A Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Algorithm With Low Complexity for Neutral-Point Clamped Converters With Switching Constraints by Dimas A. Schuetz, Fernanda de M. Carnielutti, Mokhtar Aly, Margarita Norambuena, Jose Rodriguez, Humberto Pinheiro

“…This paper proposes a Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control algorithm with low complexity for three-phase grid-tied Neutral-Point Clamped converters with switching constraints. …”
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Multi-dimensional impact assessment for priority setting of agricultural technologies: An application of TOPSIS for the drylands of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. by Sika Gbegbelegbe, Arega Alene, Nedumaran Swamikannu, Aymen Frija

“…The study applies the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to a set of promising agricultural technologies and uses three outcome criteria: the benefit-cost ratio, poverty reduction, and nutrition security. …”
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Use of Environmental DNA to Determine Fantail Darter (Etheostoma flabellare) Density in a Laboratory Setting: Effects of Biomass and Filtration Method by Ramon A. Guivas, Ben F. Brammell

“…Additionally, recent studies report correlations between target organism density/biomass and eDNA levels, although widespread application of this technique is limited by the number of studies examining this relationship in various species and settings. …”
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Sustainable Management of Green Waste in Urban Settings: A Case Study on Energy Recovery and Heating Solutions in the Municipality of Athens (Greece) by Magdalini Dapsopoulou, George Bellas, Dimitris Zianis, Petros Kokkinos, Dimitris Kyriakakis, Emmanouil Pachountis

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“Clinical Stability” and Propensity Score Matching in Cardiac Surgery: is the clinical evaluation of treatment efficacy algorithmdependent in small sample size settings? by Daniele Bottigliengo, Aslıhan Sentürk Acar, Veronica Sciannameo, Giulia Lorenzoni, Jonida Bejko, Tomaso Bottio, Emanuele Cozzi, Marta Vadori, Jean-Paul Soulillou, Thierry Le Torneau, Thomas Senage, Rafael Mañez, Cristina Costa, Vered Padler-Karavani, Sofia Scali, Massimiliano Carrozzini, Emilia Fiorello, Samuel Fusca, Gino Gerosa, Ileana Baldi, Paola Berchialla, Dario Gregori

“… Background: Propensity score matching represents one of the most popular techniques to deal with treatment allocation bias in observational studies. …”
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Neighborhood-targeted and case-triggered use of a single dose of oral cholera vaccine in an urban setting: Feasibility and vaccine coverage. by Lucy A Parker, John Rumunu, Christine Jamet, Yona Kenyi, Richard Laku Lino, Joseph F Wamala, Allan M Mpairwe, Vincent Muller, Augusto E Llosa, Florent Uzzeni, Francisco J Luquero, Iza Ciglenecki, Andrew S Azman

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Evaluating the impact of patient blood management implementation: a protocol for a quasiexperimental study in a Portuguese tertiary care setting by João Firmino-Machado, Diana Castro Paupério, Henrique Coelho, Sandrine Jorge, Guilherme Rabello, Donat R Sphan

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High-resolution electron–multi-ion coincidence set-up for gas-phase experiments in the tender and hard X-ray range by Edwin Kukk, Regis Vacheresse, Iyas Ismail, Tatiana Marchenko, Renaud Guillemin, Maria Novella Piancastelli, Marc Simon, Oksana Travnikova

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Bringing lab to the field: Exploring innovations in point-of-care diagnostics for the rapid detection and management of tropical diseases in resource-limited settings by Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Godfred Yawson Scott, Emele Arthur-Hayford, Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Somuah Daniel Kwaku, Emmanuel Ebuka Elebesunu, Eghaghe Osadebamwen Nibokun, Ibude Jane Aruorivwooghene, Adetolase A. Bakre, Oluwaseun Adeolu Ogundijo, Olamilekan Gabriel Banwo, Oluwatobiloba Ige, Ibrahim O. Adelakun, Isreal Ayobami Onifade, Segun E. Ogungbemi, Boluwatife T. Dosunmu, Oluwaseunayo Deborah Ayando, Nike Idowu, Grace A. Adegoye, Olusegun Oluwaseun Jimoh

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Development of a core data set for describing, measuring and reporting the learning curve in studies of novel invasive procedures: study protocol by Deborah D Stocken, Natalie S Blencowe, Jane Blazeby, Kerry Avery, Rhiannon Macefield, Daisy Elliott, Shelley Potter, Neil Corrigan, Christin Hoffmann, Jozel Ramirez, Matthew Kobetic

“…Introduction The introduction of novel surgical techniques and procedures remains poorly regulated and standardised. …”
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Radiation dose and fraction in immunotherapy: one-size regimen does not fit all settings, so how does one choose? by Marka Crittenden, Sandra Demaria, C Norman Coleman, Jonathan Schoenfeld, Arta Monjazeb, Samir Khleif, Seema Gupta, Andrew Sikora, Zachary Morris, Chandan Guha, Stephen Shiao, Silvia Chiara Formenti, Bhadrasain Vikram, Mansoor M Ahmed

“…Advances in radiation delivery techniques allow hypofractionated delivery of conformal radiotherapy. …”
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“Clinical Stability” and Propensity Score Matching in Cardiac Surgery: is the clinical evaluation of treatment efficacy algorithmdependent in small sample size settings? by Daniele Bottigliengo, Aslıhan Sentürk Acar, Veronica Sciannameo, Giulia Lorenzoni, Jonida Bejko, Tomaso Bottio, Emanuele Cozzi, Marta Vadori, Jean-Paul Soulillou, Jean Christian Roussel, Thierry Le Torneau, Thomas Senage, Rafael Mañez, Cristina Costa, Vered Padler-Karavani, Sofia Scali, Massimiliano Carrozzini, Emilia Fiorello, Samuel Fusca, Gino Gerosa, Ileana Baldi, Paola Berchialla, Dario Gregori

“…Background: Propensity score matching represents one of the most popular techniques to deal with treatment allocation bias in observational studies. …”
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Research on the condition monitoring method of unmanned aerial vehicle based on improved multivariate state estimation technique by Hang Zhou, Jinju Zhou, Yunchen Li, Fanger Cai

“…Therefore, this paper proposes an advanced condition monitoring method for UAVs which is composed of improved multivariate state estimation technique (IMSET) and a novel threshold setting method based on probability distribution. …”
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Playing With Data: A Board Game-Inspired Technique to Engage Local Stakeholders in Participatory Qualitative Analysis by Charlotte Albrechtsen

“…By framing the analytical process as a board game, this technique addresses common barriers by simplifying and structuring stakeholder involvement. …”
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Medieval Elements in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Paula Andreea Onofrei

“…Furthermore, our purpose is to analyze medieval and modern elements in the novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, also insisting on the symbols present in the novel, its impact on the readers and also the narrative techniques used by Victor Hugo.…”
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Cross-Entropy Method Adapted for Evaluating the Teaching Quality of University Physical Education Utilizing 2-Tuple Linguistic Neutrosophic Sets by Mengjun Wu, Yonghui Feng

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Fusion under the Scope: Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis in the Setting of Post-traumatic Fibular Loss: A Case Report by Prashant Pawar, Satyam Jawa, Vishal Patil

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Application of the SuperHyperSoft Set for Comprehensive Teaching Quality Analysis in College English Translation Courses for Enhanced Learning Results by Jianguo Liu

“…The results show the stability of the ranks under the SuperHyperSoft Set. …”
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Clear Approach to Education Quality Evaluation of Multilingual Higher Education Internationalization under Probabilistic Simplified Neutrosophic Sets for Academic Improvement by Qing Li, Wenya Chen

“…This study is the first to employ a novel combination technique that has not yet been used for corporate performance evaluation. …”
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Towards Standardized, Safe, and Efficacious Screening Approaches to Patients with Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Setting of Lower Extremity Arthroplasty by Adam Pearl, Katherine O’Neil, Souhil Jaafil, Zaina Khoury, Ahmad Hasan, Khaled Saleh

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