Optimization of Rate of Penetration and Mechanical Specific Energy Using Response Surface Methodology and Multi-Objective Optimization by Diunay Zuliani Mantegazini, Andreas Nascimento, Mauro Hugo Mathias, Oldrich Joel Romero Guzman, Matthias Reich

“…The results show that the RSM method and multi-objective optimization provide better results when compared with 2D analysis of parameters as a function of depth. The RSM method can be used as a tool to analyze the effects of the independent drilling mechanical parameters (WOB, RPM, FLOW, and TOR) on the response variables (ROP and MSE) with a 95% confidence level. …”
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Strength Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete With Wide-Ranged Binders and Properties Using Artificial Neural Network by Md Merajul Islam, Md Al-Mamun Provath, G. M. Sadiqul Islam, Md Tariqul Islam

“…Also, the parametric analysis confirmed the ANN’s ability to capture the effects of input parameters, offering a comprehensive prediction tool. …”
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Three-dimensional assessment of unilateral subcondylar fracture using computed tomography after open reduction by Sathya Kumar Devireddy, R. V. Kishore Kumar, Rajasekhar Gali, Sridhar Reddy Kanubaddy, Mallikarjuna Rao Dasari, Mannava Siddhartha

“…CT is the ideal imaging tool and should be used on a regular basis for cases of condylar fractures.…”
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Critical Damage Analysis of WC-Co Tip of Conical Pick due to Coal Excavation in Mines by Saurabh Dewangan, Somnath Chattopadhyaya, Sergej Hloch

“…As coal and rock are heterogeneous elements, they pose various constraints during excavation. As a result the tools wear out during the process. Other parameters like cutting techniques, tool orientation, and environmental conditions also affect the tool significantly. …”
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Using Virtual Reality Simulators to Enhance Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Skills Learning by Irene Suh, Hong Li, Yucheng Li, Carl Nelson, Dmitry Oleynikov, Ka-Chun Siu

“…Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and NIH Quality Assessment Tool. (3) A total of 55 full-text articles were reviewed. …”
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Evaluating the performance of a new ergonomic laparoscopic needle holder for intracorporeal suturing. by Arturo Minor-Martínez, Ricardo Manuel Ordorica-Flores, Juan Ramón Mota-Carmona, Iván Tlacaélel Franco-González, Jesús Tapia Jurado, Fernando Pérez-Escamirosa

“…Moreover, a spring-loaded mechanism allows the tip of the tool to be opened and closed in a normally closed configuration, with enough pressure to hold different surgical needles. …”
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Accurate and Robust Stellar Rotation Periods Catalog for 82771 Kepler Stars Using Deep Learning by Ilay Kamai, Hagai B. Perets

“…Using this tool, we provide rotation periods for more than 80K stars. …”
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Construction of a model of subsoil moisture movement in cultivated slope lands by Andrey A. Mikhaylin

“…Insufficient study of the dynamics of moisture movement both in the soil loosened by the tillage tool and in the zone of uncultivated subsoil wall in the conditions of moisture deficient south of Russia necessitated for development of a mathematical model of subsoil moisture transfer. …”
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Investigating the Machining Behavior of the Additively Manufactured Polymer-Based Composite Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Learning by Anastasios Tzotzis, Dumitru Nedelcu, Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici, Panagiotis Kyratsis

“…A series of machining trials were conducted under dry conditions, with cutting speed (<i>Vc</i>), feed (<i>f</i>), and depth-of-cut (<i>ap</i>) as the primary input parameters. The corresponding surface roughness (<i>Ra</i>) and tool-tip temperature (<i>T</i>) were recorded as key output responses. …”
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In vitro differential diagnosis of clavus and verruca by a predictive model generated from electrical impedance. by Chien-Ya Hung, Pei-Lun Sun, Shu-Jen Chiang, Fu-Shan Jaw

“…In this study, electrical impedance is employed as a novel tool to generate a predictive model for differentiating these two diseases.…”
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Study on Thickness Thinning Ratio of the Forming Parts in Single Point Incremental Forming Process by Mingshun Yang, Zimeng Yao, Yan Li, Pengyang Li, Fengkui Cui, Lang Bai

“…A formula with high accuracy to predict the deformation zone thickness was fitted with the simulation results, and the influences of process parameters, such as tool diameter, step down, feeding speed, sheet thickness, and forming angle, on thinning ratio were analyzed. …”
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Data Reconciliation for Assessing Compliance of Physicochemical Properties of Petroleum Products in Commercial Transactions by Rosana Medeiros Moreira, Ariadne Mayra Silva Rocha, Elcio Cruz de Oliveira

“…The application of this tool resolved a dispute between a supplier and a customer, as the reconciled value with minimized uncertainty was determined to be 37.5 ± 2.0 °C. …”
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Analysis of influencing factors affecting the operational reliability of low-voltage asynchronous electric motors by V. V. Romanova, S. V. Khromov, K. V. Suslov

“…In this regard, it becomes obvious that the task of improving the operational reliability of low-voltage asynchronous electric motors depends on a qualitative study of the quantitative values of external influencing factors in various operating modes of electric motors. METHODS. The tool for implementing this task is a visual and effective simulation tool Simulink interactive programming environment Matlab. …”
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The Influence of Different Heel Heights on Squatting Stability: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Liuran Duan, Gusztáv Fekete, Ukadike Chris Ugbolue, Huiyu Zhou

“…Regarding limitations, reliance on a single bias assessment tool (Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool) might not fully capture methodological variability across non-RCT studies. …”
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Software Supporting the Visualization of Hazardous Substance Emission Zones During a Fire at an Industrial Enterprise by Yuri Matveev, Fares Abu-Abed, Olga Zhironkina, Sergey Zhironkin

“…The subject of this study is a software tool created for the visualization of hazardous substance emission zones in real time, superimposed onto a development map to determine potential damage to human health and for the operational planning of evacuation measures. …”
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Efficacy of home-based and inpatient treatment for children and adolescents in psychiatric crisis: A systematic review protocol. by Karolina Foremnik, Gaby Sroczynski, Jan Stratil, Anja Neumann, Barbara Buchberger

“…The included studies will undergo a rigorous quality assessment using the Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB2) tool for randomized trials and the Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies - of Interventions (ROBINS-I) tool for non-randomized studies. …”
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Machining-induced burr distribution along hole contours in unidirectional carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (UD-CFRP) composites by Norbert Geier, Gergely Magyar

“…The coefficients of the models were determined using datasets of three previous research projects (i.e., 2 380 808 data points) and validated through a fourth one (208 571 data points) where hole machining experiments were carried out using different tools, parameters and setups. The normality of the risky fibre cutting angles was tested through the Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov statistical tests, and the distribution was found to be not Gaussian. …”
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Improvement of the Power System's Transient Stability Using the Unified Power Flow Controller with Fuzzy Logic Technique by Raghad Hameed Ahmed, Ahmed Said Nouri

“…Fuzzy logic is a useful tool for controlling UPFC equipment in a variety of failure scenarios. …”
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Banking regulation and banking crises Probability in european countries by M. M. Mursalov

“…Binary modeling (logit model) was used as a scientific and methodological tool for statistical research. The conducted empirical analysis declared the need to tighten banking regulations in the field of non-performing loan control since it leads to an increase in the banking crisis probability. …”
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3D Finite Element Analysis in Drilling of AA7075 Reinforced with Nano Silicon Carbide Particles by C. Prakash, J. Prakash

“…However, the drilling process is mainly influenced by the quality of the machine, drill tool geometry, tool material, cutting velocity and feed rate. …”
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