Dyschromonychia: clinical significance in a South African population by P.F. Levay, M.E. Botes, E. Malela

“…Methods: This prospective and observational study included in- and out-patients attending the Immunology Clinic at Kalafong Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng. …”
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Level of satisfaction and associated factors among patients attending outpatient departments of south Wollo health facilities, Ethiopia. by Wolde Melese Ayele, Abdurahman Ewunetu, Muluken Genetu Chanie

“…<h4>Background</h4>Patient satisfaction is a key metric for determining how efficient healthcare is delivered. When patients visit health care facilities, they express a clear desire for high-quality services. …”
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B-doped nano-hydroxyapatite facilitates proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts by Qiao Kang, Wenhao Wang, Shengtao Wu, Ganggang Hu

“…Abstract Purpose We aimed to explore the mechanism by which Boron-doped nano-hydroxyapatite (B-nHAp) facilitates the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts through controlled release of B. Methods B-nHAp characterization was accomplished by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and transmission electron microscopy. …”
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Associations Between Effort Capacity and Cognitive Processes in Basketball Players by Maria-Andreea COTEAȚĂ, Florin TROFIN

“…Methods: We associated 3 types of visual memory (simple, dynamic and numerical) with 3 agility tests (Lane, Illinois, hexagon with randomized visual stimuli), 1 reaction speed test, 1 aerobic (Vameval shuttle) and 1 anaerobic (8x10+10 m) test and the test for determining the explosive force of the lower limbs. …”
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Fuel Price Fluctuation and SME Financial Performance: A Case Study of the Agricultural Sector in Kagadi Town Council. by Bitaka, Raymond

“…The study aimed to evaluate how fuel price volatility affects SMEs, identify the factors influencing fuel prices, and explore the strategies SMEs use to mitigate these effects. A mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis and qualitative interviews, was employed to collect data from SMEs in Kagadi Town Council. …”
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MCM-41 based dispersive micro-solid phase extraction of selected cephalosporin antibiotic residues from water samples prior to liquid chromatographic quantification by Andisiwe Bangani, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Thollwana Andretta Makhetha, Elisabete Oliveira, José Luis Capelo-Martínez, Carlos Lodeiro, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo

“…Lastly, the UA-D-µ-SPE/HPLC-DAD method was successfully applied in extracting, preconcentrating, separating and determining CFDX and CPLX in wastewater and surface water samples. …”
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Evaluating the Potential Use of Wearable Fitness Devices as a Measure of Outcomes in Orthopaedics by Jordan Henderson BS, Santiago Logan-Baca BS, Sara Kisiel BS, Fadi Muheidat PhD, David Jaffe MD

“…With the rise of wearable fitness devices and smartphone applications, alternative methods are being explored for a more efficient and objective measurement of outcomes. …”
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Optimization, Design, and Implementation of Biodiversity-Focused Fisheries Survey Stations: A Case Study of the Coastal Waters of Maoming by Yuexiu DENG, Yongheng HUANG, Jianyu DONG, Ning CHEN, Jing ZHANG, Xuefeng WANG

“…However, most research primarily focuses on optimizing either stratification or sample allocation and pays less attention to methods that simultaneously optimize both stratification and sample allocation. …”
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Nanofabrication of superhydrophobic fluidic concentrators coupled with metallic plasmonic nano-antennas for SERS analysis in the sub-femtomolar range by Sofien Ramos, Victor Fabre, Mathieu Arribat, Aurélie Lecestre, Adrian Laborde, Frank Carcenac, Philippe Louarn, Emmanuelle Trevisiol, Christophe Vieu

“…Self-assembled silicon nanopillars decorated with metallic nanoparticles have emerged as efficient Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of cellular metrics: From proliferation to mitochondrial membrane potential and cell death in a single sample by Sirina Sabirova, Gulnaz Sharapova, Aida Budyukova, Marina Gomzikova, Anna Brichkina, Nick A. Barlev, Albert Rizvanov, Nikita Markov, Hans-Uwe Simon

“…This article offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to the entire method, covering aspects such as timing, sample preparation techniques, and the reagents used. …”
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A forestry investigation: Exploring factors behind improved tree species classification using bark images by Gokul Kottilapurath Surendran, Deekshitha, Martin Lukac, Martin Lukac, Jozef Vybostok, Martin Mokros

“…Additionally, the aim is to determine the most effective algorithmic approaches for efficient tree species classification from bark images and to make these methods more accessible to interdisciplinary researchers. …”
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Comparison of survey techniques on detection of northern flying squirrels by Corinne A. Diggins, L. Michelle Gilley, Christine A. Kelly, W. Mark Ford

“…Technological advances and new approaches provide opportunities to more effectively survey for species both in terms of accuracy and efficiency than previous methods. We conducted a pilot comparison study of a traditional technique (live‐trapping) and 2 novel noninvasive techniques (camera‐trapping and ultrasonic acoustic surveys) on detection rates of the federally endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus) in occupied habitat within the Roan Mountain Highlands of North Carolina, USA. …”
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Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts from Aerial Parts of <i>Thymus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Sideritis scardica</i> Griseb. by Magdalena Walasek-Janusz, Rafał Papliński, Barbara Mysiak, Renata Nurzyńska-Wierdak

“…It was also confirmed that selecting the appropriate solvent is essential for the efficient extraction of phenolic compounds, which are strongly linked to biological activity. …”
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Capturing microalgae within aerosols provides carbon capture bio-functionality by Elbaraa Elghazy, Matt M.J Davies, Nicholas T.H Farr, Cornelia Rodenburg, Jon R. Willmott, Jagroop Pandhal

“…Biological carbon fixation is an effective method of converting pollutant CO2 into usable biochemicals for industrial applications. …”
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Layered Soil Moisture Retrieval and Agricultural Application Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Vegetation Suppression Technology: A Case Study of Youyi Farm, China by Zhonghe Zhao, Yuyang Li, Kun Liu, Chunsheng Wu, Bowei Yu, Gaohuan Liu, Youxiao Wang

“…In recent years, the development of multi-source remote sensing technologies—such as high spatiotemporal resolution optical, radar, and thermal infrared sensors—has opened new avenues for efficient soil moisture retrieval. However, the accuracy of soil moisture retrieval decreases significantly when the soil is covered by vegetation. …”
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Developing machine learning frameworks to predict mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete mixed with various industrial byproducts by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Shadi Hanandeh, Nestor Ulloa, Ruth Barba-Vera, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Ahmed M. Ebid, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam, Ateekh Ur Rehman

“…Sensitivity analyses using SHAP and Hoffman & Gardener’s methods identified the most influential parameters affecting each UHPC property, providing insights into the key factors driving concrete performance. …”
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Nitrous oxide prediction through machine learning and field-based experimentation: A novel strategy for data-driven insights by Muhammad Hassan, Khabat Khosravi, Travis J. Esau, Gurjit S. Randhawa, Aitazaz A. Farooque, Seyyed Ebrahim Hashemi Garmdareh, Yulin Hu, Nauman Yaqoob, Asad T. Jappa

“…Feature selection and optimization of input scenarios were achieved using a combination of particle swarm optimization (PSO) and manual methods. Model performance was evaluated using multiple metrics: scatter plots, kite diagrams, density distribution histograms of relative percentage error, coefficient of determination (R2), Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency coefficient (NSE), Percent of BIAS (PBIAS), coefficient of uncertainty at the 95 % confidence level (U95 %), Kling–Gupta efficiency (KGE), Willmott index of agreement (WI), and Legates and McCabe coefficient of efficiency (LME). …”
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Evaluation of Cluster Algorithms for Radar-Based Object Recognition in Autonomous and Assisted Driving by Daniel Carvalho de Ramos, Lucas Reksua Ferreira, Max Mauro Dias Santos, Evandro Leonardo Silva Teixeira, Leopoldo Rideki Yoshioka, João Francisco Justo, Asad Waqar Malik

“…Furthermore, our findings highlight that the choice of radar significantly impacts the effectiveness of these object recognition methods.…”
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A Real-Time Approach for Assessing Rodent Engagement in a Nose-Poking Go/No-Go Behavioral Task Using ArUco Markers by Thomas Smith, Trevor Smith, Fareeha Faruk, Mihai Bendea, Shreya Kumara, Jeffrey Capadona, Ana Hernandez-Reynoso, Joseph Pancrazio

“…In short, this protocol involves detailed instructions for building a suitable behavioral chamber, installing and configuring all required software packages, constructing and attaching an ArUco marker pattern to a rat, running the behavioral software to track marker positions, and analyzing the engagement data for determining optimal task durations. These methods provide a robust framework for real-time behavioral analysis without the need for extensive training data or high-end computational resources. …”
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Nigella Sativa-mediated Synthesis of BiVO4/g-C3N4 Composites for the Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Ghinatanitha Haqqu Haryadinaru, Tien Setyaningtyas, Anung Riapanitra

“…The composites were synthesized using a coprecipitation method and characterized through various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to determine their crystal structure, chemical composition, morphology, adsorption and photocatalytic abilities. …”
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