Data-Driven Loan Default Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach for Enhancing Business Process Management by Xinyu Zhang, Tianhui Zhang, Lingmin Hou, Xianchen Liu, Zhen Guo, Yuanhao Tian, Yang Liu

“…A cost-sensitive threshold-tuning procedure is embedded to align predictions with regulatory loss weights to support audit requirements.…”
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Preparation and Photocatalytic Performance of ZnO/Sepiolite Composite Materials by Chao Li, Huijuan Li, Guicheng He, Zhiwu Lei, Wenyuan Wu

“…Photocatalytic technology is a widely used water treatment method, whose efficiency can be increased by developing a suitable photocatalyst fabrication procedure. In this study, five different synthesis methods were utilised for the preparation of novel ZnO/sepiolite photolytic composites, namely, sol-gel method, hydrothermal reduction, hydrolytic precipitation, powder sintering, and impregnation-reduction. …”
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LC-MS/MS Method for Rapid Quantification of Progesterone in Rabbit Plasma and Its Application in a Pharmacokinetic Study of the Transdermal Formulation by Cao-Son Tran, Quang-Dong Bui, Ngoc-Tho Thi Nguyen, Minh-Hanh Dao, Thach-Tung Nguyen

“…A rapid and effective method using QuEChERS-based sample preparation procedure and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis has been developed and validated to determine progesterone in rabbit plasma. …”
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How do intermediary organizations affect cultivated land conservation in China: the mediating role of land tenure stability by Jian Cai, Jiating Chen, Runmin Wu, Rosmini Omar, Binyao Ning, Binyao Ning

“…In terms of policy implications, there is a need to adapt intermediary services to align with the capital levels of farmers, enhance the security of land-use rights by streamlining registration procedures, and implement targeted information systems and incentive schemes. …”
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Performance Analysis of WBAN MAC Protocol under Different Access Periods by Pervez Khan, Niamat Ullah, Md. Nasre Alam, Kyung Sup Kwak

“…The standard defines two contention-based channel access schemes: slotted ALOHA and carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) using an alternative binary exponential backoff procedure. The standard supports quality of service (QoS) differentiation through user priorities and access phases. …”
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The Modified Trochleoplasty for Trochlear Dysplasia Types B and D by Sergio Marinho de Gusmão Canuto, M.D., Arthur Macedo de Gusmão Canuto, M.D., Camilo Partezani Helito, M.D., Ph.D., Pedro Baches Jorge, M.D., Ph.D., Vitor Barion Castro de Padua, M.D., Ph.D., Diego Ariel de Lima, M.D., Ph.D.

“…This approach creates a single central sulcus without additional osteotomies, simplifying the procedure while ensuring anatomic precision. Fixation is achieved using headless compression screws, enhancing stability while minimizing cartilage damage. …”
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Rethinking pre-training: cognitive load implications for learners with varying prior knowledge by Anna Gorbunova, Anastasiia Kapuza, Ouhao Chen, Jamie Costley

“…In an experiment with 136 university students, pre-training was implemented through concept maps and a glossary introducing essential terms and procedures before problem-solving. Results revealed that learners with higher prior knowledge experienced lower intrinsic and extraneous load and higher germane load during problem-solving compared to learners with lower prior knowledge, suggesting enhanced schema refinement rather than redundancy. …”
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Techno-Economic Analysis of the Implementation of the IEC 62034:2012 Standard—Automatic Test Systems for Battery-Powered Emergency Escape Lighting—In a 52.8-Meter Multipurpose Vess... by Luis García Rodríguez, Laura Castro-Santos, María Isabel Lamas Galdo

“…Practically, it provides a cost-effective and safety-enhancing solution for ship operators, suggesting that automated testing systems can replace outdated manual maintenance procedures and improve compliance with safety regulations.…”
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Subcellular protein extraction from human pancreatic cancer tissues by Anette Börner, Uwe Warnken, Martina Schnölzer, Jörg von Hagen, Nathalia Giese, Andrea Bauer, Jörg D. Hoheisel

“…Success of the different procedures varied greatly. Based on a scheme of tissue-slicing and subsequent cell isolation, we established a reliable workflow for the fractional extraction of cytosolic proteins, membrane and organelle proteins, nuclear proteins, and cytoskeletal filaments. …”
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Cell-scale atmospheric moisture flows dataset reconciled with ERA5 reanalysis by Elena De Petrillo, Luca Monaco, Marta Tuninetti, Arie Staal, Francesco Laio

“…To address these discrepancies and enhance the reliability of tracking models’ estimates, we propose a procedure based on Iterative Proportional Fitting (IPF). …”
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Assessment of Timeliness of Tuberculosis Detection among Foreign Citizens in Novosibirsk Oblast by I. G. Felker, M. V. Volik, G. K. Dzhurabaeva, E. I. Gordeeva

“…Nevertheless, the currently existing procedure for diagnostics of tuberculosis among foreign citizens requires significant improvement. …”
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Cross-Border Activities of Multinational Companies and Tort Liability: International Jurisdiction of English Courts within the Framework of Vedanta v Lungowe and Okpabi v Shell De... by Meltem Ece Oba

“…In this context, initially the debates in international law regarding the human rights liabilities of multinational companies are briefly touched upon, then the Civil Procedure Rules are examined followed by an analysis of the Vedanta v Lungowe and Okpabi v Shell decisions.…”
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Effect of estradiol valerate on humoral immune function in BALB/c mice after total hysterectomy by Penghuan Chang, Hui Huang, Peijian Huang, Hongru Yi, Wenhua Zhong, Zhaoxin Yang

“…Total hysterectomy is a commonly performed gynecological procedure used to treat uterine pathologies. This study aimed to establish a total hysterectomy mouse model and investigate the effect of estradiol valerate on humoral immune function in BALB/c mice. …”
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The Effect of Meat and Bone Meal on Yield and Herbage Quality in Silage Maize by Anna Nogalska, Marta Borsuk-Stanulewicz, Zenon Nogalski

“…The purpose of this field study was to assess the impact of meat and bone meal (MBM) on maize. The experimental procedures were as follows: (1) without fertilization; (2) inorganic nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus; (3) 1.0 Mg·ha⁻¹ MBM; (4) 1.5 Mg·ha⁻¹ MBM; and (5) 2.0 Mg·ha⁻¹ MBM. …”
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Knowledge Management in the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities in Brazil by Ricardo Bastos Smith, Tereza Cristina Salvetti, Ana Paula Gimenes Tessaro, Júlio Takehiro Marumo, Roberto Vicente

“…Some of the equipment was then dismantled, but the respective nuclear and radioactive material remained isolated in the original sites awaiting the proper decommissioning procedures. The Celeste Project is an example of a facility where the nuclear material has been kept, and is subject to Argentine-Brazilian Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials (ABACC) periodic inspections. …”
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Advances in miniaturized liquid sample preparation techniques for environmental analysis: A special look towards green solvents and automation by Rafael Oliveira Martins, Camila Will, Maria Flávia Assunção Magalhães, Fernando Mauro Lanças

“…However, the use of conventional organic solvents and labor-intensive extraction procedures still limits the full potential of these techniques in environmental applications. …”
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Lightweight framework of shell models utilizing local heat sensors by Shengfa Wang, Longfei Zhang, Baojun Li, Zhongxuan Luo

“…This article proposes a local heat sensor–based lightweight framework of shell models that consists of model analysis, lightweight modeling and analysis, and three-dimensional printing and practical validation in an optimum iterative procedure. Specifically, first, both geometric features and empirical features are introduced to construct a frame structure. …”
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Liquid metal-based stretchable bioelectronic fiber for electrical stimulation and drug delivery in minimally invasive cardiac therapy by Chanhui Park, Yesol Kim, Seonghyeon Nam, Hyejeong Kang, Joonho Moon, Ji Hoon Kim, Gi doo Cha, Seung-Pyo Lee, Sung-Hyuk Sunwoo, Dae-Hyeong Kim

“…In this regard, a soft implantable device has been considered for cardiac applications, but invasiveness in their implantation procedure and difficulty in compact integration of multiple functions are unmet challenges. …”
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Study on the Control Strategy of Flue Gas in the Combined Cycle Power Station under Low Load Conditions by Kai WANG, Yugang LI, Zhitan LIU, Bo WANG, Weiwei SHAO, Chen SUN

“…Finally from the gas turbine side and the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) side, the countermeasures and detailed control procedures for heavy gas turbine to suppress yellow plume are put forward.…”
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Design Criteria for Improving Safety Performance of Rural Intersections by S. A. Biancardo, F. Russo, W. Zhang, R. Veropalumbo

“…This paper, on the one hand, aims to identify significant crash risk factors at unsignalized three-leg intersections connecting rural two-lane two-way roads and minor roads with a STOP control on the approaches (3ST) and, on the other, to make adjustments to the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) procedure, fine-tuning its Safety Performance Function (SPF) based on observation of the local context. …”
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