How to assess the severity of bronchiolitis epidemics? Application of the Moving Epidemic Method in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France from 2017 to 2023 by Caroline Couturier, Pascal Vilain, Lindsay S. Cooley, Laurent Filleul

“…This method is a simple, rapid and effective tool for guiding public health interventions.…”
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Scaling Torsional Drilling Vibrations: A Simulation-Based Comparison of Downscale and Upscale Drill Strings Under Varying Torque Conditions by Chinedu Ejike, Khizar Abid, Catalin Teodoriu

“…Torsional vibrations pose a serious challenge in drilling operations and can lead to effects such as stick-slip phenomena, tool wear, and reduced drilling efficiency. While previous research has been conducted on torsional vibrations, there is a notable gap in comparative studies that assess the scalability of downscale models to real-world drilling conditions. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Modeling with Optimization Algorithm for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Concrete by Muhammad Izhar Shah, Shazim Ali Memon, Muhammad Sohaib Khan Niazi, Muhammad Nasir Amin, Fahid Aslam, Muhammad Faisal Javed

“…The formulation of SCBA concrete was correlated with five input parameters. To train and test the proposed model, a large number of data were collected from the published literature. …”
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rTMS in the Treatment of Drug Addiction: An Update about Human Studies by Elisa Bellamoli, Paolo Manganotti, Robert P. Schwartz, Claudia Rimondo, Maurizio Gomma, Giovanni Serpelloni

“…There is nascent evidence that rTMS could be effective in reducing cocaine craving and nicotine and alcohol craving and consumption and might represent a potential therapeutic tool for treating addiction. Further studies are needed to identify the optimal parameters of stimulation for the most effective treatment of drug addiction, to improve our comprehension of the treatment neurophysiological effects, and to conduct rigorous, controlled efficacy studies with adequate power.…”
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Relationship between Oil Price and Macroeconomic Indicators in Russia by A. Yu. Mikhailov, D. B. Burakov, V. Yu. Didenko

“…The aim of the article is to study the relationship between macroeconomic parameters and oil prices. The objectives of the study are to identify factors having a long-term positive relationship with oil prices based on a mathematical approach, as well as to propose improvements for Russian macroeconomic indicators. …”
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Multimodal ultrasound assessment for monitoring keloid severity and treatment response by Li Zhou, Qin Zhou, Chenxi Zheng, Zhigang Wang, Maohua Rao

“…The results revealed significant differences in keloid thickness, elasticity parameters, and blood flow levels among severity groups, with the AP technique demonstrated superior sensitivity in detecting keloid microcirculation. …”
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Sketch-Guided Topology Optimization with Enhanced Diversity for Innovative Structural Design by Siyu Zhu, Jie Hu, Jin Qi, Lingyu Wang, Jing Guo, Jin Ma, Guoniu Zhu

“…Topology optimization (TO) is a powerful generative design tool for innovative structural design, capable of optimizing material distribution to generate structures with superior performance. …”
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The effects of balance training on physical fitness and skill-related performance in basketball players: a systematic review by Zhaoran Wang, Nanting Chen, Shudian Cao, Lei Gao, Soh Kim Geok, Jia Liu

“…The quality of the included studies was assessed using the “Qualsyst” tool. Results Thirteen studies involving 373 participants were included, focusing on BT interventions lasting a minimum of four weeks. …”
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An Improved Optimal Cloud Entropy Extension Cloud Model for the Risk Assessment of Soft Rock Tunnels in Fault Fracture Zones by Shuangqing Ma, Yongli Xie, Junling Qiu, Jinxing Lai, Hao Sun

“…A case study of a representative soft rock tunnel in a fault-fractured zone validates this method’s enhanced accuracy, stability, and rationality, offering a robust tool for risk management and design decision making in complex geological settings.…”
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Evaluating the Impact of Freeway Service Patrol on Incident Clearance Times: A Spatial Transferability Test by Naima Islam, Emmanuel K. Adanu, Alexander M. Hainen, Steve Burdette, Randy Smith, Steven Jones

“…Freeway service patrol (FSPs) programs have been considered as an effective tool for traffic incident management in minimizing the adverse effects of traffic incidents. …”
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Stimuli-responsive smart materials enabled high-performance biosensors for liquid biopsies by Xiaoqi Gao, Bayinqiaoge Bayinqiaoge, Ming Li, Rona Chandrawati, Xiangpeng Li, Lining Sun, Chun H. Wang, Chengchen Zhang, Shi-Yang Tang

“…Abstract Liquid biopsies have emerged as a key tool that enables personalized medicine, enabling precise detection of biochemical parameters to tailor treatments to individual needs. …”
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A method for pre-determining edges in 3D point clouds using contour detectors in images by D. G. Filipov, S. L. Katsarska-Filipova, P. L. Raeva

“…In the observation of architectural objects, the point cloud is constantly gaining popularity as a tool for quantitative analysis and visualization. …”
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Analysis of the Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth: The Case of Transition Economies by A. О. Syzdykova, S. Nakhipbekova, K. Massadikov, S. Tileuova

“…Because these concepts are not only economic, but also a longterm process involving social and political parameters.The idea that financial market development can be a policy tool in increasing economic growth accelerated the development of financial markets. …”
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Advantages of trend analysis in stability studies for prediction of potential OOS result within estimated shelflife of medicinal product by Milena Nanov, Sanja Despotovska, Gordana Mitrovska, Vasilka Dubrova Koceva, Jelena Acevska

“…Regression analysis as a statistical tool for trending analysis, is considered an appropriate approach to evaluating the stability data for a quantitative attribute. …”
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Burnout in Australian sport and exercise physicians and registrars: A cross-sectional study by Bikram Karmakar, Ping-I Lin, Hindol Mukherjee, James Rufus John, Valsamma Eapen

“…The risk of overall burnout in all three MBI parameters or in at least one parameter was 25% and 34%, respectively. …”
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The Accumulation of Deficits with Age and Possible Invariants of Aging by Arnold B. Mitnitski, Alexander J. Mogilner, Chris MacKnight, Kenneth Rockwood

“…This provides a simple and accessible tool that might have potential in a number of biomedical applications.…”
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Multi-parametric quantitative evaluation of murine cervical remodeling during pregnancy and postpartum by Yan Yan, Jose Galaz, Joshua Marvald, Tanzy Love, Steven Yellon, Nardhy Gomez-Lopez, Mohammad Mehrmohammadi

“…This approach not only enhances the understanding of cervical remodeling but also holds potential as a minimally invasive, point-of-care diagnostic tool for early detection of cervical ripening and PTB risk. …”
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Identification of key processes that control tumor necrosis factor availability in a tuberculosis granuloma. by Mohammad Fallahi-Sichani, Matthew A Schaller, Denise E Kirschner, Steven L Kunkel, Jennifer J Linderman

“…We used the results of sensitivity analysis as a tool to identify experiments to measure critical model parameters in an artificial experimental model of a TB granuloma induced in the lungs of mice following injection of mycobacterial antigen-coated beads. …”
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MONITORING THE DYNAMICS OF A PROJECT-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION ENERGY ENTROPY by Alla Bondar

“…This article presents a tool for analyzing the dynamics of information entropy and energy entropy of a project-oriented organization when a new project is added to the portfolio. …”
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Enhancing Photovoltaic System Efficiency Through Fuzzy Logic-Based Maximum Power Point Tracking by N. A. Yusri, S. N. H. M. Tarmizi, M. I. Zakaria, S. F. M. Hussein, A. R. A. A. Emhemed

“… This study utilizes a fuzzy logic controller (FLC), a type of computational intelligence tool, for determining a photovoltaic (PV) system's maximum power point (MPP). …”
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