A Fast Optimization Method for Reliability and Performance of Cloud Services Composition Application by Zhao Wu, Naixue Xiong, Yannong Huang, Qiong Gu, Chunyang Hu, Zhongbo Wu, Bo Hang

“…The optimization for reliability and performance of cloud services composition application, which is a typical stochastic optimization problem, is confronted with severe challenges due to its randomness and long transaction, as well as the characteristics of the cloud computing resources such as openness and dynamic. …”
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On Critical Density for Coverage and Connectivity in Directional Sensor Network over Stochastic Channels Using Continuum Percolation by Jinlan Li, Chaowei Wang, Yinghai Zhang, Lin Kang, Zhi Chen

“…Furthermore, we define the sensing and communication model in directional sensor network in presence of channel randomness including deterministic path attenuation, shadow fading, and multipath fading. …”
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CRISPR/Cas Enzyme Catalysis in Liquid–Liquid Phase‐Separated Systems by Yaqin Zhang, Jianai Chen, Zhina Wu, Chenfei Zhao, Rui Wang, Zhiping Li, Jiasi Wang, Di Wang

“…Further analysis by increasing the concentration of the DNA reporter revealed that this phenomenon is not attributed to the slow diffusion of the reporter, and explained why Cas12a and Cas13a do not randomly cleave nucleic acids in the intracellular compartment. …”
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Influence of the cleaning method employed prior to the use of ionomeric materials in micro filtration of cavities at the cervical level by María Muñoz Estrella, Alexander Cruz Gallegos, Ana del Carmen Armas Vega

“…Materials and Methods: In 40 human premolar teeth, cavities were prepared at the level of the cemetery amelo, the teeth were randomly divided into 4 groups (n: 10) received cleaning and restoration procedures according to the group, G1 cleaning with abrasive air and restoration with IV Ketac Molar Easy Mix (IVKM), G2 abrasive air and restoration with IV Gold Label 2 (IVGL), G3 pumice stone and IVKM, G4 pumice stone and IVGL. …”
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Shot Peening Effect on Reduced Graphene Oxide-based AA1070 Alloys Produced by Stir Casting Technique by İremnur Bülbül, Remzi Varol, Mehmet Fahri Saraç

“…It can be said that with increasing amounts of rGO added into AA1070 alloy, rGO is randomly distributed into the Al matrix with increasing amounts. …”
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Water, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions can reduce child antibiotic use: evidence from Bangladesh and Kenya by Ayse Ercumen, Andrew N. Mertens, Zachary Butzin-Dozier, Da Kyung Jung, Shahjahan Ali, Beryl S. Achando, Gouthami Rao, Caitlin Hemlock, Amy J. Pickering, Christine P. Stewart, Sophia T. Tan, Jessica A. Grembi, Jade Benjamin-Chung, Marlene Wolfe, Gene G. Ho, Md. Ziaur Rahman, Charles D. Arnold, Holly N. Dentz, Sammy M. Njenga, Theodora Meerkerk, Belinda Chen, Maya Nadimpalli, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Alan E. Hubbard, Clair Null, Leanne Unicomb, Mahbubur Rahman, John M. Colford, Stephen P. Luby, Benjamin F. Arnold, Audrie Lin

“…We assess effects of water, sanitation, handwashing (WSH) and nutrition interventions on caregiver-reported antibiotic use in Bangladesh and Kenya, longitudinally measured at three timepoints among birth cohorts (ages 3–28 months) in a cluster-randomized trial. Over 50% of children used antibiotics at least once in the 90 days preceding data collection. …”
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Inefficacy of treatment modalities of oral lichen planus: Evidence-based results by Namrata Sengupta, Sachin C. Sarode, Gargi S. Sarode, Rahul Anand, Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan

“…There is even a lack of unanimity regarding the treatment guideline of OLP and further randomized controlled trials (RCTs)are required. It is strongly evident from these SR that all the existing therapeutic interventions are ineffective in treating symptomatic OLP.…”
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Aplikasi Edible Coating Albedo Semangka dengan Penambahan Ekstrak Etanol Daun Bandotan pada Tomat Napu by Mohammad Lutfi, Asri Wulandari, Fito, Hizra Nur Rahmadina, Nur Chaedar, Nurhaeni, Aini Auliana Amar

“…This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 4 treatments, namely tomatoes (edible coating), tomatoes (edible coating + 12.5% bandotan leaf ethanol extract), tomatoes (edible coating + 25% bandotan leaf ethanol extract), and tomatoes (edible coating + 50% bandotan leaf ethanol extract). …”
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Effect of Video vs. Lecture/Demonstration in Improving Nursing Interns’ Knowledge and Skills Regarding External Ventricular Drain (EVD): A Quasi-Experimental Study by Fadi Shehadeh, Diana Lalithabai, Khalid AlGhamdi, Abdulla Rababah, Mohammed AlShahrani

“…The 80 participants, all nurse interns, were randomly assigned to one of two teaching methods (video instruction or lecture demonstration). …”
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Boundaries on a binge: Explicating the role of intentionality in binge-watching motivations and problematic outcomes by Ezgi Ulusoy, Dominique S. Wirz, Allison Eden, Morgan E. Ellithorpe

“…We present results from a survey (n = 180) in which the participants randomly were asked to think about a recent viewing session in which they'd either intentionally or unintentionally watched multiple episodes of television in a row. …”
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Electroencephalogram biomarkers as predictors of mortality and functional recovery in patients with severe traumatic brain injury: Protocol study by Walter Gomes da Silva Filho, Layza Julhia do Nascimento Moura, Arthur Barcelos Massariol Nascimento, Gabrielle Cristina Tessmann, Fabricia Silva Miranda, Vitória Caroline Reinoso de Almeida, Bárbara Vargens Broedel, Miller Lucas de Faria, Fernando Zanela da Silva Arêas

“…Through continuous monitoring and analysis of abnormal brain activity patterns, the protocol aims to personalize therapeutic interventions and improve patient quality of life. This randomized clinical trial includes 84 adult participants with severe TBI, followed at different stages of recovery, using validated scales for functional and predictive analysis. …”
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Meniran (Phyllanthus niruri Linn) Extract Potential on Texel Sheep Feed Consumption, Body Weight Gain and Feed Conversion by Rara Irbah Fitriana Karimah, Sri Hidanah, Mohammad Anam Al-Arif, Kadek Rachmawati, Emy Koestanti Sabdoningrum, Suwarno

“…This research was conducted using Completely Randomized Design by divided 20 Texel sheeps into 4 treatments, each treatment consisted of 5 repetitions. …”
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Possible Protective Effect of Sertraline against Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity: An Experimental Study by Murat Ozturk, Selcuk Ucar, Fatih Sarı, Selvet Erdogan, Murat Topdag, Mete Iseri

“…Forty-eight rats were randomly separated in two groups as groups I and II. …”
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Surgical Options for the Refractive Correction of Keratoconus: Myth or Reality by L. Fernández-Vega-Cueto, V. Romano, R. Zaldivar, C. H. Gordillo, F. Aiello, D. Madrid-Costa, J. F. Alfonso

“…Although it could be considered that the surgical option for the refracto-therapeutic treatment of the keratoconus is a reality, controlled, randomized studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods are needed to determine which refractive procedure and/or sequence are most suitable for each case.…”
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Influence of Air Abrasion and Sonic Technique on Microtensile Bond Strength of One-Step Self-Etch Adhesive on Human Dentin by Baraba Anja, Dukić Walter, Chieffi Nicoletta, Ferrari Marco, Sonja Pezelj Ribarić, Miletić Ivana

“…The occlusal enamel was removed to obtain a flat dentin surface for thirty-six human molar teeth. The teeth were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 12 per group), according to the pretreatment of the dentin: (1) control group, (2) air abrasion group, and (3) sonic preparation group. …”
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Highway Performance Evaluation Index in Semiarid Climate Region Based on Fuzzy Mathematics by Sanqiang Yang, Meng Guo, Xinlei Liu, Pidong Wang, Qian Li, Haiqing Liu

“…Due to the fuzziness and randomness of many factors affecting the pavement performance, this paper relies on the reconstruction and expansion project of Xinglin section of the Taihang mountain expressway, a method of highway pavement performance evaluation based on fuzzy mathematics is proposed. …”
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Effectiveness and adverse effects of immersive technologies used for rehabilitation of patients with non-specific neck pain: a systematic review by Joanna S. Kostka, Agnieszka Zawadzka-Fabijan, Dariusz Działa, Bogumiła Bruc, Magdalena Pruszyńska, Gabriela Figas, Rory J. O'Connor, Antti Malmivaara, Jolanta E. Kujawa

“…Methods: A systematic literature search of randomized controlled trials was conducted using Medline (PubMed), Embase (Ovid), Scopus, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, WHO, Pedro, and ClinicalTrials.gov. …”
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Adjunctive Therapies to Cerclage for the Prevention of Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review by Emily A. DeFranco, Amy Miyoshi Valent, Tondra Newman, Jodi Regan, Jessica Smith, Louis J. Muglia

“…None of the 12 were prospective randomized clinical trials. No comparative studies were identified addressing the issues of antibiotics, bedrest, or pessary as adjunctive treatments to cerclage. …”
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Determining influences of intraoperative s-ketamine on postoperative delirium and cognitive function: methodology is important by Dan-Feng Wang, Fei Gao, Fu-Shan Xue

“…In view to the retrospective nature of this study and their inconsistent findings with the results of a recent randomized controlled trial performed in patients undergoing non-cardiac thoracic surgery, we believe that several methodological issues and potential confounders in this study deserve further clarification and discussion before accepting their conclusions. …”
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Clonal and seasonal genetic variation of major oil components of Salvia fruticosa Mill. by Fatma Uysal, Muharrem Golukcu, Murat Alan, Esra Alim, Kenan Turgut

“…This study aimed to determine the differences in essential oil components and seasonal changes in the components of six clonally selected C-clones and one natural population in a randomized block design with three replications. Samples were collected monthly from C-clones for two years, and essential oil rates were determined. …”
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