Socio-Economic Requirements as a Fundament of Innovation in Food Packaging by Agnieszka Cholewa-Wójcik, Agnieszka Kawecka, Carlo Ingrao, Valentina Siracusa

“…Analysis of the results clearly shows that among all socio-economic needs and requirements posed to food packaging, safety is the most critical need for consumers. Other packaging properties such as convenience and legal requirements fulfillment are important. …”
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An Improved Maximum Power Point Approach for Temperature Variation in PV System Applications by Abdelkhalek Chellakhi, Said El Beid, Younes Abouelmahjoub

“…The improved MPPT method is fast and accurate to follow the maximum power point under critical temperature conditions without increasing the implementation complexity. …”
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Coexistence of Asymptomatic Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis and Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Case Report by Jia Q, Wang L, Tong X, Sun J, Fan H

“…Qingqing Jia,1,2,* Lian Wang,1,2,* Xiang Tong,1,2 Jibo Sun,1,2 Hong Fan1,2 1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China; 2State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hong Fan, Email fanhong@scu.edu.cnAbstract: We present a rare case of asymptomatic allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) concurrent with active pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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SFC-Based IoT Provisioning on a Hybrid Cloud-Fog Computing with a Minimized Latency by Dawit Asmero Atinafu, Muluneh Mekonnen Tulu

“…However, this approach delayed the response due to propagation delays in searching for a valid nearby node. Mission-critical service demands may not even be served at all. …”
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A feasibility study on bamboo – PLA composite lamina using the mechanics of composite materials by B. Vishwash, K.B. Sachidananda, N.D. Shivakumar

“…We found that there was a critical fibre volume percentage of 8.2 % and a minimal fibre volume fraction of 7.3 %. …”
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Evaluation of the Canal Transportation Following Glide Path Preparation with Different Rotary Systems: A Comparative Study by Mohsen Aminsobhani, Fatemeh Hamidzadeh, Arvin Rezaei Avval, Farid Merrikhi, Ehsan Sadri

“…Glide path preparation is suggested as a critical step to achieve ideal canal preparation. The present study is aimed at evaluating transportation at different levels of the canal following glide path preparation by five different path finders. …”
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Development of creative abilities of primary school students by means of project-based technologies in foreign countries by Y. Petrytsa

“…Studies that demonstrate the successful use of project-based technologies in foreign countries, namely: Finland, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Poland, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Germany, Japan, and methods that contribute to the development of creative and critical thinking in primary school students are analysed. …”
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E2F1 activates breast stromal fibroblasts and promotes their paracrine pro-carcinogenic effects by Layla A. Al-Kharashi, Falah H. Al-Mohanna, Abdelilah Aboussekhra, Abdelilah Abousekhra

“…Together, these findings indicate that the transciption factor E2F1 plays a critical role in the transactivation of breast stromal fibroblasts, and therefore could be a great therapeutic target for precision therapeutics of BC patients.…”
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A Review of the Engineering Properties of Metakaolin Based Concrete: Towards Combatting Chloride Attack in Coastal/Marine Structures by Deveshan L. Pillay, Oladimeji B. Olalusi, Paul O. Awoyera, Carlos Rondon, Ana María Echeverría, John Temitope Kolawole

“…This paper presents a critical review of the engineering properties of metakaolin (MK) based concrete exposed to chloride attack. …”
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How destination image and trust mediate e-WOM's impact on halal tourism intentions by Dian Prihardini Wibawa, Yanto Yanto, Ariandi Zulkarnain

“…These findings suggest that, while e-WOM fosters positive perceptions and trust, other factors are more critical in driving the halal tourism intention. Implications – This study provides valuable insights for tourism stakeholders, particularly in halal tourism, by highlighting the importance of managing e-WOM to enhance trust and image. …”
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Assessment of the Removable Orthodontic Treatment Outcome Using Peer Assessment Rating Index by Mohammed Hussain Saleh, Omar F. Chawshli, Rebin Ali Mohammed Amin

“…The proper selection of cases for Phase I orthodontic treatment is critical to the success of the treatment. Removable orthodontic appliances are useful for correction of minor abnormalities, especially in anterior region. …”
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A Smart Intelligence System for Hen Breed and Disease classification using Extra Tree classifier-based Ensemble Technique by Galib Muhammad Shahriar Himel, Md. Masudul Islam

“…The findings of this study represent a groundbreaking accomplishment in the realm of hen breed classification using machine learning, distinguishing this study as both state-of-the-art and pioneering. By addressing critical challenges in poultry farming, this research contributes not only to academic progress but also provides practical solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the poultry industry resulting in ease the farmers to be able to plan their farming business efficiently and to take measures in the correct time in case of diseases outbreak thus contributing to farmers, communities, and researchers.…”
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Neuronal Plasticity Associated with Burn Injury and Its Relevance for Perception and Management of Pain in Burn Patients by Terence J Coderre, Manon Choinière

“…Second, the progression of knowledge about the basic mechanisms underlying persistent and chronic pain is critically dependent on the increased understanding of the complexity of the symptoms experienced by pain patients. …”
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HOW TO ASSESS THE COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS? WHAT TO ASSESS? by V.G. Marichereda, A.P. Rogachevsky, M.M. Kashtalian, T.Ya. Moskalenko, N.M. Kashtalian

“…Understanding the links between these concepts is important for lecturers in order to be able to distinguish them and to use them correctly in planning and teaching their courses. Assessment is critical to effective teaching. It is important that assessment is carried out permanently and continuously during the knowledge teaching and learning. …”
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SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF AVIBACTERIUM PARAGALLINARUM INACTIVATION WITH FORMALDEHYDE AND THIOMERSAL by M. S. Firsova, V. A. Yevgrafova, A. V. Potekhin

“…The antigen produced using formaldehyde maintains high hemagglutination activity during storage that is critical for high quality vaccine production.…”
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Respiratory Failure due to Possible Donor-Derived Sporothrix schenckii Infection in a Lung Transplant Recipient by Nathan C. Bahr, Katherine Janssen, Joanne Billings, Gabriel Loor, Jaime S. Green

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COVID-19 vaccine for people who live and work in prisons worldwide: A scoping review. by Nasrul Ismail, Lara Tavoschi, Babak Moazen, Alicia Roselló, Emma Plugge

“…To help resolve this, we critically examine the extent, nature, and quality of extant literature regarding prioritisation of COVID-19 vaccinations for people who live and work in prisons. …”
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Validation of a composite outcome measure for inpatient psychiatry using scales from the interRAI-MH by Howard E. Barbaree, Christopher Perlman, Elke Ham, Gregory P. Brown, John P. Hirdes

“…BackgroundInpatient psychiatry is a critical service in a community-based care system for persons with serious mental illness (SMI). …”
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A low functional redundancy-based network slimming method for accelerating deep neural networks by Zheng Fang, Bo Yin

“…Deep neural networks (DNNs) have been widely criticized for their large parameters and computation demands, hindering deployment to edge and embedded devices. …”
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Nutrition Education and Vitamin D Supplementation Improving Nutrition Intake, Body Composition, and Vitamin D Status of Soccer Athlete by Weni Kurdanti, Agus Wijanarka, Mirza Hapsari Sakti Titis Penggalih

“…Body composition and somatotype are critical components of nutritional status. Biochemical indicators such as creatine kinase (CK) and vitamin D levels provide insights into the impact of training and diet on athletes. …”
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