Heterotic loci identified for plant height and ear height using two CSSLs test populations in maize by Hong-qiu WANG, Xiang-ge ZHANG, Hui-li YANG, Yong-qiang CHEN, Liang YUAN, Wei-hua LI, Zong-hua LIU, Ji-hua TANG, Ding-ming KANG

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Proficiency tests for soil analysis services via proximal sensing by Tiago R. Tavares, José A.M. Demattê, Abdul M. Mouazen, Eyal Ben-Dor, Adriano A. Anselmi, Victor Monseff de A. Campos, Budiman Minasny, Sérgio H. Godinho Silva, Sabine Chabrillat, Konstantinos Karyotis, Heitor Cantarella, Cristiano A. Andrade, Maurício R. Cherubin, Hudson W.P. de Carvalho, José Lavres

“…This discussion paper underscores the critical factors that influence predictive performance and stresses the need for proficiency tests tailored to sensor-based techniques. …”
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Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Composite Resins Used in Clear Aligner Attachments by Francesca Gazzani, Denise Bellisario, Chiara Pavoni, Loredana Santo, Paola Cozza, Roberta Lione

“…<b>Background:</b> Attachments are essential components in clear aligner therapy, enhancing retention and improving the predictability of tooth movements. Mechanical and wear properties of the composite resins used for attachment reproduction are critical to maintaining their integrity and shape over time. …”
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Hemodynamic Features in Stenosed Coronary Arteries: CFD Analysis Based on Histological Images by Mahsa Dabagh, Wakako Takabe, Payman Jalali, Stephen White, Hanjoong Jo

“…The computational method may be used as an effective way to predict plaque forming regions in healthy arterial walls.…”
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A New Model to Study Fatigue in Dental Implants Based on Probabilistic Finite Elements and Cumulative Damage Model by María Prados-Privado, José Antonio Bea, Rosa Rojo, Sérgio A. Gehrke, José Luis Calvo-Guirado, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos

“…The maximum principal stress distribution predicted in the cortical and trabecular bone is 32 MPa for external connection and 39 MPa for internal connection. …”
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Probabilistic Fatigue Assessment Based on Bayesian Learning for Wind-Excited Long-Span Bridges Installed with WASHMS by Zhi-Wei Chen, Xiao-Ming Wang

“…A stochastic wind field and subsequently wind-induced forces are introduced into the health monitoring oriented finite element model (FEM) of the bridge to predict the statistics of stress responses in local bridge components. …”
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Research on the Rock Pressure Behavior at Close-Distance Island Working Faces under Deep Goaf by Shoulong Ma

“…The results are consistent with those predicted by numerical simulation. This provides theoretical support for the safe mining of the 120502 isolated island working face in Liuzhuang Mine and, at the same time, provides a reference for the study of similar working faces in other domestic mining areas.…”
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Acoustic Emission Monitoring and Failure Precursors of Sandstone Samples under Various Loading and Unloading Paths by Jie Xu, Jingdong Jiang, Lingling Zuo, Yufeng Gao

“…When the time ratio is greater than 0.8 under higher confining pressures, the fractal values of sandstone samples under unloading paths are rapidly reduced, which can be used to predict rock failure at higher confining pressures.…”
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Pilin antigenic variants impact gonococcal lifestyle and antibiotic tolerance by modulating interbacterial forces. by Isabelle Wielert, Sebastian Kraus-Römer, Thorsten E Volkmann, Lisa Craig, Paul G Higgins, Berenike Maier

“…By combining structural predictions and laser tweezers experiments, we show that the C-terminal region of the pilin is crucial for attraction. …”
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Perforation friction modeling in limited entry fracturing using artificial neural network by Ahmed ElGibaly, Mohamed Abdalla Osman

“…The methodology involves the application of artificial neural network (ANN) to predict the final hydraulic perforation diameter. …”
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Evaluating the effect of non-Newtonian turbulent blood models within a double-stenosed artery by Mohammed Ghalib Al-Azawy

“…Results of normalized axial velocity, turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) and turbulent viscosity ratio (TVR) were evaluated before, through and after the stenosis in order to predict and avoid the real problems that occur from changing the area of the artery. …”
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Corrected Correlation for Turbulent Convective Heat Transfer in Concentric Annular Pipes by Jinping Xu, Zhiyun Wang, Mo Yang

“…A correction factor for the inner-to-outer diameter ratio is proposed to achieve differentiated and accurate predictions for the inner and outer wall surfaces. The results clearly demonstrate the effect of the inner-to-outer diameter ratio on heat transfer.…”
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ENTROPY METHODS IN ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS by O. G. Berestneva, Ya. S. Pekker, S. S. Murzina

“…In addressing this fundamental problem of the primary role belongs to biomedical science, which should not so much to predict the appearance of the disease, how much help to preserve and improve the health of population. …”
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Multiple marginalized identities and internalized HIV stigma among people living with HIV in South Florida: An intersectional approach. by Megan A Jones, Elliott R Weinstein, Steven A Safren

“…The interaction between gender and ethnic marginalization (b = 0.82) and the interaction between age and ethnic marginalization (b = 0.32), predicted significantly higher levels of internalized HIV stigma over and above the main effects of these variables on their own. …”
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Research on parameters optimization of bilateral ring gear blank-holder in thick-plate fine blanking by C.J.Su, X.H.Dong, S.M.Guo, Q.L.Li, T.T.Li

“…This paper establishes 8mm AISI-1020 fine blanking model by DEFORM2D, analysis different ring gear parameters and clearance that are influenced the stress-strain and cross section quality to predict forming defects. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of sub-base materials for road pavements, integrating California bearing ratio and triaxial compression tests for enhanced stability and durability: A syst... by Nkwanzi Lillian, Suliman Badawi Ahmed, Deepa Krishnan, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze

“…While Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) has emerged as a promising tool for predicting material performance, its integration with Triaxial Compression tests remains underexplored. …”
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Investigating burn-out contributors and mitigators among intensive care unit nurses during COVID-19: a focus group interview study by Faisal Masud, Bita A Kash, Farzan Sasangohar, Pratima Saravanan

“…Ten out of the 20 participants exhibited post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PCL-5 score &gt;33). Regarding contributors to burn-out in nurses during the pandemic, five thematic levels emerged—personal, patient related, coworker related, organisational and societal—with each factor comprising several subthemes (eg, emotional detachment from patients, constant need to justify motives to patients’ family, lack of staffing and resources, and politicisation of COVID-19 and vaccination). …”
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Finite element analysis of cardiovascular stent frames: identifying appropriate mesh discretization by Brandon A. Lurie, Stuart Kari, Marc Horner, Christopher A. Basciano, Santhosh Kumar Murugadass, Nuno Rebelo

“…Engineers use finite element analysis (FEA) to predict the deformations, strains, stresses, and resistive forces of metallic stent frames under in vivo, in vitro, and manufacturing-induced loading conditions. …”
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Coping behavior of convicts: towards the potential of social identity theory by D.V. Melnikova, I.B. Bovina, M.G. Debolsky

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Media reporting and respect of human rights in criminal procedure by Mrvić-Petrović Nataša

“…On the basis of findings from monitoring of trials the author argues that incorrect media reporting has negative consequences on the right to fair trial political manipulation of media and biased and sensationalistic reporting are stressed. As a possible solution the author suggests education and restricted access to information during pre-trial procedure.…”
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