Charmless Quasi-Two-Body B Decays in Perturbative QCD Approach: Taking B⟶KR⟶K+K− as Examples by Wen-Feng Liu, Zhi-Tian Zou, Ying Li

“…In this review, we take B⟶KR⟶K+K− decays as examples and show the application of the perturbative QCD (PQCD) approach in studying the quasi-two-body B decays, where two particles move collinearly with large energy and the bachelor one recoils back. …”
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Seismic energy dissipation capacity of confined concrete columns with infilled-AAC bricks subjected to quasi-static cyclic loading by Bambang Sabariman, Tavio, Slamet Widodo

“…This provision needs to be reviewed because based on several studies its contribution to the stiffness and strength of the building structure is quite significant. This study involved tests of confined concrete column specimens infilled with AAC. …”

Pain complaints after consecutive nights and quick returns in Norwegian nurses working three-shift rotation: an observational study by Bjørn Bjorvatn, Mikko Härmä, Stein Knardahl, Morten Wærsted, Maria Katsifaraki, Kristian Bernhard Nilsen, Jan Olav Christensen, Dagfinn Matre

“…Objectives To determine whether nurses working consecutive night shifts, or short transitions between shifts (quick returns (QRs)), yielded higher risk for pain complaints when compared with regular morning shifts. …”
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A multifunctional quasi-solid-state polymer electrolyte with highly selective ion highways for practical zinc ion batteries by Chengwu Yang, Pattaraporn Woottapanit, Sining Geng, Rungroj Chanajaree, Yue Shen, Kittima Lolupiman, Wanwisa Limphirat, Teerachote Pakornchote, Thiti Bovornratanaraks, Xinyu Zhang, Jiaqian Qin, Yunhui Huang

“…Here, we design a versatile quasi-solid-state polymer electrolyte with highly selective ion transport channels via molecular crosslinking of sodium polyacrylate, lithium magnesium silicate and cellulose nanofiber. …”
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Quick Overview of Extension Programs to Educate Homeowners about Environmentally-Friendly Landscape Practices in Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee by Tatiana Borisova, Katie Giacalone, Ruth Anne Hanahan, Esen Momol

“…This 8-page fact sheet presents a quick overview of the Yards and Neighborhoods program that educates homeowners about nine core principles for landscape management. …”
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Impact of Psychosocial and Palliative Care Training on Nurses’ Competences and Care of Patients With Cancer in Cameroon: Protocol for Quasi-Experimental Study by Nahyeni Bassah, Nicholas Tendongfor, Bachi-Ayukokang Ebob-Anya, Vivian A E Eta, Malika Esembeson, Ndzi Eric Ngah, Salisu Ango Abdul-Rahim

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Effect of Benson relaxation response technique on the quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematous: quasi-experimental study by Rami Masa'Deh, Arwa Masadeh, Basema Mohammad Nofal

“…Objectives To investigate the effect of Benson relaxation response technique (BRRT) on the quality of life (QOL) among patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE).Methodology A quasi-experimental design was used to conveniently recruit 170 patients with SLE. …”
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Physicochemical Properties of Red Beetroot and Quince Fruit Extracts Instant Beverage Powder: Effect of Drying Method and Maltodextrin Concentration by Marziyeh Hajiaghaei, Akram Sharifi

“…In this study, production of instant beverage powder by the foam-mat drying method (foam-mat freeze- and hot-air drying) from red beetroot, quince fruit, and cinnamon extracts without and with maltodextrin (MD) (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) were investigated. …”
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Analysis of High Step-Up Quasi-<italic>Z</italic>-Source-Based Converter With Low Input Current Ripple by Ataollah Samadian, Milad Ghavipanjeh Marangalu, Iman Talebian, Navid Hadifar, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, Mehran Sabahi, Hani Vahedi

“…This article presents a new high step-up quasi-<italic>Z</italic>-source-based dc&#x2013;dc converter with switched boost techniques and voltage multiplier cells. …”
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QUIET WARRIOR – Rationale and design: An ancillary study to the Women's IschemiA TRial to Reduce Events in Nonobstructive CAD (WARRIOR) by Osama Dasa, Eileen Handberg, Damini Dey, Pinaki Sarder, Margaret C. Lo, Balaji K. Tamarappoo, Steven M. Smith, Leslee J. Shaw, C. Noel Bairey Merz, Carl J. Pepine

“…Socioeconomic variables will also be examined for their impact on cardiovascular risk. Conclusion: The QUIET WARRIOR sub-study will advance the understanding of INOCA in women, integrating clinical, imaging, and socioeconomic data to enhance risk prediction and guide personalized therapeutic strategies. …”
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Duke Research at Pickett: The evolution of a free-standing research site partnering with communities toward health equity advancement by Laura Van Althuis, Sally Taylor, Debra Freeman, Stephanie Freel, Lynn Sutton, Kenisha Bethea, Leatrice Martin, Amanda McMillan, Diane Williams Garber, Keisha Bentley-Edwards, Nadine Barrett, Denise C. Snyder, Susanna Naggie

“…Upon the lifting of many COVID-19 restrictions, and in partnership with the Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) Community Advisory Council, the building was transformed to encourage community gatherings, education, and training programs. …”
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Analysis of the Relationship of Professionals towards the Vertical Equity of the Slovenian Tax System and Its Comparison with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the USA by Jelena Klopčič, Maja Klun

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On Nonunique Fixed Point Theorems via Interpolative Chatterjea Type Suzuki Contraction in Quasi-Partial b-Metric Space by Pragati Gautam, Shiv Raj Singh, Santosh Kumar, Swapnil Verma

“…In the present research paper, Chatterjea type contraction is defined and discussed in the framework of quasi-partial b-metric space. Further, some common fixed point results are proved using the notion of interpolation. …”
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Combining Safety and Equity in the post-Covid City: New Trends between Local Policies and Bottom-Up Practices. An Introduction by Gabriele Manella, Madalena Corte-Real

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Gothic and Quasi-Gothic Aesthetic and the Mise en Abîme in Two Examples of Gay Men’s Life Writing About AIDS by Tomasz BASIUK

“…In his earlier À l’ami qui ne m’a pas sauvé la vie, Guibert deploys the mise en abîme to indicate that self-examination need not result in positing a substantive content of the self. …”
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Power-line Interference Elimination from ECG Signals Using Notch Filtration: A Quasi-real Time Version by Todor Stoyanov, Ivan Dotsinsky, Georgy Mihov

“…In this study, the standard bi-directional BP is replaced with such one working in a quasi-real time thus allowing immediate tracking and interpretation of the ECG signals. …”
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Iterative Algorithms with Perturbations for Solving the Systems of Generalized Equilibrium Problems and the Fixed Point Problems of Two Quasi-Nonexpansive Mappings by Rabian Wangkeeree, Uraiwan Boonkong

“…We introduce new iterative algorithms with perturbations for finding a common element of the set of solutions of the system of generalized equilibrium problems and the set of common fixed points of two quasi-nonexpansive mappings in a Hilbert space. Under suitable conditions, strong convergence theorems are obtained. …”
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Systemic Impacts of National Civilized Cities on Sustainable Development: A Quasi-Experimental Analysis of Economic and Environmental Outcomes in China by Weixin Yang, Yunpeng Yang, Zhili Chen, Yuxun Gu

“…A theoretical model is developed to capture the dynamic interplay between urban environmental strategies and socio-economic outcomes, framed within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Employing a quasi-experimental difference-in-differences (DID) method, we analyze data from a panel of Chinese cities (1997–2019) to assess how the NCC title influences economic growth and urban sustainability. …”
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Expression of Concern: The role of product market competition and analyst attention in modulating the link between equity pledges and classification shifting by Frontiers Editorial Office

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Multi-objective optimization of water resources allocation in rift valley lakes basin (Ethiopia): tradeoffs between efficiency and equity by Mulugeta Mohammed, Belete Birhanu, Fentaw Abegaz

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