Orthodontic Treatment Stability Evaluation with Two Different Ligation Bracket Systems: An Ambispective Cohort Study by Manjiri Bhate, Ravindra Kumar Jain

“…A paired t-test was performed to test the differences between the measured parameters at T1 and T2, while an independent t-test was applied to compare differences between groups 1 and 2. …”
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Assessment of gender-related differences in digital financial services use and health worker performance in Nigeria by Jesuloluwa Adeolu Alabi, David Ayobami Adewole, Folashayo Peter Adeniji, Segun Bello, Juliet Aweko, Elizabeth Ekirapa, Peter Waiswa, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…There were no significant gender differences in mobile phone ownership and internet use. …”
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Content of proline and heavy metals in beekeeping prod ucts of different agro-ecological conditions of Ukraine by M. M. Broshkov, O. O. Bezaltychna, A. P. Kytaeva, V. M. Yasko

“…To ensure normal vitality and the production of high-quality animal products, animals must be provided with a balanced diet and an optimal content of minerals that contribute to increased productivity and production efficiency. Therefore, studying the content of heavy metals such as iron, copper, zinc, lead, cobalt, and cadmium in honey obtained under different agroecological conditions in Ukraine is of significant economic importance. …”
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Differences in Soil Reinforcement and Root Fatigue Properties of Typical Shrubs in Semi-arid Mining Areas by Xin Zhang, Bo Wang, Tiejun Liu, Jianying Guo, Hugang Wang, Zhenqi Yang

“…[Results] ① There were significant differences in root biomass, cumulative root length, root volume, and root surface area among the three shrubs that followed the order of S. psammophila > C. microphylla > H. rhamnoides. …”
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Ecological adaptability of rice cultivars with different types under the low temperature and weak sunshine condition by LI Min, LUO Deqiang, JIANG Xuehai, ZHOU Weijia, GI Guangmei, WANG Xuehong, LI Shuxing

“…Previous studies were carried out on yield formation of rice under the low temperature and weak sunshine condition, however, the ecological adaptability such as yield formation, nitrogen accumulation and utilization of different thermos-photoperiod sensitive rice cultivars to the low temperature and weak sunshine is still obscure, as well as the response mechanism.The main objective of this study was to determine the ecological adaptability of different rice cultivars under the low temperature and weak sunshine condition in the middle and late growth duration. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiota Diversity Across Different Digestive Tract Sites in Ningxiang Pigs by Wangchang Li, Xianglin Zeng, Lu Wang, Lanmei Yin, Qiye Wang, Huansheng Yang

“…Understanding the structure and function of tissue-specific microbial communities in Ningxiang pigs is essential for optimizing their growth, development, and nutritional efficiency. However, the diversity and functional roles of microbiota in different nutrient absorption tissues remain underexplored. …”
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Analysis of true triaxial mechanical behavior and energy dissipation of backfill under different unloading rates by Xiaofei LI, Jiajian LI, Yunpeng KOU, Weidong SONG

“…True triaxial unloading tests were carried out on backfill specimens under four different unloading rates: 3, 4, 6, and 8 kPa·s−1. …”
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Numerical simulation study on differences in acid dissolution mechanisms between fractured dolomite and limestone reservoirs by QI Ning, SU Xuhang, LI Xuesong, ZHANG Peng, LU Yixin, ZHOU Shunming

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Assessment of different remote sensing techniques to estimate the CWSI of almond trees using canopy temperature by Álvaro Sánchez-Virosta, Juan Manuel Sánchez, Francisco Montoya, David Gómez-Candón, José González-Piqueras, Antonio Jesús Molina-Medina, Ramón López-Urrea

“…Maps of the CWSI were performed during these dates, showing temporal and spatial variability. The three different techniques showed similar CWSI trends across dates and treatments. …”
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Comparative chromium adsorptive capacity of different low-cost materials using fixed bed column by Asma Shakeel, Inayat Mustafa Khan, Faheem Jeelani, Mukhtar Iderawumi Abdulraheem, Salma Imam Sulaiman, Mohmad Auyoub Bhat, Javid Ahmad Bhat, Tahir Sheikh, Rakshanda Anayat, Syed Andleeba Jan, Mehnaz Shakeel, Mohd. Tariq, Arifullah Mohammed, Tabarak Malik

“…The current investigation entailing a continuous adsorption approach in a fixed-bed column was accomplished to appraise the Chromium [Cr(VI)] adsorption efficiency of three different adsorbent materials (Activated charcoal, Sawdust, and Rice husk). …”
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Influence of Different Cationic Polymer-Based Micelles on the Corneal Behavior and Anti-Cataract Effect of Diosmetin by Jing Zhang, Min Zha, Anping Wan, Satya Siva Kishan Yalamarty, Nina Filipczak, Xiang Li

“…Eye Irritation of the DIO in different preparations was estimated using the Draize test, along with H&E staining of the corneas. …”
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Enhancing MPPT optimization with hybrid predictive control and adaptive P&O for better efficiency and power quality in PV systems by Benabdallah Naima, Belabbas Belkacem, Tahri Ahmed, Habib Benbouhenni, Bouddou Riyadh, Heroual Samira, Zaidi Sarra, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Salman Arafath Mohammed

“…The effectiveness, efficiency, and performance were studied under different operating conditions. …”
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Future response of ecosystem water use efficiency to CO₂ effects in the Yellow River Basin, China by S. Chen, Y. Guo, Y.-P. Xu, L. Wang

“…<p>Ecosystem water use efficiency (WUE) is pivotal for understanding carbon–water cycle interplay. …”
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Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems: The Impact of C-V2X Communication Technologies on Road Safety and Traffic Efficiency by Jingwen Wang, Ivan Topilin, Anastasia Feofilova, Mengru Shao, Yadong Wang

“…This study explores how C-V2X technology, compared to traditional DSRC, improves communication latency and enhances vehicle communication efficiency. Using SUMO simulations, various traffic scenarios were modeled with different autonomous vehicle penetration rates and communication technologies, focusing on traffic conflict rates, travel time, and communication performance. …”
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An Efficient Encoding Spectral Information in Hyperspectral Images for Transfer Learning of Mask R-CNN for Instance Segmentation of Tomato Sepals by Zeljana Grbovic, Marko Panic, Vladan Filipovic, Sanja Brdar, Hendrik de Villiers, Manon Mensink, Aneesh Chauhan

“…This research addresses the critical need for encoding spectral information in hyperspectral imaging to enhance the efficiency of such automated systems. We investigate four different techniques: Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Independent Component Analysis (ICA), Probabilistic Principal Component Analysis (PPCA), and Non-Negative Matrix Factorization (NMF), to perform transfer learning for tomato sepal instance segmentation using models previously trained on RGB images. …”
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An EfficientNet integrated ResNet deep network and explainable AI for breast lesion classification from ultrasound images by Kiran Jabeen, Muhammad Attique Khan, Ameer Hamza, Hussain Mobarak Albarakati, Shrooq Alsenan, Usman Tariq, Isaac Ofori

“…The authors propose an EfficientNet‐integrated ResNet deep network and XAI‐based framework for accurately classifying breast cancer (malignant and benign). …”
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Efficient Frequency Management for Hybrid AC/DC Power Systems Based on an Optimized Fuzzy Cascaded PI−PD Controller by Awadh Ba Wazir, Sultan Alghamdi, Abdulraheem Alobaidi, Abdullah Ali Alhussainy, Ahmad H. Milyani

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Assessing the Efficiency and Role of Eivan Based on Users’ Perception: A Semi-open Space in Rural Vernacular Houses of Mazandaran by Majid Yousefniapash, Maria Barzegar

“…One type of refagh which locates in front of the house is predominant in the region, being observed in all vernacular rural houses within all different sub-regions of Mazandaran. This space has the most distinctive role in providing thermal comfort and convenience in hot seasons. …”
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Enhanced Efficiency of CZTS Solar Cells with Reduced Graphene Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Layers: A SCAPS Simulation Study by Dounia Fatihi, Giorgio Tseberlidis, Vanira Trifiletti, Simona Binetti, Eleonora Isotta, Paolo Scardi, Abderrafi Kamal, R’hma Adhiri, Narges Ataollahi

“…The results of this investigation could enhance the efficiency and viability of CZTS SCs for future energy applications. …”
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Functional efficiency of cell-engineered liver constructs based on tissue-specific matrix (experimental model of chronic liver failure) by M. Yu. Shagidulin, N. A. Onishchenko, Yu. B. Basok, A. M. Grigoriev, A. D. Kirillova, E. A. Nemets, E. A. Volkova, I. M. Iljinsky, N. P. Mozheiko, V. I. Sevastianov, S. V. Gautier

“…The functional efficacy of CEC was investigated on an experimental CLF model obtained by priming rats with CCl4 solution. At different periods after implantation, the outcomes were assessed based on the biochemical parameters of cytolysis.  …”
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