Laser-Ablative Structuring of Elastic Bandages—An Experimental Study by Peijiao Huang, Daoyong Zhang, Wenyuan Lu, Xihuai Wang, Da Chen, Shengbin Zhao, Mingdi Wang

“…We used flat top light sources, short focal field mirrors, and low power lasers instead of the Gaussian light sources, long focal field mirrors, and high-power lasers used in traditional methods. First, the sample was preheated, and the aspherical lens system was designed and simulated. …”
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Transmission Line Model Measurements of Metal-Semiconductor Contacts by M.M. Musztyfaga-Staszuk, P. Panek, A. Czupryński, C. Mele

“…One could mention the demonstrated relationship between the manufacturing method and the enhancement of the metallic component's quality by reducing the resistance at the junction between this front component and the substrate. …”
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Improved estimation of two-phase capillary pressure with nuclear magnetic resonance measurements via machine learning by Oriyomi Raheem, Misael M. Morales, Wen Pan, Carlos Torres-Verdín

“…For each rock class, we applied regression techniques—such as random forest (RF), k-nearest neighbors (k-NN), extreme gradient boosting (XGB), and artificial neural networks (ANN)—to estimate the logarithm of capillary pressure. The methods were tested on blind core samples, and performance comparisons among different estimation methods were based on the relative standard error of predictions.Results indicate that NMR data are sensitive to the pore structure of rocks and significantly improve the prediction of capillary pressure and pore throat size distribution. …”
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Participatory approaches for developing a practical handbook integrating health information for supporting individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their families by Yujiro Kuroda, Aya Goto, Taiki Sugimoto, Kosuke Fujita, Kazuaki Uchida, Nanae Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Shimada, Rei Ohtsuka, Minoru Yamada, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Aya Seike, Madoka Hattori, Gabin Ito, Hidenori Arai, Takashi Sakurai

“…Given the study's preliminary nature, depth and richness of the qualitative data were the key concerns for determining the sample size, rather than broad generalizability. We ensured the inclusion of diverse experiences and perspectives by facilitating the creation of patient questions (PQs) that merged scientific evidence with patient perspectives. …”
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How and when do we use continuous renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in Serbia? - The multicentric survey by Knežević Violeta, Ćelić Dejan, Azaševac Tijana, Golubović Sonja, Sladojević Vesna, Nestorov Nataša, Maksić Đoko, Naumović Radomir, Lazarević Tatjana, Nešković Vojislava

“…The aim of this study was to help outlining future clinical work in improving the treatment outcome and reducing complications of acute kidney injury (AKI) based on the current clinical practice. Methods. The questionnaires were distributed among physicians of different specialties who participated voluntarily and anonymously. …”
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Comparison of Adhesion of Soft-Liner between Conventional PMMA and 3D Printed Resin Denture Bases by Dawood Jadaan, Juzailah Roffie, Husniyati Roslan, Nahas P

“… Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tensile strength of the soft-liner (Molloplast-B®) between the denture foundation made of 3D printed resin and traditional acrylic (PMMA). Materials and Methods: In this experiment, 60 acrylic specimens in the shape of reverse dumbbells were employed. …”
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Keefektifan layanan informasi berbasis instagram untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa by Akhmad Rifqi Azis, Prili Aprilia Salam

“…This research design uses experiment with one- group pre- test method and post- test design. …”
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The influence of knowledge absorptive capacity on the knowledge-based enterprises performance by explaining the mediating role of innovation strategy and open innovation activities by Seyed Reza Seyed Javadin, Rasoul Nosratpanah, Aref Ashrafzadeh

“…Purpose: Today, the methods of value creation have been transformed by the dynamics of competition. …”
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Formation of biofilms by representatives of the oral microflora on the surfaces of basic materials by S. M. Rozhko, R. V. Kutsyk, I. V. Paliichuk

“…The number of viable bacterial cells in the formed biofilms was determined by the method of ten-fold serial dilutions. The obtained results were converted per unit area of the sample tested. …”
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Improving Growth Performance and Reducing Mortality by Supplementing the Ethanolic Extract of Grape Leaves (Vinifera Vitis) in Broilers under Induced Ascites by Mokhtar Fathi, Taimour Tanha, Reza Taherkhani, Vahid Rezaee

“…On the last day of the experiment (42 d), two birds were randomly selected from each cage and after sampling from the wing vein, killed and the ascites index was calculated as the ratio of the weight of the right ventricle to the total ventricles. …”
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Genetic Mechanisms and Identification of Low-Resistivity Pay Zones: A Case Study of Pengyang Area, Ordos Basin, China by Peiqiang Zhao, Yuting Hou, Fengqing Ma, Jixin Huang, Xiaoyu Wang, Jiarui Xie, Chengxiang Deng, Zhiqiang Mao

“…In this paper, we first measured the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), phase permeability, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and X-ray diffraction for core samples. Then, the genetic types for the low-resistivity pays were analyzed based on the experiment results, water analysis, and well log data collected. …”
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A comparative study of blood pressure submission between mobilec app users and non-users in Romania: a pilot cohort study by Liviu Ionut Serbanoiu, Liviu Ionut Serbanoiu, Stefan Sebastian Busnatu, Stefan Sebastian Busnatu, Andreea Elena Lacraru, Andreea Elena Lacraru, Maria Alexandra Pana, Maria Alexandra Pana, Suzana Guberna, Suzana Guberna, Dragos Trache, Dragos Trache, Plesu Elena, Plesu Elena, Catalina Liliana Andrei, Catalina Liliana Andrei, Crina Sinescu, Crina Sinescu

“…With the growing availability of eHealth solutions, this study aimed to evaluate the user experience and engagement of individuals with and without CVD in using telemonitoring technology.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted involving 24 participants who used a smartwatch application for telemonitoring. …”
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Mass development of a filamentous and likely nitrophilous aerophytic green alga on tree bark: Apatococcus ammoniophilus sp. nov. (Chlorophyta, Trebouxiophyceae) by Ulrik Søchting, Thomas Friedl, Øjvind Moestrup, Felix Grewe, Yukun Sun, Yağmur Tarhana Çakır, Markus Ganzera, Karin Glaser, Svenja Heesch, Fabian Hammerle, Daniel Nimptsch, Birgit Olberg, Ulf Karsten, Ulf Karsten

“…However, its species identity and taxonomy remained unknown.Material and methodsSelected algal samples from various substrates were analyzed for their ribosomal DNA sequences, metagenomic, and biochemical compounds [polyols and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs)].ResultsPhylogenetic analyses revealed the alga’s position within the Trebouxiophyceae (Chlorophyta), forming an independent lineage within Apatococcus. …”
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Mixed-Mode Chromatography: Studies on Hybrid Retention Mechanisms of Some Antihypertensive Drugs by Irinel Adriana Badea, Andrei Mihăilă, Dana Elena Popa, Anca Monica Tencaliec, Mihaela Buleandră

“…The method was applied to river water samples, and good results were obtained.…”
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Ease-of-manufacture highly transparent thin polyvinyl alcohol aerogel by Xiaoli Li, Xiao Sun, Xuguang Zhang, Yi Zheng, Marilyn L. Minus

“…The production process was experimented with, analyzed, and refined. Considering the time efficiency of the experimental process, a one-step gelling method was invented to facilitate the sol-gel transition. …”
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The model of evaluating the performance of the employees of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army in joint operations by Majid Rashidi, Mohammad Shahmohammadi, Omid Ardalan, Ali Niyazi

“…The statistical population for the qualitative part includes 10 experts, commanders and managers of strategic levels of AJA and 45 people for the quantitative part.To determine the sample population in the qualitative part, the whole number method and in the quantitative part, the distance estimation method of the mean was used. …”
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Ultrasonic phased array flexible coupling detection of defects in high-voltage cable terminal lead seals by Peng Ziping, Zheng Jishi, Zhen Zhiming, Huang Yaosheng, Li Xiaobin, Cai Qiushen

“…Firstly, a simulation model for lead seal defects is established using COMSOL finite element simulation software to design and optimize the detection parameters of the ultrasonic phased array probe. Detection experiments are then conducted on three typical artificially fabricated defect samples. …”
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High reproducibility using sodium hydroxide-stripped long oligonucleotide DNA microarrays by Zhiyuan Hu, Melissa Troester, Charles M. Perou

“…Taking advantage of the selective degradation of RNA under alkaline conditions, we have developed a method to “strip” glass-based oligonucleotide microarrays that use fluorescent RNA in the hybridization, while leaving the DNA oligonucleotide probes intact and usable for a second experiment. …”
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MicroRNAs as novel biomarkers for prenatal fetal congenital heart disease – systematic literature review by Adrianna Kondracka, Paulina Gil-Kulik, Magda Rybak-Krzyszkowska, Jakub Staniczek, Anna Oniszczuk, Bartosz Kondracki

“…Currently, the primary method for diagnosing CHD during pregnancy is fetal echocardiography. …”
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Diagnosis and treatment of synthetic mid-urethral sling complications by Helen E. O’Connell, Christopher K. Harding, Gaurav Khatri, Phyllis Glanc, Eric Bautrant, Sarah Love-Jones, Karen Ward, Henry H. Yao, Ventia Hoe, Charlotte Korte, Nicolle Germano, Sanjeevan Kalavampara, Sherif Mourad, Hashim Hashim

“…Near complete case ascertainment is the goal and there are many examples in other clinical areas.Due to the serious and potentially life changing nature of some of the complications that may arise following SMUS, health agencies instigated action on behalf of patients to promote improvements in care. Methods and Limitations:: The International Continence Society (ICS) assembled a multidisciplinary working group to forge this guidance. …”
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