Convergence and Quantum Advantage of Trotterized MERA for Strongly-Correlated Systems by Qiang Miao, Thomas Barthel

“…Hence, the Trotterized MERA VQE is a promising route for the efficient investigation of strongly-correlated quantum many-body systems on quantum computers. …”
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A novel predictive model for the compressive strength development in class G cement slurries at different temperatures, retarder, and salt concentrations by Ali Barati Harooni, Hasan Maroof, Maryam Abdollahi Khoshmardan, Omid Pourali

“…In this research, several experiments were run utilizing a non-destructive approach by using the Ultrasonic Cement Analyzer (UCA) device to evaluate the influence of temperature, retarder, and salt concentrations on the delay of 24-hour cement compressive strength. Moreover, a computer-based Radial Basis Function optimized by Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO-RBF) model with three layers was developed for the estimation of experimental compressive strength data. …”
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Effect of climate on thermal response in cows of different racial groups in lower tropic by Raúl Andrés Molina-Benavides, Sandra Milena Perilla-Duque, Rómulo Campos-Gaona, Hugo Sánchez-Guerrero, Juan Camilo Rivera-Palacio, Luis Armando Muñoz-Borja, Daniel Ricardo Jiménez-Rodas

“…The sensors were manually installed in the tympanic cavity, recording hourly for 17 days. The climate data was obtained from the network of weather stations of the Centro de Investigación de la Caña de Azúcar “Cenicaña”, which is a research center for sugarcane located in Cali, Colombia, this data was analyzed for the same time interval of the temperature. …”
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The effect of drought stress on Pinellia ternata in terms of physiology and aquaporin genes after Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal inoculation by Shuang Li, Yajun Liu, Han He, Yike Xu, Xiaochun Sun, Wenjing Huang

“…Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) establish symbiosis with plants, which is essential in improving mineral nutrient acquisition and drought resistance of host plants. This study used the medicinal plant P. ternata as the experimental material to investigate the similarities and differences in photosynthesis, osmotic regulation, and antioxidant activity between arbuscular mycorrhizal and non-arbuscular mycorrhizal plants under drought stress. …”
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Syrian Refugees’ Perceptions About the Representations of Syria and Syrians on Turkish News Media by Engin Dağdeviren

“…Syria has become the biggest refugee producer since a civil war broke out in 2011 and the majority, over three million, of these refugees are hosted in Turkey. …”
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COVID-19 as a Factor Influencing Air Quality? A City Study in China by Chengming Li, Hui Shang, Zhihao Cui, Zhaoxin Dai, Zhaoting Ma

“…Additionally, the difference between the maximum and the minimum hourly average AQI dropped to almost one-third of the value that in the normal time during winter. …”
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Analysis of Challenges in Tour Guiding Within Protected Areas of Uganda: A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. by Ainebyona, Precious

“…They inform, interpret, educate, interact, and communicate with tourists about the destination, its history, culture, local/host community, and the nature of the destination. …”
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Effect of Recycled Concrete Aggregates on Plain Concrete Compressive Strength and its Environmental Sensitivity. by Mugisha, Elaijah

“…Other test samples were exposed to environmental factors after 28 days of curing for instance elevated temperature (1 hour, @105 ℃ ), humidity, and rainwater for 14 days and compressed to note the change in compressive strength of natural concrete and recycled concrete and results showed that recycled concrete is more affected by environment factors than natural concrete made with virgin aggregates. …”
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Innovation and market orientation in smallholder pig production: by Okello, Daniel Micheal Okello, Odongo, Walter, Aliro, Tonny, Owiny, David Okello, Ndyomugyenyi, Elly Kurobuza

“…Findings – Results show that having improved breeds and providing housing to pigs improve system-focused innovation but reduce customer-focused innovation. …”
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Lifestyle as a Predictor of Socio-Economic Status in Retirement: Evidence from Pensioners from the Busoga Sub-Region, Uganda by Fabian, Mwosi, Charles, Edaku, Robina, Mirembe, Eton, Marus

“…We used household expenditure, access to healthcare, and housing quality to indicate socio-economic status. …”
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Identification and Spatial Mapping of Locality of Streetscapes in Shanghai Hengfu Historic and Cultural Preservation Area by Yuhan SHAO, Sinan YIN, Dongbo MA, Yuting YIN

“…The visual diversity of streetscape at the intersection between Changshu Road and Huaihai Middle Road and along Jianguo West Road in the south is poor, and the permeability is also quite poor. …”
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Increasing the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in general practice: the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) cluster randomised controlled trial protocol by Danielle Mazza, Angela Taft, Kevin McGeechan, Kirsten Black, Heather McKay, Marion Haas, Jayne Lucke, Jeffery F Peipert

“…Letters of invitation will be sent to 600 GPs in South-Eastern Melbourne. Using randomisation stratified by whether the GP inserts LARCs or not, a total of 54 groups will be allocated to the intervention (online ‘LARC First’ training and rapid referral pathways) or control arm (usual care). …”
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Perceptions et attitudes vis à vis de l’utilisation du préservatif chez les étudiants camerounais [Perceptions and attitudes towards condom use among cameroonian students] by Jean Pierre Mbame, Adolf Mote, Fernand Félix Kammoe-Youdom, Mouliom Adeline Mayoughoud, Théophile Mpaba Minkad, Patrick Monfils Ngomba, Denise Ovassa, Angèle Nganga

“…English Abstract: Introduction- Youth sexuality has become a public health concern world wide. …”
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The Hidden Economic Consequences of Migraine to the UK Government: Burden-of-Disease Analysis Using a Fiscal Framework by Rui Martins, Samuel Large, Rachel Russell, Gary Surmay, Mark P. Connolly

“…Europe has the fourth-highest prevalence of migraine, after North America, South America, and Central America, and above Asia and Africa. …”
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Unlocking the genetic potential of Ethiopian fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for future breeding by Zebib Berhe, Tesfaye Awas, Asmare Dejen, Metadel Adane, Baye Akele, Musa Adal, Faris Hailu

“…For this objective, survey study conducted at both south and north Wollo zones. The study covered a total of 168 informants (84 men and 84 women) comprising 72 general informants and 12 key informants per zone aged between 19 and 75 years. …”
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Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli in urban and peri-urban garden ecosystems in Bangladesh. by Pritom Kumar Pramanik, M Nazmul Hoque, Md Liton Rana, Md Saiful Islam, Md Ashek Ullah, Fahim Haque Neloy, Srinivasan Ramasamy, Pepijn Schreinemachers, Ricardo Oliva, Md Tanvir Rahman

“…This bacterium, known for its prevalence in foodborne illnesses and as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance, was isolated from raw vegetables, soil, and water samples collected from rooftop and surface gardens in urban (Dhaka North City Corporation; DNCC and Dhaka South City Corporation; DSCC) and peri-urban (Gazipur City Corporation; GCC) areas of Bangladesh. …”
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Leadership and Nigeria's Regional Hegemonic Quest in Africa: A Critical Discus by GAMBO Nanven Audu, PULDU Samdi Gloria, KUMS Simon Nankap

“…However,Nigeria with its endowed numerous natural and human resources which she utilized for the betterment of Africa; prompted her to assume the leadership role which she did by leading other African countries in the decolonization struggles and the fight against apartheid regime in South Africa. Thus, Nigeria's leadership role towards achieving stability and development in Africa cannot be overemphasized. …”
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UK policymaker and expert perspectives on the smoke-free generation policy: a qualitative study by Rachael L Murray, Joanne Morling, Nathan Davies, Tessa Langley, Manpreet Bains

“…Data were analysed through Kingdon’s three policy streams (problem, policy and political) and organised using the framework approach.Results Participants conceptualised SFG as both addressing youth tobacco initiation and shifting societal norms. …”
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Ecological corridor design for ecoclimatic regulation: Species as eco-engineers by Lirong Wu, Matteo Convertino

“…This study proposes a multi-scale Ecological CORRidor design framework and model (ECORR) for ecoclimatic regulation. The South China tiger is taken as an epitome of a rare and high-dispersal species to guide ecosystem restoration via the design of ecological corridors. …”
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Web social y alfabetización informacional: experiencia en la Universidad de Puerto Rico by Liz M. Pagán, Laurie A. Ortiz

“…El media sharing (Flickr, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest), blog y redes sociales obtuvieron mayor frecuencia de uso por parte de los bibliotecarios. …”
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