Thermal Cycling Life Prediction of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu Solder Joint Using Type-I Censored Data by Jinhua Mi, Yan-Feng Li, Yuan-Jian Yang, Weiwen Peng, Hong-Zhong Huang

“…Based on an accelerated life test the reliability assessment and life prediction of lead-free solder joints using Weibull distribution are investigated. …”
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Life-history plasticity of intertidal salt marsh in response to sea level rise: Salinity and inundation modulate size-dependent flowering of Spartina alterniflora by Jiayu Wang, Xincong Chen, Yueyue Wang, Yasong Chen, Hao Wu, Serina S. Wittyngham, Matthew L. Kirwan, Yuanye Zhang, Wenwen Liu, Yihui Zhang

“…The life-history theory posits that the optimum threshold size for flowering determines the transition in resource allocation, resulting from trade-offs between reproduction, survival, and vegetative growth. …”
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The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccination intentions among pre-service life sciences teachers in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by Lindelani MNGUNI, Moleboheng RAMULUMO

“…Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of health literacy, where pre- service Life Sciences teachers can promote safe behavioral practices such as vaccination. …”
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Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Wireless RF Systems: A Comparative Sustainability Analysis and a Microwave Engineers' Guide to LCA by Mahmoud Wagih, Andrew Bainbridge, Bashayer Alsulami, Jeff Kettle

“…We then review active and passive microwave circuits focusing on phased array elements and filters, both distributed and lumped. …”
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Pharmacological Evaluation of <i>Angelica keiskei</i> Extract: Molecular Interaction Analysis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Alka Ashok Singh, Minseok Song, Gun-Do Kim

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Experimental evaluation of a novel photovoltaic thermal System: Energy, economic, and exergy-based sustainability analysis by Hariam Luqman Azeez, Adnan Ibrahim, Banw Omer Ahmed, Sharul Sham Dol, Ali H.A. Al-Waeli, Mahmoud Jaber

“…Therefore, this study proposes the development of a thermal collector incorporating dimples and petal arrays on both the inner and outer surfaces of the absorber tube. …”
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Results of self-assessment of health status of school-age children living in rural areas by K. E. Moiseeva, Yu. V. Kondratieva, A. V. Alekseeva, Sh. D. Kharbedia

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Estimating Demographic Parameters for Bearded Seals, Erignathus barbatus, in Alaska Using Close‐Kin Mark‐Recapture Methods by Brian D. Taras, Paul B. Conn, Mark V. Bravington, Andrzej Kilian, Aimée R. Lang, Anna Bryan, Raphaela Stimmelmayr, Lori Quakenbush

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Palliative care for the cardiothoracic transplant recipient by Erika J. Mejia, Christiane Kugler, Elizabeth Blume

“…Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach to management that is integral to the delivery of high-quality patient centered care for all cardiothoracic transplant recipients. Life as a heart or lung transplant patient is one filled with an array of physical and psychosocial experiences, periods of clinical acuity, as well as episodes of uncertainty. …”
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Using Artificial Neural Networks to Determine Wear of Composite Friction Material by A. V. Liashok, Yu. B. Popova

“…An artificial neural network has been trained using an array of experimental data for the FM-15 friction material.  …”
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Insulin levels at 18–20 gestational weeks in pregnant women with obesity are associated with newborn abdominal fat deposition and DNA methylation in cord blood by Alice Maguolo, Josefine Jönsson, Alexander Perfilyev, Allan Vaag, Emma Malchau Carlsen, Kirsten Nørgaard, Paul W. Franks, Kristina M. Renault, Charlotte Ling

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Assessment of Economic Security of Regions. The Case of Ukraine by Daria Arziantseva, Nataliya Zakharkevych

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An Examination of Schizotypy, Creativity, and Wellbeing in Young Populations by Harrison E. Chapman, Sarah L. Asquith, Anna Abraham

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Colourful Protection: Challenges and Perspectives of Antibacterial Pigments Extracted from Bacteria for Textile Applications by Micaela Gomes, Helena P. Felgueiras, Barbara R. Leite, Graça M. B. Soares

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Differential impact of hepatitis delta virus replication and expression of viral antigens on the cellular kinome profile by Keerthihan Thiyagarajah, Mirco Glitscher, Kai-Henrik Peiffer, Eberhard Hildt

“…These advance understanding of HDV life cycle, and support development of novel therapeutics, yet also help to assess pathogenic processes.…”
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Modern Normative and Technical Support of Complex Technical Systems Projects by Світлана Кривова, Олександр Зубаньов, Костянтин Зворикін, Сергій Трубачев

“…According to the results of the criterion analysis of the array of normative and technical documents that can be used by the domestic science-intensive sector of industry, the concepts of building of the programs/projects life cycle for the life cycle of complex technical systems were determined and recommended depending on the nature of the organizations' activities.                …”
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Determinants of the political process in the Middle East by A. M. Israilov

“…Each country in the Middle East has a set of general and specific features of the political process, which determines the unique characteristics of Middle Eastern political life. The presence of a significant array of ethno-confessional, historical, civilizational, socioeconomic features of the region predetermines research interest in the stated topic. …”
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Flight-Safe Inference: SVD-Compressed LSTM Acceleration for Real-Time UAV Engine Monitoring Using Custom FPGA Hardware Architecture by Sreevalliputhuru Siri Priya, Penneru Shaswathi Sanjana, Rama Muni Reddy Yanamala, Rayappa David Amar Raj, Archana Pallakonda, Christian Napoli, Cristian Randieri

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Palliative Care in Advanced Kidney Disease: The Approach for a Nephrologist by Smriti Khanna, Umesh Khanna

“…Advanced kidney disease presents a significant burden to patients, often leading to a complex array of symptoms and challenges that impact their quality of life. …”
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Lightweight AES Design for IoT Applications: Optimizations in FPGA and ASIC With DFA Countermeasure Strategies by Salman Ahmed, Nabihah Ahmad, Nasir Ali Shah, Ghulam E. Mustafa Abro, Ardhi Wijayanto, Abdinasir Hirsi, Abdul Rehman Altaf

“…With the increasing interconnectivity of devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the industry and daily life. However, the proliferation of IoT devices has also increased security risks, which requires robust protection mechanisms for sensitive data and critical infrastructure. …”
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