The Validation of Chromatographic Methods in the Detection of Cocaine and Diluents in Drugs Seized by the Civil Police in the State of Espírito Santo by Karoline P. Miossi, Thays C. Valin, Ramon R. T. Bottocim, Bruno Q. Araújo, Wanderson Romão, Eustaquio V. R. de Castro, Valdemar Lacerda Jr., Alvaro Cunha Neto

“…For the first technique, a correlation coefficient (R) equals 0.9939 was achieved, while for HPLC a R = 0.9984 was obtained for crack and R = 0.9907 for cocaine. …”
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Modelling of Evaporation of Clusters and Nanodroplets of Organic Molecules Using Quantum Chemical and the Kinetic Gas Theory Methods by V. M. Gun'ko

“…The quantum chemical calculations (SMD/HF or SMD/B3LYP methods with the 6-31G(d,p) basis set) are used to estimate changes in the Gibbs free energy during the transfer of a molecule from a liquid medium (modelled by clusters or nanodroplets) into the gas phase. …”
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Feature fusion and selection using handcrafted vs. deep learning methods for multimodal hand biometric recognition by Saliha Artabaz, Layth Sliman

“…Using the minimal optimal feature set, we achieve an equal error rate (EER) of 0.71%, demonstrating superior efficiency and accuracy.…”
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Investigation on Methods of Determining the Grouting Quality of Embedded Rock Bolts Using High Frequency Guided Waves by Peng Li, Changsuo Zhang, Guanlin Yang

“…Moreover, this study discusses a method of evaluating the grouting quality of embedded rock bolts using the peak ratios and average amplitude ratios of the high frequency guided waves. …”
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Data-driven approach to enhance deep foundation safety: reliable methods for predicting bored pile capacity by Usman Hasan Jalali, Badee Alshameri, Muhammad Hamza Khalid, Waqas Hassan, Lokmane Abdeldjouad, S. Muhammad Jamil, Hassan Farooq, Zain Maqsood

“…Abstract The interpretation methods used to predict ultimate pile capacity from load-settlement curves yield varied results due to their unique assumptions and limitations. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Some Structural Equation Model Estimation Methods with Application to Coronary Heart Disease Risk by David Adedia, Atinuke O. Adebanji, Simon Kojo Appiah

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The effects of the implementation order of implicit and explicit learning methods on learners' task enjoyment and motor skill acquisition by Yuki Matsuura, Hiroki Matsuoka, Yoshifumi Isa, Yosuke Sakairi

“…They were divided into two groups with equal skill levels, with the order of learning method alternating between the groups. …”
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Effectiveness of mechanical vs. chemomechanical methods in removing intracanal calcium hydroxide medication: a randomised trial by Nehal Amir, Nouman Noor

“…Tooth arch did not significantly correlate with the removal method (p=0.79). Conclusion: Both methods were found to be equally effective in removing water-based calcium hydroxide medication from the endodontic system. …”
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Solid Waste Treatment Using Multi-Criteria Decision Support Methods Case Study Lattakia City by Raed Jafar, Zahraa Alhindawee, Haytham Shahin, Adel Awad

“…It was also found that environmental awareness is linked to the cultural level, and it was equal between males and females. The study also provided the optimal treatment method for solid waste according to the theory of hierarchical analysis, where the biogas production method ranked first with a rate of 35.5%, followed by the composting production method with 22.6%, the recycling method with 17.4%, followed by the incineration method by 15%. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC CONSIDERATION OF RADIAL IMAGING METHODS IN IDENTIFYING LOCAL RECURRENCE OF PROSTATE CANCER AFTER RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY by E. A. Bezrukov, E. L. Lachinov, G. A. Martirosyan

“…It should be noted that none of the methods of radiodiagnostics are not ahead of the results of PSA in the identification of local recurrence of prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy; however, in their complex application, prostate cancer recurrent after radical prostatectomy can be visualized at its earliest stages.…”
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Analyzing the influence of manufactured sand and fly ash on concrete strength through experimental and machine learning methods by S Sathvik, Solomon Oyebisi, Rakesh Kumar, Pshtiwan Shakor, Olutosin Adejonwo, Adithya Tantri, V Suma

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The use and experience of the national disability insurance scheme for Australians with skeletal dysplasia: a mixed-methods study by Jun Hei Jeremy Lai, Penelope Ireland, Daphne Nguyen, Ashley Woodbury, Verity Pacey

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the use and experience of NDIS for Australians with skeletal dysplasias. Methods This is a cross-sectional, mixed-methods study. …”
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Digital Forensic Analysis of UAV Flight Data Using Static and Dynamic Methods in Coal Mining Area by Muhammad Yusuf Halim, Ahmad Luthfi

“…The GPS data from EXIF metadata was visualized in Google Earth to map flight paths and confirm boundary violations. …”
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Research Trend On Healthcare (Hospital Financial) Failure And Activity-Based Costing Methods: A Bibliometric Analysis by Yurisal Akhmad Dany, Firman Pribadi

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New precise solitary wave solutions for coupled Higgs field equations via two enhanced methods by Usman Hassan, Jamilu Sabi’u, Usman Abbas Yakubu, Cherif Ahmat Tidiane Aidara, Umar Ali Muhammad

“…Abstract We utilized the enhanced Sardar sub-equation and generalized Riccati equation methods to explore precise solitary wave solutions for the coupled Higgs field equations. …”
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Tracking Implementation Outcomes of an Intensive Case Management Program for HIV: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Meron Mengistu, Kris Tom, Liben Gebremikael, Notisha Massaquoi, Obidimma Ezezika

“…Although conventional research places significant emphasis on the advancement and effectiveness of interventions, it is equally imperative to comprehend their performance in practical, real-life situations. …”
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Developing Digital Stories with Youth on Climate Change and HIV Vulnerabilities in Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya: Methods and Reflections by Carmen H. Logie, Sarah Van Borek, Aryssa Hasham, Julia Kagunda, Humphres Evelia, Beldine Omondi, Arnold Asava, Maryline Okuto, Clara Gachoki, Mercy Chege, Mumbi Mwangi, Lesley Gittings

“…Digital storytelling involves the creation of short audio-visual clips that combine personal storytelling with images, voice-over narration, and sound effects. …”
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Comparison of intensity normalization methods in prostate, brain, and breast cancer multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging by Savannah R. Duenweg, Samuel A. Bobholz, Allison K. Lowman, Aleksandra Winiarz, Biprojit Nath, Michael J. Barrett, Fitzgerald Kyereme, Stephanie Vincent-Sheldon, Peter LaViolette

“…Previous studies have employed several normalization methods, but there is a lack of consensus on which method results in the most comparable images across vendors and acquisitions. …”
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Prevalence of sarcocystis infection in slaughtered ruminants at Rasht abattoir: A comparative study of digestive and macroscopic methods by Bijhan Heyrati, Omid Mohammadpour, Sohrab Rasouli, Hasti Pourmirzaei

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Sarcocystis species infections in slaughtered ruminants (cattle, sheep, and goats) at the Rasht abattoir, Iran, using the digestive method. A total of 606 samples (tongue, esophagus, heart, diaphragm and, skeletal muscle (gluteal muscle)) were examined visually for the presence of macrocysts at the Rasht industrial slaughterhouse. …”
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Analysis of research trends and development prospects of soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators/activators: using bibliometric methods by Bing Ju Yan, Jing Zhang, Jun Wang, Hong Xia Yuan

“…However, there remains a gap in bibliometric analysis on this topic. We aim to visualize the research hotspots and trends in the field of sGC stimulators or activators. …”
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