Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Respiratory Functional Assessment in Patients with ALS by Miguel Iglesias, Juan Alejandro Cascón, Andrés Maimó, Antonio Albaladejo, Felipe Andreo, Ana Sánchez Fernández, María Maciá Palazón, Isabel Martínez González-Posada, Ruth García García, Rosa Cordovilla

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> assessing diaphragmatic excursion by ultrasonography may serve as a useful tool for monitoring patients with ALS.…”
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Predicting clinical outcome in posterior circulation large-vessel occlusion patients with endovascular recanalisation: the GNC score by Wei Li, Jing Qiu, Thanh Nguyen, Hui-Sheng Chen, Jia-Qi Wang, Si-Qi Qiu

“…The GNC score, incorporating readily available clinical and angiographic parameters, offers a reliable tool for outcome prediction in this high-risk population.…”
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The Temporal Dynamics of the Impact of Overfishing on the Resilience of the <i>Sarotherodon melanotheron</i> (Rüppel, 1858) Fish Species’ Population in the West African Lake Toho... by Clovis Ayodédji Idossou Hountcheme, Simon Ahouansou Montcho, Hyppolite Agadjihouede, Doru Bănăduc

“…The sampling and analysis of monthly length frequency data were conducted from April 2002 to March 2003 and from April 2022 to March 2023 using the FAO-ICLARM Stock Assessment Tool (FiSAT II software program (version 1.2.2.). …”
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Recent Advances in Early Earthquake Magnitude Estimation by Using Machine Learning Algorithms: A Systematic Review by Andrés Navarro-Rodríguez, Oscar Alberto Castro-Artola, Enrique Efrén García-Guerrero, Oscar Adrian Aguirre-Castro, Ulises Jesús Tamayo-Pérez, César Alberto López-Mercado, Everardo Inzunza-Gonzalez

“…Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance the accuracy of these applications, enabling more efficient responses to seismic events of different magnitudes. …”
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The Nutritional Phenotyping of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Through Morphofunctional Assessment: A Bicentric Cross-Sectional Case–Control Study by Alicia Sanmartín-Sánchez, Rocío Fernández-Jiménez, Eva Cabrera-César, Francisco Espíldora-Hernández, Isabel Vegas-Aguilar, María del Mar Amaya-Campos, Fiorella Ximena Palmas-Candia, Josefina Olivares-Alcolea, Víctor José Simón-Frapolli, Isabel Cornejo-Pareja, Ana Sánchez-García, Mora Murri, Patricia Guirado-Peláez, Álvaro Vidal-Suárez, Lourdes Garrido-Sánchez, Francisco J. Tinahones, Jose Luis Velasco-Garrido, Jose Manuel García-Almeida

“…There is increasing evidence supporting the use of morphofunctional assessment (MFA) as a tool for clinical characterization and decision-making in malnourished patients. …”
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A blood-based liquid biopsy analyzing soluble immune checkpoints and cytokines identifies distinct neuroendocrine tumors by Pablo Mata-Martínez, Lucía Celada, Francisco J. Cueto, Gonzalo Sáenz de Santa María, Jaime Fernández, Verónica Terrón-Arcos, Nuria Valdés, Vanesa García Moreira, María Isabel Enguita del Toro, Eduardo López-Collazo, María-Dolores Chiara, Carlos del Fresno

“…This study serves as a proof-of-concept for an innovative clinical tool that holds the potential to transform the management of these rare malignancies, providing a non-invasive and effective method for early detection and disease monitoring.…”
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Comparative Analysis of RT-PCR and a Colloidal Gold Immunochromatographic Assay for SARS-CoV-2 Detection by Hui Li, Dakai Liu, Qiang Zhou, George D. Rodriguez, Harlan Pietz, Vishnu Singh, Eric Konadu, Keither K. James, Calvin Lui, Mingyu Shao, Junyu Chen, Andrew Schreiner, Carl Urban, James Truong, Nishant Prasad, William Harry Rodgers

“…We assessed the following key clinical parameters: sensitivity, specificity, NPV, PPV, and accuracy. …”
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Variation in Four Horse Gait Categories Illustrated by Quantitative Analysis With ANALOC-E by Elizabeth Ann Staiger, Adalton Pereira de Toledo, Victoria Rizzato Paschoal, Laura Patterson Rosa

“…We also compared output parameters to previously described standards, as well as assessed principal component scores within the dataset. …”
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Notes on the Practical Application of Nested Sampling: MultiNest, (Non)convergence, and Rectification by Alexander Dittmann

“…Nested sampling is a promising tool for Bayesian statistical analysis because it simultaneously performs parameter estimation and facilitates model comparison. …”
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Kinematics and Singularity Analysis of an Underwater Electric Manipulator by HUANG Zhong, LIU Kean

“…An underwater electric manipulator is a key operational tool for unmanned underwater vehicles. The control of this manipulator demands kinematic models, but for arms of different structures, these models differ. …”
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Clinical value of intravesical prostatic protrusion in the evaluation and management of prostatic and other lower urinary tract diseases by Darab Mehraban

“…However, we as clinicians should contemplate their cost and possible suffering for the patient by wise and judicious utilization based on our clinical experience and tools. IPP seems to be one such promising clinical tool. …”
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Micro hole drilling and multi criteria optimization of soda lime glass via ultrasonic assisted rotary electrochemical discharge drilling by Sahil Grover, Viveksheel Rajput, Sanjay Kumar Mangal, Sarbjit Singh, Sandeep Singh, Shubham Sharma, Ehab El Sayed Massoud, Dražan Kozak, Jasmina Lozanovic

“…MRR, HOC and CE serve as a response parameter while tool vibration, tool feed rate, working material rotation, applied voltage and electrolyte concentration are control variables. …”
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Evolution of plastic deformation during multi-pass ECAP of an AA6060 aluminum alloy – An experimental flow line analysis by Nadja Berndt, Nadja A. Reiser, Martin F.-X. Wagner

“…In this study, we use a method for visio-plastic analysis of the local deformation during ECAP of the aluminum alloy AA6060 via different processing routes in a friction-optimized tool with a tool angle of 90°: Prior to the final pass, the billets are cut lengthwise and prepared with a grid of indents on the inside. …”
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Computed tomography-derived quantitative imaging biomarkers enable the prediction of disease manifestations and survival in patients with systemic sclerosis by Gabriela Riemekasten, Felix Nensa, Hanna Grasshoff, René Hosch, Malte Maria Sieren, Lennart Berkel, Jörg Barkhausen, Roman Kloeckner, Franz Wegner

“…Quantitative BCA biomarkers offer a means to predict survival and individual disease manifestations, in part outperforming established parameters. These insights open new avenues for research into the mechanisms driving body composition changes in SSc and for developing enhanced disease management tools, ultimately leading to more personalised and effective patient care.…”
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Comparison of subject-specific musculoskeletal model calibration strategies on muscle force and fatigue estimation by Florian Michaud, Gonzalo Márquez, Manuel A. Giraldez-García, Javier Cuadrado

“…Abstract Muscle force and fatigue modeling and simulation are powerful tools for rehabilitation, sports performance, ergonomics, and injury prevention. …”
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The Effect of Alignment Changes on Unilateral Transtibial Amputee's Gait: A Systematic Review. by Niels Jonkergouw, Maarten R Prins, Arjan W P Buis, Peter van der Wurff

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>The results demonstrate that alignment changes have a predictable influence on the included kinetic parameters. However, the effect of alignment changes on spatio-temporal and kinematic gait parameters are generally unpredictable. …”
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High genus surface parameterization using the Euclidean Ricci flow method by Yuan-guang Wang

“…On the other hand, Ricci flow is a powerful tool in geometric analysis for studying low-dimensional topology. …”
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Dynamic in-context learning with conversational models for data extraction and materials property prediction by Chinedu E. Ekuma

“…Our work addresses this gap and showcases the potential of PropertyExtractor as a reliable and efficient tool for the autonomous generation of various material property databases, advancing the field.…”
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Haematological and biochemical reference values for Bonelli’s eagles in the wild and in captivity: implications for conservation and rehabilitation programs by Fernando González, Octavio Perez-Luzardo, Luis Revuelta, Laura Suárez-Regalado, Virginia Moraleda-Fernández, Alicia Carrero-Ruíz, Laura Del Río

“…Abstract Background Haematological and clinical biochemistry analyses are essential tools for evaluating the health status of avian species, including the endangered Bonelli’s eagle. …”
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Synthesis of the cardioid crank slider mechanism with double working strokes by HOU Yujie, HAN Jiguang

“…The influence of the mechanism parameters on the working stroke and minimum transmission angle were studied. …”
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