Advancing calibration techniques for accurate micro and nanoflow measurements by E. Batista, Rui F. Martins, Vania Silverio, Vania Silverio, Isabel Godinho

“…The gravimetric method already implemented at IPQ from 120 μL/h to 2000 mL/h was used and improved for low flow rates down to 10 μL/h. …”
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Socio-economic characterization, identification and prioritization of major constraints in Dhumuga learning watershed, Ambo, Ethiopia by Diriba Megersa Soboka, Regasa Dibaba

“…The research also highlighted challenges such as land degradation from water erosion (46%), improper tillage practices (34%), and deforestation (20%). Additionally, 78% of households rely on firewood for cooking, with 98% of this firewood sourced from local forests and trees, posing a significant threat to forest resources and their sustainable management. …”
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Uncovering the drivers of intent to use the metaverse: diverse experiences in sustainability education by Hee Sun, Sunny Choi, Pui Yun, Paulina Wong, Jiandong Daniel Shen, Maria Leonora Lotis Francisco, Aru Nurgissayeva

“…Recommendations include implementing adaptive learning pathways, enhancing onboarding processes, and offering customizable interaction levels to accommodate diverse learner needs. …”
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Matrix-Based ACO for Solving Parametric Problems Using Heterogeneous Reconfigurable Computers and SIMD Accelerators by Vladimir Sudakov, Yuri Titov

“…To solve the problem of stagnation of the method without a priori information about the system, a new probabilistic formula for choosing the parameter value is proposed, based on the additive convolution of the number of pheromone weights and the number of visits to the vertex. …”
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Sizing Algorithm for a Photovoltaic System along an Urban Railway Network towards Net Zero Emission by Prabath J. Binduhewa

“…Accordingly, this article investigates the possibility of implementing a photovoltaic system along the railway tracks to meet the energy demands of an urban railway electrification system so that net-zero emissions can be achieved. …”
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RACIONALIZACIÓN DE LOS PROCESOS EN LA REVISIÓN FÍSICA DE INVENTARIOS EN EL ÁREA DE ALMACENAMIENTO DE PRODUCTOS TERMINADOS GARANTIZANDO LA SEGURIDAD Y SALUD EN EL TRABAJO by Angie Alejandra Linares Basabe, Yesica Lorena Aguirre Arias, Manuel Alfonso Mayorga Morato

“…Additionally, a cost analysis was carried out, accompaniedby various simulations that made it possible to establish which is the appropriate machinery for the process. …”
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Willingness to Pay to Adopt Conservation Agriculture in Northern Namibia by Teofilus Shiimi, David Uchezuba

“…In terms of policy recommendations, this paper puts forward targeted suggestions, including the appointment of specialized extension technicians by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform to disseminate information as well as coordinate, promote, and personally implement CA activities across all regions. Additionally, to expedite the adoption of CA, stakeholders should ensure the availability of appropriate farming equipment, such as rippers and direct seeders, in local markets.…”
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How lifelong learning shapes the professional development of staff in higher education institutions by Yaw Owusu-Agyeman

“…Purpose – As universities find new ways to implement professional development programmes (PDPs), very few scholarly studies have focused on how lifelong learning could serve as a tool to enhance the professional development of staff. …”
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Working conditions of commercial drivers: a scoping review of psychosocial work factors, health outcomes, and interventions by Mustapha Amoadu, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Edward Wilson Ansah

“…Conclusion Employers in the road transport sector need to implement health promotion interventions that focus on drivers’ well-being. …”
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Trip Generation Models for Transportation Impact Analyses of Shopping Centers in Croatia by Deana Breški, Biljana Maljković, Mihaela Senjak

“…Estimating the traffic generated by a new site development is a crucial component of traffic management, as it helps planners and engineers assess its impact on the surrounding road network and implement necessary measures to ensure efficient and safe traffic flow.…”
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The European Social Fund and Popularizing Lifelong Learning and Vocational Education in the Lubelskie Voivodship by Krzysztof Grabczuk

“…It is also a chance to introduce innovative forms of teaching, equip schools with modern didactic materials, and provide additional entrepreneurship and foreign languages classes. …”
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Towards a sustainable model for a digital learning network in support of the Immunization Agenda 2030 -a mixed methods study with a transdisciplinary component. by Isis Umbelino-Walker, Ana Paula Szylovec, Brice Alain Dakam, Asta Monglo, Ian Jones, Charlotte Mbuh, Reda Sadki, Alan Brooks

“…We reviewed existing data from Movement participants and collected additional survey data to explore two aspects of sustainability of the Movement: why immunization practitioners participate and how much time and resources they contribute. …”
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Effect of hydrostatic pressure on water and solute transport in post-tensioned grout by Rutambara Sonawane

“…For grouts with 30% additional water, sulfate concentrations peaked at 50 PSI (2800 ppm for Grout A) before declining to 1950 ppm at 100 PSI. …”
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Runtime–Coherence Tradeoffs for Hybrid Satisfiability Solvers by Vahideh Eshaghian, Soren Wilkening, Johan Aberg, David Gross

“…Finally, we present numerical simulations, which suggest additional flexibility in implementing hybrid algorithms with the optimal tradeoff.…”
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Effect modifiers of the temperature-mortality association for general and older adults population of Brazil’s metropolitan areas by Cristiane Aschidamini, Antônio Carlos Monteiro Ponce de Leon

“…Effects of this association were estimated for each group in 42 locations using a generalized additive model combined with the nonlinear distributed lag model. …”
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Instrumentation of the combined processes in water treatment technology by V. V. Borodychev, A. E. Novikov, M. I. Lamskova, M. I. Filimonov

“…The aim of the study is to develop a hydrocyclone complex cleaning apparatus, which implements combined processes of capturing both coarse and finely dispersed impurities. …”
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The mediation effect of social participation in the relationship between Internet use and health behaviors among middle-aged and older individuals by Xinmei Yang, Yang Chen, Tuo Qiu, Xingyue Zhu

“…Furthermore, greater efforts should be employed to implement public policy initiatives aimed at providing care for MOA.…”
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Strategies for Gait Retraining in a Collegiate Runner with Transfemoral Amputation: A Case Report by Jillian Santer, Stephanie MacDonald, Katherine Rizzone, Shawn Biehler, Tanya Beiswenger

“…Athletes with limb amputations may face additional challenges including phantom limb pain (PLP), psychological barriers, prosthetic complications, and gait abnormalities. …”
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DETERMINATION OF THERMAL AND STRUCTURAL-MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RAFFINATE AS AN OBJECT OF DEHYDRATION AFTER THE EXTRACTION OF COLORING COMPONENTS FROM FRUIT VEGETABLE RAW MAT... by E. V. Andreeva, S. S. Evseeva, I. Y. Aleksanian

“…At the same time, implementing this or that technology for obtaining this type of product, about 10 ... 15% of waste from the total amount of raw materials is accumulated at enterprises, in particular, in the form of crushed eggplant peel, which can be a raw material for the production of natural food coloring. …”
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Patient-Related Barriers to Digital Technology Adoption in Alzheimer Disease: Systematic Review by Andrea Panzavolta, Andrea Arighi, Emanuele Guido, Luigi Lavorgna, Francesco Di Lorenzo, Alessandra Dodich, Chiara Cerami

“…Improving digital competence in patient-caregiver dyads and implementing systematic, patient-oriented strategies for the development and use of digital tools are needed for a successful incorporation of digital technology in memory clinics.…”
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