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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0676.v1

mech2d: An Efficient Tool for High-Throughput Calculation of Mechanical Properties for Two-Dimensional Materials

Haidi Wang, Tao Li, Xiaofeng Liu, Weiduo Zhu, Zhao Chen, Zhongjun Li, Jinlong Yang

Subject: Physical Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics Keywords: mechanical properties; 2D materials; high-throughput; DFT.

Online: 21 April 2023 (07:20:16 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0228.v1

High Throughput Phenotyping Approach

Anand Kumar, Prashant Kaushik

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: vegetables; high throughput phenotyping; genomic assisted breeding

Online: 26 April 2022 (06:00:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0044.v1

Research on Electromagnetic Radiation Mechanism During Detonation of Energetic Material

Yuanbo Cui, Deren Kong, Jian Jiang, Shang Gao

Subject: Physical Sciences, Radiation And Radiography Keywords: energetic material; plasma; detonation; electromagnetism; high temperature

Online: 2 March 2022 (10:39:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0151.v1

Multiple-Trait Model through Bayesian Inference Applied to Flood-Irrigated Rice (Oryza sativa L)

Antonio Carlos da Silva Junior, Isabela de Castro Sant’Anna, Marco Antônio Peixoto, Lívia Gomes Torres, Michele Jorge Silva, Weverton Gomes da Costa, Camila Ferreira Azevedo, Plinio César Soares, Cosme Damião Cruz

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Analysis Keywords: high-performance; heritable; multi-environments; credibility interval

Online: 10 February 2022 (11:14:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0330.v1

First Observations of SN 1604 (Kepler's Supernova)

Alessandro De Angelis, selenia broccio

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: Supernova remnants; Stellar evolution; High-energy astrophysics

Online: 22 October 2021 (12:11:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0426.v1

Magnetic Field Alignment, a Perspective in the Engineering of Collagen-Silica Composite Biomaterials

Nicolas Debons, Kenta Matsumoto, Noriyuki Hirota, Thibaud Coradin, Toshiyuki Ikoma, Carole Aimé

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: bionanocomposites; collagen; high magnetic field; silica particles

Online: 15 April 2021 (18:12:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0122.v1

Performance Enhancement Techniques for Patch Antennas of Small Satellites

Zizung Yoon, Mayank Mayank, Enrico Stoll

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: satellite communication, antenna optimization, high gain antenna

Online: 3 March 2021 (09:59:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0104.v1

Chitosan from crabs (Scylla Serrata) Represses Hepato-renal Dysfunctions in Rats via Modulation of CD43 and p53 Expression in High Fat Diet-induced Hyperlipidemia

Regina Ngozi Ugbaja, Kunle Ogungbemi, Adewale Segun James, Peter Folorunsho Ayodele, Olanrewaju Samuel Abolade, Stella Ajamikoko, Eniola Olapeju Atayese, Omowunmi Victoria Adedeji

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Chitosan; Hyperlipidemia; High-fat diet; p53; CD43

Online: 2 March 2021 (16:02:07 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0550.v1

Optical Data Transmission at 44 Tb/s with a Single Integrated Chip Source

Mengxi Tan, Mike Xu, David Moss

Subject: Engineering, Telecommunications Keywords: microcombs; data transmission; filters; high bandwidth; optical

Online: 24 February 2021 (12:59:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202102.0507.v1

Optical Frequency Microcomb Distillation for Super Channel Data Transmission

Chawaphon Prayoonyong, Andreas Boes, Xingyuan Xu, Mengxi Tan, Sai T. Chu, Brent E. Little, Roberto Morandotti, Arnan Mitchell, David J. Moss, Bill Corcoran

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: microcombs, data transmission, filters, high bandwidth, optical

Online: 23 February 2021 (09:49:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0333.v1

ATmospheric LIDar (ATLID): European Space Agency Instrument Ready to Measure Aerosols and Thin Clouds in Atmosphere

João Pereira do Carmo, Geraud de Villele, Kotska Wallace, Alain Lefebvre, Kaustav Ghose, Thomas Kanitz, François Chassat, Bertrand Corselle, Thomas Belhadj, Paolo Bravetti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: LIDAR; UV laser; high spectral resolution; aerosols

Online: 14 December 2020 (13:11:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0111.v1

A Novel Family of Quadrupole-Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers for a Broad Range of Analytical Applications

Jan-Peter Hauschild, Amelia Corinne Peterson, Erik Couzijn, Eduard Denisov, Denis Chernyshev, Christian Hock, Hamish Stewart, Ralf Hartmer, Dmitry Grinfeld, Christian Thoeing, Bastian Reitemeier, Arne Kreutzmann, Oliver Lange, Wilko Balschun, Aivaras Venckus, Sebastian Kanngiesser, Alexander Kholomeev, Gregor Quiring, Frank Czemper, Eloy Wouters, Michael Belford, Mathias Mueller, Jens Grote, Tabiwang N. Arrey, Julia Kraegenbring, Kerstin Strupat, Siegrun Mohring, Catharina Crone, Alexander Harder, Aaron Robitaille, Aaron Gajadhar, Khatereh Motamed, Yang Liu, Daniel Lopez Ferrer, Nicolaie Eugen Damoc, Angela Criscuolo, Kristina Srzentic, Ed George, Charles Yang, Ioanna Ntai, Amanda Souza, Andreas Wieghaus, Alexander Makarov

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Orbitrap mass spectrometry; high resolution; accurate mass

Online: 8 June 2020 (10:17:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0459.v1

Oxidation and Characterization of Low Concentration Gas in High-Temperature Reactor

Jinhua Chen, Guangcai Wen, Song Yan, Xiangyun Lan, Lu Xiao

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: low concentration; gas; reactor; high-temperature oxidation

Online: 29 February 2020 (09:20:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0137.v1

An Efficient and High-Resolution Topology Optimization Method Based on Convolutional Neural Networks

Liang Xue, Jie Liu, Guilin Wen, Hongxin Wang

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematics Keywords: topology optimization; convolutional neural network; high-resolution

Online: 12 October 2019 (03:56:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201903.0126.v4

Developing Bid-Ask Probabilities for High-Frequency Trading

Lester Ingber

Subject: Physical Sciences, Applied Physics Keywords: path integral; financial markets; high-frequency trading

Online: 8 May 2019 (08:47:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201904.0238.v1

Assessment of Residual Feed Intake and Its Relevant Measurements in Two Varieties of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) under High Environmental Temperature

Moataz M. Fathi, Ibrahim Al-Homidan, Tarek A. Ebeid, Ahmed Galal, Osama K. Abou-Emera

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: residual feed consumption; quail; high environmental temperature

Online: 22 April 2019 (11:22:21 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0308.v1

Irradiance Variability Quantification and Small-Scale Averaging in Space and Time: A Short Review

Gerald M. Lohmann

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: irradiance variability, high-resolution measurements, increment statistics

Online: 19 June 2018 (17:10:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201804.0075.v1

High Frequency Acceleration Device Effect on Accelerated Aligner Exchange - A Pilot Study

Thomas Shipley

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: high frequency; acceleration; vibration; orthodontics; tooth movement

Online: 6 April 2018 (10:57:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201803.0080.v1

Are Changes in Physical Work Capacity Induced by High-Intensity Functional Training Related to Changes in Associated Physiologic Measures?

Derek A. Crawford, Nicholas B. Drake, Michael J. Carper, Justin Deblauw, Katie M. Heinrich

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: high-intensity functional training; work capacity; performance

Online: 12 March 2018 (05:33:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.1708.v1

High-Entropy Diborides – Silicon Carbide Composites by Reactive and Non-reactive Spark Plasma Sintering: A Comparative Study

Ekaterina Pakhomova, Giacomo Cao, Roberto Orrù, Sebastiano Garroni, Paolo Ferro, Roberta Licheri

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Ceramics And Composites Keywords: high-entropy borides; silicon carbide; spark plasma sintering; self-propagating high-temperature synthesis; resistance to oxidation; fracture toughness

Online: 22 December 2023 (07:11:43 CET)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

On the Influence of Control Type and Strain Rate on the Lifetime of 50CrMo4

Max Benedikt Geilen, Josef Arthur Schönherr, Marcus Klein, Dominik Sebastian Leininger, Alexander Giertler, Ulrich Krupp, Matthias Oechsner

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Biomaterials Keywords: ultrasonic cyclic testing; frequency effect; strain rate effect; 50CrMo4; SAE 4150; High Cycle Fatigue; Very High Cycle Fatigue

Online: 21 October 2020 (15:18:48 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0051.v1

ROS and NO Regulation by Melatonin Under Abiotic Stress in Plants

Miriam Pardo-Hernandez, Maria Lopez-Delacalle, Rosa M Rivero

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: melatonin; ROS; NO; posttranslational modifications (PMTs); abiotic stress; drought; salinity; high temperature; high light; waterlogging; abiotic stress combination

Online: 5 October 2020 (07:48:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0230.v1

The Moderating Role of Corporate Governance on the Associations of Internal Audit and Its Quality With the Financial Reporting Quality: The Case of Yemeni Banks

Nabil Ahmed Mareai Senan

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: internal audit; quality of internal audit; quality of financial reporting; corporate governance; banks; Yemen; Smart PLS 4

Online: 5 February 2024 (06:26:45 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0185.v1

Investigation of Indoor and Outdoor Fine Particulate Matter Concentrations in Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah

Daniel L Mendoza, Tabitha M Benney, Ryan Bares, Benjamin Fasoli, Corbin Anderson, Shawn A Gonzales, Erik T Crosman, Sebastian Hoch

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Air quality; fine particulate matter; primary schools; building ventilation; environmental inequality; research grade sensors; indoor air quality

Online: 13 January 2022 (10:28:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0655.v1

Study on the Equivalent Density Tool and Depressurization Mechanism of Suction-Type Depressurization Cycle

Meipeng Ren, Xingquan Zhang, Renjun Xie, Junyan Wang, Zhaopeng Zhu, 学彬程, Liangbin Dou

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: Cyclic equivalent density (ECD); Annular pressure reduction; depressurization tools; Suction-type ECD reduction tool; High temperature and high pressure

Online: 8 July 2024 (14:17:02 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0833.v1

Convenient Preparation, Thermal Properties and X-Ray Structure Determination of 2,3-Dihydro-5,6,7,8-tetranitro-1,4-benzodioxine (TNBD): a Promising High Energy Density Material (HEDM)

Jonas Šarlauskas

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Organic Chemistry Keywords: 1,4-benzodioxane; nitration; nitro derivatives; tetranitro; synthesis; X-ray crystallography; structure; thermal analysis; high energy high density material (HEDM)

Online: 12 April 2024 (08:03:59 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0669.v1

The Possibility of a High-efficiency Wave Power Generation System using Dielectric Elastomers

Seiki Chiba, Mikio Waki, Changqing Jiang, Makoto Takeshita, Mitsugu Uejima, Kohei Arakawa, Kazuhiro Ohyama

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: dielectric elastomer; generation; carbon dioxide free; rare earths free; high efficiency; CNT; high power; artificial muscle; actuator; large deformation

Online: 26 April 2021 (13:09:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0622.v1

Influence of Preheating Temperature on Hardness and Microstructure of PBF Steel hs6-5-3-8

Jasmin Saewe, Markus Benjamin Wilms, Lucas Jauer, Johannes Schleifenbaum

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: LPBF; Laser Powder Bed Fusion; SLM; Selective Laser Melting; High-speed steel; tool steel; high carbon content; preheating temperature

Online: 29 January 2021 (13:09:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202410.2040.v1

Effects of Electromagnetic Waves on the Level of Fatty Acids in UHT Milk

Anna Migdał, Piotr Zapletal

Subject: Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology, Biology And Life Sciences Keywords: UHT milk quality; microwave; fatty acid composition

Online: 25 October 2024 (13:34:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1463.v1

Hydroxycinnamic Acid Oligomers-Based Biostimulant Nurspray® Enhances Tomato Yield, Fruit Quality, and Reduces Blossom-End Rot

Lien González-Pérez, Eduardo Tejera

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: biostimulant; fruit quality; hydroxycinnamic acid oligomers; tomato

Online: 19 September 2024 (04:29:46 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1230.v1

A Comprehensive Review on the Current Status of Drinking Water Quality in Sindh Province of Pakistan

Sheeraz Ahmed

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: groundwater quality; Sindh province; WQI; physicochemical parameter

Online: 16 September 2024 (14:29:31 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0971.v1

Air Quality Benefits of Renewable Energy: Evidence from China’s Renewable Energy Heating Policy

Aidi Tang, Yunxuan Zhu, Wenjia Gu, Ce Wang

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Air Quality; Central Winter Heating; Renewable Energy

Online: 12 September 2024 (07:33:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1181.v1

Validation of an Enhanced Drinking Water Temperature Model during Distribution

Mirjam Blokker, Quan Pan, Karel Van Laarhoven

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: drinking water temperature; water quality; model validation

Online: 15 August 2024 (22:31:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0793.v1

Improvement of the Chemical Quality of Brazilian Sugar Cane Spirits

Amanda de Andrade Marcondes Pereira, Maria Soledad Acevedo, André Ricardo Alcarde

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Food Chemistry Keywords: Chemical analysis; Quality; Contaminants; Food Security; Cachaça

Online: 12 August 2024 (11:42:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0214.v1

Automated Tenderness Assessment of Okra Using Robotic Non-Destructive Sensing

Neha Mahendra Arolkar, Coral Ortiz, Nikita Dapurkar, Carlos Blanes, Pablo Gonzalez-Planells

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Non-destructive; Destructive; Tenderness; Robot; Okra; Quality

Online: 4 July 2024 (11:12:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0040.v1

Fruit Variation in Yellow-Fleshed A. chinensis Plants Grown in Southern Italy as a Function of Shoot Type

Antonio Dattola, Antonella Accardo, Rocco Zappia, Gregorio Gullo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: fruit quality; hydraulic conductance; kiwifruit; shoot type

Online: 1 July 2024 (07:46:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0754.v1

Agricultural Micro Biogas Plants as a Factor in Farm Development—A Case Study

Andrzej Borusiewicz, * Zbigniew Skibko, Waclaw Romaniuk, Marta Pietruszynska, Anna Milewska, Andrzej Marczuk

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: agricultural biogas plant; power quality; active power

Online: 13 May 2024 (12:17:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0006.v1

Machine Learning for Evaluating Hospital Mobility: An Italian Case Study

Vito Santamato, Caterina Tricase, Nicola Faccilongo, Massimo Iacoviello, Jenny Pange, Agostino Marengo

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Hospital Mobility; Machine Learning; Healthcare Quality Assessment

Online: 1 April 2024 (10:07:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1096.v1

Importance of Soil Health for Coffea spp Cultivation, from a Cooperative Society in Puebla, Mexico

Carol Meritxell Molina-Monteleón, Amparo Mauricio-Gutiérrez, Rosalía Castelán-Vega, José Victor Tamariz-Flores

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Soil Science Keywords: soil quality; soil fertility; crop management; agroecosystem

Online: 19 March 2024 (05:27:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0953.v1

Fruit Quality Traits and Nutritional Value of Tomato F1 Hybrids Derived from Traditional Varieties

Alicia Sánchez Sánchez, Virginia Hernández, Elena Sánchez, Elia Molina, Nuria Lopez, Adrian Rodríguez-Burruezo, José Fenoll, Pilar Flores, Pilar Hellín

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Landraces, tomato breeding, fruit quality, evaluation index

Online: 18 March 2024 (09:05:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0740.v2

Can Social Media-Driven Trust and Customer positive Emotions with a Car Dealership Increase Brand Love?

Mohamad Hashem, Carla Ruiz Mafé, Rafael Currás Pérez

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Marketing Keywords: brand love; emotions; perceived service quality; automobiles

Online: 12 February 2024 (11:33:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.2111.v1

Skeletal Muscle Echo Intensity Values Differ across Ultrasound Dynamic Range Settings

Aldo Scafoglieri, Jona Van den Broeck, Paolo Bartocci, Erik Cattrysse, Harriët Jager-Wittenaar, Maria Cristina Gonzalez

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: ultrasound; imageJ; settings; echo intensity; muscle quality

Online: 30 January 2024 (11:40:06 CET)

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Background: According to EWGSOP2, the diagnosis of sarcopenia is confirmed when in addition to low muscle strength, low muscle quantity or quality is present. Echo intensity (EI) determined by muscle ultrasound (US) has been proposed as an efficient method for the assessment of muscle quality. The effect of changing various US parameter settings on EI remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the differences between EI values obtained by adjusting parameter settings over their entire range in a sample of middle-aged healthy subjects. Methods: Thirty-two repeated US scans of rectus femoris (RF) and rectus abdominis (RA) muscles were taken in eight men and three women with a portable Mindray M7 premium US machine, working in an Extended field-of-view, B-Mode setup, equipped with a linear 5.0-10.0 MHz transducer. The following US parameters and settings were fixed: gain 60dB, depth 6.5cm, and frequency 10 MHz. Readily adjustable parameters were dynamic range (DR), gray map (GM), line density, persistence, and IClear. A default setting DR65 was chosen as the reference setting. For each of the parameters, the settings of one single parameter of interest was changed over its entire range following a standardized protocol. The EI values were calculated using the open-source software ImageJ. Repeated measures analyses were performed to evaluate the effect of parameter settings on EI. Linear interpolation was used to determine non-significant ranges across a given parameter. Results: For the RF muscle, the EI values were significantly different across DR (p<0.001), GM (p<0.001), and IClear (p<0.001). Post hoc analysis confirmed the differences within these three settings. Echo intensity values within the range of DR55 to DR80 were not significantly different. For the RA muscle, the EI values were significantly different across DR (p=0.004) and GM (p=0.030). Post hoc pairwise comparisons revealed no significant difference with the default setting, except for DR150 (p=0.042). Conclusion: We showed that EI values differ across the DR and GM range, especially in the RF. We suggest using a DR setting within its midrange to minimize the effect of machine setting-dependent factors on EI values. These findings reconfirm the need for standardization of ultrasound echo intensity settings when applied for diagnostic purposes of muscle quality.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0931.v1

Applying YOLO-V8 and X-ray Morphology Analysis to Assess the Vigor of Brachiaria brizantha cv. Xaraés Seeds

Daniel de Amaral Da Silva, Emannuel Diego Gonçalves De Freitas, Haynna Fernandes Abud, Danielo G. Gomes

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Deep learning; Seed quality; X-ray imaging

Online: 11 January 2024 (12:20:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0476.v1

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Prolapse Quality of Life Questionnaire in the United Arab Emirates

Asma Abdelrahman Alzarooni, Tamer Mohamed Shousha, Meeyoung Kim

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: quality of life; psychometrics; cross-sectional; prolapse

Online: 5 January 2024 (14:34:47 CET)

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Background: Given the extensive translation of the Prolapse Quality of Life Questionnaire (P-QoL) into many languages, it is imperative to develop an Arabic version to facilitate study on Pelvic organ health within the Arabian culture. Objective: To investigate, cross culturally adapt and validate Arabic version of the P-QoL. Study Design: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric testing. Methods: A total of 90 participants were included in the study. This cross-sectional study went through two phases; during phase I, the P-QoL was translated and adapted from English into Arabic. The Arabic version was psychometrically validated during phase II using the test-retest reliability internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, convergent construct validity (CC) among the four study tools using Spearman’s coefficient (r) and discriminative validity using Mann-Whitney test to find differences between the means of the two samples. Results: A satisfactory level of semantic, conceptual, idiomatic, and content comparability was reached in the cross-cultural adaptation of the Arabic version of the P-QoL questionnaire. The internal consistency was high in terms of psychometric validation, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.971 for the P-QoL questionnaire. The test-retest results showed a high reliability with interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of P-QoL = 0.987. The convergent construct validity was highly accepted (moderately strong), reflecting a positive correlation between the Arabic version of the P-QoL and the Australian Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Questionnaire (APFD) r = 0.68 (p < 0.001). Similarly, a significant convergent validity of P-QoL Arabic version and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) r = 0.47 (p < 0.001) was found, as well as the correlation between the APFD and the VAS r = 0.46 (p < 0.001). However, there were no significant correlation between the SF-12, the P-QoL, the APFD, and the VAS. Conclusion: Based on a significant correlation between the Arabic APFD and the VAS, the results reveal good reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity. It is recommended that Arabic-speaking females with pelvic organ prolapse use the Arabic version of the P-QoL. More research is needed to assess the responsiveness of the P-QoL.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0339.v1

Fertility, Hatchability and Prediction of Egg Weight from Egg Quality Indices of Nigerian Helmeted Guinea Fowls and the French Strain

Praise Jegede, Abdulmojeed Yakubu, Ibrahim S. Musa, Samuel T. Vincent, Ayoola J. Shoyombo, Olayinka O. Alabi, Mathew Wheto, Ayotunde O. Adebambo, Mustapha A. Popoola

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Guinea fowl; reproduction; egg quality; prediction; tropics

Online: 4 January 2024 (09:41:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0167.v1

Use Of Cactus Pear Meal In The Feeding Of Laying Hens In Semi-Intensive System

Iara S. Sousa, Roseane M. Bezerra, Edson C.S. Filho, Leilson R. Bezerra, Ricardo L. Edvan, Stelio B.P. Lima, Elainy Cristina Lopes, Francisca Luana A. Caravalho, Francinete A.S. Moura, Gabriela I. Souza, Leilane R.B. Dourado

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Alternative feed; productive performance; laying; egg quality

Online: 3 January 2024 (09:20:02 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.2006.v2

Intradialytic Tolerance and Recovery Time in Different High-Efficiency Hemodialysis Modalities

Agnieszka Zakrzewska, Jan Biedunkiewicz, Michał Komorniczak, Magdalena Jankowska, Katarzyna Jasiulewicz, Natalia Płonka, Bogdan Biedunkiewicz, Sylwia Małgorzewicz, Agnieszka Tarasewicz, Ewelina Puchalska-Reglińska, Janusz Siebert, Alicja Dębska-Ślizień, Leszek Tylicki

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Urology And Nephrology Keywords: hemodialysis; hemodiafiltration; expanded hemodialysis; quality od life

Online: 28 December 2023 (12:51:02 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0274.v1

Active and Intelligent Biodegradable Packaging Based on Anthocyanins for Preservation and Monitoring Rich Protein Foods

Bifen Zhu, Yu Zhong, Danfeng Wang, Yun Deng

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Polymers And Plastics Keywords: Food packaging; Anthocyanins; Biodegradable materials; Food quality

Online: 5 December 2023 (13:05:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0062.v1

The Effect of Varying Air Flow Solar Collector on the Quality of Arabica Coffee Beans

Parulian Siagian, Farel Hasiholan Napitupulu, Himsar Ambarita, Hendrik Voice Sihombing, Yogie Probo Sibagariang, Horas Sotardodo Siagian

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: coffee; air flow; forced convection; temperature; quality

Online: 1 December 2023 (08:19:28 CET)

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Different coffee drying technologies face complex task in ensuring an acceptable final seed moisture content. Drying technology of agricultural commodities aims to maintain and improve the quality of the agricultural products themselves. In addition to maintaining quality, especially from other bacterial attacks, it can last for a long time before further processing. Coffee commodities are promising for the welfare of coffee farmers. Drying technology plays a major role in determining the quality of coffee. Various drying models are applied including the traditional model that until now is still applied, direct drying under solar radiation. However, this drying process is less hygienic and requires a large area. Thus, one of the drying technologies that can accelerate drying time is to vary the air flow in the drying chamber so that the coffee can be determined to reduce the water content with a certain temperature. In this study, it was found that the moisture content of coffee beans dried using a dryer on air flow with variations of velocity in solar collector 1 (DB1) air velocity of 1.0m/s obtained the final mass = 732.249 gr, solar collector 2 (DB2) with air velocity 1.5 m/s obtained the final mass = 774.70 gr, solar collector 3 (DB3) with air velocity 2.0 m/s obtained the final mass = 855.10 gr, solar collector 4 (DB4) with air velocity 2.5 m/s obtained the final mass = 745.79 gr, and solar collector 5 (DB5) with air velocity 3.0 m/s obtained the final mass = 786.40 gr. Water Content DB1=12.0%, DB2=13.6%, DB3=18.5%, DB4=12.9% and DB5=15.2%. The time required for 25 hours with a maximum radiation of 586.9 w/m2, total heat utilized from solar radiation in 3 days =16.663128 MJ/m2. from the initial weight of 1500gr coffee bean samples and dried in five solar collectors with parallel simultaneously. The evaporated water content DB1=51.18%, DB2=48.35%, DB3=42.96%, DB4=50.28% and DB5=47.57%. Based on this research, it was found that the most optimum quality of coffee was by using solar collector 2 (DB2), namely with air flow of 1.5 m/s with average temperature in the drying box DB2=43.68°C, with the quality content of the coffee, Protein content=12.2%, Carbohydrate=22.8% and Free Fatty Acid (ALB) content=0.05%.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1481.v1

Water and Fertilizer Coupling regulated Growth, Fruit Quality, and Yield of the Pear in Korla

Tianle Li, Zhijian Gao, Xinlu Bai, Sihai Yu, Shijie An, Qiangqing Zheng, Zhihui Tang, Jinhu Zhi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: water–fertilizer coupling; Korla pear; Fruit quality

Online: 24 October 2023 (07:53:02 CEST)

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Taking Korla fragrant pear as the research object, single factor testing and water and fertilizer coupling testing were conducted. Under the premise of the drip irrigation mode, the effects of water, nitrogen, and phosphorus on the growth, fruit quality, and yield of Korla Fragrant Pear were studied to provide a theoretical basis for efficient water and fertilizer management. Among them, the single factor test set water, nitrogen and phosphorus as the three factors, and each factor was set at five levels, namely, water (W1, 5460 m3·hm−2;W2, 5880 m3·hm−2;W3,6300 m3·hm−2; W4, 6720 m3·hm−2; W5, 7140 m3·hm−2), nitrogen (N1, 150 kg N·hm−2;N2, 225 kg N·hm−2; N3, 300 kg N·hm−2; N4, 375 kg N·hm−2; N5, 450 kg N·hm−2), phosphorus (P1,75 kg P2O5·hm−2; P2, 150 kg P2O5·hm−2; P3, 225 kg P2O5·hm−2; P4, 300 kg P2O5·hm−2; P5, 375 kg P2O5·hm−2). The results showed that the total nitrogen and total phosphorus contents in leaves under the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were significantly higher than those under other treatments, and the fruit quality was better. Therefore, the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were selected as the water and fertilizer inputs for the water–fertilizer coupling test for Korla fragrant pear. Eight treatments were set up in the water and fertilizer coupling test: Treatment 1 (T1, W3N3P3), Treatment 2 (T2, W3N3P4), Treatment 3 (T3, W3N4P3), Treatment 4 (T4,W3N4P4), Treatment 5 (T5, W4N3P3), Treatment 6 (T6, W4N3P4), Treatment 7 (T7, W4N4) P3), and Treatment 8 (T8, W4N4P4). The results showed that the leaf area index of the T1, T2, T3, and T4 treatments was significantly higher than that of the other treatments at maturity. The T3 treatment resulted in the highest fruit yield, single fruit weight, and primary fruit rate. The results of the grey correlation degree analysis of fruit quality showed that T3 treatment had the highest degree of correlation and ranking of each fruit quality index, indicating that T3 treatment had the highest fruit quality. Detailed investigation of pear tree growth and fruit quality showed that the T3 treatment (375 kg·hm−2 nitrogen application, 225 kg·hm−2 phosphorus application and 6300 m3·hm−2 irrigation) had the best fruit growth and development performance, and the sweet pear fruit quality was the best.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0868.v1

Enhancing Soil Quality and Sustainability: A Comparative Study of Chemical, Organic and Waste-Based Fertilizers in Toma-to-Grown Soils, with Emphasis on Carbon and Water Footprint

Angela Maffia, Federica Marra, Francesco Canino, Mariateresa Oliva, Carmelo Mallamaci, Giuseppe Celano, Muscolo Adele

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Sustainability; Soil quality; Carbon Footprint; Water Footprint

Online: 13 October 2023 (09:40:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0760.v1

Effects of Water and Fertilizer Coupling on Growth, Fruit Quality, and Yield of the Korla Fragrant Pear

Tianle Li, Zhijian Gao, Xinlu Bai, Sihai Yu, Shijie An, Qiangqing Zheng, Zhihui Tang, Jinhu Zhi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: water–fertilizer coupling; Korla pear; fruit quality

Online: 12 October 2023 (08:37:09 CEST)

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Taking Korla fragrant pear as the research object, single factor testing and water and fertilizer coupling testing were conducted. Under the premise of the drip irrigation mode, the effects of water, nitrogen, and phosphorus on the growth, fruit quality, and yield of Korla Fragrant Pear were studied to provide a theoretical basis for efficient water and fertilizer management. Among them, the single factor test set water, nitrogen and phosphorus as the three factors, and each factor was set at five levels, namely, water (W1, 5460 m3·hm−2;W2, 5880 m3·hm−2;W3,6300 m3·hm−2; W4, 6720 m3·hm−2; W5, 7140 m3·hm−2), nitrogen (N1, 150 kg N·hm−2;N2, 225 kg N·hm−2; N3, 300 kg N·hm−2; N4, 375 kg N·hm−2; N5, 450 kg N·hm−2), phosphorus (P1,75 kg P2O5·hm−2; P2, 150 kg P2O5·hm−2; P3, 225 kg P2O5·hm−2; P4, 300 kg P2O5·hm−2; P5, 375 kg P2O5·hm−2). The results showed that the total nitrogen and total phosphorus contents in leaves under the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were significantly higher than those under other treatments, and the fruit quality was better. Therefore, the W3, W4, N3, N4, P3, and P4 treatments were selected as the water and fertilizer inputs for the water–fertilizer coupling test for Korla fragrant pear. Eight treatments were set up in the water and fertilizer coupling test: Treatment 1 (T1, W3N3P3), Treatment 2 (T2, W3N3P4), Treatment 3 (T3, W3N4P3), Treatment 4 (T4,W3N4P4), Treatment 5 (T5, W4N3P3), Treatment 6 (T6, W4N3P4), Treatment 7 (T7, W4N4) P3), and Treatment 8 (T8, W4N4P4). The results showed that the leaf area index of the T1, T2, T3, and T4 treatments was significantly higher than that of the other treatments at maturity. The T3 treatment resulted in the highest fruit yield, single fruit weight, and primary fruit rate. The results of the grey correlation degree analysis of fruit quality showed that T3 treatment had the highest degree of correlation and ranking of each fruit quality index, indicating that T3 treatment had the highest fruit quality. Detailed investigation of pear tree growth and fruit quality showed that the T3 treatment (375 kg·hm−2 nitrogen application, 225 kg·hm−2 phosphorus application and 6300 m3·hm−2 irrigation) had the best fruit growth and development performance, and the sweet pear fruit quality was the best.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1976.v1

Integration of Metabolomics and Transcriptomics to Explore Dynamic Alterations in Fruit Color and Quality in ‘Comte De Paris’ Pineapple during Ripening Processes

Kang Hua Song, Jia Meng Liu, Quan Sheng Yao, Yi Xing Li, Xiao Wan Hou, Sheng Hui Liu, Xun Xia Qiu, Yue Yang, Li Chen, Ke Qian Hong, Li Jing Lin, Xiu Mei Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: pineapple; ripening; yellowing; fruit quality; metabolomics; transcriptomics

Online: 28 September 2023 (18:24:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1814.v1

Nonconventional Tether Structure for Quality Factor Enhancement of Thin-Film-Piezoelectric-on-Si MEMS Resonator

Mohammed Awad, Temesgen Bailie Workie, Jingfu Bao, Ken-ya Hashimoto

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: MEMS; TPoS; anchor loss; quality factor; tether

Online: 27 September 2023 (04:22:14 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1484.v1

High Prevalence of Vaginal Health Problems among the Women Living in Coastal Villages of Bangladesh

Naznine Nahar

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: vaginal problems; coastal women; water quality; Bangladesh

Online: 22 September 2023 (04:49:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0285.v1

Assessment of Land Desertification in the Brazilian East Atlantic Region using the Medalus Model and Google Earth Engine

Theilon Henrique de Jesus Macêdo, Cristiano Tagliaferre, Bismarc Lopes da Silva, Alessandro De Paula, Odair Lacerda Lemos, Felizardo Adenilson Rocha, Rosilene Gomes de Souza Pinheiro, Ana Carolina Santos Lima

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Environmental Sensitivity; Modeling; Environmental Quality; Cloud computing

Online: 6 September 2023 (14:50:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0316.v1

Assessment of Land Desertification in the Brazilian East Atlantic Region Using the Medalus Model and Google Earth Engine

Theilon Henrique de Jesus Macêdo, Cristiano Tagliaferre, Bismarc Lopes da Silva, Alessandro De Paula, Odair Lacerda Lemos, Felizardo Adenilson Rocha, Rosilene Gomes de Souza Pinheiro, Ana Carolina Santos Lima

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Environmental Sensitivity; Modeling; Environmental Quality; Cloud computing

Online: 6 September 2023 (13:53:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0094.v1

Harvesting of Arachis hypogaea L. in Italian Area: Synergy Be-Tween Cultural Techniques and Mechanization

Maura Sannino, Alberto Assirelli, Rossella Piscopo, Fausto Esposito, Vincenzo Topa, Salvatore Faugno

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: Arachis quality; pod separation; plant extraction; peanut

Online: 1 September 2023 (16:38:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1556.v1

Living Longer or Better – Patient’s Choice in Cardiac Surgery Is Gender-Dependent – a Multicenter Study

Britt Hofmann, Epp Rae, Ulrike Puvogel, Mihaela Spatarelu, Salah A. Mohamed, Almoan Bungaran, Sebastian Arzt, Magdalena Laux, Johannes Maximillian Albes, Klaus Matschke, Richard Feyrer, Hans-Hinrich Sievers, Ivar Friedrich, Bernd Niemann, Rolf-Edgar Silber, Andreas Wienke, Andreas Simm

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Cardiac And Cardiovascular Systems Keywords: patient’s preferences; quality of life; lifespan; gender

Online: 22 August 2023 (10:22:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1443.v1

Sociodemographic and Health Indicators of Diet Quality in Pre-Frail Older Adults in New Zealand

Esther Tay, Daniel Barnett, Maisie Rowland, Ngaire Kerse, Richard Edlin, Debra L Waters, Martin Connolly, Avinesh Pillai, Evelingi Tupou, Ruth Teh

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: frailty; older adults; diet quality; sociodemographic; BMI

Online: 22 August 2023 (03:25:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1794.v1

Strategies to Reduce Maternal Death Rate and Improve the Provision of Quality Healthcare Services in Selected Hospitals of Vhembe District Limpopo Province: A Qualitative Study Report

Tshisikhawe Mahada, Takalani Grace Tshitangano, Azwinndini Gladys Mudau

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: maternal care; mortality rate; quality; services; strategies

Online: 26 July 2023 (10:41:31 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1405.v1

Quantitating Wastewater Characteristic Parameters Using Neural Network Regression Modeling on Spectral Reflectance

Dhan Lord B. Fortela, Armani Travis, Ashley P. Mikolajczyk, Wayne Sharp, Emmanuel Revellame, William Holmes, Rafael Hernandez, Mark Zappi

Subject: Engineering, Chemical Engineering Keywords: neural network regression; wastewater quality; spectral reflectance

Online: 20 July 2023 (10:44:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1261.v1

Performance of Harvesting Residue Treatment Methods in South African Pine Plantation

Henny Mbukuteni Zitha, Mufhumudzi Muedanyi Ramantswana, Raffaele Spinelli

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: Mastication; Mulching; Broadcasting Productivity; Cost; Work quality

Online: 19 July 2023 (03:37:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1542.v1

Sleep Quality and Fatigue During Exam Periods in University Students: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Izolde Bouloukaki, Ioanna Tsiligianni, Georgios Stathakis, Michail Fanaridis, Athina Koloi, Ekaterini Bakiri, Maria Moudatsaki, Eleni Pouladaki, Sophia Schiza

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: sleep quality; fatigue; university students; exam period

Online: 21 June 2023 (11:40:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1146.v1

Mapping Aquifer Water Quality in the Western Fringes of Beni-Suef Governorate for Sustainable Agriculture

Mohamed Elsharkawy

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Groundwater; Irrigation water quality; GIS; Arid land

Online: 15 June 2023 (12:42:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0223.v1

Enhancing Voice Cloning Quality through Data Selection and Alignment-based Metrics

Ander González Docasal, Aitor Álvarez

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Voice Cloning; Speech Synthesis; Speech Quality Evaluation

Online: 5 June 2023 (02:27:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0117.v1

Effects of Dairy Cows Management Systems on the Physicochemical and Nutritional Quality of Milk and Yogurt, in a North-Eastern Romanian Farm

Roxana Nicoleta Rațu, Petru Marian Cârlescu, Marius Giorgi Usturoi, Florin Daniel Lipșa, Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu, Vlad Nicolae Arsenoaia, Andreea Mihaela Florea, Marius Mihai Ciobanu, Răzvan-Mihail Radu-Rusu, Alina Narcisa Postolache, Daniel Simeanu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: cows feeding; milk; yogurt; fatty acids; quality

Online: 2 June 2023 (03:36:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0870.v1

Implementing and Improving CBMZ-MAM3 Chemistry and Aerosol Modules in the Regional Climate Model WRF-CAM5: An Evaluation over the Western US and Eastern North Pacific

Xiaokang Wu, Yan Feng, Cenlin He, Rajesh Kumar, Cui Ge, David Painemal, Yangyang Xu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: atmospheric chemistry; air quality; climate-chemistry model

Online: 11 May 2023 (14:31:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0347.v1

The Influence of Processing Conditions on the Quality of Bent Solid Wood From European Oak

Aleš Straže, Jure Žigon, Stjepan Pervan, Mislav Mikšik, Silvana Prekrat

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: wood; solid wood bending; quality; nondestructive testing

Online: 5 May 2023 (10:14:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1070.v1

Association Study of Agronomic and Oil Traits in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Mutant Lines Using Genotyping-by-Sequencing

Baul Yang, Dong-Gun Kim, Sang Hoon Kim, Ye-Jin Lee, Woon Ji Kim, So Hyeon Baek, Si-Yong Kang, Joon-Woo Ahn, Chang-Hyu Bae, Jaihyunk Ryu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: rapeseed; agronomic characteristics; oil quality; SNPs; GWAS

Online: 27 April 2023 (10:13:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0570.v1

Influence of Different Packages and Storage Temperatures on the Yield and Quality of Edible Allium Species

Maria I. Ivanova, Elena Yanchenko, Anna Kashleva

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Edible Allium; productivity; biochemical composition; keeping quality

Online: 19 April 2023 (08:29:51 CEST)

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The genus Allium L. attracts the attention of researchers due to the presence of valuable medicinal, nutritional and decorative properties, adaptive capabilities, resistance to pests and diseases, ecological plasticity in its representatives, which contributes to the competitiveness of species and the manifestation of a high degree of adaptation outside natural areas and wide geographical distribution. Allium resources in Russia are a potential source of genes for expanding the genetic base of agricultural crops. The leaves of Allium crops have a short freshness period and quickly deteriorate due to spoilage and loss of water. Spoilage and loss of water affect their freshness and properties. The aim of the work was to establish the yield and change in the quality of green leaves of Allium species introduced into the Moscow region during short-term storage, depending on the type of packaging, storage period and temperature. 4-5-year-old plants of 4 species (A. altyncolicum, A. chyatophorum, A. nutans and A. turkestanicum) were grown on the collection plot of perennial onions of VNIIO, a branch of the FGBNU FNTSO. In the conditions of the Moscow region, the yield per leaf generation varied from 2.7 kg/m2 (A. altyncolicum) to 4.9 kg/m2 (A. cyathophorum). The maximum yield of marketable products was noted in hermetically sealed plastic bags when stored for 10 days at a temperature of +6 ... + 80С in a refrigerator with controlled conditions: A. turke-stanicum - 70.0%, A. cyathophorum - 75.5%, A. altyncolicum - 84.9%, A. nutans - 92.9%. However, an increase in the dry matter content (10.1-15.5%) was found during storage in an open polymer box in all tested species. The maximum content of vitamin C during storage in hermetically sealed bags with a density of 100 μm was found in A. altyncolicum (37.1 mg%) and A. nutans (42 mg%). In other species, the maximum value of this indicator was noted before storage. A slight increase in the amount of sugars after storage for 10 days was noted in species with a linear leaf shape when stored in a polymer box. Temperature control is the most effective approach to extend the shelf life of fresh green leaves by measuring its weight loss and vitamin C. Packaging cannot prevent spoilage of vegetables but can protect it against contamination, damage and excessive moisture loss.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0383.v1

Effect of Cow-Calf Supplementation on Gene Expression, Processes and Pathways Related to Adipogenesis and Lipogenesis in Longissimus Thoracis Muscle of F1 Angus × Nellore Cattle at Weaning

Germán Darío Ramírez-Zamudio, Maria Júlia Generoso Ganga, Guilherme Luis Pereira, Ricardo Perecin Nociti, Marcos Roberto Chiaratti, Reinaldo Fernandes Cooke, Luis Artur Loyola Chardulo, Welder Angelo Baldassini, Otavio Rodrigues Machado-Neto, Rogério Abdallah Curi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Bos indicus, carcass, marbling, meat quality, nutrigenomics

Online: 21 December 2022 (04:01:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0207.v1

Correlation Monitoring of Predicted and Actual Strength in CUSUM Quality Control of Concrete

Tsegaye Arega, Bishwajit Bhattacharjee

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Accelerated Curing; Curing Regime; CUSUM; Quality Control

Online: 14 July 2022 (09:14:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202201.0191.v1

Membrane Fatty Acids And Physiological Disorders in Cold Stored ‘Golden Delicious’ Apples Treated with 1-MCP and Calcium Chloride

Maria Dulce Antunes, Ana Clara Guimarães, Custódia Gago, Adriana Guerreiro, Jorge Panagopoulos, Eduardo Vilas Boas, Maria Graça Miguel

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Quality; MDA; Bitter pit; superficial scald; chilling

Online: 13 January 2022 (13:56:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0256.v1

Mozambique’s Primary Education System and the Millennium Development Goals: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward

João Abílio Lázaro, Alberto Pedro Maquia, Carlos Antonio Mairoce

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Education; Mozambique; Quality; Development; Millennium Development Goals.

Online: 18 October 2021 (15:39:48 CEST)

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Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR (KASP) Markers for Potato: An Effective Tool for an Increased Genetic Gain

Moctar Kante, Hannele Lindqvist Kreuze, Maria David, Leticia Portal, Manuel Gastelo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: Late blight; PVY; Ryadg; quality control; KASP

Online: 4 October 2021 (17:37:19 CEST)

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Grain Quality of Wheat Genotypes Under Heat Stress

Soraya Mahdavi, Ahmad Arzani, S.A.M. Mirmohammady Maibody, Mahdi Kadivar

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: wheat; global warming; flour quality; thermal stress

Online: 27 September 2021 (11:59:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0223.v1

Blockchain-Based Rice Supply Chain Traceability to Ensure Rice Quality and Food Safety

Qi Tao, Adnan Iftekhar, Zhenyu Cai, Xiaohui Cui

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: Blockchain; Rice; Supply chain traceability; Quality control

Online: 8 June 2021 (12:34:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0332.v1

Effect of Different Kefir Source on Fermentation, Aerobic Stability, and Microbial Community of Alfalfa Silage

Fisun Koç, Emel Özkan Ünal, Berrin Okuyucu, Selim Esen, Raziye IŞIK

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: kefir; alfalfa; silage; fermentation quality; microbial communities

Online: 14 May 2021 (13:13:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202104.0781.v1

Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum with Antioxidant Properties on the Flavour and Oxidation of Chinese Sausages

Lin Mei, Dongmei Pan, Tingting Guo, Yulu Wang, Qiuya Ji, Li Wang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: Lactobacillus plantarum; Chinese sausage; antioxidation; flavour; quality

Online: 29 April 2021 (15:45:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0329.v1

Predicting Key Grassland Characteristics from Hyperspectral Data

Patrick Jackman, Thomas Lee, Michael French, Jayadeep Sasikumar, Patricia O’Byrne, Damon Berry, Adrian Lacey, Robert Ross

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: Ensilement; Grass Quality; Hyperspectral Reflectance; Predictive Models

Online: 12 March 2021 (08:02:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0188.v1

Public Health and Disability—The Importance of Keeping up the Good Work

Ann I. Alriksson-Schmidt, Gunnar Hägglund

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Immunology And Allergy Keywords: disability; quality of life; cerebral palsy; surveillance

Online: 5 March 2021 (11:51:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0342.v1

Management Strategies and Collaborative Relationships in the Agrifood Supply Chain. Evidence from the Horticultural Sector in Spain

Juan Carlos Pérez Mesa, Laura Piedra-Muñoz, Emilio Galdeano-Gómez, Cynthia Giagnocavo

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: supply chain management; transport; sustainability; quality; innovation

Online: 14 December 2020 (14:03:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0284.v1

A Cross between Bread Wheat and a 2D(2R) Disomic Substitution Triticale Line Leads to the Formation of a Novel Disomic Addition Line and Provides Information of the Role of Rye Secalins on Breadmaking Characteristics

Francesco Sestili, Benedetta Margiotta, Patrizia Vaccino, Salvatore Moscaritolo, Debora Giorgi, Sergio Lucretti, Samuela Palombieri, Stefania Masci, Domenico Lafiandra

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: rye; secalins; glutenins; chromosome rearrangements; dough quality

Online: 13 October 2020 (14:22:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0725.v1

Impact of Pre-harvest Fruit Bagging Technology on Growth and Quality Traits in Litchi cv. Rose Scented under Indian Prospective

Satish Chand, Rajat Sharma, Ranjan Srivastava, Ajay Kumar Chandra

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: litchi; fruit bagging; bag colours; dates; quality

Online: 31 August 2020 (16:25:13 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202004.0365.v1

Diet and Nutritional Factors in Male (In)Fertility – Underestimated Factors

Kinga Skoracka, Piotr Eder, Liliana Łykowska-Szuber, Agnieszka Dobrowolska, Iwona Krela-Kaźmierczak

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Obstetrics And Gynaecology Keywords: semen quality; male infertility; nutritional model; diet

Online: 20 April 2020 (14:54:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202004.0136.v1

Multiple Groundwater Parameters and Environmental Changes using Geospatial Techniques in the Permian Basin, Texas

Robert Nelson, Joonghyeok Heo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Waste Management And Disposal Keywords: groundwater quality; environmental change; Permian Basin; Texas

Online: 9 April 2020 (05:50:27 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0201.v1

The Implications of Iran Sanctions on Civilian Mental Health and Quality of Life

Mohammad Tahan

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Iran; sanctions; mental health; quality of life

Online: 17 November 2019 (10:53:30 CET)

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Measuring Quality of Life in Parents or Caregivers of children and adolescents with Celiac Disease: Development and Content Validation of the Questionnaire

Liliane Maria Abreu Paiva, Lenora Gandolfi, Riccardo Pratesi, Rosa Harumi Uenishi, Renata Puppin Zandonadi, Eduardo Nakano, Claudia Pratesi

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Gastroenterology And Hepatology Keywords: quality of life; celiac disease; parents; caregivers

Online: 20 September 2019 (19:04:08 CEST)

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Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the ingestion of gluten and affects approximately 1% of the global population. Currently, the only treatment available is lifelong strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD). Chronic diseases such as CD affect patients and their family members’ quality of life (QoL); particularly parents and caregivers who play an essential role in the child’s care and treatment. A higher level of psychological distress has been found in the parents of children with chronic ailments due to limited control over the child’s daily activities and the child’s illness. In this context, the validation of a specific questionnaire of QoL is a valuable tool to evaluate the difficulties faced by parents or caregivers of children with this chronic illness. A specific questionnaire for this population can elucidate the reasons for stress in their daily lives as well as the physical, mental, emotional, and social impact caused by CD. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate a specific questionnaire to evaluate the QoL of parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with CD. The study was developed in six steps: (i) development of the CD parent/caregiver QoL questionnaire (CDPC-QoL); (ii) subjective evaluation; (iii) validation of the questionnaire by the Delphi method; (iv) evaluation of the internal consistency and reproducibility of the CDPC-QoL; (v) application of the questionnaire to Brazilian CD parents or caregivers; and (vi) statistical analysis. Overall results showed that a higher family income resulted in a higher score of the worries domain. In addition, having another illness besides CD decreased the QoL (except in the worries domain). The other variables studied did not present a statistically significant impact on the QoL, which was shown to be low in all aspects. Knowledge of the QoL is important to help implement effective strategies to improve celiac patients’ quality of life and reduce their physical, emotional, and social burden.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201905.0258.v1

Experimental Study of The Summation of Flicker Caused by Wind Turbines

Koldo Redondo, José Julio Gutiérrez, Izaskun Azcarate, Purificación Saiz, Luis Alberto Leturiondo, Sofía Ruiz de Gauna

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: power quality; wind power plant; voltage fluctuations

Online: 21 May 2019 (11:19:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0254.v2

Utility Approaches to Evaluating the Effectiveness of Consumer Confidence Reports

Jessica Evans, Adam T. Carpenter

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: consumer confidence report; communication; water quality report

Online: 17 April 2019 (10:53:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201904.0002.v1

Colorimetric Detection of Mercury Ions in Water with Capped Silver Nanoprisms

Fouzia Tanvir, Atif Yaqub, Shazia Tanvir, Ran An, William A. Anderson

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Nanotechnology Keywords: nanoparticles; spectral blue shift; amalgam; water quality

Online: 1 April 2019 (08:21:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0171.v2

Identification of Critical Source Areas (CSAs) and Evaluation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Controlling Eutrophication in the Dez River Basin

Hadi Babaei, Mohammad Nazari-Sharabian, Moses Karakouzian, Sajjad Ahmad

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: water quality; SWAT; SWAT-CUP; SUFI-2

Online: 18 February 2019 (09:07:54 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0225.v1

Impacts of a Changing Earth on Microbial Dynamics and Human Health Risks in the Continuum between Beach Water and Sand

Chelsea J. Weiskerger, João Brandão, Warish Ahmed, Asli Aslan, Lindsay Avolio, Brian D. Badgley, Alexandria B. Boehm, Thomas A. Edge, Jay M. Fleisher, Christopher D. Heaney, Luisa Jordao, Julie L. Kinzelman, James S. Klaus, Gregory T. Kleinheinz, Päivi Meriläinen, Jean Pierre Nshimyimana, Mantha Phanikumar, Alan M. Piggot, Tarja Pitkänen, Clare Robinson, Michael J. Sadowsky, Christopher Staley, Zachery R. Staley, Erin M. Symonds, Laura J. Vogel, Kevan M. Yamahara, Richard L. Whitman, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Valerie J. Harwood

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: pathogen, climate change, sand, water quality, modeling

Online: 22 January 2019 (17:28:22 CET)

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Humans may be exposed to microbial pathogens at recreational beaches via environmental sources, such as water, sand, and aerosols. Although infectious disease risk from exposure to waterborne pathogens has been an active area of research for decades, sand is a relatively unexplored reservoir of pathogens and fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). Beach sand and water habitats provide unique advantages and challenges to pathogen introduction, growth, and persistence, as well as continuous exchange between habitats. Models of FIB and pathogen fate and transport in sandy beach habitats can help predict the risk of infectious disease from recreational water use, but filling knowledge gaps such as decay rates and potential for microbial growth in beach habitats is necessary for accurate modeling. Climatic variability, whether natural or anthropogenically-induced, adds complexity to predictive modeling, but may increase human exposure to waterborne pathogens via extreme weather events, warming of water bodies and sea level rise in many regions. The popularity of human recreational beach activities, combined with predicted climate change scenarios, could amplify the risk of human exposure to pathogens and related illnesses. Other global change trends such as increased population growth and urbanization are expected to exacerbate contamination events and the predicted impacts of increasing levels of waterborne pathogens on human health. Such changes will alter microbial population dynamics in beach habitats, and will consequently affect the assumptions and relationships used in population models and quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Here, we discuss the literature on microbial population and transport dynamics in sand-water continuum habitats at beaches, how these dynamics can be modeled, and how climate change and other anthropogenic influences (e.g., land use, urbanization) should be considered when using and developing more holistic, beachshed-based models.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0224.v1

Effects of the Quality of Sleep and the Mediating Role of Eating on Self-Esteem in Healthcare Personnel

María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes, María del Mar Molero Jurado, Ana Belén Barragán Martín, África Martos Martínez, José Jesús Gázquez Linares

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: self-esteem; quality of sleep; eating; nursing

Online: 18 December 2018 (12:12:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201805.0199.v2

Sustainability Assessment of the Groundwater Quality in the Western India to Achieve Urban Water Security

Chitresh Saraswat, Pankaj Kumar, Rajarshi Dasgupta, Prashant Bhalani

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Water Security, Groundwater assessment, Groundwater quality, India

Online: 31 May 2018 (16:47:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201612.0038.v1

Chemical Fingerprint Analysis and Quantitative Analysis of Rosa Rugosa by UPLC-DAD

Sanawar Mansur, Rahima Abdullab, Amatjan Ayubicb, Haji Akbar Aisa

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: Rosa rugosa; UPLC-DAD; quality control; fingerprint

Online: 7 December 2016 (11:11:00 CET)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0174.v1

Variation of Ambient Air Quality Scenario in Chittagong City: A Case Study of Air Pollution

Md. Arif Hossen, Asiful Hoque

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Air Quality; Gaseous Pollutants; AQI, PM2.5; PM10

Online: 18 August 2016 (10:36:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0122.v1

Quality of Life and Poor Oral Health: A Comparison of Postmenopausal Women

Kristin A. Williams, Hebba Shamia, Christine DeBaz, Leena Palomo

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: oral health; quality of life; postmenopausal women

Online: 13 August 2016 (03:14:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0862.v1

Digital Twin Of Shipbuilding Process in Shipyard 4.0

Remigiusz Romuald Iwańkowicz, Radosław Rutkowski

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: digital twin system; shipbuilding; shipyard; digitalization; product lifecycle; technology applied to maritime industry; quality management; dimensional quality control

Online: 24 April 2023 (13:53:38 CEST)

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