Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Surface Abrasion Produced by Three Different Types of Toothbrush Bristle Designs: An In-vitro Study by Akanksha Mohan Karale, Pramod Waghmare, Vidya Dodwad, Pooja pharne, Akshay Karale

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare the enamel surface abrasion produced by three different toothbrush bristle designs in conjunction with a standard dentifrice. …”
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Treated and Wastewater Quality Characterization of Sidi Marouane WWTP іn Mila Province, Algeria: Suitability аnd Reuse for Irrigation by ZAOUI, Lilia, ABBACI, Sameh, FEKRACHE, Fadila, KAHIT, Fatima Zahra, KHELIFI, Walid, BENSELHOUB, Aissa, SAKHER, Elfahem, SOLIMAN, Abdel Mohsen

“…Additionally, the evaluated parameters, including the average SAR value, which falls within acceptable limits, indicate that the treated wastewater is suitable for agricultural irrigation. …”
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Measurement report: Long-term measurements of surface ozone and trends in semi-natural sub-Saharan African ecosystems by H. E. V. Donnou, A. B. Akpo, M. Ossohou, M. Ossohou, C. Delon, V. Yoboué, D. Laouali, M. Ouafo-Leumbe, P. G. Van Zyl, O. Ndiaye, E. Gardrat, M. Dias-Alves, C. Galy-Lacaux

“…This analysis reports on correlations of INDAAF ozone time series (1995–2020) with local meteorological parameters and with ozone precursors, biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NO<span class="inline-formula">_<i>x</i></span>), derived from standard global databases. Mean annual averages of surface ozone range from 3.9 <span class="inline-formula">±</span> 1.1 ppb (Bomassa) to 30.8 <span class="inline-formula">±</span> 8.0 ppb (Louis Trichardt), reflecting a general positive gradient from west central Africa to South Africa. …”
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The effect of different materials under the fencing piste on impact shock of the tibia during the fencing lunge on a concrete surface. by Katharine Holmes, Jonathan Sinclair, Ashley Titan, Camilla Holland, Michael Grebla, Lindsay Bottoms

“…Statistical analysis revealed that Surface E (a non-absorbent vinyl loop material; 12.7 ± 7.6g), significantly reduced tibial accelerations compared to the standard concrete setup (Surface F; 13.6 ± 8.4g). …”
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Investigating the relationship between the Khami reservoir horizon in the Chilingar and Garangan oilfields in the Southern Dezful Embayment using surface geochemistry by Bahram Alizadeh, Arman Salehipour Bavarsad

“…A total of 154 surface soil samples were collected from the field closures and the inter-field area. …”
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Automated denoising techniques for sea surface temperature and salinity data from opportunity vessels: application to the Ocean Globe Race 2023-2024 by Nicolas Werner-Pelletier, Oriol Carrasco-Serra, Oriol Carrasco-Serra, Marta Umbert, Nina Hoareau, Jordi Salat, Thierry Reynaud

“…The method is intended to become a standard procedure for similar in-situ datasets, and an open-source software is provided for this purpose. …”
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Relationship between Length and Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Signal Strength in Metal Nanoparticle Chains: Ideal Models versus Nanofabrication by Kristen D. Alexander, Shunping Zhang, Angela R. Hight Walker, Hongxing Xu, Rene Lopez

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Region‐based fully convolutional networks with deformable convolution and attention fusion for steel surface defect detection in industrial Internet of Things by Meixia Fu, Jiansheng Wu, Qu Wang, Lei Sun, Zhangchao Ma, Chaoyi Zhang, Wanqing Guan, Wei Li, Na Chen, Danshi Wang, Jianquan Wang

“…The average precision of defect crazing, inclusion, patches, pitted‐surface, rolled‐in scale and scratches on NEU‐DET is 58.2%, 82.3%, 95.7%, 85.6%, 75.9%, and 87.9% respectively.…”
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Evaluation of Hand-Scaling Skills of Dental Hygienist Students: Identification of Contact Between Hand-Scaler Blade Tip and Tooth Surface by Tomoko Yui, Sung-Gwi Cho, Yuki Sato, Yasuaki Orita, Ming Ding, Jun Takamatsu, Takahiro Wada, Tsukasa Ogasawara

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Strain Hardening of Nickel-Based Alloys: Microstructure Related Analytical Evaluations, Molecular Dynamics Modelling, and Effects of Ultrasonic Surface Finishing by B.M. Mordyuk, V.М. Shyvaniuk, G.S. Mogylnyi, V.І. Bondarchuk, and О.S. Gatsenko

“…The peculiarities of changes in the structural–phase state and mechanical properties of the surface layers of samples of Inconel 690, Inconel 718, and Inconel X750 (CrNi73MoTiAlNb) alloys obtained by the standard technology of casting and thermomechanical processing are considered after heat treatment and subsequent ultrasonic surface finishing using high-frequency mechanical impact (HFMI) treatment. …”
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Winter positions of Arctic front during periods of cooling and warming by A. Yu. Mikhailov, A. N. Zolotokrylin, T. B. Titkova

“…Thus, despite significant changes in properties of the surface and the temperature regime to the north of 72.5 N (the warming), according to all the criteria the AF climatic position remains quasi‑stationary for 32‑year periods of averaging.…”
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Local climate zone framework: seasonal dynamics of surface urban heat island and its influencing factors in three Chinese urban agglomerations by Haojian Deng, Jiali Feng, Kai Liu, Yongzhu Xiong, Jingjing Cao

“…The Local Climate Zone (LCZ) framework offers a standardized and widely applicable approach that facilitates detailed investigations of Surface Urban Heat Islands (SUHI) within cities. …”
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An Attempt of Delimitation of Polish Metropolitan Areas by Discriminant Analysis by Jadwiga Zaród

“…The allocation to the sub-region was mainly determined by variables such as density of population, unemployment rate, average flat surface and the number of entrepreneurs. …”
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Operation of a Novel, Gravity-Powered, Small-Scale, Surface Water Treatment Plant and Performance Comparison with a Conventional Mechanized Treatment Plant by Marcin Sawczuk, Przemysław Kowal, Ruth E. Richardson

“…The benchmark conventional system outperformed the tested prototype, complying with the US EPA standards for the entire duration of the study. The tested process also generated a waste stream, which accounted on average for more than 10% of the total raw water volume.…”
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A Novel Catchment Estimation for Super-Resolution DEM With Physically Based Algorithms: Surface Water Path Delineation and Specific Catchment Area Calculation by Ajalawit Chantaveerod, Kampol Woradit, Andrew Seagar, Thunyawat Limpiti

“…The proposed algorithm was validated with the standard synthetic surfaces, where the theoretical specific catchment areas (SCAs) for error assessment are exactly known. …”
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Synthetic Tactile Sensor for Macroscopic Roughness Estimation Based on Spatial-Coding Contact Processing by Muhammad Irwan Yanwari, Shogo Okamoto

“…The results indicate that for roughness specimens with rectangular or circular protrusions of surface wavelengths between 2 and 5 mm, the estimated roughness values achieved an average error comparable to the standard deviation of participants’ roughness ratings. …”
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Effect of Chemically Modified Biowaste-Low Density Polyethylene Waste Composites for Sorption of Heavy Metals in Soil Samples collected at Waste Dumpsite in Uvwie Local Government... by K. A. Ibe, B. Ati

“…Modification of the sorbents surface increases the surface characteristics thereby decreasing the concentration of heavy metals and increasing the sorption of these heavy metals from contaminated soils. …”
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Clinical Laboratory Evidence to Advance Mobile Health Applications in Ophthalmology: Taking the Ocular Surface Disease as a Case Study by Mini Han Wang, Yi Pan, Xudong Jiang, Zhiyuan Lin, Haoyang Liu, Yunxiao Liu, Jiazheng Cui, Jiaxiang Tan, Chengqi Gong, Guanghui Hou, Xiaoxiao Fang, Yang Yu, Moawiya Haddad, Marion Schindler, José Lopes Camilo Da Costa Alves, Junbin Fang, Xiangrong Yu, Kelvin Kam‐Lung Chong

“…However, most remote artificial intelligence (AI) systems for ocular surface disease detection are predominantly based on self‐reported data collected through interviews, which lack the rigor of clinical evidence. …”
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Comparison of the effect of Tabata training on soft and hard surfaces on left ventricular structure and function and some physical fitness factors in elite beach soccer players by Hamed Mohamadi Bazneshin, Arsalan Damirchi, Hamid Arazi

“…Therefore, the use of Tabata training protocol on a standard indoor hardcourt is recommended to create a variety of conditioning programs for beach soccer players or in situations where there is no access to a sand surface.…”
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Drought characteristics and propagation under anthropogenic impacts: A regional-scale modelling analysis in four Large Basins of China by Haoran Hao, Ningpeng Dong, Mingxiang Yang, Xin Huang, Hejia Wang, Hao Wang

“…We first identify the meteorological droughts and hydrological droughts using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and Standardized Streamflow Index (SSI), respectively. …”
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