Authenticity in bakery products: Detection of pistachio fraud using NGS metabarcoding by Sina Rammouz, Anne Reichstein, Jochen Riehle, Ansgar Ferner, Markus Fischer, Christian Schäfers

“…By preparing analytical control samples, matrix effects could be observed and included in the semi-quantitative analysis. We successfully applied the method and demonstrated the high potential of NGS technologies for routine food authentication, offering a cost- and time-efficient solution for high-throughput sample analysis.…”
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Prospects and Challenges of Green Practices Adoption by Manufacturing Companies in Ogun State, Nigeria by SOLAJA Oludele Mayowa

“…Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistical method while the qualitative data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. …”
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Automating the analysis of social interactions in educational settings: a scoping review by Simone Pinetti, Elisa Bisagno, Elvis Mazzoni, Alessia Cadamuro

“…Traditional methods of data collection in educational settings have limitations, prompting the exploration of ICT devices for more accurate and efficient quantitative data collection. This systematic review, following the PRISMA framework, analysed 21 studies that used sensor devices to collect data on social interactions among children aged 0-12 in educational environments. …”
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Study on the Effectiveness of Multi-Dimensional Approaches to Urban Flood Risk Assessment by Hyung Jun Park, Su Min Song, Dong Hyun Kim, Seung Oh Lee

“…In conclusion, while qualitative labels such as “very low” to “very high” aid intuitive understanding, FRIB’s quantitative, multi-dimensional approach enhances precision in urban flood management. …”
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Prospects for Implementation of Autonomous Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure in Developing Countries by Teshome Kumsa Kurse, Girma Gebresenbet, Geleta Fikadu Daba

“…The quantitative analysis revealed high levels of perceived usefulness (78.8%), positive attitudes (87.78%), and expected benefits (86.09%) among respondents, indicating optimism about AVs’ potential to improve traffic efficiency and safety. …”
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Isolation and Determination of Fomentariol: Novel Potential Antidiabetic Drug from Fungal Material by Nevena Maljurić, Jelena Golubović, Matjaž Ravnikar, Dušan Žigon, Borut Štrukelj, Biljana Otašević

“…The amount of 6.5 mg of high-purity fomentariol was determined by quantitative NMR with toluene as internal standard. The isolated and determined amount of substance can be further used for the quantitative estimation of activity of fomentariol.…”
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The Role of Regional Original Income, Regional Size, and Transfer Funds in Improving Regional Financial Performance by Rahmi Nur Islami, Rudy Bin Ansar, Tengku Putri Azizah

“…This research method uses a descriptive quantitative approach with a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Exploring the space of self-reproducing ribozymes using generative models by Camille N. Lambert, Vaitea Opuu, Francesco Calvanese, Polina Pavlinova, Francesco Zamponi, Eric J. Hayden, Martin Weigt, Matteo Smerlak, Philippe Nghe

“…The findings demonstrate an efficient method for exploring RNA sequence space, and provide quantitative data on self-reproducing RNA that further illuminates the potential pathways to abiogenesis.…”
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Optimization of norovirus concentration and infectivity detection methods in seawater by Dongwei LI, Hongxia MING, Jiajie LI, Jiannan LIN, Jingfeng FAN

“…ObjectiveTo establish and optimize a simple and efficient norovirus concentration and detection technique for seawater samples from shellfish farming areas to address global food safety hazards and meet the needs of precise infectious disease prevention and control. …”
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Extracellular Vesicles and PlantCrystals for Improved Bioavailability of Curcumin as a BCS Class IV Drug by Muzn Alkhaldi, Tehseen Sehra, Soma Sengupta, Cornelia M. Keck

“…The limited water solubility of active compounds remains a significant challenge for efficient dermal drug delivery, particularly for BCS class IV drugs such as curcumin. …”
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The Effect of Earth Rotation Diorama Learning Media on the Critical Thinking Ability of Science Subjects in State Elementary School by Yunizar Ritonga, Zunidar Zunidar

“…This study uses a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. …”
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Accelerated discovery of high-density pyrazole-based energetic materials using machine learning and density functional theory by Muhammad Tukur Ibrahim, Muktar Musa Ibrahim, Adamu Uzairu, Gideon Adamu Shallangwa, Sani Uba

“…In this study we developed an efficient strategy that integrate data-driven approach with density functional theory to design novel pyrazole-based energetic materials. …”
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Pemeriksaan Operasional Terhadap Aktivitas Produksi Percetakan Koran Pikiran Rakyat Untuk Meningkatkan Efektivitas dan Efisiensi Aktivitas Produksi by Felina Kusnakhin, Melissa Isabella Senastra

“…Meanwhile, data processing technique which is used in this research are divided into two parts, quantitative analysis and quantitative analysis to know how much loss in production division caused by waste.The result revealed that production activity in PT PR hasn’t been efective and efficient that makes impact on so many waste. …”
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Economic Feasibility of On-Grid Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants at Private Universities in Indonesia by Rijal Asnawi, Antariksa, Sukir Maryanto and Aminudin Afandhi

“…Regular evaluations are necessary to ensure efficient operation and maximum benefits.…”
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Mangrove species classification using a proposed ensemble U-Net model and Planet satellite imagery: A case study in Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province, Vietnam. by Tran Dang Hung, Minh Hai Pham, Bui Thanh Huyen, Tran Hong Hanh, Pham Hong Tinh, Nguyen Thanh Bang, Tran Thanh Tung

“…The ensemble model's quantitative assessment metrics increased considerably by about 3-10% compared to the single-component models. …”
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MOCA: A Low-Power, Low-Cost Motion Capture System Based on Integrated Accelerometers by Elisabetta Farella, Luca Benini, Bruno Riccò, Andrea Acquaviva

“…Recognition is based on a geometric algorithm that enables efficient and robust detection of rotational movements. …”
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Estimating Subsurface Geostatistical Properties from GPR Reflection Data Using a Supervised Deep Learning Approach by Yu Liu, James Irving, Klaus Holliger

“…The quantitative characterization of near-surface heterogeneity using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is an important but challenging task. …”
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Strategic Management of Multiculturalism for Social Sustainability in Hospitality Services: The Case of Hotels in Athens by Michalis Skordoulis, Olga Patsatzi, Stavros Kalogiannidis, Christina Patitsa, Aristidis Papagrigoriou

“…This study uses both quantitative and qualitative research methods through structured questionnaires on 242 employees from the units of the hotel. …”
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Ozone treatment effectively eliminates SARS-CoV-2 from infected face masks. by Elizabeth Córdoba-Lanús, Omar García-Pérez, Francisco Rodríguez-Esparragón, Carlos J Bethencourt-Estrella, Laura B Torres-Mata, Angeles Blanco, Jesús Villar, Oscar Sanz, Juan J Díaz, José L Martín-Barrasa, Pedro Serrano-Aguilar, José-Enrique Piñero, Bernardino Clavo, Jacob Lorenzo-Morales

“…The global shortage of medical and personal protective equipment (PPE) in specialized centers during the outbreak demonstrated the need for efficient methods to disinfect and recycle them in times of emergency. …”
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Integrating S-scheme photocatalysis with tandem carbonylation: A green and scalable strategy for CO2 valorization by Feiyan Xu, Feifan Zhao, Xianyu Deng, Jinfeng Zhang, Jianjun Zhang, Chenbin Ai, Jiaguo Yu, Hermenegildo García

“…By bridging photocatalysis with industrial catalysis, this work advances sustainable carbon recycling technologies and opens avenues for the development of efficient CO2 conversion systems.…”
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