The Development and Psychometric Validation of an Arabic-Language Version of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale by Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, Souha Fares, Douglas J. French

“…Exploratory factor analyses suggested a two-factor structure. Confirmatory factor analysis comparing the 2-factor model, Sullivan’s original 3-factor model, and a 1-factor model based on the total score all provided adequate fit to the data. …”
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The Implications of Converting a High-Volume Multilane Roundabout into a Turbo Roundabout by Zuhair Elhassy, Hatem Abou-Senna, Khaled Shaaban, Essam Radwan

“…Three different rotor designs were examined in an attempt to have a valid comparison between the two types of roundabouts and to adhere to the standard design of the rotor roundabout without violating its essential features. …”
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Bioinspired Evolutionary Algorithm Based for Improving Network Coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks by Mohammadjavad Abbasi, Muhammad Shafie Bin Abd Latiff, Hassan Chizari

“…Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) include sensor nodes in which each node is able to monitor the physical area and send collected information to the base station for further analysis. …”
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Characterization of Semolina Protein Film with Incorporated Zinc Oxide Nano Rod Intended for Food Packaging by Jafarzadeh Shima, Alias AbdKarim, Ariffin Fazilah, Mahmud Shahrom

“…This study intended to provide biopolymer films used as food packaging, which will result in reducing environmental pollution produced by the activities of synthetic food packaging. We used zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO-nr) and we prepared nanocomposite films by means of solvent casting. …”
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Computational Study of Cold-Formed-Steel X-Braced Shear Walls by Metwally Abu-Hamd, Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar, Basel El-Samman

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Interorgan Crosstalk Contributing to β-Cell Dysfunction by Katsuya Tanabe, Kikuko Amo-Shiinoki, Masayuki Hatanaka, Yukio Tanizawa

“…In recent years, it has increasingly been recognized that changes in circulating levels of various factors from other organs play roles in β-cell dysfunction and cellular loss. In this review, we discuss current knowledge of interorgan communications underlying β-cell failure during the progression of T2DM.…”
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Effects of Typographic Salience on the Processing and Acquisition of Reversed Subtitles by Hussein Abu-Rayyash, Shatha Alhawamdeh, Haya Alghufaily, Shima Asadi

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Effect of Seed Inoculation with Actinomycetes and Rhizobium Isolated from Indigenous Soybean and Rhizosphere on Nitrogen Fixation, Growth, and Yield of Soybean by Asmiaty Sahur, Ambo Ala, Baharuddin Patandjengi, Elkawakib Syam’un

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A Numerical and Analytical Study of a Stochastic Epidemic SIR Model in the Light of White Noise by Shah Hussain, Elissa Nadia Madi, Hasib Khan, Mohammed S. Abdo

“…When noise levels are high, we acquire R0<1, which causes the sickness to disappear. …”
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Solving Constrained Flow-Shop Scheduling Problem through Multistage Fuzzy Binding Approach with Fuzzy Due Dates by Hamiden Abd El-Wahed Khalifa, Sultan S. Alodhaibi, Pavan Kumar

“…This paper deals with constrained multistage machines flow-shop (FS) scheduling model in which processing times, job weights, and break-down machine time are characterized by fuzzy numbers that are piecewise as well as quadratic in nature. …”
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Application of Deep Learning to Identify Flutter Flight Testing Signals Parameters and Analysis of Real F-18 Flutter Flight Test Data by Sami Abou-Kebeh, Roberto Gil-Pita, Manuel Rosa-Zurera

“…This paper introduces a robust deep learning approach to process sine dwell signals from aeroelastic flutter flight tests, characterized by short data lengths (less than 5 s) and low frequencies (less than 10 Hz). We explore the preliminary viability of different deep learning networks and compare their performances to existing methods such as the PRESTO algorithm and Laplace Wavelet Matching Pursuit estimation. …”
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Corporations, CSR and Self Regulation: What Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis? – ERRATUM by Engobo Emeseh, Rhuks Ako, Patrick Okonmah, Obokoh Lawrence Ogechukwu

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The Use of D-Optimal Mixture Design in Optimising Okara Soap Formulation for Stratum Corneum Application by Farrah Payyadhah Borhan, Siti Salwa Abd Gani, Rosnah Shamsuddin

“…D-optimal mixture design was employed to investigate the influence of the main compositions of okara soap containing different fatty acid and oils (virgin coconut oil A (24–28% w/w), olive oil B (15–20% w/w), palm oil C (6–10% w/w), castor oil D (15–20% w/w), cocoa butter E (6–10% w/w), and okara F (2–7% w/w)) by saponification process on the response hardness of the soap. …”
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Deep learning in defects detection of PV modules: A review by Katleho Masita, Ali Hasan, Thokozani Shongwe, Hasan Abu Hilal

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Prehospital management of earthquake crush injuries: A collective review by Fikri M. Abu-Zidan, Kamal Idris, Arif Alper Cevik

“…Earthquakes are natural disasters which can destroy the rural and urban infrastructure causing a high toll of injuries and death without advanced notice. We aim to review the prehospital medical management of earthquake crush injuries in the field. …”
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Cardiovascular Inflammation 2012: Reactive Oxygen Species, SUMOylation, and Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Inflammation by Jun-Ichi Abe, Ichiro Manabe, Masanori Aikawa, Elena Aikawa

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New Fixed Point Results of Single-Valued Mapping for c-Distance in Cone Metric Spaces by Zaid Mohammed Fadail, Abd Ghafur Bin Ahmad, Ljiljana Paunović

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Decision Analysis via Granulation Based on General Binary Relation by M. M. E. Abd El-Monsef, N. M. Kilany

“…We obtain two new types of approximation that enable us to classify the objects into five regions instead of three regions. …”
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Impact of Various Types of Fibres on the Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Concrete by Karem Saja T.Abd Al, Al-Asadi Ali K.

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Imagem sonora imersiva com arranjos circulares de transdutores espaçados em segmentos iguais by Jose Augusto Mannis, Igor Abdo Aguilar, Amanda Chang Rodrigues

“…Também são apresentados os desdobramentos do produto inicial, notadamente o desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta de simulação acústica e auralização com aplicações em artes, comunicação, bioacústica, ecologia e monitoramento ambiental. …”
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