Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Urban Construction Land in Resource-Exhausted Cities: An Empirical Study of Puyang, China by Xiaodan Li, Gangqiang Zhu, Zhen Liu

“…This study employs a comprehensive approach utilizing the land use transfer matrix, expansion intensity, expansion speed, and the equal fan analysis method to investigate the evolution characteristics of construction land in Puyang, a typical resource-exhausted city in China, from 1990 to 2020. …”
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Effectiveness of Manual Myofascial Release versus Instrument assisted soft tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in patients with chronic neck pain - RCT by Zoha Sabir, Sana Bashir, Qurat ul Ain Saeed, Sameera Gul, Syeda Sumaira Batool

“…Out of the total 30 participants, 15 were randomly allocated to each group using coin toss method: experimental group (IASTM with stretching) and control group (Manual Myofascial Release with stretching). …”
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Improved rotational‐XOR cryptanalysis of Simon‐like block ciphers by Jinyu Lu, Yunwen Liu, Tomer Ashur, Bing Sun, Chao Li

“…Abstract Rotational‐XOR (RX) cryptanalysis is a cryptanalytic method aimed at finding distinguishable statistical properties in Addition‐Rotation‐XOR‐C ciphers, that is, ciphers that can be described only by using modular addition, cyclic rotation, XOR and the injection of constants. …”
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Gustatory Dysfunction among a Sample of Depressed Egyptian Adults under Antidepressants Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Christine Mikhail, Khaled Elgaaly, Ahmed Abd El Latif Abd El Hamid, Olfat Shaker, Shereen Ali

“…These patients were distributed into three equal groups (tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and psychotherapy) and were assessed for gustatory detection and recognition thresholds using the filter paper disc method through a scoring system. …”
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Iron supplementation in pregnancy: is less enough? by Benedicte Eskeland, Kirsti Malterud, Rune J. Ulvik, Steinar Hunskaar

“…The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of low dose iron supplementation with and without a heme component, prescribed for women in the second half of pregnancy. Method. A randomized, double‐blind, placebo controlled trial. …”
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Urban-Rural Disparities in Depressive Symptoms Among Employed Individual: Education Plays an Important Role by Xie C, Zhao Z, Gao L, Yuan L, Liu L

“…The Fairlie decomposition method was employed to investigate the impact of education level and other influencing factors on the urban-rural differences in the occurrence of depressive symptoms.Results: The proportion of depressive symptoms among employed persons in China was 14.51%. …”
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Saliva exposure reduces gingival keratinocyte growth on TiO2-coated titanium by Sini Riivari, Nagat Areid, Elisa Närvä, Jaana Willberg, Timo Närhi

“…Half of the discs were provided with TiO2-coating produced in sol with polycondensation method. Half of the TiO2-coated and non-coated discs were treated with pasteurized saliva for 30 min. …”
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DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES by Debi Shinta, Dadan Rosana

“…The study was conducted by adapting the Borg and Gall research method. The subjects of this study were students of grade eight of State Junior High School 2 Binangun, Cilacap, Central Java. …”
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PERSEPSI SISWA ATAS PENGARUH KETERAMPILAN MENGAJAR GURU DAN PENGELOLAAN KELAS TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA by - Partono

“…Thus, it is suggested that teachers should improve their teaching method, and can apply the teaching equipment and media. …”
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Erythromycin-Resistant Group G Streptococci in an Isolated Northern Canadian Community by Lindsay Nicolle, Brian Postl, Barbara Urias, Barbara Law, Norma Ling, Androulla Efstratiou

“…The susceptibility of groups A, C, and G streptococci isolated from pharynx or skin in two northern Canadian native communities during a one year study of the epidemiology of streptococcal infection was determined for penicillin, erythromycin and clindamycin using an agar dilution method. Organisms studied included 725 group A, 82 group C, and 184 group G streptococci. …”
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The effect of acupuncture on quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jun Zhou, Narendra Lamichhane, Zhifang Xu, Jiaqi Wang, Vo Dai Quynh, Jing Huang, Feifei Gao, Meidan Zhao, Zelin Chen, Tianyi Zhao

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on the QoL of patients with IBS.<h4>Method</h4>PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, and Web of Science were screened from inception to September 2023. …”
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Quasi-harmonic analysis of fortnightly suspended sediment response to semi-diurnal tidal currents by Zichen Zhu, Bingchen Liang, Bin Chen, Bo Yang, Wanqing Chi, Hao Xu, Zejian Hu

“…However, this consideration currently lacks accurate mathematical representation. MethodIn this study, a computationally efficient mathematical model capable of providing analytical solutions for predicting SSC based on resuspension, deposition, and advection was developed to further investigate the mathematical interpretation of fortnightly SSC behavior in coastal areas dominated by M2, S2, O1, K1, M4 and MS4 tides. …”
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Calculation and Forecast of Glacial Feeding in River Basins by V. G. Konovalov

“…A two-stage method has been developed for calculating and forecasting the annual volumes of glacial runoff feeding mountainous rivers. …”
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Relationship Between Soil Aggregate Stability and Associated Carbon and Nitrogen Changes Under Different Ecological Construction Measures in the Karst Region of Southwest China by Meiting Li, Keqin Wang, Xiaoyi Ma, Mingsi Fan, Biyu Li, Yali Song

“…These findings suggest that plantations are particularly effective in enhancing soil and water conservation in fragile karst areas, while the contour reverse slope terrace method shows potential for stabilizing soil structure over extended time scales due to its unique “preferential entrainment” function.…”
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Diversity in patient and public involvement in healthcare research and education—Realising the potential by Sarah Hatch, Jim Fitzgibbon, Amanda Jayne Tonks, Liz Forty

“…Objectives (1) To determine if a demographically diverse cross‐section of society would be interested in contributing to healthcare research and education. (2) To understand factors that can act as barriers and enablers to effective and diverse PPI. Method PPI survey data was collected via engagement events, with the aim of scoping interest in PPI from a diverse public. …”
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The Development of a Forage Harvester Ensuring Two-Level Mowing of Tall Stalk Forage by Tokhtar Abilzhanuly, Daniyar Abilzhanov, Nurakhmet Khamitov, Olzhas Seipataliyev, Dimitar Karaivanov, Dauren Kosherbay

“…This research proposes a two-level mowing method for tall stalks. According to the obtained analytical expressions, the technological distance between the vertical axes of the mowing rotors is determined to be 700 mm. …”
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Investigation of freshwater production and temperature changes of various components of a conventional and enhanced solar desalination ponds by Elnaz Kouh Zad, Farshad Farahbod, Omid Alizadeh

“…Solar desalination ponds are a simple yet efficient technology that utilizes solar energy to convert saline water into fresh water. This method is especially useful in arid and semi-arid regions with limited access to fresh water. …”
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Remineralization ability of different root canal sealers by Raghad A Al-Askary, Wiaam M.O. AL-Ashou, Sawsan H. Al-Jubori

“…Aims: This research was designed to contrast the biocompatibility and remineralization ability of different sealers (BioRoot, MTA-FillApex and GuttaFlow-Bioseal). Method: Twenty rabbits were used in this study, they were randomly divided into 4 groups equally depending on the observation time“3,7,14, and 28 days” post-implantation. …”
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Sources of spring barley resistance to helminthosporium and its use in breeding by T. K. Sheshegova, I. N. Shchennikova, L. M. Shchekleina, L. P. Kokina

“…Line 917-01 (Forward) created by a method of agricultural biotechnology passes State Tests. …”
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Fighting in women’s clothes The pictorial evidence of Walpurgis in Ms. I.33 by Gräf Julia

“…Special consideration is given to the questions whether Walpurgis wears a belt, the length and hem circumference of her garments as well as the methods of draping them in the way depicted. The results of the analysis are compared with contemporary pictorial and archaeological sources of the early 14th century. …”
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