Construction and Evaluation of a Risk Prediction Model for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Late Pregnancy Based on Clinical Factors and Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Parameters by Shunlan Liu, Aizhi Huang, Yubing Huang, Linlin Hu, Lihong Cai, Shaozheng He, Guorong Lyu, Xihua Lian

“…<b>Background</b>: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is frequently underrecognized in late pregnancy, with limited tools for effective risk assessment. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of clinical and pelvic floor ultrasound parameters for SUI and construct a validated risk model. …”
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Nonlinear Hysteresis Parameter Identification of Piezoelectric Actuators Using an Improved Gray Wolf Optimizer with Logistic Chaos Initialization and a Levy Flight Variant by Yonggang Yan, Kangqiao Duan, Jianjun Cui, Shiwei Guo, Can Cui, Yongsheng Zhou, Junjie Huang, Geng Wang, Dengpan Zhang, Fumin Zhang

“…These modifications enable the algorithm to effectively identify BW model parameters for piezoelectric nonlinear systems. Compared to conventional Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and standard GWO, the improved algorithm demonstrates faster convergence, higher accuracy, and superior ergodicity, making it a promising tool for solving optimization problems, such as parameter identification in piezoelectric hysteresis systems. …”
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A thermodynamic study of relative extractability of ethanol to blood simulating solvent in extractables and leachables analysis of medical devices by Abraham’s Solvation Parameter... by Jianwei Li

“…Finally, Abraham’s solvation parameter model is once again demonstrated as an invaluable and capable tool in solvent selection and extraction of medical devices.…”
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Upper airway and hyoid bone-related morphological parameters associated with the apnea-hypopnea index and lowest nocturnal oxygen saturation: a cephalometric analysis by Zhili Dong, Yue Zeng, Jieyi Chen, Liping Wu, Hong Hong

“…Cephalogram is recognized as an effective diagnostic tool for predicting OSA risk in clinical practice. …”
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Prediction of sugar beet yield and quality parameters using Stacked-LSTM model with pre-harvest UAV time series data and meteorological factors by Qing Wang, Ke Shao, Zhibo Cai, Yingpu Che, Haochong Chen, Shunfu Xiao, Ruili Wang, Yaling Liu, Baoguo Li, Yuntao Ma

“…End-of-season yield and quality parameters were forecasted using UAV-derived time series data and meteorological factors collected at three critical growth stages, providing a timely and practical tool for farm management. …”
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Fabrication of a novel “all in one glove”- a functional tool for oral hygiene maintenance and the assessment of its effectiveness on plaque control in spastic cerebral palsy patien... by Sucharitha Palanisamy, Priyanka Cholan, Harinath Parthasarathy, Anupama Tadepalli

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Portal vein velocity and its dynamics: a potentially useful tool for detecting clinically silent transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt dysfunction using Doppler ultrasonog... by Rareș Crăciun, Horia Ștefănescu, Oana Nicoară-Farcău, Petra Fischer, Andreea Fodor, Marcel Tanţău, Corina Radu, Zeno Spârchez, Bogdan Procopeţ

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Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Health, Cardiorespiratory Parameters, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Children With Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review by Abhishek Sharma, Nidhi Sharma, Aksh Chahal

“…AE holds significant potential as an adjunctive therapy to improve physical health, cardiorespiratory parameters, and HRQoL in children with DM. The comprehensive evaluation of social, psychological, and physical effects using HRQoL tools, such as PedsQL, and other factors, such as independent functioning, underscores the importance of integrating AE into diabetes management plans.…”
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Construction of Response Models for Color Gradation Skewed Distribution Parameters Extracted from Digital Wheat Canopy Images in Response to Cold-Spell Effects by Jibo Zhang, Hongwei Zhou, Chuanxiang Yi, Pei Zhang, Haijun Huan, Feifei Xu, Qi Chen, Qiqing Shan, Ye Sheng, Qin Mei

“…Models relating these parameters to meteorological factors were developed, with polynomial functions outperforming multilinear approaches. …”
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Relationships between hand grip strength and gait parameters measured using a foot-mounted sensor in non-laboratory settings in older women by Takuma Inai, Tomoya Takabayashi

“…Abstract Muscle weakness is a significant concern in older women, as it increases the risk of falls and fractures. To develop practical tools for early detection, it is important to understand how hand grip strength relates to gait parameters in non-laboratory settings. …”
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The Impact of Kefir Consumption on Inflammation, Oxidative Stress Status, and Metabolic-Syndrome-Related Parameters in Animal Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zahid Naeem Qaisrani, Wai Phyo Lin, Bo Bo Lay, Khin Yadanar Phyo, Myat Mon San, Nurulhusna Awaeloh, Sasithon Aunsorn, Rinrada Pattanayaiying, Susakul Palakawong Na Ayudthaya, Choosit Hongkulsup, Nirunya Buntin, Sasitorn Chusri

“…Data extraction followed PRISMA guidelines, with the risk of bias assessed using the CAMARADES and SYRCLE tools. Meta-analyses were performed with a random effects model. …”
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The Effects of Cutting Parameters on Cutting Force and Tribological Properties of Machined Surface Under Dry Turning of AISI304L Austenitic Stainless Steel by Gábor Kónya, Béla Csorba, Norbert Szabó, Zsolt F. Kovács

“…In this study, the effects of cutting speed and feed rate on the roughness parameters <i>R</i>_a, <i>R</i>_z, <i>R</i>_sk, <i>R</i>_ku, <i>R</i>_pk, <i>R</i>_vk, and <i>A</i>₂ were examined during machining with coated carbide tools in a dry environment. …”
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THE HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS OF IRON STATUS IN ALFA-THALASSEMIA 3.7KB DELETION FROM METROPOLITAN REGION OF MANAUS, AMAZONAS, BRAZIL. by Fernanda Cozendey Anselmo, Abdou Gafar Soumanou, Cleidiane de Aguiar Ferreira, Flora Maia Viga Sobrinha, Ana Caroline Santos Castro, Rafael Oliveira Brito, Adolfo José Mota, Marilda de Souza Gonçalves, Jose Pereira Moura Neto

“…Molecular diagnosis is important to prevent the most severe forms of the disease, thus epidemiological studies using molecular tools become extremely important in regions where the disease is underestimated. …”
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Fibrosis-4plus score: a novel machine learning-based tool for screening high-risk varices in compensated cirrhosis (CHESS2004): an international multicenter study by Bingtian Dong, Ruiling He, Shenghong Ju, Yuping Chen, Ivica Grgurevic, Jianzhong Ma, Ying Guo, Huizhen Fan, Qiang Yan, Chuan Liu, Huixiong Xu, Anita Madir, Kristian Podrug, Jia Wang, Linxue Qian, Zhengzi Geng, Shanghao Liu, Tao Ren, Guo Zhang, Kun Wang, Meiqin Su, Fei Chen, Sumei Ma, Liting Zhang, Zhaowei Tong, Yonghe Zhou, Xin Li, Fanbin He, Hui Huan, Wenjuan Wang, Yunxiao Liang, Juan Tang, Fang Ai, Tingyu Wang, Liyun Zheng, Zhongwei Zhao, Jiansong Ji, Wei Liu, Jiaojiao Xu, Bo Liu, Xuemei Wang, Yao Zhang, Qiong Yan, Hui Liu, Xiaomei Chen, Shuhua Zhang, Yihua Wang, Yang Liu, Li Yin, Yanni Liu, Yanqing Huang, Li Bian, Ping An, Xin Zhang, Shaoting Zhang, Jinhua Shao, Xiangman Zhang, Wei Rao, Chaoxue Zhang, Christoph Frank Dietrich, Won Kim, Xiaolong Qi

“…The FIB-4plus score outperformed the individual parameters (LSM, SSM, PLT, and FIB-4). Conclusions The FIB-4plus score effectively predicted EV and HRV in patients with compensated cirrhosis, providing clinicians with a valuable tool for optimizing patient management and outcomes.…”
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Machine learning techniques in monitoring and controlling friction stir welding process: a critical review by Bhardwaj Kulkarni, Saurabh Tayde, Yashwant Chapke, Swapnil Vyavahare, Avinash Badadhe

“…FSW is a sophisticated process characterized by the interaction of various parameters during welding. Inadequate selection of these parameters can lead to defects such as void, tunnel, flash, and other surface and subsurface issues, tool failure, and compromised joint strength. …”
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I.S.G.E.: An Integrated Spatial Geotechnical and Geophysical Evaluation Methodology for Subsurface Investigations by Christos Orfanos, Konstantinos Leontarakis, George Apostolopoulos, Ioannis E. Zevgolis, Bojan Brodic

“…The automatically derived 3D models, depicting the spatial distribution of specific geotechnical parameters, provide engineers with an additional interpretation tool for better understanding the subsurface conditions of a survey area.…”
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Lamiaceae family-derived endophytic fungi: induced tolerance to drought stress in Thymus vulgaris plants by Afsoun Kamyab, Davood Samsampour, Navid Ahmadinasab, Abdonnabi Bagheri

“…Results It has been discovered that using fungal endophytes as a biological tool can benefits T. vulgaris under drought stress. …”
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Study on Vacuum Brazing Technology of Polycrystalline Diamond and High Speed Steel by WU Qi-liang, YU Ai-bing, SUN Lei, ZHAO Shuo, LI Yi, LI Jian-yong

“…The microhardness of post weld solder layer and the spreading area of solder on the surface of PCD were used as response indexes to optimize the brazing process parameters. Then, the vacuum brazing experiments of PCD tool and high speed steel were carried out with optimized process parameters. …”
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Identifying optimal locations for street experiments: A digital case study in Bologna by Corneel Casier, Lennert Verhulst, Giovanni Lanza, Maria José Zúñiga Solórzano, Ulrike Jehle, Paola Pucci, Benjamin Büttner, Frank Witlox

“…This paper examines the integration of digital urban planning tools to identify optimal locations for street experiments, considering multiple parameters. …”
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Determining Optimal Processing Conditions for Fabricating Industrial Moulds with Additive Manufacturing by Daniel Moreno Nieto, Francisco Javier Puertas Morales, Julia Rivera Vera, Pedro Burgos Pintos, Daniel Moreno Sanchez, Sergio I. Molina

“…Additive manufacturing has reached a level of reliability and credibility that has already been integrated into specific industries producing final parts or tooling. Among Material Extrusion (ME) techniques, the Fused Granular Fabrication (FGF) method has enabled the development of Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) using polymeric materials, which has also established its presence in industries working with large prototypes, molds, and tools. …”
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