Seasonal Variation In Cataract Surgery: A Myth or Reality? by Shekhar Mankad, Bennet Chacko Mathew, Dhaivat Shah

“…This study aims to analyse if seasonal variation exists and to determine the factors which can help in better planning for optimal utilisation of resources. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on surgeries conducted during 2015-2019, dividing into summer, rainy and winter seasons. 100 patients each, from the winter season and summer season respectively, were asked to fill in a questionnaire to analyse the reason for selection of the particular season for cataract surgery. …”
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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Kenneth S. Adeyemi, Lateef Olabisi Adedeji

“…The results of both system dynamic panel Generalized Methods of Moment (GMM) estimator and Toda and Yamamoto (1995) granger non-causality model showed that equity capital significantly and positively affects return on assets (ROA) while leverage ratio significantly but negatively impacts on return on assets (ROA). …”
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging of cortical changes in a low-grade glioma patient by Šveljo Olivera, Koprivšek Katarina, Lučić Miloš A., Minić Ljubodrag

“…Introduction. New methods for studying brain functions have provided the new insights into human brain. …”
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Patient experiences of internet-based enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for eating disorders by Anne-Charlotte Wiberg, Ata Ghaderi, Thomas Parling, Magdalena Jansson, Elisabeth Welch

“…Conclusions: The study highlighted considerations for designing and implementing ICBT-E, including tailoring content to diverse patient symptoms, managing time demands, and considering motivation and self-discipline when assigning this treatment. While ICBT-E shows promise for the widespread dissemination of treatment for EDs, ongoing evaluation of progress during treatment and timely referral to alternative interventions for non-responders are crucial for optimizing outcomes.…”
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Effects of sandblasting and acid etching on the surface properties of additively manufactured and machined titanium and their consequences for osteoblast adhesion under different s... by Osman Akbas, Amit Gaikwad, Amit Gaikwad, Leif Reck, Nina Ehlert, Nina Ehlert, Anne Jahn, Jörg Hermsdorf, Andreas Winkel, Andreas Winkel, Meike Stiesch, Meike Stiesch, Andreas Greuling

“…However, the as-built surfaces of AM parts often require postprocessing to enhance surface properties for optimal osseointegration.MethodsThis study investigates the effects of varying sandblasting pressures (2 bar vs. 6 bar) and subsequent acid etching (SAE) on the surface properties of additively manufactured and machined titanium (Ti-6Al-4V and commercially pure titanium (cp-Ti), respectively). …”
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Harnessing Scenedesmus parvus and Coccomyxa dispar microalgae for lake water remediation and biofuel potential by Jebrel Abdeljawad Rashd, Mohd Asyraf Kassim, Akrm Mohamed Allzrag, Faisal Aboelkasim Salem Allafi, Marwan Abdulhakim Shaah, Dani Wijaya, Japareng Lalung

“…Lipid extraction using the Soxhlet method identified 70 °C as the optimal temperature for maximum yield, with Scenedesmus parvus producing 24.0 % lipid content and Coccomyxa dispar producing 18 %. …”
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Kajian Perencanaan Strategis Sistem Informasi pada Bisnis Ritel Berbasis Metodologi Ward & Peppard : Studi Kasus PT. Gramedia Asri Media by Christina Deni Rumiarti, Bagas Ryant Setiawan, I Dewa Made Pranata Wiana

“…Furthermore, the method used to analyze the internal environment of IS / TI is the McFarlan Portfolio, while the literature and observation studies are used to conduct analysis of the IT external environment. …”
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Evaluating the operational efficiency of the compact urban medical group in Qiqihar based on the three-stage DEA and Malmquist index model by Ye Xing, Chong Tian, Jiayu Wang, Yanting Liu, Jun Tao, Taoyu Lin, Yan Zhou, Yan Zhou, Yue Wang, Xue Bai

“…Continuous infrastructure improvements remain essential for meeting evolving public healthcare demands while maintaining optimal service delivery standards.…”
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Impact of an emotion management course on emotion regulation， coping strategies， and mental health among first-year university students by NIU Yating, QIAN Ming, ZHOU Jinping, YUAN Qin, XING Xiaoping

“…ObjectiveTo develop an emotion management course and evaluate its effectiveness in improving emotion regulation, coping strategies, and anxiety and depression among first-year university students, so as to provide a basis for colleges to optimize mental health education courses.MethodsUsing a multi-stage cluster random sampling method, five classes of first-year students (n=169) from a university were randomly selected as participants, with three classes assigned to the experimental group (n=102) and two classes to the control group (n=67). …”
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Accuracy of Imaging Scoring Indexes in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease Patients by Goran Hauser, Goran Palčevski, Barbara Čandrlić, Pero Hrabač, Damir Miletić

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> SBCE is a reliable, non-invasive tool for diagnosing and monitoring pediatric CD, comparable to MRE. While SBCE offers higher resolution for mucosal evaluation, it requires additional expertise for optimal interpretation. …”
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Faults Detection and Diagnosis of a Large-Scale PV System by Analyzing Power Losses and Electric Indicators Computed Using Random Forest and KNN-Based Prediction Models by Yasmine Gaaloul, Olfa Bel Hadj Brahim Kechiche, Houcine Oudira, Aissa Chouder, Mahmoud Hamouda, Santiago Silvestre, Sofiane Kichou

“…The results demonstrate that this innovative method offers an efficient, scalable solution for real-time fault detection, enhancing the reliability of large PV systems while reducing maintenance costs.…”
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Validasi dan Perbandingan Metode QuEChERS EN 15662:2008 dan AOAC 2007.01 untuk Analisis Residu Pestisida pada Kentang (Solanum tuberosum L.) Menggunakan LC-MS/MS by Cantikha Fortuna Yesan, Andi Nuraliyah, Andi Nuraliyah, Lisa Adhani, Lisa Adhani

“…Validation results showed that the QuEChERS EN 15662:2008 method was optimal for dimethoate and methidathion analysis, while QuEChERS AOAC 2007.01 was better for dimethoate but less sensitive for methidathion. …”
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Real-Time Series Arc Fault Detection and Appliances Classification in AC Networks Based on Competing Convolutional Kernels by Francesco Ferracuti, Riccardo Felicetti, Luca Cavanini, Patrick Schweitzer, Andrea Monteriu

“…This article presents a method to detect and classify series arc faults affecting domestic AC electrical circuits by the analysis of electric current time series data, based on the HYDRA (HYbrid Dictionary-Rocket Architecture) algorithm, a fast dictionary method for time series classification employing competing convolutional kernels. …”
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Advancements in osteoblast sourcing, isolation, and characterization for dental tissue regeneration: a review by Venkata Suresh Venkataiah, Deepak Mehta, Mohammad Fareed, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…Sources were reviewed based on yield, anatomical relevance, and accessibility, while isolation methods were compared to assess their impact on cell behavior and phenotype retention. …”
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A Model Developed for Predicting Uniformity of Kyphoplasty Balloon Wall Thickness Based on the Orthogonal Test by Guanghui Dai, Qingqing Zhang, Guobao Jin

“…In this paper, 16 sets of orthogonal test schemes were studied by selecting four main parameters such as forming temperature, forming pressure, stretching distance, and holding time of stretch blow molding process based on the L16(44) Taguchi method orthogonal table. The statistical analysis showed that the forming temperature was an utmost parameter on the uniformity, while an optimal scheme was obtained and an optimal balloon with the uniformity of 95.86% was formed under the scheme. …”
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Investigation on Broadening Compressor Surge Margin by Using Active Magnetic Bearing by Yingzhe Lin, Gen Bai, Yunkai Huang, Jin Zhou, Xudong Guan, Jiyong Dong

“…For every 1% rise in CR, the surge margin would improve by 7.8%. A control method of changing the reference suspension position according to the optimal efficiency fitting model is proposed. …”
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MultS-ORB: Multistage Oriented FAST and Rotated BRIEF by Shaojie Zhang, Yinghui Wang, Jiaxing Ma, Jinlong Yang, Liangyi Huang, Xiaojuan Ning

“…The proposed method preserves all the advantages of the traditional ORB algorithm while significantly improving feature matching accuracy under illumination-induced blurring. …”
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Enhanced Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Using Multimodal Deep Learning and Singular Spectrum Analysis by Yunhang Wang, Hongwei Wang, Ruoyang Bai, Yuxin Shi, Xicong Chen, Qingang Xu

“…Based on this, a recursive gated convolutional neural network (RGCNN) is designed to process the STFT image data, while a 1D convolutional neural network (1DCNN) is specifically optimized for training with time series data. …”
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Effects of anhydrous low-temperature storage on the post-capture survival, bacterial counts and meat quality of Hong Kong oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis by Chun-Sheng Liu, Qing-Song Hu, Ling-Xiang Bao, Xin Hong, Yi Yang, Ai-Min Wang

“…This study comprehensively evaluated the freshness and quality changes of Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) during anhydrous low-temperature storage through a multi-indicator method. The results revealed that TVB-N and MDA levels showed significant increase after nine days of storage, while pH and surface color remained stable. …”
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Development and mechanism study of functional fermentation media for reducing alkaloid content in cigar tobacco leaves by Wanrong Hu, Li Liu, Jiabao Zhang, Quanwei Zhou, Zhongrong Jiang, Yun Jia, Qianying Zhang, Dongliang Li

“…Conclusions The specialized media developed in this study represent an innovative approach to optimizing cigar tobacco fermentation. This method utilizes unique raw materials and bioactive compounds to coordinate microbial activity, reduce alkaloid level, enhance aroma components, and improve sensory attributes. …”
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