Do the Various Indirect Bonding Techniques Provide the Same Accuracy for Orthodontic Bracket Placement? (Randomized Clinical Trial) by Ammar Sh. Al-Ubaydi, Dheaa Al-Groosh

“…For orthodontic treatment to be effective, bracket placement must be precise to make the finishing stage easier, leading to an ideal occlusion with minimal intervention. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of manual and digital bracket positioning techniques utilizing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) jigs, 3D-printed indirect bonding trays (IBT), and double-layer vacuum-formed thermoplastic IBT. …”
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Modeling Impact of Land Use Dynamics on Hydrology and Sedimentation of Megech Dam Watershed, Ethiopia by Abebe Tarko Assfaw

“…This research on how land use dynamics alters catchment hydrology and reservoir sedimentation aids the government to implement appropriate response strategies to minimize undesirable future impacts on the upper Megech dam reservoir. …”
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Rethinking Exploration and Experience Exploitation in Value-Based Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning by Anatolii Borzilov, Alexey Skrynnik, Aleksandr Panov

“…We aim to optimize a deep MARL algorithm with minimal modifications to the well-known QMIX approach. …”
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Electrical and Heat Energy Production Strategy in Conditions of Limited Amount of Fuel by V. S. Kuzevanov, S. S. Zakozhurnikov, G. S. Zakozhurnikova, A. A. Kaverin

“…In the case of choosing a renewable energy source (RES), the management of the ‘cogeneration – RES’ complex according to the proposed strategy allows minimizing the required RES capacity. The basis of production management is the mathematical model of the generating complex, presented in our paper. …”
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Enhanced Lightweight Quantum Key Distribution Protocol for Improved Efficiency and Security by Ashutosh Bhatia, Sainath Bitragunta, Kamlesh Tiwari

“…In this work, we propose three key optimizations for BB84: (1) PRNG-based predetermined key bit positioning, which eliminates redundant bit exchanges during sifting, (2) hash-based subsequence comparison, enabling lightweight and efficient key verification, and (3) adaptive basis reconciliation, which minimizes the communication costs associated with basis matching. …”
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Performance of ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 in the Taiwan National Pharmacist Licensing Examination: Comparative Evaluation Study by Ying-Mei Wang, Hung-Wei Shen, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Shu-Chiung Chiang, Ting-Guan Lin

“…Future research should focus on refining prompts, improving model stability, integrating medical databases, and designing questions that better assess student competence and minimize guessing.…”
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Optimization of Multiple Tuned Mass Dampers for Road Bridges Taking into Account Bridge-Vehicle Interaction, Random Pavement Roughness, and Uncertainties by Letícia Fleck Fadel Miguel, Guilherme Piva dos Santos

“…In this context, the present work proposes a complete methodology to minimize the dynamic response of road bridges by optimizing multiple tuned mass dampers (MTMD), taking into account the bridge-vehicle interaction, the random profile of pavement irregularities, and the uncertainties present in the coupled system and in the excitation. …”
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Internal Limiting Membrane Flap in the Management of Retinal Detachment due to Paracentral Retinal Breaks by Yen-Chih Chen, Chung-May Yang, San-Ni Chen

“…Visual acuity in logarithm of minimal angle of resolution improved from 1.18 ± 0.55 preoperatively to 0.74 ± 0.47 postoperatively (p=0.04). …”
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Resource Allocation in D2D-Enabled 5G Networks Using Multiagent Reinforcement Learning by Kwame Opuni-Boachie Obour Agyekum, Alex Yaw Boakye, Benedict Appati, Jochebed Akoto Opoku, Justice Owusu Agyemang, Gordon Owusu Boateng, James Dzisi Gadze

“…Staggered training improves agent performance and minimizes computational complexity by training agents one at a time in a sequential manner. …”
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Case Report: Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using percutaneous unilateral biportal endoscopy and 3D printing for an andersson lesion in ankylosing spondylitis by Xiaofeng Yuan, Rui Tao, Mengfei Zhu, Jiajun Zhu

“…Compared with open surgical procedures, combining Unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) and 3D-printing technologies for endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) can offer the advantages of minimal trauma and the same effect. In this study, we first used UBE with endoscopic LIF for an AL between T12 and L1 in a 43-year-old male patient with good clinical outcomes.MethodsA 43-year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to recurrent back pain for 8 years. …”
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Calculation of Flood Recurrence of Delibekirli Basin (Kırıkhan/Hatay) using Statistical and Deterministic Methods and Modeling with HEC-RAS by Mahsum Bozdoğan, Ergin Canpolat

“…As an inevitable consequence of population growth, human beings occupying more space on the earth's surface are more likely to encounter and be damaged by natural events. In order to minimize these damages, planning is required. Risk modelling studies are an important parameter in planning. …”
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The Relationship Between Protein Whey Milk Consumption and The Occurrence of Acne Vulgaris in Adolescents Aged 18-21 Years by Timotius Timotius, Angelica Joana Charity Kamalo, Debora Eunike, Pussof Yayazucah Titanic, Teguh Priyanto, Semih Çelik

“…Further research is needed to determine the optimal amount of protein intake to minimize acne vulgaris.…”
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Pengaruh aplikasi edible coating gel lidah buaya (Aloe Vera L.) dengan penambahan carboxymethyl cellulose terhadap mutu buah melon (Cucumis Melo L.) potong by Rohula Utami, Alifa Sekar Jannah, Asri Nursiwi

“…Edible coating is one of the methods used to prevent the damage caused by minimally processed fruits. Aloe vera is an alternative edible coating material that contains polysaccharides and antimicrobial agents to inhibit fruit quality degradation. …”
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Implementation of Individual Educational Trajectories in University by O. E. Iatsevich, N. I. Speranskaya, N. V. Omelaenko, V. V. Iudashkina, L. N. Shabatura

“…The problems identified in the course of the study in the implementation of IOT can be minimized, taking into account the recommendations proposed by the authors of the article, which will rationalize and humanize the education-al process. …”
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Observations of Score Changes Between USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Among Students of Different Demographic Groups in a Longitudinal Clinical Curriculum by Kaitlyn Novotny, Daniel Levine, Dale Netski, Edward Simanton

“…The growth in longitudinal popularity sparks concern for the success of diverse medical student groups as there is minimal research regarding LInC students’ USMLE performance. …”
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OPTIMIZING PROPERTY VALUATION: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR SELECTING COMPARABLE SALES BASED ON SIMILARITY AND RELIABILITY CRITERIA IN THE MARKET COMPARISON APPROACH by Francesca Salvo, Daniela Tavano

“…The findings from case studies indicate that the MCA demonstrates enhanced effectiveness when applied to a carefully curated selection of comparables based on specific criteria, as evidenced by minimal discrepancies between adjusted prices and reduced forecasting error margins.Additionally, the analysis shows a notable decline in the model’s accuracy as the dataset size increases, attributed to the inclusion of less suitable comparable properties in the valuation process. …”
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Changes in soil nutrient status of a coarse-textured Ultisol and tomato growth performance following composted sawdust-household waste application by Benedict O. Unagwu, Chukwuma I. Obiora, Ginika M. Ajoagu

“…This precipitated the quest for an eco-friendly waste management approach to minimize the challenges wastes pose to the ecosystem and proffer alternative use for these wastes.Method A field study was carried out at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Teaching and Research Farm to investigate the effects of composted sawdust-household waste (SHW) with or without inorganic fertilizer addition on soil chemical properties and tomato performance. …”
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Effects of Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (A-PRF+), Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) and Open Flap Debridement on clinical and wound healing parameters in molar furcation sites: A cas... by L. Pitzurra, D. Vasdravellis, N.A.M. Rosema, S. Bizzarro, B.G. Loos

“…The patients and clinical examiners were blinded for the treatment received. A minimally invasive microsurgical approach was performed for the three modalities. …”
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Silicon Nitride Spot-Size Converter with Coupling Loss < 1.5 dB for Both Polarizations at 1W Optical Input by Enge Zhang, Yu Zhang, Lei Zhang, Xu Yang

“…Even at a 1W input power, the additional loss is minimal, at approximately 0.1 dB. The versatility of the SSC is further demonstrated by its ability to efficiently couple to fibers with MFDs of 2.5 μm and 6.5 μm, maintaining coupling losses below 1.5 dB for both polarizations over the entire C-band. …”
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A Finger Vein Recognition Algorithm Based on the Histogram of Variable Curvature Directional Binary Statistics by Min Li, Xue Jiang, Honghao Zhu, Fei Liu, Huabin Wang, Liang Tao, Shijun Liu

“…Finally, competitive Gabor directional binary statistical features are combined, and a matching score-level fusion scheme is employed based on maximizing the interclass distance and minimizing the intraclass distance to determine the optimal weights. …”
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