Light scattering-based screening method for rapid evaluating antibiotic effects on bacteria using laser speckle imaging by Donghyeok Kim, Seongjoon Moon, Jongseo Lee, Kyoungman Cho, Changhan Lee, Jonghee Yoon

“…In this study, we developed a novel laser speckle imaging (LSI) system that measures light scattering properties in a medium, along with an advanced image processing method for the quantitative assessment of antimicrobial effects based on bacterial activity. …”
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Acceptability of artificial intelligence in inclusive education: a TAM2-based study among preservice teachers by Houda Amouri, Samia Haroud, Lynda Ouchaouka, Nadia Saqri

“…Participants emphasized the potential of AI to enhance pedagogical efficiency and support differentiated instruction. Institutional support and interface simplicity also emerged as key enablers.Discussion/ConclusionThese results highlight the need to incorporate digital literacy into teacher training programs and to develop AI tools specifically adapted to students with special educational needs. …”
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Elusive Gains of Cognitive Training: Limited Effects on Neural Activity Across Sessions by Luka Juras, Andrea Vranic, Ivana Hromatko

“…Methods: A group of 20 middle-aged participants completed 20 training sessions over 10 weeks. Quantitative EEG (qEEG) parameters, including alpha and theta power, alpha/theta ratio, and fronto-parietal coherence, were analyzed at four time points to assess changes in neural activity. …”
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Python-driven sensitivity analysis of geometric parameters: Evaluating the impact of geometric variations on environmental performance of large office in Boston by Zinat Javanmard, Consuelo Nava

“…This research conducted a quantitative analysis of the impacts of design decisions made in the early stages of the design process, specifically focusing on their environmental effects. …”
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Optimisation Study of Investment Decision-Making in Distribution Networks of New Power Systems—Based on a Three-Level Decision-Making Model by Wanru Zhao, Ziteng Liu, Rui Zhang, Mai Lu, Wenhui Zhao

“…The results show that the system keeps the investment scale prediction error within 5.9%, the city’s total investment deviation within 0.3%, and the projects are synergistically optimized to provide quantitative support for distribution network investment decision-making in the context of a new type of electric power system, and to achieve precise regulation.…”
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Postdocs in Russia: Peculiarities of Employment and Incentives by L. S. Skachkova, I. P. Malichenko, E. A. Yakovleva

“…There are very few similar empirical studies that analyze the features of the development of postdoctoral institutions in Russia and abroad and are based on quantitative and qualitative data from surveys of direct participants in external labor academic mobility – postdocs, which determines the scientific novelty and practical value of the proposed results.…”
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Signal-Vehicle Coordination Control Modeling and Roadside Unit Deployment Evaluation under V2I Communication Environment by Wanting Chen, Zhaocheng He, Yiting Zhu, Zhigang Wu

“…Signal-vehicle coordinated control holds substantial promise for enhancing urban transportation efficiency. However, its development faces notable challenges: (1) most existing studies have been conducted based on the assumption of perfect communication conditions. …”
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CL-SR: Boosting Imbalanced Image Classification with Contrastive Learning and Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique Based on Rough Set Theory Integration by Xiaoling Gao, Nursuriati Jamil, Muhammad Izzad Ramli

“…Both qualitative and quantitative results confirm the effectiveness of our method in managing imbalances in image datasets. …”
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Determining the Levels of Four Phenylethanoid Glycosides and Five Triterpene Acids in Liuwei Dihuang Capsule Using Solid Phase Extraction with HPLC-UV by Yong Zhang, Xian-Liang Zou, Yong-Li Wang, Lu Gao, Gui-Xin Chou

“…The method had satisfactory efficiency and reproducibility with recovery rates ranging from 91.6 to 99.3% with a relative standard deviation below 1.5%. …”
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Assessing Lean 4.0 critical success factors (CSFs) for implementing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by Karishma Mohamed Rafik Qureshi, Bhavesh G. Mewada

“…., offering significant opportunities to enhance operational efficiency by reducing non-value-adding activities. …”
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TAX AND DEBT STRATEGY OF FISCAL REGULATION OF THE TRANSITIVE ECONOMY by V. K. Giraev

“…Also, it is grounded the most desired quantitative relation between tax and debt burden. Methods. …”
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Pulsed Neutron-Neutron Plus Log Interpretation Method and Its Application in Tainan Gas Field by SHEN Fujian, LUO Na, ZHENG Hua, ZHANG Yutong, WANG Haiwen, HE Xiaojun

“…The evaluation criteria of water flooding levels of gas reservoir in Tainan gas field is established further more according to the oil displacement efficiency, water saturation and corrected thermal neutron capture section value. …”
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Quantifying Agricultural Residues Biomass Resources and the Energy Potentials with Characterization of Their Nature and Ethiopian Case Consumption Inference by Angesom Gebrezgabiher Tesfay, Asfafaw Haileselassie Tesfay, Muyiwa Samuel Adaramola

“…With 30% collecting efficiency, it corresponds to the imported petroleum fuel in 2018. …”
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Compound Optical Film Using Gray Scale Mask Embedded with Microvoids by C. T. Pan, Y. C. Chen, Y. J. Chen, W. C. Wang, H. C. Yang, H. C. Wu

“…Under the quantitative control of air pressure, those microvoids inside the optical film can cause light diffusion. …”
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Automated Evaluation Method for Risk Behaviors of Quay Crane Operators at Ports Using Virtual Reality by Mengjie He, Yujie Zhang, Yi Liu, Yang Shen, Chao Mi

“…This model enables a quantitative evaluation of operators’ behaviors, ensuring the objectivity and accuracy of the assessment process. …”
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Hierarchical data modeling: A systematic comparison of statistical, tree-based, and neural network approaches by Marzieh Amiri Shahbazi, Nasibeh Azadeh-Fard

“…The evaluation framework integrated quantitative metrics and qualitative factors, including analyses across varying sample sizes, simplified hierarchies, and a separate intensive-care dataset. …”
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UI/UX Design of Pratama Clinic Mobile Application Based on User Cultural Dimensions with User-Centered Design (UCD) Approach by Ahmad Iqbal, Ahsanun Naseh Khudori, M. Syauqi Haris

“…Digital technology, particularly mobile applications, enables increased efficiency, accessibility, and service quality. In the context of digital healthcare, effective user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design are key factors in increasing application adoption by users. …”
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Charging and Discharging Characteristics of a Battery-Capacitive Energy Storage Device for Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System by V. P. Vasilevich, М. Y. Zbysinskaya

“…The purpose of the research is to study the charging-discharging characteristics of a hybrid energy storage device which consists of two parallel connected battery and capacitive parts to assess the work efficiency of its circuit design as a part of standalone photovoltaic system. …”
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PROSPECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING OBJECTS IN RURAL TERRITORIES by M. S. Oborin

“…A special role belongs to transport security, since the quality and availability of transport and logistic networks depends on the efficiency of marketing activities, supply, optimisation and compliance with production times.Conclusion. …”
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Patient satisfaction survey in a public hospital: Remera Rukoma District Hospital, Rwanda, 2023 by Emile Sebera, Celestin Hagenimana, Emile Twagirumukiza

“…Addressing these factors, beyond operational efficiency, may significantly impact patient satisfaction. …”
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