Characterizing Curvilinear Features Using the Localized Normal-Score Ensemble Kalman Filter by Haiyan Zhou, Liangping Li, J. Jaime Gómez-Hernández

“…Steady-state observation data are not sufficient to identify the conductivity channels. Transient-state data are necessary for a good characterization of the hydraulic conductivity curvilinear patterns. …”
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The Study on Hybridized Two-Band Superconductor by T. Chanpoom, J. Seechumsang, S. Chantrapakajee, P. Udomsamuthirun

“…The two-band hybridized superconductor which the pairing occurred by conduction electron band and other-electron band are considered within a mean-field approximation. …”
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Thermal simulation of hybrid nanomaterial-assisted freezing in porous media by Ali Al Khabyah

“…By combining radiation, conduction, and advanced materials into a unified model. …”
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Information operations, rivalry projects in the information arena by Cristinel-Marius AMZA

“… The organization and conduct of intelligence operations in the Intelligence Arena involves a real rivalry and confrontation among the Intelligence Services, conducted in order to gain some advantages at the expense of others. …”
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Fracture mechanics analyses of the slip-side joggle regions of wing-leading-edge panels by I. S. Raju, N. F. Knight, K. Song, D. R. Phillips

“…To understand this phenomenon, a root-cause investigation was conducted. As part of that investigation, fracture mechanics analyses of the slip-side joggle regions of the hot panels were conducted. …”
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Fracture mechanics analyses of the slip-side joggle regions of wing-leading-edge panels by I. S. Raju, N. F. Knight, K. Song, D. R. Phillips

“…To understand this phenomenon, a root-cause investigation was conducted. As part of that investigation, fracture mechanics analyses of the slip-side joggle regions of the hot panels were conducted. …”
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Explicit Exact Solutions of Nonlinear Transient Thermal Models of a Porous Moving Fin using Laplace transform - Exp-function method by Gbeminiyi Musibau Sobamowo, Joy Nneka Ojuro, Olutayo Onanuga, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Júlio César Costa Campos

“… The present paper develops explicit and non-power series exact solutions to the nonlinear heat transfer models of conductive-radiative-convective moving-porous fin using Laplace transform - Exp-function method, is presented. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Simulations Predictions Comparison of Power and Efficiency in Hydraulic Turbine by Laura Castro, Gustavo Urquiza, Adam Adamkowski, Marcelo Reggio

“…On-site power and mass flow rate measurements were conducted in a hydroelectric power plant (Mexico). …”
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Burden and determinants of scabies in Ethiopian school age children: A systematic review and meta-analysis with public health implications. by Lidetu Demoze, Fetlework Gubena, Eyob Akalewold, Helen Brhan, Kassaw Chekole Adane, Tigist Kifle, Natnael Gizachew, Zemichael Gizaw, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Gelila Yitageasu

“…In addition, no previous systematic reviews or meta-analyses have been conducted in Ethiopia. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the pooled prevalence of scabies and their associated factors among school age children in Ethiopia.…”
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Joint Use of Skull Base Surgery in a Case of Pediatric Parotid Gland Carcinoma by Yuri Ueda, Kiyoaki Tsukahara, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Ray Motohashi, Minoru Endo, Hiroki Sato, Yasuaki Katsube, Mamoru Suzuki

“…Total resection of the parotid gland was conducted together with skull base surgery and mandibular dissection. …”
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Effect of Nanofillers on the Polarization and Depolarization Current Characteristics of New LLDPE-NR Compound for High Voltage Application by N. A. M. Jamail, M. A. M. Piah, N. A. Muhamad, Z. Salam, N. F. Kasri, R. A. Zainir, Q. E. Kamarudin

“…The experiment was conducted to find PDC pattern and conductivity variations of each of the LLDPE-NR/SiO2 and LLDPE-NR/TiO2 samples. …”
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Application of an active middle ear implant in congenital middle ear malformations: A contemporary review by Vagner Antonio Rodrigues da Silva, Henrique Furlan Pauna, Guilherme Correa Guimarães, Joel Lavinsky, Thomas E. Linder, Arthur Menino Castilho

“…VSB implantation resulted in a mean hearing gain of 40 dB at air conduction thresholds.…”
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Intervention to systematize fall risk assessment and prevention in older hospitalized adults: a mixed methods study by Johann Stuby, Pascal Leist, Noël Hauri, Sanjana Jeevanji, Marie Méan, Carole E. Aubert

“…Trial registration The conducted research was not pre-registered.…”
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Unlocking the mechanical, thermodynamic and thermoelectric properties of NaSbS2: A DFT scheme by M.N.H. Liton, A.K.M. Farid Ul Islam, M.S.I. Sarker, M.M. Rahman, M.K.R. Khan

“…The predicted lower values of lattice thermal conductivity declared that NaSbS2 polymorphs exhibit excellent electrical conductivity and transport properties. …”
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Evaluation Method of the Vertical Well Hydraulic Fracturing Effect Based on Production Data by Debin Xia, Zhengming Yang, Daolun Li, Yapu Zhang, Ying He, Yutian Luo, Anshun Zhang, Wenming Wang, Xinli Zhao

“…Based on the characteristics of the flow in fracture network after a large-scale hydraulic fracturing, a numerical method for evaluating the effect of fracturing in vertical well was established. This study conducts postfracturing effect evaluations to block C Oilfield’s wells that underwent conventional fracturing and volumetric fracturing, respectively, proposes the definition of fracture network conductivity and its relationship with cumulative production, and analyzes the fracturing construction parameters. …”
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Female genital cutting in Malaysia: a mixed-methods study by Abdul Rashid, Yufu Iguchi

“…Older respondents had FGC conducted by traditional midwives (X2=59.13, p<0.001) and younger age groups preferred medical doctors (X2=32.96, p<0.001) and would permit doctors (X2=29.17, p<0.001) to conduct FGC on their children. …”
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Machine Learning Techniques to Analyze the Influence of Silica on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Aerogels by Hamdi Chaouk, Emil Obeid, Jalal Halwani, Jack Arayro, Rabih Mezher, Omar Mouhtady, Eddie Gazo-Hanna, Semaan Amine, Khaled Younes

“…Silica aerogels are renowned for their exceptional properties, including high porosity, large surface area, and low thermal conductivity, but their mechanical brittleness poses significant challenges. …”
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A Precise Oxide Film Thickness Measurement Method Based on Swept Frequency and Transmission Cable Impedance Correction by Yifan Li, Qi Xiao, Lisha Peng, Songling Huang, Chaofeng Ye

“…To verify the feasibility of the method, measurements are conducted on fuel cladding samples with varying conductivities. …”
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Work-related smartphone use during off-job hours and work-life conflict: A scoping review. by Holly Blake, Juliet Hassard, Jasmeet Singh, Kevin Teoh

“…The aim of the study was to conduct a scoping review to explore the association between the use of smartphone technology for work purposes in off-job hours with employees' self-reported work-life conflict. …”
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Discovery of a Robust P‐Type Ultrawide Bandgap Oxide Semiconductor: LiGa5O8 by Kaitian Zhang, Vijay Gopal Thirupakuzi Vangipuram, Hsien‐Lien Huang, Jinwoo Hwang, Hongping Zhao

“…Abstract LiGa5O8, an ultrawide bandgap semiconductor, is discovered to exhibit p‐type conductivity at room temperature, making it the widest bandgap p‐type oxide semiconductor known to date. …”
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