Crafting dental specialities in Iran: insights from a qualitative study by Tayebe Rojhanian, Michael Aryan Kya, Shahram Yazdani, Mohammad-Pooyan Jadidfard

“…However, the process of establishing these specialities faces significant gaps that need to be addressed.…”
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A Portable Non-Motorized Smart IoT Weather Station Platform for Urban Thermal Comfort Studies by Raju Sethupatu Bala, Salaheddin Hosseinzadeh, Farhad Sadeghineko, Craig Scott Thomson, Rohinton Emmanuel

“…Strategic selection of components allowed for a low-cost device that can perform data manipulation, pre-processing, store the data, and exchange data with a centralized server via the internet. …”
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Enhancing Water Splitting Performance via NiFeP-CoP on Cobalt Foam: Synergistic Effects and Structural Optimization by Shihu Zhu, Yingxing Yang, Mengyao Zhao, Hui Zhao, Siyuan Liu, Jinyou Zheng

“…The low-temperature growth of CoOOH nanosheets on Co foam provides a new strategy for large-scale electrode production applicable in electrochemical processes and pollutant degradation. Significantly, filling the nanosheet gaps with phosphides effectively enhances the electrocatalytic performance of the system. …”
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FQsun: A Configurable Wave Function-Based Quantum Emulator for Power-Efficient Quantum Simulations by Tuan Hai Vu, Vu Trung Duong Le, Hoai Luan Pham, Quoc Chuong Nguyen, Yasuhiko Nakashima

“…Quantum computers are promising powerful computers for solving complex problems, but access to real quantum hardware remains limited due to high costs. Although software simulators like Qiskit, ProjectQ, and Pennylane offer flexibility and support for many qubits, they struggle with high power consumption and limited processing speed, particularly as qubit counts increase. …”
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Determinants of the issuance of hybrid securities by insurers from the perspective of IAS 32 by Bruno Paisano, Eduardo Flores, Bruno Meirelles Salotti

“…Specifically, it investigates how factors such as asset size, cost of capital, duration gaps, effective tax rates, and liquidity and solvency ratios influence the propensity of insurers to issue hybrid bonds. …”
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Triple-Layer Genetic Algorithm (3LGA) for Project Scheduling and Material Ordering Problem with Limited Storage Space by Suphawut Malaikrisanachalee, Narongrit Wongwai, Pongpan Promchun

“…Traditional approaches often address these processes separately, neglecting the trade-offs between scheduling costs and material procurement costs. …”
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Improving genome assemblies by sequencing PCR products with PacBio by Xiaojing Zhang, Karen W. Davenport, Wei Gu, Hajnalka E. Daligault, A. Christine Munk, Hazuki Tashima, Krista Reitenga, Lance D. Green, Cliff S. Han

“…We have developed a genome improvement pipeline with this strategy after decreasing a loading bias against larger PCR products in the PacBio process. Compared with Sanger technology, this approach is not only cost-effective but also can close gaps greater than 2.5 kb in a single round of reactions, and sequence through high GC regions as well as difficult secondary structures such as small hairpin loops.…”
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Accuracy Investigation of PPP Method Versus Relative Positioning Using Different Satellite Ephemerides Products Near/Under Forest Environment by Taylan Ocalan, Bahattin Erdogan, Nursu Tunalioglu, Utkan Mustafa Durdag

“…Owing to some advantages, such as work-duration and cost-effectiveness, many of users have implemented PPP method instead of the traditional relative positioning method for several applications. …”
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Current prevalence of hepatitis delta diagnosis in Valencia, Spain by Enrique Ortega González, María Dolores Ocete Mochón, María Martínez-Roma, Concepción Gimeno Cardona, Neus Gómez Muñoz, Moisés Diago Madrid, Alba Carrodeguas, José Luis González-Sánchez, Marta Plaza de la Torre, Miguel García Deltoro

“…This study highlights the effectiveness of reflex HDV testing, which significantly increased diagnostic coverage and simplified the screening process. Reflex testing provides a cost-effective and efficient approach, particularly benefiting high-risk populations such as migrants, who accounted for 77.8% of HBsAg-positive cases. …”
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Applications and Competitive Advantages of Data Mining and Business Intelligence in SMEs Performance: A Systematic Review by Shao V. Tsiu, Mfanelo Ngobeni, Lesley Mathabela, Bonginkosi Thango

“…Despite these advancements, SMEs encounter barriers such as technological complexity, high implementation costs, and substantial skills gaps, impeding effective utilization. …”
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Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies: Evaluating the effectiveness of advanced CCUS solutions for reducing CO2 emissions by Enobong Hanson, Chukwuebuka Nwakile, Victor Oluwafolajimi Hammed

“…Economic feasibility and scalability are scrutinized through cost analysis, barriers to large-scale implementation, and the role of policy and regulatory frameworks. …”
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Usability, reliability, and validity of the Arabic version of the ASK-20 questionnaire in Arab adults by Mohammed S. Alharthi

“…By systematically assessing barriers such as cost, availability, and knowledge gaps, the tool equips healthcare providers to design targeted, patient-centered interventions. …”
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Distributed energy sharing algorithm for Micro Grid energy system based on cloud computing by Wenwei Su, Yan Shi

“…In the proposed work, cloud‐based P2P for peer‐Multi Agent System (p‐MAS) optimization techniques are used to reduce system peak and integrated Demand Response (DR) with Energy Management System (EMS) in a commercial MG. To fill knowledge gaps about how various power market architectures and individual decision‐making processes impact local interactions and market outcomes, cloud‐based P2P for Modelling Leveraging Agents (MLA) is used for bill calculation. …”
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Unbalanced Magnetic Pull Calculation in Ironless Axial Flux Motors by Guoqing Zhu, Jian Luo

“…The stator may exert a unilateral axial force on the dual rotors under uneven air gaps. The unbalanced magnetic pull can influence the production and processing of the motor, leading to issues such as vibrations, bearing degradation, reduced lifespan, and torque reduction attributed to the bearings. …”
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Determining Factors for Minimizing Oven Downtime through Controlled Batch Management: A Multineutrosophic Approach with ARAS by Shakila Devi G.T., Sangeetha S., Maikel Yelandi Leyva Vazquez

“…This study addresses a critical operational challenge in the baking industry: minimizing oven downtime through effective batch processing control. This study assesses which factors are the most critical contributors to minimizing downtime on batch processing operations to hypothesize efficiencies. …”
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Crack Detection in Civil Infrastructure: A Method-Scenario Review by Chang Haochen, Gu Weifan, Guo Baohua, Bassir David

“…Ensuring the structural safety of civil infrastructure is vital for public welfare and cost-effective maintenance. Crack detection, as a key indicator of structural health, has transitioned from traditional image processing to advanced deep learning methods. …”
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Cyber-Biosecurity Challenges in Next-Generation Sequencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of Emerging Threat Vectors by Nasreen Anjum, Hani Alshahrani, Asadullah Shaikh, Mahreen-Ul-Hassan, Mehreen Kiran, Shah Raz, Abu Alam

“…Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has transformed genomic research and healthcare by enabling the rapid and cost-effective sequencing of DNA and RNA, surpassing traditional techniques such as Sanger sequencing. …”
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Molecular epidemiology of enteroviruses from Guatemalan wastewater isolated from human lung fibroblasts. by Leanna Sayyad, Chelsea Harrington, Christina J Castro, Hanen Belgasmi-Allen, Stacey Jeffries Miles, Jamaica Hill, María Linda Mendoza Prillwitz, Lorena Gobern, Ericka Gaitán, Andrea Paola Delgado, Leticia Castillo Signor, Marc Rondy, Gloria Rey-Benito, Nancy Gerloff

“…Using the additional cell line in the existing poliovirus ES algorithm may add value by providing data about EV circulation, without additional sample collection or processing. Next-generation sequencing closed gaps in knowledge providing molecular epidemiological information on multiple EV types and full genome sequences of EVs present in wastewater in Guatemala.…”
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Application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to enhance supply chain sourcing: A systematic literature review by Refentse L. Selepe, Olasumbo A. Makinde, Thomas Munyai

“…Background: In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the manufacturing sector is increasingly adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to streamline sourcing processes within supply chains. Sourcing and supplier management are crucial to achieving competitive advantages, cost reductions and sustainable practices. …”
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Evaluation of The Students Profile Program on Entrepreneurship Theme in Using The Discrepancy Model by Natalia Inggit Emaculata, Yari Dwikurnaningsing, Mawardi Mawardi

“…In the cost-benefit analysis aspect, the average gap at SDN Tlompakan 01 was 16.7%, while at SDN Jejeruk, it is 8.4%, indicating that the benefits for students are in line with the costs incurred, with SDN Jejeruk showing better cost-effectiveness. …”
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