Discrete-Time Design of Fractional Delay-Based Repetitive Controller with Sliding Mode Approach for Uncertain Linear Systems with Multiple Periodic Signals by Edi Kurniawan, Azka M. Burrohman, Purwowibowo Purwowibowo, Sensus Wijonarko, Tatik Maftukhah, Jalu A. Prakosa, Dadang Rustandi, Enggar B. Pratiwi, Amaliyah Az-Zukhruf

“…In this paper, a discrete-time design of a fractional internal model-based repetitive controller with a sliding mode approach is presented for uncertain linear systems subject to repetitive trajectory and periodic disturbance. …”
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Role of calcination process of natural colemanite powder on compressive strength property of concrete by Nihat Utku Guner, Sezai Kutuk, Tuba Kutuk-Sert

“…Sustainable natural colemanite was subjected to calcination at 550 °C in order to concentrate the amount of B2O3. …”
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The Diagnostic Value of Irisin in Pediatric Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain by Fatma Sarac, Sevgi Buyukbese Sarsu, Selman Yeniocak, Kamil Sahin, Esma Yucetas, Dogan Yildirim, Macit Koldas, Ozlem Uzun

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of irisin, a peptide hormone with reactivity shown in the appendix and neutrophils, in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients with acute abdominal pain. Methods. 162 subjects consenting to participate, including 112 patients presenting to the Pediatric Emergency and Pediatric Surgery clinics with acute abdominal pain and 50 controls, were enrolled in the study. …”
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Interfacial reaction and thermomigration of copper/indium joints by Zi-Yu Huang, Yen-Ju Chu, Cheng-En Ho, Yu-An Shen, Chih-Ming Chen

“…Interfacial reactions and thermomigration are two important research subjects for the reliability assessment of solder joints. …”
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An Intelligent Evaluation Method of Supply-Demand Matching Degree Based on ELECTRE III and VIKOR in Cloud Manufacturing Platform by Jihong Pang, Yuxuan Shi, Jinkun Dai

“…Supply-demand matching degree evaluation is an effective way to reduce the transaction risk of manufacturing supply-demand subjects. Cloud manufacturing provides a platform for supply-demand entities through the network. …”
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Perioperative Nutrition in Abdominal Surgery: Recommendations and Reality by Yannick Cerantola, Fabian Grass, Alessandra Cristaudi, Nicolas Demartines, Markus Schäfer, Martin Hübner

“…Definition and diagnosis of malnutrition and its treatment is still subject for controversy. Furthermore, practical implementation of nutrition-related guidelines is unknown. …”
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Safer interaction with IVAs: The impact of privacy literacy training on competent use of intelligent voice assistants by André Markus, Maximilian Baumann, Jan Pfister, Astrid Carolus, Andreas Hotho, Carolin Wienrich

“…For example, Training Module 1 increases subjective privacy literacy, raises specific concerns about IVA companies, and fosters the intention to engage more reflectively with IVAs. …”
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Chemical Fingerprint and Metabolic Profile Analysis of Tianshu Tablets by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Quadrupole-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry by Lin Chen, Renhao Chen, Hui Ouyang, Qi Wang, Zhifeng Li, Yulin Feng, Shilin Yang

“…After further analysis, it was found that these metabolites were subjected to glucuronidation, sulfation, methylation, hydroxylation, dehydrogenation, or mixed metabolic processes. …”
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BILBERRY (VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS) AND ELDERBERRY FRUIT (SAMBUCUS NIGRA L.) FROM ROMANIA PROCESSED AS CONFITURE. EVOLUTION OF COLOR, TOTAL CONTENT OF ANTHOCYANIN AND VITAMIN C by MARIA LIDIA IANCU, VALENTINA MĂDĂLINA MOGA, MIHAELA ADRIANA TIȚA, OVIDIU TIȚA

“…The subject of the present paper is the influence of sugar preservation and heat treatment on the total content of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and the color of the confiture. …”
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Development of therapeutic digestive endoscopy robots: a narrative review by Yaxian Kuai, Jing Li, Zhaoyi Chen, Bin Sun, Xu Wang, Derun Kong

“…We performed the search using subject headings and key words to obtain relevant articles focused on the application of robotic systems in ESD. …”
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RESEARCH ON CREEP TEST AND CONSTITUTIVE MODEL COMPARISON OF COMРАСTED GRAPHITE CAST IRON UNDER WIDE TEMPERATURE AND STRESS RANGE by LI ShuBo, LIU Qian, JING GuoXi, ZHANG JunHai, WEI JunChao, YANG ZiYi, SUN Shuai

“…As the power density of an engine increases, so does the temperature and stress that the cylinder head is subjected to during operation. Therefore, creep damage prediction needs to consider accurate creep constitutive models and parameters. …”
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Gait Impairment in a Rat Model of Focal Cerebral Ischemia by Saara Parkkinen, Francisco J. Ortega, Kristina Kuptsova, Joanna Huttunen, Ina Tarkka, Jukka Jolkkonen

“…Here we report our experiences of using CatWalk XT with rats subjected to transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO), during their six-week followup. …”
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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

“…This study aimed to develop a high-quality educational video to gauge the effect of video instruction versus lecture demonstration in improving the skills and knowledge of nurse interns on the subject of external ventricular drain. Method: The study used a quasi-experimental post-test design and took place from June 2019 until May 2020. …”
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A Gamified Active-Learning Proposal for Higher-Education Heterogeneous STEM Courses by Mario J. Duran, Juan J. Aciego, Ignacio Gonzalez-Prieto, Juan Carrillo-Rios, Angel Gonzalez-Prieto, Alicia Claros-Colome

“…This proposal suggests a methodology where lectures become more dynamic, the practical teaching is student-centered, the lab teaching is fully open, and the learner’s progress is gamified. A full subject design is presented in a comprehensive manner aiming for satisfying courses with a heterogeneous students’ profile. …”
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Genetic Variations of Glutathione S-Transferase Influence on Blood Cadmium Concentration by Nitchaphat Khansakorn, Waranya Wongwit, Prapin Tharnpoophasiam, Bunlue Hengprasith, Lerson Suwannathon, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, Thunyachai Sura, Sming Kaojarern, Piyamit Sritara, Jintana Sirivarasai

“…Blood Cd concentrations in subjects carrying GSTP1 Val/Val genotype were significantly higher than those with Ile/Ile and Ile/Val genotypes. …”
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Flunisolide Decreases Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Nitrotyrosine Levels in Asthmatic Children by A. Bodini, D. G. Peroni, F. Zardini, M. Corradi, R. Alinovi, A. L. Boner, G. L. Piacentini

“…This study shows that corticosteroid treatment reduces nitrotyrosine levels in EBC of asthmatic subjects.…”
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FEM modeling on the compaction of Fe and Al composite powders by Han P., An X.Z., Zhang Y.X., Zou Z.S.

“…The compaction process of Fe and Al composite powders subjected to single action die compaction was numerically modeled by FEM method. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Hemagglutination Inhibition and Plaque Reduction Neutralization Tests for Japanese Encephalitis Virus Antibody Detection by Cui Li, Jianqing Wan, Deli Wang, Lu Xiao, Xuni Li, Cunshuai Zhang, Zhao Wang

“…We conducted a comparative analysis of the outcomes obtained from the PRNT and HI using 240 serum samples collected from 30 JEV-immunized avian subjects at various time points. Comparative analysis revealed a significant correlation between the HI and PRNT (R² = 0.9321, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.0001). …”
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Outcome of the Pediatric Patients with Portal Cavernoma: The Retrospective Study for 10 Years Focusing on Recurrent Variceal Bleeding by Hongjie Guo, Fabao Hao, Chunbao Guo, Yang Yu

“…Acute variceal bleeding was subjected to conservative symptomatic treatment and emergency endoscopic sclerotherapy. …”
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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES: EXPECTATIONS AND REALITIES by O. B. TOMILIN, I. M. FADEEVA, O. O. TOMILIN, A. K. KLUYEV

“…The influence of such factors as university type, respondent’s position, profile of subjects taught on the cultural mindset of university staff was also defined. …”
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