Exploring open education resources for teaching pre-reading in the intermediate phase by Marina Burger, Duduzile P. Zwane, Debbie A. Sanders, Kim C. Miller-Weber

“…Background: In South African primary schools, reading is central to curriculum delivery, with a structured three-step process: pre-reading, while-reading and post-reading. Many learners struggle with reading comprehension, which affects their academic performance. …”
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Investigating the contributing factors of crashes on interstate bridges in Louisiana using latent class clustering and association rule mining by M. Ashifur Rahman, Elisabeta Mitran, Julius Codjoe, Kofi K. Ampofo-Twumasi

“…Utilizing the LCC method, the research identifies four optimal clusters in bridge crashes, characterized by attributes such as ′4-lane′, ′6-lane′, ′single-vehicle crashes′, and ′unknown driver′. …”
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DECISION MAKING ANALYSIS OF MAINTENANCE STRATEGY TO RESPOND CHF 6 AND CHF 7 OPERATIONS by Gito Wijaya, Pri Hermawan

“…The maintenance department must develop new strategy to optimize its performance in maintaining the existing 5 CHF systems while also preparing to accommodate the addition of CHF 6 & CHF 7 in 2026.  …”
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Biostimulant Extracts Obtained from the Brown Seaweed <i>Cystoseira barbata</i> Enhance the Growth, Yield, Quality, and Nutraceutical Value of Soil-Grown Tomato by Yagmur Arikan-Algul, Hande Mutlu-Durak, Umit Baris Kutman, Bahar Yildiz Kutman

“…The observed effects were strongly influenced by the extraction method, which alters the extract composition. Extracts from sustainably sourced <i>C. barbata</i> may contribute to improved productivity and quality in horticulture; however, further research is needed to enable the standardized production of <i>C. barbata</i>, optimize biostimulant formulations, and validate their effectiveness under field conditions.…”
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Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of a Deep Learning-Based Reconstruction for Accelerated Cardiac Cine Imaging by Junjie Ma, Xucheng Zhu, Suryanarayanan Kaushik, Eman Ali, Liangliang Li, Kavitha Manickam, Ke Li, Martin A. Janich

“…It also provides a feasible approach for thoroughly evaluating the deep learning-based method.…”
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Analysis of inlet temperature, pressure, and channel design effect on cryogenic methane evaporation in minichannel PCHEs by Nyein Nyein Aye, Withun Hemsuwan, Chalothorn Thumthae

“…Nucleate boiling dominated at 0.1 MPa, while convective boiling occurred at higher pressures (0.7–1 MPa). …”
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Detecting Planting Holes Using Improved YOLO-PH Algorithm with UAV Images by Kaiyuan Long, Shibo Li, Jiangping Long, Hui Lin, Yang Yin

“…Furthermore, the ATSS label allocation method is employed to optimize sample allocation and enhance detection effectiveness. …”
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Laboratory and numerical investigation of cutting tool performance using a new small-scale linear cutting machine by Hamid Chakeri, Amin Maleki, Hadi Shakeri, Mohammad Darbor, Hamid Mousapour

“…Additionally, all laboratory tests were numerically modeled using the finite element method under identical boundary conditions. Results indicated that Basalt-1, due to its high porosity, required the highest specific energy, while softer rocks like travertine-1 exhibited the lowest. …”
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Lubricating Grease Thickness Classification of Steel Wire Rope Surface Based on GEMR-MobileViT by Ruqing Gong, Yuemin Wang, Fan Zhou, Binghui Tang

“…Proper surface lubrication with optimal grease thickness is essential for extending steel wire rope service life. …”
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Seismic Response Analysis of Nuclear Island Structures Considering Complex Soil–Pile–Structure Dynamic Interaction by Xunqiang Yin, Junkai Zhang, Min Zhao, Weilong Yang

“…Meanwhile, an equivalent stiffness–mass principle is established to simplify NI superstructures, while pile group effects are incorporated via a node-coupling scheme within the finite-element framework. …”
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Cultural Symbols Migration and User Perception: Innovation in Chinese-Style Furniture Design by Li Wang, Yu-Han Gong, Sh-Fan Niu, Zhao-Xian Ren

“…The design of Chinese-style furniture (CSF) strives to preserve cultural symbols and aesthetic features while enhancing user experience and emotional resonance. …”
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One-step mass-production of CeO2 nanoparticles embedded in free-standing porous carbon as haloperoxidase mimetic coating to combat biofouling on steel surface by Chao Zhao, Xinyu Wu, Tianqi Cheng, Tsz Yeung Yip, Bo Yuan, Wanqing Dai, Shengpei Zhang, Yuwei Qiu, Jian Lin Chen, Shang-Wei Chou, Yung-Kang Peng

“…Marine biofouling poses significant challenges for maritime industries, leading to increased maintenance costs and ecological disturbances. While Cu-based biocide coatings are effective in combating biofouling, they raise environmental concerns and have limited lifespans. …”
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Research hotspots and emerging trends in MicroRNA therapy for neuropathic pain: a bibliometric analysis (2009–2024) by Yiqiang Zhang, Shushu Chen, Jiangtao Chi, Qinghua Gao, Yujie Li, Huaizhao Wang, Yuanyuan Yu

“…Collectively, miRNAs demonstrate significant potential as innovative NP treatments. While clinical translation of miRNA-based therapies remains a critical research priority, key challenges persist in optimizing target specificity (particularly sequence homology discrimination among miRNA isoforms) and ensuring biocompatibility of delivery platforms.…”
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Biological necrectomy and vacuum-therapy in complex treatment of decompensated chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities by V. I. Rusyn, V. V. Korsak, O. A. Nosenko, V. V. Rusyn, S. S. Kalinich

“…To improve the results of treatment in patients, suffering decompensated forms of chronic venous insufficiency (CHVI) of the lower extremities, using introduction of biological necrectomy and vacuum-therapy in combination with complex of optimal surgical interventions, depending on state of venous hemodynamics of the lower extremities. …”
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Is selective hospitalist–orthopedic surgeon co-management based on the Charlson comorbidity index useful in peri-operative care of total hip arthroplasty? by Kazuhiko Sonoda, Yusuke Kubo, Sanshiro Inoue, Toshihiko Hara

“…This strategy may mitigate peri-operative medical risks while optimizing resource use.…”
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A Novel Transformer-Based Approach for Reliability Evaluation of Composite Systems With Renewables and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by Chiranjeevi Yarramsetty, Tukaram Moger, Debashisha Jena, Veeranki Srinivasa Rao

“…To address these issues, this research presents an advanced mixed-integer linear programming (MILP)-based algorithm for optimizing EV charging. The algorithm prioritizes clean energy utilization through intelligent power allocation strategies while considering cost-revenue trade-offs. …”
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Evaluation of Appropriate Metatarsal Pad Length on Mechanical Parameters of Diabetic Foot Ulcer During Walking by Ebrahim Abdi, Mansour Islami, Mohammad Taghipour, Ali Bakhtiari

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the appropriate length of metatarsal pad and its effect on the reduction of diabetic foot ulcer mechanical parameters while walking.  Methods: Participants were 15 male patients with diabetes mellitus (Mean±SD=63.3±2.01 years). …”
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Gas-Assisted Spray Fabrication of Reticulated TiO₂ Scaffolds for Perovskite Solar Applications by Sana Handor, Andrei Gabriel Tomulescu, Viorica Stancu, Abdelati Razouk, Aurelian Catalin Galca, Lucia Nicoleta Leonat

“…Our results demonstrate that an optimal film thickness promotes better perovskite anchoring, while excessive deposition impedes light transmission and increases sheet resistance. …”
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Large language model-based embodied intelligence task planning: from single-agent to multi-agent by JIA Ziqi, WANG Jianzong, ZHANG Xulong, QU Xiaoyang

“…It also analyzes how these methods combine with reinforcement learning, multimodal perception, and other techniques to optimize the planning process. …”
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APPLICATION OF THE GREEN LEAN SIX SIGMA AND FACTORIAL EXPERIMENTS APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE BOTTLED DRINKING WATER PROCESS by Maria Ulfah, Faula Arina, Lita Riani Hafsha

“…Based on the data, the highest percentage of PT.X 220 ml cup AMDK products in 2022 will reach 7200 products with a defect percentage of 0.5% of the production amount where the production amount exceeds the set limit of 0.5%.The objectives of this research are to determine waste, dominant waste and green waste, determine CTQ, determine the DPMO value and sigma value, determine the factors causing product defects, determine the waste produced, and provide suggestions for improvements to the production process and suggestions for improvements for reduce waste.Problem solving in this research uses the green lean six sigma method and factorial experiments. Based on the results of the seven waste questionnaire, it was found that the dominant waste was defect waste, while the green waste that occurred was water, material and garbage. …”
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