Evaluation of the effect of manual lymphatic drainage method on edema, pain and trismus after impacted bilateral mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized clinical trial by Murat Ulu, Nuri Ünal, Onur Şahin, Yasemin Kayalı

“…The MLD technique is a simple method free from undesirable side effects and may be more effective than classical methods in reducing edema, pain and trismus after third molar extraction. …”
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On the Extended Simple Equations Method (SEsM) and Its Application for Finding Exact Solutions of the Time-Fractional Diffusive Predator–Prey System Incorporating an Allee Effect by Elena V. Nikolova

“…In this paper, I extend the Simple Equations Method (SEsM) and adapt it to obtain exact solutions of systems of fractional nonlinear partial differential equations (FNPDEs). …”
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Effects of Cement Content, Curing Period, Gradation, and Compaction Degree on Mechanical Behavior of Cement-Stabilized Crushed Gravel Produced via Vertical Vibration Test Method by Yingjun Jiang, Tian Tian, Changqing Deng, Kejia Yuan, Yong Yi

“…In this paper, the reliability of vertical vibration test method (VVTM) was evaluated by comparing the changes in moisture content and gradation before and after forming the test piece by VVTM and static pressure method and the mechanical strength correlation between the laboratory compaction sample and the core sample in the field. …”
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Optimal implementation of genomic selection in clone breeding programs exemplified in potato: II. Effect of selection strategy and cross‐selection method on long‐term genetic gain by Po‐Ya Wu, Benjamin Stich, Stefanie Hartje, Katja Muders, Vanessa Prigge, Delphine Van Inghelandt

“…The objectives of our study were to (i) assess the effects of different CS methods and the incorporation of GS and genetic variability monitoring on both short‐ and long‐term genetic gains compared to strategies using phenotypic selection (PS); (ii) evaluate the changes in genetic variability and the efficiency of converting diversity into genetic gain across different CS methods; and (iii) investigate the interaction effects between different genetic architectures and CS methods on long‐term genetic gain. …”
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Effects of Processing Parameters on the Synthesis of (K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 Nanopowders by Reactive High-Energy Ball Milling Method by Nguyen Duc Van

“…The effects of ball milling parameters, namely, the ball-to-powder mass ratio and milling speed, on the synthesis of (K0.5Na0.5)NbO3 nanopowders by high-energy ball milling method from a stoichiometric mixture containing Na2CO3, K2CO3, and Nb2O5 were investigated in this paper. …”
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Effect of Elemental Composition on the Structure, Electrochemical Properties, and Ozone Production Activity of Ti/SnO2-Sb-Ni Electrodes Prepared by Thermal Pyrolysis Method by Hamed Shekarchizade, Mohammad K. Amini

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Retracted: Effect of Nano TiO2 Filler Addition on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo/Polyester Hybrid Composites and Parameters Optimized Using Grey Taguchi Method by Adsorption Science and Technology

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Effect of MgAl2O4 catalyst support synthesis method on the catalytic activity of nickel Nano catalyst in reverse water gas shift reaction by A. Ranjbara, F. Aghamiri, A. Irankhah

“…In this research effect of synthesis method of magnesium aluminate as support of Ni catalysts at the reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reaction was evaluated. …”
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Tillage Method and Residual N, P, K, Zn, B, Mg, Ca, and S Nutrients Effect on Growth and Yield of Dry Bean Grown after the Harvest of Maize by Hillary Moses Omondi Otieno, George N. Chemining’wa, Shamie Zingore, Charles K. Gachene

“…A study was carried out in Kirinyaga and Embu Counties to evaluate the effects of tillage method and residual fertilizers on yield performance of dry bean. …”
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Preparation of a PVDF/PVDF-g-(PSSS-co-PAA) graft copolymerization-blending cation exchange material and effects of the synthesis method on the material structures and properties by S. W. Sun, X. L. Gao

“…In this study, a PVDF/PVDF-g-(PSSS-co-PAA) graft copolymerization-blending cation exchange material was synthesized with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), sodium p-styrene sulfonate (SSS) and acrylic acid (AA) by the methods of solution polymerization and suspension polymerization, based on the preparation of cation exchange materials. …”
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The Protective Effect of <i>Boschnikia rossica</i> Extract on Free Radical-Induced Oxidative Damage of Biomolecules and Establishment of a Method for Determining the Content of Oleanolic Acid by Zhuohao Zhao, Mingjie Jia, Yuning An, Yihong Bao, Yuncai Zhao

“…This study established a detection method for oleanolic acid (OA) content in <i>Boschnikia rossica</i> extract (BRE). …”
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MODERN ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL METHODS OF COMBATING CORRUPTION IN THE FEDERAL PENITENTIARY SERVICE OF RUSSIA by SOLOMATOV A.V.

“…In this regard, this scientific article examines the effectiveness of modern administrative and legal methods of combating corruption in the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) of Russia. …”
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Thermal radiation effects on nanofluid flow over a vertical cone in the presence of pressure work by Mohamed Fathy, Emad A. Sayed

“…Using similarity transformations, the governing equations are converted into coupled nonlinear partial differential equations and solved numerically via the Legendre collocation method. It gives a high degree of consistency between the proposed numerical solutions and the results previously reported under specific cases. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Nanoparticle Presence in Furnace Off-Gas on Heat and Mass Transfer in Extraction Ducting by Johannes Conradie, Andrei Kolesnikov, Kasturie Premlall, Luther Els

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Indentation-induced deformation twinning in magnesium: Phase-field modeling of microstructure evolution and size effects by Mohsen Rezaee-Hajidehi, Przemysław Sadowski, Stanisław Stupkiewicz

“…To bridge this gap, we employ a recently-developed finite-strain model that couples the phase-field method and conventional crystal plasticity to simulate the evolution of the indentation-induced twin microstructure and its interaction with plastic slip in a magnesium single-crystal. …”
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DEM simulation of subsoiling in tropical sugarcane fields: Effects of opposing subsoiler design and model parameters by Lijiao Wei, Weihua Huang, Jian Liu, Ming Li, Zhenhui Zheng, Shuo Wang, Dongjie Du, Yuan Zhang

“…During the subsoiling operation of clayey soil in sugarcane fields in tropical areas, there are key limitations such as high resistance caused by high adhesion and unsatisfactory subsoiling effects of machines and tools. To address these issues, this study first explored the machine's structural characteristics using a mechanism analysis method to identify key optimization parameters. …”
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The effects of population aging on industrial structure upgrading: Empirical analysis of provincial and threshold characteristics in China by Mao Hu, Linyu Xiao, Hong Qiu

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Effectiveness of Monte Carlo Simulations of the S&P 500 Index before and after the Outbreak of the SARS-COV-2 Pandemic by Piotr Nawrocki

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US market and to assess the change in effectiveness of the Monte Carlo method due to the pandemic. …”
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Investigating strain rate effects on elastoplastic fracture using a variable material properties-based peridynamic model by Mohammad-Hadi Safari-Naderi, Ahmad Ghasemi-Ghalebahman, Meisam Shakouri

“…By integrating the Johnson–Cook material model, which accounts for strain rate dependency, the proposed Variable Material Properties-Based Peridynamic (VMPB-PD) method effectively characterizes elastoplastic deformations. …”
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Effect of Random Distribution of Initial Imperfection Curvature on The Bearing Capacity of Double -Layer Flat Grids With Different Configurations by Arash Bayat, Hamidreza Ashrafi

“…Finally, the statistical parameters and reliability of each structure were evaluated using the Monte Carlo method. The results show that the flat two-layer grid structure with an orthogonal pattern and without openings has better performance, with not only a higher average vertical load-bearing capacity and reliability but also lower sensitivity to initial member curvature.…”
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