Offshore wind farm layout optimization accounting for participation in secondary reserve markets by T.-H. Nguyen, J. Quick, P.-E. Réthoré, J.-F. Toubeau, E. De Jaeger, F. Vallée

“…This study presents a new formulation for wind farm layout optimization where the objective function aims at maximizing revenues from both day-ahead and reserve markets. …”
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Improving the Analytical Method of Convergence Using Runge-Kutta Optimization Algorithm for Solving Fractional-Order Nonlinear Differential Equations by Shwan Abdal, Kais Ibraheem

“…Differential equations are equations that relate a function to one or more of its derivatives. Nonlinear means that the equation is not directly proportional to the function and its derivatives. …”
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Pre-arthroplastic and simultaneous mandibular distraction for correction of facial deformity in temporomandibular joint ankylosis by A.L. Chellappa, D. Mehrotra, K. Vishwakarma, N. Mahajan, D.P. Bhutia

“…Introduction: In cases of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis, interposition arthroplasty allows return of functional jaw movements. In order to improve the facial appearance, distraction osteogenesis is the treatment of choice, and may be timed either as a pre-arthroplastic, simultaneous or post-arthroplastic procedure. …”
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A murine model of aortic regurgitation generated by trans‐apical wire destruction of the aortic valve by Xiaoxia Huang, Qiancheng Wang, Dan Han, Hairuo Lin, Zhihong Li, Cankun Zheng, Jianping Bin, Wangjun Liao, Zhanchun Cong, Mengjia Shen, Yulin Liao

“…Echocardiography, invasive LV hemodynamic and histological examination were conducted to assess the degree of AR, LV function and remodeling. Results AR mice exhibited rapid aortic regurgitation velocity (424 ± 15.22 mm/s) immediately following successful surgery. …”
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Exploring the Relationship between Spatiotemporal Distribution of Urban Vibrancy and Neighborhood Attributes by Coupling Multi-Source Data: A Case of Nanshan District in Shenzhen by Liu Feng, Tang Zhong, Zhang Liang, Yu Lingmin, Liu Ke

“…Systematically incorporating a multidimensional set of neighborhood factors, including human vision, functionality, morphology, location, and street configuration, and utilizing spatial regression models in resonance with advanced algorithms facilitates a more profound comprehension of the spatiotemporal differentiation of urban vibrancy within urban spaces and the driving or inhibiting factors involved. …”
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DeSPPNet: A Multiscale Deep Learning Model for Cardiac Segmentation by Elizar Elizar, Rusdha Muharar, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley

“…Cardiac MRI allows medical practitioners to assess cardiac function accurately by providing comprehensive and quantitative information about the structure and function, hence making it an indispensable tool for monitoring the disease and treatment response. …”
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Correlation of PROMIS Scores with the Various Classes of the New Classification System of Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity by Seif El Masry, Grace DiGiovanni BS, Brittany M. Ammerman MD, Allison L. Boden MD, Jonathan Day MD, Joseph T. Nguyen MPH, Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, Scott J. Ellis MD

“…Conclusion: Patients with more severe PCFD had clinically significant improvement in physical function at both 1- and 2-years post-operatively, but had worse outcomes compared to those with less severe deformity. …”
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Correlation between brain imaging features and cognitive impairment in end-stage renal disease patients based on susceptibility-weighted imaging by GU Liangrui, YAN Bicong, FANG Tonglei, WU Jinliang

“…The number and regional distribution of CMBs were recorded. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). …”
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Does peatland rewetting mitigate flooding from extreme rainfall events? by S. Karimi, V. Mosquera, E. Maher Hasselquist, J. Järveoja, H. Laudon

“…Our rainfall-runoff analysis revealed that rewetting significantly decreased peak flow and the runoff coefficient and reduced the overall flashiness of hydrographs, making the rewetted sites function more like the pristine control peatland. However, “lag time”, which was already similar to pristine conditions, was pushed farther away from pristine conditions following rewetting. …”
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Analysis of retinal microstructure and electrophysiology in eyes following pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling for vitreomacular interface disorders by I-Hsien Chen, Meng-Syuan Li, Chia-Li Tseng, Hung-Pin Tu, Shwu-Jiuan Sheu

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate the relationship between retinal structural biomarkers using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and macular function before and after surgery. Methods Forty-four eyes of 44 patients were included. …”
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Multi-Stage and Multi-Objective Optimization of Solar Air-Source Heat Pump Systems for High-Rise Residential Buildings in Hot-Summer and Cold-Winter Regions by Zhen Wang, Jiaxuan Wang, Chenxi Lv

“…Next, the GenOpt program and the Hooke–Jeeves algorithm are used to perform the first stage of optimization with the lowest annual cost value as the objective function. Finally, MATLAB software and the NSGA-II algorithm are used to perform the second stage of optimization with the lowest annual cost value and the highest system energy efficiency ratio as the objective function, respectively. …”
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Impaired Vigilance in Patients with Narcolepsy Type 1: A Psychomotor Vigilance Task Study by Yu J, Zhou Y, Han X, Li Z, Chen F, Zhang L

“…Vigilance is the main factor affecting daytime function in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). …”
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Deep nested U-structure network with frequency attention for building semantic segmentation by Khaled Moghalles, Zaid Al-Huda, Dalal AL-Alimi, Yeong Hyeon Gu, Mugahed A. Al-antari

“…We have introduced a novel approach to address these issues: an end-to-end residual U-structure embedded within a U-Net, enhanced by a frequency attention module and a hybrid loss function. The novel residual U-structure is introduced to replace the encode-decode blocks of traditional U-Nets, and the hybrid loss function is utilized to guide segmentation for more complete and accurate segmentation masks. …”
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Phalangeal Reaming and Irrigation for Combined Proximal and Distal Phalangeal Osteomyelitis of the Thumb by Austin Franklin, MD, Angel Valencia, MD, Dang-Huy Do, MD, Ann Golden, MD, Daniel Koehler, MD

“…This allowed for adequate debridement and irrigation of our patient’s deep space infection using a minimally invasive approach, while avoiding more extensive debridement or amputation. After completion of 6 weeks of intravenous antibiotics, this patient successfully cleared the osteomyelitis while maintaining the function of her thumb.…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for loneliness among individuals with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anggi Lukman Wicaksana, Renny Wulan Apriliyasari, Pei-Shan Tsai

“…Abstract Background Loneliness is more pronounced in individuals with diabetes; however, limited studies have investigated loneliness and its risk factors. …”
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How do "mute" cicadas produce their calling songs? by Changqing Luo, Cong Wei, Christian Nansen

“…Acoustic playback experiments and behavioral observations suggest that the impact sounds of K. caelatata are used in intraspecific communication and function as calling songs. The new sound-production mechanism expands our knowledge on the diversity of acoustic signaling behavior in cicadas and further underscores the need for more bioacoustic studies on cicadas which lack tymbal mechanism.…”
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Integrating Group Setup Time Deterioration Effects and Job Processing Time Learning Effects with Group Technology in Single-Machine Green Scheduling by Na Yin, Hongyu He, Yanzhi Zhao, Yu Chang, Ning Wang

“…We study single-machine group green scheduling considering group setup time deterioration effects and job-processing time learning effects, where the setup time of a group is a general deterioration function on its starting setup time and the processing time of a job is a non-increasing function on its position. …”
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SELECTION OF PATIENTS WITH CONCOMITANT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE DISEASE FOR ANATOMICAL RESECTIONS IN LUNG CANCER (review of literature) by A. L. Akopov, S. D. Gorbunkov, A. I. Romanikhin, M. G. Kovalev

“…If the specified parameters were less than 80 %, additional studies were required: functional tests (6-minute walk test, staircase test), stress testing, calculation of predicted postoperative values of respiratory function, and, if necessary, lung scintigraphy could be performed to study regional respiratory function. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of ataluren in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: single-center experience from Saudi Arabia by Mushtaha Ahmad, Alaa ElRasoul, Raneem Sedayou, Mohammed Tamboosi, Hanan Mahroos, Shaimaa Alrashed, Mariam Tunkar, Faisal Alzahrani, Mohammed Alharbi, Mona Aljehani, Mousa Alahmari, Khalid Alqarni, Maha Gashlan, Berna Seker Yilmaz, Nahla M. Alshaikh

“…Pulmonary function was well preserved in all patients, with no patients having forced vital capacity <60% at their last follow-up. …”
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Cognitive Reserve? Cognitive Capacity! by Kenneth R. Paap

“…In contrast, we propose a shift to a cognitive capacity (CC) framework, which views cognitive performance as being always determined by the brain’s structural and functional capacities, without needing to invoke expectations based on incomplete knowledge. …”
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