Impact of micromechanical properties of organic matter on the micro-mesopore structures of the over-mature shale in the Niutitang Formation by Hang Lei, Wenjibin Sun, Yujun Zuo, Zhonghu Wu, Qichi Dai, Wei Lv, Yueqin Li, Xionggang Xie

“…Additionally, as thermal maturity increases, the absence of a rigid mineral framework and pore fluid pressure results in the compaction of pores, leading to a decrease in PV and SSA. The organic micropores are more vulnerable to collapse and compaction because of the increased brittleness of OM. …”
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The effectiveness of the training protocol based on acceptance and commitment on psychological distress and parenting stress of mothers with deaf children by Fatemeh Nikkhoo, Somaiyeh Fathipoor

“…The mental pressure caused by having a deaf child has tremendous effects on mothers. This pressure leads to psychological distress and parenting stress for mothers. …”
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Predicting the Number of Passengers in Public Transportation Areas Using the Deep Learning Model LSTM by Joko Siswanto, Sri Yulianto Joko Prasetyo, Sutarto Wijono, Evi Maria, Untung Rahardja

“…With its potential to significantly impact policy-making, this prediction model can increase public transport mobility in each region, leading to a more efficient and accessible public transport system and ultimately enhancing the public's daily lives. …”
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National Exposed Sediment Search and Inventory (NESSI): Utilizing Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning to Identify Dredged Sediment Placement Site Recovery by Thomas P. Huff, Emily R. Russ, Todd M. Swannack

“…Anthropogenic activity leads to changes in sediment dynamics, creating imbalances in sediment distributions across the landscape. …”
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Design of Stunting Prevention Education Media Package Based on Technology and Local Wisdom by Lia Nurcahyani, Dyah Widiyastuti, Wiwit Estuti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman, Yeni Fitrianingsih, Fahmi Hafid

“…Background: Stunting leads to increased morbidity and mortality among children. …”
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Effect of pouring temperature on microstructure and durability of DD419 single crystal superalloy by ZHANG Hui, DING Qiang, LIU Jide

“…Under other durability parameters，the γ′ phase assumes a rafted configuration，leading to an all-micropore aggregation fracture mechanism.…”
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Trading off 1-norm and sparsity against rank for linear models using mathematical optimization: 1-norm minimizing partially reflexive ah-symmetric generalized inverses by Fampa, Marcia, Lee, Jon, Ponte, Gabriel

“…Irrespective of whether a given input matrix is sparse, its M-P pseudoinverse can be dense, potentially leading to high computational burden, especially when we are dealing with high-dimensional matrices. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Variation of Potential Evaporation and Its Influencing Factors in Pearl River Basin from 1980 to 2019 by ZUO Daxing, ZANG Chuanfu, WANG Lina

“…Evaporation is an important link in the water cycle,and in-depth studies on the influence of various meteorological factors on evaporation changes are of great significance for climate change,ecological restoration,and utilization of water resources.In this study,the Penman-Monteith model modified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is used to calculate the potential evaporation (ET₀) in the Pearl River Basin from 1980 to 2019.The Mann-Kendall non-parametric test method and inverse distance weighting method are used to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of the ET₀,and the principal component analysis method is used to analyze the influencing factors.The results show that:① The average ET₀ of the Pearl River Basin is 1 145.8 mm,and the growth rate is 1.37mm/a,which shows an increasing trend.In terms of four seasons,the growth rate increases in spring (0.56 mm/a),autumn (0.4 mm/a),and winter (0.44 mm/a) but decreases in summer (-0.03 mm/a).② In terms of spatial distribution,the annual average ET₀ of the Pearl River Basin is high in the east,west,and south but low in the middle andnorth.The distribution of ET₀in summer,autumn,and winter is similar.However,the distribution of ET₀ in spring is opposite to that in summer,autumn,and winter.③ Temperature,average water vapor pressure,and altitude are the leading factors of ET₀ changes.Factors such as temperature,average water vapor pressure,sunshine duration,and wind speed make positive contributions to ET₀,while altitude,latitude,and relative humidity make negative contributions to ET₀ changes.…”
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Mapping the association between mental health and people's perceived and actual ability to practice hygiene-related behaviours in humanitarian and pandemic crises: A scoping review... by Emily Yasmin Ghassemi, Astrid Hasund Thorseth, Karine Le Roch, Thomas Heath, Sian White

“…Here, they often reside in areas with poor environmental health conditions leading to an increased burden of infectious diseases such as gastrointestinal and respiratory infections. …”
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Epidemiological predictors of quality of life and the role of early markers in children with cerebral palsy: A multi-centric cross-sectional study by Shraddha Badgujar, Jagannath Dixit, Bina M. Kuril, L.S. Deshmukh, Prabha Khaire, Varsha Vaidya, Madhavi Shelke

“…Cerebral Palsy is the leading cause of chronic disability in children, making them not only physically and mentally handicapped but also socially aloof. …”
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Physical and Compaction Properties of Granular Materials with Artificial Grading behind the Particle Size Distributions by Ming-liang Chen, Gao-jian Wu, Bin-rui Gan, Wan-hong Jiang, Jia-wen Zhou

“…The complexity of the constitution of granular materials leads to the complexity of their properties. Particle size distribution (PSD) has a great influence on the strength, permeability, and compaction behavior of granular materials, and some implicit correlation may exist between the PSD and the compaction properties of granular materials. …”
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التخطیط الاستراتیجى فى مؤسسات المعلومات فى دولة الکویت by د. عبد الله حمود مویهان

“…The researcher recommended that the InformationInstitutions in the State of Kuwait should determine the purposes of strategicplanning and correlate them to the purposes of Information Institution, alteringfrom the performance form to new performance form and involve all the institutionstaff in the planning process.Results1- Clarity of the concept of strategic planning for employees andcoaches in information institutions at Kuwait University.2- (20.4%) of the respondents believe that strategic planning is amethod for making crucial decisions within the library.3- A percentage (44.9%) of the respondents believe that strategicplanning achieves the goals of the information institution.4- It turns out that (55.1%) of the sample members support that there isto provide capabilities in university libraries and equipment toimplement strategic planning commensurate with the organizationalstructure.5- Library buildings at Kuwait University are appropriate in terms of areaand capabilities for implementing strategic planning.6- He sees (53.1%) of the study sample view that a senior managementbelieves in strategic planning and sees the readiness of theinformation institution in terms of all material and human resources.7- It is clear to us that the percentage (46.9%) of the communitymembers believe that those who carry out strategic planning within  the information institution are the efforts of the work teams, as thesenior management supports the work teams.8- Community members confirm that the study percentage (63.3%)indicates that the requirements for strategic planning requireparticipatory work within the information institution.9- (40.8%) believe that one of the benefits of strategic planning withinthe information institution is that it leads to improvement anddevelopment of workers' performance and works to rationalize thecorrect course during work.…”
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Do the Various Indirect Bonding Techniques Provide the Same Accuracy for Orthodontic Bracket Placement? (Randomized Clinical Trial) by Ammar Sh. Al-Ubaydi, Dheaa Al-Groosh

“…For orthodontic treatment to be effective, bracket placement must be precise to make the finishing stage easier, leading to an ideal occlusion with minimal intervention. …”
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Work intensification and occupational fatigue on nurses: a cross-sectional and correlational study by Serkan Güngör, Betül Sönmez

“…Conclusions This study highlights the correlation between work intensification and occupational fatigue in nurses, suggesting that increased work intensity leads to higher occupational fatigue. The findings contribute to the literature and assist nurse managers and decision-makers in preventing occupational fatigue by re-evaluating and regulating current working conditions where job demands are intensified.…”
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Combined Earthquake-Wave Effects on the Dynamic Response of Long-Span Cable-Stayed Bridges by Xinhu Tang, Peng Chen

“…Furthermore, the increase in wavelength not only causes an increase in the dynamic response of the structure but also leads to an increase in the period of the response time-history curve. …”
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Optimal Scheduling of Energy Storage Systems with Private Ownership Based on a Stochastic-Robust Hybrid Optimization Model in Energy and Ancillary Services Markets by Mohammad Farahani, Abouzar Samimi, Hossein Shateri

“…The proposed formulation based on the Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming (MINLP) model is implemented in the GAMS software environment and the results demonstrate the maximum profitability of BES in EM (21% more) and also show participation in providing ancillary services, such as reserve to provide security in incidents and reactive power to maintain stability and reduce cost and losses, despite the decrease in profit, leads to neutralizing the negative impact of uncertainties in the BES profit..…”
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Total Electrosynthesis of N, N‐Dimethylformamide From CO2 and NO3− by Shuai Yan, Shuai Chen, Morgan McKee, Alexandre Terry, Ralf Weisbarth, Nikolay Kornienko

“…A prominent challenge is the limited product scope, particularly for organonitrogen chemicals featuring a variety of functional groups, alongside the limited understanding of plausible reaction mechanisms leading up to these products. In light of this, the total electrosynthesis method is reported for producing N, N‐dimethylformamide (DMF), a widespread solvent and commodity chemical, from NO3− and CO2. …”
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KATEGORINIŲ SAKINIŲ SEMANTIKA PORT ROYALIO LOGIKOJE by Laisvūnas Šopauskas

“…Also dependence of the meaning of sentence on the context is understood differently here. This leads the author to the conclusion that the combination of inherence and identity theories by Arnauld and Nicole was eclectic one. …”
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Five principles to prioritise in small-scale surgical quality improvement: a qualitative study of the views of surgical improvement leaders by Mary Dixon-Woods, Graham Martin, Alessandra Giusti, Clifford Y Ko

“…All participants had formal training in improvement techniques and at least 10 years’ experience leading small-scale QI efforts in surgery. Analysis was informed by the principles of the constant comparative method together with content analysis.Results Analysis of the focus groups identified five principles to prioritise for small-scale surgical QI: ensure high-quality planning before project launch; understand the problem to be solved to define focused project aims; ensure improvement efforts are sensitive to time, capacity and local context; assemble the right improvement team and engage the relevant stakeholders; and use of a clear, structured framework to guide QI is likely to be very helpful.Conclusions This study identifies five principles likely to be useful in guiding better surgical QI in frontline settings. …”
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Serum IgG level in autoimmune liver diseases and its significance: Is there a need to revisit existing criteria? Experience from a tertiary care center by Annapoorani Varadarajan, Archana Rastogi, Rakhi Maiwall, Chaggan Bihari, Sherin Thomas, Saggere Muralikrishna Shasthry

“…However, its utility is limited in current practice as different criteria propose different cut-off values leading to considerable ambiguity. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with AILD who underwent a liver biopsy over a ten-year period. …”
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