Optimization of the gamma-ray spectrometry counting time based on uncertainties of radionuclides concentration in samples by Marcelo Bessa Nisti, Marcelo Francis Máduar, Catia Heloisa Rosignoli Saueia, Fernanda Cavalcante, Barbara Paci Mazzilli

“…This paper aims to propose an easy and fast method of optimization of the gamma-ray spectrometry counting time in determining natural radionuclides (Pb-210, Pb-212, Pb-214, Bi-212, Bi-214 and Ac-228) in order to minimize uncertainties in the concentration. …”
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Factors Contributing to the Successful Implementation of Management Innovations by Zdravko Zekić, Mirjana Grčić Fabić, Luka Samaržija

“…The aim of implementation of new management concepts and methods is to increase efficiency and effectiveness of public services. …”
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Classical Versus Bayesian Error-Controlled Sampling Under Lognormal Distributions with Type II Censoring by Huasen Zhou, Wenhao Gui

“…The results demonstrate that Bayesian methods generally provide more robust designs under uncertain prior information, while classical methods exhibit greater sensitivity to parameter changes. …”
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FROM SOIL TO TABLE: EVALUATING CONVENTIONAL AND ECOLOGICAL CULTIVATION SYSTEMS IN SOUTH-WEST OLTENIA, ROMANIA by Cosmina SMEDESCU, Dragoș SMEDESCU, Alina MĂRCUȚĂ, Liviu MĂRCUȚĂ, Valentina Constanța TUDOR

“…The research was derived from a comprehensive questionnaire applied on 18 farms in the South-West Oltenia region: half of them employing ecological practices and the other half using conventional methods. Our primary focus was to determine the most economically viable agricultural system for the area. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Digital Tools on the Recruitment Process Using the Design Thinking Methodology by Danijela Magdalenić, Ljerka Luić

“…This study follows the DT framework, encompassing empathy, problem definition, and ideation, with a research sample including candidates, employees, and HR professionals. Methods such as desk research, interviews, diary methods, and P/C matrix diagonalization, supported by original metrics, assess the effectiveness of these approaches. …”
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Morphometric analysis of the skull base and palatal regions for gender identification using CBCT: a retrospective study by Asmaa Uthman, Hesham Marei, Walid Elsayed, Sura F. Al-Bayati, Hawraa Shams Aldeen, Shishir Shetty, Musab Hamed Saeed, Natheer H. Al-Rawi

“…Conclusion The use of discriminant analysis in CBCT based on skull base and palatal region variables provides an efficient method for determining gender, which is particularly valuable in forensic science and anthropological research. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Organic Matter Enrichment Mechanism in Late Paleozoic Mudstone, Eastern Margin of Ordos Basin by Jindong YANG, Zhenfeng YU, Xu GUO, Ruixi ZHAO

“…Although the eastern edge of the Ordos Basin is rich in deep coalbed methane and tight sandstone gas, the enrichment characteristics and controlling factors of organic matter in coal-bearing strata are unclear, which is not conducive to the study on the storage law of resource, evaluation of development potential, and selection of favorable areas.OBJECTIVESTo reveal the organic carbon content and its influencing factors of mudstones in the coal measure strata and guide the efficient development of coal-measure gas in the eastern margin of the Ordos Basin.METHODS(1) Analytical method: A total of 26 mudstone samples from the Shihezi, Shanxi and Taiyuan Formations were collected in the Shixi area. …”
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ENSURING THERMAL REGIME FOR THE SUPPLY DISTRIBUTED DEVICES IN THE COMPOSITION OF THE SHIP'S SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS ON THE BASE OF THE STANDARDIZED UNITS by T. A. Ismailov, E. M. Muslimov, A. T. Rashidkhanov, Sh. A. Yusufov

“…Heat transfer processes in a vertical channel with free convection, and the calculation of the minimum width of the channel, which provides efficient heat removal have been analyzed.Conclusion.A model is proposed for determining the minimum distance between the blocks without deterioration of heat transfer in the channel formed by the walls of adjacent blocks.…”
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Development of an immunochromatographic assay for detection of Aflatoxin B1 in corn and rice by Tien Duc Chu, Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, Anh Tuan Le, Truong Thi Hoang, Chuyen Van Nguyen, Trung Hoang Nguyen, Hoa Thi Vu, Dat Trong Nguyen, Ngoc Thi Minh Nguyen, Tuan Ngoc Nguyen, Ba Van Nguyen

“…Its presence in food was common. Rapid and efficient determination of AFB1 in corn and rice is critical for food safety monitoring. …”
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Pemanfaatan Tanaman Eceng Gondok (Eichornia Crassipes) Untuk Menurunkan Kadar Amonia Dan Fosfat Pada Limbah Cair Rumah Sakit Otika Banten Dengan Metode Fitoremediasi by Widya Hadiattin, Tauny Akbari

“…The results of ammonia levels were below the standard quality standards but still had a fairly high value, while phosphate levels exceeded the standard quality standards. This study aims to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of water hyacinth plants (Eichornia crassipes) in reducing ammonia and phosphate levels in the wastewater of Otika Banten Hospital. …”
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Perspectives of Health Care Professionals on the Use of AI to Support Clinical Decision-Making in the Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions: Interview Study by Jennifer Cooper, Shamil Haroon, Francesca Crowe, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Thomas Jackson, Leah Fitzsimmons, Eleanor Hathaway, Sarah Flanagan, Tom Marshall, Louise J Jackson, Niluka Gunathilaka, Alexander D'Elia, Simon George Morris, Sheila Greenfield

“…MLTC management is largely delivered in primary care, where health care professionals (HCPs) have identified the need for more holistic yet efficient models of care that can address patients’ medical, pharmacological, social, and mental health needs. …”
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Smart Village Accountability: Comparative Study in Management BUMDes Tirta Mandiri and BUMDes Giritama As a Village Income Earner in 2018 by Muhammad Dwi Nurfaisal, Dyah Mutiarin, Herdin Arie Saputra, Ikhwan Rahmatika Latif

“…The type of research used is a qualitative approach. Data collection methods use in-depth interview techniques (In-Dept Interview). …”
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Machine learning-enabled prediction of antimicrobial resistance in foodborne pathogens by Bona Yun, Xinyu Liao, Jinsong Feng, Tian Ding

“…AMR can be transmitted to humans via food, the environment, or other channels through horizontal gene transfer. Therefore, efficient methods are urgently needed to determine whether bacteria are resistant to antibiotics. …”
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IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCYOF NATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION by Valeriy I. Koshkin, Alexander I. Gordeev, Andrey V. Belotserkovsky, Ivan A. Kaplunov, Anna A. Maltseva, Evgeniya L. Pustovalova

“…The article considers the new ways and methods for improving the efficiency of national student contests and Olympiads as a tool for identifying and supporting young talents. …”
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Enhanced sep protocol based on fuzzy logic with dynamic threshold to improve the lifetime of WSNs by Altaha Mohammed Adnan, Lafta Wisam Mahmood, Alkadhmawee Ahmed Adil, Hammood Myssar Jabbar

“…Stability and energy efficiency are the key factors that determine how well a Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) can perform and last. …”
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Implementasi Sistem Peramalan Pengadaan Kebutuhan Bahan Baku Pangan Dengan Metode Weighted Moving Average by Reza Ena Erlinda, Uky Yudatama, Endah Ratna Arumi

“…This study aims to facilitate and minimize mistakes in carrying out the data collection process and to find out the estimated needs for food raw materials in the future as a reference in the managerial decision-making process. Forecasting is a method as a tool in carrying out an efficient and effective planning. …”
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Analisis Pendapatan dan Kelayakan Usaha Ternak Kambing (Studi Kasus: di CV SG Farm) by Sudirman S, Hartonny Ahmad Sugara, A Amrullah, Cecep Budiman, Asrul Hamdani, Ahmad Yani

“…Methods: Case study research method, data collection is carried out by means of structured interviews using questionnaires, observation and documentation to obtain primary data, while secondary data was obtained by conducting literature studies, reading from various books, the internet, and print or electronic media. …”
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Biosynthesis of a range of ZnO nanoparticles utilising Salvia hispanica L. seed extract and evaluation of their bioactivity by Kiran Singh, Shweta Yadav

“…The synthesized NPs were evaluated using UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, SAED, and HR-TEM methods to determine their characteristics. The standard particle size varies from 40 to 80 nm, exhibiting a consistent hexagonal morphology and a polydispersed characteristic with minimal size fluctuation. …”
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Fabrication of magnetic manganese ferrite-loaded sugar cane bagasse/peanut peel biochar adsorbents for the adsorptive removal of phosphorus from aqueous solution by Alyaa I. Salim, Nada A. Abdelgawad, Ehab Rozaik, Nagwan G. Mostafa

“…Abstract Adsorption has the potential to be a highly effective and selective method for recovering and adsorbing phosphate from wastewater and water, which can serve as secondary sources of phosphorus. …”
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From Fresh to Dried: Evaluating Drying Kinetics of Sultana and Besni Grapes by Mehmet Başlar

“…This research investigates the thin-layer drying kinetics of Sultana and Besni grapes using the forced-air drying method. The study evaluates the applicability of three drying models (Lewis, Page, and Henderson & Pabis) to the experimental data and concurrently determines the effective moisture diffusivity and activation energy of dried grapes at varying temperatures. …”
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