Functional outcome and cost effectiveness of patellar resurfacing and non-resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty: systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Andry Usman, Henry Yurianto, Nur Rahmansyah, St.Fatimah Zahrah Anwar

“…Resurfacing reduces pain and revision rates but poses complications, while non-resurfacing lowers costs but risks persistent pain. …”
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Flexible Configurable Modular Neural Network-Based OFDM Receiver by A. B. Sergienko, P. V. Apalina, A. D. Lebedinskaya

“…This complicates the use of neural network-based receivers in real-world systems, thus rendering development of more flexible schemes highly relevant.Aim. To obtain and optimize the structure of an OFDM receiver based on an artificial neural network and consisting of separate modules that can be combined depending on the configuration of the pilot signals and the modulation used.Materials and methods. …”
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THE ROLE OF KUNDALINI YOGA IN ALLEVIATING EARLY PREGNANCY DIS-COMFORTS: A PRE-POST TEST EXPERIMENTAL STUDY by Qatrunnada Naqiyyah Khusmitha, Atik Farokah, Herdian Fitria Widyanto Putri

“…Within-group analysis showed that anxiety levels significantly decreased in the treatment group (p = 0.002), while no significant change was observed in the control group (p = 0.102). …”
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Impact of the 3-D structure on the photovoltaic potential in Urban areas by Hu Shouchao, Li Dong, Chang Zengliang, Tong Hongju, Gao Xingguo, Cao Qian

“…In practical deployment, the 3-D structure of buildings significantly affects their photovoltaic potential.MethodsTo more comprehensively assess the underlying mechanism, this study employs ENVI-met to conduct daily-scale solar irradiance simulations on seven building models across three typical urban block types. …”
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Pilot testing of development wells technology to restore performance by O. G. Semenyaka, S. I. Kushnarov, V. I. Kotsaba, V. B. Volovetskyi, O. M. Shсhyrba

“…To obtain reservoir fluid at low reservoir pressures, it is important to choose the optimal well development technology. Methods of implementation. …”
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Validation of Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) as outcome prediction score in Egyptian patients undergoing emergency laparotomy by Mina Montasser, Doaa Ahmed Mohamed Ellisy, Jehan Ahmed Sayed, Momen Mostafa Makkey

“…The primary desired outcome was 30-day death, while secondary outcomes included surgical complications and ICU admission. …”
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‌Rockburst intensity grading prediction based on the LOF-ENN-KNN model‌ by Haoran Ge, Jiyong Zhang, Congbo Ma, Kai Hui, Yicong Li, Ziniu Wu

“…Through the comparison and exploration of different sampling methods and different combinations of LOF algorithm, single resampling technology (SMOTE, ADASYN) or simple technology superposition (LOF-SMOTE, LOF-ADASYN) is easy to introduce over-fitting or negative coupling effect, while LOF-ENN-KNN significantly improves the robustness and generalization ability of the model through modular design. …”
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Comparing image quality of coronary CT angiography with and without ECG-gating in wide-detector CT by Kun Wang, Yueqiao Zhang, Bin Chen, Hong Ren

“…ObjectiveTo compare the image quality, radiation dose, and examination time between non-electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated coronary CT angiography (ECG-less CCTA) and conventional ECG-gated CCTA using wide-detector CT, and validate its clinical applicability.MethodsIn this prospective study, 109 patients with suspected coronary artery disease were divided into ECG-less (Group A, n = 59) and ECG-gated (Group B, n = 50) groups. …”
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Integrated irrigation of water and fertilizer with superior self-correcting fuzzy PID control system. by Wanjun Zhang, Jingsheng Tong, Feng Zhang, Wanliang Zhang, Jingxuan Zhang, Jingyi Zhang, Jingyan Zhang, Honghong Sun, Derek O Northwood, Kristian E Waters, Hao Ma

“…The results demonstrate that the self-correcting fuzzy PID control significantly optimizes key performance metrics: overshoot (reduced by 21.3%), settling time (shortened by 34.7%), and steady-rate error (decreased by 18.9%), outperforming both traditional PID and fuzzy PID methods in concentration and pH regulation. …”
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The impact of halo-pelvic traction on deformity correction and bone mineral density in patients with severe spine deformity by Bin Zheng, Deng Zhao, Panfeng Yu, Zhenqi Zhu, Haiying Liu, Yan Liang

“…Further research is needed to optimize traction protocols and prevent bone loss.…”
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Mineralization of Azo Dye from Aqueous Solution via Electro-Activated Persulfate: A Case Study on Direct Red 89 by Behnam Hatami, Arezo Rezaie, Maryam Malekbala

“…Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) were used to adjust the pH, while sodium chloride (NaCl) served as the supporting electrolyte. …”
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Impact of antenatal corticosteroid therapy on neonatal respiratory outcomes in late preterm births by Ahmet Kurt, Can Ozan Ulusoy, Dilara Sarikaya Kurt, Sadullah Özkan, Murat Levent Dereli, Aykut Kından, Özge Yücel Çelik, Safiye Elif Uzlu, Şevki Çelen

“…Among these, 197 patients received ACT, while 255 did not. Maternal and neonatal characteristics were collected, and logistic regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of neonatal respiratory complications. …”
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Fully-Gated Denoising Auto-Encoder for Artifact Reduction in ECG Signals by Ahmed Shaheen, Liang Ye, Chrishni Karunaratne, Tapio Seppänen

“…The significantly reduced model size, 61% to 73% reduction, compared with the state-of-the-art algorithm, and the inference speed of the FGDAE model provide evident benefits in various practical applications. While our model performs best compared with other models tested in this study, more improvements are needed for optimal morphological preservation, especially in the presence of electrode motion artifacts.…”
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What are the characteristics and where is the highest risk of snakebite accidents in the state of São Paulo? by Gisele Dias de Freitas, Alec Brian Lacerda, Thiago Salomão de Azevedo, Anderson de Oliveira, Roberta Maria Fernandes Spinola, Flávio Santos Dourado, Fan Hui Wen, Francisco Chiaravalloti-Neto

“…Most accidents occurred in urban areas (55.7%), while deaths were more frequent in rural areas (68.1%), with longer treatment delays. …”
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The Effect of Physical Activity on Executive Functions in the Elderly Population: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Carmela Matrisciano, Roberta Minino, Anna Maria Mariani, Cristiana D’Anna

“…This systematic review aims to identify the most effective strategies used to maintain EF, prevent decline, and promote independence in the elderly. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic literature review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Impacts of Different Tillage and Straw Management Systems on Herbicide Degradation and Human Health Risks in Agricultural Soils by Yanan Chen, Feng Zhang, Qiang Gao, Qing Ma

“…Residual concentrations of atrazine ranged from not detected (ND) to 21.10 μg/kg (mean: 5.28 μg/kg), while acetochlor showed the highest variability (2.29–120.61 μg/kg, mean: 25.26 μg/kg). …”
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Acceptable range of timing error at bat-ball impact in baseball depends on the bat swing path by Hirotaka Nakashima, Hirotaka Nakashima, Gen Horiuchi, Arata Kimura, Arata Kimura, Shinji Sakurai

“…This alignment is believed to widen the acceptable range of timing error, thereby enhancing batting average. While prior studies have explored the effects of swing speed and sweet spot contact on batted ball velocity, the specific influence of bat swing path on the acceptable range of timing error during bat-ball impact has not been adequately investigated. …”
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Deep learning-based classification of multiple fundus diseases using ultra-widefield images by Ming-Ming Duan, Xiang Tu

“…PurposeThis study aimed to develop a hybrid deep learning model for classifying multiple fundus diseases using ultra-widefield (UWF) images, thereby improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy while providing an auxiliary tool for clinical decision-making.MethodsIn this retrospective study, 10,612 UWF fundus images were collected from the JiuJiang No. 1 People’s Hospital and the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University between 2020 and 2025, covering 16 fundus diseases, including normal fundus, nine common eye diseases, and six rare retinal conditions. …”
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The Effect of Competence, Workload and Compensation on the Performance of Family Assistance Team (FAT) Cadres in Reducing the Risk of Stunting in the Buleleng District Area by I Putu Aprilia Pratama, Henry Sudiyanto, Eka Diah Kartiningrum, Sulis Diana

“…Methods: This study uses an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. …”
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Inequalities in the distribution of the nursing workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a regional analysis by Waleed Kattan, Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi

“…This study examines trends and regional inequalities in Saudi Arabia’s nursing workforce distribution from 2019 to 2023 within the context of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program. Methods Data from the Ministry of Health’s 2023 Statistical Yearbook were used for this study. …”
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