Tapping into Efficient Learning: An Exploration of the Impact of Sequential Learning on Skill Gains and Learning Curves in Central Venous Catheterization Simulator Training by Haroula Tzamaras, Dailen Brown, Jason Moore, Scarlett R. Miller

“…METHODS 103 medical residents participated in CVC training in 2021 and 2022. …”
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Nitrogen-rich covalent organic polymers for efficient solid phase extraction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water samples by Yuqi Cheng, Jia Li, Xiaochen Xiu, Xinghua Teng, Wen Zhang, Lei Ji, Leilei Wang

“…The practical application of the method was confirmed through the successful determination of NSAIDs in tap water, surface water, and sewage. …”
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Determining the Bioavailability Percentage of Bone Ash Phosphorus Compared to Monocalcium Phosphate and Its Effect on Performance, Bone Quality and Phosphorus Digestibility in Broi... by Mohammad Sedghi, Zahra Sarrami, Raziye Ghasemi, Mahdi Zanghae

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A Comparative Analysis of Energy Efficiency of Two Sprinkler Irrigation Systems for Wheat Cultivation (Case Study: Dehgolan Plains, Kurdistan) by P. Tahmasbi, F. Dalvand, S.A. Hosseini, B. Karimi, H. Ghadrshnas

“…Materials and MethodsThis study was conducted in the farms of Dehgolan plains where the energy consumption trend of input factors in two irrigation systems was investigated. …”
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Higuchi fractal dimension and deep learning on near-infrared spectroscopy for determination of free fatty acid (FFA) content in oil palm fruit by Muhammad Achirul Nanda, Kharistya Amaru, S. Rosalinda, Inna Novianty, Walidatush Sholihah, Gema Parasti Mindara, Anifatul Faricha, Tusan Park

“…The measurement of this parameter is often carried out with conventional methods in chemical laboratories using solvents and reagents, but these techniques have several limitations. …”
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Simultaneous determination of 9 succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor compounds in vegetables by QuEChERS combined with gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry by LIU Jun, LUO Xianyong, CAO Qiaofeng, LI Jilong, ZHANG Bo, CEN Jianbin, LI Shan

“…The results of different levels of spiked experiments for 9 SDHIs showed a good recovery rate of 80.4%-98.2% and the relative standard deviations (RSDs) were 3.0%-7.9%. The method was efficient, fast, easy to operate, with low detection cost, high recovery rate, high sensitivity, and good reproducibility, which was suitable for batch determination of 9 SDHIs in daily vegetables.…”
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The Development of a High-Throughput Homonuclear Decoupling HSQC NMR Platform for the Determination of 10 Sex Hormones in Animal-Source Food and Medicines by Bing Wang, Qing-Zhi Liu, Jing-Ya Yang, Yu-Jie Du, Nai-Shuo Liu, Wei-Liang Cui, Man Yuan, Yong Zhang, Jing-Qi Wang, Dong-Liang Wang, Shu-Qi Wang

“…Owing to their endocrine disruption effect, the hormone levels in animal-source food and medicines need to be efficiently and accurately quantified by a reliable analytical method. …”
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[18F]FDG PET/CT performs better than CT in determining the bone biopsy site : randomized controlled clinical trial by Yujie Chang, Yifeng Gu, Shunyi Ruan, Shengyu Xu, Jing Sun, Zhiyuan Jiang, Guangyu Yao, Zhiyu Wang, Hui Zhao

“…However, there is no clinical consensus regarding the optimal imaging test for determining the puncture site. Methods We compared the performance of [18F]FDG PET/CT with CT in detecting bone metastases to achieve the highest biopsy efficiency. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Chlorothalonil and 4-Hydroxy-Chlorothalonil in Sulfur-Rich Vegetables by UHPLC-MS/MS with a Synergistic Enzyme Inhibition Strategy by Fengen Wang, Min Ding, Chao Zhang, Ruiju Li, Cuihua Ma, Xia Li, Zengmei Li, Huidong Li, Hong Zhang, Mengmeng Yan, Ligang Deng

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A Holistic Assessment of Sustainable Energy Security and the Efficiency of Policy Implementation in Emerging EU Economies: A Long-Term Perspective by Jarosław Brodny, Magdalena Tutak, Wieslaw Wes Grebski

“…Multiple Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods, including COPRAS, EDAS, MAIRCA, and the Hurwicz criterion, were utilized to determine the SESI value. …”
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EfficientNet-B0 outperforms other CNNs in image-based five-class embryo grading: a comparative analysis by Vincent Jaehyun Shim, Hosup Shim, Sangho Roh

“…Artificial intelligence-powered grading systems offer a more objective and consistent approach by reducing human biases and enhancing accuracy and reliability. Methods: We evaluated the performance of five convolutional neural network architectures—EfficientNet-B0, InceptionV3, ResNet18, ResNet50, and VGG16— in grading blastocysts into five quality classes using only embryo images, without incorporating clinical or patient data. …”
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An Objective and Subjective Evaluation of Masticatory Efficiency in Periodontal Patients Before and After Basic Periodontal Therapy: A Case Series Study by María José Moya-Villaescusa, Claudia López-Lisón, José María Montoya-Carralero, Alfonso Jornet-García, Arturo Sánchez-Pérez

“…Masticatory efficiency before and after basic periodontal treatment was assessed using both objective (HueCheck Gum test) and subjective (Quality of Masticatory Function Questionnaire: QMFQ) methods. …”
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Sustainability analysis of tool wear, energy efficiency, surface quality, and energy during dry, MQL, and wet turning of Inconel 718 by Muhammad Adnan Khan, Riaz Ahmad, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Shahid Ikramullah Butt, Muhammad Salman Khan, Danyal Zahid

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Novel gas-diffusion microextraction followed by gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry methodology for the determination of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products by Ana Castiñeira-Landeira, Angel Gomez-Feas, Antonia M. Carro, Thierry Dagnac, Paulo J. Almeida, Maria Llompart

“…An efficient sample preparation method using gas-diffusion microextraction (GDME) followed by gas chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) is proposed for the first time to determine fragrance allergens in both aqueous and alcohol-based cosmetic products. …”
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A robust and efficient approach to estimating the age of secondary mangrove forests employing time-series Landsat images and the CCDC model by Yue Zhang, Xiaoyan Li, Rong Zhang, Lina Cheng, Mingming Jia, Chuanpeng Zhao, Xianxian Guo, Haihang Zeng, Wensen Yu, Qian Shi, Zongming Wang

“…We implemented this method in the Dongzhaigang National Nature Reserve (DNNR), which is the first mangrove nature reserve established in China, achieving a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.723. …”
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Enhancing Manufacturing Processing Stability and Efficiency with Linear-Regression Analysis: Modeling on a Flow-Drill Screw (FDS) Joining Process by Chengxin Zhang, Mario Guzman, Xuzhe Zhao

“…Statistical analysis, such as data visualization, statistical modeling, and other data-driven analysis methods, can be used to detect underlying relationships between variables, investigate variations, and make predictions in the manufacturing process. …”
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Efficiency of a combined peginterferon alpha-2a and ribavarin therapy in intravenous opiate substances abusers with chronic hepatitis C by Jovanović Maja, Konstantinović Ljiljana, Kostić Velimir, Vrbić Miodrag, Popović Lidija

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Energy Efficiency, CO₂ Emission Reduction, and Real Estate Investment in Northern Europe: Trends and Impact on Sustainability by Laima Okunevičiūtė Neverauskienė, Manuela Tvaronavičienė, Dominykas Linkevičius

“…Energy efficiency and CO₂ emission reduction are key objectives related to climate change mitigation, sustainable development, and energy resource management. …”
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Suppression of mycotoxins production and efficient chelation of heavy metals using natural melanin originated from Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus carbonarius by Nashwa El-Gazzar, Esraa Abdo, Gamal Rabie, Manal Tawfeek El-Sayed

“…FTIR and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were utilized to determine the percentage of melanin-chelated HMs, and an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) was used to detect HMs removal efficiency. …”
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New Approaches to Developing the Integral Indicator Methodology for Estimating the Financial Efficiency of Agricultural Entities in Poland, the Republic of Moldova, and EU Countrie... by Mariusz Trojak, Barbara Kiełbasa, Daniela Popa, Aliona Sargo

“…For quality of methodology we apply a range of statistical methods, as well as the strategic capability of organisations – made up of resources and competences. …”
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