss rate was found to be -4.4×10-8 M⊙/year and -8.2×10-7 M⊙/year, respectively. …”
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The challenges of tax policy: a literature study on market and welfare dynamics by I Nyoman Tingkes, I Ketut Sirna, I Made Sumartana, Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani

“…Taxes are the government's primary tool for collecting revenue, but their implementation presents challenges such as deadweight loss, market shrinkage, and impacts on welfare and economic efficiency. …”
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Quality and shelf-life extension of vegetables using precision control storage system by Kok Chai Ling, Chew Boon Kee, Chan Yi Chuen, Ong Mei Kying, Toh Pek Lan, Teoh Shen Khang, Goh Hock Guan

“…Post harvest loss is one of the factors causing the reduction in the amount of food available for the future. …”
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Evaporation Rate Prediction Using Advanced Machine Learning Models: A Comparative Study by Zainab Abdulelah Al Sudani, Golam Saleh Ahmed Salem

“…Accurately estimating the amount of evaporation loss is necessary for scheduling and calculating irrigation water requirements. …”
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Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria and Aging: A Review by Courtney M. Peterson, Darcy L. Johannsen, Eric Ravussin

“…Aging is characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass and muscle strength. Declines in skeletal muscle mitochondria are thought to play a primary role in this process. …”
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Reduced phase-state detection based on virtual modulation indexes for Multi-h CPM by Shunqin XIE, Ke ZHOU, Dahai CHEN, Xianglu LI, Sheng ZHONG, Jian ZHANG

“….Simplified detection with reduced phase-state based on virtual modulation indexes was designed for Multi-h CPM.Multiple sets of modulation indexes different from the transmitter were constructed in the receiver,and the per-survivor processing was used to solve the mismatch caused by the inconsistency of the modulation indexes between the receiver and the transmitter.When the denominator of virtual modulation index was much smaller than the original denominator of actual transmitted signal,the phase states of coherent sequence detection could be effectively simplified,thus the complexity of coherent detection for Multi-h CPM could be reduced.The trellis could be simplified further via combining with the frequency pulse truncation(FPT) used for simplifying correlation states.The simulation results show that for advanced range telemetry (ARTM) CPM signal,various simplified receiving schemes based on virtual modulation indexes can be designed.When the virtual modulation indexes are set to <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mrow><mo>[</mo> <mrow> <mfrac> <mtext>3</mtext> <mtext>4</mtext> </mfrac> <mtext>,</mtext><mfrac> <mtext>2</mtext> <mtext>4</mtext> </mfrac> </mrow> <mo>]</mo></mrow></math></inline-formula>,the number of trellis states can be reduced from 512 (in optimal detection) to 64,but the performance loss is less than 0.05 dB.Further combined with FPT algorithm,the number of trellis states can be reduced to 16,while the performance loss is only 0.75 dB.…”
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Erosion Potential Estimation by Network Measurement of Soil Properties in Coastal Areas after Clearcutting by Shih-Hao Jien, Ming-Hsi Lee, Zeng-Yei Hseu, Hsiang-Hua Wang

“…Sudden clearcutting of invasive tress can lead to substantial soil loss, which subsequently reduces the efficiency when indigenous vegetation is restored. …”
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Constructing method of opaque predicate based on type conversion and operation of floating point numbers by Qingfeng WANG, Hao LIANG, Yawen WANG, Genlin XIE, Benwei HE

“…With the increasing complexity of software functions and the evolving technologies of network attacks, malicious behaviors such as software piracy, software cracking, data leakage, and malicious software modification are on the rise.As a result, software security has become a focal point in industry research.Code obfuscation is a common software protection technique used to hinder reverse engineering.It aims to make program analyzing and understanding more difficult for attackers while preserving the original program functionality.However, many existing code obfuscation techniques suffer from performance loss and poor concealment in pursuit of obfuscation effectiveness.Control flow obfuscation, particularly opaque predicate obfuscation, is widely used to increase the difficulty of code reverse engineering by disrupting the program’s control flow.A method was proposed to address the limitations of existing code obfuscation techniques.It utilized the phenomenon of precision loss that occurred during type conversion and floating-point number operations in computers.Under certain conditions, this method produced operation results that contradict common sense.By performing forced type conversion, addition, and multiplication with selected decimal numbers, a series of opaque predicates can be constructed based on the statistical analysis of their operation results.This approach achieved code obfuscation with high concealment, good generality, reversibility, and low overhead compared to traditional opaque predicates.Experimental verification demonstrates that this method significantly slows down attackers’ reverse engineering efforts and exhibits good resistance to dynamic analysis techniques such as symbolic execution.…”
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Major Organic Involvement in Women with Fabry Disease in Argentina by Fernando Perretta, Norberto Antongiovanni, Sebastián Jaurretche

“…The results showed urinary protein loss (45.7%) and decreased glomerular filtration rate (31.4%), mainly in adults. …”
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A Osseointegration of Dental Implants in Atrophic Regions. The use of Densah Burs, Osseodensification Technique, in Sinus Lift Procedures. A Clinical Case and Review Literature. by Alba Koshovari, Amela Muca, Leart Berdica, Teona Bushati, Laura Fejza, Oltjon Kaja, Ardita Koci

“…After a 3D radiographic scan was conducted, it was confirmed that there was considerable bone loss in the upper left posterior region and a proximity with the maxillary sinus. …”
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