A Probabilistic Design Framework for Semi-Submerged Curtain Wall Breakwaters by Damjan Bujak, Dalibor Carević, Goran Lončar, Hanna Miličević

“…Using Latin Hypercube Sampling, input uncertainty is propagated through a modified Wiegel transmission model, yielding empirical distributions of the transmission coefficients <i>K_t</i> and <i>H_t</i>. Our method uses the associated safety factor required to satisfy a 95% non-exceedance criterion, <i>SF</i>₉₅. …”
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Information Management as a Factor in the Transition of the State from the Information Economy to the Digital Economy by N. A. Mamedova, A. I. Urintsov

“…In this paper, information management is consistently considered as an object, subject and method of information management. By the example of the content and correlation of such concepts as data and information, information and knowledge, the main obstacles to the transition of the state from the information economy to the digital economy are shown. …”
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The Political Movement for the Republic of Kosovo – July 2, 1990 by Agon Krasniqi

“…My study's focus on the July 2nd event aims to examine archival sources and interpret them using an analytical method, to offer a perspective on one of Kosovo’s most pivotal events in the 1990s. …”
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The Pattern of Maxillary Cleft Alveolus in Patients from Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Hina Afsar, Maryam Gul, Madeeha Gul, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Mr, Nauman Khan

“…Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Iqra National University Peshawar, Pakistan from 2nd February 2022 to 2nd July 2022. Methods: A total of 98 paediatric patients aged from birth to 16 years were chosen using a consecutive nonprobability selection method. …”
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Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment at Dazhui (GV14) and Mingmen (GV4) Modulates the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Rats after Spinal Cord Injury by Ke Li, Juntong Liu, Liangyu Song, Wei Lv, Xi Tian, Zhigang Li, Suhua Shi

“…A rat model of SCI was established by a modified Allen’s weight-drop method. In the EA Group, rats were stimulated on Dazhui (GV14) and Mingmen (GV4) for 20 min by sterilized stainless steel needles. …”
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An evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practices of South African university students regarding the use of emergency contraception and of art as an advocacy tool by Emilie J. Kistnasamy, Poovendhree Reddy, Jan Jordaan

“…In addition, the use of art as an advocacy tool in promoting awareness of EC and related sexual issues was also evaluated. Methods: A random sample of 162 students with equal representation of race and gender was interviewed. …”
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Causal Relationship Between Sex Hormone Binding Globulin and Obstetrical Disorders: A Two-Sample Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study by Gan Y, Tan X, Tang Y, Shi Q, Qi H

“…This Mendelian randomization (MR) study examined SHBG’s causal effects on 12 obstetrical conditions.Methods: Using cis-protein quantitative trait loci (cis-pQTLs) of SHBG as instrumental variables, we conducted MR analyses in FinnGen and UK Biobank (UKBB), followed by meta-analyses. …”
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Conversations Between Family Members and Physicians in Intensive Care Unit During Shared Decision-Making: A Qualitative&amp;nbsp;Observational Study by Lu Q, Ji J, Lu XY, Yin QH, Yang YQ

“…Qing Lu,1,&amp;ast; Juan Ji,2,&amp;ast; Xiao-yan Lu,1 Qiong-Hua Yin,1 Yi-Qun Yang3 1Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Outpatient, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yi-Qun Yang, Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 899 Pinghai Road, Gu Su Qu, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86051213656245355, Email 592436680@qq.comIntroduction: It is necessary to understand the decision-making dynamics between physicians and families so as to help families better participate in shared decision-making.Methods: A qualitative observational research was conducted. …”
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Pharmacoeconomic analysis of using cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors in the first line treatment of HR-positive HER2-negative advanced breast cancer by N. A. Avxentyev, E. V. Lubennikova, M. Yu. Frolov

“…We used cost minimization method for the clinical and economic study, since palbociclib and ribociclib are equally or comparably effective, according to earlier literature. …”
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Identifying Google search engine optimization techniques and providing a framework to improve the ranking of websites by Bahram Kurd, Mehrdad CheshmehSohrabi

“…Using the purposeful sampling method, authoritative articles and websites, Delphi panel members, and experts in the field of SEO were identified. …”
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Trends in Antibiotic Resistance in Uropathogens at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (2019&amp;ndash;2024): A Retrospective Study by Bazira J, Pauline Petra N, Nakato CN, Walekhwa AW, Nakazibwe B, Kawuma S

“…Isolates were identified, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the disc diffusion method. Data on patient demographics, uropathogen distribution, and resistance trends of organisms with greater than or equal to 25 isolates were analyzed using Python-based statistical methods, including Chi-square and Mann–Kendall trend analysis.Results: Escherichia coli was the most isolated pathogen, accounting for 428 isolates (45.6%), followed by Klebsiella spp. with 385 isolates (41.0%) while Citrobacter spp. and Enterococcus spp. contributed 42 (4.5%) and 26 (2.8%) isolates, respectively. …”
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Analysis of the Raman spectrum of high-power amplifiers of wireless communication systems by Minh Tuong Nguyen, Viktor I. Nefedov, Igor V. Kozlovsky, Alexey V. Malafeev, Kirill A. Selenya, Natalia A. Mirolyubova

“…Almost all of them include multiple access, which means a method of common resource division of the communication channel between subscribers (each mobile station has the ability to use a satellite retransmitter or the base station of a mobile wireless communication system to transmit its signals regardless of the operation of another station). …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven ensemble deep learning models for smart monitoring of indoor activities in IoT environment for people with disabilities by Munya A. Arasi, Hussah Nasser AlEisa, Amani A. Alneil, Radwa Marzouk

“…By incorporating smart devices and technologies, the IoT provides advanced solutions to tackle numerous tasks challenged by individuals with disabilities and promote equality. Human activity detection methods are the technical area which studies the classification of actions or movements an individual achieves over the recognition of signals directed by smartphones or wearable sensors or over images or video frames. …”
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Evolution of the constitutional legal status of the federal territory of the District of Columbia, USA: constitutional legal risks by I. A. Tretyak

“…In addition to this, historical method was also applicable.The main results and scope of their application. …”
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Readiness for Discharge, Quality of Discharge Teaching, Anxiety and Depression in Surgical Patients With Cervical Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Yuan J, Zhang J, Cui X, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Xu C

“…Jing Yuan,1,&ast; Jia Zhang,1,&ast; XiuYun Cui,1 YuTing Zhang,1 Yaru Wu,1 ChunYan Xu2 1School of Nursing, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gynecological Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: ChunYan Xu, Email xcy101413@163.comPurpose: This quantitative study aimed to determine whether the quality of discharge teaching, anxiety, depression, and various demographic and disease-related factors predict discharge readiness among cervical cancer surgical patients in Western Region of China.Methods: From November 2023 to May 2024, a convenience sampling method was employed to administer a questionnaire to cervical cancer surgery patients at a tertiary Grade A specialized hospital in Xinjiang. …”
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Representation of Family from the Feminist and Islamic Perspectives in Arabic Novel Case Study: A Novel Titled "Zainab bint Al-Ajaweed" by Khawla Al-Qazwini by Narges Ansari, Ladan Moradi, Lila Sadeqi

“…Using descriptive-analytical method, the way Radical feminist views are reflected and Islam's opposition to it were analyzed. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Spiritual Health and Spiritual Intelligence on the Quality of Life in Medical Students by Maryam Shamsaei, Alireza Maleki

“…This study investigates the effect of spiritual health and spiritual intelligence on the quality of life (QOL) of medical students at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This study uses a cross-sectional with descriptive-analytical method. …”
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Relevance of data analytics in sustainable fisheries management: An evidence-based study by Isaac Lukambagire, Baker Matovu, Bhavani Rao R., Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz, Remya S.N., Isaac Sarfo

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Causal Relationship Between Depression, Sleep Disorders, and Constipation: A Mendelian Randomization and Mediation Analysis by Wang JX, Wei KY, Lin W, Liu YJ

“…The inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method was applied as the primary analytical approach. …”
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Effect of climate change in paddy production and adaptation strategies in Tharu communities of Dang district, Nepal by Pradip Raj Poudel, Narayan Raj Joshi, Shanta Pokhrel

“…The ratio of male and female was found to be equal with higher literacy rate at study area than district. …”
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