Analysis of Cylindrical Damper Effects on Turbine Meters Accuracy in a Pulsating CNG Suction Line: An Optimal Design through CFD Simulations by Mostafa Faramarzi, Saeed Dinarvand, Mahmood Farzaneh-Gord, Hossein Tamim

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Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analysis of Different Local and International Cultivars and some Strawberry Clones (Fragaria× ananassa Duch) by Masume Abedi, Mehdi Hadadinejad, Kamran Ghasemi, Ghafar Kiani

“…Methods: The present study was carried out in Mazandaran Province, Sari City, from November 2020 to June 2021. …”
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Deciphering the difference puzzle of risk-sharing: A comparative analysis of infrastructure PPP development within China and US by Yongchao Cao, Huimin Li, Limin Su, Wenjuan Zhang, Chengyi Zhang

“…Appropriate risk sharing is crucial for the successful implementation of Public-Private Partnership projects. However, under different social systems, the international community lacks a clear risk-sharing framework in Public-Private Partnership research. …”
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Longitudinal Joint Experiment of Shield Tunnel Segments Reinforced with Steel Plates under Different Anchor Bolt Arrangements by WANG Jinlong, GAN Haijie, SUN Xuebing, LOU Yinghao, LIU Xian

“…[Objective] To address the issues of weak interfacial bonding and unclear force transmission commonly associated with current steel plate reinforcement methods for shield tunnel segments, it is necessary to conduct full-scale experiments on the longitudinal joints (hereinafter referred to as ′joints′) of shield tunnel segments reinforced with steel plates under various anchor bolt arrangements, and to optimize existing anchor bolt configurations. …”
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Photosynthetic efficiency and chlorophyll fluorescence responses of Viola ignobilis Rupr. subjected to different biostimulants and two light intensities by Roshanak Ansari, Khodayar Hemmati, Sara Khorasaninejad, Nahid Niari Khamsi

“…Nowadays, domestication of medicinal plants in accordance with sustainable agricultural methods is a new important challenge. In this research, we used biostimulants and optimization of light intensity as eco-friendly approaches to improve yield and photosynthetic efficiency of V. ignobilis Rupr. …”
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Sex differences in energy intake, sweat rate, and electrolyte loss among world-class archers during competition by Ozcan Esen, Stuart Goodall

“…Background Limited evidence reports energy and macronutrient intake during competitive archery and whether any sex differences exist. Understanding these factors will provide insights into physiological demands and could inform more effective strategies to optimize performance for all archers in this precision-demanding sport. …”
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Impact of national e-commerce demonstration city pilot policy on urban carbon emission efficiency: From the perspective of soft and hard environments by YUE Li, WANG Xinran

“…It focused on the moderating effects of e-commerce soft and hard environments, providing policy references for achieving carbon neutrality and peak carbon emissions goals. [Methods] Based on prior research, this study employed multiple-period difference-in-differences and double machine learning models to rigorously identify the causal relationship between the NEDC pilot policy and urban CEE, using panel data of 282 prefecture-level administrative units in China from 2006 to 2022. …”
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Optimal Siting and Sizing of Multiple DG Units for the Enhancement of Voltage Profile and Loss Minimization in Transmission Systems Using Nature Inspired Algorithms by Ambika Ramamoorthy, Rajeswari Ramachandran

“…Apart from optimal sizing and siting of DGs, different scenarios with number of DGs (3, 4, and 5) and PQ capacities of DGs (P alone, Q alone, and  P and Q both) are also analyzed and the results are analyzed in this paper. …”
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Today’s choice of antiepileptic therapy: stages and recommendations by K. V. Voronkova, A. E. Nikitin, I. G. Rudakova, P. N. Vlasov, S. G. Burd, A. V. Lebedeva, G. N. Avakyan

“…Contrary to the trial and error method, when the drug efficacy and  safety is assessed during the treatment, the proposed optimized approach allows for achieving a maximal therapeutic effect in patients with epilepsy.…”
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A finite element analysis of the optimal longitudinal screw trajectory for Sanders II and Sanders III calcaneal fractures fixed with percutaneous screws by Yang Peng, Gang Luo, Weidong Ni

“…Conversely, in the II B and III AB fracture models, the differences in screw stress among the four fixation methods were minimal. …”
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LD-aminopterin in the canine homologue of human atopic dermatitis: a randomized, controlled trial reveals dosing factors affecting optimal therapy. by John A Zebala, Alan Mundell, Linda Messinger, Craig E Griffin, Aaron D Schuler, Stuart J Kahn

“…GS improved in all once-weekly cohorts, with 0.014 mg/kg being optimal and significant (43%, P<0.01). The majority of improvement was seen by 8 weeks. …”
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Effects of supplemental feeding of feeds with different protein levels on the metabolism of the gut microbiota of bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) by Zheng Zhang, Junru Wang, Xiaomu Yu, Xiaoyu Zhou, Yanhong Wu, Jun Zou, Jingou Tong

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of supplemental feeding of artificial protein feeds of different contents on the gut microbiome and metabolome of bighead carp in the traditional culture model. …”
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Indonesian optimal sarcopenia cutoff values of calf circumference, muscle strength, and physical performance: a multicenter descriptive and cross-sectional study by Siti Setiati, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Samuel Teong Huang Chew, Samuel Teong Huang Chew, Samuel Teong Huang Chew, Nina Kemala Sari, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Purwita Wijaya Laksmi, I Gusti Putu Suka Aryana, Sri Sunarti, Noto Dwimartutie, Ika Fitriana, Anastasia Asylia Dinakrisma, Muhammad Khifzhon Azwar, Roza Mulyana, Dina Aprillia Ariestine, Dina Aprillia Ariestine, Wiwit Agung Sri Nur Cahyawati, Wiwit Agung Sri Nur Cahyawati, Lazuardhi Dwipa, Fatichati Budiningsih, Agus Sudarso, Mala Hayati, Chacha Marisa Isfandiari, Muhammad Darma Muda Setia, Rahmi Istanti

“…We therefore aimed to conduct a nationwide study in the community to obtain optimal cutoff values for calf circumference, muscle strength, and physical performance for the diagnosis of sarcopenia in Indonesia.MethodsIn this multicenter descriptive and cross-sectional study, we collected data from healthy adults aged 20–39 years in different islands in Indonesia. …”
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A Passive Time Reversal Method with a Metamodel for Underwater Source Localization by Jiang Liu, Sheng Li

“…A passive time reversal method with a metamodel (PTR-MM) is proposed to improve underwater source localization under ocean conditions. …”
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A New Conjugate Gradient Method for Finding the Minimum of Non Linear Functions by Abbas Al-Bayati, Basim Hassan

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Can the Suspension Method (Tenderstretch vs. Achilles Tendon) Enhance Horsemeat Quality? by Ana Kaić, Barbara Luštrek, Silvester Žgur, Klemen Potočnik

“…The results indicate that although the TS method affects muscle structure by elongating sarcomeres (with an average difference of 0.13 μm), it does not significantly improve the overall quality of the horsemeat compared to the AT method after 7 days of aging. …”
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Optimal doses of intranasal esketamine plus dexmedetomidine for sedating toddlers during transthoracic echocardiography: a prospective, double-blind, randomized trial by Dongjie Pei, Ting Xiao, Li Zeng, Siwei Wei, Lei Wang, Zhen Du, Shuangquan Qu

“…Introduction Esketamine has unique advantages in combination with dexmedetomidine for sedation in young children, owing to its sympathetic activity and mild respiratory depression. However, the optimal dose is yet to be determined. In this study, we compared the different doses of intranasal esketamine combined with dexmedetomidine for sedation during transthoracic echocardiography in toddlers.Patients and Methods A total of 121 eligible children aged 13 years, who were scheduled for transthoracic echocardiography were randomized into three groups. …”
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Efficiency and Reliability of Broiler Weighing Methods in Commercial Environments: A Comparative Evaluation by Isis Mariana Dombrowsky Leal Pasian, Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira, Jessica Nacarato Reple, Hilton Tadeu Zarate Couto, Iran José Oliveira da Silva

“…Regarding the weighing method, there were statistical differences between manual and automatic weighing. …”
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Problems and Improvement Methods of the Layout of Urban Rail Transit Feeder Transportation Facilities by ZHENG Xiang, NONG Xingzhong, WANG Zhi, QIN Yuan, YE Xiafei

“…Based on typical urban cases at home and abroad, factors such as differences in alternative options and weather are comprehensively considered, to construct an optimized model for estimating the passenger flow demand of feeder transportation and the optimized one for calculating the scale of feeder transportation mode facilities. …”
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Improvement of all-ceramic crowns fixation method with the use of transfer-template construction by A. V. Bokoch, M. Yu. Honcharuk-Khomyn, I. V. Penzelyk

“…Materials and methods. A transfer template was developed to optimize the process of fixation of all-ceramic crowns. …”
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