Implementation fidelity in leprosy care and support for disability prevention and management in Rupandehi, Nepal: A qualitative study. by Sudip Nepal, Ari Probandari, Amit Timilsina, Anisha Shrestha, Prakash Chandra Joshi, Riris Ahmad Andono

“…Semi-structured interview guidelines and qualitative checklists facilitated the data collection process. Participants were chosen using purposive and selective sampling methods. …”
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Analysis of Fatigue Performance of Metallic Components with Gradient Microstructures by Pandi Zhao, Liheng Tuo, Hongrui Zhang, Zhiyan Sun, Shuai Ren, Gaihuan Yuan, Zebang Zheng

“…The findings of this work provide valuable insights for the design of structural parameters and the optimization of forming process parameters in high-performance sealing-ring applications.…”
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Electrophysiological Study in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy by Hussein Kaddoori

“… Background: Cervical radiculopathy is defined as a pathological process affecting the cervical nerve root(s). Electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) are frequently used to evaluate spinal cord and nerve root function. …”
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Impact of UAV-Derived RTK/PPK Products on Geometric Correction of VHR Satellite Imagery by Muhammed Enes Atik, Mehmet Arkali, Saziye Ozge Atik

“…Our results showed that a higher-accuracy geometric correction process could be achieved with orthophotos and DEMs created using precise positioning techniques such as RTK and PPK. …”
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Modeling Intra-Organization Fragmentation and Integration to Enhance Performance in Industrialized Timber Construction by Harrison Mesa, Macarena Ramírez, Pablo Guindos, Manuel Carpio

“…This study adopted a computational modeling strategy based on the Virtual Design Team (VDT) approach to simulate the organizational structure and process in a real-world industrialized timber building company. …”
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A lightweight fabric defect detection with parallel dilated convolution and dual attention mechanism by Zheqing Zhang, Kezhong Lu, Gaoming Yang

“…Detecting defects in fabrics is essential to quality control in the manufacturing process of textile productions. To increase detection efficiency, a variety of automatic fabric defect detections have been developed. …”
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Dimensional stability of brake pads reinforced with calcined eggshell particles under exposed to engine lubricating oil by Sunardi Sunardi, Ariawan Dody, Surojo Eko, Prabowo Aditya Rio, Wibowo Cahyo Hadi, Akbar Hammar Ilham, Sudrajad Agung, Seputro Harjo

“…The manufacturing of brake linings involves three process stages: cold compaction, hot compaction, and post-curing. …”
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An open Monte Carlo based implementation of Gauss's method for initial orbit determination by José B. Batista-Mendoza, Eduardo Chung, Adam’s Martínez-Soto, Joaquín Fábrega-Polleri, Carlos A. Fernández-Valdés

“…Herein, we present the results of the development of a new open access tool to simplify the process of IOD of celestial bodies, specifically, NEAs. …”
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Effect of moisture change on water retention behavior of unsaturated silty soil under loading–unloading conditions by Syed Kamran Hussain Shah, Adnan Anwar Malik, Shay Haq, Waqar Ahmad, Umair Ali, Rabia Chaudhry

“…During the initial stages of the loading process, suction increases with decreasing void ratio due to the heterogeneous distribution of water in the soil. …”
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MISSÕES RELIGIOSAS IBÉRICAS NA PARAÍBA COLONIAL. Atividades historiográficas e prospecções arqueológicas dos antigos redutos missioneiros by Juvandi de Souza Santos, Lucas Ramon Porto de Assis

“…Historiographical activities and archaeological surveys of the old missionary strongholds ABSTRACT The present article is the culmination of a long investigative process regarding the colonial history of Paraíba, specifically about the Religious Missions and Jesuit Farms that were established in the territory of Parahyba do Norte. …”
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"I'll take them another day": A qualitative study exploring the socio-behavioral complexities of childhood vaccination in urban poor settlements. by Judy Gichuki, Ben Ngoye, Francis Wafula

“…The Theory of Planned Behavior guided the structuring of the FGD questions. An iterative process was used to analyze and identify emerging themes. …”
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Interpretable deep learning of single-cell and epigenetic data reveals novel molecular insights in aging by Zhi-Peng Li, Zhaozhen Du, De-Shuang Huang, Andrew E. Teschendorff

“…In summary, the computational deep learning framework presented here illustrates how deep learning when combined with explainable AI tools, can reveal novel biological insights into the complex process of aging.…”
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Design and Testing of an Extruded Shaking Vibration-Type Peanut Digging and Harvesting Machine for Saline Soil by Zengcun Chang, Bin Sun, Dongjie Li, Xiaoshuai Zheng, Haipeng Yan, Dongwei Wang, Jialin Hou

“…The soil extrusion vibration crushing dispersion and sieving process was analyzed, and the factors affecting soil crushing and separation were determined by establishing the extrusion collision model. …”
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Relationship Marketing Stage of Development in Romanian Banking Industry by Alina Filip, Diana Maria Vrânceanu, Bogdan Georgescu, Daniela Elena Marinescu

“…Due to respondents’ expertise, during the interviews could be applied mixed research methods in the process of data collection and subsequently, in data analysis. …”
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Research on path planning of mobile robots based on improved A* algorithm by Xing Fu, Zucheng Huang, Gongxue Zhang, Weijun Wang, Jian Wang

“…The choice between eight-neighborhood search and sixteen-neighborhood search is determined based on the presence of obstacles in the eight-neighborhood around the current node, effectively enhancing the search efficiency of the algorithm and reducing the number of nodes expanded during the search process. Subsequently, unnecessary nodes are eliminated based on the positional relationship between the current node and the target node, according to neighborhood direction search rules, further decreasing the number of expanded nodes. …”
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Regulation of the tuft cell-ILC2 circuit in intestinal mucosal immunity by Kaiyu Shang, Xinxin Qi, Tingting Tian, Huidong Shi, Yuejie Zhu, Fengbo Zhang

“…Tuft cells also recognize viruses and bacteria, but the role played by the tuft cell-ILC2 circuit in this process is not yet clear. Furthermore, tuft cell-ILC2 circuit is influenced by dietary fiber, intestinal microbiota, and other factors, contributing to new functions in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. …”
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Development of the national production of personal protective equipment: Problems of control over state certification and working conditions during martial law by O. Makarevych

“…The analysis of the study findings revealed critical problems in the field of certification: excessive financial burden, complexity of certification procedures, protracted duration of the process, lack of transparency, and low availability of information on requirements. …”
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Deep Roots Supply Reactivity and Enhance Silicate Weathering in the Bedrock Vadose Zone by Ivan D. Osorio‐Leon, Daniella M. Rempe, Jon K. Golla, Julien Bouchez, Jennifer L. Druhan

“…By combining direct observations and a process‐based RTM we conclude that the carbon respiration promoted by deep roots significantly enhances chemical weathering rates in the BVZ, constituting 43% ± 3% of total solute flux from the base of the BVZ to the water table.…”
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Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validity of Barnes Language Assessment in Persian Ageing Population: A Preliminary Study by Ahmad Reza Khatoonabadi, Amin Modarres Zadeh, Shirin Jafari, Sasan Maroufizadeh, Karen Bryan

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional translated and culturally adapted the BLA into Persian (BLA-Per) and evaluated its psychometric properties. The translation process followed the international quality of life assessment protocol. …”
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Is the use of antibiotic stewardship measures in the context of specialized outpatient palliative care sensible and feasible? An interview-based study by Ulrich Kaiser, Florian Kaiser, Jörg Schmidt, Ursula Vehling-Kaiser, Florian Hitzenbichler

“…The primary benefits cited were greater safety in the prescription and decision-making process for antibiotics in the areas of SAPV and improved quality of life. …”
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