Development and assessment of machine learning models for predicting fatigue response in AA2024 by Jagadesh Kumar Jatavallabhula, Tshepo Gaonnwe, Sibusiso Nginda, Vasudeva Rao Veeredhi

“…These results highlight the potential of ML models to accurately predict fatigue life, offering a reliable alternative to tedious and costly experimental methods.…”
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Estimating Maxillary Sinus Volume Using Smartphone Camera by Christoforos Meliadis, Emily Feng, Ezekiel Johnson, Wendy Zhu, Paramesh Gopi, Vivek Mohan, Peter H. Hwang, Jacob Johnson, Bryant Y. Lin

“…<italic>Goal:</italic> This study aims to introduce a novel method for estimating maxillary sinus volume using smartphone technology, providing an accessible alternative to traditional imaging techniques. <italic>Methods:</italic> We recruited 40 participants to conduct a comparative analysis between Computed Tomography (CT) and face scans obtained using an Apple iPhone. …”
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Evaluation of the diagnostic efficiency of fluorescence in situ hybridization for pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yu-Qi Hu, Yu-Qi Hu, Kang Liu, Kang Liu, Le-Qing Lai, Le-Qing Lai, Yi-Ru He, Yi-Ru He, Li-Ping Hong, Li-Ping Hong, Chu-Qian Jiang, Chu-Qian Jiang, Si-Min Liu, Si-Min Liu, Ming-Zhu Cao

“…The fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assay for PTB might be a suitable alternative to current tests. However, a systematic assessment of the diagnostic performance of this new approach is not available. …”
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Inception and Evolution of Nitrogen Sorption Hysteresis Loops by Thermally-Induced Nanopore Drilling in TiO Xerogel Microspheres: UV Photoreduction of Methyl Orange by Celso Velásquez, M. Luisa Ojeda, Antonio Campero, J. Javier Sánchez-Mondragón, J. Marcos Esparza, Fernando Rojas

“…The annealed TiO 2 microglobules enclosed a nanopore network consisting of alternating bulges and throats. The nitrogen adsorption isotherms of the TiO 2 xerogels treated at 100 °C and 500 °C possessed very narrow hysteresis loops, whereas the corresponding adsorption isotherms of the TiO 2 microglobular samples annealed at 200–400 °C showed well-defined hysteresis cycles. …”
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Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Clove Oil in Decontamination of Ready-to-Eat Spinach (<i>Spinacia oleracea</i> L.) by Abigail A. Armah, Kelvin F. Ofori, Kenisha Sutherland, Emmanuel Otchere, Winter A. Lewis, Wilbert Long

“…Due to an increased demand for natural food additives, clove oil was assessed as a natural alternative to chemical disinfectants in produce washing. …”
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Encapsulation of anthocyanins from purple corn cob via antisolvent precipitation: Effect of pH and zein/gum arabic ratio on the antioxidant activity, particle size and thermal stab... by Johan Mendoza, Omar Peñuñuri-Miranda, María d.C. Valdez-Cárdenas, Carmen O. Melendez-Pizarro, Daniel Lardizabal-Gutiérrez, Francisco Paraguay-Delgado, Armando Quintero-Ramos

“…Additionally, this approach offers a sustainable alternative, adding value to agricultural by-products and promoting waste valorization in the food industry. …”
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Comité evaluador invitado by .

“…Universidad Internacional de Catalunya (España) Verónica Alderete. Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales del Sur - CONICET - Universidad Nacional del Sur (Argentina) Ana Wortman. …”
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Antibacterial activity of selenium nanoparticles/copper oxide (SeNPs/CuO) nanocomposite against some multi-drug resistant clinical pathogens by Ahmed Morad Asaad, Sara A. Saied, Mohammad M. Torayah, N. I. Abu-Elsaad, Samah Mohammed Awad.

“…Conclusion These findings would support further research in development of a novel Se-NPs/Cu2O nanocomposite as a promising alternative therapeutic option for improving the quality of patients’ management.…”
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Binderless MDF from Hydroxymethylated Kenaf Pulp by Nyoman J Wistara, Wulan Starini, Fauzi Febrianto, Gustan Pari

“…Modified lignin with improved reactivity can be a potential alternative for synthetic phenol formaldehyde resin for the adhesive of wood composite. …”
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Driver Route Planning Method Based on Accident Risk Cost Prediction by Xiaoleng Liao, Tong Zhou, Xu Wang, Rongjian Dai, Xuehui Chen, Xiangmin Zhu

“…After comparison, the optimal path and two alternative paths are obtained. The results show that the accident risk cost prediction model based on historical accident data can be used to quantify driving risk. …”
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Selective Chelating Resin for Copper Removal and Recovery in Aqueous Acidic Solution Generated from Synthetic Copper-Citrate Complexes from Bioleaching of E-waste by Kowit Suwannahong, Jiyapa Sripirom, Chadrudee Sirilamduan, Vanlop Thathong, Torpong Kreetachart, Piyapat Panmuang, Anat Deepatana, Suphot Punbut, Surachai Wongcharee

“…It can be concluded from these results that selective chelating resins could be used as an alternative for the treatment of copper (II) ions contained in e-waste or application to other divalent metals in wastewater for sustainable water and adsorbent reuse as circular economy.…”
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Comparative analysis of seasonal wind power using Weibull, Rayleigh and Champernowne distributions by Bienvenu Sumaili Ndeba, Omaima El Alani, Abdellatif Ghennioui, Mostafa Benzaazoua

“…Instead, small Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) or alternative strategies should be considered. The Champernowne distribution’s robustness makes it a valuable tool for wind energy assessments, especially in regions with intermittent wind patterns, providing a foundation for more accurate modeling and energy planning.…”
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War and negotiations. How Vietnam defeated the American Colossus by A. M. Vasiliev

“…Over the course of the prolonged US war in Vietnam, the bloodiest one after World War II, it became obvious that there was no alternative to a negotiation process. Important reasons were the impossibility for Washington to win the battlefield and the rise of anti-war sentiment in the United States. …”
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Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty for Distal Femur Fracture with Lateral Knee Osteoarthritis by Takao Kaneko, Tadashi Igarashi, Shu Yoshizawa, Kazutaka Takada, Hiroyasu Ikegami, Yoshiro Musha

“…Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been proposed as an alternative solution. We report a case where robotic-assisted (RA) TKA was used to treat lateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) with distal femur fracture. …”
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L’anxiété technocratique en France : les romans du Fleuve Noir « Anticipation », 1951-1960 by Bradford Lyau

“…Furthermore, Klein’s novel is perhaps also satirizing the Fleuve Noir formula itself, implying that the demands and expectations of the « Anticipation » series preclude any vision truly alternative to a technocratic one. (Abstract by Robert M. …”
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Comparison of Airborne Bacterial Populations Determined by Passive and Active Air Sampling at puy de Dôme, France by Kevin P. Dillon, Romie Tignat-Perrier, Muriel Joly, Sydonia N. C. M. Grogan, Catherine Larose, Pierre Amato, Gediminas Mainelis

“…These methods are used by active samplers that require an air mover and power, but this requirement can also represent a major constraint in field studies. Alternatively, passive samplers do not require power and can operate for long times. …”
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From deliberation to acclamation: how did Twitter’s algorithms foster polarized communities and undermine democracy in the 2020 US presidential election by Gustavo Morales, Gustavo Morales, Augusto Salazar, Diego Puche

“…Trump’s defeat marked a collision between users who took to the streets under the banner of a conspiracy theory, which had gained traction as an alternative virtual truth through acclamation as practice, and citizens who use the practice of deliberation over empirical results of the electoral process. …”
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Eco-friendly synthesis of gold nanoparticles via tangerine peel extract: Unveiling their multifaceted biological and catalytic potentials by Seyedeh Masoumeh Ghoreishi, Sobhan Mortazavi-Derazkola

“…This method presents a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical agents. We optimized synthesis parameters, including time (5, 30, 60, and 90 min), temperature (25, 40, and 60 °C), and gold concentration (5, 10, 15, and 20 mM) to refine the nanoparticles size and morphology. …”
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First aid guidelines for fragile contexts (conflict, disaster and remote areas): Contextualization &amp; Adaptation

“…It is their role to give learners the permission and confidence to act as best they can and provide options for delivering alternative care where resources or circumstances are limiting. …”
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