Multi-group global tests for restricted mean survival time and restricted mean time lost: a variable transformation approach by Shuyu Chen, Mengyao Wang, Xingyou Zhou, Wenbin Zhang, Chengfeng Zhang, Zheng Chen

“…Both provide clinically intuitive interpretations of treatment effects without relying on proportional hazards assumptions or parametric distributions. While existing RMST/RMTL methods focus primarily on two-group comparisons, multi-arm trials are common in practice. …”
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Investigation of the stemness and wound-healing potential of long-term cryopreserved stromal vascular fraction cells by Naoki Inafuku, Yoshihiro Sowa, Tsunao Kishida, Seiji Sawai, Edward Hosea Ntege, Toshiaki Numajiri, Kenta Yamamoto, Yusuke Shimizu, Osam Mazda

“…These findings highlight the need for optimized cryopreservation protocols to enhance SVF viability and regenerative capacity for clinical applications.…”
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Wide-angle deep ultraviolet antireflective multilayers via discrete-to-continuous optimization by Kim Jae-Hyun, Kim Dong In, Lee Sun Sook, An Ki-Seok, Yim Soonmin, Lee Eungkyu, Kim Sun-Kyung

“…The developed optimization approach will be widely applicable to any photonic structures that can represent a binary vector with multiple bits, such as microwave metasurfaces, in addition to being useful for producing ideal optical multilayers.…”
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Multi-objective optimization of laser machining parameters for carbon-glass reinforced hybrid composites: Integrating gray relational analysis, regression, and ANN by Ashish A Desai, S.N. Khan, Pooja Bagane, Sagar Dnyandev Patil

“…The research aims to develop a robust framework for optimizing CO2 laser cutting of CGFRP composites, ultimately leading to more efficient, cost-effective manufacturing solutions for high-performance applications in aerospace, automotive, and marine sectors.…”
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Influence of Thermocycling on the Bond Strength of Polyetheretherketone and Polymethyl Methacrylate to Indirect Composite: An In-vitro Analysis by Meghna Budati, Keerthi Sasanka

“…Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) has garnered attention for its potential in dental applications because of its remarkable mechanical properties and biocompatibility. …”
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An Analytical Prior Selection Procedure for Empirical Bayesian Analysis Using Resampling Techniques: A Simulation-Based Approach Using the Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Data from the S... by Aditya Chakraborty, Mohan D. Pant

“…<b>Introduction:</b> In the field of medical research, empirical Bayesian analysis has emerged as an increasingly applicable approach. This statistical framework offers greater flexibility, enabling researchers to incorporate prior information and rigorously estimate parameters of interest. …”
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RATES AND CATEGORIES OF PRETERM BIRTHS IN MATERNITY CARE FACILITIES OF VARIOUS LEVELS by Ishan-Khodzhaeva Farangis Rustamovna, Karimova Rakhima Rakhmonovna

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Technology for the creation of ferroelectric regular domain structures using interfering elastic waves by V. V. Krutov, A. S. Sigov

“…The proposed and studied methods are focused on the mass production of devices based on RDSs, in particular, on the manufacturing of optical parametric oscillators, acoustoelectronic devices, as well as terahertz wave generators and second harmonic oscillators. …”
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Pore-scale study of CO2 desublimation in a contact liquid by Timan Lei, Geng Wang, Junyu Yang, Jin Chen, Kai H. Luo

“…The CO2 desublimation process in a contact liquid is well reproduced. Moreover, parametric studies and quantitative analyses are set out to identify optimal conditions for CCC. …”
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Investigation of the physically unclonable function of a configurable ring oscillator by A. A. Ivaniuk

“…However, other PUF characteristics, such as uniformity, stability, reliability, and inter-chip uniqueness, exhibited acceptably high-performance levels.Conclusion. The conducted parametric simulation of CRO PUF circuits demonstrated its effectiveness in evaluating key PUF characteristics, such as uniformity and intra-chip uniqueness. …”
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Investigation of double-diffusive mixed convective flow of water-based Brinkman-type hybrid nanofluid utilizing a fractal fractional approach by Ahmed M. Galal, Ali Raza, Umair Khan, Aurang Zaib, Anuar Ishak, Hami Gündoğdu, B. Alshahrani, Mona Mahmoud

“…Nanofluids play a crucial role in enhancing the thermal performance of various engineering and industrial applications, particularly in manufacturing and chemical processes. …”
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Spectral characterization of biphotons using quantum interferometric spectroscopy by Samuel Corona-Aquino, Zi-Qi Zeng, Tao Xie, Shi-Xin You, Chunling Ding, Yukun Song, Dongzhou Wang, Yun Meng, Kai Zou, Xiaolong Hu, Baihong Li, Alfred B. U’Ren, Roberto de J. León-Montiel, Rui-Bo Jin

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Longitudinal shear behavior of composite slabs with recycled coarse and fine aggregate concrete by Jiongzhuo Bai, Yue Geng, Yu-Yin Wang, Charles K.S. Moy, Huan Zhang

“…A validated finite element (FE) model incorporating interfacial bond-slip behavior was developed, enabling 136 parametric simulations to assess m-k and partial shear connection (PSC) approaches following Eurocode 4. …”
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Benchmarking reinforcement learning and accurate modeling of ground source heat pump systems: Intelligent strategy using spiking recurrent neural network combined with spider WASP... by Sana Qaiyum, Kashif Irshad, Mohamed E. Zayed, Salem Algarni, Talal Alqahtani, Asif Irshad Khan

“…However, GSHP systems face significant challenges in real-time applications because of thermal imbalances, and fluctuating cooling loads, demanding a long-term performance prediction mechanism. …”
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Experts' consensus over key components of online learning environments in medical education: a modified e-Delphi study by Noor-i-Kiran Naeem, Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie, Irwan Mahazir Ismail, Zil-e-Fatima Naeem, Ahmad Hassan Khan, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff

“…Two Delphi rounds were conducted online, where experts rated nine components and 25 subcomponents using a 4-point Likert scale for appropriateness and applicability. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and Friedman’s non-parametric rank correlation test, with ≥75% agreement set as the consensus threshold. …”
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Optimising ensemble streamflow predictions with bias correction and data assimilation techniques by M. Tanguy, M. Tanguy, M. Eastman, M. Eastman, A. Chevuturi, E. Magee, E. Cooper, R. H. B. Johnson, K. Facer-Childs, J. Hannaford, J. Hannaford

“…Both approaches are routinely used to enhance hydrological forecasts, yet there have been no studies that have systematically compared their utility. We focus on the application of these techniques to improve operational river flow forecasts in a diverse dataset of 316 catchments in the United Kingdom (UK), using the ensemble streamflow prediction (ESP) method applied to the (Génie Rural à 4 paramètres Journalier) (GR4J) hydrological model. …”
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High temperature stress-strain data for SAE 5120 steel under various strain ratesDataverse by Philippe Moreau, Jean-Dominique Guérin, José Grégorio La Barbara Sosa, Eli Puchi Cabrera, André Dubois, Laurent Dubar

“…The resulting data are suitable for direct use in finite element simulations and can enhance material databases for machine learning and deep learning applications.…”
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A Multi-Band Near Perfect Polarization and Angular Insensitive Metamaterial Absorber With a Simple Octagonal Resonator for Visible Wavelength by Sultan Mahmud, Minhazul Karim, Sikder Sunbeam Islam, Md Mizan Kabir Shuvo, Tanzina Akter, Ali F. Almutairi, Mohammad Tariqul Islam

“…For proper characterization of the PMA absorber, extensive parametric inspections were carried out with underlying physics. …”
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Characterization of biosolids and evaluating the effectiveness of plastic-covered sun drying beds as a biosolids stabilization method in Lusaka, Zambia by James S. Phiri, Reuben C. Katebe, Chisha C. Mzyece, Phillimon Shaba, Hikabasa Halwindi

“…Zambia does not have legal standards and guidelines for biosolids management or application. The Manchinchi plant in Lusaka suffers from constant breakdowns such that the effectiveness of the plant to produce quality grade biosolids for land application use is questionable. …”
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Intra-operative laser angiography measurement of skin perfusion using indocyanine green dye in surgical treatment of laryngeal cancer: A feasibility study by Berend S.R. Bremer, Constanze Scholman, Max J.H. Witjes, Schelto Kruijff, György B. Halmos, Boudewijn E.C. Plaat

“…Conclusion: Laser angiography using ICG can reliably perform skin perfusion measurements, yet it is not clinically applicable to the clinical situation studied, since no consistent patterns or reference perfusion levels can be identified.…”
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