Enhancing the quality of low-light images via the coefficient bounds derived for a subclass of Sakaguchi-type function by K. Sivagami Sundari, B. Srutha Keerthi

“…Our method is designed to adapt dynamically to different lighting conditions, ensuring effective image enhancement in both uniformly and non-uniformly illuminated environments. …”
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Particle Collection of Electret Media under Different Filtration Pressures by Zhen Liu, Da-Ren Chen, Qinghe Niu, Desmond Asiedu Mensah, Zhongli Ji

“…It is found that both efficiencies are a function of the filtration pressure (i.e., fiber Kn#) in addition to those parameters already included in existing models. …”
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Closed form solutions of bending Bi-directional functionally graded tapered beams using Euler and Timoshenko theories by Omar K. Omar, Mohammad Alshawabkeh, H. Alkhatib

“…This study focuses on developing closed-form analytical solutions for the bending analysis of bi-directional functionally graded tapered beams, a technically challenging area with limited existing solutions. Employing both Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beam theories, the research provides a step-by-step derivation methodology, validated through detailed formulations and computational tools such as Maple software. …”
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Seasonal Variation and Sources of Elements in Urban Submicron and Fine Aerosol in Brno, Czech Republic by Hana Cigánková, Pavel Mikuška, Jitka Hegrová, Petra Pokorná, Jaroslav Schwarz, Jozef Krajčovič

“…Seasonal differences in the element concentrations in PM1 and PM2.5 were found. Most elements in both aerosol size fractions had a higher concentration in winter or autumn than in summer or spring. …”
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Die verstaan en funksie van die Ou Testament in die kerk (of: kan die kerk klaarkom sonder die Ou Testament?) Deel II by S. D. Snyman

“…In part II it is argued that both the Old and the New Testament should rather be seen as the complete Word of God where both Testaments stand in need of one another. …”
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Demographic Oases in Shrinking Rural Areas: Exploring Trends in Galicia (Spain) and Northern Portugal by Alejandro Otero Varela, Inês Gusman, Carlos Alberto Patiño Romarís

“…Our findings reveal that both regions are intersected by the same Atlantic Urban Axis, where the highest population volumes and densities are concentrated. …”
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Clustering OECD Countries According to Tax Indicators by Selim Tüzüntürk

“…Since the number of clusters was not known a priori, the hierarchical clustering analysis and two-stage clustering methods were used, and the findings of both methods were compared. Research findings show that OECD countries are classified into two meaningful clusters regarding statistically significant tax indicators (goods and services tax, personal income tax, and property tax) for both methods. …”
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Effects of short and long-term exposure to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in indoor environment air on human health: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sedighe Afrasiabi, Marzieh Fattahi Darghlou, Younes Mohammadi, Mostafa Leili

“…The investigation employed both; a systematic review and meta-analysis method. …”
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Prediction the Compaction Properties of Lateritic Soils by Hybrid ANFIS Methods by Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Ha Manh Bui

“…Regarding developed models, the ANFIS model optimized with whale optimization algorithm (WOA) has the best performance than imperialist competitive algorithm (ICA) model in both training and testing phases for predicting γdmax and ωopt.…”
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Analyzing accusation patterns between Hamas and Israel during the Al-Aqsa flood operation by Alaeddin A. Banikalef, Nisreen N. Al-Khawaldeh

“…Abstract This study investigates the accusation strategies utilized by both Israel and Hamas during the Al Aqsa Flood operation. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of heartburn in organized population of administrative centre of Khakasia republic by N. N. Butorin, O. S. Rzhavicheva, O. V. Khomenko, O. V. Shtygashyeva, V. V. Tsukanov

“…At Caucasians tobacco smoking abuse was a risk factor both in men (OR 3,25), and in women (OR 1,71). At Khakases only men (OR 2,79) showed this pattern, but not women (OR 1,31).Conclusion. …”
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Die verstaan en funksie van die Ou Testament in die kerk (of: kan die kerk klaarkom sonder die Ou Testament?) Deel I by S. D. Snyman

“…In part II it is argued that both the Old and the New Testament should rather be seen as the complete Word of God where both Testaments stand in need of one another. …”
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Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment in Uganda A Case of Lango Sub Region, Northern Uganda by Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Charles Edaku, Dennis, Obote

“…Financial services providers, government and other development partners should offer both formal and informal business education training.…”
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Using technology to support effective instruction in early childhood settings by Greg Conderman, Myoungwhon Jung

“…Technology is increasingly becoming a popular and effective instructional tool used by early childhood educators. because of its popularity and potential to increase student learning, this article provides guidelines for early educators regarding the wise and intentional use of technology and offers specific examples of both educational and assistive technologies. …”
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Effect of Reduced Soil pH with Sulfur on Available Soil Phosphorus in High pH Sandy Soils of South Florida by Kelly T. Morgan, Kamal Mahmoud

“… This 3-page fact sheet addresses the effect of moderating soil pH by using sulfur amendments in high pH soils and discusses their relationship to both nutrition and fertilizer management. Written by Kelly T. …”
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Effect of Fertilizer Phosphorus Rate on Tomato and Green Bean Yield and Growth in High pH Sandy Soils of South Florida by Kelly T. Morgan, Kamal Mahmoud

“… This 4-page fact sheet addresses the effect of phosphorus rate on tomato and green bean yield and growth in high pH soils and discusses their relationship to both nutrition and fertilizer management. Written by Kelly T. …”
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Thrips Monitoring in Florida Blueberries by Gary K. England, Elena M. Rhodes, Oscar E. Liburd

“…Liburd, describes techniques for monitoring populations of this key pest of both rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries in Florida. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Coyote by Bethany Rose Wight, Raoul K. Boughton

“…The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive. We hope these factsheets inspire people to investigate wildlife in their own backyard and communities and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in the state of Florida.   …”
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Missed rifampicin and isoniazid resistance by commercial molecular assays by L Richards, F Ismail, J Nel, S V Omar

“…We present a case of occult multidrug-resistant TB where both rifampicin and isoniazid resistance were missed by molecular testing and were only identified by phenotypic testing. …”
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Nogeens: watter kerk vergesél die Groot Trek? by P. J. Strauss

“… It is sometimes argued that the Great Trek of 1835-1840 removed its participants from the Cape Colony, under British control, thereby also taking them out of the congregations of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) based in the Cape. The argument further goes that the church which accompanied the Great Trek was a church independent of the DRC. …”
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