Tools for quantitative trait locus mapping and genome-wide association study mapping: a review by Md. Mamun Monir, Zhu Jun

“…PLINK is the highest popular open-source whole genome association analysis toolset, which implements a number of functions for SNP data analysis. TASSEL is another popular software, implements Q+K composite approach for association mapping. …”
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Durability Evaluation of Concrete in Cold and Arid Regions Based on Grey Relational Theory by Li Gong, Ying Liang, Bingzong Zhang, Xuelei Gong, Yiqun Yang

“…The critical failure values of the three evaluation indices were introduced as a set of data to optimize the model and determine the grey relational degree of each group of concrete specimens under different working conditions. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical and Structural Properties of Blend Lignin-PMMA by Koray Soygun, Selçuk Şimşek, Ersen Yılmaz, Giray Bolayır

“…This in vitro study investigated the mechanical and structural characteristics of lignin-added PMMA resin composites at concentrations of 1, 3, and 5% by weight. …”
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Green Synthesis Ca-MgO Nanosorbent for the Uptake of Cobalt Ions from Aqueous Media by Noha Al-Awaji, Moufida Boukriba, Hajo Idriss, Mohamed Ali Ben Aissa, Mohamed Bououdina, Abueliz Modwi

“…X-ray diffraction analysis indicates the formation of MgO and CaO composites with a mean crystallite size of 6 nm having a large surface area of 50 m2/g. …”
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Application of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) model for solar plant location selection by Sahand Hosouli, Rania Asma Hassani

“…The permanent matrix, a composite metric synthesizing six criteria, identifies Torquay as the optimal location with a permanent value of 18.16. …”
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Extraction of cellulose from Forsskaolea tenacissima L through alkalization and bleaching processes: Characterization, and application to the adsorption of hazardous cationic dyes... by Afnan Altwala, Mahjoub Jabli

“…Cellulose is an interesting biopolymer due to its employment in many motivating applications such as composites, pharmacy, textiles, decolorization, etc. …”
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Sequentially Modified Gravitational Search Algorithm for Image Enhancement by Ferzan Katırcıoğlu, Uğur Güvenç

“…SMGSA is applied to 10 basic and 6 composite benchmark functions. Each function is run 30 times and the best, mean and median values are obtained. …”
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Sukuk and Inflation Dynamics in Indonesia: A Time Series Linear Model Investigation by Laila M. Pimada, Titis Miranti

“…Employing a time series linear model (TSLM) with monthly data from January 2019 to March 2024, we investigate the relationship between sukuk outstanding and inflation (Consumer Price Index), controlling for industrial production, exchange rate, interest rate, and Composite Leading Indicator (CLI). …”
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Cytotoxicity and Endocrine Disruption in Materials Used for Removable Orthodontic Retainers: A Comprehensive Review by Katarzyna Chojnacka, Marcin Mikulewicz

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Retainer materials are generally biocompatible, though data on long-term endocrine effects are limited. …”
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The Effect of Parental Absence or Presence on Dental Anxiety of Pediatric Patients in Dental Clinic by Hamit Tunç

“…There were no significant differences between mean ACDAS score of both genders (p&gt;0.05).Conclusions: According to results of current study, using of parental absence or presence technique in children who 6-9 years old is efficient method for developing to behaviours of children during the dental procedures such as composite restorations under local anaesthesia.…”
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Experimental and Numerical Study of the Jib Connection Frame of a Wheeled Crane by Bowen Guan, Kai Cheng, Erfei Zhao

“…Subsequently, two sets of composite load failure tests were carried out on the connecting frame specimens, and the strain response history of the key nodes was recorded. …”
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The Study of the Spatial Heterogeneity and Structural Evolution of the Producer Services Trade Network by Yan Li, Xuehan Liang, Qingbo Huang

“…Constructing an all-directional, multilevel, and composite interconnection network, accelerating the free flow of producer services elements across regions, and further improving the efficiency of resource integration demand to conduct a comprehensive and systematic analysis of producer services trade. …”
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The Role of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Development of High-Tech Production in the European Union by Sergey A. Roginko, Irina N. Abanina, Elisaveta V. Ogloblina

“…We have developed a composite index of SMEs’ contribution to the economic development of high-tech industries and calculated it both for the whole EU and for its Member States. …”
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Optimal location for electric vehicle charging station using multiobjective assessment method by S. Subash, N. Narmadhai

“…The model evaluates candidate sites by integrating critical factors, including proximity to high-traffic zones, availability of parking facilities and user convenience, each assigned a weight based on its significance. The input data are normalized, utility degrees are computed and composite scores are derived to establish a ranked list of potential locations. …”
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Development of a Forced-Choice Personality Inventory via Thurstonian Item Response Theory (TIRT) by Ioannis Tsaousis, Amjed Al-Owidha

“…A total of 200 items were generated to represent the five dimensions, and through Principal Axis Factoring and the composite reliability index, a final pool of 75 items was selected. …”
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Experimental Study on Carbon Fiber Constrained Corrosion Damage of Reinforced Concrete Columns in Saline Soil Environment of Hexi by Mingxi Cai, Lijun Shao, Jiawei Zhang, Shengwei Liu, Yunqing Pei

“…Therefore, when reinforcing concrete columns with CFRP in composite salt erosive environments, it is essential to consider the initial damage to the RC.…”
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The Multiple Extended Tidal Tails of NGC 288 by Carl J. Grillmair

“…Using photometry and proper motions from Pan-STARRS, DECaLS, and Gaia Data Release 3, we detect a ∼35°–70° long trailing stellar debris stream associated with the globular cluster NGC 288. …”
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Factorial Structure and Measurement Invariance of the General Atitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence Scale for University Students by Mohammed Mosa AlShamrani

“…These results confirm the construct validity and the scale's suitability for the data. The composite reliability coefficients were 0.828 and 0.869, and Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients were 0.832 and 0.869 for the positive sub-dimensions (opportunities, benefits, societal and personal utility, and positive emotions) and the negative sub-dimensions (fears and negative emotions), respectively. …”
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Effects of zeolite and palm fiber on the weathering resistance and durability characteristic of cement soil by Weiqing Qu, Naman Maimt, Jili Qu

“…The results indicate that the cement soil composite of zeolite and palm fiber, when combined in optimal proportions, exhibits the best durability and minimal loss of strength and mass, irrespective of whether exposed to clean water or salt erosion, as well as during dry-wet or freeze-thaw cycles.…”
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Measuring the connectedness of the Nigerian banking network and its implications for systemic risk by Miriam Kamah, Joshua Riti

“…Additionally, the study computes a composite index of systemic importance for the Nigerian banking system by combining several network centrality metrics using the principal component analysis. …”
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