Time Domain Equalization and Digital Back-Propagation Method-Based Receiver for Fiber Optic Communication Systems by Fazal Muhammad, Farman Ali, Usman Habib, Muhammad Usman, Imran Khan, Sunghwan Kim

“…In this paper, digital signal processing- (DSP-) assisted dispersion and nonlinear compensation techniques are presented to compensate for physical layer impairments including OFCD, PMD, and POaN. …”
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Unlocking Biochar’s Potential: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Remediation of Heavy Metal Stress in Tobacco Plants by Abdul Ghaffar Shar, Leyi Zhang, Anzhi Lu, Munib Ahmad, Muhammad Saqib, Sadam Hussain, Usman Zulfiqar, Pingping Wang, Lixin Zhang, Mehdi Rahimi

“…Under biochar application, metal adsorption primarily occurs through physical adsorption, where metal ions are trapped within the pores of the biochar. …”
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Contemporary Approaches to the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Boris D. Starostin

“…Nonmedical GERD treatment should be based on the reduction of body weight by decreasing the calorie intake and its proper distribution throughout the day, as well as by increasing the level of physical activity. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used as the main class of drugs for reflux esophagitis and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), as well as in cases when the disease is characterized by certain specific features (e.g., the presence of night symptoms) and extraesophageal manifestations. …”
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Biochar application to soils can regulate soil phosphorus availability: a review by Lixin Zhang, Lei Chang, Huijia Liu, María de Jesús Puy Alquiza, Yuefen Li

“…Shifting to mechanisms, biochar application not only directly increases the available phosphorus (AP) content of soil, but also indirectly influences soil P availability via changes in soil physical, chemical, and biological properties. To summarize, biochar application can affect soil P availability to different degrees through direct or indirect pathways. …”
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Performance and Emission Characteristics of Pyrolysis Oil Obtained from Neem de Oiled Cake and Waste Polystyrene in a Compression Ignition Engine by D. Raguraman, Aditya Kumar, S. Prasanna Raj Yadav, Pandurang Y. Patil, J. Samson Isaac, C. Sowmya Dhanalakshmi, P. Madhu, J. Isaac JoshuaRamesh Lalvani

“…The raw pyrolysis oil and its different blends were tested for their physical and chemical characteristics in order to find their suitability. …”
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A Case of Noncompaction at All Segments of Both Right and Left Ventricles by Ali Pourmoghaddas, Reihaneh Zavar, Mohaddeseh Behjati

“…He was born full term with birth weight = 1250 grams. On physical examination. A systolic murmur (II/VI) at left sternal border was heard. …”
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Investigation of The Relationship Between Healthy Life Style Behaviors and Body Mass Index of Universıty Students by Ramazan Bayer, Serkan Düz, Rabia Hürrem Özdurak Sıngın

“…Results: The most important finding of the study is that inadequate physical activity and irregular dietary habits affect stress level of the students. …”
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Features of the course and treatment of low back pain in patients with reduced bone mineral density by N. M. Shuba, T. S. Tsymbaliuk, A. S. Krylova, T. D. Voronova

“…Our study showed that patients with low bone mineral density had a more severe course of low back pain: more intense inflammation, worse psycho-emotional state, physical activity and quality of life compared to people with normal BMD. …”
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An observational study on digital addiction among school-going children of adolescent age group by Katyayani Kolli, Sai Kiran Pasupula, Vaddadi Venkat Kiran, Vishnu Gopinadhan Nair, BR Sandra, Neeli Uma Jyothi

“…Background: Behavioral addiction is a form of addiction that involves a compulsion to engage in a rewarding nonsubstance-related behavior called a natural reward, despite any adverse consequences to the person’s physical, mental, social, or financial well-being. …”
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Analysis of scattered supernatant patterns in Tehran urban complex Emphasizing on the approaches of the urban management system by Sogand Yousefi azarabarghani, Hamid Majedi, Zahra Sadat Saeideh Zarabadi

“…In order to achieve the objectives of the study, three types of measurement models were used depending on the subject and variables of the study. In this regard, physical continuity in Tehran urban complex through Shannon entropy model, functional continuity through network analysis model (investigation of habitat and flow points and distribution and land use composition) and poor urban slope growth using Helder model The measurement is located. …”
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The North–South transport corridor project in the context of foreign economic interests of Belarus by Alexander A. Prikhodko

“…The author concludes that Minsk should not be expected to make significant efforts within the framework of the project due to the fact that: a) the dynamics and volumes of Belarusian supplies in monetary and physical terms to the countries of the «far arc» are unstable and still fairly modest in the total volume of exports of the republic; b) significant additional growth in both the volume and range of Belarusian goods to countries along the North–South corridor is not expected in the foreseeable future, as the thesis of Minsk reaching the limits of the «export maneuver» seems increasingly convincing. …”
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The value attitude of a person to their psychological health: approaches to the definition by V. M. Miniyarov, A. A. Shakurova

“…Firstly, the characteristic “health” was highlighted which is a state of the body characterised by internal comfort providing various functions of vital activity, creating mental, social and physical well-being that forms the basis of life quality. …”
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Upcycling supercritical-CO2-defatted tiger nut milk Co-products into pork burgers: A sustainable fat replacer with enhanced quality properties by Raquel Lucas-González, Carmen Botella-Martínez, Manuel Salgado-Ramos, Noelia Pallarés, Pedro V. Martínez-Culebras, Francisco J. Barba, Juana Fernández-López

“…The study aimed to develop pork burgers with different concentrations of supercritical-CO2 (29.5 MPa, 45.8 °C) defatted tiger nut milk co-products (DTNC) and evaluate their stability, chemical composition, and physical properties. DTNC are rich in fiber and minerals, and their addition to pork burgers resulted in reduced fat content while increasing fiber, magnesium, and potassium in a concentration-dependent manner. …”
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An Environmentally Adaptive CRO-SL Algorithm Based on Dynamic Agents for the Channel Assignment Problem in Wireless Networks by Antonio J. Romero-Barrera, Luis Cruz-Piris, Marino Tejedor-Romero, Jose Manuel Gimenez-Guzman, Ivan Marsa-Maestre

“…The performance of the complete network depends on the interference and noise among the different clusters of devices and the obstacles or elements placed in the physical transmission space. To address the CAP, a new environmentally adaptive approach is proposed for the Coral Reefs Optimization with Substrate Layers (CRO-SL) algorithm, introducing new environmental agents: algae (representing tabu positions) and ocean water acidification (lowering fitness thresholds). …”
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Assessment of the Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Food Addiction and Food Preferences in Young Adults by Cansu Bekar, Feray Gençer Bingöl, Sümeyye Kemaneci, Mustafa Özgür

“…The rate of smoking in participants who did not consume alcohol was lower than those who consumed 0–1 unit and ≥1 unit of alcohol (p < .001). The rate of physical activity in participants who consumed alcohol was higher than those who did not consume (p =.009). …”
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Malay Version of Nijmegen Cochlear Implant Questionnaire and Quality of Life of Patients with Post-lingual Deafness by Mark PAUL, Asma ABDULLAH, Noor Dina HASHIM, Nur Fadhilah Megat ISMAIL, Shamsul Azhar SHAH

“…Conclusions: The NCIQ-M is a consistent and reliable subjective questionnaire to determine the QOL of CI users concerning physical, psychological, and social functioning.…”
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Smartphone adapters for flexible Nasolaryngoscopy: a systematic review by A. E. Quimby, S. Kohlert, L. Caulley, M. Bromwich

“…Abstract Background Flexible nasolaryngoscopy is an essential component of the otolaryngological physical exam. Historically, the ability to create and share video recordings of these endoscopic exams has been limited by poor mobility of fixed endoscopy towers. …”
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Acceptability of Children Road Safety Education in Pakistan: A Mixed-Method Approach to Exploring Parents’ and Teachers’ Perspectives by Imran Nawaz, Ariane Cuenen, Geert Wets, Davy Janssens

“…Parents favour a mixed approach to RSE delivery, combining online and physical formats, and prefer short, frequent sessions for their children. …”
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Decolonisation and Downshift-Knowledge Reproduction in Africa by Adegbite Simon Aboluwoye

“… Colonialism established a system of racial oppression, both mentally and physically, by impeding pre-colonial African education, which was originally intended to reflect the realities of pre-colonial African societies. …”
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Cognitive Distortions and Decision-Making in Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review by Marta Badenes-Sastre, Patricia Medinilla-Tena, Chelsea M. Spencer, Francisca Expósito

“…Objective: Exposing women to intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a risk to their physical and mental health, necessitating that they leave the relationship. …”
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