Assessing groundwater quality and suitability in Qatar: Strategic insights for sustainable water management and environmental protection by Sarra Aloui, Adel Zghibi, Annamaria Mazzoni, Ahmad S. Abushaikha, Adel Elomri

“…These findings highlight the critical importance of groundwater quality indicators for effective monitoring and underscore the need for integrated groundwater management strategies. This study offers practical guidance for local water resource managers, policymakers, and communities while also contributing to global climate adaptation strategies.…”
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Efficient Encoding and Decoding of Voxelized Models for Machine Learning-Based Applications by Damjan Strnad, Stefan Kohek, Borut Zalik, Libor Vasa, Andrej Nerat

“…Point clouds have become a popular training data for many practical applications of machine learning in the fields of environmental modeling and precision agriculture. …”
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Electrically reconfigurable surface acoustic wave phase shifters based on ZnO TFTs on LiNbO3 substrate by Yi Zhang, Zilong Xiong, Lewei He, Yang Jiang, Chenkai Deng, Fangzhou Du, Kangyao Wen, Chuying Tang, Qiaoyu Hu, Mujun Li, Xiaohui Wang, Wenhui Wang, Han Wang, Qing Wang, Hongyu Yu, Zhongrui Wang

“…However, current acoustoelectric devices suffer from limited tunability, intricate heterogeneous structures, and complex manufacturing processes, all of which impede their practical applications. In this study, we present a novel material system for voltage-tunable SAW phase shifters. …”
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Using frequency regulation to improve the energy efficiency of pumping units in switching circuits with a water tower by Kapanski A. A.

“…The study results confirm the significant theoretical and practical potential of using frequency converters to improve the efficiency of water supply systems without the need to mothball water towers. …”
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The relationship between professional quality of life and sleep quality among nurses working in intensive care units: a cross-sectional study by Parisa Mansouri, Mozhgan Rivaz, Razie Soltani, Parsa Tabei

“…It is suggested that nurse managers implement practical interventions to improve the QWL of nurses in the ICUS. …”
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The Comparison of Mind Wandering and Cognitive Distortions in Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with and Without Pornography by Sahar Nasrollahi Valojerdi, Abbas Abolghasemi, Reza Soltani Shal

“…The research design was descriptive comparative causal, and it was practical in terms of its purpose. The statistical population of Tehran in 2022 consisted of 2432 students, including 1449 women and 983 men, pornographic students without ADHD symptoms, and students with and without ADHD symptoms. …”
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Damage evolution of slab tracks with complex temperature distribution by Yang Li, Kailin Cao, Jinjie Chen, Haiyan Li, Zhihao Yang, Guocui Wang

“…Additionally, the insights from this study have practical value as they provide track engineers with a state-of-the-art recommendation for incorporating realistic temperature distribution in the evaluation of longitudinally continuous slab tracks' performance.…”
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Efficient adsorptive removal of Congo Red dye using activated carbon derived from Spathodea campanulata flowers by Sujesh Sudarsan, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ramesh Vinayagam, Raja Selvaraj

“…These findings underscore the practical applicability of SCAC in real-world wastewater treatment, offering a promising solution for large-scale industrial applications.…”
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Synergistic impact of temperature and pore saturation on corrosion in carbonated reinforced concrete by Li Soon Wan, Mayuko Hirata, Toshinori Oyamoto, Tetsushi Kanda, Kang Hai Tan

“…To translate these findings into practical tools, multiple linear regression analysis yielded predictive equations relating temperature and pore saturation effects to corrosion rates. …”
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Successful satellite population management: Girnar wildlife sanctuary as a habitat for Asiatic lions by Mohan Ram, Aradhana Sahu, Nityanand Srivastava, Lahar Jhala, Yashpal Zala, Meena Venkataraman

“…Improved management practices were implemented in the satellite habitats, culminating in the declaration of Girnar forests as a legally protected wildlife sanctuary in 2008. …”
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Reconstruction of Random Structures Based on Generative Adversarial Networks: Statistical Variability of Mechanical and Morphological Properties by Mikhail Tashkinov, Yulia Pirogova, Evgeniy Kononov, Aleksandr Shalimov, Vadim V. Silberschmidt

“…The synthesis of random structures with nonrepeated geometry and predetermined mechanical properties is important for solving various practical problems. Geometric parameters of such artificially generated random structures can vary within certain limits compared to the training dataset, causing unpredicted fluctuations in their resulting mechanical response. …”
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Encapsulation of Gallic Acid with Acid-Modified Low Dextrose Equivalent Potato Starch Using Spray-and Freeze-Drying Techniques by Sepelevs Igor, Stepanova Valentina, Galoburda Ruta

“…Results showed that it is not practical to use freeze-drying for modelling encapsulation for food industry without a special necessity for protection of easily degradable chemical compounds. …”
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Cloud Computing Resource Scheduling Algorithm Based on Unsampled Collaborative Knowledge Graph Network by Haichuan Sun, Liang Gu, Chenni Dong, Xin Ma, Zeyu Liu, Zhenxi Li

“…Ensure the efficiency and practical application effectiveness of cloud computing resource scheduling algorithms.…”
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Cavitation and erosion effects on hydraulic performances of a submersible drainage pump by Md Rakibuzzaman, Sang-Ho Suh, Hyoung-Ho Kim, Md. Didarul Islam, Ling Zhou, Mahmoud A. El-Emam

“…Average efficiency improvements of 4–5 % can be achieved by optimizing the casing shape, though practical implementation is challenging. Optimizing the pump's flow path is essential for improving hydraulic performance and reducing erosion and cavitation.…”
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Exploring high-performance green innovation in China’s logistics companies: a TOE framework based on fsQCA by Shuhua Li, Jiaqi Zhu, Peixian Chen, Zhao Li, Caisheng Liao, Wei Feng

“…Moreover, the discoveries offer practical implications for firms and the government to improve green innovation performance within the logistics industry.…”
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Understanding the Impact of Salt Stress on Plant Pathogens Through Phenotypic and Transcriptomic Analysis by Hyejung Jung, Gil Han, Duyoung Lee, Hyun-Kyoung Jung, Young-Sam Kim, Hee Jeong Kong, Young-Ok Kim, Young-Su Seo, Jungwook Park

“…This study underscores practical implications for effectively understanding and controlling plant pathogens under future climate changes involving salt stress.…”
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Study on Air Void Characteristics and Hydraulic Characteristics of Porous Asphalt Concrete Based on Image Processing Technology by Zhanqi Wang, Jianguang Xie, Lei Gao, Yanping Liu, Kuan Li

“…The internal air voids in PA pavement are the main functional structure that determines its drainage performance. It is of great practical significance to find out the relationship between void drainage capacity and air voids. …”
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Monitoring Bone Healing: Integrating RF Sensing With AI by Ahmad Aldelemy, Ebenezer Adjei, Prince O. Siaw, Ali Al-Dulaimi, Viktor Doychinov, Nazar T. Ali, Rami Qahwaji, John G. Buckley, Pete Twigg, Raed A. Abd-Alhameed

“…This research lays a robust foundation for future advancements, including three-dimensional modelling and clinical validations, toward the practical implementation of non-invasive fracture monitoring systems.…”
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The power reliability event simulator tool (PRESTO): A novel approach to distribution system reliability analysis and applications by Sunhee Baik, Juan Pablo Carvallo, Galen L. Barbose, Will Gorman, Cesca Miller, Michael Spears

“…Our study demonstrates the practical applications of PRESTO, providing valuable insights into potential mitigation strategies including grid charging and optimizing battery size.© 2017 Elsevier Inc. …”
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Characteristic and Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacillus cereus Group Isolated from Food in Poland by Joanna Kowalska, Elżbieta Maćkiw, Dorota Korsak, Jacek Postupolski

“…This study delivers practical information on antibiotic resistance and the frequency of toxin genes among strains isolated from food.…”
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