Which is more effective in thawing frozen rooster sperm: varying temperature or duration? by Mustafa Yiğit Nizam, Murat Selçuk, Burcu Esin

“…Across all groups, sperm quality parameters varied significantly at each time point (p < 0.05).DiscussionThawing at 37°C and storing at 4°C for up to 24 hours optimizes sperm motility and viability, minimizing cryodamage and ensuring functional preservation. …”
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Incorporating Contextual Factors into a Comprehensive Analysis of Operational Efficiency and Service Quality in Healthcare Sector by Utsav Pandey, Sanjeet Singh

“…The provinces are categorized into three classes (optimally chosen number of clusters) using K-means clustering. …”
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Efficient ZrO(NO3)2.2H2O Catalyzed Synthesis of 1H-Indazolo[1,2-b] phthalazine-1,6,11(13H)-triones and Electronic Properties Analyses, Vibrational Frequencies, NMR Chemical Shift A... by Forozan Piryaei, Nahid Shajari, Hooriye Yahyaei

“…Quantum theoretical calculations for three structures of compounds (5a, 5b, and 5c) were performed using the Hartree–Fock (HF) and density functional theory (DFT). From the optimized structure, geometric parameters were obtained and experimental measurements were compared with the calculated data. …”
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A Comparative Study of Passenger Multitasking Activities on Commuting and Leisure Electrified Intercity Railways by Xing Yao, Chunhui Jing, Yaoxuan Huang, Jinyi Zhi

“…Research on passenger travel activities to optimize vehicle services can help to understand how best to improve passenger attraction and the use of intercity railways. …”
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Stabilization of Highway Pavement Base Using Coal Ash, Experience of Georgia: Laboratory Characterization and Field Evaluation by Aleks Burduladze, Tengiz Papushvili, Nugzar Rurua, Beqa Khetsuriani, Valentin Romanovski

“…The article discusses the studies of secondary material slag ash from fuel combustion as a replacement for bitumen. The optimal ash additive was 12 wt%. When using ash to stabilize the base of the road surface, the dynamic deformation characteristic increases by 104%, and under static load, the deformation modulus by 51% and the elastic modulus by 89%. …”
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THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON BANK PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA by Ibrahim Yinka Agbeyinka

“…This can be achieved by adopting advanced technologies, optimizing supply chains, and reducing unnecessary overhead costs. …”
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Gastrointestinal transit time of radiopaque ingested foreign bodies in children: experience of two paediatric tertiary centres by Chen Xiang Ang, Win Kai Mun, Marion Margaret Aw, Diana Lin, Shu-Ling Chong, Lin Yin Ong, Shireen Anne Nah

“…Conclusion: This study provides insight into the transit times of FB ingested by children, which helps medical professionals to decide on the optimal time for follow-up visits and provide appropriate counsel to caregivers.…”
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Relationship between Antibiotic Consumption and Resistance: A Systematic Review by Asrat Agalu Abejew, Gizachew Yismaw Wubetu, Teferi Gedif Fenta

“…The review also revealed a cross-resistance between the consumption of different antibiotics and ABR. Optimizing antibiotic therapy and reducing unnecessary ABC will prevent the emergence and spread of ABR. …”
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Humanitarian Contexts of Technical Education in Russia by A. L. Andreev

“…However, due to some features of the Russian intellectual tradition, as well as the pronounced techno-optimism of mass consciousness, the Russian academic environment has not yet shown sufficient interest to implant these approaches in technical education. …”
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Flood hazard simulation and mapping using digital elevation models with different resolutions by G.R. Puno, R.C.C. Puno, I.V. Maghuyop

“…Hence, flood modelers particularly from local authorities prefer to use coarser datasets to optimize the budget for flood simulation and mapping undertakings.…”
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Where We Rate: The Impact of Urban Characteristics on Digital Reviews and Ratings by Özge Öztürk Hacar, Müslüm Hacar, Fatih Gülgen, Luca Pappalardo

“…These digital traces provide businesses with opportunities to enhance their services and guide entrepreneurs in selecting optimal locations for new establishments. This study investigates the relationship among urban spatial features, pedestrians and digital consumer interactions at EDO venues. …”
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Selection of Production Strategies for New Energy Vehicles: An Analysis of the Impact of Government Intervention Policies by Yingxi Ge, Kehong Chen

“…The originality of this study lies in its comparison of the effectiveness of subsidy and tax policies in promoting new energy vehicle production, which helps guide policymakers in designing optimal policy interventions.…”
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Monocular Clinical Outcomes and Range of Near Vision following Cataract Surgery with Implantation of an Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens by Rahul T. Pandit

“…Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA), range of DCNVA, and optimal near focal length. Results. Seventy-six eyes of 48 patients (34 or 71% female, mean age: 68 years) were included with a mean follow-up of 68 days. …”
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Morphometric parameters of black currant berries and racemes under the conditions of Northwest Russia by O. A. Tikhonova

“…The best cultivars with optimal combinations of the studied traits, suitable for large-scale cultivation and amateur gardening in Northwest Russia, are ‘Andreevskaya’ (k-49787), ‘Kazkova’ (k-44196), Raduzhnaya’ (k-45549), ‘Sevchanka’ (k-45551), ‘Selechenskaya 2’ (k-42637), Sofievskaya’ (k-43131), ‘Tatran Slava’ (k-44182), ‘Karri’ (k-44172), and ‘Yubileinaya Kopanya’ (k-44189). …”
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ChatGPT as a data analyst: an exploratory study on AI-supported quantitative data analysis in empirical research by Dimitri Prandner, Daniela Wetzelhütter, Sönke Hese

“…Unlike previous studies, which have primarily focused optimizing the use of chatbots for code generation, our approach examines an amateur level use of AI tools to support and reference regular research activities, with an emphasis on minimal technical expertise. …”
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Antiarrhythmic Effects of Carvedilol and Flecainide in Cardiomyocytes Derived from Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Patients by R. P. Pölönen, K. Penttinen, H. Swan, K. Aalto-Setälä

“…According to this study, the arrhythmia-abolishing effect of neither of the drugs is optimal. iPSC-CMs provide a unique platform for testing drugs for CPVT.…”
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Transforming physical education: online learning trough sport modification and mini-games by Yuni Astuti, Oyatra Utama Warda, Rizki Almauli, Rosmawati Rosmawati, Bayu Haryanto, Erianti Erianti

“…Objective. is to develop a conceptualization of e-modules on the subject of modification of sports and small games with the aim of optimizing physical learning amid restrictions on face-to-face activities. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of Proliferation and Migration Behaviour of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Presence of Platelet-Rich Plasma by Anh Thi Mai Nguyen, Ha Le Bao Tran, Thuy Anh Vu Pham

“…This study indicated that, due to the significant enhancement of cell proliferation and migration, 5% PRP might be the optimal concentration that should be used to promote the potential of hBMSCs in wound healing.…”
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Prediction Models for Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Patients with Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal by Pengfei Cheng, Pengyu Yang, Hua Zhang, Haizhen Wang

“…Future studies can further optimize and externally validate the existing models.…”
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Development and validation of a prognosis risk score model for neonatal mortality in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. A prospective cohort study by Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Yohannes Hailu Matebe, Helena Lindgren, Kerstin Erlandsson, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye

“…The model’s accuracy was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristics curve, calibration belt, and the optimism statistic. Internal validation was performed using a 500-repeat bootstrapping technique. …”
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