A New Modified Peck Formula for Predicting the Surface Settlement Based on Stochastic Medium Theory by Zhanping Song, Xiaoxu Tian, Yuwei Zhang

“…The table of recommendation for the number of units can be obtained by a discussion of reasonable n values. Finally, the difference between the original Peck formula and the modified Peck formula was analysed, and the results showed that the change rule of the surface settlement is consistent under the tunnel depth, internal friction angle, and ground loss of the tunnel. …”
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Thermal optimization and exergy efficiency of two new parabolic solar collectors using response surface methodology by Samaneh Baharloui, Mohammad Mohsen Peiravi, Mofid Gorji bandpy

“…Moreover, the maximum and minimum thermal efficiency for collector mounted circular baffle are 71.7221 and 53.8437 respectively, also, for trapezoid baffles are 69.5789 and 64.0418, respectively. Finally, the max rate of Re is 6.95% for PTSC including trapezoidal baffles. …”
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HIV/AIDS and HBV co-infection with optimal control strategies and cost-effectiveness analyses using integer order model by Shewafera Wondimagegnhu Teklu, Abushet Hayalu Workie

“…Numerical simulations with various combinations of the control efforts implemented are then carried out to investigate the impacts of protection and treatments to tackle the HBV and HIV/AIDS co-infection diseases spreading in the community. Finally, we also carried out cost-effectiveness analysis for the implemented control strategies. …”
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Characterization of combined blast- and fragments-induced synergetic damage in polyurea coated liquid-filled container by Chen Tao, Chong Ji, Xin Wang, Juan Gu, Yuting Wang, Changxiao Zhao

“…The simulation approach was used to explain the combined blast- and fragments-induced on the PLFC in detail. Finally, the effects of shock wave and fragment alone and in combination on the damage of PLFC were comprehensively compared. …”
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The clinical application of artificial intelligence in cancer precision treatment by Jinyu Wang, Ziyi Zeng, Zehua Li, Guangyue Liu, Shunhong Zhang, Chenchen Luo, Saidi Hu, Siran Wan, Linyong Zhao

“…In specific fields, including target prediction, targeted drug generation, immunotherapy response prediction, neoantigen prediction, and identification of long non-coding RNA, artificial intelligence offers promising perspectives. Finally, we outline the current challenges and ethical issues in the field. …”
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A scoping review to examine health care professionals' experiences as family caregivers. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Nira Rittenberg, Orianna Scali, Suzanne Smith-Bayley, Monique A M Gignac, Gary Naglie, Jessica Sheirs, Jill I Cameron

“…Studies described how dual roles could enhance the quality-of-care healthcare professional caregivers provided to their family members. Finally, support needs were identified, emphasizing the importance of workplace accommodations and support from the healthcare system and peers.…”
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Efficacy and safety of an Albuvirtide-based regimen for preventing mother-to-child transmission of multidrug-resistant HIV: a case report by Na Li, Shifei Wen, Fangfang Zhu, Guirong Liu, Daqing Zhu

“…By the prenatal period (40 weeks), HIV RNA became undetectable, and CD4 cells had risen to 348 cells/µL. Finally, the patient delivered a healthy female baby who was negative for HIV, and the follow-up showed normal growth. …”
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Statistical Analysis of Relationships between Monthly Maximum Temperatures in Iran and Global Mean Land-Ocean Temperature Anomalies by Yosouf ghavidel rahimi, Manochehr farajzadeh, Mehdi alijahan

“…Goals, the Pearson correlation method for detecting relationships between data's, linear and polynomial regression for trend analysis time series data , To illustrate the correlation between the spatial distribution of temperature data with global warming stations nationwide Geostatistical model Finally, non-parametric test for detecting significant temperature change Man - Kendall were used. …”
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Rotigotine Objectively Improves Sleep in Parkinson’s Disease: An Open-Label Pilot Study with Actigraphic Recording by Giovanna Calandra-Buonaura, Pietro Guaraldi, Andrea Doria, Stefano Zanigni, Stefania Nassetti, Valentina Favoni, Sabina Cevoli, Federica Provini, Pietro Cortelli

“…A significant decrease in number and duration of daytime sleep episodes was also observed at T1. Finally we confirmed that rotigotine significantly improves perceived sleep quality and QoL. …”
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Three-stage automatic operational modal analysis using mathematical mode elimination by density-based clustering method by A. Salar Mehrabad, A. Shooshtari

“…The DBSCAN clustering method is used to separate physical modes from spurious modes. Finally, the hierarchical clustering method is used to distinguish between real modes of the structure. …”
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Evaluation of extracts from Phyllostachys makinoi for their antibacterial and accelerated wound healing potential by Te-Hua Liu, Ju-Yun Wu, Meng-Chun Cheng, Bang-Yuan Chen, Tsung-Yu Tsai

“…Subsequently, electron microscopy and a conductivity meter were employed to assess whether P. makinoi extracts exert antibacterial effects by disrupting bacterial cell structures. Finally, the anti-inflammatory and cell proliferation-promoting effects of P. makinoi extracts were assessed in RAW264.7 and CCD-1112Sk cell models. …”
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Measuring the condition of Tehran Metropolitan based on Ubiquitous city indicators by Haniyeh Asadzadeh, Afshar Hatami, Farzaneh Sasanpour

“…The existence of indicators also showed that 33.76 percent of the index is not available at all85% of the indicators are incomplete, and only 23.37% of the indicators are fully exhaustive — finally, the priority of indicators propose to the development of U-city in Tehran metropolis. the results of this research applicable for furthor transformation of Tehran to ubiquitous city. …”
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EMD-GM-ARMA Model for Mining Safety Production Situation Prediction by Menglong Wu, Yicheng Ye, Nanyan Hu, Qihu Wang, Huimin Jiang, Wen Li

“…Subsequently, the GM model was used to predict high-frequency signal sequence, while the ARMA model was used to predict low-frequency signal sequence. Finally, aiming to predict the mining safety production situation, the EMD-GM-ARMA model was constructed via superimposing the prediction results of each subsequence, thereby compared to the ARIMA model, wavelet neural network model, and PSO-SVM model. …”
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La bibliothèque dans Le Silence de la mer, un espace symbolique by Nathalie Gibert-Joly

“…Chaque soir, cet homme cultivé comble le silence, forme de résistance de ses hôtes, par ses monologues illusoires exprimant son espoir d’union entre l’Allemagne et la France. Quand il apprend finalement les véritables intentions de son pays, il se résigne, ce que le narrateur réprouve hautement, s’engage pour le front de l’est et quitte à jamais la nièce, symbole dans son esprit de cette France digne qu’il admire et aime tant.Ce livre incontournable, posé librement aujourd’hui sur les étagères des bibliothèques publiques et privées, a été largement commenté. …”
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Modeling fear of failure based on self-criticism, maladaptive schemas and Perceived Competence mediated by competitive anxiety in adolescent students . by Fatemeh Ashrafi Dasht Arjaneh, Yousef Dehghani, Faride Sadat Hoseini

“…Also, maladaptive schemas, in addition to having a direct effect on competitive anxiety mediation, have a positive and indirect relationship with fear of failure (B = 0.21). Finally, in addition to the direct effect mediated by competitive anxiety, the perception of competence has a negative and indirect relationship with the fear of failure (B = -0.26). …”
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Lightweight Small Target Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv8 Network Improvement by Xiaoyi Hao, Ting Li

“…Thirdly, it presents the FocalEloU-Loss function, which significantly enhances detection accuracy by refining bounding box predictions. Finally, the Std detection layer is integrated into YOLOv8n, thereby enhancing the model’s ability to accurately detect small targets. …”
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Prevalence of Early Postnatal-Care Service Utilization and Its Associated Factors among Mothers in Hawassa Zuria District, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Shambel Yoseph, Azmach Dache, Aregahegn Dona

“…A P value <0.05 was considered a statistically significant association. Finally, the results were presented by texts, tables, and figures. …”
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Mechanisms of (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao (huang qi) and (Oliv.) Diels (dang gui) in Ameliorating Hypoxia and Angiogenesis to Delay Pulmonary Nodule Malignant Tra... by Ying Guo PhD, Peng Yang MS, Zihong Wu PhD, Sanyin Zhang PhD, Fengming You PhD

“…Collectively, these actions inhibit angiogenesis and delay the PN-to-LC transformation. Finally, this review summarizes recent advancements in related research, identifies existing limitations and gaps in knowledge, and proposes potential strategies and recommendations to address these challenges.…”
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Listeria Contamination in Milk-Processing Chain and Proficiency in Listeria monocytogenes Decontamination of Small-Scale Milk Retailers by Suppada Kananub, Papavarin Lertsakkongkul, Patsara Aryatawong, Wilailak Horhirunkhajohn, Nayika Pinniam, Praphaphan Krajanglikit, Kamonrat Sonthong, Suwicha Kasemsuwan

“…The retailers were to be interviewed for knowledge, attitude, and practice as well. Finally, we were to determine the heating processes employed to decontaminate microorganisms by the retailers using a reference strain of L. monocytogenes. …”
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Electrochemical Method for the Assay of Organic Peroxides Directly in Acetonitrile by Vanina Ivanova, Mariya Pimpilova, Maria Stoyanova, Nina Dimcheva

“…In addition, the accuracy of the electrochemical method was compared with that of the standard iodometric titration method for determining the PV of vegetable fats (according to a standard method). Finally, using the electrochemical method, the concentration of peroxides was determined in a real sample—an anti-cellulite oil of the trademark Rivana with an expired shelf life.…”
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