MIMO Exploitation of 3D Multipath Statistics in a Heterogeneous LTE-Advanced Network by Zuhanis Mansor, Evangelos Mellios, Geoffrey Hilton, Joe McGeehan, Andrew Nix

“…The optimal spatial multiplexing mode is determined by computing the throughput using the received bit mutual information rate for all modulation and coding schemes. The fastest link speed for each user is identified given a packet error rate threshold of 10%. …”
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Influence of seasonal variation on in vitro fertilization success. by Michal Kirshenbaum, Alon Ben-David, Eran Zilberberg, Tal Elkan-Miller, Jigal Haas, Raoul Orvieto

“…These fluctuations did not follow any specific seasonal pattern.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our study did not demonstrate any significant influence of the calendar months or seasons on the clinical pregnancy rates of fresh or vitrified warmed embryo transfers. …”
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EFFECTS OF COLD ON BODY TEMPERATURE REGULATION OF WILD TURKEYS by Kurt J. Haroldson, Michael R. Riggs, Richard O. Kimmel

“…With cold weather (–22 to –7°C [–8 to 19°F]), the daily minimum Tb remained higher (P = 0.020), increased at a lower rate during the sunrise period (P = 0.011), and then increased at a lesser rate during the remainder of the day (P = 0.049). …”
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CRUD growth on fuel rod bundles under oscillatory conditions by WANG Guolian, LIU Xiaojing, HE Hui

“…At higher axial heights, the CRUD distribution pattern tends to be consistent across all rods. The CRUD thickness distribution in the circumferential direction of the fuel rods tends to form an elliptical pattern in polar coordinates.ConclusionsFluctuations in flow rate and temperature can enhance erosion in the tangential direction of oscillation, diminish the deposition process, and result in varied CRUD distribution patterns at distinct positions.…”
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The last urban frontier—assessing hotspots of urban change associated with LCLUC in Africa by Melinda Laituri, Orion S. E. Cardenas-Ritzert, Jody C. Vogeler, Shahriar Shah Heydari, Melissa R. McHale

“…Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 11.3.1 indicator (the relationship between land consumption rate and population growth rate) to track urban change. …”
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In-vitro antimicrobial susceptibility results of Brucella species; Single center study from Eastern Türkiye by Merve Kılıç Tekin, Enes Erbağcı, Neşe İnal

“…Conversely, levofloxacin had a susceptibility rate of 15.5%, and ciprofloxacin had a rate of 4.4%. …”
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Assessing and Forecasting Natural Regeneration in Mediterranean Landscapes After Wildfires by Paraskevi Oikonomou, Vassilia Karathanassi, Vassilis Andronis, Ioannis Papoutsis

“…Comparing pre-fire and post-fire values highlighted the recovery rate, while the trendline slope indicated the regeneration rate. …”
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Longitudinal impact of a pre‐populated default quantity on emergency department opioid prescriptions by Alexandra Carlson, Michael E. Nelson, Hina Patel

“…Results After implementation in 2012, the acceptance rate of the default dispense quantity increased each year, up to 48% in 2016 and maintained through 2018. …”
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Effect of Air Duct Layout on the Airflow in Data Center Using Under-floor Air Distribution (2) Experimental Verification by 胡雨, 耿云, 张忠斌, 张萌, 姚喻晨, 黄虎, 黄毅, 蒋赟昱

“…The odd-numbered sub-modules of the data center were taken as the measured objects, changing the perforation rate of the floor, and the angle of the baffle, to obtain the six groups of reasonable airflow patterns. …”
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Identification and characteristics of antimicrobial-resistant Group B Streptococcus isolated from maternal birth canals at a university-affiliated hospital, China by Hong Zhang, Wen-Li Liu, Jia-Lin Liu, Ming-Cheng Li

“…Purpose of investigation: This study aimed to ascertain the colonization rate of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in the birth canals of late-pregnant women, and to demonstrate the characteristics of the origins of antibiotic-resistance. …”
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Epidemiological evaluation of Mediterranean spotted fever in children of the Karak province in south Jordan by Omar Nafi, Yasseen Tarawnah, Amjad Tarawnah

“…Doxycycline was administered to all patients, with a cure rate of 96.4% and mortality rate of 3.6%. Conclusions: MSF caused by R. conorii (the Moroccan strain) is prevalent in Jordan, and contact with animals is the route of transmission. …”
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Deterioration mechanism and stochastic damage modeling of tunnel lining concrete in hydrothermal corrosive environments by Yu Ning, Zhiwei Yan, Yanhua Zeng, Chunwei Zhang, Yucang Dong

“…The study results indicate that the mass loss rate exhibits a trend of decreasing and then increasing as the degree of corrosion increases. …”
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GIS-Based Soil Erosion Dynamics Modeling by RUSLE at Watershed Level in Hare Watershed, Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia by Mamo Shara Guche, Getachew Bereta Geremew, Elias Gebeyehu Ayele

“…Finally, after the successful running of the model, the estimated annual average soil loss rate (A) of the watershed is 211.38, 223.79, and 235.64 t·ha−1yr−1 for the years 2001, 2011, and 2021, respectively. …”
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The influence of reverse flow within side branches on plaque formation relative to coronary bifurcation angles by Hyoung Gwon Choi, Duc Huynh Vo, Jung Yul Yoo, Sang Truong Ha, Kwan Yong Lee

“…This study examined the impact of the bifurcation angle on flow characteristics around the bifurcation region, including wall shear stress, static pressure, the size of the reverse flow zone, and the flow rate distribution to the side branch vessel. Unsteady pulsatile flow has been considered at Re = 300 assuming blood as a Newtonian fluid. …”
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Public perception of climate change in the cold regions of Russia: an example of Yakutia by O. A. Anisimov, Ye. L. Ziltcova, Yu. I. Zhegusov

“…The rate of climate change in the Russian cold regions is nearly twice larger than the global‑mean rate. …”
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A Compact Dual-Band Antenna for Brain–Machine Interface and Skin-Implantable Biotelemetry Applications by Emtiaz Ahmed Mainul, Md. Faruque Hossain

“…The evaluated specific absorption rate (SAR) meets the health safety requirements. …”
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Optimizing UAV sprayer performance using field data and machine learning approaches by Doğan Güneş, Hideo Hasegawa

“…Experimental data were collected under actual conditions field conditions using four droplet size categories (60, 100, 140, and 180 μm) and two flight altitudes (2 m and 3 m) at speeds of 5.5 m/s and 6.9 m/s. Coverage rate, real droplet size, and deposition uniformity were assessed. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Driven Approach to Optimizing Boiler Power Generation Efficiency: The Advanced Boiler Combustion Control Model by Kyu-Jeong Lee, So-Won Choi, Eul-Bum Lee

“…The ABCCM derives optimal combustion patterns in real time using the RF algorithm and minimizes fuel consumption through the CART algorithm, thereby optimizing the overall gross heat rate. …”
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From the Past to the Future: Unveiling the Impact of Extreme Climate on Vegetation Dynamics in Northern China Through Historical Trends and Future Projections by Yuxuan Zhang, Xiaojun Yao, Juan Zhang, Qin Ma

“…However, increased radiative forcing is expected to constrain both the rate of vegetation growth and its spatial expansion. …”
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Three-year study of health care-associated infections in a Turkish pediatric ward by Canan Kuzdan, Ahmet Soysal, Gulcan Çulha, Gulsen Altinkanat, Guner Soyletir, Mustafa Bakir

“…Moreover, the knowledge of HCAI incidence may support the infection control programmes, including education and isolation methods which ultimately may help to reducethe rate of the HCAIs. …”
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