Delay differential equations via the matrix lambert w function and bifurcation analysis: application to machine tool chatter by Sun Yi, Patrick W. Nelson, A. Galip Ulsoy

“…With this approach, onecan obtain the critical values of delay, which determine thestability of a system and hence the preferred operating spindlespeed without chatter. We apply both the matrix Lambert W functionand the bifurcation analysis approach to the problem of chatterstability in turning, and compare the results obtained to existingmethods. …”
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The Place of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Therapeutics: A “Me Too” or “the Special One” Antidiabetic Class? by Ricardo Godinho, Cristina Mega, Edite Teixeira-de-Lemos, Eugénia Carvalho, Frederico Teixeira, Rosa Fernandes, Flávio Reis

“…This review outlines the therapeutic potential of DPP-4 inhibitors for the treatment of T2DM, focusing on their main features, clinical applications, and risks, and discusses the major challenges for the future, in particular the possibility of becoming the preferred therapy for T2DM due to their ability to modify the natural history of the disease and ameliorate nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular complications.…”
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Similarities and Differences between ICME-driven Shocks Observed by VEX (∼0.72 au) and WIND (∼1.0 au) by Mengsi Ruan, Pingbing Zuo, Zilu Zhou, Jiayun Wei, Xueshang Feng, Yi Wang, Qi Xu, Xiaojun Xu, Zhengyang Zou, Zhenning Shen

“…Through comparative analysis for VEX and WIND observations, it is found that strong and quasi-perpendicular ICME-driven shocks are the most preferable conditions for full PMS formation.…”
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Investigating the impact of diversion projects on river health using the spherical fuzzy cloud TOPSIS model and the SHapley Additive exPlanation technique by Ting Cheng, Maosen Ju, Wenhui Zhang, Chenhui Wu, Qi Liu, Qingqing Ban

“…Second, the spherical fuzzy cloud technique for the order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (SFC-TOPSIS) assessment framework was developed and used to analyze the impact of water diversion projects on river health. …”
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Maillard reaction in Chinese household-prepared stewed pork balls with brown sauce: potentially risky and volatile products by He Li, Xiangyi Tang, Chunjian Wu, Shujuan Yu

“…The stewed pork balls with brown sauce (SPB-BS) in China is well known for its delicacy and preferred by consumers. Maillard reaction (MR) is widespread in SPB-BS due to the use of sugar, meat and sauce in the thermal process. …”
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Endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary neuroendocrine tumor with septal mucosa incision tailored to tumor extension intending unilateral septal mucosa preservation by Hiroyoshi Kino, Hiroyoshi Akutsu, Shuho Tanaka, Takuma Hara, Yusuke Morinaga, Hidetaka Miyamoto, Rieko Ii, Koutarou Osawa, Eiichi Ishikawa

“…Our strategy may be preferable to improve maneuverability of instruments during tumor resection.…”
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Natural History of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: From Metabolic Syndrome to Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Melchor Alpízar Salazar, Samantha Estefanía Olguín Reyes, Andrea Medina Estévez, Julieta Alejandra Saturno Lobos, Jesús Manuel De Aldecoa Castillo, Juan Carlos Carrera Aguas, Samary Alaniz Monreal, José Antonio Navarro Rodríguez, Dulce María Fernanda Alpízar Sánchez

“…Diagnosing MASLD traditionally involves invasive liver biopsy, but non-invasive methods like ultrasound and transient elastography are preferred due to their safety and availability. These methods detect liver steatosis and fibrosis with reasonable accuracy, offering alternatives to biopsy despite varying sensitivity and specificity. …”
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The Applicability of Limiting Phase Angle Temperatures for Specifying Asphalt Binder Low Temperature Performance by Kristjan Lill, Karli Kontson, Andrus Aavik

“…However, the latter should currently remain the preferred approach.…”
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Smartphone Delivery of Mobile HIV Risk Reduction Education by Karran A. Phillips, David H. Epstein, Mustapha Mezghanni, Massoud Vahabzadeh, David Reamer, Daniel Agage, Kenzie L. Preston

“…All 3 videos met our a priori criteria for acceptability “as is” in the population: they achieved median scores of ≤2.5 on a 5-point Likert scale; ≤20% of the individuals gave them the most negative rating on the scale; a majority of the individuals stated that they would not prefer other formats over video-based smartphone-delivered one (all P<0.05). …”
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An Outcome Overview of Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Mataram City Post Lombok Earthquake Disaster by Ni Nyoman Kencanawati, Buan Anshari, Eko Pradjoko, Rini Srikus Saptaningtyas, Teti Handayani

“…Of the various types of more earthquake-resistant houses, the people preferred the reinforced concrete panel type housing because the construction is faster, so they can live in it immediately.…”
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Strawberry Polyphenol-Rich Fractions Can Mitigate Disorders in Gastrointestinal Tract and Liver Functions Caused by a High-Fructose Diet in Experimental Rats by Ewa Żary-Sikorska, Bartosz Fotschki, Monika Kosmala, Joanna Milala, Paulius Matusevicius, Aleksandra Rawicka, Jerzy Juśkiewicz

“…Efforts should be made to develop strawberry polyphenol-rich preparations containing the preferred anthocyanins, which is, however, difficult due to the instability of this class of phenolic compounds during the technological process.…”
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Outcome Analysis of Clinical Evaluation and Surgical Management of Different Grades of Gynecomastia by Ahmad AbdElhady Muhammad Ibrahim, Samia Mohammed Ahmed Saied, Mohammed Ahmed Omar, Ahmed Ali Abdelrahim Ali

“…Objectives: The objective of our present study is to assess the epidemiological, clinical presentation, and the preferred type of surgical intervention along with evaluation of aesthetic outcomes of each procedure. …”
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Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens by Matilda Azong Cho, Onisimo Mutanga, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

“…Originality/value – The study used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach to ensure a thorough and systematic investigation. …”
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The nature of self-medication in Uganda: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Danladi Makeri, Priscilla Peter Dilli, Theophilus Pius, Naheem Adekilekun Tijani, Abdullateef Afolabi Opeyemi, Kadai Alhaji Lawan, Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Reagan Muhwezi, Ambrose Shabohurira, Ibe Michael Usman, Ezera Agwu

“…Twenty-two eligible studies were included while adhering to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA). …”
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Effect of metformin on the clinical outcomes of stroke in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jianming Zhu, Jun Wen, Zhihua Huang, Jianyi Liu, Fuqun Luo, Yizhi Guo, Yandeng Li

“…In this study, we aim to scrutinise the effects of metformin on the clinical outcomes of stroke in diabetic patients.Design This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.Data sources PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases were searched between their inception and 5 December 2023.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Studies investigating the effect of metformin on the clinical outcomes of stroke in patients with diabetes were included.Data extraction and synthesis The effect of metformin on the clinical outcomes of stroke in patients with diabetes was identified using combined ORs and 95% CIs.Results A total of 11 studies involving 18 525 participants were included in this review. …”
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Behavior of childhood eye conditions in the Cienfuegos province. 2019 by Oslaymi Yero Lorente, Manuel Enrique Rodríguez Valdés, Yelenis Abreu Jáuregui, Marta Abreu Velázquez, Layra Pérez Acosta, Yandy Figueredo Ocampo

“…<br /><strong>Conclusion</strong>: eye conditions do not have a marked preference for any sex, although girls attended more during the period studied. …”
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A Novel Method for Predicting Urban Residential Quality Distribution Based on Multi-Interest Consideration by Jiawen Ren, Xin Zhou, Jingjing An, Xing Shi, Xing Jin, Tianzhen Hong, Da Yan

“…Three scenario analyses were conducted: a free development scenario, a government macro-regulation scenario, and a scenario with an adjusted preference value for residential quality. The results show that the residential quality distribution model predictions make it possible to align residential quality with residents’ needs in different scenarios; hence, unreasonable distribution characteristics can be explored to develop effective improvement measures.…”
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A computational approach to drug design for multiple sclerosis via QSPR modeling, chemical graph theory, and multi-criteria decision analysis by Fozia Bashir Farooq, Nazeran Idrees, Esha Noor, Nouf Abdulrahman Alqahtani, Muhammad Imran

“…The 12 drug candidates were prioritized using the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and two Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) methods. …”
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Successful Resuscitation of a Patient with Life-Threatening Metabolic Acidosis by Hemodialysis: A Case of Ethylene Glycol Intoxication by Ikuyo Narita, Michiko Shimada, Norio Nakamura, Reiichi Murakami, Takeshi Fujita, Wakako Fukuda, Hirofumi Tomita

“…In a state of severe circulatory shock requiring catecholamines, hemodialysis should be avoided, and continuous hemodiafiltration may be a preferred approach. However, one should be aware of the possibility of intoxication by unknown causes, and hemodialysis could be life-saving with its superior ability to remove toxic materials in such cases.…”
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Latest Advances in Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer by Yifan Xv, Jiajun Fan, Yuan Ding, Yang Hu, Yingjie Hu, Zhengjie Jiang, Qingsong Tao

“…Intersphincteric resection (ISR) has been a preferable alternative to abdominoperineal resection (APR) for anal preservation in patients with low rectal cancer. …”
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