Optimizing HVAC energy efficiency in low-energy buildings: a comparative analysis of reinforcement learning control strategies under Tehran climate conditions by Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami, Amir Hassanzadeh

“…Model B consisted of a deep convolutional network architecture with 256 neurons in each hidden layer, employing rectified linear units as activation functions and the Adam optimizer at a learning rate of 0.001. The results demonstrated that the RL-managed systems resulted in a statistically significant reduction in energy-use intensity of 25 percent (p < 0.001), decreasing from 250 to 200 kWh/m² annually in comparison to the baseline scenario. …”
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Study of the population genetic structure of Opisthorchis-like eggs in northern Thailand using mitochondrial genes. by Picha Suwannahitatorn, Mathirut Mungthin, Ittisak Subrungruang, Lakhanawan Charoensuk, Nithikoon Aksorn, Saiwasan Buathong

“…The results showed that the prevalence of O. viverrini and Haplorchis taichui was 10.5% and 38.2%, respectively, and the co-infection rate was 37.2%. To determine the genetic structure of O. viverrini and H. taichui using cox1 and nad1 genes, genetic analysis was performed using 30 randomly chosen fecal samples for Opisthorchis-like eggs. …”
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Warming From Land Use and Land Cover Change Associated With Economic Growth in the Permafrost Regions of the Northern Hemisphere by Xiaoqing Peng, Xuanjia Li, Rong Wang, Oliver W. Frauenfeld, Hengxing Luo, Panpan Wang, Chen Yang, Gubu Qiumo

“…Additionally, spatial economic growth patterns indicate increases from south to north, with decreasing economic inequality. …”
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Optical Coherent Tomography-Angiography in the Research of Myopia Complicated by Choroidal Neovascularization by E. A. Drozdova, O. V. Zhiliaeva

“…Two mCNV phenotypes were established: glomerular (44.83 %) and flat (55.17 %) as regularized (18.75 %) and tangled (81.25 %) vascular network patterns. Hypointensive peripheral halo during the entire period of the neovascular complex activity was visualized regardless of the phenotype. …”
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Carbon taxation in Europe by A. V. Korytin, N. S. Kostrykina, T. A. Malinina

“…In Sweden and Switzerland the excise rate is in direct proportion to the carbon content of the fuel, however in the UK, Norway and France excise rates are set more voluntary. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and detection of spatial clusters of tuberculosis in Hubei Province, China using FleXScan (2017–2023) by Lina Wang, Yaru Li, Ji Chen, Danfei Zhang, Zhengbin Zhang, Xiang Li

“…Results Between 2017 and 2023, the incidence rate of Hubei Province decreased from 68.28 to 54.54 per 100,000 population. …”
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Verification of optimal position of shelf graft for acetabular dysplasia using finite element analysis and virtual surgery model by Yohei Yukizawa, Emi Kamono, Shu Takagawa, Shota Higashihira, Hyonmin Choe, Yutaka Inaba, Naomi Kobayashi

“…In this study, finite element analysis was performed to examine the optimal location of shelves from the perspective of stress reduction by simulating various shelf installation patterns. Materials and methods Fifteen patients scheduled for shelf acetabuloplasty were included. …”
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Text Mining and Unsupervised Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection in Smart-Grid Communication Networks by Joseph Azar, Mohammed Al Saleh, Raphaël Couturier, Hassan Noura

“…The results demonstrate that the proposed approach can learn potential features from high-dimensional time series data while maintaining a high True Positive Rate.…”
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miR-276 and miR-182013-5p modulate insect metamorphosis and reproduction via dually regulating juvenile hormone acid methyltransferase by Jiasheng Song, Wanwan Li, Lulu Gao, Qiang Yan, Xinyan Zhang, Mingzhi Liu, Shutang Zhou

“…We found that Jhamt, a rate-limiting enzyme in JH biosynthesis, mirrors JH titer patterns in the migratory locust. …”
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Prevalence, species identification, and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococci in dogs visiting veterinary clinics in Vietnam. by Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Nguyen Vu Thuy Hong Loan, Nguyen Thuy Y Vi, Dao Huyen Tran, Luu Thi Thanh Hang, Sandra Steele, Lam Thanh Nguyen

“…Isolates from diseased dogs exhibited higher antibiotic-resistance rates than those from healthy dogs. Several antibiotic-resistance genes were identified, with aacA-aphD being the most prevalent, followed by tetK, gyrA, mecA, msrA, dfrA, and ermA. …”
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Epidemiology and Genetic Characterization of Distinct Ebola Sudan Outbreaks in Uganda by Francesco Branda, Massimo Ciccozzi, Fabio Scarpa

“…The 2022 outbreak involved 164 confirmed cases and a case fatality rate (CFR) of 33.5%, with significant geographic variation in case distribution. …”
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Numerical Simulation and Holdup Prediction of Oil-Water Two-Phase in Low Yield Shale Oil Near Horizontal Wells by QIN Honglong, LIU Junfeng, SHI Shoubo, DAI Yuexiang

“…The built-in volume of fluid (VOF) model is employed to simulate oil-water two-phase flow in wells with different inclinations, yielding flow patterns, water holdup data, and holdup imaging under varying well deviations, flow rates, and water-cut conditions. …”
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Performance Degradation and Chloride Ion Migration Behavior of Repaired Bonding Interfaces inSeawater-Freeze-Thaw Environment by Mengdie Niu, Xiang He, Yaxin Wang, Yuxuan Shen, Wei Zhang, Guoxin Li

“…The deterioration process of the bonding interface and the penetration rate of chloride ions can be effectively delayed by PVA fiber and CAs. …”
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The importance of Kinesio Taping Therapy on the Complex Gait Recovery of Patients with Drop Foot after Stroke by Alexandra Ionela PRALA, Luminita Ionela GEORGESCU, Ion MIHAILA, Elena Ioana ICONARU, Stefan TOMA

“…Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed a progress rate of 18.2% higher. Results support the hypothesis that the use of kinesio taping helps to optimize gait recovery in people with drop foot after stroke. …”
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Examining the Impact of Certificate of Need Laws on the Utilization and Reimbursement of Cataract Surgeries Among Medicare Beneficiaries by Alvina Liang, Jennifer L. Lindsey

“…Utilization and reimbursement patterns were analyzed in states with and without CON laws using the compound annual growth rate, with reimbursement adjusted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index…”
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Fear-Pleasure Paradox in Recreational Fear: Neural Correlates and Therapeutic Potential in Depression by Zhan Y, Ding X

“…Although paradoxical enjoyment of fear has been documented in healthy populations, its neural and psychological mechanisms, and potential therapeutic value for depression, remain unclear.Methods: In a mixed‐methods design, Study 1 (N = 216) assessed psychological and physiological responses to standardized fear stimuli across a continuum of depressive symptoms, using heart rate variability, salivary cortisol, and validated self‐report measures. …”
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Does intraspecific variation in juvenile Late Cretaceous ammonoids correlate with their systematic position, longevity and paleogeography? by Amane Tajika, Takahiro Iida, Ryoji Wani, Neil H. Landman, Kenji Ikuno, Christian Klug

“…Additionally, scaphitid species from both Japan and North America display similar ontogenetic patterns of intraspecific variation. Hypophylloceras ramosum exhibits a pattern of intraspecific variation, differing from other normally coiled ammonoids. …”
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Divergent confidence intervals among pre-specified analyses in the HiSTORIC stepped wedge trial: An exploratory post-hoc investigation. by Richard A Parker, Catriona Keerie, Christopher J Weir, Atul Anand, Nicholas L Mills

“…Divergence was particularly acute for the safety endpoint, which had an event rate of 0.36% overall. Examining the raw data was particularly helpful to assess the sensitivity of the results to small changes in event rates and identify patterns in the data.…”
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Analysis of treatment efficacy, tolerability, and survival of patients receiving antifibrotic therapy for progressive nonidiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Nesrin Ocal, Aykut Cilli, Nesrin Mogulkoc, Funda Coskun, Ahmet Ursavas, Ismail Hanta, Berna Akinci Ozyurek, Kerem Ensarioglu, Alper Ezircan, Esra Yuksel, Beste Arikan, Fatih Uzer, Tugce Sahin Ozdemirel, Salim Misirci, Pelin Pinar Deniz, Ilknur Basyigit, Ozlem Ozdemir Kumbasar

“…The 6th month and overall progression-free survival (PFS) rates were 83.3% and 51.8%. The 6th month and overall clinical event-free survival (CEFS) rates were 89.6% and 53.6%. …”
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Evaluating Antibiotic Treatment Guideline Adherence to Ongoing Antibiotic Stewardship in a Tertiary Care Setting: A Retrospective Observational Study by Suman Pant, Andrew Corwin, Prabhat Adhikari, Subhash Prasad Acharya, Upasana Acharya, Sashi Silwal, Pratima Dawadi, Anil Poudyal, Vibhu Paudyal, Adisak Bhumiratana

“…This study revealed a low adherence rate despite the availability of updated guidelines for antibiotic prescriptions. …”
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