Rheological Evaluation of Modified Bitumen by EVA and Crumb Rubber Using RSM Optimization by Mohamad H. Dehnad, Behrouz Damyar, Hossein Z. Farahani

“…In this regard, to evaluate at high temperatures, a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) test was performed, and G∗/sinδ index was examined on bitumen samples after aging. …”
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Short- and long-term complications of bariatric surgery by Miguel Licea Videaux, Roberto Santana Caballero, Jesús Javier Sánchez Mata, Isabel García Morales, Dania Piñeiro Pérez, Daryl Rodríguez Denis

“…A bibliographic review of case reports and series, as well as bibliographic reviews was carried out; in English, Spanish and Portuguese, published from January 2005 to November 2022, in national and international journals indexed in recognized databases. The keywords used were: laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery and postoperative complications. …”
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Adaptive Heterogeneous Autoregressive Models of Realized Volatility Based on a Genetic Algorithm by Hui Qu, Ping Ji

“…Moving window tests with five-minute returns of the CSI 300 index indicate that the (1,5,22) structure originally proposed for American stock markets is not the best choice for Chinese stock markets, and Chinese stock markets’ heterogeneous structure does vary over time. …”
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Pagophagia-Induced Hyponatremia: An Unusual Case by Aydanur Akbaba, Mustafa Bogan, Ceren Karakeçili, Fatma Boğan, Hasan Sultanoglu

“…In 2017, he experienced hyponatremia due to pagophagia and a salt-free diet. At the index episode of hyponatremia, he experienced confusion, drowsiness, and sleepiness. …”
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Analysis of Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) Protein Concentrate for Possible Use as Supplementary Protein by José Jaimes-Morales, Yesid A. Marrugo-Ligardo, Diofanor Acevedo-Correa

“…Amino acid profiling was performed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Protein quality index evaluation tests were also performed on preschool children and adults. …”
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Digital entrepreneurial ecosystem and female entrepreneurial activity by Yangjie Huang, Jiali Zhang, Ying Xu, Yue Yuan, Mengting Zhang, Leilei Huang

“…Methodologically, it combines Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA) and fsQCA, using data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2022 and the 2018 Global Digital Economy Development Index Report. The research identifies key Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystem configurations that foster high levels of female entrepreneurial activity, characterized by varying societal norms and support systems. …”
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Dimensional Model for Estimating Factors influencing Childhood Obesity: Path Analysis Based Modeling by Maryam Kheirollahpour, Shamarina Shohaimi

“…Finally, a comprehensive model was devised to show how these factors relate to each other as well as to the body mass index (BMI) of the children simultaneously. Concerning the methodology of the current study, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to reveal the hidden (secondary) effect of socioeconomic factors on feeding practice and ultimately on the weight status of the children and also to determine the degree of model fit. …”
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Longitudinal Reservoir Evaluation Technique for Tight Oil Reservoirs by Yutian Luo, Zhengming Yang, Zhenxing Tang, Sibin Zhou, Jinwei Wu, Qianhua Xiao

“…In this study, according to the characteristics of longitudinal physical properties of tight oil reservoirs, advanced experimental techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance, high pressure mercury intrusion, and X-ray diffraction were adopted; the flow capacity, reservoir capacity, ability to build an effective displacement system, and the ability to resist damage in reservoir reconstruction were considered as evaluation indexes; average throat radius, percentage of movable fluid, start-up pressure gradient, and the content of clay minerals were taken as the evaluation parameters. …”
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Preparation and Properties of PTFE-PMMA Core-Shell Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites by Diego Antonioli, Michele Laus, Giampaolo Zuccheri, Valerj Kapeliouchko, Maria Cristina Righetti, Luca Boarino, Katia Sparnacci

“…Particles in the 80–240 nm range can be prepared with uniformity indexes suited to build 2D and 3D colloidal crystals. …”
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Application of Choquet Integral-Fuzzy Measures for Aggregating Customers’ Satisfaction by Lazim Abdullah, Noor Azzah Awang, Mahmod Othman

“…Inspired from this new development, this paper aims to introduce a combined Choquet integral-fuzzy measures (CI-FM) operator that uses the Shapley value standard and interaction index to deal with the interactions between elements of information. …”
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L’Observatoire photographique du paysage du PNR des Vosges du Nord : de l’œuvre à l’action by Raphaële Bertho, Frédéric Pousin

“…The following registers emerged: that of the representation (visual or symbolic), that of the inventory (with the intent of systematically indexing the landscapes of the regional nature park), and that of the mediation between stakeholders and inhabitants.…”
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Research on Intersection Frequent Overflow Control Strategy Based on Wide-Area Radar Data by Li-li Zhang, Qi Zhao, Li Wang

“…Therefore, the average speed and space occupancy of the effective detection road segment are selected as subindicators to establish the comprehensive identification index of overflow identification. Then, the overflow control strategy is developed considering the traffic demand of the overflow phase and the nonoverflow phase. …”
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Independent energy storage planning model considering comprehensive benefits enhancement by Wenzhang Guo, Yuanke Zhou, Rui Zhang, Han Su, Jia Tian, Xudong Hu, Yuming Shen, Jiayin Xu, Feiao Zhao, Yinghao Ma

“…First, the key transmission sections identification index is proposed by comprehensively considering the characteristics of the key transmission sections, the grid topology, the reliability, and the criticality of the line. …”
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Research on Development and Characterization of Composite Membranes Based on Hybrid Bacterial Cellulose Combined with Glycerol and Vegetable Residues for the Preservation of Fresh... by Nguyen Tuan Anh, Xuan Huy Nguyen, Thuy Van Ngo

“…The film was initially applied to preserve apples, and the research results showed that the mass index did not change significantly (ranging from 1.13 to 5.1 g); the hardness through the bearing test results showed a decrease. …”
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Semi-automatic construction of heterogeneous data schema based on structure and context-aware recommendation by Nan Yin, Junheng Liang, Xi Guo, Xue Jiang, Jie He, Xiaotong Zhang

“…We propose a schema fragment tree structure to represent data schemas with hierarchical relationships, transforming the recommendation into subtree matching. Fragment index and semantic search techniques are introduced to identify candidate fragments, and a tree editing distance algorithm calculates similarity scores. …”
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Financial inclusion and human development in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): the role of institutional quality by Hamidou Ouedraogo, Noël Thiombiano

“…The results using the Newey-West standard error method reveal that financial inclusion positively affects the human development index. The results also show that institutional quality amplifies the positive effect of financial inclusion on human development. …”
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Walking Training with Foot Drop Stimulator Controlled by a Tilt Sensor to Improve Walking Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study in Patients with Stroke in Subacute Phase by G. Morone, A. Fusco, P. Di Capua, P. Coiro, L. Pratesi

“…In terms of mobility and force, ameliorations were recorded, even if not significant (Rivermead Mobility Index: ; Manual Muscle Test: ). Similar changes between groups were observed for independence in activities of daily living, neurological assessments, and spasticity reduction. …”
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Is there a connection between ESG scores and a company’s profitability? Empirical evidence on selected Stoxx Europe 600 firms by Hussam Musa, Peter Krištofik, Yaroslav Lysenko, Juraj Medzihorsky

“…This study scrutinizes the potential correlation between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and the profitability of firms listed in the selected STOXX Europe 600 index. Utilizing panel regression analysis, the study examines data from 385 non-financial companies over the period 2017 to 2021, correlating CSRHub's ESG scores and selected financial variables with corporate profitability measured by ROA. …”
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Comparison of Perceived Achievement of Complex Thinking Competency Among American, European, and Asian University Students by José Carlos Vázquez-Parra, Jenny Paola Lis-Gutiérrez, Linda Carolina Henao-Rodriguez, Carlos Enrique George-Reyes, Claudia Lorena Tramon-Pregnan, Susana Del Río-Urenda, Ma Esther B. Chio, Rasikh Tariq

“…It was found that (i) there is no statistically significant difference by gender; (ii) there are statistically significant differences in all types of thinking per country, geographical area (continent), and Human Development Index (HDI).…”
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Composites Based Green Poly(L-Lactic Acid) and Dioctyl Phthalate: Preparation and Performance by Yan-Hua Cai, Li-Sha Zhao, Yan-Hua Zhang

“…The effects of dioctyl phthalate (DOP) on performances of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) were investigated in detail using optical depolarizer, X-ray diffraction, melt index instrument, and electronic tensile tester. …”
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