Comparative Numerical Study of Four Biodiesel Surrogates for Application on Diesel 0D Phenomenological Modeling by Claude Valery Ngayihi Abbe, Raidandi Danwe, Robert Nzengwa

“…To meet more stringent norms and standards concerning engine performances and emissions, engine manufacturers need to develop new technologies enhancing the nonpolluting properties of the fuels. …”
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THE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF THE SPONTANEOUS FLORA IN THE AREA OF THE PIEDMONT AND SUBCARPATHIAN HILLS OF OLTENIA, ROMANIA by Daniel RĂDUȚOIU

“…The field survey was made on a sample of 524 persons who were interviewed based on a structured questionnaire including 10 questions regarding the economic importance of spontaneous flora in the region and for their life. The results presented in this present paper represent a segment of a more complex study concerning the importance of spontaneous vascular plants in the local economy of a certain region in Oltenia. …”
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'I think youtube's turning me into a flat earther': Social media's role in ex-conspiracy theorists entering and exiting anti-scientific communities. by Chanais Matthias, Yael Benn, Ben Harkin

“…Despite extensive research on conspiratorial thinking, the literature lacks a comprehensive exploration of individuals' experiences as they enter (and exit) conspiracy communities, presenting a notable research gap. Therefore, the present study adopts an interpretivist framework by interviewing four ex-conspiracy theorists, delving into what drew them into conspiratorial thinking, the catalysts for their exit from these online communities (e.g., Flat Earth, distrust of science and medicine), and the obstacles they faced in disengaging from these communities. …”
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The Moderating Effect of Self-Construal on the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Forgiveness by Zhiruo Guo, Ting Xu, Haijiang Li

“…The extant literature has established an association between mindfulness, forgiveness, and self-construal; however, the mechanisms underlying these relationships are not yet clear. The present study aims to explore the potential moderating role of self-construal between mindfulness and forgiveness. …”
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Advanced Analytical Methods for Phenolics in Fruits by Nesibe Ebru Kafkas, Müberra Kosar, Ayşe Tülin Öz, Alyson E. Mitchell

“…Phenolic compounds are a group of secondary plant metabolites, many with health-promoting properties that are present in all parts of plants. They have an aromatic structure, including either one or more hydroxyl groups giving them the ability to stabilize free radicals and protect biological tissues against damage related to reactive oxygen species. …”
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A Multiobjective Mathematical Model for Truck Scheduling Problem in Multidoor Cross-Docking System by Mahziar Taghizadeh, Amir Abbas Shojaie, Amir Homayoun Sarfaraz, Sadigh Raissi

“…The results show the suitable performance of presented model.…”
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Intelligibility of speech processed by a spectral contrast enhancement procedure and a binaural procedure by A. Sęk, E. Skrodzka, E. Ozimek, A. Wicher

“…To get an objective assessment of the algorithm performance it should be optimised and tested on a larger group of subjects for more diverse sound material. …”
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Application of a socio-cultural approach in modern methods of teaching a foreign language by Mariyat Aslanovna Tlevtsezheva

“…As a result of the study, it has been shown that modern methods of teaching a foreign language should include socio-cultural aspects, which allow students to adapt more quickly to any foreign language environment.…”
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THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER PARAMETERS CALCULATION CONSIDERING THE CORE SATURATION FOR THE MATLAB-SIMULINK TRANSFORMER MODEL by I. V. Novash, Yu. V. Rumiantsev

“…Article authors attempt to put all calculating formulas in a more convenient form and validate the power transformer nonlinear magnetization characteristics parameters calcu- lation. …”
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A Pilot Study with Randomised Controlled Design Comparing TiZr Alloy Dental Implants to Ti Implants by Kristina Hultin, Annelie Eriksson, Christina Backe, Ulf Johansson, Kostas Bougas

“…Material and Methods: The present material includes consecutive patients referred to a specialist clinic in Sweden. …”
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Algoritmo para generar formulas de características geométricas de las secciones planas, su implementación en DERIVE by Rolando Rivero-Galán

“…En la esfera del diseño de estructuras y de elementos de maquinas, se presenta con relativa frecuencia el cálculo de determinadas características o propiedades geométricas de secciones planas, como son entre otras: el área de una sección transversal, el centro de gravedad, un momento de inercia o más general la determinación de alguna característica geométrica definida por una integral doble extendida en la región del plano que ocupa la sección, pieza o elemento.El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo la confección de un programa para computadora, utilizando el asistente matemático DERIVE, para la determinación de las características geométricas de secciones planas cuyo contorno este constituido por segmentos de rectas.In the sphere of the design of structures, is relative frequency the calculation of certain characteristic or geometric properties of plane sections, like: the area of a traverse section, the center of gravity, a moment of inertia or more general the determination of some geometric characteristic defined by a double integral extended in the region of the plane that occupies the section, piece or element.The present work has as objective the making of a program for computer, using the mathematical assistant DERIVE, for the determination of the geometric characteristics of plane sections whose contour this constituted by segments of right…”
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Double Urethral Valve: a Clinical Case by V. A. Vorobev, V. A. Beloborodov, S. L. Popov

“…UVs can provoke significant obstruction of the proximal urinary system, which can later lead to disability of children and more frequent deaths.Materials and methods. The article presents a clinical example of a 32-year-old man with a congenital double urethral valve occuring in the anterior and posterior urethra, which led to the development of chronic urinary retention, urinary tract infection and chronic renal failure. …”
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Operation of Shared Systems via a Common Control System in a Multi-Modular Plant by Jia Qianqian, Huang Xiaojin, Zhang Liangju

“…A design of operation of the shared systems via a common control system is presented as a technical approach to solve the problem. …”
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A Review on the Impact of Fallback Factor on Intermittent Gas and Gas-Assisted Plunger Lifts by Erasmus Mensah, Smith Leggett

“…More light is shed on the behavior of the velocity of the liquid slug and how it affects the fallback factor during IGL. …”
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The project management of the development and use of information and communication technologies in the digital economy by V. P. Grinеv

“…The model takes into account more than 70 different powers, which in this work are systematized in 30 areas. particular, such as: charge; acts; makes; gives; yields; concludes; informs; claims; coordinates; provides; generalizes; render; alerts; identifies, organizes, organizes and provides; organizes, conducts and provides; implements; monitors; prepares; is; taking; conducting the work; develops and presents; implements; independently adopts regulatory legal acts; assists; sets; claims; engages. …”
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From Rating Predictions to Reliable Recommendations in Collaborative Filtering: The Concept of Recommendation Reliability Classes by Dionisis Margaris, Costas Vassilakis, Dimitris Spiliotopoulos

“…The first case is considered much more critical, since the recommender system will lose a significant amount of reliability and consequently interest. …”
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The Contribution of Particle Swarm Optimization to Three-Dimensional Slope Stability Analysis by Roohollah Kalatehjari, Ahmad Safuan A Rashid, Nazri Ali, Mohsen Hajihassani

“…A detailed description of adopted PSO was presented to provide a good basis for more contribution of this technique to the field of 3D slope stability problems. …”
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Exploring the Flow and Mass Transfer Characteristics of an All-Iron Semi-Solid Redox Flow Battery by Heyao Li, Zhuqian Zhang, Haojie Zhang, Yuchen Zhou

“…The simulation results show that the ion concentration distributions in the battery become more uniform with the increase in the flow rate and the initial concentration. …”
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Analysis on the Dynamic Behavior of Space Shafting under Combined Load by Yan Zhao, Fei Gao, Yulei Xia, Jinfang Gu, Yameng Wang, Sen Zhao

“…The wear failure caused by unstable operation of bearings cannot be ignored. This model is more practical in completing simulation analysis of different operating conditions and structural parameters of the shafting system. …”
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Seismic Performance Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Frame-Shear Wall Structures in Hydropower Plants Based on Material Damage by Changzheng Shi, Lei Hu, He-Gao Wu, Qi-Ling Zhang, Kai Su

“…In comparison with the drift ratio index, the EDPs based on material damage are more suitable for identifying the damage state of the RCF-SW structure, whose damage is controlled by the damage of the RC members.…”
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