Overlying Strata Movement Laws Induced by Longwall Mining of Deep Buried Coal Seam with Superhigh-Water Material Backfilling Technology by Fangtian Wang, Qi Ma, Gang Li, Chengguo Wu, Guangli Guo

“…Since underground mine pressure behavior and overlying strata movement are influenced by the backfilling strength and backfilling rates, rational design of backfilling parameters is key to realize the green mining of deep buried coal seams. …”
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A New Trend in Cryptographic Information Security for Industry 5.0: A Systematic Review by Zaffar Ahmed Shaikh, Fahima Hajjej, Yeter Demir Uslu, Serhat Yuksel, Hasan Dincer, Roobaea Alroobaea, Abdullah M. Baqasah, Uma Chinta

“…At the end of this systematic review, we investigated a few open research problems and mentioned those that are involved in the design of cryptographic re-encryption enabled IS for future Industry 5.0 developments.…”
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GCFR Coupled Neutronic and Thermal-Fluid-Dynamics Analyses for a Core Containing Minor Actinides by Diego Castelliti, Eleonora Bomboni, Nicola Cerullo, Guglielmo Lomonaco, Carlo Parisi

“…Among the six Gen-IV reactor designs, the Gas Cooled Fast Reactor (GCFR) uses a direct-cycle helium turbine for electricity generation and for a CO2-free thermochemical production of hydrogen. …”
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Backward erosion piping mechanism in dike foundations with and without landside blanket layers: numerical simulation of size effects by Qiuling Yao, Xiping Yan, Zebin Wu, Huiqing Hao, Meihong Ma, Meihong Ma

“…These findings offer valuable insights for designing more resilient dike systems and improving flood protection strategies.…”
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The Initial Assessment of Daily Insulin Dose in Chinese Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes by Jing Ma, Huan Zhou, Hua Xu, Xie Chen, Xiangyu Teng, Qianjing Liu, Wei Liu

“…However, there was no study about assessment of the initial insulin dosage in new onset Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes. Research Design and Methods. 65 newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes (39 males/26 females; HbA1c ≥ 11.80 ± 0.22%) were investigated. …”
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Delphi Consensus on the Management of Spanish Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain Treated with Botulinum Toxin A: Result Study by Carlos Cordero-García, Irene de Torres, Jacobo Formigo-Couceiro, Lluis Guirao, Mª Dolores Romero-Torres, Sergio Otero-Villaverde, Alberto Herrera, Cristina Santa, Antonio Mena-Rodriguez

“…A multicenter Delphi study was conducted using an online survey designed by a committee of experts with at least 10 years of experience in post-stroke HSP management with BoNT-A in Spain. …”
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Dual functional hydrogel of osteoclastic-inhibition and osteogenic-stimulation for osteoporotic bone defect regeneration by Lei Yu, Wentao Wang, Chang Lv, Qian Chen, Peng Yang, Zhenrong Qi, Haomiao Yu, Ruiqi Cao, Wenhao Li, Yi Qin, Gaoran Ge, Peilai Liu, Lixin Zhu, Houyi Sun, Dechun Geng, Liang Zhang

“…Despite the development of various polymer scaffolds for bone defect repair, achieving effective regeneration in osteoporotic bones—especially when combined with osteoporosis medications—remains difficult. In this study, we designed a drug delivery system composed of mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG) and photo-crosslinked hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA). …”
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Automated Volumetric Milling Area Planning for Acoustic Neuroma Surgery via Evolutionary Multi-Objective Optimization by Sheng Yang, Haowei Li, Peihai Zhang, Wenqing Yan, Zhe Zhao, Hui Ding, Guangzhi Wang

“…Finally, a multi-objective optimization algorithm is used to achieve a Pareto-optimal design. Compared with manual planning on six volumes, our method reduced the potential damage to the scala vestibuli by 29.8%, improved the milling boundary smoothness by 78.3%, and increased target accessibility by 26.4%. …”
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Understanding Global Defense Budgeting Dynamics: A Systematic Literature Review on Economic and Geopolitical Factors by Muchamad Bachtiar, Irdam Ahmad, Zainal Abidin Sahabuddin, Trismadi

“…Purpose: This study aims to analyze the intricate factors shaping military expenditures globally, with a focus on understanding the role of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, geopolitical tensions, and international political dynamics. Design/methodology/approach: The research employs a systematic literature review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA protocol to synthesize insights from existing studies. …”
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A practical strategy of electrospun fibers of polystyrene/cellulose acetate blend for atmospheric water harvesting by Somoweldeen Abosedira, Moataz Soliman, Shaker Ebrahim, Eman Fadl, Marwa Khalil

“…To enhance the effectiveness of atmospheric water collection, a thermoelectric device (Peltier) in a new well-designed sealed chamber was employed. The efficiency of blended fibers of ratio 1:2 for CA/PS accomplished a collected water of 61.9 mg/cm2.hr with a contact angle of 124.7°.…”
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Coping with Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Resilience and Mental Health Among Latino Day Laborers by Sylvia A. Ayieko, John Atkinson, Anna Llamas, Maria E. Fernandez-Esquer

“…Using a cross-sectional study design, we examine the association between situational stressors, mental health, and resilience among LDLs during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Interrupted time series datasets from studies investigating the impact of interventions or exposures in public health and social science: a data note by Simon L Turner, Elizabeth Korevaar, Amalia Karahalios, Andrew B Forbes, Joanne E McKenzie

“…Abstract Objectives The interrupted time series (ITS) design is commonly used to investigate the impact of an intervention or exposure in public health. …”
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The effect of focused reappraisal strategies on emotional intensity by Karol J. WILD, Andrei R. COSTEA, Sebastian „ PINTEA, Bianca MACAVEI, Oana Cătălina FODOR, Adrian N. OPRE

“…Based on our experimental design, images from NAPS were used as positive and negative emotional stimuli. …”
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Graphological Deviation: A Defamiliarizing Trope in Timothy Wangusa’s Poetry by Arineitwe, Evaristo

“…The researcher used a textual analysis method and a descriptive research design in an attempt to explicate and make sense of the variable of graphological deviation. …”
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Reasons for Poor Performance in English at the End of Senior Four Exams Among Selected Schools in Kambuga Town Council Kanungu District. by Mugisha, Derek

“…A descriptive research design was used and data was collected using questionnaires. …”
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Innovation and market orientation in smallholder pig production: by Okello, Daniel Micheal Okello, Odongo, Walter, Aliro, Tonny, Owiny, David Okello, Ndyomugyenyi, Elly Kurobuza

“…Purpose – This study aims to assess the relationship between market orientation and innovation while accounting for the use of purchased feeds and access to veterinary services. Design/methodology/approach – This study used primary data collected from a cross-section of smallholder pig farmers in northern Uganda. …”
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Examining the Effect of Tax Reforms on Revenue Collection Performance in Uganda: by Turyaheebwa, Paul, Kaaya, Siraje, Turyahebwa, Abanis, Sunday, Arthur

“…The research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing a cross-sectional survey design to collect data from 350 active taxpayers across various industries in the Greater Mbarara region. …”
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Training Psychological Skills: Efficacy and Assessment of a Nonclinical Psychological Sports Coaching E-Intervention for Young Elite Athletes by Raphaël Bonetti, Fabienne Crettaz von Rotten, Denis Hauw

“…Study 2 subsequently focused on quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring the program's design met the practical needs of young athletes while fostering sustainable engagement. …”
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