Applicability of Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Mechanical and Permeability Properties of Volcanic Scoria-Based Concrete by Aref M. al-Swaidani, Waed T. Khwies

“…Some correlations between the investigated properties were derived from the analysed data. Furthermore, the sensitivity analysis showed that all studied parameters have a strong effect on the investigated properties. …”
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Reversible data hiding algorithm in encrypted images based on prediction error and bitplane coding by Haiyong WANG, Mengning JI

“…With the increasing use of cloud backup methods for storing important files, the demand for privacy protection has also grown.Reversible data hiding in encrypted images (RDHEI) is an important technology in the field of information security that allows embedding secret information in encrypted images while ensuring error-free extraction of the secret information and lossless recovery of the original plaintext image.This technology not only enhances image security but also enables efficient transmission of sensitive information over networks.Its application in cloud environments for user privacy protection has attracted significant attention from researchers.A reversible data hiding method in encrypted images based on prediction error and bitplane coding was proposed to improve the embedding rate of existing RDHEI algorithms.Different encoding methods were employed by the algorithm depending on the distribution of the bitplanes, resulting in the creation of additional space in the image.The image was rearranged to allocate the freed-up space to the lower-order planes.Following this, a random matrix was generated using a key to encrypt the image, ensuring image security.Finally, the information was embedded into the reserved space.The information can be extracted and the image recovered by the receiver using different keys.The proposed algorithm achieves a higher embedding rate compared to five state-of-the-art RDHEI algorithms.The average embedding rates on BOWS-2, BOSSBase, and UCID datasets are 3.769 bit/pixel, 3.874 bit/pixel, and 3.148 bit/pixel respectively, which represent an improvement of 12.5%, 6.9% and 8.6% compared to the best-performing algorithms in the same category.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm effectively utilizes the redundancy of images and significantly improves the embedding rate.…”
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Construction of a circadian rhythm-related gene signature for predicting the prognosis and immune infiltration of breast cancer by Lin Ni, Lin Ni, He Li, Yanqi Cui, Wanqiu Xiong, Shuming Chen, Hancong Huang, Zhiwei Wang, Hu Zhao, Hu Zhao, Hu Zhao, Bing Wang, Bing Wang, Bing Wang

“…We also evaluated the association of the model’s risk score with immune cells and immune checkpoint genes, and analyzed prognostic genes and drug sensitivity in this model.ResultsWe screened 62 DEGs, including 30 upregulated genes and 32 downregulated genes, and performed GO and KEGG analysis on them. …”
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Construction of a 12-gene prognostic model for colorectal cancer based on heat shock protein-related genes by Qin Tong, Junchao Zhou

“…Additionally, we predicted the sensitivity of different prognosis risk patients to various drugs, providing potential drug choices for tailored treatment. …”
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Investigation of the Polycrystalline Silicon PV Cell Efficiency in 3D Approximation versus Electromagnetic Field under Monochromatic Illumination by Adama Ouedraogo, Boubacar Soro, Ramatou Konate, Fati Amadou Oumarou, Dieudonné Joseph Bathiebo

“…The current produced by the PV cell is sensitive to electromagnetic field increase more than the electric voltage. …”
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Construction of a miR-15a-based risk prediction model for vascular calcification detection in patients undergoing hemodialysis by Chen Fu, Yingjie Liu, Huayu Yang, Qiaojing Liang, Wenhu Liu, Weikang Guo

“…The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve had an area under the curve of 0.921, diagnostic threshold of 0.396, sensitivity of 0.722, and specificity of 0.932, indicating that this model had good discrimination. …”
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Gambaran Radiografi Toraks Sebagai Prediktor Outcome Pasien COVID-19 by Bekti Safarini, Dria Anggraeny Sutikno, Dewi Intisari

“…The levels of leukocytes, D-dimer, Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and Brixia scores were significantly higher in dead patients (p<0.05). Sensitivity and specificity values predictor of leukocyte count (83%, 61%), D-dimer (83%, 84%), NLR (83%, 82%), and Brixia score (83%, 79%), respectively.…”
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Prevalence, antibiotic resistance patterns, and virulence factors of Staphylococcus aureus isolates associated with bovine mastitis in northern Bangladesh by Md. Mominul Islam, Md. Imran Hossain, Md. Sadequl Islam, Md. Golam Azam, Sajeda Sultana

“…The detection and confirmation of S. aureus involved standard microbiological and biochemical techniques. The antibiotic sensitivity of the strains was evaluated using the disk diffusion method with a variety of antibiotics frequently used in veterinary settings. …”
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Mediterranean diet improves liver health but does not protect against azoxymethane-induced colon tumorigenesis compared to Western diet in A/J mice by Weimin Guo, Nicholas Crossland, Jimmy W. Crott

“…Conclusion: In this study male mice displayed elevated sensitivity to AOM-induced hepatotoxicity and mortality than females. …”
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The prevalence and risk factors for peripheral nerve injury following arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jianchun Qiu, Xiaohong Liao, Ruiming Deng

“…Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s test, and sensitivity analyses were performed. Results After screening, a total of 21 studies were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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Tramadol use and incident dementia in older adults with musculoskeletal pain: a population-based retrospective cohort study by Si Nae Oh, Hye Jun Kim, Jae Yong Shim, Kyuwoong Kim, Seogsong Jeong, Sun Jae Park, Sang Hyun Lee, Joong Won Ha, Sang Min Park

“…The results showed a similar pattern for Alzheimer’s disease and were robust across subgroup and sensitivity analyses, but not for vascular dementia. …”
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Evidence of a persistent altered neural state in people with fibromyalgia syndrome during functional MRI studies and its relationship with pain and anxiety. by Patrick W Stroman, Roland Staud, Caroline F Pukall

“…The results indicate that people with FM enter a heightened state of neural activity associated with anxiety and autonomic functioning, during every fMRI run, concurrent with increased pupil sizes, and heightened pain sensitivity. These findings may relate to the well-known hypervigilance and global hypersensitivity of FM participants.…”
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Impact of Yoga Practice on Lipid Profile and Insulin Resistance in Overweight and Obese Individuals – A Pilot Study by Abhijeet Shelke, Ramesh Kawade, Subhradeep Bhattacharya, Vishal Sarkar, Neevhashiny Selvaraj

“…Homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (P < 0.001), fasting blood glucose (P < 0.001), fasting insulin (P < 0.006), quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (P < 0.001), and glycosylated hemoglobin (P = 0.001) were statistically significant, before and after yoga intervention. …”
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Regime Change: The Need for Scientific Critical Consciousness by Usama Javed Mirza

“…These pre-pilot experiences confirm the challenges predicted by research in implementing emancipatory curricula, e.g. that social taboos prevent open discussion of sensitive socio-scientific social justice issues. They also indicate much promise from even partial inclusion; students demonstrated changing perspectives and motivation to tackle social justice issues, and there was significantly increased student engagement—including by those who were previously disinterested in science.…”
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TOPBP1 as a potential predictive biomarker for enhanced combinatorial efficacy of olaparib and AZD6738 in PDAC by Xiao-Mei Tang, Min-Min Shi, Jia-Cheng Wang, Yi-Jin Gu, Yu-Ting Dai, Qin-Xin Yang, Jia Liu, Ling-Jie Ren, Xin-Yun Liu, Chun Yang, Fang-Fang Ma, Ji-Bing Liu, Hong Yu, Da Fu, Yun-Feng Wang

“…TOPBP1 knockdown increased the sensitivity of PDAC cells to olaparib treatment and improved therapeutic efficacy in both PDAC cell lines and subcutaneous mouse models. …”
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Internal jugular distensibility index as a predictor of fluid responsiveness in adult patients undergoing elective surgery – A prospective accuracy study by Dita Aditianingsih, Aldy Heriwardito, Laksmi Senja Agusta, El Nissi Leonard, Chrisella Annabelle

“…The optimal cut-off value was found at an internal jugular vein distensibility index of >12.62% with a sensitivity of 84.4% and a specificity of 79.4%. A moderate positive correlation existed between the index and stroke volume increase (r = 0.535, P < 0.001). …”
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Volatile-Olfactory Profiles of cv. Arbequina Olive Oils Extracted without/with Olive Leaves Addition and Their Discrimination Using an Electronic Nose by Ítala M. G. Marx, Nuno Rodrigues, Ana C. A. Veloso, Susana Casal, José A. Pereira, António M. Peres

“…The leaves incorporation resulted in green fruity oils with fresh herbs and cabbage olfactory notes, while control oils showed a ripe fruity sensation with banana, apple, and dry hay grass notes. …”
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Spatiotemporal heterogeneity of ecosystem service interactions and their determining thresholds across distinct climate zones in the temperate desert steppe of northern China by Xin Li, Xiangdong Li, Xiaoqian Li, Zhi Dong, Xinchuang Chen, Jianying Guo, Hongxiao Liu

“…However, the trade-off among ESs in the semi-arid zone was more severe, with more complex and sensitive determinants attributable to anthropogenic disturbance. …”
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Effect of synchronization system errors on the reception noise immunity of amplitude-phase shift keyed signals by G. V. Kulikov, X. Kh. Dang, A. G. Kulikov

“…A coherent receiver of APSK signals is more sensitive to the phase error of reference oscillations than a similar receiver of QAM signals, whereas clock errors have the same effect on the reception quality of these signals.…”
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Evaluation of twin-arginine translocation substrate proteins as potential antigen candidates for serodiagnosis of brucellosis by Yao Wu, Yao Wu, Xin Yan, Mingjun Sun, Xiaohan Guo, Jiaqi Li, Xiangxiang Sun, Xiangxiang Sun, Mengda Liu, Mengda Liu, Haobo Zhang, Haobo Zhang, Wenlong Nan, Weixing Shao, Fangkun Wang, Xiaoxu Fan, Xiaoxu Fan, Shufang Sun

“…Improving the specificity and sensitivity of serological methods for diagnosing brucellosis necessitates the development of novel diagnostic antigens. …”
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