Effect of Temperature on the Minimum Cathodic Protection Potential of L450 Pipeline Steel by CHEN Meng-meng, TAO Wen-jin, MA Yu, LIAO Zhen, MA Xiao-feng, LV Xiang-hong, WANG Chen

“…Aiming at the effect of temperature on the minimum cathodic protection potential, the minimum cathodic protection potential of the buried pipeline L450 in the simulated soil solution under different temperature conditions was investigated through the tests of potentiodynamic polarization and potentiostatic polarization, and the technical means such as weight loss method and anodic Tafel straight-line segment back-propagation method for achieving the best protection state of cathodic protection system, avoiding the phenomenon of pipeline corrosion perforation caused by insufficient cathodic protection and thus improving the applicability and correctness of pipeline corrosion protection scientifically and effectively. …”
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Anchoring effect of NPR cables under dynamic conditions and its engineering applications by Jie Hu, Manchao He, Zhigang Tao, Haijiang Zhang

“…To investigate the intricate NPR cable-rock interaction, a coupled model utilizing the distinct element method (DEM) and the finite difference method (FDM) was established. …”
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Exploring patient and professional perspectives on implementing pharmacogenomic testing in the UK primary care setting and estimating the cost-effectiveness: a mixed-methods study protocol by Asam Latif, Dyfrig A Hughes, Stephen Timmons, Anthony Avery, Sadaf Qureshi

“…This study aims to qualitatively explore the views of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients on implementing pharmacogenomic testing in the UK National Health Service (NHS) primary care setting and to estimate the cost-effectiveness of service-delivery implementation by comparing different HCPs’ models of care.Method This study consists of three workstreams (WS). …”
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Hydrogen Charging Effects in Pd/Ti/TiO2/Ti Thin Films Deposited on Si(111) Studied by Ion Beam Analysis Methods by K. Drogowska, S. Flege, C. Schmitt, D. Rogalla, H.-W. Becker, Nhu-T. H. Kim-Ngan, A. Brudnik, Z. Tarnawski, K. Zakrzewska, M. Marszałek, A. G. Balogh

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Comparative effectiveness of small bowel decompression methods in patients with benign small bowel obstruction: results of a multicenter non-randomized controlled retrospective study by B. V. Sigua, A. E. Demko, S. V. Petrov, V. А. Samarcev, A. A. Zavrazhnov, P. A. Kotkov, I. A. Solov’ev, E. V. Nishnevich, I. V. Mikhin, I. Ia. Bondarevskiy, A. V. Glebova, M. P. Kuznetsova, A. A. Kurkov, V. P. Zemlyanoy

“…The absence of a convincing evidence base in domestic practice in favor of choosing a specific method of probe decompression of the intestine in patients with acute intestinal obstruction served as the basis for this comparative study.The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of small intestinal decompression methods in patients with benign forms of intestinal obstruction.Methods and materials. …”
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Quality Control Analysis of Painting Results in Steel Construction Projects Using Statistical Quality Control Methods and Failure Mode Effect Analysis at PT. BSB by Abrori Romadhoni, Said Salim Dahdah

“…The research was conducted to analyse the quality of results in the painting process at PT BSB using statistical quality control (SQC) and failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) methods. Data collection is done by collecting primary and secondary data used in this study. …”
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Optimisation of controlled reproduction protocol in broadhead catfish (Clarias macrocephalus Günther, 1864) using Ovopel™: Effect of different hormonal treatment methods on reproductive traits by Nguyễn Ngọc Quyến, Nguyễn Thanh Tâm, Thạch Anh Pha, Lý Anh Thuật, Nguyễn Ngọc Lợi, Nguyễn Thị Trúc Quyên, László Horváth, Tamás Müller

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Effectiveness, acceptability, and completeness and quality of intervention reporting of psychological interventions for people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review by Louise von Essen, Oscar Blomberg, Joanne Woodford, Anna Cristina Åberg, Paul Farrand, Frida Svedin, Anders Brantnell

“…However, access to psychological treatments is limited. This mixed-method systematic review will: (1) examine the effectiveness of psychological interventions to improve mental health and psychological well-being in people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment; (2) examine the effectiveness of these psychological interventions to improve mental health and psychological well-being in informal caregivers; (3) examine potential clinical and methodological moderators associated with effectiveness; (4) explore factors associated with the acceptability of psychological interventions from the perspective of key stakeholders; and (5) examine the completeness and quality of intervention reporting.Methods and analysis Electronic databases (ASSIA, CENTRAL, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO and MEDLINE) will be systematically searched and supplemented with expert contact, reference and citation checking, and grey literature searches. …”
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Evaluating the effects, implementation experience and political economy of primary healthcare facility autonomy reforms within counties in Kenya: a mixed methods study protocol by Edwine Barasa, Benjamin Tsofa, Anita Musiega, Jacinta Nzinga, Anne Musuva, Nirmala Ravishankar, Wangari Ng'ang'a, Gillian Turner, Beatrice Amboko, Peter Mwangi Mugo, Beryl Maritim, Ethan Wong, Caitlin Mazzilli, Brittany L Hagedorn, Felix Murira

“…This protocol outlines the methods for a study that plans to evaluate the effects, implementation experience, political economy and gendered effects of health facility autonomy reforms in Kenya.Methods and analysis The research will use a before-and-after quasi-experimental study design to measure the effects of the reform on service readiness and service utilisation and a cross-sectional qualitative study to explore the implementation experience, political economy and gendered effects of these reforms. …”
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Construction and effect of interactive teaching methods in the college badminton classroom using fuzzy-assisted virtual reality modeling: a case study in Chinese universities by Yinghao Li, Mohd Jawis

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Effects of two rapid expansion methods combined with protraction on the treatment of skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion in adolescents: a three-dimensional finite element analysis by HAN Lei, LU Tong, ZHU Peixiang, LI Huang

“…Objective·To compare the effects of bone-anchored rapid expansion and tooth-borne rapid expansion combined with protraction on craniofacial sutures, skeletal points, bones and maxillary dentition using three-dimensional finite element analysis, and provide guidance for the clinical selection of appropriate traction methods and sites.Methods·A cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image of one adolescent with skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion and maxillary hypoplasia during the mixed dentition period was selected to establish a three-dimensional finite element model of the maxillary complex (including craniofacial sutures, skeletal points, bones and maxillary dentition). …”
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Effects of Catalyst Synthesis Methods on the Physicochemical Properties of Silica‐Supported Au–Ru Bimetallic Catalysts and their Influence on the Oxidation of Phenols with H2O2 by Tumisang Lekgetho, Matshawandile Tukulula, Letlhogonolo Fortunate Mabena, Mabuatsela Virginia Maphoru

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Effect of different administration methods of dexamethasone on postoperative pain and swelling following implant flap surgery: A randomized controlled trial of patient-centered outcomes by Feng He, Panpan Ming, Hong Zhu, Wenqing Zhu

“…While dexamethasone is known to mitigate these symptoms, the optimal administration method remains unclear. This study compared the effects of different administration methods of dexamethasone on alleviating pain and swelling after flap implantation surgery. …”
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The cognitive and psychosocial effects of online learning in medical students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study from Karachi, Pakistan by Asad Saulat Fatimi, Syeda Sadia Fatima, Russell Seth Martins, Rafay Iqbal, Saniya Sabzwari

“…Conclusion Online medical education offers opportunities and challenges, with our results suggesting clear cognitive and psychosocial effects. Balancing student needs with hybrid learning methods is necessary to implement online learning pedagogies effectively.…”
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Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles enhanced compost with different application methods on nutrient uptake and Grain Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa) Var. Inpari 32 by Nurhidayati Nurhidayati, Basit Abdul, Tito Sama’ Iradat, Qur’ania Anita

“…A pot experiment using a randomized block design was conducted to test the effect of ZnO-nanoparticles enhanced compost (ZnONEC) with different application methods on nutrient uptake and grain yield of rice var. …”
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Effects of grain processing methods on the expression of genes involved in volatile fatty acid transport and pH regulation, and keratinization in rumen epithelium of beef cattle. by Pedro Del Bianco Benedeti, Breno de Castro Silva, Marcos Vinícius Carneiro Pacheco, Nicola Vergara Lopes Serão, Ivan Carvalho Filho, Mariana Mescouto Lopes, Marcos Inácio Marcondes, Hilário Cuquetto Mantovani, Sebastião de Campos Valadares Filho, Edenio Detmann, Marcio de Souza Duarte

“…Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the effects of corn and sorghum with different processing methods on the expression of genes involved in volatile fatty acids transport and pH regulation, and ruminal keratinization in rumen epithelium of finishing bulls. …”
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The Effect of Clinical Ambiguity on the Decision-Making Process Among Intensive Care Unit Providers in Northern America Using Clinical Vignettes in Mixed Methods Study by Fleck D, Gad H, Hogan Quigley B, Antar M, Sayed Ahmed A, Mahmoud MA, Laudanski K

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EFFECT OF NANO, CONVENTIONAL NPK, ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND PLANTING METHODS ON GROWTH AND YIELD CHARACTERISTICS OF MELON PLANTS (CUCUMIS MELO L.)... by T. F. Sadiq, M. Takahata, A. A. Abdulla, H. Utagawa, K. A. Abdulmajid, F. J. Hasan, B. M. Azeez, S. S. Ali, S. H. Ali, K. M. Salih

“…This study aimed to determine the effect of different fertilizer materials, namely NPK-based nanofertilizers, conventional chemical fertilizers, and organic fertilizers, as well as planting methods on the productivity and quality of melons cultivated under greenhouse conditions.…”
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Effect of conventional dipping and twin-nozzle electrostatic spray coating methods on the shelf-life quality parameters of Apples (Rich Red): A comparative study by Akanksha Singh, Sakshi Gumber, Aamir Sohel, Raj Rani, Shruti Saini, Manoj Kumar Nayak, Manoj Kumar Patel, Koushik Mazumder

“…The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of edible coatings from biopolymers namely arabinoxylan (AX), and stearic acid ester of β-glucan (SABG) coating material with dipping (DP) and electrostatic spray (ESC) methods at 22 ± 2 °C. …”
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Development of Gluten-Free Coated Chicken Liver, Examination of the Effects of Spices and Cooking Methods on Product Quality Characteristics and Heterocyclic Aromatic Amine (HCA) Compounds by Berna Capan, Gulen Yildiz Turp

“…The objectives of this study were to develop a coated gluten-free chicken liver product that could be consumed by a wide range of consumer groups and to investigate the quality characteristics and heterocyclic aromatic amine (HCA) compounds. The effects of three different formulations (thyme, turmeric, and control) and two different cooking methods (deep-frying and oven cooking) on the physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensorial characteristics and HCA compounds of samples, which were stored at −20 °C for 60 days, were investigated. …”
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