O mecanismo da função de produção: a análise dos sistemas produtivos do ponto-de-vista de uma rede de processos e operações by José Antônio Valle Antunes Jr

“…The main purpose of this paper is to present critically an analysis for the understanding of Production Systems, proposed by Shigeo Shingo : the Mechanism of the Production Function.…”
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Correlating the Characteristics and Catalytic Performance of Mn-Na-W-O_x/SiO₂ for Oxidative Coupling of Methane by Hamid Reza Godini, Stefan Berendts, Rafael Kleba-Ehrhardt, Asma Tufail Shah, Oliver Görke

“…XRD, EDX, ICP-OES, and SEM/FIB-SEM techniques, as well as Carrier Gas Hot Extraction (CGHE) and high-temperature XRD analyses, were performed to explain the functional features of the studied catalysts, in particular, the features affecting the quantity and quality of the interactions of oxygen and methane with the catalyst surface and with other molecular and radical species. …”
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Research on the epitaxial direction control and mechanism of polycrystalline diamond grains by Li Junpeng, Ren Zeyang, Zhang Jinfeng, Zhang Jincheng, Su Kai, Meng Jintao, Zhu Liaoliang, Li Yijiang, Chen Junfei, Wang Hanxue, Hao Yue

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Effect of surface roughness on the nucleation of diamond on a 4H-SiC substrate by Hanchang Hu, Yuhao Zheng, Pan Deng, Tianqi Deng, Deren Yang, Xiaodong Pi

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Surface Analysis of Lithium Disilicate Ceramics After Use of Charcoal-Containing Toothpastes by Franciele Floriani, Bayaan Jabr, Silvia Rojas-Rueda, Rene Garcia-Contreras, Carlos A. Jurado, Abdulrahman Alshabib

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Effect of Mechanical Surface Treatment on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets to 3D Printed and Milled CAD/CAM Provisional Materials: An In Vitro Study by Abdulaziz A. Alzaid, Khalid K. Alanazi, Lulu A. Alyahya, Maha N. Alharbi, Hatem Alqarni, Mohammed Alsaloum, Hayam A. Alfallaj, Ghada S. Alotaibi

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Electrospinning of Bovine Split Hide Collagen and Collagen/Glycosaminoglycan for a Study of Stem Cell Adhesion and Proliferation on the Mats: Influence of Composition and Structura... by Todorka G. Vladkova, Dilyana N. Gospodinova, Peter D. Dineff, Milena Keremidarska-Markova, Kamelia Hristova-Panusheva, Natalia Krasteva

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Dynamic-Cross-Linked, Regulated, and Controllable Mineralization Degree and Morphology of Collagen Biomineralization by Ziyao Geng, Fan Xu, Ying Liu, Aike Qiao, Tianming Du

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Prevention of Tooth Discoloration Using Fluoride Varnish Immediately After Bleaching by Ryotaro Yago, Chiharu Kawamoto, Rafiqul Islam, Hirofumi Kaneko, Monica Yamauti, Masayuki Otsuki, Hidehiko Sano, Atsushi Tomokiyo

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Spatial Platform for Periodontal Ligament Angulation and Regeneration: In Vivo Pilot Study by Min Guk Kim, Do-Yeon Kim, Hyoung-Gon Ko, Jin-Seok Byun, Joong-Hyun Kim, Chan Ho Park

“…It plays a crucial role in functional restoration, optimal position stabilities, biomechanical stress transmission, and appropriate tissue remodeling in response to masticatory loading conditions. …”
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The Influence of Drying Time, Application Mode, and Agitation on the Dentin Bond Strength of a Novel Mesoporous Bioactive Glass-Containing Universal Dentin Adhesive by Jiyoung Kwon, Jungwon Kim, Dongseok Choi, Duck-Su Kim

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Biocompatible and Antibacterial Chemical Coatings on TiZr Dental Implants by Vlad Gabriel Vasilescu, Toma Lucian Ciocan, Andreea Mihaela Custura, Florin Miculescu, Miruna Stan, Ionela Cristina Voinea, Dumitru Dima, Florentina Ionela Bucur, Andreea Veronica Dediu-Botezatu, Marian Iulian Neacșu, Elisabeta Vasilescu, Marina Imre

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Reliability and Validity Measures of the Patellofemoral Subscale KOOS-PF in Greek Patients with Patellofemoral Pain by Ioannis Moros, Eleni C. Boutsikari, George Plakoutsis, Elefterios Paraskevopoulos, George A. Koumantakis, Maria Papandreou

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Intra-Session Reliability and Predictive Value of Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contraction for Estimating One-Repetition Maximum in Older Women: A Randomised Split-Sample Study by José Aldo Hernández-Murúa, Ena Monserrat Romero-Pérez, Jorge Luis Guajardo-Cruztitla, Blas Sinahí Madrigal Olivares, Ángel Gallego-Selles, Diego González-Martín, Francisca Reyes-Merino, Nidia Sánchez-García, José Antonio de Paz

“…<b>Results:</b> MVIC demonstrated excellent intra-session reliability (ICC = 0.96, SEM = 4.3%, MDC = 11.9%), and a strong correlation between MVIC and 1RM was observed (R² = 0.618). …”
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Concurrent Validity and Reliability of Two Mobile Phone Applications for Measuring Vertical Jumps in Amateur Handball Players by Amândio Dias, Alexandre Coutan, Bruno Silva, Catarina Eufrásio, Maria Teixeira, Mariana Alberto

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Investigating the early osteogenic potential of strontium doped titanium alloy surface by Ali Alenezi, Mohamed Ahmed Alkhodary

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Cancer pain and quality of life structural equation model based on the biopsychosocial model by Xiaoyu Hu, Jingjing Lü, Chang Qin, Xiaoxuan Liu, Jianbiao Zhu, Yongchun Cui

“…In this model, pain significantly impaired cross-domain quality of life: physical function (B = 0.480), role function (B = 0.540), emotional function (B = 0.195), cognitive function (B = 0.715), and social function (B = 0.369), all P < 0.001. …”
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Effect of residual carbon on crystallization and solidification behavior of coal gasification coarse slag by Ze Meng, Rongsheng Xu, Qian Feng, Xiongchao Lin, Mei Li

“…Abstract This work investigates the influence of carbon residue on the crystallization and solidification behavior of slag at different temperatures and cooling methods as it has a significant impact on the flow and discharge of slag, as well as the proper functioning of gasification equipment. …”
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Understanding levels of best practice: An empirical validation. by Huy P Phan, Bing H Ngu, Hui-Wen Wang, Jen-Hwa Shih, Sheng-Ying Shi, Ruey-Yih Lin

“…One major inquiry closely associated with optimal functioning is the process of optimization. Optimization, in brief, delves into the enactment of different psychological variables that could improve a person's internal state of functioning (e.g., cognitive functioning). …”
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The relationship between physical activity and Internet addiction among Chinese adolescents: exploring latent profile analysis and multi-level mediating mechanisms by Jiamin Zhu, Yutong Zhai, Xiaotong Yuan, Zhiyong Zhang, Xiaoping Meng, Xiaoping Meng

“…LPA supported a three-class solution—Functional Use (31.2%), At-Risk Use (49.5%), and Addicted Use (19.3%)—and multi-group SEM indicated that the magnitude of both indirect pathways varied across these typologies, with the strongest mediation observed in the At-Risk group. …”
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