Biomechanical Comparison of a Novel Facet Joint Fusion Fixation Device With Conventional Pedicle Screw Fixation Device: A Finite Element Analysis by Feilong Sun, Haiyang Qiu, Yufei Ji, Longchao Wang, Wei Lei, Yang Zhang

“…Methods A comprehensive three‐dimensional finite element model of the L3‐S1 lumbar spine was developed and validated. Based on this model, three surgical groups were created: OLIF combined with the bilateral facet joint fusion fixation (BFJFF + OLIF), unilateral pedicle screw fixation (UPSF + OLIF), and bilateral pedicle screw fixation (BPSF + OLIF), focusing on the L4‐L5 level. …”
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Evaluation of Multimerization of Aptamers against SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant VLP as A Refinement Strategy in The Detection of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus by Dr Siti Farah Nawi, Mr Amir Muhaimin Akmal Shukri, Assoc Prof Dr Wang Seok Mui, Assoc Prof Dr Chia Suet Lin, Dr Citartan Marimuthu

“…Background/Introduction: The havoc wrought by COVID-19 pandemic across the globe has pushed the frontiers in science, creating many opportunities and advancements in the diagnostic and therapeutic. …”
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Introducing Novel Methods to Identify Fraudulent Responses (Sampling With Sisyphus): Web-Based LGBTQ2S+ Mixed-Methods Study by Kinnon Ross MacKinnon, Naail Khan, Katherine M Newman, Wren Ariel Gould, Gin Marshall, Travis Salway, Annie Pullen Sansfaçon, Hannah Kia, June SH Lam

“…A systematic protocol was developed to identify scam, nonsense, and ineligible responses and to conduct web-based Zoom video platform screening with select participants. …”
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Investigation, Optimization of Energy Consumption and Yield Modeling of Two Paddy Cultivars with Genetic-Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by S. Sharifi, N. Hafezi, M. H. Aghkhani

“…In each generation, 900 new solutions were created, and the algorithm iterated 200 times. For the genetic algorithm, the population was defined as a double vector with a size of 100.Results and DiscussionThe findings revealed that the Hashemi (high-grading) paddy cultivar had an average energy consumption and production of 55.973 and 30.742 GJ·ha-1, respectively. …”
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Mecanismos de enfrentamento desencadeados por pacientes em situações estressoras: cirurgia ambulatorial [Coping mecanism by surgical patients in stress situations: ambulatory surge... by Carlos Eduardo Peres Sampaio, Thays Macedo Nascimento Costa, Dayane de Araújo, Deyse Conceição Santoro

“…Therefore, an strategy must be created to give the nursing orientation of the pré-operatory.   …”
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Establishment of a patient-derived 3D in vitro meningioma model in xeno-free hydrogel for clinical applications by Mikkel Schou Andersen, Aaraby Yoheswaran Nielsen, Martin Wirenfeldt, Jeanette Krogh Petersen, Morten Winkler Møller, Christopher L. Powell, Anavaleria Castro, Grayson Herrgott, Tiit Mathiesen, Charlotte Aaberg Poulsen, Birgitte Brinkmann Olsen, Henning Bünsow Boldt, Christian Bonde Pedersen, Bo Halle, Frantz Rom Poulsen

“…Here, we aimed to establish a 3D cell model in a solid xeno-free medium using patient-derived tumors, thus creating a bench-to-clinic pathway for personalized pharmaceutical testing. …”
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Fractal approach to geological and economic assessment of germanium-bearing lignites by O. I. Bilous, M. S. Burlutskyy

“…This article explores the development of scientifically robust methods for the geological and economic evaluation of germanium-bearing lignites, integrating geochemical, petrophysical, and economic considerations. …”
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EFFECT OF QUARANTINE ON THE RATE OF DIAGNOSTICS OF ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA by T.D. Bubliy, L.I. Voloshina, L.I. Dubovaya

“…The strict quarantine for 2 months created problems for the patients. Patients who needed dental care they also suffered from it. …”
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Synergistic effect of photobiomodulation and leukocyte-platelet rich fibrin on bone regeneration in rat critical defects by Ali Sadeghian, Bita Rohani, Sadegh Hasannia, Fatemeh Mashhadiabbas, Reza Fekrazad

“…Bone defects of 8 mm were created in the calvaria using a trephine bur under anesthesia. …”
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Durus Al-Lughah Gontory: Media Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab untuk Pemula Menggunakan Metode Langsung by Dihin Muriyatmoko, Faisal Reza Pradhana, Zaenury Adhiim Musyafa’

“…Android mobile-based application created using the waterfall model and the content is applied the direct method without using mother tongue (Indonesian). …”
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OriLoc: Unlimited-FoV and Orientation-Free Cross-View Geolocalization by Boni Hu, Haowei Li, Shuhui Bu, Lin Chen, Pengcheng Han

“…Our approach employs a dual-weighted soft-margin triplet loss with hard sample mining to extract discriminative features. Additionally, we develop an orientation estimation module using convolution-based sliding windows to assess similarity between satellite-view and query embeddings. …”
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Impact of lightweight clay aggregate with slag and biomedical waste ash on self-compacting concrete using machine learning approach by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Viroon Kamchoom, Shadi Hanandeh, Ahmed M. Ebid, Janneth Alejandra Viñan Villagran, Raúl Gregorio Martínez Pérez, Fausto Ulpiano Caicedo Benavides, Paul Awoyera, Siva Avudaiappan

“…Abstract The self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixes were developed using lightweight expandable clay aggregate (LECA) as a partial substitute for coarse aggregate, ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) as a partial replacement for cement, and combusted bio-medical waste ash (BMWA) as a partial replacement for fine aggregate. …”
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High-Resolution Spatiotemporal Forecasting with Missing Observations Including an Application to Daily Particulate Matter 2.5 Concentrations in Jakarta Province, Indonesia by I Gede Nyoman Mindra Jaya, Henk Folmer

“…Accurate forecasting of high-resolution particulate matter 2.5 (PM_2.5) levels is essential for the development of public health policy. However, datasets used for this purpose often contain missing observations. …”
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Using the R = MC2 heuristic to assess whole-of-school physical activity implementation in elementary schools: a cross-sectional study by Derek W. Craig, Kevin Lanza, Christopher D. Pfledderer, Andjelka Pavlovic, Kempson Onadeko, Natalia I. Heredia, Jizyah Injil, Laura F. DeFina, Timothy J. Walker

“…These findings can support the development of resources and implementation strategies which, in turn, can help schools address implementation-related disparities. …”
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The Intervened effect of place attachment on the relationship between community attachment and environmental behaviors (case study: Tajrish neighborhood) by Atousa Soleimani, Ahmad Nohegar

“…On the other hand, community attachment indirectly affects the creation of environmental behaviors in citizens through involving the sense of attachment to the .place; hence, place attachment is considered as an intermediary factor in creating environmentalist behaviors…”
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Monthly changes of night heat islands analysis in Isfahan County in the last two decades using the multi-temporal products of the MODIS sensor by Mostafa Tahani Yazdly, Sayyed Mohammad Hosseini, Farahnaz Khoramabadi, Mohammad Mohtaram

“…Introduction: In recent decades, along with the physical development of cities and population increase due to immigration, heat islands, which are mainly the result of human made activities, have gained significant importance. …”
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Performance of antiretroviral drugs supply chain management and related challenges in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. In the case of public health facilities found in the... by Meseret Tilahun Zeleke, Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha, Belachew Yebeyin Melaku, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Shimelis Dagnachew Nigatu

“…The issues are very high, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the supply chain performance of ARV drugs and its challenges in public health facilities in the Central Gondar Zone. …”
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MEDIA-REALITY IN THE VISUAL ARTS / МЕДИАРЕАЛЬНОСТЬ В ИЗОБРАЗИТЕЛЬНОМ ИСКУССТВЕ by YUGAY INGA I. / ЮГАЙ И.И.

“…In the author’s opinion, the features of the new procedurality are repeat accuracy, algorithm development and subservience to the digital, programming and hardware-based range of tools. …”
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Housing and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional analysis. by Lucy S Tusting, Peter W Gething, Harry S Gibson, Brian Greenwood, Jakob Knudsen, Steve W Lindsay, Samir Bhatt

“…Today, housing in Africa is rapidly improving alongside economic development, creating an urgent need to understand how these changes can benefit health. …”
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The Conceptual Comparison Between Vecdi Akyüz’s Work Titled Kur’an’da Siyasi Kavramlar and Manzooriddin Ahmad’s Work Titled Islamic Political System in the Modern Age: Theory and P... by Ayşe Aytekin

“…Therefore, field and concept analysis is a necessity in the interpretation of the divine messages equipped with the concept weave together with the classical methods developed for the understanding of the Qur’ān during the History of tafsīr process and rich historical and scientific experience. …”
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