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Optimization of rotor-side controller parameters in doubly fed induction generators based on an improved NSGA-II
Herein, an advanced control strategy to enhance the operational stability of wind turbine generators during grid-voltage surges is presented. In particular, a multiobjective optimization framework bas...
Retraction: Design of a tomato classifier based on machine vision
Validity of pulse oximetry measures for heart rate and oxygen saturation during profound hypoxia in normobaric simulated extreme altitudes
Introduction Commercial pulse oximeters may not be well calibrated for oxygen saturations below 70%, conditions that may be met in high altitude aviation and mountaineering. We therefore examined the...
Enhancing pigment production by a chromogenic bacterium (Exiguobacterium aurantiacum) using tomato waste extract: A statistical approach
There is a high demand for microbial pigments as a promising alternative for synthetic pigments, primarily for safety and economic reasons. This study aimed at the optimization of yellowish-orange pig...
Mixing performance test and uniformity analysis of a two-stage injection jet on-line mixer
With the mixing of water and pesticides being a critical step, which is often performed using mixers. Traditional mixers, however, frequently exhibit issues such as uneven mixing and limited ratios. A...
Recommendations for reporting regression-based norms and the development of free-access tools to implement them in practice
Norm-referenced tests compare individuals to a reference or source population. Norms usually depend on individual characteristics (norm-predictors) like age, gender, etc. Regression-based norming, a t...
Correction: Exposure to mass media chronic health campaign messages and the uptake of non-communicable disease screening in Ghana
Expression of Concern: Prevalence of type-2 diabetes and prediabetes in Malaysia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Development of an omnidirectional rotating Compton camera for imaging 177Lu radioactive contamination
In this study, we developed an omnidirectional rotating Compton camera that was capable of imaging low-level radioactive contamination caused by 177Lu-oxodotreotide, a novel radiopharmaceutical that h...
Automated facial feature evaluation system to prevent stress of head fixed mice
Head fixation of rodents is a widely utilized and important technique that enables laboratories to measure brain activity during behavior, but head fixation can increase stress which affects both beha...
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and alpha-amylase inhibitory effects of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of Aleuritopteris bicolor (Roxb.) Fraser-Jenk.
Aleuritopteris bicolor (Roxb.) Fraser-Jenk. is used in traditional medicine in Nepal to treat a variety of ailments. This study aimed to investigate qualitative phytochemical screening, quantitative p...
Effects of childhood trauma on mental health outcomes, suicide risk factors and stress appraisals in adulthood
Background Childhood trauma has been identified as a significant risk factor for adverse mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk. However, the mechanisms by which stress-related variables, s...
Exploring the impact of a brief positive experience on dogs’ performance and stress resilience during a learning task
Learning and stress resilience can be influenced by recent experiences. Research has traditionally focused on the effects of negative situations and stressors on subsequent learning and stress resilie...
Intervention through an intelligent technological platform for socio-emotional development and health promotion in adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (emoTICare): A study protocol for randomized controlled trial
Background During adolescence, individuals face various challenges that require adequate psychosocial and emotional adjustment. Additionally, the presence of a chronic illness during this stage, such...
Disability-adjusted life years, years lived with disability, and years of life lost of diseases among children and adolescents in national and subnational levels of Iran, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2021
Introduction The global burden of disease (GBD) is a helpful measure that provides estimations regarding the effect of diseases and injuries on public health. This evidence is vital for making health...
Microarray-based analysis reveals a novel role of the miRNA-613/SNAI2/CXCR4 axis in atrial fibrillation
Backgrounds Atrial fibrillation (AF) can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality in clinic. The previous studies demonstrated that miRNAs were closely associated with several cardiovascular diseas...
Futility in healthcare among Mexican female patients with breast cancer in advanced stage: The patient perspective
Background Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Mexico, and the outcomes for patients are often poor. Futility in healthcare (FHC) occurs when treatment fails to...
Financial inclusion and farmers’ income increase: Effects and realization mechanism
From the perspective of agricultural industrialization, based on China’s provincial data from 2006 to 2022, it studies the impact of financial inclusion on farmers’ income. We have found that financia...
The NW extension of the Nahavand Fault along the Main Recent Fault, west Iran
The MRF (Main Recent Fault) is an active fault zone in the western Iranian Plateau. The Nahavand Fault, an active 80-km segment of the MRF, lies between the Sahneh Fault to the northwest and the Qaleh...
Influence of landscape structure on carbon storage in agroforestry systems with cacao and silvopastoral systems in the Colombian Amazon
In the Colombian Amazon region, agricultural and livestock activities lead to changes in land use, transforming complex and heterogeneous natural landscapes into landscapes characterized by a matrix o...
The bovine oviductal environment and composition are negatively affected by elevated body energy reserves
To analyze the effects of high body energy reserve (BER) within the oviductal environment and its composition, Nellore cows were fed two different nutritional plans to obtain animals with moderate BER...
Recruitment and retention strategies for improving representation in clinical research: A meta-synthesis
Objective To identify innovative strategies that may increase recruitment and/or retention of groups less represented in chronic disease clinical research. Methods A systematic review was conducted....
Expression of Concern: Assessment of time management practice and associated factors among primary hospitals employees in north Gondar, northwest Ethiopia
High-precision deformation monitoring and intelligent early warning for wellbore based on BDS/GNSS
To address the complex deformation of wellbores influenced by surrounding coal mining operations, this study employed an improved modified least-squares ambiguity decorrelation (MLAMBDA) algorithm bas...
Prostaglandin E2 dependent migration of human brain endothelial cells is mediated through Rho-Kinase-II
Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), that plays a crucial role in angiogenesis as well as in ischemic and inflammatory disorders of the brain, is associated with breakdown of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Previo...