Six Sigma Approach to Developing a Microgrid Station for Research and Teaching by Gabriel Nasser Doyle de Doile, Miguel Castilla, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza, Jaume Miret

“…The purpose of this study was to develop a microgrid station for research and teaching at the Power Electronic Laboratory of Escola Politècnica Superior d Enginyeria de Vilanova i la Geltrú (EPSEVG) based on a DFSS tool called IDDOV, which stands for Identify, Define, Develop, Optimize, and Verify. …”
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Voz territorial, despojo y resistencia a la expansión del extractivismo carbonífero en el sur de La Guajira by María Cecilia Roa-García, Alejandro Quecedo del Val, Nils Lagrève, Ana Manuela Amaya Morales

“…Voice, as an expression of individuality, serves as a powerful political tool, embodying identity and agency in communication with the surrounding environment. …”
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Spatially Resolved Multiomics: Data Analysis from Monoomics to Multiomics by Changxiang Huan, Jinze Li, Yingxue Li, Shasha Zhao, Qi Yang, Zhiqi Zhang, Chuanyu Li, Shuli Li, Zhen Guo, Jia Yao, Wei Zhang, Lianqun Zhou

“…Spatial monoomics has been recognized as a powerful tool for exploring life sciences. Recently, spatial multiomics has advanced considerably, which could contribute to clarifying many biological issues. …”
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Feasibility, acceptability, and perceived benefits of a creative arts intervention for elementary school children living with speech, language and communication disorders by T. Léger-Goodes, C. M. Herba, C. M. Herba, Z. Moula, A. Mendrek, A. Mendrek, K. Hurtubise, J. Piché, M. Gilbert, M. Bernier, K. Simons, N. Bélanger, J. Smith, C. Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C. Malboeuf-Hurtubise

“…Art making emerges as a valuable tool for enabling these children to convey emotions both verbally and non-verbally, fostering a positive self-concept. …”
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Wide-Field Megahertz OCT Imaging of Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy by Lukas Reznicek, Jan P. Kolb, Thomas Klein, Kathrin J. Mohler, Wolfgang Wieser, Robert Huber, Marcus Kernt, Josef Märtz, Aljoscha S. Neubauer

“…The Megahertz OCT is a useful tool to screen diabetic patients for diabetic retinopathy.…”
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Two-photon NAD(P)H-FLIM reveals unperturbed energy metabolism of Ascaris suum larvae, in contrast to host macrophages upon artemisinin derivatives exposure by Zaneta D. Musimbi, Arkadi Kundik, Jürgen Krücken, Anja E. Hauser, Sebastian Rausch, Peter H. Seeberger, Raluca Niesner, Ruth Leben, Susanne Hartmann

“…Overall, two-photon NAD(P)H-FLIM proved to be a powerful tool for studying specific metabolic pathways in Ascaris larvae and host macrophages, offering valuable insights into the metabolic mechanisms of drug action on both parasite and host.…”
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Real-time monitoring by interferometric light microscopy of phage suspensions for personalised phage therapy by Benjamine Lapras, Camille Merienne, Emma Eynaud, Léa Usseglio, Chloé Marchand, Mathieu Médina, Camille Kolenda, Thomas Briot, Frédéric Laurent, Fabrice Pirot, PHAGEinLYON

“…Although ILM has certain limitations, such as the inability to detect podoviruses (hydrodynamic diameter < 80 nm), or to measure particles in low-concentrated suspensions (< 108 particles/mL), the present proof-of-concept positions this technique as a valuable quality control tool, as a complement to titration rather than a replacement for this technique, for phage suspensions, paving the way for further investigations.…”
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Predicting Axillary Metastasis of Breast Cancer Patients with MRI Relaxometry by Roxana Pintican, Radu Fechete, Delia Ioana Radutiu, Manuela Lenghel, Ioana Bene, Carolina Solomon, Cristiana Ciortea, Anca Ciurea

“…This study evaluates the efficacy of MRI relaxometry as a diagnostic tool for axillary lymph node metastases in breast cancer patients. …”
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Explainable machine learning models for identifying mild cognitive impairment in older patients with chronic pain by Xiaoang Zhang, Yuping Liao, Daying Zhang, Weichen Liu, Zhijian Wang, Yaxin Jin, Shushu Chen, Jianmei Wei

“…These models provide a tool for nurses to detect MCI risk early. We recommend that nurses integrate machine learning techniques into clinical nursing practice for managing MCI. …”
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Goat Genomic Resources: The Search for Genes Associated with Its Economic Traits by A. M. A. M. Zonaed Siddiki, Gous Miah, Md. Sirazul Islam, Mahadia Kumkum, Meheadi Hasan Rumi, Abdul Baten, Mohammad Alamgir Hossain

“…The availability of reference whole-genome assembly of goats, annotated genes, and transcriptomics makes comparative genomics a useful tool for systemic genetic upgradation. Identification and characterization of trait-associated sequence variations and gene will provide powerful means to give positive influences for future goat breeding program.…”
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Standardizing and Classifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: An International Multicenter Study Using a Mobile Application by Nadia Karina Portillo-Ortíz, Luis Raúl Sigala-González, Iván René Ramos-Moctezuma, Brenda Lizeth Bermúdez Bencomo, Brissa Aylin Gomez Salgado, Fátima Cristal Ovalle Arias, Irene Leal-Berumen, Edmundo Berumen-Nafarrate

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The PSM mobile application, combined with standardized pivot-shift techniques, is a reliable tool for diagnosing and classifying ACL injuries. …”
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Development of SNP for Sebastes Species Identification With Special Focus on the Cryptic Species Complex of Sebastes norvegicus by Torild Johansen, Tanja Hanebrekke, Francois Besnier, Jon Ivar Westgaard, Ingrid Marie Bruvold, Geir Dahle, Laila Unneland, Helle Torp Christensen, Atal Saha

“…In general, the SNP markers are a proper tool for monitoring the distribution of the species from a management perspective.…”
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Feature selection enhances peptide binding predictions for TCR-specific interactions by Hamid Teimouri, Hamid Teimouri, Zahra S. Ghoreyshi, Zahra S. Ghoreyshi, Anatoly B. Kolomeisky, Anatoly B. Kolomeisky, Anatoly B. Kolomeisky, Jason T. George, Jason T. George, Jason T. George, Jason T. George

“…The results of our feature selection method are consistent with findings from hybrid approaches that utilize both sequence and structural data as input as well as experimental data.DiscussionOur theoretical approach highlights the role of feature selection in peptide-TCR interactions, providing a quantitative tool for uncovering the molecular mechanisms of the T-cell response and assisting in the design of more advanced targeted therapeutics.…”
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Application of Biofire Filmarray Joint Infection Panel for Rapid Identification of Aetiology in a Necrotizing Fasciitis Case by Zoltán Tóth, Bence Balázs, Walter P. Pfliegler, Eszter Csoma, László Majoros, Dorka Szűcs, Renátó Kovács

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Despite this being the first case of the successful identification of pathogenic bacteria in necrotising fasciitis using this assay, the BFJIP may become a useful tool for rapid identification of pathogens in necrotising fasciitis cases and guiding antimicrobial therapy for better clinical outcomes.…”
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The Effects of Destemming/Crushing and Pressing Conditions in Rosé Wine Production by Lorenzo Guerrini, Ferdinando Corti, Giulia Angeloni, Piernicola Masella, Agnese Spadi, Luca Calamai, Alessandro Parenti

“…This represents a useful tool to optimize grape processing according to the company’s commercial priorities.…”
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Reduced prefrontal hemodynamic responses measured using near-infrared spectroscopy in adults with autism spectrum disorder by Kohei Kamikawa, Kazuhiko Yamamuro, Kazuhiko Yamamuro, Ryo Mizui, Natsuko Kashida, Rio Ishida, Rio Ishida, Rio Ishida, Takashi Okada, Nakao Iwata, Manabu Makinodan, Manabu Makinodan, Manabu Makinodan

“…Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a noninvasive optical tool used to investigate oxygenation and hemodynamic responses in the cerebral cortex by measuring changes in oxygenated hemoglobin. …”
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Development of mobile augmented reality-based geometry learning games to facilitate spatial reasoning by Arif Sapta Mandala, Lathiful Anwar, Cholis Sa'dijah, Hutkemri Zulnaidi

“…The result showed that GEMBI AR was valid as a geometry learning tool. According to the feedback of teachers and students, GEMBI AR was practical for educational purposes since the application positively impacted spatial reasoning. …”
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Effectiveness of cognitive–behavioural therapy: a protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Sarah E Lamb, Shona Kirtley, Beth Fordham, Thavapriya Sugavanam, Sally Hopewell, Karla Hemming, Jeremy Howick, Roshan das Nair, Julia Hamer-Hunt

“…Independent reviewers will sift, perform data extraction in duplicate and assess the quality of the reviews using the Assessing the Methodological Quality of Systematic Reviews (V.2) tool. The outcomes of interest include: health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, psychosis and physical/physiological outcomes prioritised in the individual reviews. …”
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Foodborne Event Detection Based on Social Media Mining: A Systematic Review by Silvano Salaris, Honoria Ocagli, Alessandra Casamento, Corrado Lanera, Dario Gregori

“…Study variables included social media platforms, ML techniques (shallow and deep learning), and model performance, with a risk of bias assessed using the PROBAST tool. The results highlighted Twitter and Yelp as primary data sources, with shallow learning models dominating the field. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy on the Adversity quotients and emotional processing of adolescents with a history of... by Marzieh Forouzeh, Azarmidokht Rezaei, majid Barzgar, morteza moradi doliskani

“…The first experimental group underwent compassion-based therapy and the second experimental group underwent dialectical behavioral therapy intervention, and the control group did not receive any intervention. The research tool were the self‐harm inventory (Sansone et al., 1998), Adversity Response Profile (Stoltz, 1997) and The Emotional Processing Scale (Baker et al., 2010). …”
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