Use of Rapid Qualitative Analysis to Support Collaborative Synergy Within a Community Coalition for Health Equity in Detroit by Hayley S. Thompson, Ten-Niah Kinney, Carrie Leach, Alexandra Sass, Ariel Washington, Rhonda Dailey, Elizabeth Towner, Alyssa Beavers, Rodlescia Sneed, Karen Solomon Edwards, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, Arthur Hampton, Zachary Cichon, Afsana Rinky, Joneigh Khaldun

“…Furthermore, by fostering better communication and alignment, RQA is an efficient and effective method to enhance coalition synergy. …”
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Novel Patterns of Photosynthetic Activity Within Canopies of Poplar Stands with Different Densities by Taijin Zhang, Xiaoting Liu, Qinhui Zhang, Hui Xiao, Yunong Han, Zhenghua Xing, Fusen Wang, Xiyang Zhao

“…(1) Background: Planting density is an important factor affecting the yield of poplar per unit area. Therefore, determining the optimal height of the photosynthetic canopy layer for different planting densities is critical. (2) Methods: This study takes <i>Populus euramericana</i> ‘N3016’ × <i>Populus ussuriensis</i> as the research object. …”
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Synthesis of Antenna Arrays and Parasitic Antenna Arrays with Mutual Couplings by M. Thevenot, C. Menudier, A. El Sayed Ahmad, G. Zakka El Nashef, F. Fezai, Y. Abdallah, E. Arnaud, F. Torres, T. Monediere

“…A synthesis method to design multielement antennas with couplings is presented. …”
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CacheCraft: A Topology-Aware PageRank Centrality Algorithm for Cache Optimization in Named Data Networking by Ridha M. Negara, Nana R. Syambas, Eueung Mulyana, Rashid M. Fajri, Mochamad S. Budiana

“…Experimental results demonstrate that CacheCraft achieves an average improvement of 7.8% in CHR and a 5.6 ms reduction in latency compared to state-of-the-art methods. Moreover, CacheCraft maintains algorithmic computational efficiency, making it suitable for real-world deployment in complex and dynamic NDN environments. …”
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A Lightweight YOLOv8s Algorithm for Ceiling Fan Blade Defect Detection With Optimized Pruning and Knowledge Distillation by Qinyuan Huang, Chen Fan, Yuqi Sun, Jiaxiong Huang, Wengziyang Jiang

“…These results demonstrate superior accuracy, speed, and deployment efficiency over conventional methods and highlight our algorithm&#x2019;s considerable potential for surface defect detection applications beyond ceiling fan blades. …”
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Detoxification of Ochratoxin A in Rice and Maize using ethanolic leaf extracts of  Moringa oleifera and Vernonia amygdalina by OLUWAGBENGA ANIFOWOSE, Bitrus W Tukura, Obaje D Opaluwa

“…Phytochemical detoxification of OTA in the stored rice and maize samples were observed to be efficient and promising with a detoxification order Moringa oleifera > Vernonia amygdalina. …”
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Relationship between Triage Patients Related Factors and 48 Hours Outcomes at the Accident and Emergency Department, Kenyatta National Hospital by Daniel Chelal, Tecla Sum, Everlyne Morema

“…Aim: The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between triage patients related factors and 48 hours outcomes at the Accident and Emergency Department, Kenyatta National Hospital Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study involving the triaged and coded patients flagged by scores using the Triage Early Warning Score (TEWS). …”
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Intelligent Traffic Management Using Machine Vision Techniques in Smart Cities by Peyman Babaei

“…Smart cities integrate traditional infrastructure and public services with technology to create a more efficient, sustainable and accessible system, while meeting the needs of city residents and transforming the traditional understanding of city management. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Residual Oil Saturation in Solvent-Assisted SAGD Using Single-Component Solvents by Fernando Rengifo Barbosa, Amin Kordestany, Brij Maini

“…Oil saturation within the steam chamber plays a critical role in determining both the economic viability and resource efficiency of SAGD operations. …”
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Dynamics of Nocturnal Evapotranspiration in a Dry Region of the Chinese Loess Plateau: A Multi-Timescale Analysis by Fengnian Guo, Dengfeng Liu, Shuhong Mo, Qiang Li, Fubo Zhao, Mingliang Li, Fiaz Hussain

“…The results showed the following: (1) In contrast to the non-significant trend in <i>ETN</i> on the diurnal and daily scales, monthly <i>ETN</i> dynamics exhibited two peak fluctuations during the growing season. (2) The contribution of <i>ETN</i> to <i>ET</i> exhibited seasonal characteristics, being relatively low in summer, with interannual variations ranging from 10.9% to 14.3% and an annual average of 12.8%. (3) The half-hourly <i>ETN</i>, determined by machine learning methods, was driven by a combination of factors. …”
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Drought-tolerant fungal microbes, Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus fumigatus, elevate physiohormonal and antioxidant responses of maize under drought stress by Kiran Niaz, Mamoona Rauf, Muhammad Arif, Muhammad Hamayun, Humaira Gul, Abeer Hashem, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah, Qiang-Sheng Wu

“…IntroductionTemporary and extended drought stress accelerates phytohormones and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plants, however, the fate of the plants under stress is mostly determined by the metabolic and molecular reprogramming, which can be modulated by the application of habitat-adapted fungi that triggers resistance to stress upon symbiotic association.MethodsThe present research exhibited the exploitation of the newly isolated, drought habitat-adapted fungal endophytic consortium of SAB (Aspergillus oryzae) and CBW (Aspergillus fumigatus), on maize under drought stress. …”
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The effect of whole-body electromyostimulation on visceral adipose tissue volume in overweight-to-obese adults with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study by Benazir Burkhardt, Oliver Chaudry, Stephanie Kast, Stephanie Kast, Simon von Stengel, Matthias Kohl, Frank W. Roemer, Klaus Engelke, Michael Uder, Wolfgang Kemmler, Wolfgang Kemmler

“…The present study aimed to determine the effect of time-efficient and joint-friendly whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) technology on VAT volume in overweight-to-obese adults with osteoarthritis of the knee.MethodsIn total, 46 women and 26 men (58.4 ± 7.0 years; BMI: 30.2 ± 4.2 kg/m2) with femuro-tibial knee osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to WB-EMS (n = 36) with 1.5 × 20 min/week for 29 weeks or a usual care control group (CG: n = 36) with six sessions of physiotherapy. …”
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Metode COPRAS untuk Menentukan Kain Terbaik dalam Pembuatan Pakaian pada Butik Batik Hatta Semarang by Saifur Rohman Cholil, Mohamad Adi Setyawan

“…The method used by researchers is the COPRAS (Complex Proportional Assessment) method, the results that will be obtained in the form of complex and accurate recommendations in determining the best fabric for making clothes at the Butik Batik Hatta. …”
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MRI-based texture analysis for the evaluation of the response to neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Haoran Wei, Kai Wang, Fan Yang, Xiaolu Li, Xiaoduo Yu, Yanfeng Zhao, Lin Li, Lizhi Xie, Xiaolei Wang, Meng Lin

“…And subsequent treatment strategies are determined on the basis of the neoadjuvant effect. Therefore, identifying a robust and effective method to recognize sensitive patients and monitor treatment response is highly important. …”
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First and Second‐Trimester Screening, for Down's Syndrome: An Umbrella Review on Meta‐Analyses by Zahra Goudarzi, Mojtaba Jafari, Zahra Shirvani, Mahmood Salesi, Khosro Keshavarz, Bahya Namvar Jahromi

“…Methods The data sources, including Scopus, Cochrane Library, and PubMed, were reviewed. …”
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Bioprocess exploitation of microaerobic auto-induction using the example of rhamnolipid biosynthesis in Pseudomonas putida KT2440 by Jakob Grether, Holger Dittmann, Leon Willems, Tabea Schmiegelt, Elvio Henrique Benatto Perino, Philipp Hubel, Lars Lilge, Rudolf Hausmann

“…A critical threshold of about 20% oxygen saturation was determined. Conclusions Utilizing the inherent tolerance of P. putida to microaerobic conditions in combination with the application of homologous, low-oxygen inducible promoters is a novel and efficient strategy to control bioprocesses. …”
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A Comparison of Water Flooding and CO₂-EOR Strategies for the Optimization of Oil Recovery: A Case Study of a Highly Heterogeneous Sandstone Formation by Dung Bui, Son Nguyen, William Ampomah, Samuel Appiah Acheampong, Anthony Hama, Adewale Amosu, Abdul-Muaizz Koray, Emmanuel Appiah Kubi

“…The minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) was determined using a 1D slim-tube simulation to ensure effective CO₂ performance. …”
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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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Physical simulation of aerodynamic flow characteristics in a vertical diffuser with air supply through different pipe configurations by L. V. Plotnikov, A. F. Ryzhkov, V. A. Medvedev, M. D. Smirnykh, L. E. Osipov

“…Vertical cone diffusers are used in various technical applications: heat exchangers, gas cleaning units, boilers, industrial furnaces, dryers, ventilation devices, nozzle systems and others. For their efficient operation, it is necessary to ensure a uniform supply of the working medium to the device, which is determined by the characteristics of the flow in thediffuser. …”
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Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control-Based Voltage Controller for Buck and Boost DC/DC Converters in DC Distribution Grids by Asimenia Korompili, Oemer Ekin, Marija Stevic, Veit Hagenmeyer, Antonello Monti

“…The formulation of the proposed L-ADRC model in the non-canonical form facilitates the employment of model-based estimation and feedback control methods, whose performance is determined through the design of several parameters. …”
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