Spatial proximity effects on cognitive processing of multimedia learning among college students: evidence from functional near-infrared spectroscopy by Yan Ma, Yan Ma, Qiuyue Peng, Qiuyue Peng, Bowen Long, Bowen Long

“…In addition, the study also explored how disciplinary differences affect the strength of spatial proximity effects and corresponding brain activation patterns.ResultsThe findings revealed that activation levels in the middle temporal gyrus, frontal pole, and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex were significantly higher in the spatial proximity condition compared to the spatial separation condition, accompanied by an improved rate of correct answers. …”
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The 'Antiretrovirals, Sexual Transmission Risk and Attitudes' (ASTRA) study. Design, methods and participant characteristics. by Andrew Speakman, Alison Rodger, Andrew N Phillips, Richard Gilson, Margaret Johnson, Martin Fisher, Ed Wilkins, Jane Anderson, Rebecca O'Connell, Monica Lascar, Kazeem Aderogba, Simon Edwards, Jeffrey McDonnell, Nicky Perry, Lorraine Sherr, Simon Collins, Graham Hart, Anne M Johnson, Alec Miners, Jonathan Elford, Anna-Maria Geretti, William J Burman, Fiona C Lampe

“…In this paper we describe the study rationale, design, methods, response rate and the demographic characteristics of the participants. …”
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Adaptive AI-enhanced computation offloading with machine learning for QoE optimization and energy-efficient mobile edge systems by Dinesh Kumar Nishad, Vandna Rani Verma, Pushkar Rajput, Sandeep Gupta, Anurag Dwivedi, Dharti Raj Shah

“…The system’s security analysis yields a 98% threat detection rate, with response times under 100 ms. Meanwhile, reliability metrics indicate a 99.8% task completion rate and a mean time to failure of 1,200 h. …”
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The Role of Intrinsic Factors in Explaining Range Shifts of European Breeding Birds: A Meta‐Analysis by Femke E. M. Warmer, Wessel A. vanVliet, Pim vanHooft, Anouschka R. Hof

“…However, the observed range shift patterns are idiosyncratic in rate and direction. Species traits, such as ecological, life‐history and movement traits, may play an important role in determining range shifts by influencing a species' capacity to shift successfully. …”
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Rehabilitation and Motion Symmetry Analysis With a TACX Smart Cycling Trainer Using Computational Intelligence by Hana Charvatova, Daniel Martynek, Alexandra Molcanova, Ales Prochazka

“…The research objectives include analysis of motion patterns, evaluation of motion symmetry under varying loads, and examination of heart rate responses to load variations. …”
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Prediction of Salinity Based on Meteorological Data Using the Backpropagation Neural Network Method by Anisa Nur Azizah, Dian C.R. Novitasari, Putroue Keumala Intan, Fajar Setiawan, Ghaluh Indah Permata Sari

“…This study conducted several backpropagation architectural experiments, that is the learning rate, hidden layer, and the number of nodes in the hidden layer to obtain the best results. …”
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Research on the disintegration characteristics of fissured loess under water–vibration coupling effect by Tao Lei, Jiading Wang, Shaotong Jiao

“…To reveal the disaster mechanisms, this study conducted water-vibration coupled disintegration tests on fissured loess using the self-developed EDS-600 vibration disintegration apparatus, based on the measured dominant vibration frequencies (12–46 Hz) of the Lanzhou-Qinghai Railway. The influence patterns of vibration frequency (f) and fissure type (t) on disintegration rate (S), disintegration velocity (V), and disintegration velocity growth rate ( $$\alpha_{f - t}$$ ) were systematically investigated, with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) employed to uncover microstructural evolution mechanisms. …”
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Financial Institutions and Agricultural development in Rwanda. A Case Study of Rwanda Development Bank. by Boniface, Kabahizi

“…On the basis of customers’ perception about RDB lending policy, it has been realized from the study that clients prefer RDB because of its attractive lending policy, it has been realized from the study that clients prefer RDB because of its attractive lending policy including reasonable interest rate and repayment patterns. The reasons behind this are the interest rate for agricultural sector and exportation loans is lower compared to other sectors financed by RDB. …”
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Genetic tendency and correlation analysis of fruit traits in the F1 population of Cuiyu × Doyenne du Comice pear by DU Chenfei, WEI Chunyan, LI Wenjue, CAI Danying, WANG Yuezhi, SHI Zebin, GAO Yongbin, DAI Meisong

“…The heritability of single fruit weight was 79.75%, with a separation range of 82.8-430.0 g, a coefficient of variation of 33.31%, a super-high parent rate of 12.50%, and a low parent rate of 69.85%. …”
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Tensile Fracture Behavior of Corroded Pipeline: Part 1—Experimental Characterization by Yuchao Yang, Feng Liu, Feng Xi

“…The comparative analysis based on the macroscopic stress-strain relationship shows that the rapid decrease of the yield stress, ultimate strength, and strain at the fracture for corroded pipe are correlated with the fracture patterns; i.e., the fracture patterns of pipe are changed from uniform to scattered with the continuous increase of the corrosion rate. …”
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Tensile strength and elongation prediction for pulsed current gas tungsten arc welded AISI 4135 steel by auto-associative memory network by Efezino McCarthy Elutabe, Sunday Ayoola Oke, John Rajan, Swaminathan Jose

“…The parameters investigated include gas flow rate, base current, welding speed, and peak current. …”
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Impact of clay coating on sandstone reservoir quality: A multiphase-field investigation by numerical simulation by Akash KUMAR, Michael SPÄTH, Nishant PRAJAPATI, Benjamin BUSCH, Daniel SCHNEIDER, Christoph HILGERS, Britta NESTLER

“…Such parameters include the growth of exposed pyramidal faces, lateral encasement, coating coverage, and coating pattern, etc. The coating pattern has a remarkable impact on cementation, with the layered coatings corresponding to fast cement growth rates. …”
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Influence of Land-Use and Landcover on the Nest Distribution and Breeding Success of Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica Regulorum) In Kiyanja- Kaku Wetland Ecosystem. by Tayebwa, Gilbert

“…The overall breeding success rate was 0.84, with 47.4% of nests successfully hatching all chicks. …”
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Regreening Practices and Effectiveness Evaluation for Rocky Slope Drawdown Zones in Pumped Storage Power Station Reservoirs by YANG Zhi-chao, MA Xiao-xiao, CHANG Shi-ju, TANG Yu-shuang, ZHAO Rui-yi, WAN Dan, ZHANG Qian-zhu

“…Plants exhibited strong resilience in terms of post-submersion recovery, expansion, and colonization, achieving an overall survival rate of 83.2%. Bamboo Willow (Salix sp), Bamboo Willow cuttings (Salix sp), Zhongshan Fir (Taxodium hybrid), Wallich Willow (Salix wallichiana), Chaste Tree (Vitex negundo), Lax-flowered Myricaria (Myricaria laxiflora), Variegated Willow cuttings (Salix variegata), Small Dogwood (Swida paucinervis), and Chinese Distylium (Distylium chinense) all achieved survival rates exceeding 85% and exhibited long-term tolerance to complete submersion. …”
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Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba on parameters in glaucoma: A systematic review. by Julia Prinz, Verena Prokosch, Xiaosha Wang, Yuan Feng, Peter Walter, Matthias Fuest, Filippo Migliorini

“…All clinical studies investigating the efficacy of GBE administration on the intraocular pressure (IOP), the corrected pattern standard deviation (CPSD) and the mean deviation of visual field testing, and heart rate were considered. …”
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Lake Evaporation and Its Effects on Basin Evapotranspiration and Lake Water Storage on the Inner Tibetan Plateau by Liuming Wang, Junxiao Wang, Lachun Wang, Liping Zhu, Xingong Li

“…The spatial pattern of the effect is mainly controlled by α, and the increasing trend of α (0.6%/10 a) also dominated the increasing trend in regional ETB rate (0.30 mm/a) though with large spatial heterogeneity. …”
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Experimental Study on Temperature-time Characteristics of Loess under the Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Cao Xueye, Zhang Eryuan, Bai Xiaopeng, Ji Jiaqiang, Sun Jielong

“…The change pattern of the thawing curve remained consistent across various w, with only a certain extent of influence on the rate of change. …”
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Pharmacoepidemiological analysis of routine management of heart failure patients in the Russian Federation. Part I by Yu. M. Lopatin, S. V. Nedogoda, M. V. Arkhipov, A. S. Galyavich, N. A. Koziolova, N. G. Lozhkina, E. V. Reznik, A. S. Salasyuk, M. Yu. Frolov, A. I. Chesnikova, E. V. Chumachek, L. A. Shpagina

“…There was sufficient follow-up rate, but the extent examinations do not correspond to the recommended one. …”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of Kola nut chewing among secondary school students in Osogbo, Nigeria by Gloria Erinfolami, Akin Oguntuase, Abiola Akinbode, Adebayo Erinfolami, Adekunle Eegunranti, Olawale Ogunsemi

“…The 30-day prevalence rate of kola nut use was 11.2%. The one-year prevalence of kola nut use was 29.1 percent and the lifetime rate was 74.8 percent. …”
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Prevalence, species identification, and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococci in dogs visiting veterinary clinics in Vietnam. by Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Nguyen Vu Thuy Hong Loan, Nguyen Thuy Y Vi, Dao Huyen Tran, Luu Thi Thanh Hang, Sandra Steele, Lam Thanh Nguyen

“…Isolates from diseased dogs exhibited higher antibiotic-resistance rates than those from healthy dogs. Several antibiotic-resistance genes were identified, with aacA-aphD being the most prevalent, followed by tetK, gyrA, mecA, msrA, dfrA, and ermA. …”
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