Application of the mercury porosimetry method in the analysis of sorption materials by R. K. Kostoev, D. S. Tochiev, E. I. Nilkho, Z. N. Sultigova, R. D. Archakova, B. A. Temirkhanov, L. Ya. Uzhakhova

“…This study aims to establish the available porosity of a sorbent based on carbonized rice husk and investigate its sorption properties for oil and oil products.Methods. A rice-husk-based sorbent carbonized at 400°С for 30 min was selected as the subject. …”
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Deep learning for predicting myopia severity classification method by WangMeiYu Xing, XiaoNa Li, JingShu Ni, YuanZhi Zhang, ZhongSheng Li, Yong Liu, YiKun Wang, Yao Huang

“…Results The experimental results show that the proposed method achieves an accuracy of 0.9104, a precision of 0.8154, a recall of 0.8177, an F1-score of 0.8147, and a specificity of 0.9376 in the classification of myopia severity. …”
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Omnidirectional Motion Trajectory Tracking Control Method for AUVs by Jiangpeng XU, Junlei WANG, Yi TANG

“…Both simulation and underwater experiments validate the control method. The results show this method can achieve omnidirectional navigation, solve motion constraint problems in AUV trajectory tracking, enable them to track any trajectory, and complete specific underwater maneuvers.…”
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Deoxidation of Titanium Using Ytterbium-Halide-Flux Method by Takanari OUCHI, Kenta AKAISHI, Gen KAMIMURA, Toru H. OKABE

“…The proposed deoxidation method is expected to help scale up the recycling of Ti scrap and ensure efficient utilization of resources.…”
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CBSNet: An Effective Method for Potato Leaf Disease Classification by Yongdong Chen, Wenfu Liu

“…Aiming at the problems of tiny spots, blurred disease edges, and susceptibility to noise interference during image acquisition and transmission in potato leaf diseases, we propose a CBSNet-based potato disease recognition method. Firstly, a convolution module called Channel Reconstruction Multi-Scale Convolution (CRMC) is designed to extract the upper and lower features by separating the channel features and applying a more optimized convolution to the upper and lower features, followed by a multi-scale convolution operation to capture the key changes more effectively. …”
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MEASUREMENT OF MICROHARDNESS OF PHOTORESIST FILMS ON SILICON BY THE SCRATCHING METHOD by D. I. Brinkevich, V. S. Prosolovich, Yu. N. Yankovski, S. A. Vabishchevich, N. V. Vabishchevich, V. E. Gaishun

“…When using the load P = 1–2 g, more accurate values of microhardness gives the scratching method. Value of the microhardness determined by a scratching method is 20–40 % more than value of the microhardness received by a microindentation method. …”
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Angular Photometry of Biological Tissue by Ellipsoidal Reflector Method by M. A. Bezuglyi, N. V. Bezuglaya, A. V. Ventsuryk, K. P. Vonsevych

“…Purpose of the research is investigation of the reflectance of biologic tissues by the ellipsoidal reflector method under the variable angle of the incident radiation.The research investigates functional features of improved photometry method by ellipsoidal reflectors. …”
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LOW-WASTE TECHNOLOGY OF GLYCIDOL PRODUCTION BY PEROXIDE METHOD by S. V. Leont'eva, M. R. Flid, M. A. Trushechkina, M. V. Babotina, V. R. Flid, A. V. Sulimov

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The separation of the electromagnetic field at the position of the sources in the magnetotelluric method by P.N. Alexandrov, A.K. Rybin, O.B. Zabinyakova

“…The theoretical problems of using the magnetotelluric sounding method (MTS) for electromagnetic monitoring of the current geodynamic processes have been considered. …”
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A Quantitative Method for Characterizing of Structures’ Debris Release by Maiqi Xiang, Martin Morgeneyer, Olivier Aguerre-Chariol, Caroline Lefebvre, Florian Philippe, Laurent Meunier, Christophe Bressot

“…The work presented here aims to develop a new quantitative method to measure elemental mass concentrations via particle sampling and Transmission Electron Microscopy—Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (TEM-EDS). …”
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THEORETICAL AND METHODICAL TOOLKIT FOR MANAGING THE STAKEHOLDERS OF A PROJECT by Oleksandr Skachkov, Irina Skachkovа

“…The objectives of the project are to improve the processes of managing the stakeholders of a project by analyzing the stakeholders of the project, creating a list of stakeholders, grouping stakeholders, identifying key stakeholders and building the reserve of project stakeholders. The methods used are the methods of strategic management in the project activity. …”
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BIOFEEDBACK AS A METHOD FOR STUDENTS’ MENTAL STATE ASSESSMENT by M. Yu. Ababkova, V. L. Leontieva

“…One of the most perspective neurotechnologies for the field of education is the method of biofeedback (BF) which enables to define students’ mental state, change various physiological processes proceeding from the obtained data, correct educational process, and improve its quality and effectiveness.The aim of the present publication is to identify the opportunities of the biofeedback method application for educational purposes.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Research on Ultra-fine Group Resonance Calculation Method by YANG Weiyan, SHAO Ruizhi, SHI Jun, YANG Bo, BI Guangwen, PENG Lianghui

“…Meanwhile, it overcame the problem of low computational efficiency for ultra-fine group method. A new pressurized water reactor lattice resonance and transport calculation code was developed, which uses the new method introduced in this paper to treat resonance problem and uses method of characteristics to solve the neutron transport equation. …”

A modified method for assessing sexual function in men by M. I. Yagubov, I. Yu. Kan, N. V. Dobaeva, I. R. Ayriyants

“…In this regard, it is an urgent task to develop short screening tools that provide prompt diagnosis of sexual dysfunctions.Materials and methods. …”
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Optimization of the Method for Spectrofluorimetric Determination of Aluminum Impurities in Substances by E. V. Vishnyakov, A. A. Tolstikova, J. E. Generalova, A. K. Kaldybaeva, I. I. Terninko

“…The admixture of aluminum in the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation XV is determined by the spectrofluorimetric method using the ligand – 8-hydroxyquinoline in chloroform. …”
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ANALYSIS AND PERSPECTIVES OF PRIVATE POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICES IN ROMANIA DURING 2009-2015 by Silviu Dorin GEORGESCU, Adrian BUDICĂ

“…Services occupy an important role in a country’s economic development. At present, services sector is under a continuous change and diversification, for this reason theoretical and practical approaches are both difficult and controversial. …”
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Development and evaluation of a healthcare decision-making intervention for African American parent-adult daughter dementia dyads: a mixed-methods study protocol by Ken Hepburn, Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Karen S Lyons, Fayron Epps, Gaea Daniel, Joan K. Monin, Wizdom Powell

“…The prototype intervention will be piloted in a single-group clinical trial to evaluate feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy.Methods and analysis This study will be conducted in two phases using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, wherein qualitative data collection follows quantitative data collection to explain the findings. …”
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Developing a values-based interorganisational Care at the End-of-Life Collaborative framework for the Australian context: A mixed-methods, practice-based research protocol by Carol Hope, Leah East, John Rosenberg, Melissa Taylor

“…Design: This is a two-phase study that uses a mixed-methods case study and a Delphi methodology. Methods and analysis: Phase I data collection is based on the RE-AIM framework, which uses the Partnership Self-Assessment Tool (PSAT) and semi-structured interviews with Collaborative members and key stakeholders. …”
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Promoting a more empowering motivational climate in physical education: a mixed-methods study on the impact of a theory-based professional development programme by Daniel Milton, Paul R. Appleton, Anna Bryant, Joan L. Duda

“…Employing a mixed-methods longitudinal design, the research assessed PE teachers' understanding of motivation and motivational strategies, Senior Leadership Team perceptions of the PDP's impact, and pupils' motivation and engagement in PE. …”
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Mixed-methods study protocol to develop and pilot a Competency Assessment Tool to support therapists in the care of patients with blunt CHest trauma (CATCh study) by Ceri Battle, Jane Barnett, E Baker, Timothy Driscoll, Hayley Anne Hutchings, Claire O’Neill, Hannah Toghill, Rhys Whelan

“…The aim of this study is to develop and pilot a new competency assessment tool to support therapists caring for patients with blunt chest trauma from prehospital care through to long-term follow-up following hospital discharge.Methods and analysis A mixed-methods study will be undertaken, with three distinct phases: (1) an integrative narrative review to examine the literature regarding therapist competencies; (2) focus groups with patients, therapists and key stakeholders to explore opinions regarding important aspects of care (phases I and II will inform the content of the tool), followed by final tool development by an international expert panel; and (3) a multicentre pilot study using questionnaires and elicitation interviews, in which final tool acceptability to therapists will be tested. …”
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