Rapid Purification and Quantification of Intestinal and Fecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids by Solid-Phase Extraction Using Bond Elut Plexa by Xing Zheng, Tao Chen, Wanli Li, Kai Wang, Xiaofeng Xue, Nenad Naumovski, Wenjun Peng

“…Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in feces are inextricably linked to intestinal homeostasis and can be used as potential markers for metabolic diseases. In this study, an efficient and simple method was developed for the purification of SCFAs without the need for derivatization of the samples. …”
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Study on the smoke transportation rule and the cooperative smoke removal effect of fire in an ultra-long submarine tunnel by Song Xin, Yuan Li, Shangxiao Liu, Caihua Shi

“…Findings indicate that at a fire power of 50 MW, optimal smoke extraction efficiency is achieved with an exhaust outlet aspect ratio of 6 × 1 and a spacing of 35 m. …”
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Insulation Condition Assessment of High-Voltage Single-Core Cables Via Zero-Crossing Frequency Analysis of Impedance Phase Angle by Fang Wang, Zeyang Tang, Zaixin Song, Enci Zhou, Mingzhen Li, Xinsong Zhang

“…To address the limitations of low detection efficiency and poor spatial resolution of traditional cable insulation diagnosis methods, a novel cable insulation diagnosis method based on impedance spectroscopy has been proposed. …”
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Optimizing Project: workplace well-being, quality of working life and organizational climate in public entities of Bogotá by Nancy Mahecha-Lagos, Luisa Gomez, Angélica Alzate, Yuber Liliana Rodriguez

“…This research aimed to develop a preliminary theoretical model explaining the relationships between work well-being, quality of work life, and organizational climate, in order to facilitate the design of policies and practices that improve the efficiency and agility of projects and human resources management within public entities in Bogotá. …”
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ML enhanced bioactivity prediction for angiotensin II receptor: A potential anti-hypertensive drug target by Jeyanthi Sankar, Venkatesh Rajendran, Beena Briget Kuriakose, Amani Hamad Alhazmi, Ling Shing Wong, Karthikeyan Muthusamy

“…This paradigm shift not only accelerates therapeutic development but also minimizes the need for exhaustive in vitro or in vivo testing, thus enhancing the efficiency of drug discovery endeavours.…”
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Development of a Sports Training Program Planning Information System (SIPRENPOL) by Ibrahim, Syahputra Manik, Siti Rahima Gultom, Nurkadri, Wahyu Eko Widiyanto, Khairul Hamsyah, Syaifullah Yophi Ardiyanto, Ratko Pavlovic

“…The findings indicated that the SIPRENPOL enhanced planning efficiency, transparency, and communication in the administration of training programs. …”
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Digital Twin Integration for Workforce Training: Transforming SMEs in the Ornamental Stone Industry by Carlos E. Cremonini, Carlos Capela, Agostinho da Silva, Marcelo C. Gaspar, Joel C. Vasco

“…Employing a mixed-methods approach, qualitative insights from managers, and quantitative analysis demonstrated the framework’s potential to enhance operator performance, improve efficiency, and reduce lead times. …”
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Skeletal Scintigraphy in Assesing the Response of Prostate Cancer Metastases to Androgen Deprivation Therapy by S. P. Mironov, E. I. Vasilenko, P. M. Cholak, V. P. Masenko, M. A. Shariya, D. V. Ustyuzhanin, V. B. Sergienko

“…The presented clinical case illustrates the possibilities of 99mTc-pyrophosphate skeletal scintigraphy for monitoring the response of PC bone metastases to ADT. The efficiency of hormone therapy with Triptorelin has been confirmed by positive changes in the visual and quantitative scintigraphic signs that manifest the metabolic activity of bone tissue in the area of a metastatic lesion. …”
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Full-System Simulation and Analysis of a Four-Mass Vibratory MEMS Gyroscope by Chenguang Ouyang, Wenzheng He, Lu Jia, Peng Wang, Kaichun Zhao, Fei Xing, Zheng You

“…The proposed approach not only improves design efficiency but also provides a robust framework for MEMS gyroscope development. …”
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A snapshot on molecular technologies for diagnosing FAdV infections by Amina Kardoudi, Fellahi Siham, Allaoui Abdelmounaaim, Kichou Faouzi, Ouchhour Ikram, Jackson Thomas, Benani Abdelouaheb

“…Consequently, detection and efficient identification of FAdV serotypes are becoming extremely urgent to monitor outbreaks and develop vaccination strategies. …”
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The Role of Simulation Science in Public Health at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: An Overview and Analysis of the Last Decade by Siddhi Desai, Jewell Wilson, Chao Ji, Jason Sautner, Andrew J. Prussia, Eugene Demchuk, M. Moiz Mumtaz, Patricia Ruiz

“…ATSDR’s use of such tools has enabled the agency to evaluate exposures in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. ATSDR’s work in simulation science has also had a notable impact beyond the agency, as evidenced by external researchers’ widespread appraisal and adaptation of the agency’s methodology. …”
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MmNet: Identifying Mikania micrantha Kunth in the wild via a deep Convolutional Neural Network by Xi QIAO, Yan-zhou LI, Guang-yuan SU, Hong-kun TIAN, Shuo ZHANG, Zhong-yu SUN, Long YANG, Fang-hao WAN, Wan-qiang QIAN

“…After training and testing, the identification of 400 testing samples by MmNet is very good, with accuracy of 94.50% and time cost of 10.369 s. Moreover, in quantitative comparative analysis, the proposed MmNet not only has high accuracy and efficiency but also simple construction and outstanding repeatability. …”
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Development and validation of a pathomics model for accurate grading of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors by Ying Li, Chengwei Chen, Yunshuo Zhang, Jieyu Yu, Xu Fang, Fang Liu, Tiegong Wang, Jing Li, Li Wang, Jianping Lu, Hui Jiang, Chengwei Shao, Yun Bian

“…In conclusion, our model enhances data processing efficiency and provides a quantitative assessment of histological features, holding promise for guiding individualized treatment and risk stratification in PanNET management. …”
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Matching estimators of causal effects in clustered observational studies by Cui Can, Zhang Yunshu, Yang Shu, Reich Brian J., Gill David A.

“…Under our proposed matching framework, we recommend matching on both cluster-level and unit-level covariates to achieve efficiency. The simulation study results demonstrate that our matching strategy minimizes the bias and achieves the nominal confidence interval coverage. …”
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A study of the leather industry in the district of Cotacachi (Ecuador) according to the theoretical Marshallian-Becattinian scheme by Fernando Martín-Mayoral, Roberta Curiazi, Leonel Castro Ruales

“…This is because there is no ‘industrial atmosphere’ that enables a ‘collective efficiency’ connected to innovative processes. The presence of micro-networks in its interior, which can potentially generate a ‘district effect’ as in the case of Prato, clashes with an almost complete absence of subcontracting initiatives, with no articulation between productive actors, nor relationships between companies (except for micro-networks), and a lack of adequate institutional support. …”
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A review of indirect freezing desalination: Key parameters, experimental research, and numerical modeling by Xingxiang Xie, Yangui Chen, Leyang Dai, Lijie Xu

“…The results indicate that factors such as freezing temperature, initial salinity, and supercooling degree significantly affect ice quality and desalination efficiency. However, experimental limitations, such as scale constraints and the difficulty of replicating real seawater conditions, impact accuracy. …”
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Analytical and Experimental Investigation of Nonlinear Dynamic Characteristics of Hydrodynamic Bearings for Oil Film Instability Detection by Yang Chen, Zequn Zhao, Hao Zhang, Xin Li, Zhanqun Shi

“…Compared to traditional analytical models and numerical solutions, the nonlinear dynamic coefficients have higher accuracy and efficiency and can reliably identify the onset frequency of oil film instability. …”
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Export–Import Activity and Its Assessment: The Ukrainian Case by Lyudmyla Malyarets, Svitlana Labunska, Mykola Sidak, Hanna Bilokonenko, Viktoriya Onegina

“…To achieve the research goal, quantitative methods were used: the method of integral taxonomic indicators of development and efficiency, the method of forecasting based on trend models, multivariate factor analysis, and the modified method of cointegration of time series. …”
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Navigational decision-making method for wide inland waterways with traffic separation scheme navigation system by Luping Xu, Liwen Huang, Xingya Zhao, Jinlai Liu, Jiahao Chen, Kun Zhang, Yixiong He

“…The results indicate that our method effectively controls ship traffic and ensures timely route tracking in a multi-ship environment within wide inland waters equipped with traffic separation systems, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency.…”
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Mechanical Properties and Energy Characteristics of Shales Under Conventional Triaxial Compression Conditions Based on Different Initial Prestresses by Yanju Li, Hao Yang, Xiaoqian Yuchi, Shengling Jiang, Rili Yang, Pan Shu, Hui Liu

“…This study provides critical insights into the damage mechanisms of shale under complex stress conditions and offers theoretical support for optimizing shale gas extraction engineering practices. The quantitative relationships between stress, energy evolution, and confining pressure contribute to improving the efficiency and safety of shale reservoir development.…”
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