Graph Evaluation and Review Technique for Emergency Logistics Distribution in Complex Environment by Lin Lu, Liguo Yang, Xiaochun Luo

“…The research on the distribution design of emergency logistics project has an important supporting role for the whole emergency rescue system. …”
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An Updated Model Does Not Reveal Sex Differences in Patellofemoral Joint Stress during Running by Laura Jacobson, C. Nathan Vannatta, Catherine Schuman, Thomas W. Kernozek

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The aim of this study was to examine sex differences in patellofemoral joint stress using an updated model to include estimates of quadriceps muscle force and sex-specific patellofemoral contact area. # Study Design Descriptive Laboratory Study # Methods Forty-five healthy recreational runners ran at a controlled speed down a 20-meter runway. …”
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Unveiling the Multifaceted Driving Mechanism of Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: A System Adaptation Perspective by Mengqi Yuan, Wenfei Zang, Long Li, Ziwei Yi

“…Through the lens of system adaptability, this study proposes a multifaceted model to examine the DT effectiveness and unveil the driving mechanism. (1) An extensive literature review, action research, and the nominal group technique identified 21 determinants, which were categorized into a technological–organizational–environmental (TOE) framework to analyze the construction industry’s DT determinants from multiple dimensions. (2) This research utilizes data from 272 respondents collected through field research, with a survey designed to measure the relationships among variables. (3) Structural equation modeling (SEM) through Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOSs) has been used to analyze the hypotheses and analyze the impact of determinants from various dimensions on DT and examine their influence pathways. …”
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The differential impacts of team diversity as variability versus atypicality on team effectiveness by Neelam Modi, Alina Lungeanu, Leslie DeChurch, Noshir Contractor

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The continuing search for a better mouse trap: Two tests of a practical, low-cost camera trap for detecting and observing small mammals. by Raymond D Dueser, John H Porter, Nancy D Moncrief

“…We also tested devices (barriers, runways) designed to reduce disturbance by mesopredators (e.g., raccoons). …”
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Pengaruh Penyuluhan Gizi Terhadap Perubahan Perilaku Kebiasaan Sarapan Pagi Murid SD Negeri 05 Solok Selatan Tahun 2016 by Dina Waldani, Rosfita Rasyid, Zulkarnain Agus

“…Jenis penelitian ini adalah Quasi Eksperiment dengan menggunakan rancangan one group pre and post test design. Sampel penelitian ini adalah 58 Murid SD Negeri 05 Solok Selatan dengan menggunakan instrument berupa penanyangan film/video tentang sarapan pagi dan kuesioner yang dianalisis secara univariat, bivariat dengan paired-samples t test dan multivariat dengan GLM repeated measures. …”
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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

“…Methods A phenomenological design was employed to conduct in-depth interviews with 19 purposively sampled medical herbalists. …”
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Minimization of entropy generation rate in methanol steam reforming reactor by Rui Kong, Shaojun Xia, Zhihui Xie, Yu Lin

“…The findings of the study may provide theoretical guidance for energy-efficient design and industrial application of MSR reactors.…”
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Retracted: Wuju Opera Cultural Creative Products and Research on Visual Image Under VR Technology by Yahong Wang, Xiaobing Hu

“…Wuju Opera is a form of Chinese traditional culture, and there are many visual elements that provide designers with a source of creativity. This research mainly discusses the development of cultural and creative products of Wuju Opera and the visual image under VR technology. …”
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On Explainability of Reinforcement Learning-Based Machine Learning Agents Trained with Proximal Policy Optimization That Utilizes Visual Sensor Data by Tomasz Hachaj, Marcin Piekarczyk

“…This estimation makes it possible to determine whether the network makes decisions as expected (decision-making is related to the model’s observation of objects belonging to different semantic classes in the environment) and to detect unexpected, seemingly chaotic behavior that might be, for example, the result of data bias, bad design of the reward function or insufficient generalization abilities of the model. …”
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Sequence-variable attention temporal convolutional network for volcanic lithology identification based on well logs by Hanlin Feng, Zitong Zhang, Chunlei Zhang, Chengcheng Zhong, Qiaoyu Ma

“…A novel Sequence-Variable Attention Mechanism module is designed to effectively extract features by adding the bidirectional attention mechanism, which comprises the sequence attention mechanism and the variable attention mechanism. …”
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Time travel of older people through virtual reality: a qualitative study by Leyla Muslu, Zeynep Karakuş, Ercan Asï, Rabia Bayindir, Zeynep Özer

“…Methods The study has qualitative descriptive design. The data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews with older people (n = 37). …”
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Hierarchical quantitative prediction of photovoltaic power generation depreciation expense based on matrix task prioritization considering uncertainty risk by Yinming Liu, Wengang Wang, Xiangyue Meng, Yuchen Zhang, Zhuyu Chen

“…According to the calculated risk value, a double-layer photovoltaic power generation cost planning model is constructed, the upper and lower objective functions of the model are determined, and the constraint conditions are designed; Obtain a cost planning objective function solution base on a matrix task prioritization method, and generating a prioritization table; Prediction of photovoltaic power generation depreciation expense based on long-short memory neural network for each solution in the sorting table. …”
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Evaluation of Solar Photosensitised River Water Treatment in the Caribbean by K. Tota-Maharaj, D. E. Meeroff

“…The prototype photochemical reactor was designed, constructed, and tested for the microbiological degradation of faecal coliform present in River Water. …”
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Infertility and Social Issue Have the Most Significant Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women in South India by L. Hariprasath, D. Selvakumar, V. Dharani, K. K. Durgalakshmi, V. G. Abilash, T. S. Gopenath, S. Nishu

“…Aim: In the present study, our major concern was to implement the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) Questionnaire on South Indian polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) women to assess the impact of various clinical features of polycystic ovary syndrome on the HRQOL of South Indian women diagnosed. Settings and Design: A total of 126 females in the first phase and 356 females in the second phase between the age group of 18–40 years characterised under the Rotterdam criteria were selected for the study. …”
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A New Model for Providing Cell-Free DNA and Risk Assessment for Chromosome Abnormalities in a Public Hospital Setting by Robert Wallerstein, Andrea Jelks, Matthew J. Garabedian

“…We present our experience implementing a novel program for cfDNA screening, emphasizing patient education, genetic counseling, and resource management. Study Design. Beginning in January 2013, we initiated a new patient care model in which high-risk patients for aneuploidy received genetic counseling at 12 weeks of gestation. …”
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Process analysis and multi-parameter optimization of 5052 aluminum alloy FSW based on thermo-mechanical coupling and Taguchi method by Yuanpeng Liu, Meixin Ge, Guang Zeng, Zhenghe Wang, Kun Chen, Xin Yin, Weibing Wang

“…Utilizing a thermo-mechanical model, the significance of rotational speed, welding speed, and indentation on the peak weld temperature is examined through Taguchi’s orthogonal experimental design. S/N ratio and ANOVA results show that the rotational speed has the most significant effect on the peak temperature of the weld, followed by the amount of indentation, and the welding speed has the smallest effect, the optimal combination of welding process parameters is determined as follows:the rotational speed is 1000 rpm, the amount of indentation is 0.15 mm, and the welding speed is 1 mm/s, the ultimate tensile strength of welded joints under the parameter combination is increased by more than 40%relative to the base material, and the yield strength is increased by 113.5%. …”
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Hydrothermal Synthesis of CuO Nanoparticles: Tailoring Morphology and Particle Size Variations for Enhanced Properties by Tijen Ennil Bektaş, Uğur Cengiz, Gürkan Akarken

“…Additionally, it serves as a crucial component in materials designed for lithium-ion electrodes. In this study, five different CuO nanoparticles were synthesized by simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method with various reaction temperatures and times in a teflon lined stainless steel autoclave. …”
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Sustainable Development of Water Resources Carrying Capacity Based on System Dynamics: A Case Study of Ganzhou City by WANG Xiaojun, YANG Huan, LI Zhenping, YAN Wenfeng, LAN Sijiao, DU Chao

“…As Ganzhou is the birthplace of Ganjiang River,Dongjiang River,and Beijiang River (“Three Rivers”),the security and sustainable development of its water resources are of great significance to the ecological security and sustainable development of both the Yangtze River Economic Belt downstream and the Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area.Thus,seeking the optimal sustainable development mode that Ganzhou's water resources can carry and ensuring the safety and sustainable use of those water resources are currently urgent issues to be solved.In this study,we employ the system dynamics method to build a system dynamics model of Ganzhou's water resources carrying capacity by analyzing its influencing factors and the system feedback loop and dividing the carrying capacity system into three sub-systems of social economy,water resources,and water environment.Moreover,four scenarios of normal development,economic priority,environmental priority,and comprehensive and coordinated development are designed to simulate Ganzhou's water resources carrying capacity during 2020—2035 and dynamically evaluate and simulatively predict its sustainable development capacity under each scenario.The results indicate that among the four scenarios,all the normal development and economic priority scenarios that sorely pursue the continuation of the current development status of social economy and the environmental priority scenario that protects water resources at the expense of social economy development fail to guarantee the sustainable development of water resources and social economy.In contrast,under the comprehensive and coordinated development mode,the chemical oxygen demand (COD) emissions will remain at a low level of 132 900 t by 2035 while economic development rises to a relatively high level,with GDP reaching 1 197.13 billion CNY.It follows that this mode not only ensures economic development but also takes into account the ecological environment.Therefore,the comprehensive and coordinated development scenario that comprehensively considers social economy development,environmental protection,and other factors is the optimal sustainable development mode that can be carried by water resources.…”
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PENGARUH MODIFIKASI ALAT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN TEKNIK DASAR PASSING BAWAH CABOR BOLA VOLI DI KLUB AREBA by Suryaman, Z Arifin, Asep Angga Permadi

“…Metode yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu experimen, dengan desain penelitian one group pretest – posttes design yang digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari suatu perlakuan terhadap subjek penelitian. …”
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