Adaptive High-Precision 3D Reconstruction of Highly Reflective Mechanical Parts Based on Optimization of Exposure Time and Projection Intensity by Ci He, Rong Lai, Jin Sun, Kazuhiro Izui, Zili Wang, Xiaojian Liu, Shuyou Zhang

“…However, unknown geometric structures and reflection characteristics of mechanical parts lead to the lack of effective guidance for the design of important imaging parameters. …”
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Model for allocating the share of the land component from the assessment of the market value of single real estate objects by V. D. Kreshchensky, D. M. Sharieva, M. B. Laskin

“…The paper shows that the share of the land component in the assessment of the cadastral value is not a constant, it largely depends on the values of price-forming factors, primarily such as the area of the land plot, the area of the buildings and structures located on it, the location of the object. …”
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Uncertainty-Guided Prediction Horizon of Phase-Resolved Ocean Wave Forecasting Under Data Sparsity: Experimental and Numerical Evaluation by Yuksel Rudy Alkarem, Kimberly Huguenard, Richard W. Kimball, Stephan T. Grilli

“…Accurate short-term wave forecasting is critical for the safe and efficient operation of marine structures that rely on real-time, phase-resolved ocean wave information for control and monitoring purposes (e.g., digital twins). …”
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Estimation of Stresses in a Plate with a Concentrator through Ultrasonic Measurements of Acoustic Anisotropy by D. A. Tretyakov, D. S. Osovik

“…The literature describes in detail the application of this approach in the case of a biaxial strength of extended structures: main pipelines, rail strings, steam generators, and others. …”
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Nasal Profile and Its Relationship with Sagittal Dentoskeletal Pattern and Age in Iranian Adults by Mahdis Jahanbakhsh, Alireza Ghaderi Namin, Zohreh Reyhani, Farzane Ahmadi, Azin Nourian

“…Clinicians must understand its morphology and relationship with adjacent structures for optimal aesthetic outcomes. This study aims to investigate nasal morphology in Iranian adults and its correlation with sagittal dentoskeletal patterns and age. …”
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Demoralization syndrome in elderly patients with advanced lung cancer: a multi-center study in North China by Ya Li, Wei Yang, Weiwei Feng, Lingyuan Zhang, Yikun Yao, Kai Yan, Hong Zhang, Xiaochao Wan

“…Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires, which included the Chinese adaptation of the Demoralization Syndrome Scale and Perceptions of Social Support Questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward risk of basic nosocomial infection control among pediatric healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in Nanjing, China by Ruizhe Yang, Wu Yan, Xu Wang, Wei Li, Shengfan Xue, Tingting Wang, Xiaorong Xiang, Qian Li

“…BackgroundThis study was conducted to systematically evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pediatric healthcare workers (HCWs) concerning risk assessment in basic nosocomial infection control, with a specific focus on identifying key demographic and professional variables that may influence these outcomes.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 126 pediatric HCWs in Nanjing, China. A structured questionnaire on nosocomial infection control was developed using the Delphi method. …”
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Key Competencies of Built Environment Professionals for Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in the Ghanaian Construction Industry by Kofi Agyekum, Kezia Nana Yaa Serwaa Sackey, Felix Esahe Addoh, Hayford Pittri, John Sosu, Frederick Owusu Danso

“…A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire survey to examine the opinions of 125 professionals, including architects, engineers, and construction managers. …”
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Microbial community shifts drive biodegradable microplastic inhibition of seed germination in plateau wetlands by Hong Xiang, Jia-Xian Luo, Hao-Ran Bao, Xiao-Long Sun, Hao-Qin Xiong

“…Multivariate analyses using nonmetric multidimensional scaling and linear discriminant analysis effect size demonstrated that biodegradable MPs exerted a more substantial influence on microbial community structure, thus altering the species composition of the seed bank. …”
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Preventive behaviors of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic among community-dwelling older adults in Thailand by Kanchana Piboon, Jarinthip Chomchaipon, Dhammawat Ouppawongsapat, Wanlop Jaidee, Patchana Hengboriboonpong Jaidee, Paiboon Pongsaengpan, Wiriya Mahikul

“…Data were collected through a structured interview process. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression. …”
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Entrepreneurial Orientation Impact on Entrepreneurial Behavior in the Service Industry by Fayeq Ali Ali

“…In the same way, objectives are structured to reach the expected outcome of research justifying the underlying factors of entrepreneurial orientation, knowing the importance of entrepreneurial behavior for restaurateurs, and validating the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial behavior. …”
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Prevalence of stroke cognition and health literacy in high-risk populations in Chengdu: a community-based cross-sectional study by Yue Wang, Chun-yu He, Wen-bo Chen, Xiao-qing Jiang, Yan Xie, Yan Xie, Yuan-mei Zhao, Ling Yuan

“…Participants were first screened for stroke risk using a technical plan, followed by an assessment of socio-demographic factors and health education status through a pre-designed structured interview questionnaire. The Health Literacy Management Scale (HeLMS) was utilized to evaluate health literacy levels, while a stroke prevention and treatment knowledge questionnaire was used to assess stroke knowledge. …”
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Assessment of emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and perceived stress among nursing students in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study by Nasser Shubayr, Hamad Dailah

“…Given these findings, integrating structured emotional intelligence training into nursing curricula is essential. …”
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Craniofacial genetics as a differential identification tool: analysis of a subset of Yoruba-speaking population in Nigeria by Suwebat Bidemi Kareem, Olugbenga Akinola, Oluyinka Ajibola Iyiola, Misturah Yetunde Adana, Ade Stephen Alabi, Aminu Imam, Moyosore Salihu Ajao

“…The personal information of participants was obtained using semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires, while craniofacial parameters were measured from facial photographs with Digimizer software. …”
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Perceived healthcare quality as the predictor of patient satisfaction: Findings from a public sector tertiary care hospital in Kerala, South India by Malathi Mini, Jeby Jose Olickal, Antony Stanley, Thekkumkara Surendran Anish, Vimala Chellappan

“…Data were collected using a validated, structured questionnaire, including a patient satisfaction questionnaire and a perceived healthcare quality questionnaire, each with a total score ranging from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). …”
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Using the OSCE to assess medical students’ communication and clinical reasoning during five years of restricted clinical practice by Armijo-Rivera Soledad, Zamorano Saavedra Catalina, Vicencio-Clarke Scarlett, Behrens Pérez Claudia, Pérez-Villalobos Cristhian

“…Abstract Background Objective and Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a widely used evaluation method for health profession students. …”
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Unraveling the interplay of stress, cognitive failure, and academic self-efficacy among postgraduate nursing candidates: a mediational path analysis by Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Eman Sameh AbdElhay, Bothaina Hussein Hassan, Samah Mohamed Taha

“…Data were collected through individual structured interviews using validated Arabic versions of the Cognitive Failure Questionnaire (CFQ), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Sherer’s General Self-Efficacy Scale (SGSES). …”
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Quality of life and its associated factors in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transapical transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a cross-sectional study by Xianfeng Liu, Shanshan Lv, Guixia Li, Xuying Guo, Jing Zheng

“…Clinical, demographic, and behavioral data were collected through structured interviews and medical record review. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of QoL across total and domain-specific scores. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination acceptance among community members and health workers in Ebonyi state, Nigeria: study protocol for a concurrent-independent mixed method analyses of intention... by Ugwu I Omale, Osarhiemen Iyare, Richard L Ewah, Chidinma I Amuzie, Onyinyechukwu U Oka, Victor U Uduma, Azuka S Adeke, Cordis O Ikegwuonu, Olaedo O Nnachi, Okechukwu O Ukpabi, Ifeyinwa M Okeke, Glory E Nkwo, Ugochi IA Nwali

“…Quantitative data will be collected from all consenting/assenting community members aged 15 years and above, in 28 randomly selected geographical clusters, through structured interviewer-administered questionnaire household survey using KoBoCollect installed in android devices. …”
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Rationale and protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of children with cerebral palsy in China assessing functional developmental trends, genetic aetiology and imaging by Jing Zhang, Jinhua Lu, Wenhao Zhou, Yuan Zhang, Hongyu Zhou, Fan Wu, Ting Gao, Jie Luo, Jinling Li, Jingbo Zhang, Lu He, Tingting Peng, Zhaoyao He, Qingfen Hou, Danxia Fan, Mengru Zhong, Yage Zhang, Rongji Liao, Liru Liu, Yun Zheng, Hongmei Tang, Lei Pi, Hongsheng Liu, Kaishou Xu

“…Analytical methods will include correlation analysis, logistic regression (binary and multivariate), linear and non-linear mixed-effects models and structural equation modelling.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was granted by the Research Ethics Committee of Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center (No.2023-346A01). …”
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