UK policymaker and expert perspectives on the smoke-free generation policy: a qualitative study by Rachael L Murray, Joanne Morling, Nathan Davies, Tessa Langley, Manpreet Bains

“…Opinions on enforcement varied. Some believed minimal enforcement would suffice due to anticipated compliance, while others stressed the need for strong enforcement. …”
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Evaluation of Bias in the Measurement of Condensable Particulate Matter with Method 202 by Yu-Mei Huang, Sheng-Hsiu Huang, Chih-Wei Lin, Hsi-Hsien Yang, Chih-Chieh Chen

“…We measured a 4% loss in particles due to the gap between the filter paper and the filter paper holder provided by the original manufacturer; therefore, a gasket to minimize leakage is recommended. Finally, the organic fraction required only 1.5–2.5 h of drying time when it was placed in the forced ventilation chamber, and a sample recovery rate of > 98.5% was subsequently achieved. …”
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Advanced GPU Techniques for Dynamic Remeshing and Self-Collision Handling in Real-Time Cloth Tearing by Jong-Hyun Kim, Jung Lee

“…To achieve this, we propose a GPU-based complete binary tree method to efficiently construct, update, and traverse a BVH (Bounding Volume Hierarchy) tree and optimize the R-Triangle (Representative-Triangle) technique on triangular meshes using GPUs to minimize primitive collision checks. The proposed method performs dynamic remeshing rather than using predefined split mesh structures, making it suitable for interactive physics-based modeling in applications such as virtual reality surgery simulation, real-time gaming, and virtual environments.…”
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Evaluation of Dynamic Compaction Load Conversion Methods and Vibration Reduction Treatments by Jixuan Li, Wenli Wang, Longping Luo, Xiaoliang Yao, Jiangang Hu

“…This study provides a scientific basis for vibration control during DC construction, contributing to ensuring construction safety and efficiency while minimizing the impact on the surrounding environment.…”
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The Effects of Adverse Events and Associated Costs on Value-Based Care for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma by Prachi Bhatt, Jared Hirsch, Paul Cockrum, George Kim, Gabriela Dieguez

“…**Discussion:** Treatment decisions intended to minimize chemotherapy costs may lead to suboptimal decisions if the goal is to reduce TCOC. …”
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Differences in effects of varying compound extreme temperature and precipitation events on summer maize yield in North China by Zhongxian Liu, Rangjian Qiu, Qi Zhang

“…Our findings can assist decision-makers and growers in better understanding compound event occurrence characteristics and their potential effects on maize yield in North China, which is valuable for minimizing production risks.…”
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Epidemiological Study and Clinical Presentation of Urinary Tract Infection by Suhad Asad Mustafa, Raya Kh. Yashooa, Muhammmed Ahmad Muhamad, Karzan Abdulmuhsin Mohammad

“…Prompt and effective management of UTIs is crucial to prevent complications, such as kidney infections and recurrent infections, and to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and minimize antibiotic resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, antibiotic resistance, medical treatment, causative agents, diagnosis, and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Sulaymaniah city. …”
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The accuracy of ultrasensitive PSA in predicting disease progression after radical prostatectomy by Heikki Seikkula, Jaakko Hyysalo, Mikael Högerman, Peter J. Boström, Otto Ettala

“…Conclusion In conclusion, a low usPSA predicts minimal BCR risk over the next 2–3 years post‐measurement. …”
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Effect of Microwave Heat Processing on Nutritional Indices, Antinutrients, and Sensory Attributes of Potato Powder-Supplemented Flatbread by Muhammad Waseem, Saeed Akhtar, Nazir Ahmad, Tariq Ismail, Claudia E. Lazarte, Majid Hussain, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor

“…Microwave heating of potato powder was observed to reduce the load of alkaloids, oxalates, tannins, and phytates of the raw potato powder at the rate of 76%, 80%, 84%, and 82%, respectively, thus anticipating a promising response to minimize toxicant load in supplemented flatbread. Supplementing potato powder in SGF elucidated significant (p<0.05) improvement in color values, i.e., a∗ (1.89–2.32) and b∗ (10.95–13.22), and increased product hardness from 3.17 to 7.9 N. …”
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genomic insertion of functional genes into Lactiplantibacillus plantarum WCFS1 by Kamilla Wiull, Lisa K. Haugen, Vincent G. H. Eijsink, Geir Mathiesen

“…An obstacle in developing bacterial delivery vehicles is generating a production strain that lacks antibiotic resistance genes and contains minimal foreign DNA. To deal with this obstacle, we have constructed a finetuned, inducible two-plasmid CRISPR/Cas9-system for chromosomal gene insertion in L. plantarum. …”
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Significance of the Powder Metallurgy Approach and Its Processing Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium-Based Materials by Sachin Kumar Sharma, Sandra Gajević, Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Dhanesh G. Mohan, Yogesh Sharma, Mladen Radojković, Blaža Stojanović

“…PM is identified as the most efficient due to its ability to produce near-net shape composites with high precision, cost-effectiveness, and minimal waste. Furthermore, PM enables precise control over critical processing parameters, such as compaction pressure, sintering temperature, and particle size, which directly influence the composite’s microstructure and properties. …”
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Experimental analysis of the exergetic performance of a solar air heater using separate liquid and solid sensible thermal storage media by Harikrishnan M, R Ajith Kumar, Rajesh Baby, Dani Percy, S. Ajith Kumar

“…The designed SAHRR-WPBS and SAHRR-WTH55 can generate hot air in the range between 45- 65°C with minimal temperature variation over extended periods, making it suitable for producing high-quality dried products.…”
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Compressive stress-strain relationship of limestone calcined clay cement-based UHPC matrix by Kunjie Fan, Peng Du, Yao Yao

“…Furthermore, adding an appropriate amount of LC2 (no more than 30 %) to UHPC matrix is found to reduce the nonlinearity of compressive stress-strain relationships, thereby minimizing the plastic deformation of LC3-UHPC matrix. …”
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Optimization of the Offshore Wind Turbines Layout Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm by Ibrahim Abdulwahab, Solomon Andrew Onazi, Gideon Rimamfate, Akande Abdulwasiu, Abubakar Umar, N.A Iliyasu

“…After-which a cuckoo search algorithm technique is employed in the wind farm model to optimize the optimization problem (minimizing the wake effect while improving power output and cost). …”
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Research on Lean Planning and Optimization for Precast Component Production Based on Discrete Event Simulation by Zhenmin Yuan, Yaning Qiao, Yaru Guo, Yaowu Wang, Chen Chen, Wenshun Wang

“…The important findings are as follows: (1) this method can minimize the difference between the processing time of each workstation to avoid bottleneck stations as much as possible; (2) this method can capture the uncertainty during precast component production, and the most likely production time calculated by the method is 12.05 hours instead of the 11.50 hours originally estimated by the component factory; (3) this method can identify some unnecessary waste in the production process of precast components, including less than 50% utilization of workstations and unnecessary equipment purchases; (4) this method also provides some suggestions regarding production optimization. …”
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Organic amendments tighten nitrogen cycling in agricultural soils: a meta-analysis on gross nitrogen flux by Lauren C. Breza, A. Stuart Grandy, A. Stuart Grandy

“…As such, residue amendments encourage soil N recycling between inorganic and organic forms, which is crucial to supporting crop N needs throughout the growing season while minimizing N losses.…”
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Prediction analysis of human brucellosis cases in Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Xinjiang China based on time series by Lian Lu, Tongxia Yang, Zhisheng Chen, Qidi Ge, Jing Yang, Gan Sen

“…It was also found that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the transmission of human brucellosis in the region was minimal. This research not only provides a reliable predictive tool but also offers a scientific basis for formulating early prevention and control strategies, potentially reducing the spread of this disease.…”
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Geotechnical investigations of lead-silver ore processing residues at the Auzelles site, Auvergne (France) by Diaka Sidibé, Mamadou Diallo, Ahmed Amara Konaté, Muhammad Zaheer

“…Proactive management, based on these results, requires the implementation of appropriate rehabilitation techniques, such as drainage optimization and incorporation of vegetation covers, to minimize environmental impacts and ensure the long-term sustainability of mining waste structures.…”
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The Obesity Paradox Revisited: Is Obesity Still a Protective Factor for Patients With High Comorbidity Burden or High-Complexity Procedures? by Hyo Jin Son, BSc, Denise W. Gee, MD, David Gomez, MD, PhD, James J. Jung, MD, PhD

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An integrated decision-making approach to resilience–LCC Bridge network retrofitting using a genetic algorithm-based framework by Pedram Omidian, Naser Khaji, Ali Akbar Aghakouchak

“…The proposed framework employs both single- and multi-objective optimization techniques to identify retrofit strategies that maximize the R index while minimizing the LCC for the under-study bridge networks. …”
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