MATLAB Simulation of UPQC for Power Quality Mitigation Using an Ant Colony Based Fuzzy Control Technique by N. Kumarasabapathy, P. S. Manoharan

“…This paper proposes a fuzzy logic based new control scheme for the Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) for minimizing the voltage sag and total harmonic distortion in the distribution system consequently to improve the power quality. …”
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Entropy Weight TOPSIS Evaluation of Corporate Internal Control Quality Based on Fuzzy Matter-Element Model by Tao Tian, Xiaoning Li, Qing Wang, Dajian Tong

“…To evaluate corporate internal control quality (CICQ), this paper constructs a composite fuzzy matter-element model based on the fuzzy matter-element theory and the data on 781 listed enterprises in China. …”
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The Effect of a Foot Bath on Sleep Quality in the Elderly: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial by Sevilay Hintistan, Aynur Cin, Hatice Demirağ

“…Objective: This study was conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled parallel-group study with 50 elderly individuals to investigate the effect of foot bath on sleep quality.Methods: The data were collected using the “Elderly Information Form” and the “Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)” between 1 May 2022-1 July 2022 at a State Hospital in Gümüşhane province. …”
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Effect of 1-MCP Combined with Controlled Atmosphere Preservation on the Storage Quality of Freshly Cut Capsicum frutescens by Lili ZHAO, Yiqing LI, Mengyao XU, Zhenyi CHEN, Guanying SHI, Le ZHANG, Pengfei JIANG, Yuting SHI, Zhenwei CHEN, Zhaogai WANG

“…In order to extend the shelf life of fresh cut Capsicum frutescens, the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) combined with controlled atmosphere storage (CA) on the quality of fresh cut Capsicum frutescens were investigated by measuring the changes of sensory quality, weight loss rate, decay rate, color, hardness, soluble solids, vitamin C, malondialdehyde content, ethylene generation rate, total bacterial count, and volatile components during storage. …”
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The Role of Multilevel Inverters in Mitigating Harmonics and Improving Power Quality in Renewable-Powered Smart Grids: A Comprehensive Review by Shanikumar Vaidya, Krishnamachar Prasad, Jeff Kilby

“…However, their effectiveness depends on topology, control method and design. This review paper focuses on the role of multilevel inverters (MLIs) in mitigating power quality issues such as voltage sag, swell and total harmonics distortion (THD). …”
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Effect of PLISSIT model counseling on the sexual quality of life of infertile women: a randomized controlled trial by Reyhane Amini, Mahboube Taebi, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani

“…Abstract Infertility can lead to sexual dysfunction and can have negative effects on sexual quality of life in women. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of PLISSIT model counseling on the sexual quality of life of infertile women with sexual dysfunction. …”
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The Effect of Antioxidant Administration on Semen Quality in Men with Infertility: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial by Pinelopi Ioannidou, Theodosia Zeginiadou, Christos Venetis, Dimitrios Papanikolaou, Leonidas Zepiridis, Despoina Savvaidou, Katerina Chatzimeletiou, Alexandros Lambropoulos, Dimitrios G. Goulis, Grigoris Grimbizis, Efstratios M. Kolibianakis

“…A randomized, placebo-controlled, quadruple-blind trial was performed to evaluate the effect of oral administration of the antioxidant combination Spermotrend^® for three months on semen quality in infertile men with at least one abnormal variable in semen analysis. …”
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Stringent Internal Quality Control Procedures in Chemical Pathology Lead to Better Performance in External Proficiency Testing by Noreen Atzaz, Mehnaz, Fatima Tuz Zuhra, Siraj Muneer, Haider Ali, Sami Saeed

“…External quality control data (EQC) from the month of September was evaluated. …”
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‘Quality assessment of infection control measures in delivery points in a tribal district of Maharashtra’ - An observational study by Gauri Bharadwaj, Lalit Sankhe, Shubhendra Bharadwaj

“…This observational study aimed to assess the quality of infection control practices in delivery points in a tribal district of Maharashtra, India. …”
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Analisis Perencanaan Produksi Dan Quality Control Dompet Pria Menggunakan Metode MRP Dan FMEA by Muhammad Fachrezi Munawar, Umi Arief Nur Aini, Dwiky Heksa Novrido, Rizky Miftahul Jannah, Muhammad Viery Syahanifadhel, Abdullah ‘Azzam

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Growth control of herbaceous ground cover and egg quality from an integrated poultry-hazelnut orchard system by Carlo Cosentino, Pierangelo Freschi, Simonetta Fascetti, Rosanna Paolino, Mauro Musto

“…Alpha diversity analysis (species richness, diversity and evenness) as well as beta diversity analysis (Morisita-Horn and Sørensen indices) confirmed that hen grazing played a role in controlling vegetation growth. Concerning egg quality, most of the chemical parameters differed significantly when comparing the eggs from the sites with those from the control group, indicating that egg quality was influenced by the food resources available in each site. …”
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Assessing guideline adherence and child abuse evaluation in infants with fractures: a retrospective quality control study by Liliane Raess, Georg Staubli, Michelle Seiler

“…METHODS: We conducted a retrospective single-centre quality control study. We included infants younger than 12 months diagnosed with fractures at the emergency department between 1 February 2021 and 31 August 2022. …”
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Crosslinking bacterial postbiotics for microbial and quality control of strawberries postharvest: bacteriological and 16S amplicon metagenome evidence by Gabriela N. Tenea, Pamela Reyes, Carlos Flores

“…The strawberries quality attributes were not affected by the treatment. …”
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The effect of different exercise modalities on older adults’ quality of life: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial by Huizhi Yang, Jiahao Li, Wei Shan, Shuangfeng Ren, Xinyu Chai, Jiali Lu, Huiping Yan, Yifan Lu

“…Abstract This assessor-blinded randomized trial was designed to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise, resistance training, and traditional Chinese gong methods on the quality of life (QoL) of older adults aged 66–96 years living in a nursing facility. …”
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The effects of cognitive-motor multitasking demands on the quality of chest compressions in CPR—A randomized controlled trial by Patricia Hirsch, Kim Pears, Martin Klasen, Christoph Kiefer, Iring Koch, Saša Sopka, Saša Sopka

“…Understanding these mechanisms can help in the development of evidence-based practical implications and cognitive aids for CPR.MethodsA total of 300 first-year medical and dentistry students (212 females, 20.2 ± 4.4 years) participated in this randomized controlled trial. …”
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Quality Control of Asphalt Mixes Using EM Density Gauge: A Statistical Evaluation of Field Durability by M. Ariel Villanueva-Guzmán, Hugo L. Chávez-García, Elia M. Alonso-Guzmán, Wilfrido Martínez-Molina, Horacio Delgado-Alamilla, Juan F. Mendoza-Sanchez, Marco Antonio Navarrete-Seras, Mauricio Arreola-Sánchez

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Effect of controlled hypotension on postoperative awakening quality in shoulder arthroscopy with lateral decubitus rotator cuff repair by PengXia Wang, Jingjing Gu, Jianming Wang, ShanShan Liu

“…However, few studies have investigated whether controlled hypotension affects emergence quality during shoulder arthroscopy. …”
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Fuzzy logic-controlled three-phase dynamic voltage restorer for enhancing voltage stabilization and power quality by Abu Shufian, Sowrov Komar Shib, Durjoy Roy Dipto, Md Tanvir Rahman, Nasif Hannan, Shaikh Anowarul Fattah

“…This study proposes a comprehensive solution by implementing a Three-phase Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) integrated with a Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC). The selection of FLC stems from its ability to mimic human decision-making and handle non-linear, imprecise data, offering superior adaptability and precision compared to traditional control methods. …”
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A Contextualized Layered Risk Management Framework for Indian Medical Laboratories by Yogesh R Pawade, Anita S Chalak, Hemant S Dahake

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Integration of Biochar with Vermicompost and Compost Improves Agro-Physiological Properties and Nutritional Quality of Greenhouse Sweet Pepper by Mohamed M. EL-Mogy, Mohamed A. Adly, Mohamed M. Shahein, Hassan A. Hassan, Sayed O. Mahmoud, Emad A. Abdeldaym

“…In addition, the co-application of biochar with vermicompost and compost caused a significant reduction in the fruit nitrate concentration compared with the control (T6) over two seasons. In conclusion, the simultaneous application of biochar with vermicompost and compost is a promising strategy to improve the growth performance, nutrition status, total yield, and fruit quality of pepper plants, as well as to reduce the nitrate concentration in the fruits.…”
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