In vivo reduction of biofilm seeded on orthopaedic implants: safety and efficacy of portable electromagnetic induction heating by Enrique Cordero García-Galán, Marina Medel-Plaza, José J. Pozo-Kreilinger, Héctor Sarnago, Óscar Lucía, Alicia Rico-Nieto, Jaime Esteban, Enrique Gomez-Barrena

“…Conclusion: Induction heating was not associated with any demonstrable thermal bone necrosis in our rabbit knee model, and might reduce bacterial load in S. aureus biofilms on Ti6Al4V implants. …”
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Complexity Analysis of a 3-Player Game with Bounded Rationality Participating in Nitrogen Emission Reduction by Jixiang Zhang, Xuan Xi

“…In this paper, a decision-making competition game model concerning governments, agricultural enterprises, and the public, all of which participate in the reduction of nitrogen emissions in the watersheds, is established based on bounded rationality. …”
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Autonomous surgical planning of mandibular angle reduction based on anatomical landmarks and osteotomy plane detection by Zhenggang Cao, Yichi Zhang, Junlei Hu, Gang Chai, Li Lin, Le Xie

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Understanding temperature-rain data using ID3 based concept reduction technique in FCA by S. Usharani, S. Kaspar

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A Reliable Approach for Solving Transmission Network Expansion Planning with Objective of Planning Cost Reduction by Yongqiu Liu

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Enhancing the Synergistic Pathways of Industrial Pollution and Carbon Reduction (PCR) in China: An Energy Efficiency Perspective by Zhiyuan Gao, Ziying Jia, Ying Zhao, Yu Hao

“…Furthermore, by comparing performance changes under individual and collaborative emission reduction scenarios, we establish an evaluation model for assessing the synergistic effects of PCR. …”
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The Active and Reactive Power Generation Reduction Based on Optimal location of UPFC Based on Genetic Algorithm by Sana Khalid Abd Al Hassan, Firas Mohammed Tuaimah, Yasser Nadhum Abd, Ali Adil Al-Lami

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Analysisof the Vibration Reduction Characteristics of Boring Bar with A Variable Mass Dynamic Vibration Absorber by LIU Qiang, LIU Xian-li, WU Shi, YANG Lin, LI Rong-yi, YANG Hao

“…The influences of the excitation frequency and the mass of the VMDVA on the vibration reduction characteristic are discussed. A new vibration reduction method is proposed by adjusting the mass of the VMDVA to achieve the optimal vibration reduction performance. …”
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Lightweight Strategies for Wooden-Structure Buildings Based on Embodied Carbon Emission Calculations for Carbon Reduction by Yukun Zhai, Yunan Li, Su Tang, Yixuan Liu, Yazhuo Liu

“…To achieve carbon reduction in architecture, this study establishes a carbon emission calculation model for wooden structures based on life cycle assessment (LCA) theory, using the emission factor method. …”
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Socially inclusive infrastructure for disaster risk reduction in urban planning: insights from the SADC region by Wilfred Lunga, Wilfred Lunga, Wilfred Lunga, Gcina Malandela, Gcina Malandela, Jane M. Kaifa, Caiphus Baloyi, Charles Musarurwa, Tlou Ramoroka, Olivia Kunguma

“…This study explores the integration of social equity dimensions and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) principles within urban planning frameworks as a pathway toward sustainable and resilient urban futures.MethodsA qualitative research design was adopted, drawing on a triangulated methodology that includes document analysis, an extensive literature review, and selected case studies on urban planning practices. …”
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Fabrication and Assessment of ZnO Modified Polyethersulfone Membranes for Fouling Reduction of Bovine Serum Albumin by Tshepo Duncan Dipheko, Kgabo Philemon Matabola, Kate Kotlhao, Richard M. Moutloali, Michael Klink

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Study on the Application of Determinant-MTMD(TMDD) Vibration Reduction in Cable-Supported Pedestrian Suspension Bridge by Zhen Li, Dejian Li, Jincheng Li, Chenxi Zhao, Xuezhi Cheng, Yao Lu

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Optimization Design Scheme for Aerodynamic Noise Reduction in Pantograph Area of High-speed Railway EMU by YU Yongge, WANG Chengtao, GAO Yang, YU Wanyi, MA Changfu, ZHANG Guoqin

“…It is essential to explore the potential for positive aerodynamic acoustic optimization in the pantograph area and propose an optimized design scheme for reducing the aerodynamic noise in this region. ［Method］ Using the Fuxing Standard EMU (model CR400BF) as the research object, the research content, technical approach, and methodology are expounded. …”
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Sjögren’s syndrome is associated with a reduction in the surface area of the right caudal anterior cingulate gyrus by Ping Wang, Yunpeng Tai, Xiaofang Zhu, Xinyi Wan, An Sun, Jiajia Wang, Hui Cheng, Jingwei Hong, Yi Zhang, Xiaobing Wang

“…Brain MRI of SS patients confirmed a reduction in the surface area of the right caudal anterior cingulate. …”
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Use Efficiency, Reduction Potential, and Effects of Fertilizers on Carbon Emissions in China’s Major Citrus Regions by Yueyuan Yang, Chunjie Qi, Yumeng Gu, Guozhu Fang

“…Utilizing panel data from seven prominent mandarin-producing regions and seven prominent tangerine-producing regions in China spanning from 2002 to 2022, this study employed the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) method to develop a translog production function model for precisely measuring the fertilizer use efficiency for mandarins and tangerines. …”
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CIQAL: Disaster Risk Reduction Innovation by Increasing Disability Participation in Kepuharjo Village, Sleman Regency by Arya Pranaja Kevin, Priyo Purnomo Eko, Khairunnisa Tiara

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512 Predicting outcomes of lifestyle and stress reduction interventions for obesity with DNA methylation and psychological measures by Zachary Harvanek, Celine Li, Ke Xu, Ania Jastreboff, Rajita Sinha

“…The central hypothesis of this study is that psychological measures, DNA methylation, and gene transcription will predict obesity-related outcomes after lifestyle interventions, and such interventions may alter DNA methylation profiles. Methods/Study Population: This study consisted of a randomized-controlled trial examining the effects of lifestyle +/- stress reduction interventions in 285 highly stressed parents with obesity, followed for 2 years. …”
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Complications and Satisfaction After Adolescent Breast Reduction for Juvenile Macromastia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Ibrahim R. Halawani, MBBS, Shahad Alalawi, MD, Sarah Alyamani, MBBS, Abdulmalek W. Alhithlool, MBBS, Ferdous A. Ahmed, MBBS, Iraf Asali, MBBS, Abdulrahman A. Alghamdi, MD, Hatem Al Noman, MBBS

“…We reviewed the outcomes, complications, recurrence, and patient satisfaction after reduction mammoplasties in adolescents. Methods:. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we conducted a thorough search across various electronic databases for “juvenile macromastia” and “breast reduction.” …”
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Impact of Sustainable Environmental Expenditures Policy on Air Pollution Reduction, During European Integration Framework by Ionel Bostan, Mihaela Onofrei, Elena-Doina Dascălu, Bogdan Fîrtescu, Carmen Toderascu

“…Further to the application of multiple regression statistical methods (OLS and robust M), our results show that teimiqgdp expenses played a major role in the reduction of carbon monoxide. …”
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Negative Epistasis between Sickle and Foetal Haemoglobin Suggests a Reduction in Protection against Malaria. by Bruno P Mmbando, Josephine Mgaya, Sharon E Cox, Siana N Mtatiro, Deogratias Soka, Stella Rwezaula, Elineema Meda, Evarist Msaki, Robert W Snow, Neal Jeffries, Nancy L Geller, Julie Makani

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