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The assessor-blinded, parallel-design, quasi-randomized study (alternating allocation) aimed to determine the effects of the six-step method on postoperative numbers of oral bacteria, periodontal status, and atrial fibrillation (AF) among inpatients...

In this paper, we develop an explicit symmetric six-step method for the numerical solution of second-order initial value problems (IVPs) with oscillating solutions. The proposed method is phase-fitted and incorporates a free coefficient as a paramete...

A new six-step block method for solving second order initial value problems of ordinary differential equations is proposed using interpolation and collocation strategies. In developing this method, the power series adopted as an approximate solution...

Derivative-free iterative methods are useful to approximate the numerical solutions when the given function lacks explicit derivative information or when the derivatives are too expensive to compute. Exploring the convergence properties of such metho...

We introduce the notion of the reduct of soft contexts, which is a special notion of a consistent set for soft contexts. Then, we study its properties and show that this notion is well explained by the two classes, $1^0$ and $2^0$ , of ind...

In industries dealing with motor drive systems, the use of real-time simulators for validating control codes is becoming increasingly mandatory. This is particularly essential for systems with advanced control codes or complex microcontroller unit (M...

Background: This case report describes whether a female civil servant who developed bilateral ulnar neuropathy can be classified as having an occupational disease. Methods: The Dutch six-step protocol for the assessment and prevention of occupational...

_D-Glucopyranose-derived and _L-idopyranose-derived piperidine nitrones were synthesized in good overall yields through six-step reaction sequence starting from readily available 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose. The method is efficient and could...

The quest for accurate and more efficient methods for solving periodic/oscillatory problems is gaining more attention in recent time. This paper presents the construction and implementation of a family of exponentially-fitted Obrechkoff methods using...

When performing weak flux control to drive a permanent-magnet synchronous motor at high speed, the efficiency is lowered because the copper loss increases as the negative D-axis current increases. In addition, if the overmodulation index is slightly...

This work presents the construction and implementation of a two-parameter exponentially fitted Taylor method suitable for solving ordinary differential equations that possess oscillatory or periodic behaviour. The methodology is based on a six-step a...

This paper analyzes control strategies for induction motors in railway applications. The paper will focus on drives operating with a low switching to fundamental frequency ratio and in the overmodulation region or six-step operation, as these are the...

Because of the continuous interest in ferrocene chemistry, there is a sustained demand for various ferrocenic building blocks, especially small molecules with useful chemical functional groups, sometimes containing multiple groups. Our interest in fe...

Phase-shift profilometry (PSP) holds great promise for high-precision 3D shape measurements. However, in the case of measuring moving objects, as PSP requires multiple images to calculate the phase, the movement of the object causes artifacts in the...

Offshore wind farm integration schemes based on diode rectifier unit (DRU) enhance economic efficiency and operational reliability, yet simultaneously introduce considerable harmonic distortion. This paper first establishes an accurate equivalent mod...

The use of multiple drugs is often referred to as polypharmacy, although this term has not been precisely defined. Frequently, drugs are used unwisely in multiple combinations increasing the risk of adverse reactions, or for the long-term prevention...

This paper presents a method to extend the DC bus utilization on an induction motor (IM) by using a combination of Space-Vector Modulated Direct Torque Control (DTC–SVM) and conventional DTC. The scheme proposed in this paper exploits the advan...

Product service system (PSS) design has drawn much attention in the last decade and is expected to be affected by the fast-growing application of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. This study proposes a six-step design method by extending visual...

Forecasting macroeconomic variables is essential to macroeconomics, financial economics, and monetary policy analysis. Due to the high dimensionality of the macroeconomic dataset, it is challenging to forecast efficiently and accurately. Thus, this s...

A [O,N] bidentate π-expanded ligand system, (E)-1-(n-octylimino)methylpyren-2-ol (2), was newly synthesized via a six-step synthesis from pyrene. The ligand 2 reacts with [PtCl₂(PhCN)₂] in chlorobenzene and the presence of a base at reflux for 2 h...

New technologies have major effects on the profitability of companies and the economic growth of society. If appropriate technologies can be routinely selected, then it is possible to achieve sustainability at a company level. Knowledge management (K...

The fusion of automotive and metaverse, the vehicular metaverse, is considered the next Internet revolution, bridging physical and virtual spaces. Innovation in the vehicular metaverse requires a bold visionary design while addressing real-world need...

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the compliance of mental health clinicians in applying the Zero Suicide (ZS) approach to their clinical practice in a rural and regional health community setting. Methods: A retrospective clinical audit of...

The transition to environmentally friendly mobility inevitably requires users to use sustainable modes of transport. Rapid urbanization, along with the growing demand for efficient, inclusive, and ecological transport systems, has highlighted the urg...

This study proposes a novel method for facilitating product design that persuades users to have more bodily movements for both health and energy harvesting by using concepts of case-based reasoning. A domain knowledge model for case-based reasoning i...

The total synthesis of two new marine natural products, (±)-marinoaziridine B 7 and (±)-N-methyl marinoaziridine A 8, was accomplished. The (±)-marinoaziridine 7 was prepared in a six-step linear sequence with a 2% overall yield....

Data complexity directly affects the dynamics of complex systems, which in turn influences the accuracy and robustness of forecasting models. However, the load data exhibit complex features such as self-similarity, long-term memory, randomness, and c...

This study proposes a conceptual framework that aims to gain insight into the integration of the sustainable development goals (SDG) within the Norwegian salmon value chain (NSVC). The proposed framework was developed by applying the systems engineer...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore parents’ lived experiences raising children with developmental disabilities (DDs), examine their emotional and physical challenges, and investigate the role of interdisciplinary support in stren...

The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out globally. High and ongoing public uptake of the vaccine relies on health and social care professionals having the knowledge and confidence to actively and effectively advocate it. An internationally relevant,...

Atrazine (2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine CAS: 1912-24-9) is a widely used herbicide that has been connected to a variety of negative human health and environmental effects. Various bacterial strains utilize a six-step enzyme cascad...

Regenerative design (RD) is an approach to creating positive change in the built environment rather than reducing its negative impacts. RD focuses its design work on improving the relationship between humans, places, and ecosystems. It also proposes...

In the province of Quebec, Canada, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in manufactured timber construction seeking to expand their market must necessarily go beyond the local trade. By exporting their products and manufactured building sections to an...

This article presents the state of the art of Lean principles applied in Emergency Departments through a systematic literature review. Our article extends previous work found in the literature to respond to the following questions: (i) What research...

This research addresses the issues of weak anti-disturbance ability, fast response, and incompatibility of overshoot in the control process of brushless DC motors (BLDCs). A six-step commutation control method based on second-order active disturbance...

The present study aims to create groups of symmetrical autonomous metro lines that are united by common features. An integrated six-step methodology which proposes a new aggregated approach for multi-criteria evaluation of fully autonomous metro syst...

Data-driven models have recently proved to be a very powerful tool to extract relevant information from different kinds of datasets. However, datasets are often subject to multiple anomalies, including the loss of important parts of entries. In the c...

Introduction: Sexually minoritized men in the East, Horn, and Central Africa continue to flee from their countries, because of actual or feared persecution, to neighboring Kenya to seek protection and safety. However, there is limited research on the...

Background/Objectives: Regular consumption of dietary fiber (DF) has been associated with non-communicable disease prevention and health benefits. As a result, having the ability to quickly and correctly estimate DF intake would allow the identificat...

Farming systems are complex and include a variety of interacting biophysical and technical components. This complexity must be taken into account when designing farming systems to improve sustainability, but more methods are needed to be able to do s...

This study analyses the dimensions of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on why a significant portion of the UK population demonstrates a higher level of trust in AI compared to humans. Conducted through a mixed-methods approach, this st...

Background: Gender-based violence has serious health impacts on survivors and is perpetuated by cultural norms, patriarchy, and traditional values. This study explored women’s (survivors) views, attitudes and the impact of gender-based violence...

This study presents a novel approach to the end-of-line (EoL) quality inspection of brushless DC (BLDC) motors by implementing a deep learning model that combines MEL diagrams, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and bidirectional gated recurrent un...

Maternal deaths remain a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries. Implementation of maternal and perinatal deaths surveillance and response (MPDSR) is vital to reduce preventable deaths. The study aimed to assess implementatio...

Background/Objectives: Athletic identity (AI) is an important part of an elite athlete’s self-concept and can positively impact sports performance, but over-emphasis can lead to potentially negative outcomes. Identity theory suggests that ident...

Urban built-up areas confront significant environmental challenges and growing demand for enhanced residents’ well-being. Prioritizing urban green infrastructure (UGI) interventions is crucial for sustainable urban renewal. We propose a six-ste...

The layout and configuration of urban infrastructure are essential for the orderly operation and healthy development of cities. With the promotion and popularization of new energy vehicles, the modeling and prediction of charging pile usage and alloc...

The sustainability of shallow groundwater systems, pivotal to maintaining ecosystem equilibrium and facilitating the sustainable development of mine sites, is the core of various dynamic indicators in response to mining activity and mining area plann...

The adoption of the UN 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals is a landmark in international sustainability politics. For example, Europe has set ambitious targets to achieve 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. However, numerous...

In order to comprehensively investigate the spatio-temporal dynamics of corrosion evolution under complex pipeline environments and improve the corrosion rate prediction accuracy, a novel framework for corrosion rate prediction based on adaptive mult...