Impact of different auditory environments on task performance and EEG activity by Zhen Xue, Wenxiao Zhong, Yong Cao, Shuang Liu, Xingwei An

“…This method systematically analyzed the connectivity patterns under different environments. …”
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Comparison of Frictional Resistance in Different Orthodontic Wire and Bracket Combination by Sonia Dubey, Sanjeev K. Tiwari, Loveleen Kaur, Sandeep K. Dubey, Nivedita Sahoo, Bhagabati P. Dash

“…To identify the best orthodontic wire and bracket combination for reducing friction, this research compares the frictional resistance of many combinations. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 samples were divided into six groups according to combinations of two wire kinds (nickel-titanium and stainless steel) and three bracket types (self-ligating, ceramic, and stainless steel). …”
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Dynamic simulation of breast behaviour during different activities based on finite element modelling of multiple components of breast by Jiazhen Chen, Zejun Zhong, Yue Sun, Joanne Yip, Kit-lun Yick

“…Using 4D scanning and motion capture technologies, dynamic data are collected during different activities. The accuracy of the FE model is verified based on relative mean absolute error (RMAE), and optimal material parameters are identified by using a validated stepwise grid search method. …”
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Sex differences in aortic tortuosity in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms by Sally H.J. Choi, MD, Ishmam Bhuiyan, MD, Masoud Hejazi, PhD, Srikantha A. Phani, PhD, York N. Hsiang, MB ChB, MHSc, FRCSC

“…Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database of male and female patients who underwent elective AAA repair from December 2014 to December 2019 was undertaken. …”
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Efficacy and Side Effect of Different Doses of Glucocorticoids on Sudden Deafness by Ya He, M.D., Liang’e Zhi, M.Med, Yajin Feng, B.Med, Shiyuan Li, B.Med, Qian Liu, B.Med, Zhendong Jiang, M.D., Cheng Zhong, M.D.

“…Results: There was no significant difference in the efficacy of various initial corticosteroid doses among different subgroups (all P > 0.05). …”
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Sex differences in the human brain related to visual motion perception by Dong-Yu Liu, Ming Li, Juan Yu, Yuan Gao, Xiaotong Zhang, Dewen Hu, Georg Northoff, Xue Mei Song, Junming Zhu

“…Given that motion perception is primarily associated with the neural activity of the middle temporal visual complex (MT+), we here test the novel hypothesis that the neural mechanism of these behavioral sex differences is mainly related to the MT+ region. Methods We utilized ultra-high field (UHF) MRI to investigate sex differences in the MT+ brain region. …”
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Characteristics of cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in adults with different degrees of obesity by Shukun Deng, Shengrui Mei, Qunyan Zhou, Wenjun Zhi, Wenjun Wu, Junyan Cai, Peng Yuan

“…ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics of cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in adults with different degrees of obesity through cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET).MethodsFrom September 2019 to January 2024, the data of patients undergoing CPET in the Rehabilitation Department of the Affiliated Wuxi People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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Using ERA-5 LAND reanalysis rainfall data to better evaluate the performance of the regional shallow landslide early warning system of Piemonte (north-western Italy) in the context... by Valentina Botto, Davide Tiranti, Simona Barbarino, Christian Ronchi

“…This paper is an update of a previous study, adding to the analysis recent widespread landslide events covering a wider time range with new precipitation data (additional 4 years). The primary difference lies in the use of a different method to analyze the rainfall responsible for the occurrence of shallow landslides. …”
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Optimal Inflation and Inflation Targeting: International Experience by E. V. Sinelnikova-Muryleva, A. M. Grebenkina

“…The objective of the article is to identify the features of achieving the inflation target by countries with different levels of economic development. As part of the descriptive analysis, the country comparison method has been applied according to the parameters of estimated inflation thresholds, actual targets and permissible targeting ranges, sustainability of targets and time periods. …”
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Modeling Stock High-Low Price Range: Fractional Cointegrating VAR Approach (FCVAR) by Elham Farzanegan

“…To test for the fractional unit root in each price series, the GPH and ELW methods are also employed. Furthermore, the Qu (2011) method is employed to test the true long memory against spurious long memory on the range series. …”
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Prediction of Landslide Displacement Based on EMD-TAR Combined Model by CHEN Xi, GAO Yaping, TU Rui

“…This study aims to more accurately predict the displacement changes of landslides with nonlinear volatility development.The empirical mode decomposition is first employed to process the time series of monitoring surface displacement of a landslide,and then the irregularly changing displacement series is converted into modal components with regular changes,which generates displacement components at different frequencies.Each component is predicted separately so that the mutual influence of errors can be avoided.The comprehensive prediction of the changing trend of displacement series is based on the prediction of the changing trends of all components.The improved threshold autoregressive model able to well describe non-stationary harmonics is used to predict the landslide displacement components.Finally,the modal superposition yields the final predicted displacement.In this way,a combined prediction model based on empirical mode decomposition and threshold autoregressive model is established,and its prediction accuracy is verified with Baishuihe landslide data.Compared with a BP neural network model and a long short-term memory network model,the proposed model has a high prediction accuracy,which provides a new method for the prediction of landslide displacement.…”
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Influencing factors of neonatal red blood cell transfusion: a retrospective analysis by ZHOU Na, HE Xin, SI Yu, HOU Chen, CHEN Jialu, TANG Zhaohui

“…After administering RBCs according to the standard of 15 mL/kg, there was a statistically significant difference in the efficacy of RBC transfusion at different transfusion thresholds. …”
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Digits-in-Noise test implementations for onsite and online testing with normal-hearing adults by Türüdü Soner, Koelewijn Thomas, Araiza-Illan Gloria, Hoogeveen Lisa, Gaudrain Etienne, Başkent Deniz

“…Methods: We tested various DIN test implementations in a within-subject design on 30 normal-hearing adults onsite, with 22 of them also online. …”
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Evaluating spectral indices for water extraction: Limitations and contextual usage recommendations by Chuanwu Zhao, Haishuo Wei, Gudina Legese Feyisa, Thiaggo de Castro Tayer, Gelilan Ma, Hanyi Wu, Yaozhong Pan

“…However, the wide variety of existing water spectral indices, each suited to different scenarios and objectives, makes it challenging for ordinary users to select the most appropriate index and determine its optimal usage (i.e., threshold settings). …”
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Study on the duration of laser-induced air plasma flash near thin film surface by Wang Guixia, Su Junhong, Wang Qingsong

“…The conventional plasma flash method sometimes fails to differentiate between film and air plasma flashes, resulting in significant errors in determining the film damage threshold. …”
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Alpine steppe vegetation communities are more sensitive to plateau pika disturbance than alpine meadows by Rui Hua, Peng Zhang, Liqing Wang, Miaomiao Huang, Limin Hua, Jianwei Zhou

“…However, the response of different grassland types to the disturbance of the “endemic species” plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) remains unclear.MethodsIn this study, two representative grassland types, alpine meadow and alpine steppe, were taken as research objects to compare the effects of pika disturbance on vegetation structure and function indicators, and to explore the disturbance response threshold of these ecosystems.ResultsThe results showed that the alpine steppe was more sensitive to pika disturbance, with significant decreases in biomass, vegetation height, and coverage even at low disturbance levels. …”
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Effect of Sport-specific Polarised Training on Agility in Elite and Subelite Badminton Players: A Randomised Controlled Study by Manish Nagpal, Nitesh Malhotra

“…Aim: To evaluate the effect of sport-specific polarised training via a badminton field test on agility in badminton players. Materials and Methods: This double-blinded randomised controlled was conducted in an indoor badminton court at Manav Rachna Sports Academy in Faridabad, Haryana, India. …”
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A Long-Term Study of Aerobic Performance in Elite Cross-Country Skiers: How Age and Sex Influence Career Development by Elias Bucher, Jon P. Wehrlin, Grégoire P. Millet, Thomas Steiner

“…Males had a higher baseline VO2max at age 18 (70.8 vs. 58.2 mL/kg/min, 21.6% difference), but the rate of change with age was not significantly different between the sexes (p=0.259). …”
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Prioritization for liver transplantation by V. L. Korobka, M. Y. Kostrykin, V. D. Passetchnikov, E. S. Pak

“…Mortality odds ratio was 2.979 (95% CI 1.63–5.95) provided that the listing serum albumin concentration was ≤30.1 g/L. With a threshold MELD score of 25, there were significant differences between patient survival when comparing patient cohorts with MELD ≥25 and with MELD ≤25 (Log-rank, p < 0.0001). …”
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DC Performance Variations of SOI FinFETs with Different Silicide Thickness by Jun-Sik Yoon

“…DC parameters including threshold voltage, low-field-mobility-related coefficient, and parasitic resistance are extracted from Y-function method for the comparison of DC performance and variability, and the correlation analysis. …”
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