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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Analyzing Morphometrics of Sella Turcica, Foramen Magnum and Mastoid Processes Using Head and Neck Computed Tomography for Sex Determination in Egyptian Adults by Emad Ahmad ElSayed Mostafa, Seham Fouad Abdelaal, Hazem Ibrahim korashi, Omar Nasser Kamaleldin

“…This study aims to analyze the morphometrics of the sella turcica, foramen magnum (FM), and mastoid process in adult sex determination. In addition, to identify from the previously mentioned parts which is the most efficient single parameter in adult sex determination. …”
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QuEChERS combined with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to determine acrylamide in Xinjiang Naan products by XU Man, SONG Shaolong, HU Jun, SHI Haiyun, LIU Jian

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish a rapid and accurate analytical method for the determination of acrylamide in Xinjiang characteristic Naan products.MethodsThe methodology involved adding the internal standard 13C3-acrylamide isotope to the samples, followed by the sequential addition of 9 mL of water, 10 mL of acetonitrile, 6 mL of n-hexane, 6 g of anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and 1.5 g of sodium acetate salting agent. …”
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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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ENERGY AUDIT AS TOOL FOR DECREASING OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION by Tirshu M., Zaitsev D.A., Golub I.V.

“…Four energy audits were for energy efficiency in buildings; two energy audits were for efficient public lighting system and one for efficient lighting system within the organization. …”
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The spillover effect of Financial Decentralization on Efficiency of public Transprt Delivery in the Provinces of Iran during 2006-2016: Using Spatial Econometrics by Mohammad Hassan Fotros, Mohammad Alizadeh, Maryam KHodaverdi Samani

“…In the second step, the space panel analysis method is used to investigate the effect of financial decentralization on the estimated efficiency coefficients. …”
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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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Microwave-assisted synthesis of antimony oxide nanoparticles for the determination of trace cadmium in mulberry leaf tea matrices by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry by Merve Nur İnce, Hakan Serbest, Sezgin Bakirdere

“…Abstract In this study, a rapid, sensitive and accurate analytical method was optimized for the determination of trace levels of cadmium (Cd) by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS) after antimony oxide nanoparticles (AO-NPs)-based dispersive solid-phase extraction (DSPE). …”
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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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Determination of 17 types of phthalates in drinking water by solid-phase extraction coupled with multiple reaction monitoring of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry by SHI Mengxing, YANG Yan, DU Limin

“…The precision and accuracy of this method were assessed by determining the standard curves, detection limits, quantification limits, relative standard deviations (RSD) and average spiked recovery rates for the 17 types of PAEs. …”
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A sex-specific molecular marker in Mulloway (Argyrosomus japonicus) by L.P. Dennis, T. Ventura, A.E. Elizur, D.S. Fielder

“…These markers, validated on both adult broodstock and juveniles, offer a reliable and efficient means of sex determination, contributing to the optimisation of breeding programs and sustainable management of Mulloway. …”
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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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Neuromotor mechanisms of successful football penalty kicking: an EEG pilot study by Dan Li, Hatem Elbanna, Hatem Elbanna, Fang-Yi Lin, Chieh-Ju Lu, Li-Ju Chen, Guo Lu, Chien-Lin Yu, Kuo Pin Wang, Kuo Pin Wang

“…To address this issue, this within-subject pilot study aimed to investigate neuromotor processes in skilled football players performing penalty kicks under a difficult condition.MethodsTen skilled football players were recruited and asked to perform 30 kicks under a difficult condition where the target size was adjusted to maintain a kicking success rate between 40 and 60% for each player while we recorded EEG data during motor preparation. …”
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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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