Investigating the Effect of Staining Beverages on the Structural and Mechanical Integrity of Dental Composites Using Raman, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, and Micr... by Ramona Dumitrescu, Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel, Carmen Opris, Titus Vlase, Gabriela Vlase, Daniela Jumanca, Atena Galuscan, Nicoleta A. Toderas, Roxana Oancea, Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu, Octavia Balean

“…Raman and FTIR spectroscopy confirmed structural changes, including peak shifts and intensity variations, particularly in polymer–matrix interactions and filler compositions. …”
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An integrated, multidisciplinary management team intervention to improve patient-centeredness, HIV, and maternal-child outcomes in Lesotho: formative research on participatory impl... by Laura K. Beres, Mammatli Chabela, Matseliso Masitha, Zachary Catanzarite, Vincent J. Tukei, Lynne Mofenson, Appolinaire Tiam, Lauren Greenberg, Majoalane Mokone, Ramatlapeng Thabelo, Masepeli Nchephe, Tsietso Mots’oane, Laura Guay, Amy R. Knowlton

“…It identifies resulting implementation variation across study sites and lessons learned. Methods The research team reviewed intervention implementation documentation and conducted structured reflections to: 1) assess implementation strategy adaptations, 2) identify facility-specific strategies employed to improve the MCH patient experience, and 3) synthesize lessons. …”
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Prediction of Reverberant Properties of Enclosures via a Method Employing a Modal Representation of the Room Impulse Response by Mirosław MEISSNER

“…For small sound absorption on room walls this solution was found by means of the method of variation of parameters. A decay function was computed via the time-reverse integration of the squared RIR. …”
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Integrating a Hive Triangle Pattern with Subpixel Analysis for Noncontact Measurement of Structural Dynamic Response by Using a Novel Image Processing Scheme by Yung-Chi Lu, Shih-Lin Hung, Tzu-Hsuan Lin

“…This work presents a digital image processing approach with a unique hive triangle pattern by integrating subpixel analysis for noncontact measurement of structural dynamic response data. …”
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A Fuzzy-Immune-Regulated Single-Neuron Proportional–Integral–Derivative Control System for Robust Trajectory Tracking in a Lawn-Mowing Robot by Omer Saleem, Ahmad Hamza, Jamshed Iqbal

“…The results of these experiments confirm the enhanced trajectory tracking precision and disturbance compensation ability of the prescribed control method.…”
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A retrospective propensity-matched study comparing whole-brain radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost to whole-brain radiotherapy alone for brain metastases by Zheqing Liu, Xiaojing Du, Meiling Deng, Yuanyuan Chen, Shaoxiong Wu

“…Abstract Background The effectiveness of whole brain radiation therapy with simultaneous integrated boost (WBRT-SIB) in comparison to whole brain radiation therapy alone (WBRT-alone) is yet unknown, despite the fact that its use in clinic is growing. …”
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A finite volume method with interface capacitance insertion on quad-tree meshes for impedance analysis in microfluidic devices by Milan Rother, Liubov Bakhchova, Vadim Issakov

“…By leveraging Quad-Tree meshing, our method adeptly manages the substantial geometrical scale variations inherent in microfluidic channels. …”
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Multi-Source Data Fusion-Based Grid-Level Load Forecasting by Hai Ye, Xiaobi Teng, Bingbing Song, Kaiming Zou, Moyan Zhu, Guangyu He

“…This paper introduces a novel weighted fusion methodology for grid-level short-term load forecasting that addresses the critical limitations of direct aggregation methods currently used by regional dispatch centers. …”
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Assessment of the Coefficient of Tension in the Labor Market. Regional Aspect by O. S. Koshevoy

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Regional Frequency Measurement Point Selection and System Partitioning Method for High-Renewable-Energy-Penetration Power System by Dongdong Li, Zhenfei Yao, Yin Yao, Bo Xu, Fan Yang

“…Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed method is verified using a modified standard 39-node system. …”
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Probabilistic Elastic-plastic Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Propagation of Cracks in Pipes under Internal Pressure by Belaïd Mechab, Medjahdi Malika, Mokadem Salem, Serier Boualem

“…This study presents a three dimensional finite element method analysis of semi-elliptical surface cracks in pipes under internal pressure load. …”
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Multiagent, multitimescale aggregated regulation method for demand response considering spatial–temporal complementarity of user-side resources by Tingzhe Pan, Chao Li, Chen Yang, Zijie Meng, Zongyi Wang, Zean Zhu

“…The integration of substantial renewable energy and controllable resources disrupts the supply–demand balance in distribution grids. …”
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A Machine Learning-Based Method for Lithology Identification of Outcrops Using TLS-Derived Spectral and Geometric Features by Yanlin Shao, Peijin Li, Ran Jing, Yaxiong Shao, Lang Liu, Kunpeng Zhao, Binqing Gan, Xiaolei Duan, Longfan Li

“…To address the limitations of traditional field surveys, such as low efficiency and high risk, we proposed an intelligent lithology recognition method, SG-RFGeo, for terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) outcrop point clouds, which integrates spectral and geometric features. …”
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ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN CAMPUR KODE PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS PELITA HARAPAN SEBAGAI IMPLIKASI DARI XENOGLOSOFILIA [ANALYSIS ON STUDENTS' USE OF CODE-MIXING THROUGH WHATSAPP AND EMAIL... by Jonter Pandapotan Sitorus

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Climatic Adaptability Changes in Leaf Functional Traits of Old <i>Pinus tabulaeformis</i> in Loess Plateau by Yuting Lei, Zimao Feng, Zhong Zhao

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Time Lag Analysis of Atmospheric CO₂ and Proxy-Based Climate Stacks on Global–Hemispheric Scales in the Last Deglaciation by Zhi Liu, Xingxing Liu

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Ilizarov method combined with accordion technique for treating long bone defects in the lower limbs: a systematic review by Zhiqiang Ren, Jinghong Yang, Zi Wang, Lujun Jiang, Lian Tang, Jiyuan Yan, Juncai Liu, Yanshi Liu, Zhong Li

“…Abstract Background Bone defects and nonunion following initial treatment remain significant clinical challenges. The Ilizarov method constitutes a fundamental approach for addressing bone defects, and its integration with adjunctive techniques, such as the accordion maneuver, antibiotic spacers, or internal fixation, has become increasingly widespread. …”
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Incidence of Hot Flashes among Peri- and Postmenopausal Women in India: A Clinico-demographic Analysis by Mohandas Shobhana, Jyothi Ramesh Chandran, Neelam Aggarwal, Seema Sharma, Revty Jankiram, Anju Soni, Jyoti Jaiswal, Sudha Sharma, S. Lakshmi, Sheela Mane, Meeta Singh, Sushma Verma, Ritu Jain

“…The baseline demographics reveal regional variations in symptom prevalence, with distinct patterns observed across different zones in India. …”
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Development and validation of a quality appraisal tool for case reports in traditional Chinese medicine using the Delphi method by Duoting Tan, Hao Liang, Yipin Yu, Jin Guo, Liqin Zhong, Zhixi Hu

“…Items were screened based on measures of central tendency and coordination (including total score, mean score, percentage of items rated as unimportant, and coefficient of variation). The weighted average method was used to determine item weights and construct the appraisal tool. …”
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Bottom Trawling and Multi‐Marker eDNA Metabarcoding Surveys Reveal Highly Diverse Vertebrate and Crustacean Communities: A Case Study in an Urbanized Subtropical Estuary by Jack Chi‐Ho Ip, Hai‐Xin Loke, Sam King Fung Yiu, Meihong Zhao, Yixuan Li, Yitao Lin, Chun‐Ming How, Jiezhang Mo, Meng Yan, Jinping Cheng, Vincent Chi‐Sing Lai, Leo Lai Chan, Kenneth Mei Yee Leung, Jian‐Wen Qiu

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