Qualitative enhancement in machining efficiency of sncm8 alloy through hybrid ann-taguchi optimization approach by Sharad Chaudhari, Neeraj Sunheriya, Jayant Giri, Mohammad Kanan, Rajkumar Chadge, T. Sathish

“…The model combines ANN’s predictive capacity with Taguchi’s robustness to forecast machining outcomes as process factors are combined. For this research, an L27 OA is adapted for experimentation; independent variables include current (5 A, 10 A, 15 A), pulse duration (30 µs, 60 µs, 90 µs), and feed rate (FR) (2 mm/min, 4 mm/min, 6 mm/min). …”
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Hybrid feature selection and classification technique for early prediction and severity of diabetes type 2. by Praveen Talari, Bharathiraja N, Gaganpreet Kaur, Hani Alshahrani, Mana Saleh Al Reshan, Adel Sulaiman, Asadullah Shaikh

“…The SMOTE technique is used to preprocess data in the model's first phase, while SMO classes are used in the second phase. …”
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Strategies for recruitment of adolescent girls into physical activity programmes: a systematic review protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Tanya O'Brien, Emer M Barrett, Catherine D Darker, David Mockler

“…Outcomes will include whether pre-determined recruitment goals were met, recruitment rate, and any adapted or extended recruitment measures required mid-study. …”
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Improving pediatric care in Uganda with a digital platform and quality improvement initiative: A retrospective review of Smart Triage + QI. by Rebecca Goertzen, Yashodani Pillay, James Karugaba, Ivan Aine Aye Ishebukara, Ahmad Asdo, Dustin Dunsmuir, Justine Behan, Charly Huxford, Stefanie K Novakowski, Fredson Tusingwire, Ronald Kasyaba, Gloria Kakuru, John Khisa, Stephen Businge, Mike Kyewalyanga, Niranjan Kissoon, J Mark Ansermino

“…Following the feasibility study, the QI program was implemented in September 2021 using three Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles: 1) Standardize Training, 2) Adjust Workflows, and 3) QI Team Communication. Data sources were triage and hospital reports. Monthly run charts of OPD attendance, acuity of illness, triaging rates, median-time-to-antimicrobials, and mortality rates of admitted patients were created. …”
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Strategies for recruitment of adolescent girls into physical activity programmes: a systematic review protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Tanya O'Brien, Emer M Barrett, Catherine D Darker, David Mockler

“…Outcomes will include whether pre-determined recruitment goals were met, recruitment rate, and any adapted or extended recruitment measures required mid-study. …”
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A Confidential Transmission Method for High-Speed Power Line Carrier Communications Based on Generalized Two-Dimensional Polynomial Chaotic Mapping by Zihan Nie, Zhitao Guo, Jinli Yuan

“…These issues become particularly pronounced in high-speed transmission scenarios, where the conflict between data security and communication reliability is more acute. …”
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Factors contributing to road traffic accidents in suburban areas by E. V. Pechatnova, I. A. Novikov, I. I. Kiryushin, N. N. Nagorny

“…Besides, there has been an increase in the suburbanization process, which leads to the growth of suburban areas. …”
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Seed germination and growth of Joseph’s coat (Amaranthus tricolor L.) following exposure with Naphthalene-1-Acetic Acid (NAA) and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) by Hadyan Pratama Lutfi Ilmam, Kumala Dewi

“…A. tricolor L. is commonly cultivated because it has a fast growth rate and short life cycle. Growth regulators, such as auxins, can boost the growing process. …”
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Influence of positive end-expiratory pressure upregulation on the right ventricle in critical patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: an observational cohort study by Hui Liu, Mengjie Song, Li Wang, Jianguo Xiao, Feihu Zhou

“…Positive end-expiratory pressure was upregulated by 4 cm H2O to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome, wherein echocardiography was performed before and after this process. Hemodynamic data were also recorded. All variables were compared before and after PEEP upregulation. …”
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Comparison of Different Numerical Models for Solidification of Paraffin-Based PCMs and Evaluation of the Effect of Variable Mushy Zone Constant by Milad Tajik Jamalabad, Cristobal Cortes, Javier Pallarés, Antonia Gil, Inmaculada Arauzo

“…Using a variable mushy zone parameter based on the liquid fraction also produced similar results, resulting in an increased solidification rate.…”
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Discharge against medical Advice and its related factors in Ghods Psychiatric Hospital in Sanandaj during 2017 by narges shams-alizadeh, marzieh mogadam, zahra ansari, fayegh yousefi

“…Introduction: Discharge against Medical Advice (DAM) is a process during which the patient leaves the hospital without completing the course of treatment and with the consent of the doctor. …”
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Formation laws and mechanism of freezing temperature fields of multiple coil tubes under groundwater seepage conditions by Chuanxin RONG, Runze ZHANG, Wei LONG, Shiqing HUANG, Jihao FENG

“…The increase of groundwater flow rate increases the asymmetric development and distribution of the temperature field of the freezing wall, and induces the asymmetric “bad development” of the freezing wall.…”
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Communication handover barriers among nurses and paramedics in emergency care settings by Samer Al Haliq, Talal AlShammari

“…Results Out of 250 distributed questionnaires, 219 were completed (87.6% response rate). Most participants were male (75.3%) and held a bachelor’s degree (70.8%). …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Novel Magnetic ZnFe2O4–Hydroxyapatite Core–Shell Nanocomposite and Its Use as Fixed Bed Column System for Removal of Oil Residue in Oily Wastewa... by Heba H. El-Maghrabi, Rasha Hosny, Mahmoud Ramzi, M.A. Zayed, Mahmoud Fathy

“…The effect of various parameters on oil adsorption process like bed height (59, 118 and 178 mm), flow rate (1, 3 and 5 mL min−1), effect of temperature 25–77 °C, initial oil concentration (100, 500, 1000 and 10,000 ppm) and pH (2–10) were investigated. …”
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Facility-based care of small and sick newborns: experiences with establishing a neonatal special care unit in Somaliland by Espen Heen, Ketil Størdal, Abdirashid Abdi, Frøydis V Walmann, Karen M Lundeby

“…# Background The goal of the United Nations is a global neonatal mortality rate (NMR) lower than 12/1000 by 2030. In stark contrast, facility-based care of small and sick newborns is limited and substandard in many low-income countries (LIC). …”
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Silencing ZIC5 suppresses glycolysis and promotes disulfidptosis in lung adenocarcinoma cells by Cimei Zeng, Denggao Huang, Lei Wang, Haimei Liang, Ximiao Ma

“…Seahorse XF analysis was used to evaluate extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) and oxygen consumption rate (OCR). Disulfidptosis was assessed through NADP+/NADPH ratio, glutathione (GSH) content, GSSG/GSH ratio, and immunofluorescence staining.Results ZIC5 is highly expressed in LUAD and is associated with poor patient prognosis. …”
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The Control of Shield Tunnel Construction-Induced Ground Settlement Based on an Optimized Gap Parameter Theory and Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis by Hanzhang Guo, Guangcheng Zhang, Zhihong Wu, Jiaqi Wang

“…The results show that the proposed method can reflect ground settlement well, compared to the existing methods and the measured data. Then, 3D finite element analysis and orthogonal test are adopted to conduct sensitivity analyses of the grouting fill rate, support pressure ratio, and strata conditions. …”
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Comparative analysis of visible and near-infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy and prediction of moisture ratio using machine learning algorithms for jujube dried under different conditi... by Seda Günaydın, Necati Çetin, Cevdet Sağlam, Kamil Sacilik, Ahmad Jahanbakhshi

“…Also, the MR was predicted by the MC, and the drying rate (DR), drying times, and final thickness were predicted using the multi-layer perceptron (MLP), gaussian process (GP), k-nearest neighbors (KNN), random forest (RF), and support vector regression (SVR) algorithms. …”
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Landscape, demographic, and dispersal parameters influence the spread and establishment of an aquatic biological invasion by Kelly J. MacDonald, Shawn J. Leroux, Craig F. Purchase

“…We predict that spread can be modeled simply using the characteristics of the invading population, specifically species growth rate and dispersal capacity. In addition, we predict that the establishment of introduced species should be explained by the characteristics of the receiving ecosystem. …”
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Fertility and timing of the embryonic development of Cameraria ohridella Deschka & Dimic, 1986 (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) in laboratory conditions at different temperatures by M. Bashchenko, V. Chayka

“…After the butterflies flew out, the paper was taken out of the cage regularly (every two days) and under a microscope of MBS-9 (eyepiece 0.6 magnification 2), the number of laid eggs and caterpillars that hatch were counted. The results were processed statistically by standard methods for biological data. …”
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