Grid-Forming Inverters: A Comparative Study of Different Control Strategies in Frequency and Time Domains by Nabil Mohammed, Harith Udawatte, Weihua Zhou, David J. Hill, Behrooz Bahrani

“…In conclusion, the evaluation of these control techniques in various operational scenarios reveals their strengths and weaknesses, offering valuable guidance for the selection of the most appropriate control technique to suit desired practical applications.…”
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Prediction of compressive strength and characteristics analysis of semi-flexible pavement desert sand grouting material based upon hybrid-BP neural network by Wenbang Zhu, Yuhang Li, Xiumei Zheng, Enze Hao, Dali Zhang, Zhen Wang

“…Evaluating the mechanical properties of desert sand grouting Material (DSGM) utilized in semi-flexible pavement within practical engineering applications is crucial for ensuring its safe utilization. …”
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Toward Resilient Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Care: A Qualitative Study Involving Afghan Refugee Women in Pakistan by Yasir Shafiq, Ameer Muhammad, Kantesh Kumar, Zabin Wajid Ali, Saba Noor, Zamir Hussain Suhag, Rehman Tahir, Abdullah Jan, Luca Ragazzoni, Francesco Barone-Adesi, Martina Valente

“…Findings: The study identified significant systemic barriers to accessing MNCH services, such as insufficient funding, inadequate health infrastructure, and discriminatory practices within the healthcare workforce. Additionally, community-level obstacles were prominent, including cultural and language differences, geographical isolation, and economic constraints. …”
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Enhanced Multi‐Objective Optimization Model for Bridge Performance Assessment and Prediction, Based on Improved PCA, K‐Means Clustering, and Kaplan–Meier Survival Algorithm by Chengzhong Gui, Zhi Duan, Zuwei Huang, Zhiguo Sun, Wei Qiao, Yu Cheng

“…A case study is conducted to validate the suggested comprehensive algorithms for a double‐layer truss arch combination bridge, which contributes to enhancing performance evaluation and predicting the most critical time for structural components and bridge system in the bridge management and maintenance practices. It should not be ignored that, the accuracy and reasonability of bridge structure system performance evaluation and prediction depend largely on the selection of target thresholds.…”
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Impact of a public health center nutrition education program on patients with type 2 diabetes in a primary care-based chronic disease management project: a pilot intervention study by Haerim Yang, Yoo Kyoung Park, Ji-hyun Lee, Hee-Sook Lim, Heejoon Baek, Hyejin Lee, Haeran Park, Pyunghwa Lee, Jooyoun Chung, Won Gyoung Kim

“…The participants attended the program comprising face-to-face basic, in-depth, and practical training sessions at the health center during the third, fifth, and seventh weeks, respectively. …”
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Neural Correlates of Social Touch Processing: An fMRI Study on Brain Functional Connectivity by Vladimir Khorev, Semen Kurkin, Larisa Mayorova, Galina Portnova, Anastasia Kushnir, Alexander Hramov

“…Gaining insight into these mechanisms could inform therapeutic approaches that utilize touch to mitigate stress and enhance mental health. From a practical standpoint, our results have significant implications for the development of sensory stimulation strategies for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness, sensory loss, autism spectrum disorders, or limited access to tactile interaction in their upper extremities.…”
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Characteristics of meteorology and freeze-thaw in high-latitude cold regions: a case study in Da Xing’anling, Northeast China (2022–2023) by Yunhu Shang, Yunhu Shang, Yapeng Cao, Yapeng Cao, Guoyu Li, Guoyu Li, Kai Gao, Kai Gao, Hang Zhang, Jie Sheng, Dun Chen, Dun Chen, Juncen Lin, Juncen Lin

“…Meteorological characteristics and freeze-thaw processes are crucial indicators guiding regional economic development and practical production. The Da Xing’anling Mountains, serving as a transitional zone between continuous permafrost and seasonal frozen ground in northeastern China’s high latitudes, understanding the meteorological parameters and freeze-thaw development patterns in this region can significantly enhance the accuracy of permafrost zoning maps and validate climate simulation models. …”
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Resident action in smart waste management during landfill disclosure transition: Insights from Yogyakarta's smart city initiatives by Sapta Suhardono, Chun-Hung Lee, Thi Thanh Thuy Phan, I Wayan Koko Suryawan

“…Strategic educational campaigns and adaptive communication tailored to local contexts enhance public engagement and sustainable practices. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of continuous learning and adaptive management, enabling urban planning frameworks to evolve in response to emerging challenges. …”
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Diagnosis of the current Moroccan cumin seeds, related production issues and recommended actions for its development by Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali, El Mustapha Sekkour, Ahmed Sabri, Eimad dine Tariq Bouhlali, Brahim Ouahzizi, Mohamed Hemmi, Kaoutar El Amraoui, Lalla laaziza Ichir, Adil Essarioui

“…Farmers employ various fertilizers and phytosanitary products, reflecting different levels of agricultural knowledge and practices. According to farmers, yields vary significantly, ranging from 0.5 to 11.5 q/ha, with an average of 3.7±2.4 q/ha across Morocco. …”
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Nutrient availability in tropical soils fertilized with sewage sludge and natural phosphate by Rodinei Facco Pegoraro, Jefferson Rodrigo Teixeira Silva, Leidivan Almeida Frazão, Regynaldo Arruda Sampaio, Silvana Ferreira Bicalho, Verônica Aparecida Santos Ferreira Soares

“…Conclusion:These improvements imply savings with mineral fertilizers and contribute to adopting conservationist and sustainable practices. The individual application of sewage sludge or its application with natural phosphate and elemental sulfur increased soil fertility and the nutrient availability rate in soils with different clay contents. …”
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Assessing the context within academic health institutions toward improving equity-based, community and patient-engaged research by Prajakta Adsul, Shannon Sanchez-Youngman, Elizabeth Dickson, Belkis Jacquez, Alena Kuhlemeier, Michael Muhammad, Katherine J. Briant, Bridgette Hempstead, Jason A. Mendoza, Lisa G. Rosas, Anisha Patel, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Tabia Akintobi, Paige Castro-Reyes, Lori Carter-Edwards, Nina Wallerstein

“…Conclusions Triangulating findings from this mixed-methods study revealed critical barriers which provide important targets for interventions to improving supportive policies and practices toward equity-based P/CenR. …”
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Spatial-temporal analysis of carbon benefit and land use for low-carbon development strategies in Shandong Province, China by Hui Wen, Ziyu Zhong, Xujie Kong, Jichun Wang, Renqiang Li, Zhaosheng Wang, Shulin Yu, Zhen Xu, Hexin Chen, Qi Zhu, Pan Wang, Jiaquan Duan, Yan Ren

“…This research not only contributes to existing literature by incorporating below-ground carbon storage but also provides valuable insights for policy and land management, with practical implications for promoting sustainable development and advancing efforts toward carbon neutrality.…”
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Cohort profile: Oxford Pain, Activity and Lifestyle (OPAL) Study, a prospective cohort study of older adults in England by Sarah E Lamb, Christian D Mallen, M Watson, Julie Bruce, S Dutton, S Petrou, Lesley Ward, Maria T Sanchez Santos, Esther Williamson, Angela Garrett, Alana Morris, O Conway, F Darton, D Hagan, D Haywood, A Hewitt, I Marian, L Nevay, P Nicolson, M Slark, K Vadher, E Williamson, N Arden, K Barker, G Collins, J Fairbank, J Fitch, D French, F Griffiths, Z Hanson, C Hutchinson

“…In total, 5409 individuals (42.1% of eligible participants) from 35 general practices in England agreed to participate between 2016 and 2018. …”
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Social determinants of oral health in an indigenous community of Chile: preliminary data of a mixed qualitative and quantitative study by Cynthia Cantarutti, Gerardo Yévenes, Agueda Muñoz-del-Carpio-Toia, Daniela Adorno-Farias, Ricardo Fernández-Ramires, Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Jean Nunes dos Santos, Ignacio Molina-Ávila, Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada

“…Abstract Introduction Certain aspects of indigenous communities, such as cultural practices and access to care, have been discussed as potential determinants of oral health. …”
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Favorable Nonclinical Safety Profile of RSVpreF Bivalent Vaccine in Rats and Rabbits by Jun Zhou, Christopher J. Bowman, Vicki R. Markiewicz, Balasubramanian Manickam, Emily Gomme, Rani S. Sellers, Cynthia M. Rohde

“…Study designs and parameters evaluated in these studies were consistent with principles and practices as outlined in relevant regulatory guidelines. …”
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Migrant Health Country Profile tool (MHCP-t) for transforming health data collection and surveillance in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region: tool development protocol... by Farah Seedat, Bouchra Assarag, Kolitha Wickramage, Sally Hargreaves, Ana Requena-Mendez, Dominik Zenner, Anna Deal, Stella Evangelidou, Oumnia Bouaddi, Moudrick Abdellatifi, Hassan Edries, Eman Elafef, Taha Maatoug, Anissa Ouahchi, Sara Arias, Adel Abdelkhalek, Ibrahim Ahmed Bani, Kenza Hassouni, Mahmoud Hilali, Mohamed Khalis, Wejdene Mansour, Ali Mtiraoui, Hassan Chrifi, Mohamed Douagi, Abdedayem Khelifi

“…The revised indicators will be entered into an electronic data capture system and the tool will be pilot-tested by applying a mixed-methods process evaluation to examine its relevance, comprehensiveness, comprehensibility and other practical issues, such as completion time and ease of responding. …”
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Multi-thermal recovery layout for a sustainable power and cooling production by biomass-based multi-generation system: Techno-economic-environmental analysis and ANN-GA optimizatio... by Ma Zihao, Naeim Farouk, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Azher M. Abed, Sarminah Samad, Samah G. Babiker, Iskandar Shernazarov, Ahmed Hendy, Ahmad Almadhor, Belgacem Bouallegue, Abdul Rahman Afzal

“…Extensive evaluations, including techno-economic and environmental analyses, confirm the system's practicality and potential for future commercial application. …”
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Seed Protein Content Estimation with Bench-Top Hyperspectral Imaging and Attentive Convolutional Neural Network Models by Imran Said, Vasit Sagan, Kyle T. Peterson, Haireti Alifu, Abuduwanli Maiwulanjiang, Abby Stylianou, Omar Al Akkad, Supria Sarkar, Noor Al Shakarji

“…This study’s findings highlight the significant potential of hyperspectral imaging and machine learning techniques for advancing precision breeding practices, optimizing seed sorting processes, and enabling targeted agricultural input applications.…”
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A state of the art review on geotechnical reinforcement with end life tires by M. Shariati, M. Afrazi, H. Kamyab, S. Rouhanifar, E. Toghroli, M. Safa, Sh. Chelliapan, H. Afrazi

“…Through a comprehensive synthesis of research findings and practical implications, this review aims to provide a deep understanding of the potential of scrap tires in geotechnical engineering. …”
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Risk of stroke associated with proton pump inhibitor use among individuals with and without pre-existing cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammed Shabil, Bijaya K. Padhi, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Soumya V. Menon, Mandeep Kaur, Mukesh Kumari, Puneet Sudan, K. Satyam Naidu, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Sarvesh Rustagi, Divya Sharma, Mithhil Arora, Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Edward Mawejje, Prakasini Satapathy, Sanjit Sah

“…Clinical decision-making should consider individual patient risk profiles, and further high-quality studies are needed to guide safer PPI prescribing practices.…”
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