Cochlear implant re-mapping informed by measures of viability of the electrode-neural interface: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Jason Tzu-Hsien Lien, Ben Williges, Deborah Vickers

“…Six databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, TRIP, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL), were searched in April 2024 to identify studies that compared an experimental CI mapping method informed by an ENI measure with the routine clinical mapping among adult CI users. …”
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Evaluation framework for the generation of continental bare surface reflectance composites by Paul Karlshoefer, Pablo d’Angelo, Jonas Eberle, Uta Heiden

“…It can estimate the theoretical limit achievable with defined processing parameters (spectral indices, thresholds, specific filtering, etc.) and it is also suitable to compare the performance of different SRC concepts from the literature. …”
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Design, Modeling, and Experiments of the Vortex-Induced Vibration Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with Bionic Attachments by Zunlong Jin, Guoping Li, Junlei Wang, Zhien Zhang

“…In order to increase the response amplitude and decrease the threshold wind speed of vortex-induced vibration, a bionic attachment structure is proposed based on the experimental method. …”
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A Neural Network Model for Intelligent Classification of Distal Radius Fractures Using Statistical Shape Model Extraction Features by Xing‐bo Cai, Ze‐hui Lu, Zhi Peng, Yong‐qing Xu, Jun‐shen Huang, Hao‐tian Luo, Yu Zhao, Zhong‐qi Lou, Zi‐qi Shen, Zhang‐cong Chen, Xiong‐gang Yang, Ying Wu, Sheng Lu

“…Therefore, there is an urgent need for an efficient and accurate method that can both detect and classify different types of distal radius fractures. …”
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Assessment of SARC-F Sensitivity for Probable Sarcopenia Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by David Propst, Lauren Biscardi, Tim Dornemann

“…The mean age (73.9, SD 6.2 years) and mean BMI (29.5, SD 5.8 kg/m²) did not differ significantly by sex; however, men showed a higher mean grip strength (36.3, SD 8.1 kg vs 22.4, SD 5.5 kg; PPP ConclusionsA SARC- F threshold of ≥2 is recommended as an optimal trade-off between sensitivity and specificity for identifying community-dwelling older adults with probable sarcopenia. …”
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Comparative analysis of Access PCT and Elecsys BRAHMS PCT assays for procalcitonin measurements by Hyunji Choi, Sang-Shin Lee, Hyunyong Hwang

“…This study evaluated the analytical performance and comparability of the Access PCT and Elecsys BRAHMS PCT assays. Methods The precision, detection capability, linearity, and reference range of both assays were assessed. …”
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SYMBOLIC METAPHORS IN DURRENMATT’S “THE MINOTAUR” WITHIN MYTHOLOGICAL, POSTMODERN AND EXISTENTIALIST CONTEXTS by Nataliia N. Kravchenko, Mariia M. Prokopchuk

“…This is achieved through the application of intertextual, structural-semiotic, and hermeneutical methods of literary analysis in conjunction with linguistic methods such as conceptual blending and the method of interactive theory of metaphor. …”
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Electromagnetic exposure levels of electric vehicle drive motors to cochlear implanted passenger. by Xu-Wei Dong, Yi-Dan Qian, Mai Lu

“…A calculation model including the vehicle body, brain tissue, skull, eyes, human body, and cochlear implant is built, and the finite element method is used to calculate the induced electric field ([Formula: see text]), specific absorption rate (SAR), and temperature changes in different tissues and organs of the passenger's body. …”
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A Reassessment of the Turkish Party System by Mustafa Bölükbaşı

“…This paper analyzes Turkish party systems from 1950 to the present using the quantitative method. Adopting the criteria of the number of relevant parties and their relative strengths, this study applies different indicators such as the effective number of parties and fragmentation. …”
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Streamlining systematic reviews with large language models using prompt engineering and retrieval augmented generation by Fouad Trad, Ryan Yammine, Jana Charafeddine, Marlene Chakhtoura, Maya Rahme, Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, Ali Chehab

“…We analyzed Rayyan’s title/abstract screening performance using different inclusion thresholds. For the LLM, we used prompt engineering for title/abstract screening and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for full-text screening. …”
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THE USABILITY OF I-SUYYAH: A MOBILE TOURISM APPLICATION FOR ARAB TOURISTS IN MALAYSIA by Wan Ab Aziz Wan Daud, Mohammad Taufiq Abdul Ghani, Ahmad Zaki Amiruddin, Kamarulzaman Abdul Ghani, Ahmad Abdul Rahman

“…The data obtained were analysed using the Fuzzy Delphi method, and twelve experts were selected to analyse the fuzziness consensus. …”
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Associative experiment as a means of tracking dynamics of secondary language personality development as exemplified by the stimulus word “nation” by Vera V. Koroleva, Ekaterina T. Polyanskaya

“…A chain associative experiment, conducted in three groups with different levels of English proficiency – including a group of native speakers – serves as the primary research method. …”
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Fine-Tuning Network Slicing in 5G: Unveiling Mathematical Equations for Precision Classification by Nikola Anđelić, Sandi Baressi Šegota, Vedran Mrzljak

“…The proposed method demonstrates outstanding performance, achieving a perfect classification accuracy of 1.0.…”
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Concrete Crack Skeleton Analysis: A Machine Vision Approach to Feature Extraction by Rui Wang, Xinxin Guo, Jiaxuan Liu, Yu Wan

“…Therefore, a feature extraction method based on inflection point recognition of concrete surface crack skeleton is proposed in this paper. …”
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Effects of Proprioception Exercises in the Rehabilitation Process of Football Players after Arthroscopic Surgery Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) by Manouchehr Haidary

“… Objective: The aim of this study was to test the effect of proprioception exercises in the rehabilitation process of football players after arthroscopic surgery on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Method: Data was collected from Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Rehabilitation, Medicine and Sports, Moscow, Russia. 20 patients with an average age of 16-25 years old with no historical records of neuromuscular diseases and injuries of the lower extremities. …”
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Conventional risk factors and arterial bed parameters in patients with coronary artery disease younger and older than 50 years by A. A. Khromova, L. I. Salyamova, O. G. Kvasova, V. E. Oleinikov

“…To study conventional risk factors and arterial stiffness parameters to identify non-invasive markers of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with and without history of cardiovascular disease, with premature and physiological vascular aging.Material and methods. The study included 198 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and 57 healthy people. …”
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Robust hierarchical federated learning with dual-layer filtering mechanism by Chaoyi Yang, Wei Liang, Yuxiang Chen, Jiahong Xiao, Dacheng He, Tianxiong Liu, Jin Wang, Amr Tolba

“…This method first uses Kernel density estimation to infer the approximate data distribution of devices, ensuring minimal differences among devices within each cluster. …”
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Binder formulation and printing performance of zirconia filament feedstocks for material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing by Fankai Meng, Margherita Beretta, Jozef Vleugels, Frederik Desplentere, Eleonora Ferraris

“…Printing tests with different nozzle diameters validated the analytical evaluation and measured the buckling threshold. …”
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A nomogram prediction of overall survival based on lymph node ratio, AJCC 8th staging system, and other factors for primary pancreatic cancer. by Rui Zhong, Xin Jiang, Yan Peng, Huan Xu, Yongfeng Yan, Li Liu, Xiaowei Tang

“…<h4>Background</h4>As a malignant tumor with poor prognosis, accurate and effective prediction of the prognosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) is crucial.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 12,909 patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer were selected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program between 2004 and 2016. …”
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Coproducing healthcare service improvement for people with common mental health disorders including psychotic experiences: a study protocol of a multiperspective qualitative study by Alexandros Georgiadis, Robbie Duschinsky, Jesus Perez, Peter B Jones, Debra Russo, Clare Knight, Emma Soneson, Mary Dixon-Woods

“…Informed by principles of coproduction, this study will seek the views of service users and staff to inform the design and development of such a therapy.Methods and analysis Semistructured interviews will be conducted with IAPT service users, therapists and managers based in three different geographical areas in England. …”
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