Bathymetry modelling of the eastern Tendrivska Bay (Ukraine) using Sentinel-2 remote sensing data by Yurii Moskalenko

“…For this purpose, the method of log-transformed spectral band ratios was used. Initially, cloud-free Sentinel-2 scenes from 28 dates in 2015–2018 were selected for the study. …”
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Feasibility and case studies on converting small hydropower stations to pumped storage by Yangqing Dan, Qingyue Chen, Daren Li, Wenhuan Bai, Weiming Zhou, Anyu Yang, Jia Yang

“…Through comprehensive analysis and field investigations, Jiangshantou Hydropower Station has been selected as the pilot site for this conversion initiative. …”
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Plant Species Composition and Community Perception Towards Landscaping Work Executed at Hawassa University-Main Campus, Ethiopia by Birhanu Kagnew, Firew Kebede

“…Key informants were selected using purposive sampling method. In order to identify the plant species, systematic sampling along the transect line was employed. …”
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Occupational hygiene risk assessment at light speed—a study for protecting worker health and safety in the biopharmaceutical industry by Paul Kayser, Paul Kayser, Leonid Turczynowicz, Sharyn Gaskin

“…This was achieved through the identification and critical review of the most recent and innovative occupational exposure models to assess their suitability for supporting these novel industry initiatives while also informing future research opportunities.MethodsA systematic literature search strategy was developed and conducted. …”
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Ultra-performance liquid chromatography method for quantitative analysis of nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide in topical creams after in vitro release using franz diffusion cell by Seelam Jayadev, Ismail Yusuff, Faiyaz Shakeel, Ubaidulla Uthumansha

“…Abstract The accurate quantification of active ingredients in topical creams is critical for ensuring efficacy, safety, and quality. Therefore, this initiative is to develop and validate a robust ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) method for the quantification of nystatin (Nys) and triamcinolone acetonide (TA) in topical creams. …”
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Nitrogen Source and Dose Effects on Spinach Yield and Total Nitrogen Content Across Storage Periods by Kemal Yalçın GÜLÜT, Gamze GÜLEÇ ŞENTÜRK

“…The findings underscore the importance of selecting the appropriate N source and dose is crucial for optimizing spinach yield and quality during storage. …”
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PermGuard: A Scalable Framework for Android Malware Detection Using Permission-to-Exploitation Mapping by Arvind Prasad, Shalini Chandra, Mueen Uddin, Taher Al-Shehari, Nasser A. Alsadhan, Syed Sajid Ullah

“…To ensure robustness and accuracy, the model adopts a test-then-train approach, initially testing on application data to identify weaknesses and refine the training process. …”
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Pipeline corrosion rate prediction model using BP neural network based on improved sparrow search algorithm by Shuhui XIAO, Chuanjia DU, Chengjun WANG

“…The improvement process involved initializing the population through a reverse learning strategy. …”
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Outcomes and Associated Factors of Induction of Labor in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Moges Agazhe Assemie, Getachew Tilaye Mihiret, Chernet Mekonnen, Pammla Petrucka, Temesgen Getaneh, Wassachew Ashebir

“…Induction of labor is the initiation of uterine contractions by artificial methods once the fetus has reached viability and prior to spontaneous onset of labor with the aim of achieving vaginal delivery. …”
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Evaluation of immunoassays for the diagnosis of Schistosoma japonicum infection using archived sera. by Jing Xu, Rosanna W Peeling, Jia-Xu Chen, Xiao-Hua Wu, Zhong-Dao Wu, Shi-Ping Wang, Ting Feng, Shao-Hong Chen, Hao Li, Jia-Gang Guo, Xiao-Nong Zhou

“…<h4>Background</h4>With a national program initiated recently to reduce transmission of Schistosoma japonicum in the People's Republic of China (P.R. …”
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Assessing the integration of digital competencies into civil service recruitment and training in Kazakhstan by Ruslan Sabdenov, Gaukhar Abdrakhmanova, Nurbek Pussyrmanov

“…Survey participants were selected using purposive and nested sampling, with balanced regional representation. …”
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Factors Influencing Students’ Performance in University Mathematics Courses: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach by Moeketsi Mosia, Felix O. Egara, Fadip A. Nannim, Moses Basitere

“…Recommendations included the implementation of targeted interventions, such as academic assistance programmes and policy initiatives, to ensure that all students have equitable access to resources and opportunities.…”
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Abandono de tratamiento en pacientes pediátricos con diagnóstico de leucemia linfoblástica aguda by Francis Andrea Vásquez Triminio, Ligia Dolores Fú Carrasco, Rolando Aguilera Lagos

“…Introduction: Withdrawal from antineoplastic treatment is the discontinuation of contact with healthcare person-nel for thirty days or more after initiation of therapy. Objective: To determine the proportion of treatment abandonment in paediatric patients diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of digital inclusive finance’s influence on high quality enterprise development through fixed effects and deep learning frameworks by Dedai Wei, Zimo Wang, Hanfu Kang, Xinye Sha, Yiran Xie, Anqi Dai, Kaichen Ouyang

“…These advanced deep learning models allow us to better capture the complex nonlinear relationship between DIF and TFP. The experiment initially explored the preliminary structural relationship between DIF and TFP using double fixed-effects models combined with robustness and heterogeneity tests. …”
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Sustainable financial infrastructure and governance: A fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making analysis of open service innovation in unstable economies by Homa Molavi, Lihong Zhang, Mohammad Khanbabaei

“…In this context, several MCDM techniques, along with fuzzy set theory, were employed to identify the most significant criteria for open service innovation in the banking sector. Initially, the Entropy method and TOPSIS were used to select leading banking experts and gather their insights on the criteria for open service innovation. …”
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Sustainable management practices, operational and sustainable performance in manufacturing contexts: empirical evidence from a developing economy by Richard Kofi Opoku, Xiang Li

“…Purpose – Sustainable management practices are crucial environmental initiatives implemented by manufacturing organisations to mitigate growing social and ecological problems and progress operational and economic successes. …”
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Comparison of Dentoalveolar Changes with Miniscrew-Assisted Versus Conventional Rapid Palatal Expansion in Growing Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hwang bin Lee, Jong-Moon Chae, Jae Hyun Park, Na Jin Kim, Sung-Hoon Han

“…Results: Of the 462 initially screened articles, 6 met the inclusion criteria and were selected for quantitative synthesis. …”
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Monitoring young lifestyles (MyLife) - a prospective longitudinal quantitative and qualitative study of youth development and substance use in Norway by Janne Scheffels, Geir Scott Brunborg, Rikke Tokle, Kristin Buvik, Elisabeth Kvaavik, Jasmina Burdzovic Andreas

“…Purpose The Monitoring Young Lifestyles (MyLife) project was initiated as an integrated quantitative and qualitative prospective investigation of correlates, causes, and consequences of adolescent substance use and other addictive behaviours in Norway.Participants The MyLife cohort was recruited from middle schools in Norway, which were selected from low, medium and high standard of living areas in both rural and urban regions of the country. …”
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Household-based Survey of Diphtheria Vaccination in Osogbo Vis-à-vis 2023 Diphtheria Outbreak in Osun State, Nigeria: A Snapshot Assessment by Waidi Folorunso Sule, Hannah Ifedayo Ajayi, Ayokunle David Obayomi, Omolola Yinka Adeagbo, Omotayo Opemipo Oyedara, Olayode Olayiwola, Sunday Babatunde Akinde

“…Materials and Methods: This was a household-based survey; with ethical approval, 250 households in five clusters were contiguously selected for face-to-face interviewer-based interaction using semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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Maternal health in cities: analysis of institutional maternal mortality and health system bottlenecks in Kampala City Uganda, 2016-2021 by Catherine Birabwa, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Peter Waiswa, Aline Semaan, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Josefien van Olmen, Lenka Beňová

“…Health infrastructure changes and maternal health initiatives potentially accounted for the observed trend by affecting data quality. …”
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