Assimilation of INSAT-3D imager retrieved aerosol optical depth for enhanced dust storm prediction using WRF-Chem model by Aman W Khan, Dilip Ganguly, Sagnik Dey, Atul Kumar Varma, Prashant Kumar

“…The Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) three-dimensional variational (3DVAR) method was utilized for data assimilation, with simulations performed for 144 h, adjusting for uncertainties in the model’s background error covariance using different inflation factors. …”
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A paradigm shift: Low-cost sensors for effective air quality monitoring and management in developing countries by Muneeba Shabbir, Talha Saeed, Ahmad Saleem, Parkash Bhave, Mike Bergin, Muhammad Fahim Khokhar

“…Though adjusted values aligned better, the analysis focuses on unadjusted data for broader applicability. …”
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Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency as a cause of recurrent hypoglycemia and metabolic acidosis: Clinical and molecular findings in Malaysian patients by Lip Hen Moey, Nor Azimah Abdul Azize, Yusnita Yakob, Huey Yin Leong, Wee Teik Keng, Bee Chin Chen, Lock Hock Ngu

“…Background: Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (FBPase) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive inborn error of gluconeogenesis. We reported the clinical findings and molecular genetic data in seven Malaysian patients with FBPase deficiency. …”
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Joint Optical Performance Monitoring and Modulation Format/Bit-Rate Identification by CNN-Based Multi-Task Learning by Xiaojie Fan, Yulai Xie, Fang Ren, Yiying Zhang, Xiaoshan Huang, Wei Chen, Tianwen Zhangsun, Jianping Wang

“…Similarly, for BR-MFI, even in the case of limited training data, 100% accuracies can be achieved. Additionally, the effects of training data size, task weights, and model structure on CNN-based MTL performance are comprehensively studied. …”
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Improved Water Level Retrieval in Complex Riverine Environments: Sentinel‐3 and Sentinel‐6 Altimetry Over China's Rivers by Chenqi Fang, Di Long, Qi Huang, Fanyu Zhao, Huaichuan Liu, Xingwu Duan, Aizhong Hou

“…The IMSA algorithm demonstrated significant enhancements at over 48 VSs with more than 64 validation results compared to the original TIC, achieving the lowest median RMSE of 0.61 m (0.13–0.50 m lower than the OCOG, Threshold, MWaPP, and TIC algorithms), with strong resilience to environmental noise. Error analysis revealed that the altimetric accuracy is primarily influenced by the underlying surface characteristics of VSs, with built‐up areas exerting significant interference. …”
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A High-Precision ID-TIMS U-Pb Dating Method of Apatite by Jiarun TU, Hongying ZHOU, Yurong CUI, Guozhan LI, Jianzhen GENG, Jian ZHANG

“…Compared with high common lead apatite standards, MAP-3 as an external standard can directly calibrate the isotopic data, effectively simplifying the data analysis process and improving the reliability of in situ apatite U-Pb dating results.…”
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Predictive value of triglyceride， glycosylated hemoglobin and their interactions on gestational diabetes mellitus by BAO Zichao, TAO Cheng, Chen Dianchen

“…The general clinical data of the two groups were compared, and the independent risk factors affecting the occurrence of GDM were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. …”
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Perceptions and practices of household heads toward malaria: a community based cross sectional study in Southwest Ethiopia by Girma Mamo Zegene, Bezuayehu Alemayehu, Tadesse Gebremedhin, Mathewos Alemu Gebremichael, Wondwossen Niguse, Ephrem Negeri

“…After ensuring data completeness and consistency, statistical analysis was performed. …”
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Crosswalk between HRSD and MADRS outcomes for rTMS in patients with depression by Xiao Chen, Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Zafiris J Daskalakis, Daniel M Blumberger, Jonathan Downar, Chao-Gan Yan, Tyler S Kaster

“…Being able to translate scores between these scales could allow for aggregating rTMS clinical trial data.Methods Clinical data from two randomised rTMS clinical trials (FOURD and CARTBIND, total N=380) were pooled. …”
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Block Encryption LAyer (BELA): Zero-Trust Defense Against Model Inversion Attacks for Federated Learning in 5G/6G Systems by Sunder A. Khowaja, Parus Khuwaja, Kapal Dev, Keshav Singh, Xingwang Li, Nikolaos Bartzoudis, Ciprian R. Comsa

“…Our experimental analysis on four publicly available datasets and various network architectures show that the BELA module can increase the mean square error (MSE) up to 194% when a reconstruction attempt is performed by an adversary using existing state-of-the-art methods.…”
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Dynamic Monitoring of Goaf Stress Field and Rock Deformation Driven by Optical Diber Sensing Technology by Jing Chai, Zhe Yan, Yibo Ouyang, Dingding Zhang, Jianfeng Yang, Gaoyi Yang, Chenyang Ma

“…Compared with the BPPS measurements, the deviation in the inverted data is less than 8.88%, the root mean square error (RMSE) is 0.98–1.20 in different propulsion stages, and the coefficient of determination (R²) is between 0.72 and 0.85. …”
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Comparing NIRS and Pulse Oximetry for Cerebral Oxygen Saturation During Hypoxia Testing by Vasilios Alevizakos, Andreas Werner, Lisa-Marie Schiller, Constantin von See, Marcus Schiller

“…Measurements were taken at baseline, during hypoxia at 25,000 feet, and post recovery. Data analysis included regression analysis, Bland–Altman plots, and concordance correlation coefficients (CCC). …”
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Workplace Incivility and Job Alienation: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Social Capital and the Moderating Role of Psychological Capital by Fariborz Fathi Chegeni, Mostafa OmidNezhad

“…Five hypotheses were proposed and analysis of the statistical data confirmed all five. …”
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Spectral Characterization in Seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii, using AS7285x Spectroscopy Sensor Device by Hollanda Arief Kusuma, Tonny Suhendra, Aidil Fadli Ilhamdy, Carel Candigia Sahid Ilhami, Dwi Eny Djoko Setyono, Muhammad Zainuddin Lubis

“…Coefficient of determination (R²), percentage error (%), and percentage accuracy (%) were also used to assess model performance. …”
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Symmetrical Modular Optical Phased Array With Combined Spatial and Amplitude Modulation for Scalable Indoor Wireless Networks by Kosala Herath, Malin Premaratne, Sharadhi Gunathilake, Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas

“…Furthermore, we introduce a new symmetrical excitation mechanism combined with spatial modulation for data symbol encoding within the MOPA architecture. …”
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A reliable tool for assessment of acceptance of e-consultation service in hospitals: the modified e-consultation Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) questionnaire by Rasha Ashmawy, Sally Zeina, Ehab Kamal, Khaled Shelbaya, Nermeen Gawish, Sandy Sharaf, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Azza Mehanna

“…Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed the two-factor model, with standardized factor loadings between 0.80 and 0.95, a Comparative Fit Index (CFI) of 0.95, and a Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) of 0.084. …”
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Computation of Intersegmental Moments during Standing Posture: Can We Neglect the Horizontal Ground Reaction Force? Results from an Experimental Study by Solène Prost, Sébastien Pesenti, Bertrand Moal, Vincent Pomero, Stephane Fuentes, Patrick Tropiano, Virginie Lafage, Jean-Luc Jouve, Benjamin Blondel

“…The development of postural analysis thanks to force and pressure platforms, in order to determine the center of pressure, can be valuable in the setting of spinal malalignment. …”
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Prediction and Mapping of Soil Total Nitrogen Using GF-5 Image Based on Machine Learning Optimization Modeling by LIU Liqi, WEI Guangyuan, ZHOU Ping

“…Fieldwork involved the careful collection of 171 soil samples, obtaining soil spectral data, chemical analysis data of soil TN content, and the GF-5 hyperspectral data. …”
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Climate change projections and hydrological modelling to predict the streamflow in Berach-Banas catchment, Rajasthan by Kuldeep Pareta, Yogita Dashora

“…This study employs the MIKE Hydro River and NAM (Nedbor-Afstromings Model) Rainfall-Runoff modules, integrating data from 14-meteorological stations and two streamflow stations (Chittorgarh and Bigod) for period 2000–2022. …”
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Long-term continuous observations of the horizontal inhomogeneity in lower-atmospheric water vapor concentration using A-SKY/MAX-DOAS by Shunya Mizobuchi, Hitoshi Irie, Shingo Shimizu

“…Additionally, we demonstrated the capability of a four-azimuth-viewing MAX-DOAS system, comprising four A-SKY/MAX-DOAS instruments, to capture horizontal inhomogeneities in lower-atmospheric water vapor over Chiba. Analysis of the four directional data sets revealed a correlation between these inhomogeneities and atmospheric instability (increase in inhomogeneities during atmospheric instability). …”
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