A non-metallic PEEK topology optimization reconstruction implant for large mandibular continuity defects, validated using the MANDYBILATOR apparatus by Bram B. J. Merema, Frederik K. L. Spijkervet, Joep Kraeima, Max J. H. Witjes

“…This may potentially lead to optimised patient-specific reconstructions, with the implants matching the bone’s stiffness and possessing radiolucent properties which are useful for radiographic follow-ups and radiotherapy. …”
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Exploring the contribution of integrated healthcare practices to malaria control in Ghana: perspectives of medical herbalists by Irene G. Ampomah, Susan Devine, Genevieve A. Ampomah, Theophilus I. Emeto

“…Conclusion Although national and health system-based challenges have thwarted the importance of integration on malaria control, medical herbalists feel optimistic about the intervention. To optimise the effectiveness of integrated healthcare in controlling malaria in Ghana would require policy modification and implementation. …”
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Enhancing Thermal-Hydraulic Modelling in Dual Fluid Reactor Demonstrator: The Impact of Variable Turbulent Prandtl Number by Hisham Elgendy, Sławomir Kubacki, Konrad Czerski

“…Future work will apply this modelling approach to more complex geometries and flow scenarios to optimise thermal-hydraulic performance.…”
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Prospects and directions of diversification of oilseed group crops by Valentyna Gamayunova, Lyubov Khonenko, Vira Mykolaichuk, Anna Kuvshinova

“…According to the results, the use of an optimised nutrition system and a combined protection system increases the yield of sunflower seeds by 15%, the quality of oil by 10%, and the use of innovative elements for growing flax increases the oil content of seeds by 8%. …”
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Very Short-Term Blackout Prediction for Grid-Tied PV Systems Operating in Low Reliability Weak Electric Grids of Developing Countries by Benson H. Mbuya, Aleksandar Dimovski, Marco Merlo, Thomas Kivevele

“…The model was composed of an adaptive similar day (ASD) module that predicts 15 minutes ahead from a sliding window lookup table spanning 2 weeks prior to the prediction target day, after which ASD prediction was fused with RF prediction, giving a final optimised RF-ASD blackout prediction model. Furthermore, the efficacy analysis of the short-term blackout prediction of the formulated RF, ASD, and RF-ASD regression and classification algorithms was compared. …”
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Exceeding expectations: A study on human resource management implementation in construction organisations by Munodani Chapano, Chux G. Iwu

“…Motivation of the study: The reason for this study was that a paucity of empirical research on the implementation of HRM practices makes it difficult to provide recommendations about HRM to optimise performance in construction organisations. …”
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Psycholinguistic analysis of persuasive effectiveness in court speeches: theoretical foundations and linguistic aspects by O. P. Lyaska, V. S. Kshevetskyi

“…Therefore, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of language in court proceedings and opens up new opportunities for improving legal practice by optimising language strategies.…”
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A Phage‐Based Approach to Identify Antivirulence Inhibitors of Bacterial Type IV Pili by Tori M. Shimozono, Nancy J. Vogelaar, Megan T. O'Hara, Zhaomin Yang

“…Screening of a library of 2168 compounds using an optimised protocol led to the identification of tuspetinib, based on its deterrence of the lysis of P. aeruginosa by φKMV. …”
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Concepts and metrics of clinician attention: a scoping review protocol by Mark J Kissler, Katherine Kissler, Samuel C Porter, Angela Keniston, Katherine Jankousky, Marisha Burden

“…We anticipate results will identify diverse ways of conceptualising clinician attention and will provide a foundation for developing additional metrics and study methods to optimise attention in the clinical environment. We will disseminate results through journals and conferences and coordinate with colleagues doing work in adjacent fields.…”
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A multimodal multistream multilevel fusion network for finger joint angle estimation with hybrid sEMG and FMG sensing by Zhouping Chen, Mohamed Amin Gouda, Longcheng Ji, Hong Wang

“…A cross-stream interaction (CSI) block is added between the GRU networks to focus on important information in the prediction and optimise the learning process and representation capability by facilitating information interaction among branch networks. …”
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The influence of psychological characteristics of a personality on the tactics of forensic psychiatric examination by O. P. Makarova

“…Understanding the psychological characteristics of the defendant's personality allows the expert to: optimise the examination methodology, i.e. the choice of research methods and tactics of interviewing the defendant depends on his/her psychological characteristics; increase the objectivity and reliability of expert opinions, i.e. the expert must take into account the possible influence of psychological characteristics on the defendant's behaviour and answers; avoid mistakes and bias in the examination (the expert must be objective and impartial). …”
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Bat Cave Vulnerability Index 3.0 (BCVI-S): An integrative and scalable tool to prioritise bat caves for conservation by Krizler C. Tanalgo, Alice Catherine Hughes

“…We calibrated the Bat Cave Vulnerability Index 3.0 (BCVI-S) and its indicators to optimise the scalability and applicability of the index in wider contexts by improving the calculations of Biotic Potential and the use of more standardised remotely sensed data to obtain Biotic Vulnerability based on landscape features. …”
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A review of electric vehicle technology: Architectures, battery technology and its management system, relevant standards, application of artificial intelligence, cyber security, an... by Vincent M. Macharia, Vijay K. Garg, Dinesh Kumar

“…This article comprehensively reviews the components and advances in the various technologies employed in electric vehicles to achieve efficiency in motion and optimise energy management in electric vehicles. This article gives an analysis of the current EV scenario globally. …”
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Effect of Boron Carbide Particles Addition on the Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Aluminium Alloy Composites by null Ravindra, M. Rajesh, K. Dilip Kumar, Mamunuri Sailender, G. Pathalinga Prasad, N. Nagaraj, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

“…., two-stage stir casting to optimise wettability and distribution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilised to examine the microstructure, and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was utilised to determine the elemental make-up. …”
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Food insecurity confrontation by pastoralist and agrarian communities in South Omo Zone, Ethiopia: a facility-based qualitative study by Mintesinot Melka Gujo, Lebitsi Maud Modiba

“…Tailored intervention is highly demanding to implement policies to stabilise food supply chains and mitigate food shortages in both agrarian and pastoralist areas, invest in modern agricultural technologies to boost productivity, encourage the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices to help farmers adapt to changing weather patterns, optimise the productive use of available farmland, promote income-generating activities, and diversify livelihoods to alleviate income constraints and improve food security.…”
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Board Gender Diversity and Risk Management in Corporate Financing: A Study on Debt Structure and Financial Decision-Making by Davood Askarany, Soleil Jafari, Azam Pouryousof, Sona Habibi, Hassan Yazdifar

“…It also offers practical implications for firms seeking to optimise their debt structures while maintaining sound risk management practices.…”
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Peculiarities of some law enforcement agencies’s activities: national and foreign experience by K. O. Tokarieva, M. V. Golub

“…It has been determined that the MIA system reform is aimed at improving and optimising its structure, organising activities with a view to combating crime and corruption, timely detection of collaboration and prevention of threats to Ukraine’s external and internal security, and improving the level of protection of citizens' rights and freedoms and prevention of offences. …”
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LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION by Ivett STUMPF-TAMÁS, Marianna MÓRÉ

“…In addition, succession planning can also serve as a strategic tool for the organisation, providing an opportunity to rethink and optimise organisational structure and processes. This can ensure not only the smooth filling of management positions, but also the long-term growth and competitiveness of the organisation. …”
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The epidemiological and economic burden of diabetes in Ghana: A scoping review to inform health technology assessment. by Joseph Kazibwe, Mohamed Gad, Emmanuella Abassah-Konadu, Ivy Amankwah, Richmond Owusu, Godwin Gulbi, Sergio Torres-Rueda, Brian Asare, Anna Vassall, Francis Ruiz

“…The aim of this study is to identify, map and estimate the burden of diabetes in Ghana, which is essential for optimising NCD country policy and understanding existing knowledge gaps to guide future research in this area. …”
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A phase factor generation using RNNs deep learning algorithm-based PTS method for PAPR reduction of beyond 5G FBMC waveform by Aziz Nanthaamornphong, Nishant Gaur, Lakshmana Phaneendra Maguluri, Arun Kumar

“…It is also noticeable that by adding more sub-blocks and phase parameters, PAPR can be further optimised.…”
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