Research on “Identification–Cognition–Perception” of the Pedestrian Spaces Around Subway Stations near Popular Tourist Attractions from the Tourists’ Perspective: A Case Study of T... by Weiwei Liu, Jianwei Yan, Xiang Sun, Ruiqi Song

“…This paper establishes an optimization design framework for the pedestrian spaces around subway stations near urban popular tourist attractions, moving from identification to cognition and perception. …”
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A Behavioral Model of Drivers’ Mean Speed Influenced by Weather Conditions, Road Geometry, and Driver Characteristics Using a Driving Simulator Study by Mehdi Zolali, Babak Mirbaha, Maziyar Layegh, Hamid Reza Behnood

“…Latent variables including “Novice Drivers,” “Experienced Drivers,” “Sight Distance,” and “Geometric Design” were defined and found significant on their mean speed. …”
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A multi-country cohort database study to assess pregnancy and infant outcomes after potential maternal or paternal exposure to cladribine tablets in the treatment of multiple scler... by Kerstin Hellwig, Melinda Magyari, Thomas M. MacDonald, Carolyn E. Cesta, Stig Wergeland, Maarit K. Leinonen, Asher Ornoy, Sandra Vukusic, Alexandra Lauer, Xiaolei Zhou, Alison Kawai, Rachel Weinrib, Alejandro Arana, Tahani Boumenna

“…Design: CLEAR is a non-interventional, multi-database, comparative cohort study. …”
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Learning team-based quality improvement in a virtual setting: a qualitative study by Einar Hovlid, Gunnar Husabø, Eivind Alexander Valestrand, Miriam Hartveit

“…Objective The objective was to explore students’ perceptions of learning quality improvement (QI) in a virtual setting and identify factors that promote or inhibit virtual learning.Design We used an exploratory case study design with focus group interviews. …”
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INFLUENCE OF BEAM HEIGHT-COLUMN WIDTH RATIO ON SEISMIC BEHAVIOR OF RC MOMENT RESISTING FRAMES by A. Khalili, F. Nateghi Alahi

“…Most reputable international design codes have included provisions for achieving ductile behavior and avoiding brittle and hazardous behavior in reinforced concrete frames. …”
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Effect of Reperfusion on Time Domain Parameters of Heart Rate Variability by Sadia Mubarak, Bushra Riaz, Mehvish Ashfaq, Sidra Hamid, Amina Rasul, Mamoona Shafiq

“… Objective: To compare effect of reperfusion by measuring time domain parameters of heart rate variability before and after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Study design: Quasi experimental study design Place and Duration: Department of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC/NIHD), Rawalpindi from January 2014 till January 2015. …”
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Molecular origin of asymmetric yield surface of crosslinked epoxy polymers by Jinyoung Kim, Kyeongmin Hong, Yong-Seok Choi, Dayoung Jang, Jang-Woo Han, Hyungbum Park

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Nanoemulsion and Encapsulation Strategy of Hydrophobic Oregano Essential Oil Increased Human Prostate Cancer Cell Death via Apoptosis by Attenuating Lipid Metabolism by Haribalan Perumalsamy, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Jun-Ran Kim, Gokulanathan Anandapadmanaban, Md. Amdadul Huq, Kamal Dua, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Tae Hyun Yoon, Sri Renukadevi Balusamy

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GC-FID and Olfactometry-Assisted Assessment of Odors from Polymeric Foams under Normal and Repeated-Use Conditions by Alena Capíková, Daniela Tesařová, Josef Hlavaty, Adam Ekielski, Pawan Kumar Mishra

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How Delphi studies in the health sciences find consensus: a scoping review by Julia Schifano, Marlen Niederberger

“…The practical research was analyzed for the qualitative content of the publications according to three deductive main categories, to which an influence on the result of Delphi studies can be imputed (expert panel, questionnaire design, process and feedback design). Results A total of 287 consensus Delphi studies were included in the review, whereby 43% reported having carried out a modified Delphi. …”
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Analysis of Calcaneal Bone Mineral Density (cBMD) in Healthy College Students by Jason E. Bennett, Tricia M. Austin, Ann M. Hayes, Mark F. Reinking

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The purposes of this study were to: 1) examine the influence of physical activity on cBMD in healthy college students (HCS), 2) determine if there is an association between cBMD, body mass index (BMI), sex, menstrual history, and history of BSI in HCS, and 3) compare the cBMD of HCS to cBMD data collected on intercollegiate athletes (ICA) from a previous study. # Study Design Cross-sectional design # Methods This cross-sectional study recruited a convenience sample of HCS at one institution. …”
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Hair growth-promotion effects and antioxidant activity of the banana flower extract HappyAngel®: double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Chia-Hua Liang, Yung-Hsiang Lin, Yung-Kai Lin, Chi-Fu Chiang

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Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with tinnitus in the UK: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Peter M Allen, David M Baguley, Gerhard Andersson, Eldré W Beukes, Vinaya Manchaiah

“…A delayed treatment design using a weekly check-in control group will be used. 70 participants will be randomly assigned to each group by an independent researcher by using a computer-generated randomisation schedule, and after being prestratified for age and tinnitus severity. …”
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Capillary microfluidics for diagnostic applications: fundamentals, mechanisms, and capillarics by Elham Khanjani, Andrea Fergola, Joan Antoni López Martínez, Simin Nazarnezhad, Simin Nazarnezhad, Jasmina Casals Terre, Simone Luigi Marasso, Simone Luigi Marasso, Behrouz Aghajanloo

“…This review examines the fundamental concepts of capillary-driven microfluidics, emphasizing significant progress in the design of capillary pumps and valves, as well as the influence of surface tension, wettability, and the geometrical configurations of microchannels on the enhancement of fluid dynamics. …”
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The Impact of Uncertainty on Pedestrians’ Decision to Start Roadway Crossing during the Clearance Phase by Milan Simeunović, Andrijana Jović, Pavle Pitka, Mladen Dobrić

“…Based on the obtained results, a new design of the pedestrian traffic lights was proposed.…”
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Making space for patients’ preferences in precision medicine: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Bente Appel Esbensen, Karin Schölin Bywall, Jennifer Viberg Johansson, Inger Erlandsson, Marie Heidenvall, Marta Lason

“…The aim of this study was to explore patient perspectives on patient-centredness in precision medicine for RA treatment.Design Semistructured interviews were conducted to explore patients’ perspectives on a new personalised approach to RA treatment. …”
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The skin microbiota of preterm infants and impact of diaper change frequency. by Noelle E Younge, D Joshua Parris, Daniel Hatch, Angel Barnes, Debra H Brandon

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the impact of diaper change frequency, clinical characteristics, and skin health metrics on development of the skin microbiota in preterm infants.<h4>Design</h4>A randomized controlled parallel design was used.…”
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Simulation of Flax Threshing Process by Different Forms of Threshing Drums in Combined Harvesting by Ruijie Shi, Leilei Chang, Wuyun Zhao, Fei Dai, Zhenwei Liang

“…The simulation results show that the T₂ model, with its combination of rib and rod tooth design, significantly improves threshing and separation efficiency. …”
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From invasive species to agricultural resource: evaluation of Phragmites australis from Zarivar Lake as an organic amendment for the release of phosphorus, potassium, micronutrient... by Shno Karimi, Zahra Kolahchi, Mahboube Zarrabi, Safoora Nahidan, Taqi Raza

“…This study was conducted as a split-plot design with two treatments including a control and 3% (w/w) Phragmites a. and eight incubation durations (7, 14, 28, 42, 56, 70, 84, 98 days) in a fully randomized design with three replications. …”
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The use of dance to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults: A global scoping review of research trials. by Martha Waugh, Gregory Youdan, Courtney Casale, Rachel Balaban, Emily S Cross, Dafna Merom

“…The lack of synthesised evidence regarding program design, dose, and delivery limits understanding of factors influencing participation and health outcomes. …”
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