Exploring the Informal Learning Resources Used by Dental Students: A Mixed Method by Maha Akkari, Mayssoon Dashash, Issam Jamous

“…Conclusions Reliance on informal learning resources is an efficient and vital tool for dental students. Faculty members can play an impact role in guiding students how effectively use of informal learning resources to enhance their educational experience.…”
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Understanding ChatGPT adoption for data analytics learning: A UTAUT perspective among social science students in Oman by Suliman Zakaria Suliman Abdalla

“…Generative artificial intelligence tools, particularly ChatGPT, have shown the potential to reshape education by providing personalized, efficient, and accessible learning experiences across various academic disciplines. …”
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Research on the Automatic Recognition Method of Micro-nano Regeneration Rubber Filler Dispersion in Scanning Electron Microscope Images by Yunhui Xu, Min Deng, Hui Tu, Zaheer ul haq, Haifeng Xu, Zhenghua Xin

“…By establishing objective grading rules for dispersion levels, it provides a reliable and efficient alternative to traditional subjective assessments. …”
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Multi-Scenario Robust Distributed Permutation Flow Shop Scheduling Based on DDQN by Shilong Guo, Ming Chen

“…After 2000 iterations, the DDQN algorithm achieves a 15% reduction in makespan with only a 2.5% increase in computational time compared to random search, this joint simulation system offers an efficient and stable solution for the modeling and optimization of the MSRDPFSP issue.…”
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Maize Kernel Broken Rate Prediction Using Machine Vision and Machine Learning Algorithms by Chenlong Fan, Wenjing Wang, Tao Cui, Ying Liu, Mengmeng Qiao

“…Therefore, this method could help to be an accurate, objective, efficient broken rate online detection method for maize harvest.…”
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Hybrid Mamba for amphibious Limulidae low-light image enhancement by Lili Han, Xiuping Liu, Tao Xu, Yuangan Wang

“…Wavelet transform effectively decomposes images at multiple scales, capturing feature information at different frequencies and excelling in noise removal and detail preservation, whereas DCT concentrates and compresses image energy, aiding in the restoration of high-frequency components and improving clarity. FFT provides efficient frequency domain analysis, accurately locating key information in the image spectrum and enhancing image quality. …”
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Development of a new method for maintainability and downtime analysis of mining machinery by M. Rezaei Dashtaki, A. Jandaghi Jafari, S. H. Hoseinie

“…Extending the length of continuous operation is a cost-efficient strategy that may result in significant productivity improvements, as it is directly linked to the fleet’s reliability and maintainability. …”
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Generic HTR Models for Medieval Manuscripts. The CREMMALab Project by Ariane Pinche

“…In the Humanities, the emergence of digital methods has opened up research questions to quantitative analysis. This is why HTR technology is increasingly involved in humanities research projects following precursors such as the Himanis project. …”
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Mental patterns of knowledge sharing in generation Z employees in a defense training-research center by Hosein Vahidi, Zahra Danesh, Sadegh Shahbazi

“…Today, the efficient sharing of knowledge increases the chances of survival of organizations and is considered as a strategic resource for improving the productivity of organizations. …”
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Public sector pharmaceutical distribution system and its challenges: a case of a central Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service and selected branches by Kidus Tesfaye Getahun, Arebu Issa Bilal, Denny J. Cho

“…However, choosing a resource-efficient method is difficult because of the two competing interests of lowering distribution costs and improving service level. …”
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CONSTRUCTION STAKEHOLDERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON EXTERNAL RELATED RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE by ABDARAHIM SALEM, Eric SIMPEH, Julius Fapohunda

“…This study therefore investigated the causes of risks in construction project delivery and the effect on project and organisational performance so that efficient control measures can be designed to minimise its occurrence. …”
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Large language models for intelligent RDF knowledge graph construction: results from medical ontology mapping by Apostolos Mavridis, Stergios Tegos, Christos Anastasiou, Maria Papoutsoglou, Georgios Meditskos

“…Our approach integrates a data preprocessing pipeline with an LLM-powered semantic mapping engine, utilizing BioBERT embeddings and ChromaDB vector database for efficient concept retrieval. Experimental results on a dataset of 108 medical terms demonstrate the superior performance of modern LLMs, particularly GPT-4o, achieving a precision of 93.75% and an F1-score of 96.26%. …”
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Development of Smart Beater and Pole Base Kasti Ball Game for Elementary School by Karsam Karsam, Ade Rahmat, Muhammad Suhairi

“…The use of batting media that has been adapted to reduce weight, and the development of perch poles makes movement activities in small ball games more effective and efficient. …”
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Corporate social responsibility initiatives of banks and customers’ selection of banks in Hong Kong by Huong Ha, Man Chung Wong, Hui Shan Loh

“…These findings can help banks review the effectiveness of their CSR initiatives and make informed decisions on which initiatives should pursue improved CSR performance and efficient resource allocation.…”
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Toward Salient Key Phrase for Candidate Topic Detection by Yasser S. Jude, Wafaa Al-Hameed

“…With exponential growth of digital information, the need for efficient methods for automatic keyphrase extraction has become increasingly important. …”
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Leveraging Radiomics and Genetic Algorithms to Improve Lung Infection Diagnosis in X-Ray Images Using Machine Learning by A. Beena Godbin, S. Graceline Jasmine

“…Radiomics, an emerging discipline in medical imaging, focuses on extracting detailed quantitative features from images to unveil subtle patterns imperceptible to the naked eye. …”
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Technical and economic assessment of the parameters of thermal schemes of thermal power plants with a hydrogen generator by G. E. Marin, B. M. Osipov, A. R. Akhmetshin

“…The article discusses promising directions for the utilization of CO2 using highly efficient technologies with further use or disposal. …”
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Iterative sure independence screening EM-Bayesian LASSO algorithm for multi-locus genome-wide association studies. by Cox Lwaka Tamba, Yuan-Li Ni, Yuan-Ming Zhang

“…Monte Carlo simulation studies validated the new method, which has the highest empirical power in QTN detection and the highest accuracy in QTN effect estimation, and it is the fastest, as compared with efficient mixed-model association (EMMA), smoothly clipped absolute deviation (SCAD), fixed and random model circulating probability unification (FarmCPU), and multi-locus random-SNP-effect mixed linear model (mrMLM). …”
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Antivirus and antibacterial filters for face masks based on silver quantum dots by Jokanović Vukoman, Zdravković Nemanja, Petrović Božana, Živković Marija, Biočanin Vladimir, Aleksić Ema, Milutinović Jovana, Petrović Tamaš

“…Available face masks, used to protect the respiratory system from various types of pathogens, show unsatisfactory efficiency because the size of viruses like severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is much smaller than the void spaces in these masks. …”
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Stakeholders' perspective on smart farming robotic solutions by George Papadopoulos, Maria-Zoi Papantonatou, Havva Uyar, Konstantinos Nychas, Vasilis Psiroukis, Aikaterini Kasimati, Ard Nieuwenhuizen, Frits K. Van Evert, Spyros Fountas

“…Agricultural stakeholders highlighted key benefits such as labour reduction, cost efficiency, and improved productivity, alongside challenges like high initial costs, technical skill gaps, and scepticism, particularly among older generations. …”
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