Statistical Techniques for Planning Internal Audit Engagements and Analytical Procedures Selection by M. F. Safonova, A. Yu. Alekseenko

“…The planning an audit engagement is the most important component that determines the effectiveness of internal audit services, both from the standpoint of improving the efficiency of the company and users of the results of the internal audit work. …”
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Field and model investigations of clay layer permeability in the area of Paks II NPP construction by M. V. Vilkina, A. M. Nikulenkov, V. G. Rymunin, M. M. Cherepansky

“…As a rule, the cut-off wall is deepened to the aquitard elevation; however, the presence of hydrogeological windows therein may reduce the efficiency of such a solution.Aim. To determine the nature of clay layer deformation along the regional dislocation area of the Paks II NPP construction site.Materials and methods. …”
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Effects of Lmo7 on chondrogenic differentiation, proliferation and migration of ATDC5 cells in vitro by TAO Ran, WANG Zuolin

“…[Objective:] To investigate the effects of LIM domain 7 (Lmo7) on chondrogenic differentiation, proliferation and migration of ATDC5 cells in vitro. [Methods:] Incubate ATDC5 cells in vitro, cell immunofluorescence was used to determine the location of Lmo7 in ATDC5 cells. …”
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Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Recycled Ceramic Brackets with Er,Cr:YSGG and Sandblasting: An <italic>In Vitro</italic> Study by Vikas Grack Chaudhary, Prerna Hoogan Teja, Shruti Mittal, Mahak Gagain, Aashee Verma, Ramanpreet Kour

“…Aim: This study was performed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of recycled ceramic brackets with Er,Cr:YSGG, and Sandblasting. Materials and methods: A total of 120 noncarious, sound premolars extracted for routine orthodontic treatment were used in this study. …”
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Thermodynamic and Structural Characterization of a Mechanochemically Synthesized Pyrazinamide–Acetylsalicylic–Acid Eutectic Mixture by Luís H. S. Queiroz, Mateus R. Lage, Clenilton C. dos Santos, Mafalda C. Sarraguça, Paulo R. S. Ribeiro

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aims to develop a sustainable and environmentally friendly drug delivery system by synthesizing a novel drug–drug eutectic mixture (DDEM) of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and pyrazinamide (PZA) using a green and efficient mechanochemical approach. <b>Methods:</b> The DDEM was characterized using various techniques, including differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Experimental study on supercritical CO2 huff-n-puff process for mid-deep heavy oil reservoirs by Silangluojia , ZHOU Xiang, SUN Xinge, ZHAO Yulong, ZHANG Liehui, WU Yang, PU Hongbin, JIANG Qi

“…Experiments were conducted to investigate CO2 diffusion in crude oil, supercritical CO2 extraction of heavy oil, and the high-temperature and high-pressure long-core huff-n-puff tests, aiming to elucidate the mechanisms of CO2 injection in heavy oil reservoirs and the efficient CO2 huff-n-puff development mechanisms. The experimental results indicated that: (1) the diffusion coefficient of CO2 in heavy oil exhibited a positive correlation with both injection temperature and pressure, with pressure demonstrating a greater influence on the diffusion coefficient than temperature. (2) With increasing extraction cycles, the mass fraction of medium-light components (C6 to C12) decreased significantly, while the mass fraction of medium-heavy components (C14+) gradually increased, particularly evident within the first three extraction cycles. (3) For heavy oil reservoirs, the recovery rate under depletion development was only 7.01%, while CO2 huff-n-puff development proved effective in enhancing recovery, achieving a cumulative recovery rate of 36.94% and an oil replacement ratio of 0.59 t/t (oil production per ton of CO2 injected). (4) Through huff-n-puff experiments, the optimal soaking time was determined to be 1-2 hours, and the optimal pressure depletion rate was 50 kPa/min. …”
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Soil Parameter Inversion in Dredger Fill Strata Using GWO-MLSSVR for Deep Foundation Pit Engineering by Changrui Chen, Sifan Li, Jinbi Ye, Fangjian Chen, Yibin Wu, Jin Yu, Yanyan Cai, Jinna Lin, Xianqi Zhou

“…Additionally, the influence of construction stages, input layer nodes, and training sample size on inversion performance is investigated. This method provides a practical and efficient solution for accurately obtaining soil parameters under complex soil conditions, thereby enhancing the reliability of geotechnical numerical simulations and offering valuable guidance for foundation pit design and safety assessment.…”
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Compression Index Regression of Fine-Grained Soils with Machine Learning Algorithms by Mintae Kim, Muharrem A. Senturk, Liang Li

“…This study involves leveraging the efficiency and effectiveness of these algorithms in geotechnical engineering applications, offering a promising alternative to traditional oedometer testing methods. …”
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Employment of Graduates of Pedagogical Universities: Statistics vs Mythology by L. M. Nurieva, S. G. Kiselev

“…Methodology and research methods. The methodological framework of the research is based on the systematic approach in which general scientific (comparative, retrospective analysis, systematization, generalisation) and statistical research methods (statistical and correlation analysis, etc.) were employed. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Human Resource Practices by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria by Rukayat Oloruntoyin Rabiu, Wahid Damilola Olanipekun, Ayodeji Gbenga Bamidele, Olasehinde Israel Awe

“…Methodological tools of this study are methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative and regression analysis. …”
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“There’s just such a mismatch”: a qualitative exploration of health systems and organizational-level barriers to accessing cancer services among people experiencing structural marg... by Tara C. Horrill, Jess Crawford, Scott Beck, Amber Bourgeois, Jagbir Kaur, Leah K. Lambert, Michael McKenzie, Kelli I. Stajduhar, Annette J. Browne

“…Results Four interrelated themes were developed through our analysis, with the overarching thread of a ‘mismatch evident throughout: (1) the design of cancer services does not always account for social contexts and structural determinants of health; (2) discourses of operational efficiency are competing with equity-oriented care; (3) the physical spaces of cancer care matter; and (4) experiences of stigma and discrimination are incompatible with accessing cancer care. …”
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Predictive Modeling of Lignocellulosic Content in Crop Straws Using NIR Spectroscopy by Yifan Zhao, Yingying Zhu, Yumeng Ren, Yu Lu, Chunling Yu, Geng Chen, Yu Hong, Qian Liu

“…The results suggest that NIRS methods have broad prospects in the analysis of agricultural waste, particularly in applications related to biofuel production and the valorization of agricultural by-products.…”
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Photocatalytic degradation and dechlorination mechanism of diclofenac using heterojunction Mn-doped tungsten trioxide (Mn-WO3) nanoparticles under LED visible light from aqueous so... by AhmadReza Yazdanbakhsh, Akbar Eslami, Mohamadreza Massoudinejad, Zeinab Gholami, Mansour Sarafraz, Zahra Noorimotlagh, Moayed Adiban, Seyyed Abbas Mirzaee

“…Furthermore, the process proved to be energy efficient, with a lower energy consumption than previously reported methods. …”
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Effect of longitudinal and cross feed on flatness and surface roughness in flat grinding by Hristijan Zisov, Dimitar Milkov, Atanas Cangulski, Ema Vasileska, Ognen Tuteski, Boban Kusigerski, Jasmina Caloska

“…A full-factorial experimental design is implemented to systematically analyze the interaction between these factors. Statistical methods, including regression analysis, are used to determine the significance of the variables and their effect on surface characteristics. …”
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Biogenic amine testing in the South African public health care system by D. Legg-E’Silva, E.M. Cave, T. Snyman, S. Currin, N. Kone, K.L. Prigge

“…Objectives: To analyse the demographic, biochemical and testing patterns of patients’ UMF, UNF, UVMA and UHVA in the NHLS. Methods: Data from January 2015 to December 2016 for all patients undergoing UMF, UNF, UVMA and UHVA testing was extracted from the NHLS central data warehouse. …”
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Psychosocial work characteristic profiles and health outcomes in registered nurses at different stages of their careers: a cross-sectional study by Katri Lönnqvist, Timo Sinervo, Anu-Marja Kaihlanen, Marko Elovainio

“…The purpose of this study was to identify latent psychosocial work characteristic profiles and examine whether the profiles are associated with a certain career stage and health outcomes. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 624 early-career registered nurses and 1,016 later-career registered nurses. …”
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Taenia solium Human Cysticercosis: A Systematic Review of Sero-epidemiological Data from Endemic Zones around the World. by Marco Coral-Almeida, Sarah Gabriël, Emmanuel Nji Abatih, Nicolas Praet, Washington Benitez, Pierre Dorny

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Three databases were used to search sero-epidemiological data from community-based studies conducted between 1989 and 2014 in cysticercosis endemic communities worldwide. …”
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The influence features of individual factors on EU countries’ energy markets by Vladyslav Honcharenko, Svitlana Kasyan, Anatolii Filin

“…The task is to analyze the current state of traditional energy resource consumption, to determine the specifics of the impact of energy markets on macroeconomic indicators. …”
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Analysis of Polyphenolic Composition, Antioxidant Power and Stress-Response Effects of Fractionated <i>Perilla</i> Leaf Extract on Cells In Vitro by Frederick Lia, Byron Baron

“…This study aimed to characterise the polyphenolic composition in <i>Perilla</i> extract and evaluate its effect on the transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), regulating antioxidant defenses during inflammation and oxidative stress. <b>Methods</b>: Hot water extraction from Perilla leaves was followed by fractionation using four solvents of different polarity, namely methanol, butanol, ethyl acetate and ether. …”
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Cyanide ion oxidation by catalytic effect of nickel ferrites activated carbon composites by C. Feijoo, E. De la Torre, R. Narvaez

“…The catalyst that showed the greatest capacity for cyanide transformation was that obtained by the hydro-chemical pathway with oxalic acid, achieving efficiencies of 96.3% oxidation of cyanide ion. It was also determined that the largest impregnation of ferrite on the carbonaceous surface was 52.6% through the treatment with oxalic acid, with which the composite was obtained with the best catalytic properties of cyanide ion.  …”
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