Ultra-Compact Waveguide-Integrated TE-Mode Converters With High Mode Purity by Designing Ge/Si Patterns by Han Ye, Fengyi Yu, Yumin Liu, Zhongyuan Yu, Jing Li, Danfeng Zhu, Bida Su, Wenbin Xu

“…The Ge areas with continuous boundaries are determined by topology optimization that combines finite element method, geometric projection method, and method of moving asymptotes. …”
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Assessing the impact of an environmentally friendly approach on irreversible dental hydrocolloid performance by Leonie Beuter, Christoph Bourauel, Lamia Singer

“…Green nanoparticle synthesis is a safe, efficient, and non-toxic method, potentially synergizing metal ions with plant extract.…”
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Electrocardiograph analysis for risk assessment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A deep learning model by Zheng Gao, Yuqing Yang, Zhiqiang Yang, Xinyue Zhang, Chao Liu

“…Abstract Aims Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) requires an efficient screening method. We developed a deep learning model (DLM) to screen HFpEF risk using electrocardiograms (ECGs). …”
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Evaluation of Fracture Toughness of γ-Phase Containing Cemented Carbides by Using Through-Thickness Micronotches Shaped by Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Ablation by Marc Serra, Ramon Batista, Núria Cinca, Elena Tarrés, Emilio Jiménez-Piqué, Pablo Moreno, Luis Llanes

“…It is shown that machining of a through-thickness micronotch by means of ultra-short pulsed laser ablation is a reliable and efficient method for fracture toughness evaluation of γ-phase containing hardmetals. …”
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Levofloxacin–Niflumate Salt Development as a Strategy for Improving Physicochemical Properties and Modulating Antibiotic Potency and Anti-Inflammatory Performance by Nugrahani I, Uekusa H, Hori T, Wu Y, Wibowo MS, Garmana AN, Panjaitan FE

“…Ilma Nugrahani,1 Hidehiro Uekusa,2 Takaaki Hori,2 Yutong Wu,2 Marlia Singgih Wibowo,1 Afrillia Nuryanti Garmana,3 Febrina Ester Panjaitan1 1Department of Pharmacochemistry, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia; 2Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, 152-8551, Japan; 3Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Ilma Nugrahani, School of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia, Email ilma_nugrahani@itb.ac.idPurpose: This research aimed to develop and characterize a novel levofloxacin–niflumic acid salt, to improve its physicochemical properties, antibiotic potency, and anti-inflammatory effects.Methods: A 1:1 molar ratio salt was synthesized and its crystal structure determined using single-crystal X-ray diffractometry (SCXRD) also characterized using powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Development and Characterization of Spray-Dried Combined Levofloxacin–Ambroxol Dry Powder Inhaler Formulation by Ruwani K. Suraweera, Kirsten M. Spann, Emad L. Izake, Timothy J. Wells, Xiaodong Wang, Nazrul Islam

“…Using a validated RP-HPLC method, LVX and AMB were quantitatively determined. …”
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LEADERSHIP AS A FACTOR FOR BUILDING A PROJECT TEAM by Marina Grynchenko, Olexandr Ponomaryov, Olena Lobach

“…The clear goal setting and system use of efficient methods of building a project team are critical for professional training specialists in the sphere of project management. …”
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Financial Policy of Government support for semiconductors Industry Globally and in Russia under sanctions by L. G. Cherednichenko, E. S. Novikova, E. V. Golubtsova

“…The relevance of this study is determined by the need to develop the domestic semiconductors industry in Russia, taking into account the negative effects both internal and external.The purpose of this paper is to test the hypothesis of the positive impact of the methods used by the state of financial support of domestic companies to acquire advanced technologies in a specific area in the context of a lack of funding and the significant lag of the national semiconductor industry in the world’s leading countries.The target of this study is the analysis of possible tools of state support, including subsidies and grants, and methods of their application for the creation of competitive industry of domestic semiconductor production.The key methods used in this study include the collection and processing of statistical data, their comparative analysis, as well as the elaboration of the regulatory framework on tax regulation in this sector of the economy.The main methods applied in this study are data collection and processing, comparative analysis, and the development of a regulatory framework for tax regulation in this sector of the economy. …”
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Prototype multi-agent robotic debris removal system: principles of development and experimental studies by S. V. Manko, V. M. Lokhin, S. A. K. Diane

“…The purpose of this work was to test the practical feasibility of algorithms for controlling a group of autonomous robots when performing multi-stage missions.Methods. The theses of the finite automata theory in planning actions of a multi-agent system, methods of automatic control in organizing a goal-directed movement of robots, and methods of computer vision in searching and analyzing debris geometry were used.Results. …”
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E-Module Learning for Scaling Serious Illness Communication Skills Teaching: A Pilot Study in Family Medicine and Palliative Care by Helen James, Paul Krueger, Daphna Grossman, Warren Lewin

“…Participants liked the structure and design of the e-modules and felt they were appropriate for their learners’ level of training, were effective, time-efficient, and provided relevant SIC information. Case-based video demonstrations were identified as the most useful teaching method. …”
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Photodegradation process for the removal of acid orange 10 using titanium dioxide and bismuth vanadate from aqueous solution by B. Rahimi, A. Ebrahimi, N. Mansouri, N. Hosseini

“…The highest efficiency was achieved by the use of ultraviolet/titanium dioxide system, while a low acid orange 10 removal efficiency was obtained for the synthesized bismuth vanadate using the co-precipitation method. …”
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Optimal Controller Design for a Mobile Robot Using Genetic Algorithm and Adaptive PID Controller by Jin-Hyun Park

“…In experiments with various disturbances, the proposed method consistently reached target coordinates with minimal timing discrepancies, outperforming comparative methods. …”
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A clustering algorithm based on grids for core data and adjacency relationships for edge data by Honglei He

“…Abstract Grid-based clustering algorithms have become a crucial method in the field of data mining due to their efficiency. …”
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Optimal Neutron Spectrum Database for In‐reactor 238Pu Production by Qingquan Pan, Xiaojing Liu, Yun Cai

“…Moreover, these results find that the production method of in‐reactor irradiation 237Np not only has a higher yield but also achieves a higher purity of 238Pu than that of in‐reactor irradiation 241Am, which conflicts with the traditional experiences, providing with previously unknown insights and helping break through the efficiency limit of traditional methods, maximizing 238Pu production.…”
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OSCILLATING MODE OF TOPINAMBUR TUBERS DRYING by A. V. Golubkivich, S. A. Pavlov, N. S. Levina, T. A. Kondratova

“…High moisture of various topinambur parts, features of the mechanism of a heat and mass transfer set a problem of search of the new drying methods promoting to increase dehydration efficiency and produce a quality product. …”
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Paradigms of corporate growth: methodological foundations by A. T. Zub, S. S. Kuzmin

“…Toulmin, “methodological anarchism” by P. Feyerabend, methods of distinguishing between simple and complex, mechanical and organic systems, principles of self-organization and synergetics.Results: the efficiency of using the general scientific methodology of paradigms for the analysis of trends while studying the corporate growth causes and patterns is proved. …”
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Identifying and Prioritization the Factors Affective the Development of Industrial Clusters With Knowledge-based Companies by Javadj Mir, Hassan Dehghan dehnavi, Mozhde Rabbani

“…The importance and superiority of decision-making elements is determined by using the paired comparison method and according to its priority in the hierarchy. …”
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Pneumatic dispensing of aqueous Al₂O₃ suspensions via material extrusion additive manufacturing by Flavie Lebas, Sylvain Marinel, Christelle Bilot, Romuald Herbinet, Loïc Le Pluart, Charles Manière

“…Material extrusion, also known as Robocasting or Direct Ink Writing (DIW) is an efficient and eco-friendly additive manufacturing method for fabricating large and thick ceramic components, such as alumina. …”
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An Improved One-Pot Procedure for Preparation Of N,N -Diethyl-m-Toluamide from m-Toluic Acid by Thinh Pham Duc, Thu Nguyen Van, Phuong Bui Thu, Chau Phan Dinh, Duc Viet Le, Duong Vu Binh

“…Objectives: To present an enhanced method for synthesis of N,N'-diethyl- m-toluamide which can be introduced to industrial scale. …”
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Analysis of options for using oxygen-helium mixture in complex therapy and rehabilitation of patients with various diseases of the respiratory organs (review of literature) by Yu. A. Khatuntseva, V. M. Manuylov, A. N. Shcherbyuk, Ya. E. Nemstsveridze, A. A. Andrushchenko, G. I. Kurnakin

“…Based on the analysis of literary data, the key mechanisms of the therapeutic effect of CGS were identified: reduction of airway aerodynamic resistance due to transformation of turbulent flow into laminar flow, improvement of ventilation-perfusion relations, optimization of oxygen transport to tissues and increase in the efficiency of carbon dioxide elimination. Promising areas of clinical application of CGS in various pathologies of the respiratory system were determined: obstructive disorders of the upper and lower respiratory tract, acute respiratory distress syndrome, bronchial asthma, COPD, pneumonia of various etiologies, including those associated with COVID-19. …”
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