Empirical Study on Indicators Selection Model Based on Nonparametric K-Nearest Neighbor Identification and R Clustering Analysis by Yan Liu, Zhan-jiang Li, Xue-jun Zhen

“…Additionally, the R cluster analysis applied in this paper sorts the indicators by criterion class, rather than sorting the indicator by the whole index system. This approach ensures that indicators which are clustered in one class have the same economic implications and data characteristics. …”
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Prediction Method of Maximum Propagation Angle in Parabolic Equation Model over Irregular Terrain by Rui Zhang, Hongguang Wang, Zhensen Wu, Leke Lin, Zhenwei Zhao

“…An accurate maximum propagation angle is key for the PE model over irregular terrains, as it ensures prediction accuracy and improves calculation speed.…”
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Exploring maritime safety and risk management practices among STIP Jakarta graduates by Marihot Simanjuntak, Larsen Barasa, Marudut Bernadtua Simanjuntak

“…The study highlights the importance of safety culture, regulatory compliance, and professionalism for ensuring the safety, competence, and sustainability of maritime operations. …”
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Comparison Study of Resource Allocation Strategies for OFDM Multimedia Networks by Cédric Guéguen, Sébastien Baey

“…Thereby they maximize the global system throughput while ensuring the highest possible level of fairness. However their performances heavily depend on the bandwidth granularity (i.e., the number of elementary resource units) that is used in the resource allocation process. …”
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Evaluating GPT models for clinical note de-identification by Bayan Altalla’, Sameera Abdalla, Ahmad Altamimi, Layla Bitar, Amal Al Omari, Ramiz Kardan, Iyad Sultan

“…Abstract The rapid digitalization of healthcare has created a pressing need for solutions that manage clinical data securely while ensuring patient privacy. This study evaluates the capabilities of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 models in de-identifying clinical notes and generating synthetic data, using API access and zero-shot prompt engineering to optimize computational efficiency. …”
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AN EXPERIMENT ON THE PROPOSED ONLINE ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION METHOD AT DALAT UNIVERSITY by Thi Thu Phuong Ta, Bao Tuyen Huynh, Phuoc Huy Dang

“…In this article, we propose an online oral exam process that can be applied to a large class but still ensures seriousness, fairness, and objectivity. Experiments conducted in 11 courses taught and assessed at Dalat University during the second semester of the 2020–2021 school year and the first semester of the 2021–2022 school year are discussed to illustrate the process. …”
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Robotic assembly of modular concrete shells using falsework by Egor Ivaniuk, Dmytro Pukhkaiev, Mathias Reichle, Wanqi Zhao, Johannes Mey, Manuel Krombholz, Zlata Tošić, Uwe Aßmann, Sven Klinkel, Viktor Mechtcherine

“…The presence of a falsework enables the creation of large-scale shells of complex shapes out of an unlimited number of modules while ensuring the accuracy of their positioning. This paper describes a possible methodology for implementing this approach and validates it by assembling a demonstrator, as well as presents the results of static and dynamic analysis of the modules moved by the robot.…”
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The role of ethnoscience in the build-up of ethnoconservation as a new approach to nature conservation in the tropics by Antonio Carlos Diegues

“…It consists in recognizing the rights of traditional communities to their territories, using traditional knowledge, encouraging people to participate and ensuring the cooperation between natural and social sciences in the process of nature management.…”
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Green supply chain for coal: Models and optimization by Xiao Wang, Zhiyuan Chen, Ruoyu Qi, Lin Li

“…The model aims to coordinate coal reclaiming, stacking, and transportation operations while minimizing coal storage costs and sulfur treatment costs, ensuring the uninterrupted fulfillment of power generation tasks. …”
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Student study group break-even value and adjustment of the educational program portfolio by G. L. Azoev

“…The proposed answers to the questions are based on a marketing approach, which presents formulas for calculating the break-even value of a bachelor’s group, an algorithm for determining the structure of the group, recommendations for adjusting the portfolio of programs and calculating the total amount of university income from extra-budgetary admission, ensuring the planned university development.…”
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Cultural heritage and energy transition – A lesson from the past by Xavier Casanovas, José A. Alonso Campanero, Tiziana Campisi

“…This symbiosis between past and present is of crucial practical and symbolic importance: reconnecting with our cultural roots in moving towards a more sustainable future ensures a painless path to energy efficiency.   …”
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Diagnostic device of single-element insulators of overhead transmission line by temperature by N. A. Tereshchenko

“…As an element of the power system, it plays an important role in ensuring its reliable operation. At present the issue of diagnostics and monitoring of insulators is still topical. …”
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The Concept of Scientific Bases of Management by E. M. Korotkov

“…In higher education this is manifested by the inclusion of new disciplines in the educational program, the creation of new departments, ensuring the teaching of these disciplines. We need a convincing rationale for the selection of a new discipline, development of its content that reflects practical needs for new knowledge and their scientific significance, scientific basis. …”
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Climate change, freshwater ecosystems and inland fisheries: implications for the developing nations by Biju Kumar A

“… Freshwater ecosystems are vital for ensuring drinking water supplies, bio-resources that support livelihood, and a wide array of ecosystem services. …”
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Percepción de la figura de la conciliación en equidad como una forma de administrar justicia en Barranquilla (Colombia) by María Lourdes Ramírez Torrado, María de Jesús Illera Santos, Humberto Llinás Solano, Karen Flórez

“…Esta figura, pese haber sido incluida por el legislador constituyente en 1991, solo entró en funcionamiento en el distrito de Barranquilla en 2004, con los nombramientos de los primeros conciliadores en equidad de la ciudad.…”
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Reproductive aging in farm animals: Impacts on fertility and strategies for mitigation: A narrative review by Akhter Rasool, Sachin, Irtiqa Manzoor, Akshata Patil

“…The livestock sector is a vital component of India's agricultural economy, providing essential support to rural communities and ensuring food security. Efficient reproductive performance is critical to sustaining livestock productivity, yet age-related declines in both male and female fertility pose significant challenges. …”
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The impact of fiscal decentralization on economic growth of regions of the Russian Federation by R. I. Vasilyeva

“…One of the priority goals for the state policy is ensuring sustainable economic growth. The theory of fiscal federalism argues that fiscal decentralization fosters both regional and national economic development by providing the opportunity to coordinate regional needs and national policy goals. …”
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Dichroic mirror pulses for optimized higher-order atomic Bragg diffraction by D. Pfeiffer, M. Dietrich, P. Schach, G. Birkl, E. Giese

“…Our approach selectively reflects resonant atom paths into the detected interferometer output, ensuring that these contribute to the signal with intent. …”
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Measuring salivary cortisol in biobehavioral research: A systematic review and methodological considerations by Fanghong Dong, Justine S. Sefcik, Elizabeth Euiler, Nancy A. Hodgson

“…The assessment of salivary cortisol in community settings has gained popularity in biobehavioral research due to its noninvasive sampling, ease of handling and storage, and suitability for repeated sampling in short intervals. Ensuring consistent methodological practices for salivary cortisol is essential. …”
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Addressing the consequences of missing vaccines: A case report of pertussis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Diana Marcela Perea Rojas, Indiana Luz Rojas Torres, Luis Enrique Perea Vásquez

“…Immunocompromised children, such as those with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, are particularly susceptible to vaccine-preventable diseases, underscoring the importance of ensuring adequate vaccination coverage. We report a case of a 3-year-old boy with ALL who developed a Bordetella parapertussis infection during chemotherapy. …”
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