Whole-local mechanical analysis and application of long-distance oil and gas pipelines considering dents caused by loading by Yanke Shi, Xinyang Zhang, Leige Xu, Yanjun Chang

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Determinants of food insecurity among Syrian refugee women and their coping strategies by Kübra Esin, Feride Ayyıldız

“…Results It was found that 28% of the women who participated in the study had food security, 35% had mild, 24% had moderate, and 13% had severe food insecurity. In the group with food insecurity, age, number of children in the family, and average body mass index (BMI) were higher, while education and income level were lower (p < 0,05). …”
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Improved early postoperative cognition in elderly gastrointestinal patients: a randomized controlled trial on the role of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block by Ruyue Xue, Yuexian Li, Mei Zhan, Lin Yang, Defeng Sun

“…MDA levels were notably lower on postoperative day three in the SGB group (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Differences in Sexual Function Between Trimesters During Pregnancy: An Observational Study by Sunullah Soysal, Abdullah Sarioz, Umran Kilincdemir Turgut, Gokce Anik Ilhan, Yusuf Arman, Begum Yildizhan, Tanju Pekin

“…RESULTS: Total index of female sexual function and quality, satisfaction, orgasm, and c.sensation sub-domain scores were lowest in the third trimester. Older age, lower level of education, and lower level of income negatively affected total index of female sexual function scores. …”
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MSVPWM Based-SAPF For Harmonic Mitigation in The Distribution Network Under Unbalanced Condition by Haider Muhamad Husen, Salar Ahmed Qadir

“…Unbalanced input source voltages generate extra current harmonics in addition to non-linear loads which distorts the power quality in the entire power systems. Three-phase multi-level neutral point clamped (NPC) converter based shunt active harmonic filter (SAHF) are used as a solution to overcome problems due to current harmonics. …”
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AN APPRAISAL OF NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY THRUST FROM 1960-2023 by SUNNY MENE PIATE, EMMANUEL SUNDAY, BARILEDUM KIA

“…The study adopted three theoretical frameworks, the decision-making model, the power approach and the linkages theory in the analysis of the discourse.  …”
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Selection of electrochemical and electrical energy storage systems for off-grid renewable energy mini-grids: A review by Isaac Gwayi, Sarah Paul Ayeng’o, Cuthbert Z.M. Kimambo

“…Application of electrochemical energy storage systems (ESSs) in off-grid renewable energy (RE) mini-grids (REMGs) is crucial to ensure continuous power supply. These storage systems face accelerated degradation due to fluctuations in demand and supply power of the system. …”
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Review of Spot Electricity Price Prediction Studies Based on Machine Learning Methods by JIA Heping, GUO Yuchen, MA Qianxin, YANG Zhenglin, ZHENG Yaxian, ZENG Dan, LIU Dunnan

“…As important decision-making information for market participants， spot electricity prices are crucial for auxiliary decision-making in the spot market， market operation monitoring， and risk management. The rapid development of machine learning methods provided a feasible approach for electricity price prediction. …”
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A case–control study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to evaluate the effects of human papilloma virus on bone health in women by Xiang Li, Guangjun Jiao, Yunzhen Chen

“…Abstract Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and osteoporosis (OP) are global health concerns, with higher prevalence observed in women compared to men. However, the impact of HPV infection on bone health remains uncertain. …”
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Design and Construction of a Solar Installation System for a Reading Room at St. Johns Secondary School Ikumba. by Turyashemererwa, Norbet

“…The battery system acts as a storage of electric power used when sunlight is not available, that's to say, at night. …”
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Access of Women to Higher Education in Uganda: An Analysis of Inequalities, Barriers and Determinants by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…The conceptual framework is derived from literature covering Women in Development, the human capital concept of investment in education, the indirect benefits of educating women, and social theories of gender inequality. …”
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Optimal multiobjective design of an autonomous hybrid renewable energy system in the Adrar Region, Algeria by Abderrahmane Mehallou, Benalia M’hamdi, Abderrahmane Amari, Madjid Teguar, Abdelaziz Rabehi, Mawloud Guermoui, Amal H. Alharbi, El-Sayed M. El-kenawy, Doaa Sami Khafaga

“…Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) within a microgrid (MG) play an important role in delivering energy to rural and off-grid areas and avoiding potential power outages. …”
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Use of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Prashant Motiram Mulawkar, Pankaj N. Maheshwari, Vineet Gauhar, Sumeet Gopal Agrawal, Taofiq Olayinka Mohammed, Abhishek Gajendra Singh, Gopal Ramdas Tak, Utsav Shailesh Shah, Deepali Parthsarthi Shukla, Deepali Mamankar

“…The total testosterone (TT) levels were comparable in users and naïve populations at baseline, 3 months and 6 months after stopping, but at 1 year, TT values were lower in AAS users. Sperm concentration in AAS users and naïve population was similar, but sperm motility was lower in AAS users. …”
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Exploring offshore wind’s potential to enhance energy security in nations with limited land and fuel resources by Kenji Shiraishi, Umed Paliwal, Nikit Abhyankar, Daniel M Kammen, Amol Phadke, Won Young Park

“…This study aims to assess the quality of OSW resources with high temporal and spatial resolution and to elucidate the economically feasible deployment of OSW using advanced power system models with Japan as a case study. First, comprehensive evaluations of OSW resources were performed by integrating a geographic information system (GIS)-based resource assessment with simulated data for hourly resource availability and renewable power plant operation. …”
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Optimization of microwave vacuum drying of pineapples: A three-stage approach by Wei-Mon Yan, Chu-Yu Chen, Bo-Lin Chen, Mohammad Amani, Liang-Han Chien, Wen-Ken Li

“…Initial ANOVA identified critical factors, including temperature control, microwave power density, vacuum pressure, and carousel speed. …”
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ehealth literacy and health literacy among immigrants and their descendants compared with women of Danish origin: a cross-sectional study using a multidimensional approach among pr... by Claus Thorn Ekstrøm, Richard H Osborne, Sarah Fredsted Villadsen, Hajer Hadi, Israa Ismail, Lars Kayser

“…Non-Western descendants (−0.14, 95% CI −0.31 to 0.02), non-Western (−0.20, 95% CI −0.34 to −0.06) and Western (−0.22, 95% CI −0.39 to −0.06) immigrants had lower adjusted means of this outcome. No differences in motivation to engage with digital services were found for descendants (−0.00, 95% CI −0.17 to 0.17), non-Western (0.03, 95% CI −0.11 to 0.18) or Western (−0.06, 95% CI −0.23 to 0.10) immigrants compared with the mean of the reference (2.85, SD 0.45). …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Task-Oriented Training on Electroencephalography-Based Motor Recovery Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Maryam Zolghadr, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Saeed Talebian, Hassan Haddadzade Niri, Marzieh Yassin

“…This study aims to determine the effect of motor cortical transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) as a top-down approach combined with task-oriented training (TOT) as a bottom-up intervention on changes in electroencephalography (EEG) spectral power in chronic stroke patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty chronic hemiparetic stroke survivors were randomly assigned to receive real or sham stimulation targeting the primary motor cortex (C3/C4) at 2 mA for 20 minutes and TOT daily over 15 sessions. …”
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