Improving the Efficiency of Submersible Multistage Pumps Based on the Hydrophobization of the Flow Part Surfaces by G. A. Kromm, N. A. Drobnitsky, A. V. Volkov, A. A. Druzhinin, V. Y. Lyapin, A. V. Trulev, I. V. Kachanov, G. M. Brovka

“…Thus, during comparative tests, a smaller mass of salt was deposited on the modified impeller sample during 15 hours of exposure in saturated saline solution than on the original sample. …”
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A wave-transparent electrothermal sandwich composite for high-efficient anti-icing/de-icing by Jichen Chen, Yan Bai, Zehui Zhao, Yantong Zhu, Zelinlan Wang, Shize Sun, Yonggang Xu, Liming Yuan, Liwen Zhang, Xiaolin Liu, Huawei Chen

“…Its anti-icing/de-icing is still a great challenge due to its poor heat transmission and low heat resistance. To address these issues, a novel electrothermal sandwich composite (NESC) was prepared by hot pressing an electrothermal film into load-bearing composite materials. …”
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A 14-week structured breathing program: an investigation into its impact on psychological health parameters in university students by Alexandru Florian Crișan, Camelia Corina Pescaru, Adelina Maritescu, Vlad Carunta, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Cristian Oancea, Elena Amăricăi, Roxana Ramona Onofrei

“…Statistical analysis included paired samples t-tests and Wilcoxon singed-rank test. Results The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in subjective happiness (p < 0.0001), positive affect (p < 0.0001), and sleep quality (p = 0.0001) post-intervention. …”
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CA-ViT: Contour-Guided and Augmented Vision Transformers to Enhance Glaucoma Classification Using Fundus Images by Tewodros Gizaw Tohye, Zhiguang Qin, Mugahed A. Al-antari, Chiagoziem C. Ukwuoma, Zenebe Markos Lonseko, Yeong Hyeon Gu

“…Nevertheless, limited approaches have been suggested to improve glaucoma classification due to issues like inadequate training data, variations in feature distribution, and the overall quality of samples. …”
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Advancing sensitivity with laser-scribed graphene interdigitated electrodes in water quality monitoring by Ceren Durmus, Abdullah Bukhamsin, José Ilton de Oliveira Filho, Khaled Nabil Salama

“…Therefore, it is essential to develop sensing platforms that address these issues and that are capable of performing on-site detection. …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Isolated from Dairy Products in Romania by Filippos Georgios Nikolaou, Liora Mihaela Colobatiu, Laurentiu Mihai Ciupescu, Alexandra Tabaran, Ariana Raluca Hategan, Romolica Mihaiu, Radu Tanasuica, Magdalena Maria Poenaru, Marian Mihaiu

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive study addressing these issues within the country. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 10,306 dairy samples, including milk, cheeses, ice cream, yogurt, and other dairy-based products, were collected and analyzed using standard microbiological methods. …”
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The Sonographic Evaluation of Male Testicular Volume amongst Patients with Fertility Challenges by Augusta Amarachi Ezenwaka, Onyebuchi Okechukwu Ezema, Chizoba Ihedioha, Uchechukwu Innocent Nwadike

“… Background Male infertility is a significant health issue affecting approximately 15% of couples worldwide. …”
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Fuel Pelletization of Digestate: A Pathway to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources by Iryna Vaskina, Roman Vaskin, Ruslan Ostroha, Mykola Yukhymenko, Maksym Skydanenko, Karol Kupryaniuk, Lenka Demkova, Serhii Sydorenko

“…This approach addresses two issues: it enables waste utilization and produces a valuable resource.…”
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Identifying and Prioritizing the Opportunities and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Knowledge Management Based on the Hicks' Model Using the Gray Relationship Analysis Meth... by Jalal Rezaeenour, Bent-ol hoda khabbazan

“…The experts of this study are 15 experts in artificial intelligence, computer and knowledge management. The research sampling method is judgmental and the samples were selected based on expertise and the research criteria were extracted from the review of internal and external studies in the field of artificial intelligence and knowledge management. …”
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RNAcare: integrating clinical data with transcriptomic evidence using rheumatoid arthritis as a case study by Mingcan Tang, William Haese-Hill, Fraser Morton, Carl Goodyear, Duncan Porter, Stefan Siebert, Thomas D. Otto

“…Users, including clinicians with a general knowledge of transcriptomics, however, who may have limited programming experience, are increasingly seeking tools that go beyond traditional analysis. To overcome these issues, computational tools must incorporate advanced techniques, such as machine learning, to better understand how gene expression correlates with patient symptoms of interest. …”
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Dynamic Dwell Time Adjustment in Wire Arc-Directed Energy Deposition: A Thermal Feedback Control Approach by Md Munim Rayhan, Abderrachid Hamrani, Fuad Hasan, Tyler Dolmetsch, Arvind Agarwal, Dwayne McDaniel

“…The dynamic control system also exhibited superior dimensional accuracy, producing thin walls with widths of 61.98 mm versus 66.43 mm in fixed dwell time samples, relative to the intended 60 mm specification. …”
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The effect of abamectin exposure on gametogenesis in zebrafish by Sevda Bağdatli, Nazan Deniz Yön Ertuğ

“…Using standard histological techniques, the samples prepared were stained with H&E and observed under a light microscope. …”
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Evaluating the Reliability of Powder Bed Fusion for Biomedical Materials: An Experimental Approach by Danut Vasile Leordean, Cosmin Cosma, Nicolae Balc, Mircea Cristian Dudescu

“…The determined properties of PBF samples were ultimate tensile strength, Young’s modulus, the Poisson ratio, maximum elongation, hardness, and surface roughness. …”
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Validated UHPLC Methods for Melatonin Quantification Reveal Regulatory Violations in EU Online Dietary Supplements Commerce by Celine Vanhee, Cloë Degrève, Niels Boschmans, Yasmina Naïmi, Michael Canfyn, Eric Deconinck, Marie Willocx

“…Moreover, 12% of legal supply chain samples violated current legislation through unauthorized health claims or contained at least triple the melatonin amount permitted in Belgium. …”
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Prevalence of haemoparasitic infections and influencing factors among fighting bulls in Southern Thailand: A retrospective analysis by Wiruntita Bohman, Nantaporn Chooruang, Kitikarn Sakuna, Wipaporn Jarujareet, Kosit Areekit, Dhiravit Chantip

“…Background: Haemoparasitic infections significantly threaten cattle health globally, leading to economic losses and welfare issues for farmers. Aim: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of haemoparasitic infections in fighting bulls in southern Thailand over an eight-year period. …”
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Exploring the relationship between blood platelet and other components utilizing count regression: A cross‐sectional study in Bangladesh by Umme Honey, SM Arif Bin Saleh, Md. Sifat Ar Salan, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Akher Ali

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study utilized data from 3120 individuals, including both male and female participants, who visited these hospitals between June 16, 2022 and December 17, 2022, to assess their blood samples through testing by using convenience non‐parametric sampling framework. …”
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Exploring rice consumption patterns and carbohydrate source diversification among the Indonesian community in Hungary by Juniarsih Triara, Nazaruddin La Ode, Rahmat Al Fauzi, Szendrő Katalin

“…Collinearity tests show no significant issues, and the model demonstrates moderate explanatory power (R² = 0.351 for consumption and 0.297 for diversity). …”
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Leveraging Large Language Models for Simulated Psychotherapy Client Interactions: Development and Usability Study of Client101 by Daniel Cabrera Lozoya, Mike Conway, Edoardo Sebastiano De Duro, Simon D'Alfonso

“…ObjectiveWe aim to develop and test a web-based conversational psychotherapy training tool designed to closely resemble clients with mental health issues. MethodsWe used GPT-4 and prompt engineering techniques to develop chatbots that simulate realistic client conversations. …”
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Welfare on Dairy Cows in Different Housing Systems: Emphasis on Digestive Parasitological Infections by Dragisa Paukovic, Tamara Ilic, Milan Maletic, Nemanja M. Jovanovic, Sreten Nedic, Milorad Mirilovic, Katarina Nenadovic

“…Cow welfare was evaluated using the Welfare Quality^® protocol, and parasitological diagnostics from fecal samples. Identified welfare issues included a low body condition score (BCS), dirtiness of udders, flanks, and legs, integument alterations, nasal and ocular discharge, lameness, and diarrhea. …”
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Caught Between Stewardship and Resistance: How to Treat Acute Complicated Diverticulitis in Areas of Low Antimicrobial Susceptibility? by Octavian Enciu, Elena-Adelina Toma, Adrian Miron, Gabriela Loredana Popa, Andrei-Alexandru Muntean, Andrei Ludovic Porosnicu, Mircea Ioan Popa

“…This study seeks to address these issues and determine how often and what types of MDR bacteria occur in patients undergoing emergency surgery. …”
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