Improved snow geese algorithm for engineering applications and clustering optimization by Haihong Bian, Can Li, Yuhan Liu, Yuxuan Tong, Shengwei Bing, Jincheng Chen, Quance Ren, Zhiyuan Zhang

“…In this paper, two standard test sets of IEEE CEC2022 and IEEE CEC2017 are used to verify the excellent performance of the improved algorithm. …”
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Servicios y Aparatos para el Control de Mosquitos en Viviendas de Florida. by Jorge R. Rey, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly

“… Existen muchos aparatos en el mercado que pretenden ser efectivos para el control de mosquitos. Los anuncios para estos aparatos enfocan al típico consumidor. ¿Como se puede averiguar si estos aparatos en verdad son efectivos? …”
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Adoptive cell transfer of piezo-activated macrophage rescues immunosuppressed rodents from life-threating bacterial infections by Xiaoyi Liu, Wenxiu Xu, Junkun Feng, Ying Wang, Kai Li, Yi Chen, Wenjun Wang, Weiwei Zhao, Shaohua Ge, Jianhua Li

“…Here, by using rodent models of bacterial infection, we test the antimicrobial properties of ultrasound-responsive piezo-catalytic nanoparticles (piezoNP). …”
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PREDICTORS OF M-CONTINUANCE INTENTION: CASE OF USERS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Grcić, Ensar Mekić

“…Furthermore, the scales were tested for convergent validity through partial least-square path modelling using Smart PLS 3 software. …”
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Design of a new hydrokinetic turbine simulation model based on the extended power coefficient concept by Manuel Rico-Secades, Antonio Javier Calleja-Rodríguez, Aitor Fernández-Jiménez, Eduardo Álvarez-Álvarez, Fher Said Macedo-Garcia, Jaime Arau-Roffiel

“…The new simulation model has been validated through experimental tests with a micro-hydrokinetic turbine operating in a low-speed hydrodynamic tunnel. …”
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The real driving emissions characteristics of light-duty diesel vehicle in four typical cities with varying altitudes in China by Haojie Gao, Rui Wang, Zhisong Wen, Xin Xiong, Zhuan Zheng, Shengqiang Lin, Hongchun Ding, Wenbin Tan

“…Real driving emissions (RDE) tests were conducted on a China VI B compliant light-duty diesel vehicle in four cities with different altitudes. …”
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Design and Construction of Simple Periscope. by Nuwahereza, Emmanuel

“…The periscope was assembled using carefully selected materials and its functionality was tested in various settings and conditions. The results revealed that the periscope effectively achieved its objective, with the angle of the mirrors within the periscope directly impacting the clarity and range of visibility. …”
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Design and Construction of Simple Periscope. by Nuwahereza, Emmanuel

“…The periscope was assembled using carefully selected materials and its functionality was tested in various settings and conditions. The results revealed that the periscope effectively achieved its objective, with the angle of the mirrors within the periscope directly impacting the clarity and range of visibility. …”
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Spontaneous Ovarian Pregnancy and Over Protective Management: A Case Report by Hatice Ender Soydinç, Mehmet Sıddık Evsen, Muhammet Erdal Sak, Fatmanur Çaça, Ali Özler

“… We aimed to present a case of primary ovarian pregnancy in a 31-year-old patient who presented to the emergency room with symptoms and signs of acute abdomen and positive beta HCG test. A gestation sac of 6 weeks was detected in the right ovary by transvaginal sonography. …”
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Optimizing Alternative Fumigant Applications for Ornamental Production in Florida by Erin N. Rosskopf, N. Kokalis-Burelle, Robert McSorley, Edward Skvarch

“…Skvarch, presents the results of tests of two alternative fumigants for ornamental production, conducted in Gainesville and Ft. …”
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SOME DATABASE MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR DATA MODELING AND REVERSE ENGINEERING by Adrian RUNCEANU, Marian Ion POPESCU

“… In this paper we tested the design of a database using database management tools. …”
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Is Our Food Safe from Pesticides? by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Fishel, describes the integrated pest management practices followed by growers of our food supply, how tolerances for pesticides in foods are determined by the EPA, and how annual testing of commodity samples for pesticides is conducted. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES REGARDING THE RISK-FREE WORK OF THE GANTRY CRANES by GHEORGHE N. RADU, IOANA SONIA COMĂNESCU

“…The research has as main goal the increase of the work safety and the elimination of the risk of accidents. The tests had in view both the truss answer to dynamic forces in wind-bracings and the dynamic regime of the main beam. …”
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Computerized Student Registration Management System: A Case Study of Kabale Trinity College. by Mugume, Johnson

“…It was guided by the following objectives: To analyze the current system used for registration at Kabale Trinity College, to design a Computerized Student Registration Management System for Kabale Trinity College, and to test and validate the Computerized Student Registration Management System.…”
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El uso de las TIC para enseñar a escribir resúmenes en inglés by Indira Perusquía de Carlos, Karina Paola García Mejía

“… Escribir un resumen en inglés es un reto importante para los estudiantes, especialmente en el nivel medio superior, ya que a través de este pueden demostrar la comprensión que tuvieron de un texto o bien emplearlo como sustento para la producción de otro tipo de género discursivo. …”
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Perancangan User Experience Aplikasi Bimbingan Akademik Mahasiswa FILKOM Menggunakan Metode Human-Centered Design by Farassulthana Azzahra Willary Yaasiin, Herman Tolle, Hanifah Muslimah Az-Zahra

“…This study designed a user experience application for academic guidance for FILKOM students by applying the Human-Centered Design (HCD) method to help develop solution designs that focus on the human perspective into all parts of the problem-solving process in order to help map out the right needs for stakeholders and users. The test results using the usability testing method use a combination of ISO 9241-210 and UEQ testing assessments with detailed assessment techniques for completion rate, time based efficiency, System Usability Scale (SUS), and User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). …”
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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Aerobic Fitness, and Traditional Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military Training: A Prospective Cohort Study by Brian R Kreisel, Kelly M Scott, Erin M Florkiewicz, Michael S Crowell, Jamie B Morris, Paige A McHenry, Timothy M Benedict

“…Independent variables were compared between participants who were and were not injured using Chi-squared test, t-tests, Cox regression analysis and time to injury was evaluated using Kaplan-Meyer survival analyses…”
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Sistem Deteksi Myocardial Infarction Berdasarkan Pathological Q Waves Dan ST Segment Elevation Menggunakan Metode Support Vector Machine by Ragil Hadi Prasetyo, Edita Rosana Widasari, Agung Setia Budi

“…One way to find out someone has Myocardial Infarction is to do an Electrocardiogram (ECG) test, but to do an ECG test is quite expensive and difficult to reach for some people. …”
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Implementasi Algoritma Mickey 2.0 untuk Mengamankan Komunikasi Data pada Perangkat Bluetooth Low Energy by Amelia Dwi Rochani, Ari Kusyanti, Fariz Andri Bakhtiar

“…The keystream results will be validated first in the test vector test. To determine the level of security, a passive sniffing attack and an active Known Plaintext Attack (KPA) were tested. …”
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Endorsement among Adolescents and Young Adults in Tanzania: Insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey by Alpha Johnson Kapola, Rahma Musoke, Glenda Marie Manayon, Hassan Fredrick Fussi, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Haji Mbwana Ally, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Lynn Moshi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Habib Omari Ramadhani

“…Female respondents (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.69; 95% CI 0.51–0.91) and rural residents (aOR = 0.78; 95% CI 0.61–1.00) had lower odds of PrEP awareness compared with male respondents and urban residents, respectively. Previously, HIV testing and receiving test results (aOR = 2.00; 95% CI 1.50–2.66) and an age of 20–24 years versus 15–19 years (aOR = 1.54; 95% CI 1.20–1.96) were associated with increased odds of PrEP awareness. …”
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