Integrating running water monitoring tools with the Micro Biological Survey (MBS) method to improve water quality assessment. by Lorenzo Traversetti, Francesca Losito, Alyexandra Arienzo, Ottavia Stalio, Giovanni Antonini, Massimiliano Scalici

“…Second, the linear regressions between the three investigated microbial parameters vs. both physical-chemical descriptors and EBI, revealed the usefulness of MBS as a valid tool for routine microbiological analyses involved in rapid and easy field monitoring activities. …”
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Clinical Characterization of Patients with Syncope of Unclear Cause Using Unsupervised Machine-Learning Tools: A Pilot Study by María-José Muñoz-Martínez, Manuel Casal-Guisande, María Torres-Durán, Bernardo Sopeña, Alberto Fernández-Villar

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Friction Stir Welding Process Using a Manual Tool on Polylactic Acid Structures Manufactured by Additive Techniques by Miguel Ángel Almazán, Marta Marín, Juan Antonio Almazán, Amabel García-Domínguez, Eva María Rubio

“…To evaluate its effectiveness, a portable FSW device was developed for the purpose of joining PLA specimens made by AM using different filler densities (15% and 100%). Two tool geometries (a cylindrical and truncated cone) were utilized by varying the parameters of rotational speed, tilt angle, and feed rate. …”
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Novel high-content and open-source image analysis tools for profiling mitochondrial morphology in neurological cell models by Marcus Y. Chin, David A. Joy, Madhuja Samaddar, Anil Rana, Johann Chow, Takashi Miyamoto, Meredith Calvert

“…The structural complexity and disease-relevance of mitochondria have stimulated efforts to generate image analysis tools for describing mitochondrial morphology for therapeutic development. …”
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A computerized tool for the kinematic limit analysis of 2D masonry structures failing on a tilting table by Yiwei Hua, Martina Buzzetti, Natalia Pingaro, Luis C.M. da Silva, Gabriele Milani

“…Additionally, the self-dual linear programming approach enables the evaluation of internal actions. The proposed tool is highly user-friendly, requiring only a basic knowledge of CAD software, and is easily manageable as it requires only two mechanical parameters for the joints: (i) friction angle and (ii) cohesion. …”
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Robust prediction of tool-tissue interaction force using ISSA-optimized BP neural networks in robotic surgery by Yong-Li Yan, Teng Ren, Li Ding, Tiansheng Sun, Shandeng Huang

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Virtual Reality as a Tool for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Rett Syndrome: Reducing Stereotypies and Improving Motor Skills by Rosa Angela Fabio, Martina Semino, Michela Perina, Matteo Martini, Emanuela Riccio, Giulia Pili, Danilo Pani, Manuela Chessa

“…Conclusions: This study demonstrates the potential of VR as a tool for RTT rehabilitation, addressing both motor and engagement challenges. …”
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Cross-Scale Feature Blending Model for Surface Defect Identification in Machine Tool Elements Resilient to Contaminant Interference by Dong Wu, Chunhua Guo, Renpu Li, Zhigang Ma

“…These studies demonstrate the model’s robustness in various scenarios, validating its potential as a valuable tool for ensuring the reliability and longevity of ball screw drives in machine tool elements.…”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors and a Gene Panel as a Tool for Unexplained Infertility Diagnosis by Next-Generation Sequencing by Eglė Jašinskienė, Ieva Sniečkutė, Ignas Galminas, Lukas Žemaitis, Mantas Simutis, Marija Čaplinskienė

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Is IBD Disk a Reliable Tool to Detect Depression in IBD Patients? A Comparison with Becks’ Depression Inventory by Teodora Spataru, Ana Stemate, Marina Cozma, Alexandru Fleschiu, Remus Popescu, Lucian Negreanu

“…<b>Aim:</b> We noticed a significant overlap in some of the parameters evaluated by Beck’s Depression Inventory and the IBD Disk, which led to the idea that the IBD Disk might be a useful and easy-to-use tool to assess the mental state and quality of life of patients with IBD. …”
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Parameters Optimization of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welding for AA7079 and AA8050 through RSM by M. Kavitha, V. M. Manickavasagam, T. Sathish, Bhiksha Gugulothu, A. Sathish Kumar, Sivakumar Karthikeyan, Ram Subbiah

“…The welding is carried out by preferred process parameters with a tool speed of 1000–2500 rpm, tool pin diameter of 2–6 mm, welding speed of 50–300 mm/min, and tool shoulder diameter of 10–20 mm. …”
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Tablets Development Based on Clover Meadow Grass Phytosubstance Using Design of the Experiment Method and QdD Tools by A. N. Golubev, Th. I. Nguen, V. V. Sorokin, I. E. Kauhova

“…Therefore, it is important in frame of pharmaceutical development to lay the foundation for obtaining a quality product and achieving the desired product characteristics. One of the tools used for this is the «Quality by design» approach (QbD) - quality through development. …”
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Precision Nitrogen Management in Spring Rice (Oryza sativa L.) using Decision Support Tools in Chitwan, Nepal by Kapil Bhattarai, Krishna Raj Pandey, Santosh Marahatta, Manish Dhakal, Nama Raj Bhusal, Rabin Thapa

“…Precision nitrogen management techniques significantly enhanced rice growth and yield parameters. GS–guided application required the highest nitrogen demand (155 kg ha–1), while SPAD (80 kg ha–1) and UDP (78 kg ha–1) resulted in lower usage. …”
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Application of the Original Agroecological Survey and Indicator System tool (OASIS) to organic and conventional farms in Belgium, France, and Italy by Alexander Wezel, Alexander Wezel, Paola Migliorini, Paola Migliorini, Anna Brumer, Tommaso Gaifami, Tommaso Gaifami, Angelica Marchetti, Geoffrey Floymont, Garance Guizard, Elsa Michel, Marie-Alix Renaud, Karla Škorjanc, Nicolas Allard, Stefano Bocchi, Alain Peeters, Alain Peeters, Alain Peeters

“…However, what is lacking is assessing this transition with adequate tools and methodology. Here, we present the Original Agroecological Survey and Indicator System (OASIS) tool and apply it to farms in Belgium, France, and Italy as an illustration of its functionalities. …”
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Reliability-Based Design Optimization Strategy for Soil Tillage Equipment Considering Soil Parameter Uncertainty by Ghias Mohamed Kharmanda, Imad Rezakalla Antypas

“…The tillage forces are calculated in accordance with analytical model of McKyes and Ali with some modifications to include the effect of both soil-metal adhesion and tool speed. The different results show the importance of the developed strategy to improve the performance of the soil tillage equipments considering both random geometry and loading parameters.…”
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Effect of machining parameters on the mechanical properties of high dosage short carbon- fiber reinforced composites by S. E. Oliveira, J.A.M. Ferreira, J. da Silva

“…The machinability of polymer matrix composites with fibers strongly depends on the type of fiber and dosage in question, having a high influence on the selection of tools and cutting parameters. The cutting temperature depends of rotation speed and the feed cutting tools and is significantly influencing on the quality of the machined surfaces and tool life. …”
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Electromyographic parameters for treatment of pelvic floor disorders in pregnant and postpartum women: A review protocol. by Alethéa Cury Rabelo Leitão, Silvia Oliveira Ribeiro Lira, Elizabel de Souza Ramalho Viana

“…Risk of bias assessment will be performed using Cochrane group tools. The Rob 2.0 tool will be used for experimental studies and the Robins-I tool for non-experimental studies. …”
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Spectroscopic measurement of near-infrared soil pH parameters based on GhostNet-CBAM by Jianguo Zhu, Wenjin Wang, Peng Tian

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Study of the effect of cutting modes on output parameters under high-speed steel turn-milling by D. A. Matlygin, A. V. Savilov, A. S. Pyatykh, S. A. Timofeev

“…A monolithic carbide milling cutter served as a cutting tool. During the experiment, the cutting speed, milling width, and feed per tooth varied. …”
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Analysis of a self-supporting shell concrete roof with nonlinear coupled evolutive material parameters by Landry Djopkop Kouanang, Merlin Bodol Momha, Daniel Ambassa Zoa, Jean Chills Amba, Joseph Nkongho Anyi, Robert Nzengwa

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