A comparative macro-anatomic, mechanical and geometric morphometries study on tree and ground squirrel and rat by Hakan Yalçın, Seyit Ali Kayış, Atilla Arslan

“…This study is carried out comparatively on throe rodent species. There were ten matured three squirrels (5 male and 5 female), ten matured ground squirrels (4 male and 6 female), and ten 60 day old rats (5 male and 5 female). …”
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Validation of Mortality Data Sources Compared to the National Death Index in the Healthcare Integrated Research Database by Jamal-Allial A, Sponholtz T, Vojjala SK, Paullin M, Papazian A, Eshete B, Mahmoudpour SH, Verpillat P, Beachler DC

“….), and online obituary data were compared to NDI.Results: Among 40,692 patients, 25,761 (63.3%) had a death date using NDI; the composite algorithm had a sensitivity of 88.9% (95% CI = 88.5%, 89.3%), specificity was 89.1% (95% CI = 88.6%, 89.6%). …”
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Comparative Studies on Trade and Value-Added Trade along the “Belt and Road”: A Network Analysis by Guangjun Sui, Jialing Zou, Shuang Wu, Danling Tang

“…This paper aims to reveal the changing pattern of real trade along the “Belt and Road” by establishing a value-added trade (VAT) network of the “Belt and Road” countries and comparing it with the trade network. Applying a network method, we analyze and compare the structures, characteristics, evolutions, and underlying dynamisms of both networks. …”
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Comparative Exploration of Antioxidant Properties of Alcalase- and Trypsin-Hydrolyzed Porcine By-Products and Their Classification for Industrial Use by Jun Hwang, Woo-Young Son, Eun Ju Jeong, Kyeong-Soo Kim, Eui-Cheol Shin, Dong-Heon Song, Kyung-Woo Lee, Hyun-Wook Kim

“…The hydrolyzates exhibited superior radical scavenging activities compared to the raw materials, although their reducing power remained unaffected or, in some instances, decreased. …”
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What is the Meaning of an Automobile for the Consumer? How Brazilians and Americans Evaluate Cars, a Comparative Model by Breno Giovanni Adaid-Castro, Cláudio Vaz Torres, Thiago Gomes Nascimento

“…Using stepwise regressions to determine which Human Value relates better with each type of judgment and attribution of meaning, two structural models were built comparing the influence of each value in each type of judgment both in the United States of America and Brazil. …”
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Forest restoration efficiency: A comparative analysis of collectively vs. individually managed forests in Nepal by Sony Baral, Saurav Lamichhane, Bir B. Khanal Chhetri, Bikash Adhikari, Kalyan Gauli, Rebecca M Ford

“…However, its impact on the livelihoods of households with varying socio-economic characteristics remains poorly understood, particularly in comparison to individually managed forests of similar type and government ownership. This study compares net income from collectively managed forests with that from comparable individually managed forests, examining the socio-economic factors that influence net income in both restored forest types. …”
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Applying Fuzzy Logic to Comparative Distribution Modelling: A Case Study with Two Sympatric Amphibians by A. Márcia Barbosa, Raimundo Real

“…We modelled the distributions of two toads (Bufo bufo and Epidalea calamita) in the Iberian Peninsula using the favourability function, which makes predictions directly comparable for different species and allows fuzzy logic operations to relate different models. …”
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Mineral supplementation by artificial salt licks is comparatively effective as natural salt licks for Malaysian mammals by Nor Bazilah Razali, Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Farah Ayuni Farinordin, Mohd Izzat-Husna Ahmad Zaini, Siti Hajar Atiqah Razali, Pazil Abdul Patah, Shahril Mod Husin, Mohamed Shah Redza Hussein, Shukor Md Nor

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Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between Poverty and Religion in Iran: A Comparative Study within the Country by Mohammadreza Taleban

“…Given this choice, the study employed a within-country comparative method, utilizing collective data to quantitatively compare the provinces of Iran. …”
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A Comparative Study of Two Anesthetic Agents Thiopentone Sodium and Propofol in Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy by Sanagapalli S. V. L. Manasa, E. Ananda Reddy, V. Harshitha, Velama Pooja Prasanna, Chennuru Kavya Lekha, Javangula Swetha Krishna

“…Methods: This was a comparative study done in Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India. …”
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Various Disinfectants for Extracted Human Teeth - A Comparative Study by Himanshu Srivastava, Sameera Mohd Rehman Qureshi, Chintu Kumar Singh, Santoshkumar Pandurang Mastud, Amit Handa, Manish Kumar Shukla

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Comparative Efficacy of Esketamine vs Sufentanil with Propofol for Sedation in EUS: A Randomized, Controlled Study by Liu C, Wang Y, Yin Y, Wang P, Ji X, Sun J, Zhao S, Jia Y, Liu S, Zhou Z

“…In addition, the lowest SPO2 during the operation, occurrence rate of airway intervention, and management of airway obstruction were significantly different (P < 0.05). Compared to the sufentanil group, the induction time of sedation in the esketamine group was shorter, and the hemodynamics were more stable (P < 0.05). …”
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Effects of a narrative medicine program on empathic ability of dental students: a comparative study by Chufang Liao, Ting Zhong, Mengxue Xu, Yingzhi zhan, Xiangning Liu

“…This study aims to analyze the effects of NM on dental students’ empathic ability and explore the correlation between empathic ability and academic performance. Methods A comparative study was conducted at Jinan University, China, during 2023 to 2024 year. …”
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Towards inclusive and sustainable strategies in smart cities: A comparative analysis of Zurich, Oslo, and Copenhagen by Oluwadamilola A. Oyadeyi, Olajide O. Oyadeyi

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Comparative Study of Statistical Distributions in Electromigration-Induced Failures of Al/Cu Thin-Film Interconnects by M. I. Loupis, J. N. Avaritsiotis, G. D. Tziallas

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Detecting Subtle Shifts: Comparing SME Performance Drivers Pre and During the Covid-19 Pandemic by Soza Sydney Simango, Helper Zhou

“…The Difference in Difference (DID) technique was employed due to its ability to isolate the impact of the pandemic on firm performance by comparing pre- and post-Covid-19 features. As expected, the results showed that the pandemic negatively impacted South African tourism SMEs. …”
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Climate Change Adaptation Strategies by Indonesian Vegetable Farmers: Comparative Study of Organic and Conventional Farmers by Irham Irham, Irma Audiah Fachrista, Masyhuri Masyhuri, Any Suryantini

“…Some experts believe that organic agriculture is more adaptable compared to conventional agriculture. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to assess organic and conventional farmers’ perception and adaptation to climate change and analyse the factors that influence such decisions. …”
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Comparative analysis of acids and temperatures in gelatin extraction from the skin of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) by Vicky Prajaputra, Sri Agustina, Nadia Isnaini, Agillia Nabila, Hikma Kasih Margolang, Sahra Apriani, Siti Maqfirah

“…The extraction process is influenced by factors like acid type and temperature, which impact both yield and quality. This study aimed to compare the effects of citric acid and acetic acid, at two temperatures (50°C and 60°C), on the gelatin extracted from yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) skin. …”
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Comparative assessment of antibacterial effect of two types of laser and their effect on morphology and mineral content of dentin by Soha Adel Abdou, Haythem S Moharrum, Elsayed Abdallah Eltayeb

“…So the aim of the study was to compare the antibacterial effect of Erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser and diode laser 980 nm alone and in combination with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm and also compare their effect on the morphology and mineral content of root canal dentin by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis. …”
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Rationality of the FIGO2023 staging for early-stage endometrial cancer, compared with the FIGO2009 staging by Yiqin Wang, Jianliu Wang, Xingchen Li, Aoxuan Zhu, Yangyang Dong

“…Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to compare for prognostic differentiation. Cox regression was used to identify potential prognostic indicators.Results A total of 81 patients underwent staging shifts, all stage elevation. …”
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