Malaria mortality in Brazil: an age-period cohort study by Lucas Casagrande Passoni Lopes

“…Methods This ecological study analysed malaria mortality data in Brazil from 1980 to 2024, sourced from DATASUS. …”
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Promising approach for composting disposable diapers enhanced by Cyanobacteria by D. Kusumawati, S. Mangkoedihardjo

“…This study presents a description of disposable diapers characteristics and the success-proven methods used to handle this waste. In many developing countries where an inadequate waste management system occurs, the handling method selection must consider effectivity, the affordable cost, and the end product quality. …”
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Effective Detection of Malicious Uniform Resource Locator (URLs) Using Deep-Learning Techniques by Yirga Yayeh Munaye, Aneas Bekele Workneh, Yenework Belayneh Chekol, Atinkut Molla Mekonen

“…Through iterative refinement, we optimized the model’s performance to maximize its effectiveness. …”
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Estimation of Daylily Leaf Area Index by Synergy Multispectral and Radar Remote-Sensing Data Based on Machine-Learning Algorithm by Minhuan Hu, Jingshu Wang, Peng Yang, Ping Li, Peng He, Rutian Bi

“…Because of low estimation accuracy of empirical models based on single-source data, we proposed a machine-learning algorithm combining optical and microwave remote-sensing data as well as the random forest regression (RFR) importance score to select features. …”
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A Framework of Recommendation System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Autonomous Maneuver Decision by Qinzhi Hao, Tengyu Jing, Yao Sun, Zhuolin Yang, Jiali Zhang, Jiapeng Wang, Wei Wang

“…Notably, the prioritized experience replay deep deterministic policy gradient (PER-DDPG) algorithm, employing dense rewards and continuous actions, demonstrated superior performance, achieving a 69% success rate in confrontational scenarios against a versatile expert algorithm after 1000 training iterations, marking an 80% reduction in training time compared to conventional reinforcement learning methods. This framework not only streamlines the comparison of different maneuvering algorithms but also promotes the integration of multi-source expert knowledge and sophisticated algorithms, paving the way for advanced UAV applications in complex operational environments.…”
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Therapeutic strategies for fungating and ulcerating breast cancers: A systematic review and narrative synthesis by Valentina Zagardo, Mandara Harikar, Gianluca Ferini

“…Background: To identify optimal therapeutic strategies for managing fungating, large or ulcerating breast tumors and highlight existing gaps in the literature. …”
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Experimental Study of a Broadband Vibration Energy Harvester Based on Orthogonal Magnetically Coupled Double Cantilever Beam by Yanhao Feng, Jianhua Wang, Xiangye Chen, Peng Liu

“…The findings provide a new perspective and theoretical basis for the optimal design of broadband vibration energy harvesters.…”
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Purification of Flavonoids from an Aqueous Cocoa (<i>Theobroma cocoa</i> L.) Extract Using Macroporous Adsorption Resins by Nicole Beeler, Tilo Hühn, Sascha Rohn, Renato Colombi

“…Cocoa is a rich source of health-promoting polyphenols such as flavanols. …”
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Surgically treated ankle fractures in Sweden: a 15-year population-based study of 96 015 surgeries by Gustav Nilsson, Michael Axenhus

“…Understanding trends in ankle fracture surgeries is essential for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. …”
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Surgical treatment of patients with abdominal sepsis taking into account the prediction of the implementation of re-operations by I. A. Kryvoruchko, M. S. Antonova, O. V. Yevtushenko, S. A. Andreieshchev

“…Calculations of the occurrence possibility for postoperative complications and mortality in patients, depending on their preoperative state severity permits to select a most rational tactics of treatment. Most optimal approach for the rate reduction of postoperative complications occurrence and mortality in patients with abdominal sepsis and septic shock is performance of reoperations in accordance to indications to control the infection source, if it is possible.…”
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Mapping and interpretability of aftershock hazards using hybrid machine learning algorithms by Bo Liu, Haijia Wen, Mingrui Di, Junhao Huang, Mingyong Liao, Jingyuan Yu, Yutao Xiang

“…This research provides new tools and methods for enhancing aftershock warning and response.…”
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pretreated Miscanthus Biomass by Olga B. Kalashnikova, Ekaterina A. Budenkova, Elena V. Ulrikh, Evgeny G. Chupakhin, Olga V. Kriger, Yakov A. Masiutin, Maria A. Smaga, Yulia S. Basova

“…The article introduces the optimal enzymatic hydrolysis parameters for pretreating Miscanthus sinensis Strictus biomass as a source of carbohydrate-containing substrates and describes their subsequent use for bacterial cellulose biosynthesis. …”
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A Low-Cost Arduino-Based I–V Curve Tracer with Automated Load Switching for PV Panel Characterization by Pedro Leineker Ochoski Machado, Luis V. Gulineli Fachini, Erich T. Tiuman, Tathiana M. Barchi, Sergio L. Stevan, Hugo V. Siqueira, Romeu M. Szmoski, Thiago Antonini Alves

“…Accurate photovoltaic (PV) panel characterization is critical for optimizing renewable energy systems, but it is often hindered by the high cost of commercial tracers or the slow, error-prone nature of manual methods. …”
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Risk factors for mortality and implications on therapy for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteraemia by Matthew Chung Yi Koh, Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam, Lionel Hon-Wai Lum, Nares Smitasin, Ka Lip Chew, David Michael Allen

“…Bacteraemia is associated with significant morbidity, despite antibiotic therapy. Optimal treatment strategies for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bacteraemia remain ill-defined. …”
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The Impact of Physical Activity on Clinical Outcomes in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Narrative Review by Chiara Rosolia Capasso, Antonio Luca Miniato, Paola Di Filippo, Armando Di Ludovico, Sabrina Di Pillo, Francesco Chiarelli, Giuseppe Francesco Sferrazza Papa, Marina Attanasi

“…Emerging evidence supports the role of physical exercise in improving lung function, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in pediatric CF patients. Methods: We reviewed randomized clinical trials and observational studies from the last ten years, sourced from PubMed and Google Scholar. …”
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Vineyard pruning-wood waste valorisation: sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds by Elisabetta Tumminelli, Valeria Cavalloro, Valeria Cavalloro, Chiara Ingrà, Alessandra Ferrandino, Alessio Porta, Giorgio Marrubini, Emanuela Martino, Emanuela Martino, Daniela Rossi, Simona Collina

“…Accordingly, it represents a valuable source of biologically active phytochemicals with potential industrial outcomes.MethodsThe present study aimed to exploit grapevine pruning residues as a source of (E)-resveratrol and (E)-ε-viniferin through the set-up of a low environmental impact procedure which involves first a microwave-assisted solvent extraction (MASE) followed by a protocol suitable for the isolation of (E)-resveratrol and (E)-ε-viniferin from the MASE extract. …”
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Effects of fermented bamboo fiber on intestinal health and fecal pollutants in weaned piglets by Yubiao Jia, Yubiao Jia, Qiuming Huang, Qiuming Huang, Rui Song, Rui Song, Yanling Tang, Yanling Tang, Mengxin Feng, Mengxin Feng, Jianjun Lu, Jianjun Lu

“…Furthermore, pig feces are a major source of environmental pollution, underscoring the need for effective strategies to mitigate fecal output at its source.MethodsThis study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with fermented bamboo fiber (FBF) on growth performance, intestinal barrier integrity, gut microbiota composition, and fecal pollutant levels in weaned piglets. …”
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Successful desensitization of donor-specific antibodies in a single cord blood transplant recipient by Mégane Tanguay, Sandra Cohen, Isabelle Ménard, Marie-Christine Meunier, Jean-Sébastien Delisle, Jean Roy, Olivier Veilleux, Imran Ahmad

“…Existing literature on HLA desensitization has primarily focused on haploidentical transplants, and there is a lack of experience regarding the optimal strategy in UCB transplantation.Methods: We report our successful desensitization strategy in a 42-year-old woman with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving a single UCB unit. …”
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties of Cassava Starch, Xanthan Gum and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Coating Solution for Banana (Musa acuminate) Preservation by Hajar Nadya, Abdul Malek Nur Syazwani, Rosman Nurfarhana, Yaacob Ilyanie Hj., Razali Nur Amirah Syazwani, Sardi Noor Baity, Tan Eddie Ti Tjih, Asli Noor Asnida

“…Bananas are a nutritious energy source and a raw material for various products. However, their short shelf life poses a challenge, driven partly by microbial infection. …”
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Enhanced Grounding DINO: Efficient Cross-Modality Block for Open-Set Object Detection in Remote Sensing by Zibo Hu, Kun Gao, Jingyi Wang, Zhijia Yang, Zefeng Zhang, Haobo Cheng, Wei Li

“…The MSVCTFM decouples and optimizes the fusion of multiscale visual and text features, thereby enhancing model performance. …”
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