Can virtual reality replace conventional vestibular rehabilitation tools in multisensory balance exercises for vestibular disorders? A non-inferiority study by Gaël Le Perf, Guillaume Thebault, Claire Duflos, Fanchon Herman, Sylvie Cauquil-Gleizes, Isabelle Laffont

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Perspectives of adult advanced pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients about kidney replacement therapy in three referral hospitals in Rwanda by Gloria Shumbusho, Darlene L. Nyenyeri, Jules Kabahizi, Darius Uwiragiye, Oswald Habyarimana, Gad Binayisa, Alice Nyirangirimana, Emile Twagirumukiza, Kara L. Neil, Negussie Deyessa, Alan Leichtman, Janvier Murayire, Erhard Dufatanye, Gerard Nkundimana, Emile Sebera, Ahmed M. Elbasha

“…Abstract Background Limited access to kidney replacement therapy (KRT) in Rwanda results from financial constraints, geographic challenges, a shortage of nephrologists and equipment, as well as low public awareness. …”
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A Prediction Model of Stable Warfarin Doses in Patients After Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement Based on a Machine Learning Algorithm by Bowen Guo, Cong Chen, Junhang Jia, Jubing Zheng, Yue Song, Taoshuai Liu, Kui Zhang, Yang Li, Ran Dong

“…Methods: This study included patients who underwent mechanical heart valve replacement surgery at the Beijing Anzhen Hospital between January 2021 and January 2024 and achieved a stable warfarin maintenance dose. …”
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Successful Reimplantation of a Femoral Stem Fracture After Cementless Total Hip Replacement Using the Femoral Window Technique in a Small Dog by Yoshiyuki Inoue, Kohei Kuroda

“…This case highlights the effectiveness of the window technique for stem replacement in small dogs and emphasizes the importance of optimal stem selection and positioning during the initial THR.…”
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Comparative Efficacy of Two Multimodal Analgesia Protocols for Postoperative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial by Nazanin Zahra Farokhi, Alireza Susanabadi, Alireza Amani, Mohsen Parsi Khameneh, Hesameddin Modir

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Survival outcomes of hybrid total hip replacement following failed proximal femoral nail antirotation: a retrospective study with a median 10-year follow-up by Yannan Chen, Zhifen Lai, Weiguang Yu, Xianshang Zeng, Mingdong Zhao, Guangquan Zhu

“…BackgroundThis retrospective study evaluates the efficacy of hybrid total hip replacement (THR) in patients aged 50 to 70 years who have experienced failures following proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) procedures. …”
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Hierarchical guided manta ray foraging optimization for global continuous optimization problems and parameter estimation of solar photovoltaic models by Zhentao Tang, Kaiyu Wang, Lan Zhuang, Mingxin Zhu, Yongxuan Yao, Huiqin Chen, Jing Li, Xiaoxiang Wu, Shangce Gao

“…To address these shortcomings, we propose an improved version called hierarchical guided manta ray foraging optimization (HGMRFO). In this version, the fixed parameters are replaced with an adaptive somersault factor, which helps balance exploration and exploitation during the evolutionary process. …”
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Parameter Adaptive Manta Ray Foraging Optimization for Global Continuous Optimization Problems and Parameter Estimation of Solar Photovoltaic Models by Zhentao Tang, Kaiyu Wang, Yongxuan Yao, Mingxin Zhu, Lan Zhuang, Huiqin Chen, Jing Li, Li Yan, Shangce Gao

“…Abstract The manta ray foraging optimization (MRFO) algorithm suffers from a fixed parameter $$ S $$ S , limiting its adaptability in balancing search capability and convergence speed during different optimization stages. …”
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OPTIMIZATION TREATMENT OF UROGENITAL DISORDERS IN MENOPAUSAL WOMEN by E. I. Ermakova, V. E. Balan

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Optimal number of imperfect repairs for deteriorating systems by Khatereh Rajinia, Mostafa Razmkhah

“…The main goal of the paper is to find the optimal value of n based on expected cost rate function. …”
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Optimizing the Design of Nickel and Composite Pressure Vessels by Hassan Kamran, Mehdi Komasi, Behrang Beiranvand

“…In this work, the replacement of nickel and composite materials instead of metal vessels in the oil industry has been investigated. …”
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Meropenem Continuous Infusion in a Septic Patient with Periprosthetic Infection and End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Prolonged Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy by Assiya Kadralinova, Maiya Konkayeva, Serik Dzhandayev, Aidos Konkayev

“…There are many studies on the optimal dosing regimen for meropenem in renal dysfunction, but studies on the optimal infusion duration in these patients are limited. …”
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Ensuring the reliability of energy systems through the application of a new method for introducing soil-replacement mixtures during the installation of deep grounding devices by Pavlovich Ivan, Baraishuk Siarhei, Murodov Muzaffar, Abdulkhayev Khurshed

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Human serum albumin or polyvinyl alcohol can only partially replace human plasma during in vitro red cell production from PBMC by Marie-José A. G. Claessen, Nurcan Yagci, Gerard van Mierlo, Marie José Kersten, Marieke von Lindern, Emile van den Akker

“…Previously, we developed a defined medium based on good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements. To optimize medium conditions with regards to reproducibility and cost effectiveness, we tested the requirement for plasma during the differentiation phase and the replacement of HSA by polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) during the expansion and differentiation phase. …”
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Valorization of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Bean Shell and Tigernuts (Cyperus esculentus) as Partial Wheat‐Flour Replacer in Cookies Formulation: Nutritional and Quality Assessment by Amarachi Precious Peter, Olusola Samuel Jolayemi, Durosimi Yisa, Johnson Oluwadamilare Olorunnusi, Felicia Itunnu Wole‐Alo

“…Hence, this study aimed at producing cookies with potential blood‐glucose reducing properties by a partial replacement of wheat flour (W) with tigernuts (T) and pre‐treated cocoa bean shell (C) using optimal mixture design. …”
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Improving Energy Efficiency of School Buildings: A Case Study of Thermal Insulation and Window Replacement Using Cost-Benefit Analysis and Energy Simulations by Dušan Ranđelović, Vladan Jovanović, Marko Ignjatović, Janusz Marchwiński, Ołeksij Kopyłow, Vuk Milošević

“…Lighting replacement and biogas boiler use were both impactful. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of the Mechanical Performance of an Innovative Beam-Column Joint Incorporating V-Shaped Steel as a Replaceable Energy-Dissipating Component by Lin Zhang, Yiru Hou, Yi Wang

“…The outcomes demonstrate that the incorporation of V-shaped steel with a configurable replaceable energy-dissipating component into the traditional dog-bone replaceable joint significantly improves the out-of-plane stability. …”
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Evaluation of rice husk biochar influence as a partial cement replacement material on the physical, mechanical, microstructural, and radiation shielding properties of ordinary conc... by Alaa A. Mahmoud, Alaa A. El-Sayed, Islam N. Fathy, Samer Fawzy, Mansour Alturki, Maged E. Elfakharany, Mohamed A. Abouelnour, K. A. Mahmoud, Hany A. Dahish, Soliman M. ElTalawy, Islam M. Nabil

“…The increased water demand correlated with a reduction in workability, with a maximum slump reduction rate of 57.3% at a 25% replacement level. The optimal replacement levels for mechanical strength enhancement were at 10% for compressive strength and 15% for tensile strength, achieving improvements of 13.74% and 9.48%, respectively. …”
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The prognostic impact of net ultrafiltration intensity in critically ill patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy: a multivariable and propensity-matched analysis by Lu Jin, Peiyun Li, Youli Tang, Wanhong Yin, Fang Wang, Ling Zhang

“…Objectives Net ultrafiltration (UFnet) is widely used for fluid management during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients over extended periods. …”
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Enhancing Product Quality, Nutrition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Sensory Quality of Chicken Sausages by Replacing Fats with <i>Agaricus bisporus</i> and Soybean Oil by Haijuan Nan, Haixu Zhou, Tetiana M. Stepanova, Zongshuai Zhu, Bo Li

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