Radioembolization for neuroendocrine tumors: procedure, application and clinical outcomes by Li Shen Ho, Tarik Baetens, Marnix G E H Lam, Arthur J A T Braat

“…Patient management should be tailored on an individual level to optimize outcomes. The incidence of complications is rare (<1%), with radiation-induced liver disease being the most concerning. …”
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Effects of the lavage through fistula in treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture by combined thoracoscopic and gastroscopic management by Zhao Huang, Penglong Zhao, Bingmei Qiu, Chuan Gao, Zhao Chen, Nan Yang, Yang Xu, Zhiqiang Zou, Yi Shen, Liwen Hu

“…Conclusions The Lavage-Drainage approach enhanced the drainage efficiency, reduced the inflammation level, and improved the prognosis of SER. However, this study has some limitations, and further multi-center prospective studies are needed to optimize the treatment and reduce costs.…”
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On the Choice of System Strength Metrics for the Allocation and Sizing of Synchronous Condensers in Power Grids by Shereefdeen Oladapo Sanni, Olatunji Obalowu Mohammed, Suprava Chakraborty, Ayodele Isqeel Abdullateef, Abdulrahaman Okino Otuoze, Olumoroti Ikotun, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum

“…Although the NRSCR-based method significantly improved system performance during faults&#x2014;offering faster voltage recovery post-fault and higher fault current contributions&#x2014;it resulted in a cost increase of approximately 7 times. …”
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RFID-embedded mattress for sleep disorder detection for athletes in sports psychology by Metin Pekgor, Aydolu Algin, Turhan Toros

“…This approach shows significant potential for sports psychology applications, enabling personalized recovery strategies and performance optimization. Future work will focus on expanding the dataset, integrating additional biometric sensors, and refining algorithms to improve diagnostic accuracy and real-time usability in clinical and home settings.…”
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Fuzzy logic-based simulation of a weighted integrated GNSS receiver for mitigating blocking interference effects by K. Bahmani, M.R. Mosavi, A. Sadr

“…To this end, a novel approach is proposed to improve the performance of receivers in integrated GNSS systems, which includes two-stage acquisition, fuzzy logic, and a weighting mechanism based on the Weighted Least Squares (WLS) algorithm. …”
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A novel bivariate regression model derived from the clayton copula and the Odd Dagum-G family and its application by Julius Kwaku Adu-Ntim, Akoto Yaw Omari-Sasu, Maxwell Akwasi Boateng, Isaac Adjei Mensah

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Strategies and Challenges in Detecting XSS Vulnerabilities Using an Innovative Cookie Collector by Germán Rodríguez-Galán, Eduardo Benavides-Astudillo, Daniel Nuñez-Agurto, Pablo Puente-Ponce, Sonia Cárdenas-Delgado, Mauricio Loachamín-Valencia

“…Additionally, clustering algorithms enabled user segmentation based on cookie data, identification of behavioral patterns, enhanced personalized web recommendations, and browsing experience optimization. …”
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Prediction of Input–Output Characteristic Curves of Hydraulic Cylinders Based on Three-Layer BP Neural Network by Wei Cai, Yirui Zhang, Jianxin Zhang, Shunshun Guo, Rui Guo

“…In the process of model improvement, a nonlinear adaptive decreasing weight mechanism is introduced to improve the optimization accuracy of the algorithm, facilitating the search for optimal solutions. …”
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Beyond Linearity: Uncovering the Complex Spatiotemporal Drivers of New-Type Urbanization and Eco-Environmental Resilience Coupling in China’s Chengdu–Chongqing Economic Circle with... by Caoxin Chen, Shiyi Wang, Meixi Liu, Ke Huang, Qiuyi Guo, Wei Xie, Jiangjun Wan

“…The results reveal the following: (1) NTU and EER levels steadily improved from 2004 to 2022, although coordination between cities still requires enhancement; (2) CCD exhibited a temporal pattern of “progressive escalation and continuous optimization,” and a spatial pattern of “dual-core leadership and regional diffusion,” with most cities shifting from NTU-lagged to synchronized development; (3) environmental regulations (MAR) and fixed asset investment (FIX) emerged as the most influential CCD drivers, and significant nonlinear interactions were observed, particularly those involving population size (HUM); (4) CCD drivers exhibited complex spatiotemporal heterogeneity, characterized by “stage dominance—marginal variation—spatial mismatch.” …”
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Electrophysiological changes in the acute phase after deep brain stimulation surgery by Lucia K. Feldmann, Diogo Coutinho Soriano, Jeroen Habets, Valentina D'Onofrio, Jonathan Kaplan, Varvara Mathiopoulou, Katharina Faust, Gerd-Helge Schneider, Doreen Gruber, Georg Ebersbach, Hayriye Cagnan, Andrea A. Kühn

“…Background: With the introduction of sensing-enabled deep brain stimulation devices, characterization of long-term biomarker dynamics is of growing importance for treatment optimization. The microlesion effect is a well-known phenomenon of transient clinical improvement in the acute post-operative phase. …”
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Building Up a Robust Risk Mathematical Platform to Predict Colorectal Cancer by Le Zhang, Chunqiu Zheng, Tian Li, Lei Xing, Han Zeng, Tingting Li, Huan Yang, Jia Cao, Badong Chen, Ziyuan Zhou

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC), as a result of a multistep process and under multiple factors, is one of the most common life-threatening cancers worldwide. To identify the “high risk” populations is critical for early diagnosis and improvement of overall survival rate. …”
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A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Power Transformer Failures Using Internet of Things-Based Monitoring and Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Emrah Aslan, Yildirim Ozupak, Feyyaz Alpsalaz, Zakaria M. S. Elbarbary

“…The proposed hybrid model combines the LightGBM algorithm with GridSearch optimization to achieve both high predictive accuracy and computational efficiency. …”
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A METHOD FOR SOLVING THE CANONICAL PROBLEM OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY by Lev Raskin, Yurii Parfeniuk, Larysa Sukhomlyn, Mykhailo Kravtsov, Leonid Surkov

“…Development of an accurate algorithm for solving this problem according to the probabilistic criterion in the assumption of the random nature of transportation costs has been done. …”
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Automatic Calculation of Average Power in Electroencephalography Signals for Enhanced Detection of Brain Activity and Behavioral Patterns by Nuphar Avital, Nataniel Shulkin, Dror Malka

“…The present study proposes a novel methodology for the automated calculation of the average power of EEG signals, with a particular focus on the beta frequency band which is known for its pronounced activity during cognitive tasks such as 2D content engagement. An optimization algorithm is employed to determine the most appropriate digital filter type and order for EEG signal processing, thereby enhancing both signal clarity and interpretability. …”
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Externally bonded reinforcement side extended (EBRSE) technique to postpone debonding of FRP laminates in strengthened concrete elements by Mehdi Aghabagloo, Laura Carreras, Cristina Barris, Alba Codina, Marta Baena

“…Additionally, a numerical approach was applied, combining the finite difference method with a metaheuristic optimization algorithm, to derive the bond-slip law governing the constitutive behavior of both systems. …”
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Joint classification and regression with deep multi task learning model using conventional based patch extraction for brain disease diagnosis by Padmapriya K., Ezhumalai Periyathambi

“…Results One of our unique discoveries is that, using our datasets, we verified that our proposed algorithm, DMTCNN, could appropriately categorize dissimilar brain disorders. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning Assisted UAV Path Planning Relying on Cumulative Reward Mode and Region Segmentation by Zhipeng Wang, Soon Xin Ng, Mohammed EI-Hajjar

“…The proposed region segmentation algorithm and cumulative reward model have been tested in different DRL techniques, where we show that the cumulative reward model can improve the training efficiency of deep neural networks by 30.8&#x0025; and the region segmentation algorithm enables deep Q-network agent to avoid 99&#x0025; of local optimal traps and assists deep deterministic policy gradient agent to avoid 92&#x0025; of local optimal traps.…”
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Hybrid modeling of adsorption process using mass transfer and machine learning techniques for concentration prediction by Jing Lv, Lei Wang

“…Prior to model training, the dataset underwent rigorous preprocessing including outlier removal using the z-score method and normalization. To improve model performance, hyperparameters were optimized using the bio-inspired Barnacles Mating Optimizer (BMO) algorithm. …”
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Notice of Violation of IEEE Publication Principles: Dynamic Embedding and Scheduling of Service Function Chains for Future SDN/NFV-Enabled Networks by Haotong Cao, Hongbo Zhu, Longxiang Yang

“…If the resource and QoS requirements of the VNFs are not satisfied, a re-embedding and re-scheduling scheme will be triggered in order to optimize certain existing VNFs. The dynamic embedding and scheduling algorithm has flexible network function placement and improves the underlying resource utilization. …”
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Artificial intelligence in project management: A bibliometric analysis by Nurkhat Ibadildin, Zhaxat Kenzhin, Gaukhar Yeshenkulova, Rymkul Ismailova, Assel Nurguzhina, Samalgul Nassanbekova, Aiman Kadyrova

“…Despite the rising adoption of AI in project management, research gaps persist, particularly in interdisciplinary methodologies, practical AI applications, and ethical concerns related to algorithmic decision-making. This study contributes to understanding AI’s transformative role in project management and highlights future research directions to enhance AI adoption for improved efficiency, decision-making, and project performance. …”
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