Impact of Human Activities on Woody Vegetation in Gallery Forests in the Mandara Mountains (Far North, Cameroon) by Hinémé Fanday, null Tchobsala

“…This study was conducted in the Mandara Mountains in Cameroon and aimed to assess the effects of human activities on woody vegetation in gallery forests, based on floristic inventories and observations made by the government. …”
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Why women refuse Postpartum IUCD? by Jayshree J. Upadhye, Smita K. Parate, Aditi J. Upadhye, Rasika D. Zade

“…Background: Women are highly motivated and receptive to accepting family planning methods during the antenatal period. Hence, we conducted this study to evaluate the refusal rate and reasons for the refusal of postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (PPIUCD). …”
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VIBRATIONAL CASE STUDY FOR THE MOLD OSCILLATOR WITH HYDRAULIC SERVO SYSTEM by YONGHUI PARK, LEE CHANGWOO, KIM DONGWOOK

“… We have conducted sensitivity analysis to investigate the two-hydraulic-servo system for the mold oscillator. …”
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Differences in knowledge, perception, and use of multivitamins and immunomodulators in health students and non-health students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Sari Andriana, Ariyani Safira Dewi

“…This study aims to determine differences in knowledge, perception, and use of multivitamins and immunomodulators in health students and non-health students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was conducted using a cross-sectional approach and was conducted in April-June 2021. …”
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EVALUATION OF LAND SUITABILITY FOR IRRIGATED WHEAT CULTIVATION USING TWO DIFFERENT METHODS IN NORTHERN ALI AL-GHARBI DISTRICT by A. R. Anbar, A. I. Hamad

“…Land suitability assessment was conducted following the methodologies outlined by Sys et al., 1993, and the approach proposed by Al-Rubaie )10(. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Natural sciences by M.I. Egorov, D.G. Smirnov, N.V. Shulaev, V.R. Saitov, А.A. Zaripov, A.S. Gridneva, A.R. Fattakhova

“…Materials and methods. Studies were conducted from May to August 2022–2024 at two sites of the Volga-Kama Nature Reserve, Kichki-Tan Sanctuary and Selengushka Lake, Nurlat District. …”

Differential phase angle spectrum for liquid detection in functionalized surface roughness polymeric electrode by Gomez-Sanchez John Alexander, Bueno Luciano de Souza Ribero

“…The conductive polymeric electrodes using 3D printing are an innovative material development with the advantage of the flexibility of integrating isolated polymers with a higher electrical conductivity of carbon-based materials, generating new possibilities in environmental, healthcare, and food monitoring. …”
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Validity and Reliability of the Spiritual Counselling Intervention Module (MIKS) by Nor Asliza Mohd Zin, Ku Suhaila Ku Johari, Abu Yazid Abu Bakar, Mohd Izwan Mahmud

“…The reliability test was conducted on 60 high school students in four schools. …”
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Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of GaAs Doped with Rare-Earth Elements (Sc, Y, La, Ce, and Pr) by Yongrong Deng, Chunhong Zhang, Xinmao Qin, Wanjun Yan

“…Band structure calculations indicated that the lowest conduction band and highest valence band were evident at the G-point, demonstrating that rare-earth-element doping did not alter the material type of GaAs, which remained a direct-bandgap semiconductor. …”
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Ant Colony Optimization Analysis on Overall Stability of High Arch Dam Basis of Field Monitoring by Peng Lin, Xiaoli Liu, Hong-Xin Chen, Jinxie Kim

“…A feedback analysis of the deformation of the Lijiaxia arch dam and based on the modified ant colony optimization method is also conducted. By considering various material parameters obtained using different analysis methods, comparative analyses were conducted on dam displacements, stress distribution characteristics, and overall dam stability. …”
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In Situ Creep Model Testing for the Tunnel Anchor Foundation of Xingkang Suspension Bridge in Luding of China by Lina Wen, Qiangong Cheng, Qiang Cheng, Xifeng Guo, Bin Zhang

“…In this study, the in situ creep tests were conducted on two model tunnel anchors at a scale of 1:10 near the real working anchor site. …”
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Agricultural Expansion-Induced Infiltration Rate Change in a West African Tropical Catchment by Yacouba Yira, Aymar Y. Bossa

“…Hydraulic conductivity was measured under forty-two (42) pairs of adjacent cropland-fallow plots using a Hood infiltrometer. …”
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Impact of Curing Periods on the Evaluation of Thermal, Mechanical Properties, and Energy Consumption of Concrete Buildings by Abdallah Talhaoui, Naima Fezzioui, Adel Benidir

“…The results indicated that compressive strength increased by 71% between uncured and 28-day cured specimens, ultrasound propagation speed increased by 15%, and thermal conductivity increased by 31% with longer curing periods. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activities of 1H-Imidazo [5, 6-f] [1,10] Phenanthroline-2(3H)-Thione and Its Ni(II) and Cu(II) Complexes by Radiet Anbessie Tirkeso, Tilahun Wubalem Tsega, Gebru G/Tsadik Amdemichael

“…The compounds were characterized by elemental analyses (C, H, N, and S), FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, AAS, UV-Vis spectra, and molar conductivity measurement. The results showed that the ligand is bidentate, and the molar conductivity measurement indicates that complexes are electrolytic. …”
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Evaluation of digital competence level among educators: assessment tools by Elizaveta A. Osipovskaya, Svetlana Yu. Dmitrieva, Anastasiia A. Savelyeva

“…The goal of this study is to conduct a theoretical analysis of the three most commonly used self-reflection tools that evaluate educators' digital competences: SELFIEforSchools, SELFIEforTEACHERS, and the Digital Competence Wheel. …”
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Inhaled Corticosteroids and the Risk of Lung Cancer in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amare Abera Tareke, Wondwosen Debebe, Addis Alem, Nebiyou Simegnew Bayileyegn, Taddese Alemu Zerfu, Andualem Mossie Ayana

“…The use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) in COPD patients could help to decrease potential lung cancer risk. We planned to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the role of ICS in the risk of lung cancer among COPD patients. …”
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Thermal energy storage materials designed from recycled Tetra Pak waste and paraffin waxes with enhanced photothermal conversion efficiencies by Safna Nishad, Mabrouk Ouederni, Igor Krupa

“…The numerical analysis conducted on a validated model helped to estimate the optimum composite thickness for specific solar exposure time. …”
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Experimental investigation on mechanical properties and strength criteria of frozen soft rock. by Zhenhua Wang, Zecheng Wang, Dongwei Li, Zhiwen Jia, Xiqi Liu

“…A series of undrained uniaxial and triaxial shear and creep tests were conducted on soft rocks under different confining pressures (0, 0.2, 0.5, and 1.0 MPa) at different freezing temperatures (room temperature, -5°C, -10°C, and -15°C). …”
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PC Cable-Stayed Bridge Main Girder Shear Lag Effects: Assessment of Single Cable Plane in Construction Stage by Yan-feng Li, Xing-long Sun, Long-sheng Bao

“…A model test and finite element analysis were conducted in this study to determine the distribution law of shear lag effect in the main beam section, a box girder, during the cable-stayed bridge construction process. …”
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND NATIONAL SECURITY: FRANCE IN SEARCH OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE MIGRATION CRISIS by N. V. Shmeleva

“…The article briefly analyzes the institutional and political constraints on the activities of the government, as well as the immigration policy of France, conducted since the arrival of Jacques Chirac, in 1995, to the presidency, to nowadays. …”
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