Platelet aggregation rate serves as a significant predictive indicator for thromboembolic events in the context of stent-assisted embolization for unruptured arterial aneurysms by Xiaopeng Huang, Tingbao Zhang, Yu Feng, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Kui Liu, Wenyuan Zhao

“…Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were generated for prognostic indicators such as PAR, with the optimal cutoff value determined. …”
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Orchard-Wide Visual Perception and Autonomous Operation of Fruit Picking Robots: A Review by CHEN Mingyou, LUO Lufeng, LIU Wei, WEI Huiling, WANG Jinhai, LU Qinghua, LUO Shaoming

“…In contrast to current picking systems, the next generation of fruit-picking robots aims to replicate the autonomous skills exhibited by human fruit pickers. …”
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Urban Heat Island Effect: Remote Sensing Monitoring and Assessment—Methods, Applications, and Future Directions by Lili Zhao, Xuncheng Fan, Tao Hong

“…In terms of applications, the paper elaborates on the practical value of remote sensing technology in identifying thermally vulnerable areas, green space planning, urban material optimization, and decision support for UHI mitigation. …”
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探討強化學習演算法之素材推薦機制與AI學習履歷之學習者感知 Learner Perceptions of AI-Powered Learning Portfolios and Personalized Material Recommendation Mechanisms in Reinforcement Learning Algorithms... by 曾建維 Jian-Wei Tzeng, 黃天麒 Tien-Chi Huang, 薛承祐 Cheng-Yu Hsueh, 廖英淞 Ying-Song Liao

“…A growing body of research advocates for the use of data analytics as a viable method to optimize online and adaptive learning processes. …”
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Exploring the potential of cell-free RNA and Pyramid Scene Parsing Network for early preeclampsia screening by Zhuo Zhao, Xiaoxu Liu, Yonghui Guan, Chunfang Li, Zheng Wang

“…The differential algorithm was embedded in the PSPNet neural network and the network was then trained using the generated dataset. Subsequently, the real-world sequencing dataset was used to validate and optimize the network, ultimately outputting the PRI values of the healthy control group and the PE group (PSPNet-based PRI). …”
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BioImpedance Spectroscopy to maintain Renal Output: the BISTRO randomised controlled trial by Simon J Davies, David Coyle, Elizabeth Lindley, David Keane, John Belcher, Fergus Caskey, Indranil Dasgupta, Andrew Davenport, Ken Farrington, Sandip Mitra, Paula Ormandy, Martin Wilkie, Jamie MacDonald, Mandana Zanganeh, Lazaros Andronis, Ivonne Solis-Trapala, Julius Sim

“…Background Fluid removal is a key component of dialysis treatment but, if excessive, can result in a faster decline in residual kidney function. Prescribing the optimal removal of fluid on dialysis to avoid this is therefore important. …”
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Integrating Digital Twin Technology to Achieve Higher Operational Efficiency and Sustainability in Manufacturing Systems by Matevž Resman, Niko Herakovič, Mihael Debevec

“…The proposed approach has proven to be highly effective for different types and sizes of manufacturing systems, especially those with high waste generation.…”
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Decision-Making and Selection Framework for Potential Implementation of Concentrated Solar Power Technologies: Case Study by Maycon Figueira Magalhães, Boniface Dominick Mselle, Francisca Galindo

“…The results highlight solar towers as the most suitable technology, while the characteristics of the deployment can lead to over 3.2% difference in annual energy generation (when comparing between two areas, A1 and A2). …”
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Optimisation of the deployment of automated external defibrillators in public places in England by Terry P Brown, Lazaros Andronis, Asmaa El-Banna, Benjamin KH Leung, Theodoros Arvanitis, Charles Deakin, Aloysius N Siriwardena, John Long, Gareth Clegg, Steven Brooks, Timothy CY Chan, Steve Irving, Louise Walker, Craig Mortimer, Sandra Igbodo, Gavin D Perkins

“…The study was divided into four work packages (WPs): (1) exploration of the characteristics and coverage of current locations of AEDs relative to the location of historical OHCAs; (2) comparison of the OHCA coverage of various AED deployment strategies (POIs and grid-based) and an optimisation model with the current coverage; (3) determination of the cost-effectiveness of the strategies in WP2 compared to current placement (CP); and (4) development of a national consensus of the optimal location for public-access AEDs. Statistical analysis Descriptive statistics were used to analyse for any differences in neighbourhood characteristics where OHCAs occurred and registered AEDs were located. …”
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Performance of Concrete Reinforced with Recycled Polypropylene Fibers from Raffia Bags by Fernanda V. Novak, Ângela G. Graeff, Ruth M. C. Santana

“…For the concrete, the tests included axial compressive strength, flexural tensile strength, Slump Test, and capillary water absorption. Four different concrete mixes were evaluated, one as reference and three others incorporating 0.3% by weight of different recycled PP fibers, relative to the cement mass. …”
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Integration of ground-based and remote sensing data with deep learning algorithms for mapping habitats in Natura 2000 protected oak forests by Lucia Čahojová, Ivan Jarolímek, Barbora Klímová, Michal Kollár, Michaela Michalková, Karol Mikula, Aneta A. Ožvat, Denisa Slabejová, Mária Šibíková

“…The study also seeks to evaluate the accuracy of this approach, specifically in oak-dominated forests, as well as identify the optimal time period within a year for effective habitat identification.Using the specialised software NaturaSat, automated segmentations were performed based on the coordinates of phytosociological relevés and forest strands defined in database. …”
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Preference set-based design method for qualitative assessments using dominance-based rough set approach by Shotaro OYAMA, Takeo KATO

“…Additionally, a parameter study of indicator weights yielded diverse decision rules (Pareto optimal solutions) based on the weight ratio, highlighting the ability of the proposed method to generate design solutions aligned with specific characteristics of each indicator, further confirming its applicability to a wide range of design problems.…”
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A Reporter Gene Assay for Measuring the Biological Activity of PEGylated Recombinant Human Growth Hormone by Shaowang Hu, Xiaoming Zhang, Yi Li, Jing Li, Yingwu Wang, Chenggang Liang

“…This study demonstrates that the optimized reporter gene assay is not only effective for quality control of PEG-rhGH but also serves as a valuable tool for evaluating and optimizing PEGylated long-acting growth hormone therapeutics.…”
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Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Alert-Based Remote Monitoring–First Care for Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: Semistructured Interview Study Within the Veterans... by Allison Kratka, Thomas L Rotering, Scott Munson, Merritt H Raitt, Mary A Whooley, Sanket S Dhruva

“…Two authors familiarized themselves with the dataset and generated separate codebooks based on the interview guides and inductively coded notes. …”
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The effects of prolonged prone positioning on response and prognosis in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a retrospective cohort study by Yuhang Yan, Junying Bao, Shumin Cai, Xiangning Zhong, Bingxuan Geng, Jingyi Liang, Zhiya Deng, Zhongqing Chen, Zaisheng Qin, HongBin Hu, Zhenhua Zeng

“…Kaplan–Meier survival curves were generated to compare 28-day mortality, with log-rank tests analyzing differences. …”
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Provincial inequalities in life cycle carbon dioxide emissions and air pollutants from electric vehicles in China by Dingding Hu, Kaile Zhou, Rong Hu, Jingna Yang

“…Abstract It is still unclear whether emissions reductions from electric vehicles can be achieved across different regions from a lifecycle perspective. Here we use the life cycle assessment model and Quasi Input-Output model to evaluate the carbon dioxide emissions and air pollutants of internal combustion engine vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles in different provinces of China, with the provincial electricity consumption data and the sales data of electric vehicles. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Düzce Province within the Scope of Türkiye’s Decarbonization Policies by Kadriye Elif Maçin

“…Using the life cycle assessment, the effects of different electricity mixes were compared. The annual waste generation in Düzce was defined as the functional unit, and the ReCiPe-2016 method was employed to analyze eight impact categories across seven different scenarios. …”
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Management and Operation Transformation of Urban Park Green Spaces from the Perspectives of Public Goods Provision and Fiscal Sustainability by Peiyi JIA

“…Modernizing policy frameworks to accommodate regional disparities and allowing selective revenue-generation strategies may balance ecological mandates with fiscal realities. …”
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Enhancing Battery Pack Cooling Efficiency Through Graphite-Integrated Hybrid-Battery Thermal Management Systems by Amin Rahmani, Mahdieh Dibaj, Mohammad Akrami

“…The impact of battery pack configurations on heat generation is analyzed, and five different porous materials are tested for their cooling performance. …”
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Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Thermal Stratification in Locally Heated Residential Spaces by Víctor Tuninetti, Bastián Ales, Tomás Mora Chandía

“…While localized heating enhances comfort near the heat source, it generates vertical temperature disparities exceeding acceptable comfort thresholds at greater distances. …”
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