Structure and properties of nanosize NiFe2O4 prepared by template and precipitation methods by Ćosović A., Ćosović V., Žák T., David B., Talijan N.

“…The amount of the used precipitating agent (Na2CO3) for the precipitation approach was selected according to two adopted scenarios based on theoretical and average yield of possible side reaction expressed by the degree of substitution (DS). …”
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Problem-based learning in developing students’ communicative skills and creativity in teaching English for specific purposes by Jolita Šliogerienė, Irena Darginavičienė, Jelena Suchanova, Dalia Gulbinskienė, Viktorija Jakučionytė

“…The results suggest that while problem-based learning improves understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of study programmes, technical students are more sceptical about the effectiveness of problem-based learning. …”
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Experimental and numerical studies on thermal behavior and performance assessment of Al2O3/H2O nanofluids in microchannels for cooling solutions by An-Shik Yang, Yen-Ren Liao, Zhengtong Li, Chih-Yung Wen, Yee-Ting Lee

“…This study conducts the experimental measurements to analyze the combined effects of concentration of nanoparticles and geometrical design in terms of the aspect ratio (AR) and hydraulic diameter (Dh) on the thermal and frictional outcomes of Al2O3/water nanofluids throughout the microchannels at varied Reynolds numbers and heat loads. Theoretically, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are performed using the three-dimensional (3D) single-phase and mixture models to determine the velocity, temperature and nanoparticle concentration distributions. …”
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Exploring Employee Perspectives on Workplace Technology: Usage, Roles, and Implications for Satisfaction and Performance by Andreea Barbu, Mirona Ana Maria Ichimov, Iustina Cristina Costea-Marcu, Gheorghe Militaru, Dana Corina Deselnicu, Georgiana Moiceanu

“…Also, the research results address the support of personal and professional development and emphasize the importance of balance between personal and professional life through workplace flexibility—an aspect relatively unexplored in the specialized literature. Apart from the theoretical contributions that the study offers for the development of the literature, the results of this research offer a practical perspective for companies in the field of engineering, suggesting future research directions and recommendations for optimizing performance and increasing the level of employee satisfaction through the implementation of appropriate and personalized digital solutions.…”
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Clinician perspectives on designing and implementing a hereditary cancer transition clinic by Jazmine L. Gabriel, Victoria Schlieder, Jessica M. Goehringer, Tracey Leitzel, Emily Ann Sugrue, Sarah Zultevicz, Thomas W. Davis, Gemme Campbell-Salome, Katrina Romagnoli

“…Interviews were analyzed deductively using thematic analysis to learn clinician perspectives about program implementation specific to each domain of the RE-AIM theoretical framework: reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance.…”
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Seismic Damage Prediction Method for Lining Structures Based on the SEDR Principle by Q. Zheng, C. L. Xin, Y. S. Shen, Z. M. Huang, B. Gao

“…Moreover, numerical simulations of the typical seismic damage sections of two tunnels in the Great Wenchuan Earthquake and a calculating example of the theoretical equations are conducted to verify the proposed method. …”
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Biphasic biomimetic scaffolds based on a regionally decalcified bone framework and pre-chondrogenic microspheres for osteochondral defect repair by Zhuo Liang, Qingqing Pan, Fei Xue, Jingdi Zhang, Zhenlin Fan, Weiyun Wang, Xueqiang Guo, Zhuang Qian, Yaping Shen, Wenjuan Song, Lei Wang, Guangdong Zhou, Yong He, Wenjie Ren

“…These results suggest that our designed demineralized bone frame can precisely engineer the osteochondral regeneration microenvironment, providing theoretical guidance for the integrated regeneration and repair of anisotropic tissue injuries.…”
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Clinical study, network pharmacology, and molecular docking of Kunxian capsule in treating idiopathic membranous nephropathy by Jia Lv, Xinyu Gao, Lihua Liu, Libing He, Geng Tian, Xuehong Lu

“…This study preliminarily reveals the possible mechanism of KX in the treatment of IMN and provides a theoretical basis for future clinical research.…”
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Synchronization of chaotic optomechanical system with plasmonic cavity for secured quantum communication by Mulubirhan Dangish, Abebe Belay Gemta, Alemayehu Getahun Kumela, Umer Sherefedin, Ruth Birhanu

“…Therefore, in this study, we present a theoretical analysis of the synchronization dynamics in chaotic optomechanical systems comprising two cavity modes: one strongly influenced by a localized surface plasmon field and another exhibiting minimal influence. …”
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Recent advances in metal-organic frameworks for electrochemical sensing applications by Magesh Kumar Muthukumaran, Muthukumar Govindaraj, Sakthivel Kogularasu, Balasubramanian Sriram, Bharathi Kannan Raja, Sea-Fue Wang, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien, Arockia Selvi J

“…This review bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, offering valuable insights into the future of MOF-based electrochemical technologies.…”
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Experimental Verification of the Field Robotic System for Pipeline Maintenance by Thanh Phuong Nguyen, Hung Nguyen, Nhat Minh Ngo, Ha Quang Thinh Ngo

“…Secondly, the kinematic robot is analyzed to compute the flexible motion. Through theoretical computations, its locomotion could be evaluated directly. …”
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Preparation and Mechanism Analysis of Boiling Resistance of the Fresh Alum-Free Sweet Potato Vermicelli Containing Gliadin Fractions by Tingting Liu, Zhifang Men, Changjiangsheng Lai, Xijun Lian

“…The study provides new primary data and theoretical support for the industrial application of alum-free fresh sweet potato vermicelli.…”
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Evaluation of a biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis derived from a hypomethylated DNA signature of human motor neurons by Calum Harvey, Alicja Nowak, Sai Zhang, Tobias Moll, Annika K Weimer, Aina Mogas Barcons, Cleide Dos Santos Souza, Laura Ferraiuolo, Kevin Kenna, Noah Zaitlen, Christa Caggiano, Pamela J Shaw, Michael P Snyder, Jonathan Mill, Eilis Hannon, Johnathan Cooper-Knock

“…In support of our experimental finding, we show theoretically that the relative sparsity of lower MN sets a limit on the proportion of plasma cfDNA derived from MN which is below the threshold for detection via WGBS. …”
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NSUN5 Facilitates Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression by Increasing SMAD3 Expression by Hexu Han, Chengcheng zhang, Wenbo Shi, Jiawei Wang, Wenhui Zhao, Yanping Du, Zhibin Zhao, Yifan Wang, Maosong Lin, Lei Qin, Xiaoxue Zhao, Qianqian Yin, Yiyi Liu, Zhongqi Wang, Jing Zhang, Xiaomin You, Guoxiong Zhou, Honghui Wu, Jun Ye, Xianzhong He, Weizhong Tian, Hong Yu, Yin Yuan, Qiang Wang

“…Collectively, this study identifies NSUN5 as a novel driver of metastasis in HCC and provides a theoretical foundation for potential therapeutic strategies against this malignancy.…”
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Increased birth rank of homosexual males: disentangling the older brother effect and sexual antagonism hypothesis by Raymond, Michel, Turek, Daniel, Durand, Valérie, Nila, Sarah, Suryobroto, Bambang, Vadez, Julien, Barthes, Julien, Apostolou, Menelaos, Crochet, Pierre-André

“…To clarify this situation, we developed theoretical and statistical tools to study FBOE and AE independently or in combination, taking into account all known sampling biases. …”
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P-block element modulated 1 T phase MoS2 with Ru lattice grafting for high-performance Li | |O2 batteries by Peng Wang, Danyang Zhao, Peng Zhang, Xiaobin Hui, Zhiwei Zhang, Rutao Wang, Chengxiang Wang, Xiaoli Ge, Xiaojing Liu, Yuguang C. Li, Longwei Yin

“…The experimental and theoretical analyzes indicate that the In-O-MoS2@Ru enhances the O2 dissociation and facilitates the adsorption of LiO2 intermediates. …”
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Immunogenicity of red blood cell blood group antigens in the population of Xi'an by ZHANG Liangzi, ZUO Qinqin, XU Hua, ZHANG Yong, WU Dazhou, TIAN Xue, CHU Xiaoyue

“…[Conclusion] Based on the immunogenicity ranking from strong to weak of red blood cell antigens in the population of Xi'an, this study provides theoretical support for the expansion and matching of antigens, and technical support for achieving precise red blood cell transfusions to improve transfusion efficacy and safety.…”
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Horizontal Detection Range Estimation of Deep-Sea Acoustic Shadow Area Based on Vertical Phased Emission Array by Naibin Chen, Dayong Peng, Li Ma, Tao Hu, Haijun Liu, Haifeng Li

“…The model of the phased emission sound field is derived, along with the theoretical estimation formula for the horizontal detection range, by combining the half-power beamwidth of the beam curve at the phased-emitter end with the ray propagation law of deep-sea acoustics. …”
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Fault current handling in large-scale MMC-HVDC systems: an improved approach with DC circuit breaker and fault current limiter by Rashid Hussain Chandio, Madad Ali Shah, Abdul Aziz Memon, Khawaja Haider Ali, Jahangeer Badar Soomro, Basem Alamri, Ahmed Althobaiti, Mohammed Alqarni

“…Further, the performance of the proposed FCL is compared with existing solutions proposed in the literature. From theoretical and simulation validations, it is concluded that DCCBs equipped with FCLs outperform conventional DCCBs without FCLs for higher-rated VSC-HVDC projects.…”
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Optimization of Bi2O3, TiO2, and Sb2O3 Doped ZnO-Based Low-Voltage Varistor Ceramic to Maximize Nonlinear Electrical Properties by Masoumeh Dorraj, Azmi Zakaria, Yadollah Abdollahi, Mansor Hashim, Seyedehmaryam Moosavi

“…Under optimal conditions the predicted alpha (9.47) was calculated using optimal coded values from the model and the theoretical value is in good agreement with the value (9.43) obtained by confirmation experiment.…”
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