RETRACTED ARTICLE: A fixed support method for cryogenic silicon cavities of ultra-stable lasers for space applications by Fanchao Meng, Chaoqun Ma, Dingyi Zhang, Yue Li, Lingqiang Meng, Chengwen Xing, Jianjun Jia

“…Abstract In this paper, a fixed support method for a cryogenic monocrystalline silicon Fabry-Pérot cavity of an ultra-stable laser for space applications is proposed. …”
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On the Collocation Method in Constructing a Solution to the Volterra Integral Equation of the Second Kind Using Chebyshev and Legendre Polynomials by O.V. Germider, V. N. Popov

“…The paper proposes a matrix implementation of the collocation method for constructing a solution to Volterra integral equations of the second kind using systems of orthogonal Chebyshev polynomials of the first kind and Legendre polynomials. …”
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Monotone-Iterative Method for Solving Antiperiodic Nonlinear Boundary Value Problems for Generalized Delay Difference Equations with Maxima by Angel Golev, Snezhana Hristova, Svetoslav Nenov

“…It leads to impossibility for using the step method for explicit solving of the nonlinear difference equation. …”
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Preliminary validation for an online configuration determination method of a thin film buckling under point contact force by Yeoun-Jae Kim, Daehan Wi

“…Abstract The authors previously developed an online thin film buckling configuration determination method for a mini basket type mapping catheter prototype, which incorporates eight thin film sensor strips. …”
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A modification to the SCAR (Sequence Characterized Amplified Region) method provides phylogenetic insights within Ceratozamia (Zamiaceae) by Dolores Gonzalez Hernandez

“…In this study, a modification to the Sequence Characterized Amplified Region (SCAR) method was used to find polymorphic loci for phylogenetic analyses within Ceratozamia. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of urban logistics land: a gradient-based method approach with Wuhan city as an example by Hongzan Jiao, Shuaikang Zhang

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A numerical method for parallel calculation of the positional characteristic for error correction in a polyalphabetic polynomial modular code by I.A. Kalmykov, A.A. Olenev, N.V. Kononova, T.A. Peleshenko, N.K. Chistousov

“…This method requires fewer multiplication operations compared to the classical method of calculating this PH. …”
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Transforming Burnishing Techniques: A Novel Method to Enhance Efficiency and Surface Quality Through Tool Feed Variation by Frezgi Tesfom Kebede, Csaba Felho

“…The new method showed more steady and predictable changes of skewness than the old method during parameter changes. …”
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Estimation of Manning\'s Roughness Coefficient by the Inverse Solving Method using Observational Data (Sanij River-Yazd, Iran) by Mahtab Alimoradi, Mohammad Reza Ekhtesasi, Arash malekian

“…The present study mainly aims to determine more precisely the roughness coefficient of the Sanij River upstream of the Faizabad hydrometric station. Methods: The studied area in the current research is the Sanij watershed, 30 km from Yazd city in Taft city, Yazd province. …”
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Texture Analysis of Thyroid Nodules Using Computed Tomography: Is it a Viable Method for Objective Assessment of Thyroid Nodules? by Sefa İncaz, Ömer Tarık Kavak, Burak Kersin, Ali Cemal Yumuşakhuylu

“…The recently popularised texture analysis method allows for qualitative and quantitative evaluation by analysing the grey-level distribution and relationships within an image. …”
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A Calculation Method for Stress and Deformation of Loess Slope Retaining Piles Considering Pile-Soil Relative Displacement by LI Hao, ZHU Wuwei, DU Qinwen, YAO Yi

“…[Purposes] This work is carried out to address the significant deviation between assumed and measured earth pressure distributions in loess slopes. [Methods] The deformation and stress laws of anti-slide piles supporting loess slopes were investigated through theoretical analysis and field experiments, a calculation method for pile deformation considering pile-soil relative displacement was proposed, and further analyses of relevant influencing parameters were conducted. …”
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Evaluation of Tetrofosmin Cold Kit Fractionation Using Alternative New Method of Quality Control for Testing Radiochemical Purity by Nisha Bhatia, Rakhee Vatsa, Vandana K. Dhingra, Devinder Kumar Dhawan, Vijayta Dani Chadha

“…Materials and Methods Tetrofosmin cold kit vial was fractionated aseptically in six equal fractions and stored in vials and syringes. …”
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Estimation of groundwater recharge using the cumulative rainfall departure method for Bac Lieu province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam by Trinh Hoai Thu, Shakirov, Renat B., Nguyen Van Hoang, Tran Thi Thuy Huong, Nguyen The Chuyen, Lee, Natalia S., @ Maltceva, Elena V., Venikova, Anna L.

“…The results of the analysis by the CRD method show that the fractions of cumulative rainfall departure for Holocene (qh), Upper Pleistocene (qp3), Middle-Upper Pleistocene (qp2–3), and Lower Pleistocene (qp1) aquifers are 0.08 %, 0.18 %, 0.55 %, and 0.50 %, respectively, which only equals 1.31 % of the total rainfall. …”
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Development and Comprehensive Assessment of the Clinical Effectiveness of a Method For Cataract Phacoemulsification Based on a Single Tunnel Incision by V. D. Semykin, R. S. Bedikyan, A. Sh. Tebueva

“…Development and evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of a technique for performing phacoemulsification of cataracts (FEC) based on a single tunnel incision.Patients and methods. We observed 96 patients (96 eyes, age 58.2 ± 1.2 years, 61 men, 35 women), divided into two groups equal in age, gender and visual status: control (CG, 46 patients, 46 eyes), for whom FEC was performed using the traditional method (total incision length 4.6 mm) and the main group (MG, 50 patients, 50 eyes), for whom FEC was performed using the developed method (total incision length 2.2 mm). …”
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New method for obtaining dispersed β-Bi2O3 and possibility of thermal stabilization by introduction of Ce by Oleg I. Kaminsky, Konstantin S. Makarevich, Evgeny A. Kirichenko

“…The β-Bi2O3 obtained with this method has a surface area of 6.4 m2/g due to its developed porous structure. …”
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A novel method of pancreatic islet transplantation at the liver surface using a gelatin hydrogel nonwoven fabric by Yukiko Endo Kumata, Akiko Inagaki, Yasuhiro Nakamura, Takehiro Imura, Ryusuke Saito, Takumi Katano, Shoki Suzuki, Kazuaki Tokodai, Takashi Kamei, Michiaki Unno, Kimiko Watanabe, Yasuhiko Tabata, Masafumi Goto

“…Furthermore, we established a novel method of LS islet Tx by combining a GHNF with ADSCs, which is equally effective as intraportal Tx.…”
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Development and Validation of a UHPLC-MS/MS Method for Ciprofol Detection in Plasma: Application in Clinical Pharmacokinetic Studies by Zhu J, Cao Y, Zhang X, Xu B

“…Jiaxi Zhu,1,2,* Ying Cao,2,* Xingan Zhang,2 Bo Xu2 1The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Bo Xu, Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13802738125, Email xubo333@hotmail.comObjective: This study aimed to develop and validate an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) method for the quantification of ciprofol in human plasma, with the goal of applying this method to pharmacokinetic studies in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.Methods: A methanol-based protein precipitation method was employed for sample preparation, using ciprofol-d6 as the internal standard. …”
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Research on the discrete element modeling method and tensile fracture behavior of the control unit stranded wire of Shearer cables by Lijuan Zhao, Zhongjian Bai, Hongqiang Zhang, Guocong Lin, Zifeng Liu

“…Abstract In addressing the mechanical response of the complex twisted structure of the control unit stranded wire of shearer cables, a modeling method based on Discrete Element Method (DEM) is proposed. …”
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Beyond Curriculum Reform: The Influence of Integration on Communication and Presentation Skills in Medical Students: A Mixed-Method Study by Sharif AF, Moustafa NM, Abdo SA, Aloshari SHA, Al-Dress A

“…Box 6803, Taiz, Yemen, Tel +9674232429, Email dr.alosharisamar@gmail.comPurpose: The present study aimed to explore the current presentation and communication practices among medical students and investigate the influence of adopting an integrated curriculum on communication and presentation skills in different phases, emphasizing the motivating and challenging aspects.Methods: An exploratory mixed-methods two-phase study was conducted among 362 medical students at different phases of the program.Results: The current study conveyed a comparable positive self-perception of the current presentation designs and styles among medical students. …”
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Determination the crop coefficient and water requirement of lentil, using water balance method (Case study: Khorram Abad) by maryam saremi, Bahman Farhadi, abas maleki, masume farasati

“…Lentil and grass evapotranspiration was determined using water balance method. The evapotranspiration from grass was considered as reference evapotranspiration (ETo). …”
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