Impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the collection and use of blood and blood components in Taiwan by Ling-I Hsu, Jen-Wei Chen, Sheng-Tang Wei, Sheng-Mou Hou

“…The rapid increase in COVID-19 inpatients did not significantly increase the burden of blood demands. Conclusion: During the Level 3 alert, the most significant decline in both RBC collection and transfusions was observed in Taipei. …”
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Presenting a robust optimization model for the design of the green loop supply chain network in the power plant by taking into account the disruption in the supply chain by Javad Mohammadghasemi, Seyyed Esmaeil Najafi, Mohammad Fallah, Mohammad Reza Nabatchian

“…The aim of presenting this supply chain network is to meet customer demands for solar panels to generate clean energy.Methodology: A mixed-integer linear programming model, including facility location, supplier selection, optimal flow allocation, and determination of the optimal price of solar panels in the network, is considered. …”
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Versatile waste sorting in small batch and flexible manufacturing industries using deep learning techniques by Arso M. Vukicevic, Milos Petrovic, Nebojsa Jurisevic, Marko Djapan, Nikola Knezevic, Aleksandar Novakovic, Kosta Jovanovic

“…Abstract The expansion of LEAN and small batch manufacturing demands flexible automated workstations capable of switching between sorting various wastes over time. …”
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Adoption of machine learning in streamlining maintenance strategies for effective operations in automotive industries by Aniekan Ikpe, Imoh Ekanem

“…Consequently, enabling these companies stay competitive in a rapidly changing market by supporting them to quickly adapt to new technologies and customer demands. This proactive approach to maintenance is observed as a viable tool that can prevent costly breakdowns and reduce downtime, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. …”
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An improved TDM-based controller for a multilevel three-phase active frontend with variable DC ratios: The extended Negev rectifier by Eli Barbie, Dmitry Baimel

“…It eliminates MLI-side voltage balancing, making it suitable for various applications from low-voltage (400 V) aircraft systems to medium-voltage marine electrical distribution or any grid-fed MLR-MLI back-to-back power conversion system demanding high power quality. The controller was verified through comprehensive testing, including digital simulations, Processor-In-Loop (PIL) emulation, and Controller-Hardware-In-Loop (C-HIL) experiments across 4-, 5-, and 7-level configurations. …”
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Differences in Thigh Muscle Activation Between Standing and Landing Exercises for Knee Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation by Jesper Bencke, Mark Strøm, Derek J. Curtis, Thomas Bandholm, Mette K. Zebis

“… # Purpose To investigate (1) how balance devices with progressing degrees of instability influence the activity of muscles controlling the knee joint in typical balance exercises with different demands on postural control, and (2) if any between-sex differences exist…”
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THE ROLE OF PUBLIC OPINION OF GREAT BRITAIN OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIAL LEGISLATION IN YEARS 1870-1890 OF QUEEN VICTORIA’S REIGN by J. D. Tsvetkova

“…Thanks to the flexibility of the English establishment, that was able to assess the strength of public opinion and to offer social doctrines aimed at meeting the growing social demands, the British government demonstrated the art of subtle political maneuver and the possibility of a bloodless way of carrying out social reforms.…”
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Degradation of PCDD/Fs from incineration of waste at low temperatures for resource utilization of fly ash by Songxuan CHEN, Hao WANG, Dongwei ZHANG, Mengxiao LAN, Zhi SUN, Yuping GAO, Hongbin CAO

“…This can enhance the degradation rate and reduce the demands on reaction equipment. The results indicate that the low-temperature thermal treatment technology can effectively degrade PCDD/Fs in MSWIFA, satisfying the requirements of some application scenarios. …”
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AppCraft: Model-Driven Development Framework for Mobile Applications by Lyan Alwakeel, Kevin Lano, Hessa Alfraihi

“…Implementing any changes across these variants requires manual effort, demanding a significant amount of time and resources. …”
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PROFESSIONAL-PEDAGOGICAL REFLECTION OF STUDENTS: RESULTS OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH WORK by M. N. Dudina

“…Successful approbation of the trial version of new methodical tools showed that selfassessment of future teachers significantly correlates with recognition of great demands of society required to a pedagogical profession.Practical significance. …”
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Exploration of transfer learning techniques for the prediction of PM10 by Michael Poelzl, Roman Kern, Simonas Kecorius, Mario Lovrić

“…Machine learning (ML) models can be employed to explore such dynamics, including the prediction of air pollution concentrations, yet demanding extensive training data. To address this, techniques like transfer learning (TL) leverage knowledge from a model trained on a rich dataset to enhance one trained on a sparse dataset, provided there are similarities in data distribution. …”
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Perceptions and experiences of directly observed treatment in tuberculosis: insights from a mixed-methods cross-sectional study by Diana Amorim, João Pedro Ramos, Pedro Barbosa, Mariana Vieira, Raquel Duarte

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The demanding nature and psychosocial burdens of directly observed treatment (DOT) have opened a path to alternative strategies such as video-observed therapy (VOT), which offers comparable treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction while potentially saving time and reducing costs. …”
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Understanding Factors Contributing to Nurses’ Intention to Care for COVID-19 Patients Using the Theory of Planned Behavior by Khalid A. Aljohani, Mohammad S. Aljohani, Maria Jocelyn B. Natividad, Paul Reinald B. Gracia, Ibtehal I. Qazanli

“…One of the negative consequences of the disease is the pressure on healthcare services and demands that exceed the system's capacity to provide sufficient resources. …”
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The outcomes of recent patient safety education interventions for trainee physicians and medical students: a systematic review by Charles Vincent, Nick Sevdalis, Sonal Arora, Paul Baker, Matthew A Kirkman, Maria Ahmed

“…Availability of expert faculty, competing curricular/service demands and institutional culture were important factors affecting implementation.Conclusions There is an increasing trend for developing educational interventions in patient safety delivered to trainees/residents and medical students. …”
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English medium instruction in the higher education in Pakistan: A retrospective analysis using the ROAD-MAPPING framework by K. A. Siddiqui

“…Moreover, it was found out that tensions between international demands and local needs have not only created a socio-economic gap but have also discouraged the development of local languages.Scientific novelty. …”
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Specific features of professional moral qualities of cadets of the institutions of higher education of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine by K. I. Maravska

“…It has been found out that cadets of the fourth year of study, become more demanding for themselves and their own disadvantages, they seek self-improvement. …”
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Human Development from Concept "Soft Skills" Communication by Emilawati Binti Othman, Masfizaizan Binti Manaf

“…This transformation aims to meet the demands and needs of human resources in addition to produce disciplined graduates, supporting the national aspirations and noble character. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE LED-LINES BY METHOD OF ELECTRICАL TRANSIENT PROCESSES by S. A. Manеgo, Yu. A. Bumai, I. A. Khorunzhii, Yu. V. Trofimov

“…It is particularly burning amidst the energy crisis and the world commercial slump. Thus, the lighting demands 10–13 % of the total electric energy consumption in Belarus. …”
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Advanced deep learning techniques for recognition of dental implants by Veena Benakatti, Ramesh P. Nayakar, Mallikarjun Anandhalli, Rohit sukhasare

“…Background: Dental implants are the most accepted prosthetic alternative for missing teeth. With growing demands, several manufacturers have entered the market and produce a variety of implant brands creating a challenge for clinicians to identify the implant when the necessity arises. …”
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Incidence of HBV Reactivation in Psoriasis Patients Undergoing Cytokine Inhibitor Therapy: A Single-Center Study and Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis by Meng Hsuan Kuo, Ping-Hung Ko, Sz-Tsan Wang, Chih-Wei Tseng

“…Despite the lower risk for HBsAg−/HBcAb+ patients, the potential severity of outcomes demands careful monitoring and timely action.…”
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