Estimation of Daily Suspended Sediment Load Using a Novel Hybrid Support Vector Regression Model Incorporated with Observer-Teacher-Learner-Based Optimization Method by Siyamak Doroudi, Ahmad Sharafati, Seyed Hossein Mohajeri

“…This study considers the support vector regression (SVR) method to predict daily suspended sediment load. Since the SVR has unknown parameters, the observer-teacher-learner-based Optimization (OTLBO) method is integrated with the SVR model to provide a novel hybrid predictive model. …”
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Comparing the effects of computerized versus manual methods of identifying point-specific acupuncture as an adjunct to physiotherapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis: A ran... by Lee Chai Li, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Tan Chee Hou, Angeline Low Ann Je, Lee Zi Lin, Tay Yan Ling, Peng Yan

“…The Acugraph system provides a computerized method for identifying acupoints, potentially enhancing treatment precision.…”
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Evaluation of the effect of manual lymphatic drainage method on edema, pain and trismus after impacted bilateral mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized clinical trial by Murat Ulu, Nuri Ünal, Onur Şahin, Yasemin Kayalı

“…The MLD technique is a simple method free from undesirable side effects and may be more effective than classical methods in reducing edema, pain and trismus after third molar extraction. …”
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The application effect of ideological and political education (IPE)-led teaching method in ophthalmology clinical internship: a study among five-year program medical students by LI Zheqing, SONG Tingting

“…The traditional IPE teaching method group adopted the traditional teaching approach in the first internship session, covering topics such as the histological anatomy of the eye, diseases of the optic nerve and visual pathway, extraocular muscle diseases and amblyopia, and ocular trauma. …”
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Collecting Real-Life Psychophysiological Data via Wearables to Better Understand Child Behavior in a Children’s Psychiatric Center: Mixed Methods Study on Feasibility and Implement... by Karin Hagoort, Kirsten Smeets, Saskia Koldijk, Floortje Scheepers, Fleur Velders

“…ObjectiveThe objective of this paper was to evaluate the feasibility of using wearables in real-world clinical settings for children with severe developmental problems to help understand and manage disruptive behavior and to gain insights for the development of forthcoming implementation strategies. MethodsA mixed methods design was used to examine two different aspects of the use of wearables in a clinical setting. …”
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Method of invigorating spleen and replenishing kidney and resolving phlegm for obesity-type polycystic ovary syndrome: a network meta-analysis and summary of herbal prescription re... by Yueqiao Lyu, Lian Cai, Mingzhu Li

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Invigorating Spleen and Replenishing Kidney and Resolving Phlegm Prescription (ISRKRPP) in treating obesity-type polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to analyze the prescription regularity through data mining technology.MethodsDatabases were retrieved up to September 30, 2024. …”
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The Effect of the Virtual Reality–Based Biofeedback Intervention DEEP on Stress, Emotional Tension, and Anger in Forensic Psychiatric Inpatients: Mixed Methods Single-Case Experime... by Lisa Klein Haneveld, Tessa Dekkers, Yvonne H A Bouman, Hanneke Scholten, Joanneke Weerdmeester, Saskia M Kelders, Hanneke Kip

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate DEEP’s potential to reduce stress, emotional tension, and anger in forensic psychiatric inpatients. MethodsA mixed methods, alternating treatment, single-case experimental design was conducted with 6 Dutch forensic inpatients. …”
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A biopsy of the signaling lymph node in case of early oral cancer (cT1–2N0M0) by the lymphoscintigraphic method: one center study by Sh. I. Musin, S. V. Osokin, Т. G. Yatsenko, A. V. Sultanbaev, М. М. Zamilov, М. М. Vakhito, V. V. Ilyin

“…The study objective is to evaluate the possibility of determining the signaling lymph node (SLN)  in oral cancer (T1–2N0M0) with lymphoscintigraphic method.Materials and methods. In 2016–2018,  SLNs were determined for 23 patients with oral cancer (cT1–2N0M0): for 15 patients with cancer of the tongue, for 8 patients with cancer of the floor of the mouth cavity. …”
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Evaluation of electronic chip supply chain toughness and enhancement strategies by Yurun Zhu

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PAIN SYNDROME: SOME DIAGNOSTIC ASPECTS by N. A. Shostak, N. G. Pravdyuk

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Current View on the Postoperative Asthenopic Syndrome Problem in Patients with Corneal Refractive Surgery. Review by I. A. Mushkova, N. V. Maychuk, E. Yu. Markova, L. T. Shamsetdinova

“…In order to correct the disturbed parameters, additional research methods and effective methods of functional treatment of patients in the postoperative period were suggested. …”
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Postoperative Pain Management: Evaluating the Role of Multimodal Analgesia by Archana Gautam, Chetan Pande, Meghana Pande

“…Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 6, 12, and 24 hours post-surgery. …”
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MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION SEVERITY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SEEKING URGENT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: ATHENA STUDY RESULTS by M. G. Glezer, R. T. Saygitov

“…Patients’ self-assessment of their status with VAS had additional prognostic value. All three methods combined could result in sensitivity of 90%, but specificity of 34%. …”
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A hierarchical typology of multimodal scientific writing in early primary grades by Deborah L. Nichols, Ted Neal, Brian Hand

“…IntroductionScientific literacy in early education depends on both content knowledge and young learners' ability to organize and express scientific ideas across linguistic and visual-graphical modes. This integrative ability, known as multimodal competency, enables children to construct and communicate scientific understanding by coordinating text structure, language, and visual representation.MethodsIn this study, 1,705 science writing samples from 1,008 students in kindergarten through 2nd grade were analyzed using a two-stage quantitative approach. …”
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Combination of Turmeric and Vitamin B₆ in Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Retrospective Single-Arm Study by Rayhana Aouididi, Abubaker Qutieshat

“…The pain intensity was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) before treatment initiation (baseline VAS, BVAS) and after the treatment period (final VAS, FVAS). …”
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Clinical Investigation of Bioelectric Toothbrush for Dentin Hypersensitivity Management: A Randomized Double-Blind Study by Hyun-Kyung Kang, Yu-Rin Kim, Ji-Young Lee, Da-Jeong Kim, Young-Wook Kim

“…A survey, the number of hypersensitive teeth, the O’Leary index, the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS) were also investigated. …”
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TRANSCHOROIDAL SUBRETINAL CHIP IMPLANTATION IN BLIND RETINAL PIGMENTOSA PATIENTS. THE CHOROIDAL CHALLENGE by G. Sachs Helmut

“…Purpose: Active subretinal visual prostheses require a transchoroidal implantation due to their necessary connection to extraocular parts of the device for energy supply. …”
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Validation of ocular trauma score (OTS) in open- and closed-globe injuries in Indian patients by Fatema J Noble, Sumeet T Lahane, Tatyarao P Lahane, Ragini H Parekh, Sayalee T Lahane, Priyanka P Dhaytadak, Ashish K Jain

“…Design: Prospective interventional case series. Methods: This study, conducted at a tertiary healthcare institute from January 2018 to June 2019, included 150 eyes of 150 patients with open- and closed-globe injuries. …”
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Factors Influencing Treatment Preference in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema: A Study Using Conjoint Analysis by Takao Hirano, Koji Tanabe, Toshinori Murata

“…Conclusions Anticipated post-treatment visual acuity was identified as the most important factor in selecting a treatment regardless of the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment experience demonstrating when patients with DME make treatment choices, anticipated post-treatment visual acuity is prioritized over treatment frequency and cost.…”
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Application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in monitored anesthesia care during foraminoscopy: a randomized double-blind controlled trial by Shuhui Sun, Shuhui Sun, Lei Zhang, Dongdong Yu, Li Jiang, Ge Yang, Long Zhang, Yu Tian, Yu Tian, Chunxiao Xu, Chunxiao Xu, Dong Zhang

“…This investigation sought to assess the efficacy and comparative differences between two non-pharmacological analgesic approaches: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), in the context of monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during foraminoscopy.MethodsThis investigation adopted a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial design. …”
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