Estimation of Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing Rested on Bilayered Soil Profile Using FEM-AI-Coupled Techniques by Ahmed M. Ebid, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, M. Salah

“…In order to conduct the parametric analysis to investigate the effect of different soil layers, footing width and overburden pressure at foundation level on the ultimate bearing capacity sets of finite element models were prepared. This was executed using the following soil properties: soil type of top layer (from S1 to S6), soil type of bottom layer (from S1 to S6), strip footing width (B) (from 1.0 to 5.0 m), thickness of the top layer (h) (from 0.5 B to 1.0 B), overburden pressure σ′v (from 1.0 m to 3.0 m multiplied by the γ′t), and the parameters combination of each finite model in the set is randomly selected. …”
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Prevalence of appropriate feeding practices and nutritional status among infant and young children aged 0–23 Months attending public hospitals in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia, 2024... by Samuel Demissie Darcho, Feyisa Shasho Bayisa, Teshome Demis Nimani

“…It is recommended that early assessment of the nutritional status of infants and children, and all the necessary interventions, such as health education on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and meal preparation, should be given to mothers.…”
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Comparative Evaluation Of Postoperative Sensitivity Using Total-Etch Versus Self-Etch Bonding Techniques In Resin Composite Restorations: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Shahid Ahmad Marwat, Hassan Maqbool, Umair ul Haq, Zarnab Rizwan, Khadija Sajid, Shakeel Ur Rehman Khattak

“…Inc, Kyoto, Japan) used for cavity preparation. In Group A, 37% phosphoric acid etchant (3M, ESPE) was applied for 30 seconds, followed by rinsing and air-drying (triple syringe). …”
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Prognostic Significance of DNA Cytometry in Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix FIGO Stage IB and II by Hans Jürgen Grote, Nicolaus Friedrichs, Natalia Pomjanski, Helen Friderike Guhde, Olaf Reich, Alfred Böcking

“…DNA image cytometry was performed on cytologic specimens prepared by enzymatic cell separation from formalin‐fixed, paraffin‐embedded tissues. …”
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Characterization of the ligand-binding properties of odorant-binding protein 38 from Riptortus pedestris when interacting with soybean volatiles by Jianglong Guo, Panjing Liu, Xiaofang Zhang, Jingjie An, Yaofa Li, Tao Zhang, Zhanlin Gao

“…Recombinant RpedOBP38 was prepared by expressing it in E. coli BL21 (DE3) followed by its purification with a Ni-chelating affinity column. …”
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Assessment of Student IPEC Competency Using Observer-Based Evaluation in Didactic Interprofessional Education Activities by Jacqueline Zeeman, Kimberly Sanders, Tia Belvin, Philip Rodgers

“…I-CATIS can supplement and advance student self-evaluation data and inform didactic IPE curriculum development to ensure graduates are prepared and competent to practice in a collaborative healthcare environment. …”
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Factors associated with knowledge and practice regarding oxygen administration: A cross-sectional study among registered nurses working in wards and ICUs at Muhimbili National Hosp... by Magdalena S Kimario, Joel Seme Ambikile, Masunga K Iseselo

“…Healthcare institutions can benefit from implementing regular in-service training programs to address these knowledge and skills gaps and ensure that nurses are well-prepared for proper oxygen administration. Additionally, ongoing monitoring and support are essential to help translate improved knowledge into effective clinical practices.…”
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SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST CITIES FROM A DECONSTRUCTION PERSPECTIVE by Mojtaba Valibeigi, Faezeh Ashuri

“…The study used deductive content analysis in three steps, including preparation, organization, and final report or conclusion. …”
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Cognitive prehabilitation for geriatric patients undergoing elective surgery: a PRISMA-P-compliant protocol for a systematic review by Yu He, Nianyi Sun, Wenchen Zou, Anren Zhang, Xiaochai Han, Caitao Chen

“…This comprehensive systematic review will assess the effectiveness and safety of cognitive prehabilitation programmes prior to surgery on cognitive functional capacity and postoperative cognitive outcomes in geriatric patients undergoing elective surgery.Methods and analysis This protocol was prepared using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. …”
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Development of Stacked Long Short-Term Memory Neural Networks with Numerical Solutions for Wind Velocity Predictions by Chih-Chiang Wei

“…Therefore, we aimed to establish an accurate wind speed prediction model for future typhoons, allowing for better preparation to mitigate a typhoon’s toll on life and property. …”
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Comparative analysis of finishing and polishing procedures on gloss and color stability in bioactive dental resin composites by Fatin A Hasanain, Alaa Turkistani

“…A total of 20 samples per material were prepared and divided into four groups as per polishing protocol: Sof-Lex Diamond, Jiffy and TorVm polishing systems as well as a control group without polishing. …”
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Injectable Self-Assembling Procyanidin Nanospheres for Effective Osteoarthritis Treatment by Li G, He F, Feng J, Xu G, Wu C, Qiao Y, Liu Y, Chen H, Du P, Wang J

“…In an enzymolysis model of rat OA, PAs/PF127 nanospheres significantly reduce joint space swelling in the early stages of cartilage destruction and accelerate the formation of subchondral bone and cartilaginous surface.Implication: This study offers valuable insights into the preparation of novel PA nanospheres for effective repair of OA.Keywords: procyanidin, self-assembling nanospheres, injectable, osteoarthritis treatment…”
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Response of Teff (Eragrostis tef (Zucc) Trotter) to Seeding Rate and Methods of Sowing on Yield and Yield Attributes in a Subhumid Environment, Northern Ethiopia by Abraha Arefaine, Daniel Adhanom, Negasi Tekeste

“…Teff is a dominantly cultivated and stable crop in Ethiopia primarily grown for its grain which is used for preparing injera. In spite of its importance, the productivity is very low due to many factors among them, and poor agronomic practices are the major ones. …”
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Antioxidant Effects of Eugenol on Oxidative Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide in Islets of Langerhans Isolated from Male Mouse by Ali Akbar Oroojan, Narges Chenani, Marzieh An’aam

“…In this experimental study, adult Naval Medical Research Institute (NMRI) mice (20-25 g) were prepared. The collagenase digestion method was used for dissecting the islets of Langerhans. …”
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Structure, Immune and Anti-aging Activities of Capsular Polysaccharide Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum W1 by Yongjiao GAO, Kun WANG, Jing ZHAO, Feng ZUO

“…In this study, CPS was extracted and prepared by enzymatic hydrolysis. The absolute molecular weight, functional groups and monosaccharide composition of CPS were analyzed by gel permeation chromatography system, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and high performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Rectal versus vaginal progesterone administration for luteal phase support in the hormone replacement therapy frozen embryo transfer (HRT-FET) cycle: protocol for a non-inferiority... by Peter Humaidan, Birgit Alsbjerg

“…All patients are enrolled from a Danish public fertility clinic and randomised to one of two groups, with 305 patients receiving embryo transfer assigned to each group. Endometrial preparation includes 6 mg oestradiol daily. The intervention group receives rectally administered progesterone (400 mg/12 hours) and the control group receives vaginally administered progesterone (400 mg/12 hours). …”
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Self-reported meal planning practices among households in the Tshwane North area, Gauteng by Lindiwe J. Ncube, Mashudu Manafe, Reno E. Gordon

“…Therefore, interventions through practical sessions are recommended to improve household’s meal planning and meal preparation practices, including household’s cooking skills. …”
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Performance evaluation of HMA using recycled brick powder as filler with Superpave aggregate gradation by Tamiru Habte, Getachew Kebede, Agon Elmer, Anteneh Geremew

“…The RBP specific gravity and plastic index, were 2,66 and non-plastic, respectively. HMA specimens were prepared with conventional filler CSD in three proportions (4, 5, and 6 %) and eight bitumen contents from (3,0-6,5 %) with 5,0 % of CSD selected as the control mix. …”
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Differentiation of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Shigella flexneri</i> by Metabolite Profiles Obtained Using Gold Nanoparticles-Based Surface-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization... by Adrian Arendowski

“…Metabolite extracts from <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. flexneri</i> cells were prepared using liquid–liquid extraction in a chloroform–methanol–water system. …”
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Reconstruction of experimentally induced radial bone defect in rabbits by using acellular fish swim bladder and autologous bone marrow clot: Histopathological assessment by Noor A. Mahdi, Nadia H. Rija

“…In the fish swim bladder treated group (FSB group), the created bone defects were wrapped using a previously prepared acellular fish swim bladder (FSB) and sutured around the bone defects. …”
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