Relationship of cranial deformation with nasal obstruction and middle ear function in babies: cross-sectional study by Ana Jacinta Gomes, Angélica Tavares, Maria Sousa Silva, Cláudia Silva, Ana Alexandrino, Goreti Varela, António Mota, David Tomé

“…Nasal obstruction was observed in 60% of the babies. ​ A significant linear relationship was found between CAI and ear canal volume bilaterally, and between CAI and right ear compliance. ​ …”
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A novel hybrid adaptive strategy for real-time dispatch and scheduling in renewable-integrated EV charging stations by Guo Hao, Qiu Pengfei, Zhang Jiahui, Bai Xiang, Yan Laiqing, Zia Ullah

“…Unlike existing studies that treat power dispatch and EV scheduling as separate tasks or rely on heuristic methods, the proposed HADS model employs a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP) approach to co-optimally dispatch real-time energy and charge EVs within a unified decision-making framework. …”
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Pre-tension load of resistant knitted fabric influence on radiant heat transfer index by Aleksandr N. Petukhov

“…These materials differ in their raw material composition, surface density, structure, and finishing treatments. To ensure protection against high temperatures, the following quality and safety indicators are assessed: operational – tearing and tensile load, plane abrasion and the Martindale abrasion method, cut resistance, puncture resistance; technological – changes in linear dimensions after wet processing or dry cleaning, rigidity, seam breaking load; hygienic – air permeability, electrostatic field strength on the surface of the product, maximum permissible concentration of chemically hazardous substances; protective (special) – resistance to burning, open flame resistance (acting in specimen end, surface ignition and lower edge ignition), contact with surfaces heated to 250 °C, radiant heat transfer index (RHTI), convective heat transfer index. …”
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Comparative characteristics of human thalamus parameters in the first period of mature age and in senile age in mesocephals by A. A. Balandin, L. M. Zheleznov, I. A. Balandina

“…The most important information node involved in providing functions such as an integrative role in cognition, starting from learning and memory and ending with flexible adaptation is the structure of the intermediate brain – the thalamus. …”
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StatModPredict: A user-friendly R-Shiny interface for fitting and forecasting with statistical models. by Amanda Bleichrodt, Amelia Phan, Ruiyan Luo, Alexander Kirpich, Gerardo Chowell

“…To address the need for accessible and intuitive forecasting applications, we present StatModPredict, an R-Shiny dashboard for conducting robust forecasting analysis utilizing auto-regressive integrated moving average (ARIMA), generalized linear models (GLM), generalized additive models (GAM), and Meta's Prophet model.…”
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Association between estimated glomerular filtration rate and memory function mediated by brain Gray matter volumes: a cross-sectional study using the ADNI database by Xiaoyu Wang, Jiafeng Wang, Qianqian Xie, Yan Wang, Chunyan Li, Lin Song, Yifeng Du

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) assessed the mediating role of GMVs. …”
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Dialysis adequacy and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study by Ravanbakhsh Esmaeili, Mahboobeh Khoshhal, Atefeh Yousefi, Abolfazl Hossein Netaj, Hedayat Jafari

“…Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, and structural equation modeling (SEM). …”
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Development of a multi-epitope vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii: A comprehensive approach to combating antimicrobial resistance. by Masoumeh Beig, Mohammad Sholeh, Safoura Moradkasani, Behzad Shahbazi, Farzad Badmasti

“…Surface-exposed proteins were identified using PSORTb and TMHMM, followed by antigenicity and allergenicity predictions using VaxiJen and AlgPred. Linear B-cell epitopes and MHC-II binding sites were predicted using BepiPred and TepiTool, while physicochemical properties were analyzed with ExPASy ProtParam and Protein-Sol. …”
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Impact of tobacco control policies on socioeconomic inequalities in smoking prevalence and quit ratios: an ecological study in the European Union (2009–2020) by Ariadna Feliu, Cristina Martínez, Esteve Fernández, Irene Tami-Maury

“…We analysed the relationship between the TCS scores (2010) and smoking indicators and their relative changes (between 2009 and 2020) using scatter plots and multiple linear regression models.Findings In the EU27, high inequalities exist among different income groups. …”
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Association between self-worth and health promotion behaviors among older adults living in the community: a cross-sectional study by Fatemeh Zarghami, Roghayeh Sadegi, Parvin Sarbakhsh, Sina Pakmehr, Vahid Pakpour

“…Interventions should address structural determinants alongside psychosocial factors to improve elderly health. …”
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Congenital heart disease: epidemiological profile of live births, geographical distribution and temporal trends in Brazil from 2012 to 2022 by Gustavo Henrique Bernardo Cabral, João Victor Nascimento Guerra, Kevin Uchoa Pedrosa, Paloma Luna Maranhão Conrado, Jorge Henrique de Aguiar Fonseca, Valda Lúcia Moreira Luna, Pauliana Valéria Machado Galvão, George Alessandro Maranhão Conrado

“…Abstract Background Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) are cardiac and/or intrathoracic vessel structural malformations. Their etiology is predominantly multifactorial, arising from a complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of digital inclusive finance’s influence on high quality enterprise development through fixed effects and deep learning frameworks by Dedai Wei, Zimo Wang, Hanfu Kang, Xinye Sha, Yiran Xie, Anqi Dai, Kaichen Ouyang

“…This series of tests effectively revealed the theoretical linear relationships between economic variables. However, the double fixed-effects model has limitations in capturing nonlinear relationships and making predictions. …”
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EVALUATION OF SOME AGRONOMIC LAND-USE PRACTICES ON SOIL QUALITY INDICATORS AROUND AMALLA-NSUKKA AREA, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA by Obunwa Rosemary EZE, Hemen Emmanuel JIJINGI, Kodak Udemgba EMERSON, Ijasini John TEKWA

“…The analysis of variance (ANOVA) was done following the generalized linear model of Statistix 9.1 laid in a Completely Randomized Block Design. …”
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A CNN deep learning approach to scour depth estimation around complex bridge piers in steady flow environments by Ngoc Thi Huynh, Anh Thu Thi Phan, Tan Tai Trieu, Ho-Hong-Duy Nguyen, Thanh Nhan Nguyen

“…Abstract Scour around complex bridge piers (CBP) caused by sediment erosion due to steady flow is a critical challenge in hydraulic engineering, often leading to structural instabilities and failures. The accurate estimation of maximum scour depth is crucial for ensuring bridge safety and optimizing design. …”
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THE COMPARISON OF LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY AND BIDIRECTIONAL LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY FOR FORECASTING COAL PRICE by Indra Rivaldi Siregar, Adhiyatma Nugraha, Khairil Anwar Notodiputro, Yenni Angraini, Laily Nissa Atul Mualifah

“…In the final stage, the forecasts from both models indicate a nearly linear downward trend in coal prices over the next 18 months, aligning with the International Energy Agency's 2023 projection of a structural decline in coal demand driven by the sustained growth of clean energy technologies.…”
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Deciphering and predicting algal bloom variability using size-fractionated organic matter and machine learning in a complex watershed by Yun Kyung Lee, Haeseong Oh, Bo-Mi Lee, Jin Hur

“…Three ML models, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), deep neural networks (DNN), and multiple linear regression (MLR), were evaluated using a year-long dataset. …”
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Electrochemical sensing of 3,3’-Dichlorobiphenyl using green-synthesized gold nanoparticles and Polyvinylpyrrolidone composite by Nahid Rehman, Shraddha Shukla, Ashutosh Pandey, Anjana Pandey

“…Characterization via UV, XRD, FTIR, and TEM confirmed the structural integrity and nanoscale dimensions of the AuNPs. …”
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ALLOCHTHONOUS MARBLES IN HIGH-GRADE METAMORPHIC TERRANES (A CASE STUDY OF OLKHON TERRANE, WEST BAIKAL AREA, RUSSIA) by E. V. Sklyarov, A. V. Lavrenchuk

“…This approach is correct in most cases, but carbonate and silicate-carbonate rocks, which often make linear bodies, may be allochthonous in some structurally and compositionally complex metamorphic terranes, as in the case of the Olkhon terrane.…”
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Group-Specific SVM With Bilevel Programming Methods for Parameter Optimization and Explainable AI in Urban Quality of Life Prediction by Gonzalo Rios-Vasquez, Hanns De La Fuente-Mella, Jose Ceroni-Diaz

“…The bilevel models consider linear and quadratic loss functions. The proposed approach is benchmarked against Linear Regression, Regression Tree, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting models. …”
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New Absolute Stability Conditions of Lur’e Systems with Time-Varying Delay by Wei Wang, Hong-Bing Zeng

“…By considering the relationship between the time-varying delay and its varying interval, improved delay-dependent absolute stability conditions in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) are obtained. Moreover, the derived conditions are extended to systems with time-varying structured uncertainties. …”
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