Using He’s Two-Scale Fractal Transform to Predict the Dynamic Response of Viscohyperelastic Elastomers with Fractal Damping by Alex Elías-Zúñiga, Oscar Martínez-Romero, Daniel Olvera-Trejo, Luis Manuel Palacios-Pineda

“…To determine the amplitude of oscillations for the nonlinear equation of motion of a body supported by a viscohyperelastic elastomer subjected to uniaxial stretching, the harmonic balance perturbation method, combined with the two-scale fractal dimension transform and Ross’s formula, is employed. …”
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Sexual and Gender Minority Health Care Issues Related Competence and Preparedness Among the Health Care Professionals and Trainees in India: A Comparative Study by Mini Sharma, Apoorva Mohlia, Prerna Kukreti, Saurabh, Dinesh Kataria

“…A minimum of 25 participants in each of the four equally stratified groups were recruited using purposive sampling over 3 months. …”
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Effects of Extenders and Cryoprotectants on Cryopreservation of Duck Semen by Atilla Taşkın, Fatma Ergün, Ufuk Karadavut, Demirel Ergün

“…Semen samples were collected from five male ducks, twice a week for four weeks, using the abdominal massage method. In the study, 40 semen samples were used. …”
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Enhancing Predictive Accuracy of Landslide Susceptibility via Machine Learning Optimization by Chuanwei Zhang, Dingshuai Liu, Paraskevas Tsangaratos, Ioanna Ilia, Sijin Ma, Wei Chen

“…From the landslide inventory, 87 landslides were identified, along with an equal number of randomly selected non-landslide locations. …”
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Constitutional and legal foundations of the unified system of public power in the Russian Federation (regional aspect) by O. A. Kozhevnikov, A. V. Chuklin

“…Using the system-logical method of research, the provisions of Federal Law No. 414-FZ of December 21, 2021 "On the general principles of the organization of public power in the Subjects of the Russian Federation", which normatively establish the category of a unified system of public power in the subject of the Russian Federation, are analyzed in the work. …”
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Comparison of torch with electric arc casting in the lost wax technique for the cast dental stud protocol. by Víctor Hugo Gonzalo Quispe Mamani, César Alberto Luna Castillo, Dina Miryan Alanoca Sejje, Luis Alexander Orrego-Ferreyros

“…The aim of this study was to compare the compressive strength, microstructural characteristics, and cost-effectiveness of cast dental posts fabricated using two techniques: torch casting (TC) and electric arc casting (EAC), both integral to the lost wax method. Employing an applied research approach with an experimental design, the study analyzed 40 non-precious gold (NPG) alloy cast posts, divided equally into two groups of 20 for each technique. …”
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Reorganization of work schedules for better distribution of work demands in home health care – a feasibility study by Maja Vilhelmsen, Tonje Pedersen Ludvigsen, Kristina Thomassen, Charlotte Diana Nørregaard Rasmussen

“…Method We conducted a 7-week quasi-experimental feasibility study at a Danish home health care institution with 27 home health care aides. …”
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FORECASTING NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS USING MULTI INPUT INTERVENTION ARIMA MODEL by Hidayatul Khusna, Muhammad Mashuri, Muhammad Ahsan, Wibawati Wibawati, Diaz Fitra Aksioma, Novri Suhermi

“…To determine how big the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the recovery process on international tourist visits through Soekarno-Hatta, Ngurah-Rai, and Kualanamu airports in the coming period, forecasting is needed. The forecasting method utilized in this study is multi-input intervention analysis. …”
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Effect of freezing and storage on serum vitamin D levels measured by mass spectrometry and immunoassay in reproductive age women by Jennifer K. Y. Ko, Sammy P. L. Chen, Kevin K. W. Lam, T. O. Chan, Raymond H. W. Li, Ernest H. Y. Ng

“…Each serum sample was divided into equal volume aliquots and stored at -20oC and −80oC. …”
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Beyond achievement gaps: inequalities in affective components of math learning by Mafalda Campos, Nurullah Eryilmaz, Rolf Strietholt

“…This paper argues for the inclusion of affective components in studying educational inequalities and analyzes affective gaps using TIMSS 2019 data. Method We investigate gender, parental education, and immigration status gaps regarding confidence, enjoyment, and attributed value for math learning. …”
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Reliability of the Balance Error Scoring System test is maintained during remote administration by Joey Planchet, Camden R Lynch, Pamella L Mozzer, Daniel Seichepine

“…Aim: This study investigates if scores on the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) are affected when administered remotely. Materials & methods: Participants included 26 undergraduate students, aged 19-32 (mean: 21.85 ± 2.95). …”
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Thermoelastic interactions in functionally graded materials without energy dissipation by Alqahtani Zuhur, Abbas Ibrahim, El-Bary Alaa A., Almuneef Areej

“…The Laplace transforms are inversed using numerical methods. Finally, the acquired data are visually illustrated to illustrate how inhomogeneity, laser intensity, and laser pulse length affect displacement, temperature, and stress.…”
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Chiral Resolution, Absolute Configuration Assignment, and Genotoxicity Evaluation of Racemic 3,4-Dihydroquinazoline as a Novel Anticancer Agent by Junseong Ahn, Dohyeong Ko, Seyoung Yang, Kwang H. Moon, Jiwon Woo, Ho Yoo, Joohoon Ahn, Jeong H. Lee, Kyung S. Chung, Kyung-T. Lee, Jae Y. Lee

“…By using 1H NMR anisotropy method, the absolute configuration (+)-KCP-10043F and (−)-KCP-10043F could be assigned as S and R configuration, respectively. …”
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Nutritional, Cognitive, and Functional Deficits, Frailty, and Quality of Life Associated With Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Bra... by Larissa Amorim Almeida, Bruno Araújo da Silva Dantas, Kalyne Patrícia de Macêdo Rocha, Mayara Priscilla Dantas Araújo, Nathaly da Luz Andrade, Francisco de Assis Moura Batista, Railson Luís dos Santos Silva, Monara Lorena Medeiros Silvino, Lívia Batista da Silva Fernandes Barbosa, Matheus Medeiros de Oliveira, Thaiza Teixeira Xavier Nobre, Rafaela Carolini de Oliveira Távora, Adriana Catarina de Souza Oliveira, Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres

“…We aimed to compare the associations between fall risk and different multidimensional health aspects among older adults receiving care in the Brazilian Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Method: Cross-sectional, quantitative study involving older adults from PHC. …”
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Estimating a national critical mineral security index in Indonesia using analytical hierarchy process by Nyayu Aisyah, Nugroho Adi Sasongko, Yoyon Wahyono, Martin Anda, Allan Trench

“…This study used a quasi-qualitative method, wherein the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used as the process of analysis. …”
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Estimation of Tree Canopy Closure Based on U-Net Image Segmentation and Machine Learning Algorithms by Yuefei Zhou, Jinghan Wang, Zengjing Song, Miaohang Zhou, Mengnan Lv, Xujun Han

“…This study proposes an estimation method integrating U-Net segmentation with machine learning, significantly improving accuracy through multi-source remote sensing data and feature selection. …”
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Gender-responsive governance and conflict management practices in selected maritime higher education institutions in the Philippines: basis for the development of the training plan by Niño Elson O. Salabas, Sylvino V. Tupas

“…The data were analysed using statistical methods, including mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r).…”
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A randomized non-inferiority trial of 577nm subthreshold micropulse laser versus half-dose photodynamic therapy for acute central serous chorioretinopathy by Lijun Zhou, Chuangxin Huang, Zijing Li, Tu Lu, Hongkun Zhao, Cong Li, Qifeng Cong, Jiandong Liang, Xiaojing Zhong, Ling Jin, Lin Lu, Chenjin Jin

“…Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of 577nm subthreshold micropulse laser (SML) with half-dose photodynamic therapy (Hd-PDT) for acute central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). Method: A non-inferiority clinical trial was performed with a non-inferiority margin of eight letters. …”
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Development of a Smartphone App for Women Living With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study by Catherine Knight-Agarwal, Mary Bushell, Mary-Ellen Hooper, Natasha JoJo, Marjorie Atchan, Alison Shield, Angela Douglas, Abu Saleh, Masoud Mohammadian, Irfan Khan, Cheuk Chan, Nico Rovira Iturrieta, Emily Murphy, Tanishta Arza, Deborah Davis

“…The same qualitative methods outlined in phase 2 were used. …”
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Leveraging pre-trained models within a semi-supervised and explainable AI RealTime framework: A pioneering paradigm for betel leaf disease detection by Md Tahsin, Maksura Binte Rabbani Nuha, Sumaiya Akter, Al Hossain, Mohammad Rifat Ahmmad Rashid, Raiha Ul Islam, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain

“…Furthermore, to enable effective feature extraction and facilitate real-time decision-making in practical applications, the experiment has integrated a pre-trained model, DenseNet-201, with XAI methods such as Smooth Grad, Vanilla Saliency, GradCAM++, and Faster ScoreCAM that help to visualize the affected lesions. …”
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