It's who you know: a review of peer networks and academic achievement in schools by Alison Black, Melissa F. Warstadt, Christoforos Mamas

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Contemporary approaches to correction of cognitive impairment in endogenous depression by I. V. Oleichik, T. I. Shishkovskaia, P. A. Baranov

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Effects of sliding techniques on lower limb biomechanics and muscle synergy during curling delivery: a focus on joint kinetics and muscle coordination by Lijun Hua, Yulong Zhu, Gengchao Bi, Ming Zhu, Yuzi Diao

“…This study investigates the effects of these three propulsion techniques on the lower limb joint mechanics and muscle synergy patterns of the left sliding leg during curling delivery in curling athletes.MethodsKinematic and electromyographic (EMG) data from eight key sliding leg muscles (rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, semimembranosus, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius, lateral gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior) were recorded from 16 male professional curlers using 3D motion capture and wireless EMG during FFC, OTFFC, and TC techniques. …”
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A Mixed Methods Systematic Review of the Effectiveness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Advanced Care Plans for Older Adults Without Life-Limiting Conditions by Tafadzwa Patience Kunonga, Katie H. Thomson, Fiona R. Beyer, Shoba Dawson, Katie Brittain, Dawn Craig

“…Findings: From over 12,600 citations, a total of 16 studies, comprising four randomised controlled trials (RCTs), nine qualitative studies, and three mixed methods studies met the inclusion criteria. Limited findings indicate that ACP interventions are generally effective in improving document completion rates and reducing hospital readmissions. …”
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Effect of the size of the seeds of the main and second cob of maize hybrid Maxima on physiologic quality of seeds being dried by dryer and air-dried by Zahra Radmanesh, Samad Mobasser

“…This study was aimed to determine the effect of seed size of the first (main) ear and the second ear and drying methods on seed quality of maize hybrid Maxima. …”
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METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF THE IONOSPHERE AND TRANSIONOSPHERIC PROPAGATION CONSIDERING WAVE ABSORPTION AT LOW FREQUENCIES by Aleksandr Fedorovich Chipiga, Mark Vladimirovich Peskov, Ivan Viktorovich Anzin, Alexey Viktorovich Polezhaev

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Comparing the Effects of Teaching based on the Learning cycle model, Collaborative method and usual method on the level of Academic Engagement and Attitude towards Learning in Experimental Sciences course for Eighth grade boys by Hassan Gharibi, Saber Tabarsharafi, Shahin Rahmyan, Saba Shafaeirad

“…This research was conducted with the aim of comparing the effects of education based on the learning cycle model, collaborative method and usual method on the level of academic engagement and attitude towards learning in the eighth grade experimental sciences course for boys. …”
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The effect of performance-based assessment on academic resilience, motivation, and teacher support in virtual versus non‑virtual classes by Mahan Yaghoubi, Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani, Gholam-Reza Abbasian

“…Abstract This study investigates the effects of performance-based assessment (PBA) on academic resilience (AR), motivation, and teacher support (TS) in online and traditional classroom settings. …”
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Kretschmann configuration as a method to enhance optical absorption in two-dimensional graphene-like semiconductors by A. А. Guskov, N. V. Bezvikonnyi, S. D. Lavrov

“…The aim of this study is the optimization of light absorption in a two-dimensional semiconductor in the Kretschmann configuration for future use in optoelectronic devices, considering the aforementioned phenomena. Methods. A numerical modeling method was applied using the finite element method for solving Maxwell’s equations. …”
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Analytical investigation on resolution calculation method for nonlinear temperature load of steel-concrete composite girders by Chun-Ming Zhang, Wei-Hong Wu, Wei Xian, Wei Xian

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Investigation of the effect of the excipients quantitative characteristics on the main indicators of ophthalmic/otologic suspension quality by I. V. Zavalko

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Effect of blood plasma cryoprecipitate on microflora growth taking into consideration possibilities for its use by V. F. Chernenko, V. G. Lubyansky, A. P. Momot, A. N. Zharikov, A. R. Aliev, N. N. Zvezdkina, D. N. Ustinov

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Computational Modelling of Anti-Carcinogenic Effects of Naringenin by Lamija Ahmetović, Veronika Furlan, Urban Bren

“…The aim was to calculate the activation free energies and elucidate the molecular mechanisms of alkylation reactions between naringenin and these genotoxic chemical carcinogens, using the quantum-mechanical Hartree-Fock method in combination with two flexible basis sets, 6-31G(d) and 6-311++G(d,p). …”
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The Effect of Plate Discretization on Accuracy of the Sound Radiation Efficiency Measurements by Karolina KOLBER, Anna SNAKOWSKA, Michał KOZUPA

“…This paper deals with the problem of the effect of discretization level and certain other parameters characterizing the measurement setup on accuracy of the process of determination of the sound radiation efficiency by means of the Discrete Calculation Method (DCM) described by HASHIMOTO (2001). …”
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Numerical Simulation-Based Study on the Arching Effect in Subsequent Backfill by Xuebin Xie, Wei Wang

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The effect of synthesis technique on the microstructure of doped lanthanum zirconate materials by Stroeva, Anna Y., Vorotnikov, Vladimir A., Bervitskaya, Olga S., Ichetovkina, Victoria A., Ichetovkin, Zakhar Nikolaevich, Duvakin, Anatoly M., Ananchenko, Boris A., Kuzmin, Anton Valerievich

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Effect of friction on the contact stress of a coated polymer gear by Su-Min Bae, Kuk-Jin Seo, Dae-Eun Kim

“…We also investigated the effects of coating and found that a thin coating has little effect on the bulk deformation behavior of the gear. …”
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The median effective dose of ciprofol combined with a low-dose sufentanil for gastroscopy in obese or nonobese patients: a dose-finding study using Dixon’s up-and-down method by Jie Zhao, Jie Zhao, Yixiao Zhang, Guowei Su, Shaoyi Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Guoxiang Wang, Gang Chen

“…Probit regression and bootstrapping methods were employed to calculate the median effective dose (ED50) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). …”
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Development and Validation of a Simple and Cost-Effective LC-MS/MS Method for the Quantitation of the Gut-Derived Metabolite Trimethylamine N-Oxide in Human Plasma of Healthy and Hyperlipidemic Volunteers by Nikolaos A. Parisis, Panoraia Bousdouni, Aikaterini Kandyliari, Maria-Helen Spyridaki, Amalia Despoina Koutsogianni, Christina Telli, Konstantinos K. Tsilidis, Antonios E. Koutelidakis, Andreas G. Tzakos

“…This has led to an increased interest in the accurate determination of TMAO in human blood, for which a reliable, cost-effective and sensitive analytical method should be established. …”
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Generating evidence to inform responsive and effective actions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescent health and well-being: a mix method protocol for evidence integration ‘the Roadmap Project’ by Alex Brown, Peter Azzopardi, Jaameeta Kurji, Karla Canuto, Rachel Reilly, Seth Westhead, Odette Pearson, Daniel McDonough, Salenna Elliott, India Shackleford, Brittney Andrews, Felicity Andrews, Sally Cooke, Mahlia Garay, Thomas Harrington, Corey Kennedy, Jaeda Lenoy, Monique Maclaine, Hannah McCleary, Lorraine Randall, Hamish Rose, Daniel Rosendale, Jakirah Telfer, Tina Brodie, James Charles

“…The Roadmap Project aims to work in partnership with young people to define priority areas of health and well-being need and establish the corresponding developmentally appropriate, evidence-based actions.Methods and analysis All aspects of this project are governed by a group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. …”
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