Development and Formulation of the Experimental Dentifrice Based on Passiflora mollissima (Tumbo) with and without Fluoride Anion: Antibacterial Activity on Seven Antimicrobial Str... by Frank Mayta-Tovalino, Eloy Gamboa, Richard Sánchez, Jorge Rios, Ramín Medina, Martín García, Jhonn Asencios

“…The sample was calculated using the mean comparison formula, obtaining wells (n = 12) for each of the strains evaluated: S. mutans, E. faecalis, Actinomyces, Lactobacillus, C. albicans, S. sanguinis, and S. oralis. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Mechanical Properties of Columnar Jointed Basalt by Shiyi Zhu, Changdi He, Fei Peng, Anchi Shi, Dongyang Yuan, Weikang Zhang

“…The numerical simulation results show that the joint angle of 30° ∼ 60° presents weak antipressure abilities, for the shearing slipping force and interformational sliding are remarkable in them. …”
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A multi-attribute decision-making context for hospital site evaluation using distance measures under complex picture fuzzy soft set environment by Asghar Ali, Khan Khuram Ali, Rahman Atiqe Ur

“…This article proposes a distance formula based on complex picture fuzzy soft sets (CPiFSs) along with related results in its first phase. …”
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Experimental Study on Groutability of Sand Layer concerning Permeation Grouting by Yan-Xu Guo, Qing-Song Zhang, Lian-Zhen Zhang, Ren-Tai Liu, Xin Chen, Yan-Kai Liu

“…The proposed alternative empirical formula to estimate the groutability of sand layer will help predict the groutability of sand layer with a higher degree of accuracy, which can provide a certain reference for engineering.…”
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Back Analysis of Rock Hydraulic Fracturing by Coupling Numerical Model and Computational Intelligent Technology by Shaojun Li, Hongbo Zhao, Xiating Feng, Quan Jiang, Qiancheng Sun

“…The in situ stress is determined using the proposed method and the results are compared with those of the classic breakdown formula. …”
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Evolution Mechanism of Thickly Sticky Loose Layered Arch Structure and Prediction Method of Initial Ground Fissure Caused by Underground Coal Mining by Yang Yingming, Li Quansheng, Liu Shiliang, Zhang Kai, Zhao Yongqiang, Zhang Guojun, Zhang Weilong, Liu Gang

“…The dynamic evolution of TSLLA structure in 22207 coalface is simulated. The formula for the limit height of TSLLA is derived. …”
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Reference Intervals of Total Testosterone in Adult Filipino Men by Myrna Buenaluz‐Sedurante, Mark Isaiah K. Co, Daryl Jade T. Dagang, Racquel G. Bruno, Annie Jane N. Sarmiento, Michael L. Tee

“…Results. The reference range of total testosterone is 7.33–53.01 nmol/L. …”
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Research on Fault Feature Extraction Method Based on NOFRFs and Its Application in Rotor Faults by Yang Liu, Yulai Zhao, Jintao Li, Fangquan Xi, Shuanghe Yu, Ye Zhang

“…Both simulation and experimental results verify the validity and practicability of the new index. …”
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Damped Iterative Explicit Guidance for Multistage Rockets with Thrust Drop Faults by Zongzhan Ma, Chuankui Wang, Zhi Xu, Shuo Tang, Ying Ma

“…A numerical simulation was conducted in single- and multistage mission scenarios by gradually reducing the engine thrust to compare the performance of DIEG and PEG. The results show that DIEG has a much larger convergence range than PEG and has fuel optimality similar to that of the optimization method in most fault scenarios. …”
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Application of Support Vector Machine in the Evaluation of Table Tennis Motion Profiles by Zhiqing Zhang, Parvathi Nathan Pazhaya Veedu, Benjamin Halkon, Siaw Meng Chou

“…Different combinations of variables were selected for model input from the same dataset with the outcomes being noted for each. The resulting SVM classification model exhibited good/noteworthy performance ([Formula: see text]% accuracy) in distinguishing racket motion between expert and novice players.…”
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Perceptual Analysis of Tone Mapping Operators by Raazia Sosan, M. Hamza Qureshi, M. Zukhruf Bashir, Ahmad Hussain, Naz Islam

“…Our experimental results reveal significant variations in the performance of the evaluated tone mapping operators. …”
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Risk factor analysis for stunting incidence using sparse categorical principal component logistic regression by Anna Islamiyati, Muhammad Nur, Abdul Salam, Wan Zuki Azman Wan Muhamad, Dwi Auliyah

“…The analysis yielded a likelihood ratio value of 144.81 and a chi-square statistic value of 11.07, indicating that all factors included in the model are statistically significant. The results highlight that medical history, inadequate complementary feeding, formula feeding, lack of complementary feeding programs, and lack of iron supplementation for mothers are highly associated with the risk of stunting in toddlers. …”
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Assessing Customer Needs Using a Hybrid Technique Including QFD and DEMATEL in Fuzzy Conditions (Case Study: Service Company RAZI Industrial Town: Industrial Town Corporation Isfah... by Seyed Mohammad Reza Davoodi, Mohammad Ebrahim Khatami

“…The statistical population of this research includes service companies in Razi industrial town. Using Cochran's formula, 120 companies were selected as a sample, and a needs prioritization questionnaire was sent to them.Findings: Based on the research results, the company identified 64 needs, and drinking water was the company's priority. …”
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Analytical Study on Inherent Properties of a Unidirectional Vibrating Steel Strip Partially Immersed in Fluid by J. Li, X.H. Guo, J. Luo, H.Y. Li, Y.Q. Wang

“…The effect of fluid on vibrations of the strip may be equivalent to added mass of the strip. The math formula of added mass can be obtained from kinematic boundary conditions of the strip-fluid interfaces. …”
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qDATA - an R application implementing a practical framework for analyzing quantitative real-time PCR data by Adrian Ionascu, Alexandru Al. Ecovoiu, Mariana Carmen Chifiriuc, Attila Cristian Ratiu

“…We also propose a qRT-PCR data analysis framework that depends on performing exhaustive ΔCt calculations within discrete biological replicates (BRs) and subsequently using the Livak formula for the complete sets of available data. These prerequisites arguably lead to an improved data analysis and statistical relevance. …”
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EFL Teachers' Creativity and L2 Learners' Academic Attainment: The Moderating Role of Teaching Experience by Elnaz Zariholhosseini, Sajad Shafiee, Omid Tabatabaee

“…The results confirmed the beneficial relationship between the creativity of experienced and novice instructors and students' academic performance. …”
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Real-time dose prediction for Artemis missions by Hu Shaowen, Barzilla Janet E., Núñez Marlon, Semones Edward

“…This is based on a flux-dose formula identified from comparing UMASEP-100 results with transport calculation for the events during 1994–2013 and validated with events outside that period. …”
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Decoction of Yougui Wan combined with Wuzi Yanzong Wan ameliorates thin endometrium in a mouse model by Xiaohong Zhou, Jun Xiang, Aifang Su

“…The remaining thin endometrium mice were mated with male mice, and the number of embryos implanted in the different groups was calculated.Results A high dose of DYWWYW effectively ameliorated the injury of endometrium caused by 95% ethanol. …”
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Effect of high-quality nursing interventions on the quality of life and cardiac index in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with drug-eluting stents: a randomized trial study by Zeinab Abdollahifar, Mahdi Karimyar Jahromi, Khatereh Dehghani, Mohammad Ali Montaseri

“…Quality of life and Cardiac Index were measured by cardiac index calculation formula and the McNew Cardiac Quality Questionnaire, respectively. …”
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Exploring the impact of adenoid obstruction on the human nasal airflow through parallel computational fluid dynamics by Zhengzheng Yan, Xinhong Wang, Rongliang Chen

“…The three‐dimensional, incompressible Navier‐Stokes equations were discretized employing a stabilized P1−P1 finite element method on unstructured meshes, along with an implicit second‐order backward differentiation formula. The numerical solution was obtained using a Newton‐Krylov‐Schwarz algorithm‐based parallel solver. …”
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