Clinical evaluation of semi-automatic open-source algorithmic software segmentation of the mandibular bone: Practical feasibility and assessment of a new course of action. by Jürgen Wallner, Kerstin Hochegger, Xiaojun Chen, Irene Mischak, Knut Reinbacher, Mauro Pau, Tomislav Zrnc, Katja Schwenzer-Zimmerer, Wolfgang Zemann, Dieter Schmalstieg, Jan Egger

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Method performance verification and measurement uncertainty evaluation for determination of total active matter content in shampoos by Liljana Anastasova, Rumenka Petkovska, Lidija Petrushevska-Tozi, Zorica Arsova-Serafinovska

“…To assure quality, measurement uncertainty was also estimated, through evaluation of the possible sources of uncertainty, using the Nordtest approach. …”
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Evaluation of a Method for the Quantification of Cadmium, Lead, and Zinc in Craft Beers Manufactured in Quito, Ecuador by Steward Yépez-Basantes, Lenys Fernández, Emerson Maldonado, Wilson Leon-Cueva, Ricardo León-Cueva, Luis Cedeño-Sares, Patricio Espinoza-Montero

“…This study aimed to evaluate a method for quantifying the levels of Cd, Pb, and Zn in craft beer brands sold in the northern region of the Metropolitan District of Quito, Ecuador, using atomic absorption spectroscopy. …”
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Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty for the Wave Buoy Calibration Device Using a Vertical Lifting Method by Yafei Huang, Donglei Zhao, Chenhao Gao, Tian Yan, Lijun He

“…This study evaluates the measurement uncertainty of the wave buoy calibration device using a vertical lifting method to ensure the accuracy and reliability of wave buoy measurements for marine research. …”
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A Novel Color Difference-Based Method for Palette Extraction and Evaluation Using Images of Birds by Melike Bektas Kosesoy, Seckin Yilmaz

“…In this study, a new color palette extraction and evaluation method is proposed that differs from existing methods because it accelerates designers’ product coloring processes by identifying the color-area and color-neighborhood relationship. …”
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Evaluation and selection of hydro power plant location using the Analytical Hierarchy Process-TOPSIS method by N. Amani

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The strategic choice of where to locate a hydropower plant affects both the facility's financial performance and the long-term sustainable growth of the surrounding area. This study aims to evaluate the accurate location planning of power plant establishment for electricity production in western Mazandaran.METHODS: The Analytical Hierarchy Process is used to assess feasibility, identify the optimal location, and determine the most suitable type of green energy plant. …”
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Biogas Slurry as a Sustainable Organic Fertilizer for Sorghum Production in Sandy Soils: A Review of Feedstock Sources, Application Methods, and Agronomic Impacts by Yanga Mgxaji, Charles S. Mutengwa, Patrick Mukumba, Admire R. Dzvene

“…This review explores the agronomic potential of using BGS for improving sorghum’s (<i>Sorghum bicolor</i>) productivity by enhancing soil fertility and the nutrient availability. It focuses on the sources and properties of BGS, its application methods, and their effects on the soil nutrient dynamics and crop productivity. …”
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Measurement of the neutron total cross section of Iron at the Back-n white neutron source of CSNS by Jiangbo Bai, Jingyu Tang, Liqun Shi, Yonghao Chen, Han Yi, Guohui Zhang, Haofan Bai, Jie Bao, Ping Cao, Zhen Chen, Zengqi Cui, Anchuan Fan, Ruirui Fan, Changqing Feng, Fanzhen Feng, Keqing Gao, MinHao Gu, Changcai Han, Guozhu He, Yongcheng He, Yang Hong, Yiwei Hu, Hanxiong Huang, Weihua Jia, Haoyu Jiang, Wei Jiang, Zhijie Jiang, Zhengyao Jin, Ling Kang, Bo Li, Chao Li, Gong Li, Jiawen Li, Qiang Li, Xiao Li, Yang Li, Jie Liu, Shubin Liu, Guangyuan Luan, Changjun Ning, Binbin Qi, Jie Ren, Xichao Ruan, Zhaohui Song, Kang Sun, Zhixin Tan, Shengda Tang, Lijiao Wang, Pengcheng Wang, Zhaohui Wang, Xiaoguang Wu, Xuan Wu, Likun Xie, Yongji Yu, Linhao Zhang, Mohan Zhang, Qiwei Zhang, Xianpeng Zhang, Yuliang Zhang, Yue Zhang, Zhiyong Zhang, Maoyuan Zhao, Luping Zhou, Zhihao Zhou, Kejun Zhu

“…A new measurement of the total cross section of iron from 0.3 eV to 150 MeV was carried out in single and double bunch modes by transmission method and time of flight method with multi-cell fast fission ionization chamber (FIC) with 235U and 238U coating materials at the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS). …”
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A mixed methods study to evaluate participatory mapping for rural water safety planning in western Kenya. by Joseph Okotto-Okotto, Weiyu Yu, Emmah Kwoba, Samuel M Thumbi, Lorna Grace Okotto, Peggy Wanza, Diogo Trajano Gomes da Silva, Jim Wright

“…Participatory mapping, the process of map creation for resource management by local communities, has yet to be used for rural water safety planning. In this mixed methods study, to evaluate the validity of participatory mapping outputs for rural water safety planning and assess community understanding of water safety, 140 community members in Siaya County, Kenya, attended ten village-level participatory mapping sessions. …”
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Integrated computational and experimental evaluation of thermal optimization in energy pile groups in soft clay by Thiti Chanchayanon, Susit Chaiprakaikeow, Apiniti Jotisankasa, Shinya Inazumi

“…Energy piles, combining building foundations with ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems, offer a sustainable thermal solution for urban buildings. …”
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Using the Community Perception Tracker (CPT) to inform COVID-19 response in Lebanon and Zimbabwe: a qualitative methods evaluation by Fiona Majorin, Anika Jain, Christine Haddad, Eddington Zinyandu, Ghassan Gharzeddine, Mutsawashe Chitando, Aline Maalouf, Ntandoyenkosi Sithole, Rita Doumit, Raissa Azzalini, Thomas Heath, Janet Seeley, Sian White

“…The Community Perception Tracker (CPT) was designed by Oxfam to systematically record real-time information on disease perceptions and outbreak response actions in order to adapt programmes. Methods We conducted a phased, qualitative methods, process evaluation in Zimbabwe and Lebanon to understand whether the CPT approach was a feasible way to incorporate community perceptions into COVID-19 response programming and whether this resulted in more relevant programming. …”
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Evaluating physical pre-treatment methods for improving insect chitin hydrolysis using Streptomyces griseus chitinase by Clara Pedrazzani, Massimiliano Rinaldi, Neamtallah Assaf, Augusta Caligiani

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Evaluation the effectiveness of control methods of radiant heat in workers exposed in a blast furnace steel industry by O Giahi, M Aliabadi, E Darvishi, M Ebrahemzadih, J Khoubi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of control methods of radiant heat in workers exposed in a blast furnace steel industry. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Indigenous Natural Dyes: Extraction Methods, Absorption Efficiency, and Color Fastness on Eri Silk by Priyanku Sarma, Femina Bano Choudhury, Devajit Basumatari, Karabi Kalita, Sasanka Sekhar Ghosh, Binita Basnet Baruah, Shamim Rahman, Jinti Das, Banasri Mech, Sangita Das, Pinky Baruah, Himangshu Baruah, Sanjib Khargharia, Tarali Kalita

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Optimization method for civil aircraft maintenance tasks with obvious operation effects of faults by LAI Tao, CAI Jing, ASSILA Achraf

“…Finally, the optimization suggestions for maintenance task intervals are given based on engineering analysis and comprehensive evaluation. The results show that the optimization method for civil aircraft maintenance tasks proposed in this paper can reduce the grounding time, improve the maintenance efficiency, and reduce the maintenance cost.…”
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Construction and application of multi-dimensional food safety evaluation index system model by MIAO Lu, ZHU Ke, CAO Yi-qun, ZHOU Mo-qin, GAO Meng-zhao, TUO Xiong-xin, DENG Ke

“…<b>Objective:</b> It was the method of evaluating regional food safety status through food safety evaluation index model. …”
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The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study by Bang Zeng, Jianhua Qu, Zhongrong Mi, En Xie, Hui Fu, Sibo Yang, Yang Shi, Meijun Li

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EVALUATION OF THE ISOLATION AND DETECTION METHODS FOR SALMONELLA SPP. FROM EGG SHELL CONTAMINATION USING MULTIPLEX PCR. by Israa Adnan Ibraheam Al-Baghdady, Ashwak Bassim Jassim, Zainab Khudher Ahmed

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Remote Monitoring of Psoriasis: Comparing Care Models and Evaluating Quality of Life Outcomes: Mixed Methods Study by Jana Arsenjeva, Priit Kruus, Riina Hallik, Secil Matasova, Laura Prett, Katrin Kaarna, Liisi Raam, Oliver Taul, Liis Ilves, Kaisa Viljar, Pille Konno, Peeter Ross, Külli Kingo

“…MethodsThis study used a retrospective convergent parallel mixed methods approach to analyze data from 110 patients enrolled in a publicly reimbursed remote monitoring program between January 2022 and July 2023, across 7 family medicine centers and 1 outpatient dermatovenerology center. …”
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Exploring online health information quality criteria on social media: a mixed method approach by Hossein Ghalavand, Abdolahad Nabiolahi

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