Mitral Valve Repair by Irbaz Hameed, MD, Adham Ahmed, BS, Christina Waldron, BS, Percy T. Algarate, MD, Michal Kawczynski, MD, Maurish Fatima, MBBS, BS, Amnah Alhazmi, MBBS, Samantha Colon, BS, Alexandria Brackett, MA, MLIS, Samuel Heuts, MD, PhD, Peyman Sardari Nia, MD, PhD, Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD, Vinay Badhwar, MD, Arnar Geirsson, MD

“…The overall pooled 10-year survival was 70.8% (95% CI: 68.9%-72.8%). Compared to lower volume centers, centers performing >38 cases/y were associated with significantly improved long-term survival (HR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.36-0.49; P < 0.001). …”
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Death and disappearance: Measuring racial disparities in mortality and life expectancy among people in state prisons, United States 2000-2014. by Bryan L Sykes, Ernest K Chavez, Justin D Strong

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Legal decisions and social policies aimed at reducing mortality may be most effective in the short-run; however, the effects of these policy changes may fadeout over time. Research should clearly discern whether changes in mortality rates across states are due to diminished gains in social policies or increases in the disappearance (or underreporting) of deaths in custody. …”
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Development of Stylistics and Rhetoric in Lithuania by Irena Smetonienė, Marius Smetona

“…The first monograph presents a clear conception of rhetoric, applying rhetorical analysis principles to 19th-century Lithuanian literature and updating the tradition of rhetorical culture in Lithuania. …”
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Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance by Ma ZP, Zhu YM, Zhang XD, Zhao YX, Zheng W, Yuan SR, Li GY, Zhang TL

“…Ze-Peng Ma,1,2,&ast; Yue-Ming Zhu,3,&ast; Xiao-Dan Zhang,4 Yong-Xia Zhao,1 Wei Zheng,3 Shuang-Rui Yuan,1 Gao-Yang Li,1 Tian-Le Zhang1 1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University/ Clinical Medical College, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 2Hebei Key Laboratory of Precise Imaging of inflammation Tumors, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071002, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiao-Dan Zhang, Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 of Yuhua East Road, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 17325535302, Email [email protected]: To evaluate the effectiveness of deep learning technology based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) in reducing motion artifacts in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) cine sequences.Methods: The training and testing datasets consisted of 2000 and 200 pairs of clear and blurry images, respectively, acquired through simulated motion artifacts in CMR cine sequences. …”
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An Assessment of Microfinance Institution Services and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Mugarura, Elijah

“…Financial literacy programs like savings literacy, debt literacy and investment literacy supported business owners to safely manage income, expenditure and savings, make clear financial decisions, timely pay back loans as well as investment diversification. all of which improved performance of SMEs. …”
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Production of Biogas from Bio-Degradable Municipal Solid Waste – A Way of Resource Recovery. by Atatiru, Faiza

“…A mixture of MSW (80%) and cow dung (20%) of the total reactor volume was then fed into the bio digester and the slurry PH values 12.6, 8.9, 4.9, 5.3 7.8 4.0, 4.8, 5.8, 5.9, 5.9, 5.9, 5.8 and 5.8 were recorded with varying masses of the gas storage unit in the first 13 days without introduction of any bio boost into the mixture. This clearly showed that the MSW has the potential to generate biogas under controlled conditions in Kabale Municipality.…”
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Editorial by Michael Rose, Jonathan M. Hoffmann

“…However, he points out that the C-NIP is only a problem to moral theories that employ a comparative personal view. Referring to Rawls’s veil of ignorance, Jonathan M. …”
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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Francis, Agaba

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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Agaba, Francis

“…Hence, the study used a quantitative approach to collect numeric and categorical data using structured questionnaires to generate inferential statistics (correlations and regressions).xiii Quantitative method have been used because it produces results that are easy to summarize, compare, generalize and confirm whether the hypotheses hold true or false. …”
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Key experimental technologies and their development directions for the exploration and production of deep coalbed methane by Xia YAN, Fengyin XU, Xianyue XIONG, Feng WANG, Chunhu LI, Jiyuan ZHANG, Borui XU, Qianhui CHENG, Xiong HU, Xueguang ZHU, Wei LIANG, Pu YUAN, Yanqing FENG, Zhenji WEI

“…ProspectsThis study posits seven development directions for deep CBM production and in-situ coal conversion experiments: (1) Clear, direct observation techniques for micropores (< 2 nm) in deep coal seams with ultra-low porosity and permeability, full-scale pore size splicing technology for multiscale pore structure characterized by abundant micropores, a few mesopores, and many macropores, and assessment techniques for pore-fracture connectivity. (2) Isothermal adsorption test technologies for raw coals considering the effects of deep coal seam wettability, fracturing fluid invasion, and high total dissolved solids (TDS) under high-temperature, high-pressure in-situ conditions; (3) Sealed coring devices and in-situ pressure-retaining coring technologies featuring high pressure retaining success rates, heat preservation rates, and traceable gas volume. (4) Nanoscience-based assessment technologies for gas and water occurrence in micropores in deep coal seams under high-temperature and high-pressure multi-field coupling, and experimental technologies for desorption, diffusion, and seepage across nano-micro-millimeter scales. (5) Techniques for developing and testing multifunctional mechanical experiment equipment applicable to in-situ conditions of deep coal seams featuring high stress, low modulus of elasticity, and high Poisson's ratio. (6) Experimental techniques for the purpose of enhancing CBM recovery of deep coal seams, including reservoir stimulation (microwaves, laser, and electric heating), stimulation for permeability enhancement (electromagnetic pulses, pulsed ultrasonic waves, and controlled shockwaves), displacement via CO2 injection, and mechanical pulsation with supercritical CO2. (7) Experimental techniques for in-situ coal conversion and utilization, including pyrolysis, underground coal gasification (UCG), geothermal utilization, and CO2 geological storage. …”
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Metode COPRAS untuk Menentukan Kain Terbaik dalam Pembuatan Pakaian pada Butik Batik Hatta Semarang by Saifur Rohman Cholil, Mohamad Adi Setyawan

“…The decision making process can be minimized so that errors do not occur, it requires accurate observations and several considerations from decision makers in terms of texture, color quality, quality of materials, and others in determining the best fabric for making clothing in a fast time quantitatively. …”
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Sistem Bantu untuk Pengrajin dalam Menentukan Kayu Terbaik Terbaik untuk Bahan Gitar dengan Menggunakan Matode Moora by Tundo Tundo, Wisnu Dwi Nugroho

“…Abstract This study aims to assist wood craftsmen in Dongkelan, Krapyak, Yogyakarta in determining the best wood to be used as guitar material, because there are frequent complaints from buyers that the material used for guitar is rotten quickly and is dull in terms of color. Based on these problems, a solution was sought using the Multi Objective Optimization on the basic of Ratio Analysis (MOORA) Decision Support System method and assisted by experts in determining the right criteria related to determining the best wood used in making guitar materials, after a long discussion found the results. the right criteria based on the problem, in the form of wood strength criteria, wood grain, texture, and wood weight. …”
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Model Sistem Berbasis Pengetahuan untuk Rekomendasi Aktivitas Pensiun by Dono Catur Prasetyo, Sri Kusumadewi, Isnatin Miladiyah

“…The results of this study after testing the User Acceptance Test (UAT) of 30 respondents on the system resulted in the conclusion that this system helps provide recommendations of activities for retirement preparation for a percentage of 87.4%, the system interface is very attractive and the information provided is very clear. With a percentage of 86%, the system built is easy to use with a percentage of 82.6%, and the system built is easy to learn with a percentage of 80.6%. …”
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Metode Deteksi Pokok Pohon Secara Automatis pada Citra Perkebunan Sawit Menggunakan Model Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) pada Perangkat Lunak Sistem Informasi Geografis by Samuel Samuel, Kestrilia Rega Prilianti, Hendry Setiawan, Prasetyo Mimboro

“…Furthermore, with the implementation of digital image processing and artificial intelligence, the image can be used to monitor based on the color of the palm tree. The first step needed in image processing for various monitoring purposes is the automatic detection of oil palm trees. …”
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Transformasi Lontar Babad Lombok Menuju Digitalisasi Berbasis Natural Gradient Flexible (NGF) by Muhammad Tajuddin Anwar, Syahroni Hidayat, Ahmat Adil

“…Hence, it is needed to enhance the quality of the digitalize image to make the manuscript can be more clearly read. One of the proven methods that able to separate text from highly correlated backgrounds is Natural Gradient Flexibel (NGF) based on Independent Component Analysis (ICA), NGF-ICA. …”
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Designing a Model for Demand Side Management in Electricity Sector Based on Collaborative Governance by Gholamreza kazemian, Mohammadreza Raecy, Reza Vaezi, Vajollah Ghorbanizadeh

“…Additionally, this collaborative cycle was shown to enhance Initiative Conditions, fostering improved interaction among diverse groups of electricity consumers in DSM programs and defining a clear, structured process for cooperation. Ultimately, the study strongly supports the argument that incorporating the social aspect into DSM can significantly bolster the effectiveness of its programs, offering a more holistic approach to managing energy demand.…”
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Identification and Classification of Factors Influencing the Regulation of Priority Goods Markets Based on Network Governance with an Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach by sadegh Dadashi, Fattah Sharifzadeh, Reza Vaezi, Hossein Aslipour

“…Policy cycles within the market regulation network should facilitate a clear division of labor, implementation, and rigorous monitoring at both national and provincial levels. …”
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Model Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Kelompok untuk Penilaian Gangguan Depresii, Kecemasan dan Stress Berdasarkan DASS-42 by Sri Kusumadewi, Hepi Wahyuningsih

“…This instrument distinguishes clearly the symptoms of each disorder. Each disorder has 14 items affect. …”
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Codicology in Lithuania in 1918-1990: Between Book History and Palaeography by Rima Cicėnienė

“…Gudavičius, published in 1983, clearly demonstrated the difference between codicology and palaeography. …”
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Sistem Rekomendasi Dua Arah untuk Pemilihan Dosen Pembimbing Menggunakan Data Histori dan Skyline View Queries by Global Ilham Sampurno, Annisa Annisa, Sony Hartono Wijaya

“…In the process of choosing thesis supervisor, student often has not clearly recognize his/her capability and topic that will be researched. …”
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