NIMBUS study protocol: a single-centre feasibility study of non-invasive monitoring with bowel ultrasound in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease by R Mark Beattie, James John Ashton, Alison Evans, Amar Wahid, Martin Oliver Edwards, Zachary Green, Ella Mayberry

“…Monitoring bowel inflammation requires endoscopy or MRI enterography which are invasive, expensive and have long waiting lists.We aim to examine the feasibility of a non-invasive monitoring tool—bowel ultrasound (BUS)—in children with IBD and explore correlations with inflammatory markers and disease activity measures. …”
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INVESTIGATION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CONGLOMERATE SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS BY IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY METHOD by S. N. Bandarenka, P. V. Chulkin, G. A. Ragoisha, A. O. Kolikov, A. S. Bandarenka

“…A spectrum analysis and calculation of equivalent circuit parameters calculation have been carried out while using EIS Spectrum Analyzer program.Comparison of impedance spectra for the prepared cement concrete samples have made it possible to reveal tendencies in changing spectrum parameters during solidification and subsequent contact with moisture in respect of every type of the sample. …”
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Navigating Coastal Vulnerability: Introducing the Coastal Fuzzy Vulnerability Index (CFVI) by Zekâi Şen

“…This study optimized the coastal vulnerability assessment method through fuzzy logic, improved the ability to handle nonlinear relationships between parameters, and provided a new tool for complex and dynamic coastal risk management. …”
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Corn Plant In-Row Distance Analysis Based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Imagery and Row-Unit Dynamics by Marko M. Kostić, Željana Grbović, Rana Waqar, Bojana Ivošević, Marko Panić, Antonio Scarfone, Aristotelis C. Tagarakis

“…Seeding quality is affected by numerous parameters, including the working speed and vibrations of the seeder. …”
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ScITree: Scalable Bayesian inference of transmission tree from epidemiological and genomic data. by Hannah Waddel, Katia Koelle, Max S Y Lau

“…Phylodynamic models capture joint epidemiological-evolutionary dynamics during an outbreak, providing a powerful tool to enhance understanding and management of disease transmission. …”
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Fatty Liver Index is a valid predictor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in pregnancy by Suneth Buddhika Agampodi, Iresha Sandamali Koralegedara, Janith Niwanthaka Warnasekara, Korale Gedara Dayaratne, Ashani Rathnayake

“…The Fatty Liver Index (FLI) has been proposed as a screening tool for NAFLD in the general population. We aim to develop mathematical models for predicting NAFLD in pregnancy and validate the FLI for first-trimester pregnant women.Methods Biochemical and biophysical parameters were analysed in pregnant women with period of gestation <12 weeks was done among Rajarata Pregnancy Cohort, Sri Lanka. …”
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The use of horizontal force-velocity profile in soccer: a rapid systematic review by Adam Lipčák, Lucie Lipková, Tomáš Kalina, Marcos Michaelides, Koulla Parpa, Ana Carolina Paludo

“…In this context, the horizontal force-velocity profile (H-FVP) has emerged as a tool to evaluate neuromuscular capabilities relevant to sprinting. …”
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New approach to identifying elite winter sport athletes’ risk of relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) by Leigh Gabel, Steven K Boyd, Emily M Smith, Kelly Drager, Erik M Groves, Lauren A Burt

“…The REDs Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT2) was used to determine REDs risk. HR-pQCT scans of the non-dominant radius and left tibia were analysed on REDs risk grouping.Results 17 athletes (17%; 71% female) were at-risk based on the REDs CAT2. …”
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Design and Enhancing Security Performance of Image Cryptography System Based on Fixed Point Chaotic Maps Stream Ciphers in FPGA by Ahmed Amir Salih, Zaid Abdulsattar Abdulrazaq, Harith Ghanim Ayoub

“…The most common chaotic maps-based cryptography involved in this work are Logistic, Lozi and Tent. The parameters of each type determine the key space required for decrypt the original pixel of plain image, Logistic map has one parameter r, Lozi has two parameters α and β, Tent has one parameter µ. …”
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Hybrid deep learning and isogeometric analysis for bearing capacity assessment of sand over clay by Toan Nguyen-Minh, Tram Bui-Ngoc, Jim Shiau, Tan Nguyen, Trung Nguyen-Thoi

“…Notably, the WOA-DNN model outperforms conventional ML techniques, offering a robust and accurate prediction tool. This innovative approach explores a broad range of design parameters, including sand layer depth, load-to-soil unit weight ratio, internal friction angle, cohesion, and footing roughness. …”
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Research on the Index Calculation Method for the Impact of Drought on Water Quality in the Nakdong River, Korea by Bu Geon Jo, Jaeyeon Lim, Joo-Heon Lee, Young Do Kim

“…This index provides a practical tool for river management, facilitating early response strategies to mitigate water quality impacts associated with environmental drought.…”
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A robust pressure drop prediction model in vertical multiphase flow: a machine learning approach by Fahd Saeed Alakbari, Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub, M. A. Awad, Tarek Ganat, Mysara Eissa Mohyaldinn, Syed Mohammad Mahmood

“…Key input parameters include WHP, oil rate, water rate, gas rate, inner diameter, surface temperature, and flow length. …”
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External Validation of a Prognostic Model for the Presence of Acute Appendicitis in Children by Olga N. Paize, Evgeniy A. Toneev, Aliia N. Mukhutdinova, Antonina V. Smolkina, Roman F. Shagdaleev, Eric A. Keshyan, Dmitry R. Shaidullin

“…Conclusion: The developed predictive model is a reliable tool for diagnosing acute appendicitis in children, demonstrating higher accuracy than existing scoring systems. …”
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Physiological Sensors Equipped in Wearable Devices for Management of Long COVID Persisting Symptoms: Scoping Review by Shikha Kukreti, Meng-Ting Lu, Chun-Yin Yeh, Nai-Ying Ko

“…Quality appraisal was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool to ensure the methodological rigor of the included studies. …”
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Beyond urodynamics: non-invasive approaches to diagnosing detrusor underactivity in men with lower urinary tract symptoms – a systematic review by Karolina Garbas, Łukasz Zapała, Aleksander Ślusarczyk, Hanna Piekarczyk, Tomasz Piecha, Piotr Radziszewski

“…The risk of bias was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool. Results Eighteen studies involving 7390 patients, of whom 3194 were diagnosed with DU, were included in our analysis. …”
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A Cement Bond Quality Prediction Method Based on a Wide and Deep Neural Network Incorporating Embedded Domain Knowledge by Rengguang Liu, Jiawei Yu, Luo Liu, Zheng Wang, Shiming Zhou, Zhaopeng Zhu

“…The proposed model meets engineering application requirements and serves as a reliable, data-driven tool for optimizing cementing operations and enhancing well integrity.…”
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Dual 500-μs wide pulse neuromuscular electrical stimulation enhancing sensorimotor cortical excitability by Yun Zhao, Yanying Yan, Xiaoling Zhang, Guanghui Xie, Renqaing Yang, Shuaidong Zou, Fengmei Gao, Wencheng Sun

“…BackgroundNeuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an effective tool to improve motor activation of patients with motor dysfunction. …”
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The Possibilities of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Reflect Functional and Structural Graft Changes 1 Year After Kidney Transplantation by Andrejus Bura, Gintare Stonciute-Balniene, Laura Velickiene, Inga Arune Bumblyte, Ruta Vaiciuniene, Antanas Jankauskas

“…This study aimed to determine the potential of MRI as a diagnostic tool for evaluating graft function and structural changes in kidney grafts 1 year after transplantation. …”
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PiCCO or Cardiac Ultrasound? Which Is Better for Hemodynamic Monitoring in ICU? by Maria Andrei, Nicoleta Alice Dragoescu, Andreea Stanculescu, Luminita Chiutu, Octavian Dragoescu, Octavian Istratoaie

“…Cardiac ultrasound is a safe, non-invasive, less expensive, efficient bedside tool for diagnosing, monitoring and guiding critically ill patients’ therapy management. …”
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Evaluation of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease using multiparametric MRI with the multiplex sequence by He Sui, Zhanhao Mo, Feng Shi, Qing Zhou, Dan Yu, Jiaqi Wang, Lin Liu

“…Multiparametric MR neuroimaging may serve as a potential early diagnostic tool for PD.…”
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