Optimised block bootstrap: an efficient variant of circular block bootstrap method with application to South African economic time series data by James Daniel, Kayode Ayinde, Adewale F. Lukman, Olayan Albalawi, Jeza Allohibi, Abdulmajeed Atiah Alharbi

“…The novel approach presented by OBB offered a valuable tool for improving predictive accuracy in time series forecasting, with potential applications across diverse fields such as finance and environmental modeling.…”
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The Comparative Analysis of Two RT-qPCR Kits for Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Reveals a Higher Risk of False-Negative Diagnosis in Samples with High Quantification Cycles for Viral and Int... by Roberto Luraschi, Carlos Barrera-Avalos, Eva Vallejos-Vidal, Javiera Alarcón, Andrea Mella-Torres, Felipe Hernández, Ailen Inostroza-Molina, Daniel Valdés, Mónica Imarai, Claudio Acuña-Castillo, Felipe E. Reyes-López, Ana María Sandino

“…The detection capacity of viral and internal genes is an essential parameter to consider and analyze during the assay. …”
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Dominant height growth modeling of Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) in Beni Imloul forest, northern Algeria by Dalila Kherchouche, Mostefa Goubi, Tahar Sghaier, Abdallah Bentouati, Khedidja Zeghichi, Said Slimani

“…Not justified for extreme densities, the developed growth model can cautiously be used as a forest management tool in stands with optimal densities. …”
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Prognostic Significance, Radiological, and Metabolic Characteristics of Metastatic Lymph Nodes in Resectable Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy by Tianxiao Han, Sida Cheng, Xun Wang, QingYi Qi, Jinchuan Chen, Wenxiang Wang, Jian Zhou, Yun Li, Kezhong Chen, Hao Li, Fan Yang

“…A model integrating radiological and metabolic parameters may offer better prediction.…”
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A Custom-Developed Device for Testing Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Vascular and Intestinal Tissue Samples for Anastomosis Regeneration Research by Zoltan Attila Godo, Laszlo Adam Fazekas, Gergo Fritsch, Balazs Szabo, Norbert Nemeth

“…One of the most interesting parameter groups is related to the biomechanical properties of the anastomoses. …”
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A kinetic CMA diagram by Zilong Li, Haotian Chen, Zhe Gao, Wei Chen

“…The kinetic CMA diagram not only contributes to a basic understanding of wave properties in thermal plasmas, but also can provide a powerful tool to explore new possible propagation paths.…”
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Nuclear clustering over the nuclear chart from a covariant EDF approach by Ebran Jean-Paul, Heitz Louis, Khan Elias, Lasseri Raphaël-David, Mercier Florian, Nikšić Tamara, Vretenar Dario, Yüksel Esra, Zhao Jie

“…The proper use of theoretical tools, such as the density and the nucleonic localization function, allows to shed light on the mechanisms of formation and identification of clusters in nuclei. …”
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Wear evaluation method of drilling shaft sinking hob based on rock slag morphology and rock abrasiveness by Hua CHENG, Bao XIE, Zhishu YAO, Chuanxin RONG, Jian LIN

“…Finally, based on the correlation analysis method, several main influencing parameters are selected, and the prediction formula of hob wear index for different rock strata is developed by using nonlinear fitting tools, and the evaluation method of replacing hob on site is put forward. …”
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Reingeniería de la geometría desconocida de engranajes cónicos con dientes rectos y curvilíneos. // Determination of the unknown geometry of straight and spiral bevel gears by mean... by G. González Rey, S. A. Marrero Osorio

“…The proposed method can be used as an alternative procedure to determine the unknown bevel gear geometry<br />using conventional measurement tools. The procedure, based on author's experiences, proposes a practical method with<br />assistance of an organized calculation and an exhaustive search, directed to obtain by calculating and conventional<br />measurement with simple tools the fundamental bevel gear geometry parameters. …”
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Advancing Meibography Assessment and Automated Meibomian Gland Detection Using Gray Value Profiles by Riccardo Forni, Ida Maruotto, Anna Zanuccoli, Riccardo Nicoletti, Luca Trimigno, Matteo Corbellino, Sònia Travé-Huarte, Giuseppe Giannaccare, Paolo Gargiulo

“…<b>Results</b>: A novel parameter, namely “atrophy index”, a quantitative measure of gland degeneration, is introduced. …”
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The relationship between body mass index changes and mortality in geriatric peritoneal dialysis patients: a case-control study by Yelda Deligoz Bildacı, Berfu Korucu, Mehmet Ası Oktan, Caner Cavdar, Serpil Muge Deger

“…Conclusion Although BMI is easy and extensively measured, it is not considered the perfect monitoring parameter for dialysis patients. However, regular follow-up of BMI, especially in geriatric cases, can be a guiding tool for estimating patients’ prognoses.…”
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Quantifying Intrinsic Ankle Stiffness in Quiet Standing: A Systematic Review by Łukasz Nowakowski, Maria Wysogląd, Mariusz Furmanek, Kajetan Słomka

“…The exact determination of the range of stiffness values is a useful tool to define a motor organization/reorganization.…”
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Integrating biomarkers for hemostatic disorders into computational models of blood clot formation: A systematic review by Mohamad Al Bannoud, Tiago Dias Martins, Silmara Aparecida de Lima Montalvão, Joyce Maria Annichino-Bizzacchi, Rubens Maciel Filho, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel

“…In the pursuit of personalized medicine, there is a growing demand for computational models with parameters that are easily obtainable to accelerate the development of potential solutions. …”
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Biologging intelligent Platform (BiP): an integrated and standardized platform for sharing, visualizing, and analyzing biologging data by Katsufumi Sato, Shinichi Watanabe, Takuji Noda, Takuya Koizumi, Ken Yoda, Yuuki Y. Watanabe, Kentaro Q. Sakamoto, Teijiro Isokawa, Makoto A. Yoshida, Kagari Aoki, Akinori Takahashi, Takashi Iwata, Hideaki Nishizawa, Takuya Maekawa, Ryo Kawabe, Yutaka Watanuki

“…A unique feature of BiP is the Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools that calculate environmental parameters, such as surface currents, ocean winds, and waves from data collected by animals. …”
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Transient simulation model for flow fluctuation in supercritical/dense CO2 pipeline by Xin OUYANG, Yuxing LI, Jianxin LU, Xin LIU, Chong CHAI, Qiyun JIA, Wuchang WANG, Haonan QIAN

“…The differences in the relative variations of outlet temperature and pressure responses calculated using the two tools remained within 2%, thereby meeting the accuracy requirements for engineering calculations. …”
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Automated Evaluation of C-ITS Message Content for Enhanced Compliance and Reliability by Zdeněk Lokaj, Miroslav Vaniš, Radek Holý, Martin Šrotýř, Martin Zajíček, Shih-Chia Huang

“…It leverages our novel tools, Karlos and C-ITS SIM, to facilitate this process. …”
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Sustainable Thermal Energy Storage Systems: A Mathematical Model of the “Waru-Waru” Agricultural Technique Used in Cold Environments by Jorge Luis Mírez Tarrillo

“…From a review of the existing literature, there is (1) bibliography that is devoted to descriptive research (about the geometry, dimensions, and shapes of the crop fields (and more based on archaeological remains that have survived to the present day) and (2) studies presenting complex mathematical models with many physical parameters measured only with recently developed instrumentation. …”
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Predictive value of systemic inflammatory indices for perinatal outcomes following cervical cerclage: a retrospective cohort study by Erkan Sağlam, Mustafa Raşit Özler, Bekir Sıddık Yılmaz

“…Simple and cost-effective hematologic parameters may serve as valuable tools in the management of pregnant women undergoing cervical cerclage.…”
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On-board radar complex for high-precision direction finding of radio sources for autonomous guidance of winged UAVs by Eduard Tserne, Semen Zhyla, Anatoliy Popov, Dmytro Vlasenko, Denys Kolesnikov, Olha Inkarbaieva, Volodymyr Kosharskyi, Hlib Cherepnin

“…The methods for solving the tasks are based on the statistical theory of optimization of radio engineering systems for remote sensing and radar, existing software tools for simulation modelling, and the theory of radio measurements. …”
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NON-INVASIVE METHOD OF MONITORING INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE FOR THE EVALUATION OF HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY by Lucas Kleebank FERNANDES, Ricardo Cesar BARBOSA, Moacir Fernandes de GODOY

“…ABSTRACT Background: Liver diseases often occur with hepatic encephalopathy (HE), whose pathophysiology may involve increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Tools for monitoring ICP and its pulse morphology can be useful for assessing HE. …”
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