A method for mapping hunting occurrence using publicly available, geographic variables by Conner R. Burke, M. Nils Peterson, David T. Sawyer, Christopher E. Moorman, Christopher Serenari, Krishna Pacifici

“…Future refinement of the methodology and model parameters is likely needed in different regions, with independent data sets, before adopting widespread implementation of underlying methods. …”
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Impact of climate change on the upper Bhavani watershed using SWAT model by Praveenbalaji Bheeman, Sathyanathan Rangarajan

“…The most sensitive parameters in SWAT-CUP were found to be, in order, the base flow alpha factor, soil evaporation compensation factor, and SCS runoff lag time. …”
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Aerosol Jet Printing for Neuroprosthetic Device Development by Lander De Waele, Massimo Di Pietro, Stefano Perilli, Emanuele Mantini, Giulio Trevisan, Michela Simoncini, Massimo Panella, Viviana Betti, Matteo Laffranchi, Dante Mantini

“…Aerosol jet printing (AJP) technology has emerged as a transformative tool in neuroprosthetic device development, offering high accuracy and versatility in fabricating complex and miniaturized structures, which are essential for advanced neural interfaces. …”
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Modeling the Impact of Between-lot and Within-lot Variability in Listeria monocytogenes Contamination on Risk Reduction From Sampling Ready-to-eat Foods by Yuhuan Chen, Régis Pouillot, Jane M. Van Doren

“…We used the FDA-iRISK® tool and adapted available process, consumption, and dose-response modules of published L. monocytogenes risk assessments to predict cases per billion servings from consumption of ready-to-eat foods. …”
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Time-Dependent Seismic Fragility of Coastal RC Frames Considering Effect of Distance from Coastline by Xiaohui Yu, Zenghui Li, Ao Yang, Yushi Li, Dagang Lu, Kuangyu Dai

“…In recent years, time-dependent seismic fragility analysis has been widely used as an effective tool to represent the deterioration in the seismic performance of aging RC structures. …”
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Impact of a Novel Electronic Medical Record–Integrated Electronic Form (Provider Asthma Assessment Form) and Severe Asthma Algorithm in Primary Care: Single-Center, Pre- and Postob... by Matheson L McFarlane, Alison Morra, Delanya Podgers, David Barber, M Diane Lougheed

“…The Provider Asthma Assessment Form (PAAF) is an electronic asthma management and Knowledge Translation tool with an embedded decision support algorithm for severe and/or uncontrolled asthma, designed to support evidence-based asthma management. …”
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Comparative analysis of Microsoft Kinect Azure and manual measurement methods in the sit and reach test among elite female weightlifters by Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu, Kenan Erdaği, Bülent IŞIK, Serkan Örücü, Erkan Özbay

“…Abstract Microsoft Kinect is an increasingly common tool for low-cost and portable measurement of human movements. …”
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Optimizing Stroke Risk Prediction: A Primary Dataset‐Driven Ensemble Classifier With Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Md. Maruf Hossain, Md. Mahfuz Ahmed, Md. Rakibul Hasan Rakib, Mohammad Osama Zia, Rakib Hasan, Md. Rakibul Islam, Md. Shohidul Islam, Md Shahariar Alam, Md. Khairul Islam

“…Conclusion Our study demonstrates that the novel ensemble classifier, supported by effective preprocessing and XAI techniques, is a powerful tool for stroke prediction. The high accuracy rates achieved validate its effectiveness and potential for practical clinical application. …”
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Evaluation of Ovarian Stromal Microvascularity and Clinical-Hormonal Associations in Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Morphology by Hakan Baş, Süleyman Filiz

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Microvascular imaging is a promising tool for quantifying ovarian stromal vascularity in PCOM. …”
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Supporting evidence-based decisions about the geographic and demographic extensions of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Benin: A modelling study. by Jeanne Lemant, Clara Champagne, William Houndjo, Julien Aïssan, Rock Aïkpon, Camille Houetohossou, Sakariahou Kpanou, Roland Goers, Cyriaque Affoukou, Emilie Pothin

“…Mathematical modelling was a supportive tool to understand the relative impact of the different proposed SMC extensions and contributed to the decision-making process. …”
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Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses by Noureddine Bouchareb, Rebbah Abderraouf Chouaib, Lalaoui Meriem, Bouzegag Abdelaziz, Kennouche Salah, Bouarroudj Sara, Chebbah Mohamed

“…The study provides precise data on the ecological status of the dam, offering a decision-making tool for water resource managers. It contributes to sustainable water management by identifying risk areas and supporting the implementation of protective measures.…”
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Imaging Characterization of Local Breast Lesions Using Shear Wave Sono elastography by Shadan Jasim Mohammed, Saeed Nadhim Younis Agha

“…It emerges as a vital, non-invasive diagnostic tool, enhancing the accuracy of breast lesions characterization.…”
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Assessing the Spatio-temporal variation of water quality over time at Malelane area in the lower catchment of the Crocodile River, Mpumalanga, South Africa by Karabo Concelia Malakane, Thabang Maphanga, Benett Siyabonga Madonsela, Terry Takalani Phungela, Babalwa Gqomfa

“…This study aims to assess the impact of agricultural activities on the water quality of the Crocodile River by using physiochemical tests and a water quality index tool.  The grab sampling methodology was utilized on-site to collect water quality parameters which were analysed at a SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) laboratory. …”
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The development and validation of a multivariable model to predict the bleeding risk score for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation using direct oral anticoagulants in th... by Maha AlAmmari, Khizra Sultana, Abdulrahman Alturaiki, Abin Thomas, Monirah AlBabtain, Fakahr AlAyoubi, Hanie Richi

“…The final penalized likelihood parameters were used for the development of the risk prediction tool. …”
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A division-dependent compartmental model for computing cell numbers in CFSE-based lymphocyte proliferation assays by H. Thomas Banks, W. Clayton Thompson, Cristina Peligero, Sandra Giest, Jordi Argilaguet, Andreas Meyerhans

“…The intracellular dye CFSE is a powerful experimental tool for the analysis of a population of dividing cells, and numerous mathematical treatments have been aimed at using CFSE data to describe an immune response [30,31,32,37,38,42,48,49]. …”
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Scores to predict steatotic liver disease – correlates and outcomes in older adults by Daniel Clayton-Chubb, Isabella Commins, Stuart K. Roberts, Ammar Majeed, Robyn L. Woods, Joanne Ryan, Hans G. Schneider, John S. Lubel, Alexander D. Hodge, John J. McNeil, William W. Kemp

“…While the Fatty Liver Index (FLI) is the best validated tool in older adults, not all studies will have the necessary parameters for steatosis identification. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative electroencephalography in the diagnosis and monitoring of depression. A modern approach to clinical neurophysiology by Marta Kopańska, Marta Kopańska, Danuta Ochojska, Izabela Sarzyńska, Oliwia Bartkowska, Jacek Szczygielski, Jacek Szczygielski, Jacek Szczygielski

“…Therefore, there is an urgent need to implement objective, easily accessible diagnostic tools. One such tool is quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), which allows for the analysis of the bioelectrical activity of the brain in a non-invasive and precise manner.MethodsIn this narrative review, the latest research on the use of QEEG and traditional EEG in the assessment of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) was analyzed. …”
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Computational study and prediction of infection risk probability of respiratory diseases inside a classroom by Oskar Urbina-Garcia, Iñigo Aramendia, Carolina Marugán-Cruz, Wilfried Coenen, Sergio Sánchez-Delgado, Unai Fernandez-Gamiz, Ekaitz Zulueta

“…To that end, computational fluid dynamics simulations are a valuable tool to evaluate indoor environments by different ventilation distributions. …”
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Effects of Tank-Mix Adjuvants on Spray Performance Under Downwash Airflow Fields Using an Indoor Simulated UASS Spraying Platform by Supakorn Wongsuk, Yangfan Li, Zhaoyan Zhu, Mengran Yang, Hao Zhang, Li Zhang, Changling Wang, Xiongkui He

“…The unmanned aerial spraying system (UASS) has emerged as an advanced tool in precision agriculture for applying plant protection products (PPP). …”
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Methods of Additive Manufacturing for Dental Co-Cr Alloys: Systematic Review by Evan Hussain Alwan, Sabiha Mahdi Kanaan

“…This study investigated the manufacturing method (build orientation and process parameters), post-processing techniques, and metallic powders utilized in dental applications (stress relieving, surface finishing). …”
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