Interplay of anxiety, depression, vascular function, and biomarkers in post-myocardial infarction patients by Jan Kafol, Jan Kafol, Borut Jug, Borut Jug, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Jure Tršan, Daniel Košuta, Daniel Košuta, Marko Novaković, Marko Novaković

“…However, as HADS is a screening tool and not a diagnostic instrument, and given the study’s observational design, findings reflect associations rather than causality. …”
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Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda by Obeti, Andrew Moses, Byaruhanga, Chris Bic, Muhwezi, Lawrence, Kakitahi, John Muhumuza

“…The selected case study areas were accessible and reachable in terms of data. Control parameters affecting unpaved mechanized road maintenance were identified as machine repair costs, tool costs, labour costs, material costs, fuel costs and machine fuel costs. …”
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Calibration and surrogate model-based sensitivity analysis of crystal plasticity finite element models by Hugh Dorward, David M. Knowles, Eralp Demir, Mahmoud Mostafavi, Matthew J. Peel

“…Crystal plasticity models are powerful tools for predicting the deformation behaviour of polycrystalline materials accounting for underlying grain morphology and texture. …”
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Study of Fixed Points and Chaos in Wave Propagation for the Generalized Damped Forced Korteweg-de Vries Equation using Bifurcation Analysis by Shruti Tomar, Naresh M. Chadha

“…With respect to these fixed points, we investigate the effects of a few significant parameters involved in the model, namely, the free parameters $v_1$ and $v_2$, the nonlinear, dispersion and damping coefficients using the tools from bifurcation analysis. …”
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Temperature-Driven Reliability Analysis of Power Grid Failures: A Weibull Distribution Approach To Outage Prediction and Mitigation by Simon Ahumah Ocansey, Marwan Bikdash

“…We propose to employ the Weibull distribution, a fundamental tool in reliability analysis, to assess the impact of temperature on power grid failures using the SigmaXL statistical tool. …”
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Synthesis of the cardioid crank slider mechanism with double working strokes by TIAN Jie, ZHENG Zhongwen, REN Tai’an, WANG Xingdong, WU Songrong

“…The influence of the mechanism parameters on the working stroke and minimum transmission angle were studied. …”
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Robust smoothing of one‐dimensional data with missing and/or outlier values by Nasser Mourad

“…These algorithms also have difficulties associated with the selection of the smoothing parameter and the order of the difference matrix they utilize. …”
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Principles of electrical grid configuration management and tasks of their implementation by A. V. Vinogradov, A. V. Vinogradova, A. Yu. Seyfullin, A. V. Bukreev, V. E. Bolshev

“…To demonstrate the implementation of the principles of managing the configuration of the electrical grid on the example of an electrical grid with a nominal voltage of 0.4 kV with the use of proprietary technical configuration management tools. METHODS. Based on the literature review, the study identified the wording of key concepts, such as" configuration of the electrical grid"," management of the electrical grid configuration", "parameters of the electrical grid configuration". …”
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Analysis of Variables Affecting Reference Block Equivalency Process Using Ndt Ultrasonic Method by Rizka Natasya Maharani, Alaya Fadllu Hadi Mukhmad, Wiji Mangestiyono, Sutrisno, Ghifar Maulana

“…This study focuses on ultrasonic techniques and the equivalence of tool calibration and parameter adjustments. It involves selecting a reference block for testing and comparing it to a standard reference. …”
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A New Sine-Based Probabilistic Approach: Theory and Monte Carlo Simulation with Reliability Application by Tahereh Heydari, Karim Zare, Soheil Shokri, Zahra Khodadadi, Zahra Almaspoor

“…Most of these distributions are developed by introducing from one to eight additional parameters. Sometimes, the addition of new parameters leads to re-parameterization problems. …”
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Causes, consequences, and strategies to deal with information overload: A scoping review by Leila Shahrzadi, Ali Mansouri, Mousa Alavi, Ahmad Shabani

“…The findings reveal that information overload is caused by personal factors, information characteristics, task parameters, organizational parameters, and information technology parameters. …”
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Applications of machine learning to high temperature and high pressure environments: A literature review by Hengkai Wang, Zengtao Lv, Santosh Kumar, Qinglin Wang

“…The rapid development of machine learning makes it a powerful tool to predict some parameter or mechanism of materials and brings a new chance to simulate more complex experimental environments. …”
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Do handgrip strength and dexterity predict respiratory function in neuromuscular disease? by Ertugrul Safran, Aysel Yildiz Ozer, Hulya Nilgun Gurses

“…Objective We aimed to discover more cost-effective and practical tools to predict respiratory function status, which causes serious problems with patients with neuromuscular disease. …”
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Design and Construction of an Automatic Discharge and Sediment Load Monitoring Equipment by Hasan rezaei moghadam, Vahedberdi Sheikh, Maryam Azarakhshi, Mohsen Hosseinalizadeh, Jahangir Mohamadi

“…The present study has demonstrated that the automated runoff and sediment monitoring device, which has been specifically designed to measure a range of parameters such as flow rate, water level, and suspended sediment load, represents a valuable and practical tool for those seeking to monitor runoff and sediment at the outlet of watersheds. …”
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Triglyceride glucose-weight-adjusted waist index as a cardiovascular mortality predictor: incremental value beyond the establishment of TyG-related indices by Jiajun Qiu, Jin’e Li, Shan Xu, Jingqi Yang, Haixia Zeng, Yuying Zhang, Shiqi Yang, Lixuan Fang, Jiadian Huang, Hongtao Zhou, Jiaying Feng, Yujie Zan, Jia Zhan, Jianping Liu

“…Conclusion The current study is the first to validate that the TyG-WWI is a reliable risk prediction tool for cardiovascular death in the general population and has greater predictive value than traditional TyG-related parameters. …”
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Poverty Dynamics and the Fundamental Root Causes in Iran by Zahra Azari, Parviz Mohamadzadeh, Davoud Behboudi

“…Methodology The current study is applied research in terms of purpose, and analytical-exploratory research in terms of information analysis. The data collection tool is semi-structured and in-depth interviews. …”
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Exploring the Associations of Neck Circumference, Blood Pressure, CRP, and Insulin Resistance on the Visceral Adiposity Index: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study by Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Francine Cruz Camargo, Alessandra Perfeito, Bruno Benedito Ciano, Clara Tainá Coelho, Gleice Assis Apolinário, Isabela do Nascimento Vicentin, Jéssica Cambui Andreasi, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Ricardo José Tofano, Cláudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Jesselina Francisco dos Santos Haber, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Lance Alan Sloan, Kátia Portero Sloan, Antonelly Cassio Alves de Carvalho, Marie Oshiiwa, Patrícia Cincotto dos Santos Bueno, Tereza Laís Menegucci Zutim, Rebeca Maria Siqueira da Silva, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Marcelo Dib Bechara, Karina R. Quesada

“…Conclusions: These findings underscore sex-specific disparities and suggest that VAI serves as a modest yet valuable tool in assessing visceral adiposity and associated cardiovascular risks.…”
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Providing a Framework for Assessing and Evaluating Network Data Studies in the Fight Against Social Anomalies by Mohammad Khalili, Hamzehali Nourmohammadi, Nader Naghshineh

“…Data mining is regarded as one of the most effective tools for data and information analysis in the field of crime detection. …”
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Predicting Insemination Outcome in Holstein Dairy Cattle using Deep Learning by Mohammad Alishahi, Mahdi Ravakhah

“…The integration of predicting models in the existing systems in animal husbandry increases its practical application as a decision support tool for animal farmers. By developing a tool that can determine the reproductive success of livestock, ranchers can optimize their production and breeding strategies and improve overall livestock management practices to increase reproductive efficiency and profitability. …”
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Measuring Innovation Potential in Ecuadorian ICT Companies: Development and Application of the CRI-IRT Model by Christian Anasi, Andrés Robalino-López, Verónica Morales, Carlos Almeida

“…Although many innovation measurement tools exist, contextual differences limit their applicability, highlighting the need for tools tailored to regional and national specificities. …”
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