Dual-Band Power Divider with Wide Suppression Band by Salman Karimi, Golshan Mohamadpour, Saeed Roshani

“…The weights of each neuron are obtained using particle swarm optimization algorithms. The proposed neural network model has accurate results, and the mean relative error of the train and test data for both outputs is <0.1 , which validates the accurate results of the proposed model. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Coupling of Model Test for Nuclear Waste Disposal by Yu-Ping Wang, Zhe Wang, Fa-Cheng Yi, Lei Fu, Ying Luo

“…This article presents a simulation of a long-term retardation performance Mock-up test of the multi-field coupling of buffer materials, with the aim to study the thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) processes occurring in the engineered barrier system of a high-level waste (HLW) repository. …”
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Successful Reduction of Acute Puerperal Uterine Inversion with the Use of a Bakri Postpartum Balloon by Akinori Ida, Koichi Ito, Yoko Kubota, Maiko Nosaka, Hiroshi Kato, Yoshiyuki Tsuji

“…Following the delivery, she complained twice of severe lower abdominal pain; subsequently, hemorrhage was noted at the site of partial detachment of the placenta. These findings led to a diagnosis of placenta accreta, and the patient developed a state of shock. …”
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Assessment of retention characteristics of different attachments following new modifications (an in vitro study) by Mahabad Mahmud Saleh, Dhia Aldori

“… Background and objectives: This study aimed to compare the retention characteristics of different attachments used to retain partial dentures following new modifications. Methods: In this study three types of commonly used extracoronal castable attachments were selected, namely (1) Preci-verttix standard, CEKA attachment, (2) Preci-sagix mini size, CEKA attachment, (3) OT- cap normal, Rhein 83. …”
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Nano‐gold micelles loaded Dox and Elacridar for reversing drug resistance of breast cancer by Liu‐Jing Wen, Yue‐Sheng Wang, Jie Zhang

“…The prepared FP‐ssD@A‐E micelles, which were spherical in shape, uniform in particle size distribution, and had good drug loading performance and encapsulation efficiency.…”
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Maximizing Electric Power Recovery through Advanced Compensation with MPPT Algorithms by Souad Touairi, Mustapha Zekraoui, Mustapha Mabrouki

“…Striking a balance in ride comfort using the time difference of arrival (TDOA) as a trade-off constitutes approximately 30% of the piezoelectric harvester (PEH) system’s power consumption when operating in active suspension mode, optimized by particle swarm optimization (PSO).…”
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Salivary Metabolomics of Well and Poorly Controlled Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes by Sompop Bencharit, James Carlson, Warren C. Byrd, Escher L. Howard-Williams, Jackson T. Seagroves, Susan McRitchie, John B. Buse, Susan Sumner

“…Unsupervised principal components analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares regression discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to define unique metabolomic profiles associated with well and poorly controlled diabetes based on A1C levels. …”
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Difficulties the Conservative Treatment of Crohn’s Disease Complicated by Autoimmune Hemophilia A by E. L. Belyaeva, O. I. Filippova, A. V. Koloskov, A. A. Naydenov, F. D. Albegova

“…Upon admission, the patient demonstrated an elongated activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). In this connection, the levels of VIII (FVIII) and IX (FIX) coagulation factors and the content of von Willebrand factor antigen were determined. …”
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Enhancing Student Motivation and Competencies: Integrating E-Learning, Technological Literacy, and Cultural Alignment by Boumedyen Shannaq, Imran Saleem, Said AlRawahi, Saad Almhlawi, Said AlMaqbali

“…A survey was conducted among 1,436 Oman students, and the data were analyzed using partial least squares and structural equation modeling to assess the moderating effects of TL and CC on these relationships. …”
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Experimental Study on the Shear Strength of Loess Modified by Microbial Precipitation Technology by Bing-Xia Wang, Li-Jun Shi, Jian-Hua Dong, Lu Wang, Wen-Tong Tian

“…The change of internal friction angle is affected by the soil particle contact, the existing form of calcium carbonate formed by microbial precipitation, pore morphology, yield, and other forces. (4) By means of SEM, the distribution morphology of the soil particles and the contact microscopic images of the loess samples modified by microorganisms with different proportions were further verified to further verify the macroscopic changes of the shear strength of the modified loess samples cemented by microorganisms with different proportions. …”
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Postfire Safety Investigation on Prestressed RPC Beams after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures by Yan Kai, Zhang Yao, Cai Hao, Fan Lili, Xin Zhang

“…The failure process of the beams under static load with different fire durations cover thickness of tendons, load ratio, bonded and unbonded tendons, and partial prestressing ratio, which are investigated. …”
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Changes in Predicted Muscle Coordination with Subject-Specific Muscle Parameters for Individuals after Stroke by Brian A. Knarr, Darcy S. Reisman, Stuart A. Binder-Macleod, Jill S. Higginson

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The use of bacterial cellulose from kombucha to produce curcumin loaded Pickering emulsion with improved stability and antioxidant properties by Zhiyu Li, Wenxiu Hu, Jiajia Dong, Fidelis Azi, Xiao Xu, Chuanhai Tu, Sijie Tang, Mingsheng Dong

“…Herein, curcumin-loaded Pickering emulsion was produced using purified bacterial cellulose from fermented kombucha (KBC). The morphology, particle size, stability, rheological properties, and antioxidant activities of the curcumin-loaded Pickering emulsion were investigated. …”
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Exploring the power of spectrophotometric technique in determination of oxytetracycline and lidocaine in their pharmaceutical dosage form as well as in the presence of toxic lidoca... by Naglaa Ahmed, Ahmed Hemdan, Hala ZaaZaa, Maha Galal

“…OTC was determined in zero- order at 360 nm and by using constant value and concentration value methods, while DMA was determined by using constant multiplication at 237 nm as well as by using constant value and concentration value methods after elimination of OTC by ratio subtraction technique. Moreover, Partial Least Squares and Principal Component Regression multivariate approaches were applied to quantify and evaluate the mixture. …”
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Response of Mung Bean Varieties (Vigna radiata L.) to Application Rates and Methods of Blended NPS Fertilizer at Humbo by Fekadu Mekonen Mota, Dereje Shanka Balla, Mesfin Bibiso Doda

“…The greatest dry biomass (4273.7 kg ha−1) and grain yield (1539.2 kg ha−1) were produced by N-26 variety with fertilizer composed of NPS at 150 kg ha−1 using the drill application method. Partial budget analysis also revealed that the highest (ETB 46,934.4 ha−1) net benefit was obtained at 100 kg NPS ha−1 with variety N-26 from the drilled method. …”
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Oxidation state of bioavailable dissolved organic matter influences bacterioplankton respiration and growth efficiency by Brandon M. Stephens, Paolo Stincone, Daniel Petras, Chance J. English, Keri Opalk, Stephen Giovannoni, Craig A. Carlson

“…Across experiments, evidence emerged that nitrification and DOM partial oxidation, driven in part by bacterioplankton members of OM43, SAR92 and Rhodobacteraceae, can elevate BR relative to bacterioplankton consumption of plankton-derived carbon. …”
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Calcium Phosphate Coatings with Controlled Micro/Nano-Structures for Endothelial Cells Viability by Adil Elrayah, Ke Duan, Xiong Lu, Xiaob Lu, Jie Weng

“…Full coatings (flower-like) morphology treated after Cu-doped coating solution 2 (Cu/(Cu+Ca) = 5%; ratio: (Cu+Ca)/P = 1.67). Furthermore, partial coatings (flower-like) morphology fabricated with solution 3 (Ca-deficient and Cu-replacement), i.e., ratio: Ca/Ca=0.95%; Ca/P=1.58. …”
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Shear Stress Analysis and Crack Prevention Measures for a Concrete-Face Rockfill Dam, Advanced Construction of a First-Stage Face Slab, and a First-Stage Face Slab in Advanced Rese... by Kongzhong Hu, Jiankang Chen, Dong Wang

“…Thus, with the rise in the reservoir water level, the shear stress increased continuously, eventually leading to partial large-scale shear stress failure of the first-stage face slab. …”
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Preparation of Porous Ceramic Building Decoration Materials by Foaming Method and Research on Nanomechanical Properties by Hongyao Zhang

“…At the same time, zirconia not only has the advantages of high melting point, good chemical stability, and high strength but also can significantly improve the strength of ceramics through phase transformation and particle dispersion in the matrix and is widely used in the reinforcement of ceramics. …”
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Measurement and predictors of the financial performance of public health enterprises in Italy by Peter PERGER, Achim HECKER

“…In a second step, several predictor variables are examined in a PLS-SEM model (partial least squares - structural equation model), including the environmental factor umbrella institutions' financial performance (Region), structural factors size (absolute), size class, teaching/scientific function and specialization, operational factor occupancy and complexity of treatment and the staffing factor non-medical staff rate. …”
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