A multi-criteria framework for disease surveillance site selection: case study for Plasmodium knowlesi malaria in Indonesia by Lucinda E. Harrison, Jennifer A. Flegg, Ruarai Tobin, Inke N. D. Lubis, Rintis Noviyanti, Matthew J. Grigg, Freya M. Shearer, David J. Price

“…Given an arbitrary spatial prediction of relative disease risk, we develop a flexible framework for surveillance site selection, drawing on principles from multi-criteria decision-making. …”
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Selective modulation of plasma parameters in an atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge driven by sawtooth-type tailored voltage waveforms by Zhang, Z., Nie, Q., Wang, Z., Lim, Mark Jian Wei

“…The mechanisms for achieving selective control over the modulated parameters are proposed, which allow for optimal selection of applied parameters for various downstream applications. …”
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A Novel Integrated PIPRECIA–Interval-Valued Triangular Fuzzy ARAS Model: E-Learning Course Selection by Kristina Jaukovic Jocic, Goran Jocic, Darjan Karabasevic, Gabrijela Popovic, Dragisa Stanujkic, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Phong Thanh Nguyen

“…Therefore, the aim of the paper is to propose an integrated approach based on the MCDM methods and symmetry principles for e-learning course selection. The pivot pairwise relative criteria importance assessment (PIPRECIA) method is used for determining the weights of criteria, and the interval-valued triangular fuzzy additive ratio assessment (ARAS) method is used for the ranking of alternatives i.e., e-learning courses. …”
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Urban Acupuncture in Large Cities: Filtering Framework to Select Sensitive Urban Spots in Riyadh for Effective Urban Renewal by Usama Abd Elhameed Nassar

“…The study commences by exploring the term UA and its principles and similarly presents some of its successful international examples. …”
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Analysis and Evaluation of the Spatial Structure of Cittaslow Towns on the Example of Selected Regions in Central Italy and North-Eastern Poland by Marek Zagroba, Katarzyna Pawlewicz, Adam Senetra

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Complexation-driven assembly of imine-linked helical receptors showing adaptive folding and temperature-dependent guest selection by Geunmoo Song, Seungwon Lee, Kyu-Sung Jeong

“…Abstract The development of synthetic receptors capable of selectively binding guests with diverse structures and multiple functional groups poses a significant challenge. …”
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Stress-sensitive neurosignalling in depression: an integrated network biology approach to candidate gene selection for genetic association analysis by J. Anke M. van Eekelen, Justine A. Ellis, Craig A. Olsson, Craig E. Pennell, Jeff Craig, Richard Saffery, Eugen Mattes

“…Maladaptation via impaired stress responsiveness is central to the aetiology of depression and anxiety and provides a framework for a systems biology approach to candidate gene selection. We propose principles for identifying genes and gene networks within the neurosystems involved in the stress response and for defining polygenic risk factors based on the neurobiology of stress-related behaviour. …”
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CoviRx: A User-Friendly Interface for Systematic Down-Selection of Repurposed Drug Candidates for COVID-19 by Hardik A. Jain, Vinti Agarwal, Chaarvi Bansal, Anupama Kumar, Faheem, Muzaffar-Ur-Rehman Mohammed, Sankaranarayanan Murugesan, Moana M. Simpson, Avinash V. Karpe, Rohitash Chandra, Christopher A. MacRaild, Ian K. Styles, Amanda L. Peterson, Matthew A. Cooper, Carl M. J. Kirkpatrick, Rohan M. Shah, Enzo A. Palombo, Natalie L. Trevaskis, Darren J. Creek, Seshadri S. Vasan

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A critical review on development, performance and selection of stainless steels and nickel alloys for the wet phosphoric acid process by Simbarashe Fashu, Vera Trabadelo

“…Future challenges and opportunities in selection of suitable materials and development of novel materials are finally outlined.…”
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Optimization of Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Controller Using Real-Coded Quantum Clonal Selection Algorithm by Esra Satir, Ekrem Baser

“…Moreover, the skeleton of RCQEA is modified by using a clonal selection mechanism, and the real-coded quantum clonal selection algorithm (RCQCSA) is developed. …”
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Recent advancements in engineering approach towards design of photoreactors for selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction to renewable fuels by Khan, Azmat Ali, Tahir, Muhammad

“…Comparative analysis of photo-reactors is also being employed to improve selectivity and photo-conversion rates of these photo-reactors. …”

Comparison of pay-for-performance (P4P) programs in primary care of selected countries: a comparative study by Sara Jamili, Mehdi Yousefi, Hossein Ebrahimi pour, Elahe Houshmand, Ali Taghipour, Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee, Amin Adel

“…The results of this study show that although the principles of P4P are almost similar in the selected countries, the biggest difference is in the definition of performance domains and measures. …”
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Enhancement of the Load Capacity of High-Energy Laser Monocrystalline Silicon Reflector Based on the Selection of Surface Lattice Defects by Gang Zhou, Ye Tian, Shuai Xue, Guangqi Zhou, Ci Song, Lin Zhou, Guipeng Tie, Feng Shi, Yongxiang Shen, Zhe Zhu

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Selected Organizational and Managerial Aspects of Health and Nutrition Education of Various Types of Consumers of Spa Treatment Services in Poland by Joanna Woźniak-Holecka, Tomasz Holecki, Kajetan Suchecki, Sylwia Jaruga-Sękowska

“…In the course of the study, several useful patient profiles were also distinguished, thanks to which it is possible to select dedicated educational methods for selected groups of recipients.…”
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Antiplasmodial Property of Glycyrrhiza glabra Traditionally Used for Malaria in Iran: Promising Activity with High Selectivity Index for Malaria by Ali Ramazani, Mahdi Tavakolizadeh, Samira Ramazani, Hamidreza Kheiri-Manjili, Mehdi Eskandari

“…<strong><br />Results</strong>: Among the three different solvent fractions studied, water-methanol and ethyl acetate fractions showed promising in vitro antiplasmodial activity against CQ-sensitive <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> 3D7 strain (IC₅₀= 9.95 and 13µg/ml, respectively). Further, the selectivity indices (HeLa cells <em>versus P. falciparum</em>) for the promising water-methanol fraction showed selectivity for <em>P. falciparum</em> and potential safer therapy for human. …”
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Intelligent Eco-Monitoring System for Selecting a Residential Development Site with Nanofiber-Based Window Filter Screens by Mussa G. Bashirov, Rauf G. Vildanov, Alik M. Khafizov, Azat S. Khismatullin, Damir Sh. Akchurin

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Biomass production and survival rates of selected poplar clones grown under a short-rotation on arable land by M. Trnka, M. Trnka, J. Fialová, V. Koutecký, M. Fajman, Z. Žalud, S. Hejduk

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Row selection in remote sensing from four-row plots of maize and sorghum based on repeatability and predictive modeling by Seth A. Tolley, Neal Carpenter, Melba M. Crawford, Melba M. Crawford, Edward J. Delp, Ayman Habib, Mitchell R. Tuinstra

“…These results support long-standing principles of experimental design in agronomy and should be considered in breeding programs that incorporate remote sensing.…”
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Bridging the gap between movement data and connectivity analysis using the Time-Explicit Habitat Selection (TEHS) model by Denis Valle, Nina Attias, Joshua A. Cullen, Mevin B. Hooten, Aline Giroux, Luiz Gustavo R. Oliveira-Santos, Arnaud L. J. Desbiez, Robert J. Fletcher

“…The TEHS model decomposes the movement process in a principled approach into a time and a selection component, providing complementary information regarding space use by separately assessing the drivers of time to traverse the landscape and the drivers of habitat selection. …”
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Thermodynamic-driven selective synthesis and phase transformation of Sr-doped neodymium nickelate Ruddlesden–Popper epitaxial films by Xiaofei Gao, Junhua Liu, Yaoyao Ji, Long Wei, Wen Xiao, Shilin Hu, Lin Li, Yulin Gan, Kai Chen, Zhaoliang Liao

“…These results suggest an important role of thermodynamic principles in the growth and post-annealing of nickelate films. …”
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