Application of the Base Transceiver Station with Smart Antennas in the Power Distribution Sector by B. A. Kleinau, D. L. de Melo, M. T. de Melo, D. C. P. Barbosa, A. J. B. Oliveira, C. P. N. Silva, J. M. A. M. de Oliveira

“…For such applications, communication using radio frequency is preferred because this solution is more reliable than 3G/4G and cheaper than fiber optics. …”
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Green adsorbents for water remediation: Removal of Cr(vi) and Ni(ii) using Prosopis glandulosa sawdust and biochar by Salman Syed Muhammad, Razzaq Safina, Adnan Muhammad, Rozina, Sultana Sabiha, Kamal Asif, Al-Ghamdi Abdullah Ahmed, Al Farraj Dunia Abdel Aziz, Zaman Wajid

“…The correlation coefficient R 2 confirmed pseudo-second-order kinetics and preferred Freundlich isotherm model. Maximum removal of Cr(iv) was obtained at a pH of 4.0, a bio-sorbent concentration of 0.8 g·L−1, and a temperature of 50°C for 50 min with a metal concentration of 110 ppm, while maximum removal of Ni(ii) was obtained for a contact time of 70 min with a metal concentration of 130 ppm in the above-mentioned experimental conditions. …”
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Strategies to Fight Stigma toward People with Mental Disorders: Perspectives from Different Stakeholders by Marc Corbière, Esther Samson, Patrizia Villotti, Jean-François Pelletier

“…For example, people with mental disorders (experiential knowledge) often mentioned contact and person centered strategies, while mental health professionals (clinical knowledge) preferred education and working on recovery and social inclusion strategies. …”
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Natural fibre composite selection for two-stroke marine engine under-piston door using hybrid AHP and TOPSIS methods by Ru Vern Yiow, Muhd Ridzuan Mansor, Mohd Adrinata Shaharuzaman

“…This article presents the selection process of natural fibre composites (NFC) material for the application of a two-stroke marine engine under-piston door (UPD) utilising a combination of the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) with the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). …”
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Farmers’ adaptation practices in climate-stressed coastal Bangladesh: a systematic review by Md Ashik Ur Rahman, Sadhon Chandra Swarnokar, S M Nayem Ahasan, M Mohibbullah, Sadia Islam Mou, Animesh K Gain

“…In this study, we review literature from Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Google Scholar using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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A Systematic Review of Micropulse Laser Trabeculoplasty (MLT) in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) Management: Efficacy, Safety, and Future Perspectives by Filippo Confalonieri, Barbara Casarini, Annalaura Papapicco, Fabio Stiro, Raffaele Piscopo, Luca D’Andrea, Goran Petrovski, Tommaso Verdina

“…Methods: This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Concomitant Treatment with Etanercept and Tacrolimus Synergistically Attenuates Arthritis Progression via Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 Production and Osteoclastogenesis... by Iwao Seki, Miwa Takai-Imamura, Tomomi Kohara-Tanaka, Satoshi Shirae, Minoru Sasano, Hiroaki Matsuno, Hiroyuki Aono

“…These findings suggest that concomitant treatment with etanercept and tacrolimus may be one of preferable treatment options to control disease activities for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, especially for those with bone resorption.…”
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Understanding the Contributing Factors of School Violence and Intervention Strategies Used in the SADC Region: A Scoping Review Protocol by Gift Khumalo, Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Bokang Nephtali Lipholo

“…Screening at the abstract, title and full-text level will be conducted by all authors, with further articles being searched on the research list of the final included full-text publications. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) will be used to report on the scoping review processes. …”
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Pathways to care for psychosis in rural Uganda: Mixed-methods study of individuals with psychosis, family members, and local leaders by Yang Jae Lee, Kayera Sumaya Nakaziba, Sophie Waimon, Grace Agwang, Kailash Menon, Sam Samuel, Aaron Damon Dyas, Travor Nkolo, Haba Ingabire, Jason Wykoff, Olivia Hobbs, Rauben Kazungu, Job Basiimwa, Robert Rosenheck, Scholastic Ashaba, Alexander C. Tsai

“…Conclusions Despite a preference for biomedical care, structural barriers and diverse illness perceptions led many to seek pluralistic care pathways. …”
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Behavior of Axially Loaded Stirrup Confinement Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Stub Columns by Jing Liu, Wen-jun Wang, Fa-xing Ding, Xin-fa Zeng, Zhe Tan, Yan Huang, Bao-quan Wang

“…The ductility and ultimate bearing strength of the specimens improved effectively under spiral stirrup confinement, and the ductility of the CCFT columns was preferable to that of the SCFT columns.…”
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Natural products against resistant bacterial infections: A systematic literature review by Harshit Kaushik, Ruchika Sharma, Anoop Kumar

“…Aim: Thus, we have conducted a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to determine the role of natural products. …”
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A Mathematical Pressure Transient Analysis Model for Multiple Fractured Horizontal Wells in Shale Gas Reservoirs by Yan Zeng, Qing Wang, Zhengfu Ning, Hongliang Sun

“…It has a reliable theoretical foundation and can preferably describe the dynamic changes of pressure in the exploration process.…”
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ANALYZING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES BEFORE AND AFTER INDUSTRY 4.0: AN APPLICATION IN THE BIST SUSTAINABILITY INDEX by Merve Kara, İsmail Fatih Ceyhan

“…The entropy which is an objective method, was preferred for weighting the criteria. Ten financial ratios were used as criteria in the performance evaluation. …”
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Dual-Granularity Feature Alignment for Change Detection in Remote Sensing Images by Feng Zhou, Xinyu Zhang, Hui Shuai, Renlong Hang, Shanshan Zhu, Tianyu Geng

“…Deep learning has emerged as the preferred method for remote sensing change detection owing to its ability to automatically extract discriminative features from bitemporal images. …”
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MBCdeg4: A modified clustering-based method for identifying differentially expressed genes from RNA-seq data by Chiharu Ichikawa, Koji Kadota

“…Therefore, MBCdeg4 is recommended for use in preference to the earlier versions, MBCdeg1–3. • MBCdeg4 is a method for both identification and classification of DEGs from RNA-seq count data. • MBCdeg4 is available as an R function and performs well in a wide variety of simulation scenarios.…”
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The Efficacy of the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) approach in stroke rehabilitation to improve basic activities of daily living and quality of life: a systematic... by Mercè Sitjà-Rabert, Francesc Xavier Guiu-Tula, Rosa Cabanas-Valdés, Gerard Urrútia, Natàlia Gómara-Toldrà

“…Two review authors will independently select relevant studies and will extract data using the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions approach and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). …”
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Managerial strategies in developing healthy food product: Integrating aspect of health and food science for competitive advantage by Fitricia Grace Maria, Putri Puspita Lianti, Slamet, Yuttama Faizal Rizky, Alfizi

“…This global awareness make influence in their decision and preference of food and beverage consumptions, finally give impact in global market for healthy food products. …”
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dStream: An Online-Based Dynamic Operator-Level Query Mapping Scheme on Discrete CPU-GPU Architectures by Gyeonghwan Jung, Yeonwoo Jeong, Kyuli Park, Dongjae Lee, Hongsu Byun, Suyeon Lee, Sungyong Park

“…Firstly, PCIe transfer overhead is minimal for small data sizes, and the device preference of each operator within a query may change with variations in data size. …”
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Slurry and Technology Optimization for Grouting Fissures in Earthen Sites with Quicklime by Kai Cui, Fei Feng, Wen-wu Chen, Dong-hua Wang, Xiao-hai Wang

“…The results showed that the combination of the preferred slurry and optimized grouting technology help address the problems of shrinkage differentiation on both sides of the fissure and need for multiple replenishments of the slurry after grouting.…”
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RESEARCH OF THE INFLUENCE OF MODERN TRENDS IN UI/ UX DESIGN OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS ON USER’S MOOD by A. S. Zhadan, O. O. Sichkar, D. A. Pishkin

“…Generational differences were also noted, with younger users favoring experimental styles and older users preferring minimalistic designs. The study emphasizes the importance of balancing aesthetics and functionality, tailoring designs to target demographics, and ensuring accessibility for diverse users. …”
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