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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0293.v1

Using Waste Concentrated Sodium Hydroxide Solution From Aluminum Production and Fabric Softener As Phase Transfer Agent in the Environmentally Friendly Biodiesel Synthesis

SANDRO LUIZ BARBOSA DOS SANTOS, DAVID LEE NELSON, Lucas Paconio Silva, Moises Pedro, WALLANS TORRES PIO DOS SANTOS, ALEXANDRE PEREIRA WENTZ, Fernando L. P. Pessoa, Foster A. Agblavor, Daniel A. Bortoleto

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Applied Chemistry Keywords: Environment friendly processes; Bayer residue; waste management; bauxite; contaminants; quality control; fatty acid methyl ester

Online: 13 April 2023 (03:42:31 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 REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0003.v1

The Controversial Roles of Resveratrol in Mammalian Reproduction

Rolando Pasquariello, Nicole Verdile, Tiziana A.L. Brevini, Fulvio Gandolfi, Cristiano Boiti, Massimo Zerani, Margherita Maranesi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: polyphenols; reproduction; phytoestrogens; ovary function; sirtuin; testis function; spermatozoa; cryopreservation; sperm quality; oocyte quality

Online: 1 September 2020 (09:55:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0196.v1

Assessment of Speech Quality during Speech Rehabilitation Based on the Solution of the Classification Problem

Evgeny Kostyuchenko, Ivan Rakhmanenko, Alexander Shelupanov, Lidiya Balatskaya, Ivan Sidorov

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: Speech Rehabilitation; Speech Quality Assessment; LSTM

Online: 13 December 2021 (10:10:36 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0364.v1

Seed Priming Technology as a Key Strategy to Increase Crop Plant Production under Adverse Environmental Conditions

Daniel Garcia, Samiah Arif, Yinglei Zhao, Shuo Zhao, Lin Chau Ming, Danfeng Huang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: stress tolerance; biological mechanisms; biotic/Abiotic stress; hybrid priming; high-quality seeds

Online: 21 September 2021 (14:02:07 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0440.v1

Computer Simulations of Air Quality and Bio-climatic Indices for the City of Sofia

Georgi Gadzhev, Kostadin Ganev

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: air quality; thermal comfort; air quality index; heat index; wind chill; Bulgaria; Europe

Online: 16 June 2021 (11:18:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1051.v1

Phytoremediation Capacity of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as Nature-based Solution for Contaminants and Physicochemical Characterization of Lake Water

Esayas Elias Churko, Munyaradzi Chitakira, Luxon Nhamo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Heavy metals; water quality; remediation; water security; ecosystem services; spatio-temporal variation; nature-based solution

Online: 15 May 2023 (14:14:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1306.v1

Recognition and Development of Sustainable Parameters for the Industrialization of Specialty Coffees

Ana Carolina Correa Malta, Ana Paula Lelis Rodrigues de Oliveira, Gabriel Henrique Horta de Oliveira

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: roasting; sustainability; coffee production; quality

Online: 26 March 2024 (03:07:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1797.v1

Exploring Sleep in Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Relationship to Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and Family Quality of Life (FQoL)

Maureen Russell, Carol M. Baldwin, Stuart F. Quan

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Sleep; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Quality of Life; Family Quality of Life

Online: 26 July 2023 (10:12:23 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1144.v1

A Data-Driven Approach to Assess and Improve the Quality Of Information Service in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Survey

Samy Benhoussa, Gil De Sousa, Jean-Pierre Chanet

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Other Keywords: Internet of Thing; Wireless Sensor Networks; Quality of Service; Quality of Information; Data Reduction; Data Quality; Energy Efficiency

Online: 15 January 2024 (16:31:45 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0428.v1

Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: The Modern Psycho-Oncologic Approach for Romania – a Review

Monica Licu, Sorin Paun, Claudiu Gabriel Ionescu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: quality of life; health-related quality of life; psychosocial factors; psycho-oncology

Online: 6 June 2023 (09:36:11 CEST)

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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 REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0238.v1

Investigating the Quality-of-Life Level in Children with Bronchial Asthma

PARASKEVI THEOFILOU, DIMITRIS D. VLASTOS

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Quality-of-Life; children; asthma

Online: 5 June 2023 (05:00:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0637.v1

Analysis of the Cost of Varying Levels of User Perceived Quality for Internet Access

Ali Adib Arnab, John Schormans, Sheikh Razibulhasan Raj, Nafi Ahmad

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Networks And Communications Keywords: Mean Opinion Score (MOS); Quality of Experience (QoE); bandwidth; bandwidth cost; Quality of Service (QoS)

Online: 30 October 2020 (12:55:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0040.v1

Association Between Planetary Health Diet with Regular Consumption of Breakfast and a Well-Balanced Diet: A Cross-sectional Analysis in Japanese Male Undergraduates

Etsuko Kibayashi, Makiko Nakade

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Japanese male undergraduates; planetary health diet; eating breakfast; healthy diets; dietary quality; health behaviour

Online: 4 March 2024 (01:26:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0405.v1

Optimizing Planting Methods for Sustainable Pomegranate Cultivation in the Shallow Gravelly Land of Central Deccan Plateau Region, India

Rajagopal Vadivel, Kotha Sammi Reddy, Yogeshwar Singh, Dhananjay D. Nangare

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: planting approach; soil types; pits dimension; shallow gravelly land; pomegranate tree growth; fruit yield; fruit quality; Leaf nutrient content; sustainability

Online: 5 April 2024 (09:21:30 CEST)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

The Development of a Standardized Quality Assessment Material to Support Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load Testing for ART Monitoring in South Africa

Lara Dominique Noble, Lesley Erica Scott, Asiashu Bongwe, Pedro Da Silva, Wendy Susan Stevens

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: HIV viral load; external quality assessment; verification; quality; thermostable; PrimeStore MTM

Online: 18 January 2021 (12:24:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0322.v1

Classification of Hotels in the Context of Sustainable Development Factors. Case Study on Public Policy in the European Union and Poland

Ewa Wszendybył-Skulska, Aleksander Panasiuk

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: quality; hotel; certification; classification; tourism policy

Online: 6 February 2024 (04:16:14 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/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/preprints202403.0740.v1

Automated Non-Sterile Pharmacy Compounding: A Multi-Site Study in European Hospital and Community Pharmacies with Pediatric Immediate Release Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets

Niklas Sandler, Farnaz Shokraneh, Mahsa Bahman, Julius Lahtinen, Niko Hassinen, Sari Airaksinen, Soumya Verma, Ludmila Hrizanovska, Jana Lass, Jyrki Heinämäki, Urve Paaver, Anssi Karlstedt, Janika Tähnas, Christoph Klaas, Catharina Kern, Adeline Bienfait, Frédéric Lagarce, Dominic Fenske, Katrin Muehlenfeld, Julia Malik, Holger Scherliess, Samuli Ojala, Sara P Cruz, Mattias Paulsson, Katja Kammonen, Maria Rautamo, Hendrik Lueck, Herwig Heindl, Laurent Carrez, Antoine Pierrot, Ralf Harnish, Stephanie Stareprawo, Marija Tubic-Grozdanii, Stefanie Zibolka, Uli Loesch, Martina Jeske, Ulrich Griesser, Karin Hummer, Andreas Thalmeier, Marianne Leitner, Susan Bischoff, Ralph Heimke-Brinck, Janine Paulus-Rohmer, Karim Khouckh, Fabien Bruno, Anna Harjans, Torsten Hoppe-Tichy

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pharmacy Keywords: automated compounding; hospital and community pharmcies; pharm inks; integrated quality control

Online: 13 March 2024 (12:02:20 CET)

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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/preprints202310.1395.v1

Risk Awareness as a Key Determinant of Early Vaccine Uptake in the Mpox Vaccination Campaign in an Italian Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Giulia Del Duca, Alessandro Tavelli, Ilaria Mastrorosa, Camilla Aguglia, Simone Lanini, Anna Clelia Brita, Roberta Gagliardini, Serena Vita, Alessandra Vergori, Jessica Paulicelli, Giorgia Natalini, Angela D'Urso, Pierluca Piselli, Paola Gallì, Vanessa Mondillo, Claudio Mastroianni, Enrica Tamburrini, Loredana Sarmati, Cristof Stingone, Miriam Lichtner, Emanuele Nicastri, Massimo Farinella, Filippo Leserri, Andrea Siddu, Francesco Maggi, Antonella D'Arminio Monforte, Francesco Vairo, Alessandra Barca, Francesco Vaia, Enrico Girardi, Valentina Mazzotta, Andrea Antinori

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Mpox infection; mpox vaccination; risk awareness, vaccine acceptance; vaccine hesitancy; health-related quality of life; the Short-Form 36-item questionnaire

Online: 24 October 2023 (07:56:10 CEST)

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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/preprints202106.0604.v1

Analysis of Air Quality by Ventilation in House in the Framework of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Spain

Patricia Aguilera-Benito, Carolina Piña-Ramirez, Giacomo Viccione, Ester Lepore

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: ventilation; indoor air quality; COVID-19; aerosols; Spain

Online: 24 June 2021 (12:02:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0077.v1

Evaluation of the Water Consumption and the Productive Pa-Rameters on a Table Grapevine Cultivar Grafted onto Two Root-Stocks, in the Climate Change Context

Antonio Dattola, Vincenzo Vonella, Olivadese Tommaso, Francesco Pullia, Rocco Zappia, Gregorio Antonio Maria Gullo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: drought, phenology, quality, sap flow, viticulture

Online: 2 October 2023 (16:49:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0809.v1

Modular Green Wall Systems as a Specific Handwriting Style in Architecture of Green Buildings

Natalia Shushunova, Elena Korol

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: green wall system; reducing the air pollutants; indicators of the effectiveness; green building technologies; biophilic architecture; quality of the urban environment.

Online: 10 August 2023 (08:20:35 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202105.0326.v1

Characteristics of Organically Grown Compared to Conventionally Grown Potato and the Processed Products: A Review

Koffi Djaman, Soum Sanogo, Komlan Koudahe, Samuel Allen, Aminou Saibou, Samuel Essah

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: organic; conventional; potato; quality; disease

Online: 14 May 2021 (11:44:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202302.0013.v1

Hydrogeochemical Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the West Central Senegal

Mathias Diedhou, Seyni Ndoye, Helène Celle, Serigne Faye, Stefan Wohnlichs, Philippe Le Coustumer

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Groundwater quality; irrigation and drinking water; hydrochemistry; Water Quality Index; geochemical process; Senegal

Online: 1 February 2023 (11:45:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202110.0325.v1

Calculation of Quality Indices and Correlation Factors at Some Effluents Entry Points of the Mansagar Lake, Jaipur

Yuvraj Singh, Manish Kumar Jain

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Pollution in Lakes; Quality assessment; Water and metal quality index; Metal pollution index; Correlation analysis

Online: 22 October 2021 (10:09:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202108.0470.v1

The Health Life Quality Portrait of Kaili Da’a Women Couples Violence for the Victims of Tsunami, Earthquake, and Liquefaction through Family Economic Empowerment in Central Sulawesi Indonesia

Sitti Rahmawati, Dilaver Diaz Tengilimoglu, Sonia Diaz Monsalve, Bohari Bohari, Andi Herman Jaya, Santi Yunus, Nurulhuda Rahman

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: life quality; women's health; family empowerment

Online: 24 August 2021 (13:59:30 CEST)

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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 REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0232.v1

Urban Air Quality Measurements: A Survey

Muhammad Usama

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Pollution Keywords: Air Quality; Urban air quality; air quality measurement systems

Online: 26 April 2022 (09:57:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1003.v1

Comparing Different Creative Process Measurement Techniques within a Self-regulated Learning Framework to Enhance the Sustainability of Arts Education Progress

Churan Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Younghwan Pan

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: creativity; three-phase SRL model; think-aloud; arts education; education quality; work quality.

Online: 26 April 2023 (15:26:12 CEST)

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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/preprints202110.0078.v1

Determinants of the Intention to Buy Clothes in the Online Stores of the MiPyMe of Perú, Colombia and México

Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Paula Andrea Mejía Henao, Reyna Esperanza Zea Gordillo, Juan Carlos Olaya Molano, James Aristides Pajuelo Rodriguez

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Marketing Keywords: perceived value; quality of interaction; image; trust and satisfaction

Online: 5 October 2021 (11:16:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0100.v1

Effects of casein hydrolysate prepared with savinase on the quality of breads made by frozen dough

Hatice Bekiroglu, Gorkem Ozulku, Osman Sagdic

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: casein hydrolysate, frozen dough, bread quality

Online: 4 October 2023 (07:37:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0147.v1

A New Approach to Improving the Quality of Life of Dogs with Hypoadrenocorticism and their Owners’

Julia Hupfeld, Michael Dölle, Holger Volk, Johanna Rieder

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine Keywords: hypoadrenocorticism; dogs; owners; quality of life

Online: 3 May 2023 (12:33:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0685.v1

Comparison of Image Fusion Techniques Using Worldview-3 Data

Milad Farhadi, Hossein Hoshyarmanesh

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: fusion; pansharpening; image quality; Worldview-3; quality index

Online: 28 September 2020 (11:05:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0711.v1

Research on the Impact of Environmental Regulation and Technology Innovation on the Quality of Economic Growth

Qingyang Wu

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: Quality of economic growth; environmental regulation; technological innovation

Online: 29 June 2021 (14:14:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1064.v1

The Influence of Cleaning Solutions on the Retention of Overdenture Attachment Systems

Sofia Monteiro, Pedro Barreiros, Joana Mendes, Carlos Aroso, António Sérgio Silva, José Manuel Mendes

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: denture cleanser; attachments; overdenture; oral health; quality of life

Online: 15 May 2023 (16:17:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0198.v1

The Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Sleep Quality of Children

Roberto Lopez-Iracheta, Laura Moreno-Galarraga, Jose Manuel Moreno Villares, Oscar Emilio Bueso-Asfura, Miguel Angel Martínez-González, Nerea Martín-Calvo

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Perinatology And Child Health Keywords: Covid-19 lockdown; sleep quality; parental education; SENDO project

Online: 10 March 2023 (13:36:42 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0657.v2

Physical Image Quality Metrics for the Characterization of X-ray Systems Used in Fluoroscopy-Guided Pediatric Cardiac Interventional Procedures: A Systematic Review

Diego Nocetti, Kathia Villalobos, Kevin Wunderle

Subject: Physical Sciences, Radiation And Radiography Keywords: image quality; interventional radiology; pediatrics

Online: 30 August 2023 (04:05:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0075.v2

The Impact of COVID-19 That Outbreak on the Quality Education vs. Role of Social Worker in the Context of Nepal

Rajesh Tamang, Som Nepali

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Humanities Keywords: COVID-19; Quality education; social work; students; implication level

Online: 15 February 2022 (20:45:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1367.v1

The Quality of the Structural Domain of Tuberculosis Services at Public Health Facilities in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study Design

Amanuel Yoseph, Aschalew Arega, Tebeje Shume, Million Tucha, Temesigen Debessa, Belay Birhanu, Damene Guja

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Keywords: quality; structure; TB services; cross-sectional design; Sidama region; Ethiopia.

Online: 22 March 2024 (11:35:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1262.v1

Grape Derived Polysaccharide Extracts Rich in Rhamnogalacturonans-II as Potential Modulators of White Wines Flavour Compounds

Diego Canalejo, Leticia Martínez-Lapuente, Belén Ayestarán, Silvia Pérez-Magariño, Thierry Doco, Zenaida Guadalupe

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: rhamnogalacturonans type II (RG-II); mannoproteins (MP); polysaccharides rich in arabinose and galactose (PRAG); winemaking by-products; volatiles; phenols sensory quality

Online: 19 July 2023 (08:51:40 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 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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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0117.v1

A Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Intervention Program for the Prevention of Falls in Hospital

Karthikayini Krishnasamy, Pin Maw Tan, Mohd Idzwan Zakaria, Karuthan Chinna

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: patient safety, quality improvement, safety culture

Online: 3 July 2023 (15:01:11 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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Does Product Quality Signal Improve the Information Matching Efficiency of the Sponsored Search Auction Mechanism?

Zuguo Cai, Lu Liu, Shijie Li

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: bidding rank; information asymmetry; search engine; product quality

Online: 20 April 2020 (14:50:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1684.v1

The Role of Water Quality on the Water-Agriculture-Health Nexus: An Assessment of Surface Water in Vaalharts, South Africa

Naziha Mokadem, Adeline Ngie, Germarie Viljoen

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Other Keywords: Vaalharts area; water quality; HMPI; HEI; Trace elements

Online: 23 June 2023 (12:48:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201807.0186.v1

The Impact of Working Relationships in the Accounting and Audit Cycle

Reza Mohammadi

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: audit quality; previous working relationship; audit and audit cycle

Online: 11 July 2018 (03:37:49 CEST)

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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 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/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/preprints201710.0016.v1

Earth Observation for Citizen Science Validation, or, Citizen Science for Earth Observation Validation? The Role of Quality Assurance of Volunteered Observations

Didier Leibovici, Jamie Williams, Julian Rosser, Crona Hodges, Colin Chapman, Chris Higgins, Mike Jackson

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: citizen science; volunteered geographical information; metadata; data quality; quality assurance; scientific workflow; provenance; metaquality; open data

Online: 3 October 2017 (13:52:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201608.0038.v1

Reconstructing Historical VOC Concentrations in Drinking Water for Epidemiological Studies at a U.S. Military Base: Summary of Results

Morris L. Maslia, Mustafa M. Aral, Perri Z. Ruckart, Frank J. Bove

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: historical reconstruction; modeling; drinking water; water quality; VOC; epidemiological study; health study; Camp Lejeune

Online: 4 August 2016 (10:09:23 CEST)

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A U.S. government health agency conducted epidemiological studies to evaluate whether exposures to drinking water contaminated with volatile organic compounds at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were associated with increased health risks to children and adults. These health studies required knowledge of contaminant concentrations in drinking water—at monthly intervals—delivered to family housing, barracks, and other facilities within the study area. Because concentration data were limited or unavailable during much of the period of contamination (1950s–1985), the historical reconstruction process was used to quantify estimates of monthly mean contaminant-specific concentrations. This paper integrates many efforts, reports, and papers into a synthesis of the overall approach to, and results from, a drinking-water historical reconstruction study. Results show that at the Tarawa Terrace water treatment plant (WTP) reconstructed (simulated) tetrachloroethylene (PCE) concentrations reached a maximum monthly average value of 183 micrograms per liter (ug/L) compared to a one-time maximum measured value of 215 ug/L and exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s current maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 5 ug/L during the period November 1957–February 1987. At the Hadnot Point WTP, reconstructed trichloroethylene (TCE) concentrations reached a maximum monthly average value of 783 ug/L compared to a one-time maximum measured value of 1,400 ug/L during the period August 1953–December 1984. The Hadnot Point WTP also provided contaminated drinking water to the Holcomb Boulevard housing area continuously prior to June 1972, when the Holcomb Boulevard WTP came on line (maximum reconstructed TCE concentration of 32 ug/L) and intermittently during the period June 1972–February 1985 (maximum reconstructed TCE concentration of 66 ug/L). Applying the historical reconstruction process to quantify contaminant-specific monthly drinking-water concentrations is advantageous for epidemiological studies when compared to using the classical exposed versus unexposed approach.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202103.0016.v1

The Impact of Perceived Hapkido Service Quality on Exercise Continuation and Recommendation Intentions, with a Focus on Korean Middle and High School Students

Tae-Seung Park, Jun-Su Kim, Jiyoun Kim

Subject: Physical Sciences, Biophysics Keywords: keyword 1; Hapkido 2; Service Quality 3; Quality on Exercise Continuation 4; Recommendation Intentions

Online: 1 March 2021 (13:37:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202006.0287.v2

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life and Well-Being in Morocco

Zouhour Samlani, Yassine Lemfadli, Adil Ait Errami, Sofia Oubaha, Khadija Krati

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: Covid-19; quality of life; mental health; physical health

Online: 8 March 2021 (09:51:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0544.v1

Analysis and Control of the Physicochemical Quality of Groundwater in the Chari Baguirmi Region in Chad

Allaramadji Beyaitan Bantin, Xia Jun, Hongping Wang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Analysis; control; physicochemical quality; groundwater; Chari Baguirmi region; Chad

Online: 25 August 2020 (10:02:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0072.v1

In Search of the Optimal Measurement Parameters for Determining the Degree of Modification of Thermally Modified Wood by Thermogravimetry

Romana Cerc Korošec, Boštjan Žener, Nataša Čelan Korošin, Miha Humar, Davor Kržišnik, Gregor Rep, Urška Lavrenčič Štangar

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Paper, Wood And Textiles Keywords: thermal treatment; wood modification; thermogravimetry; calibration curve; quality control

Online: 1 November 2023 (11:07:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0831.v1

The Influence of the Timing of Haymaking on the Yield and Quality of Alfalfa Feed (Medicago sativa L.) in the Conditions of the Kazakhstan Aral Sea Region

Bolat Koptileuov, Laura Tokhetova, Bibigul Baizhanova, Serik Bekzhanov, Nurali Nurgaliyev, Ainur Demesinova

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: alfalfa; timing of haymaking; growth dynamics of one stem; yield; quality

Online: 11 May 2023 (08:57:36 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/preprints202204.0164.v1

Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Environmental Quality: A Panel Quintile Regression Method

Muhammad Azam, Wajhi Abbassi, Tahar Tayachi, Rauf I Azam

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Finance Keywords: Environmental quality; institutional quality; ethnic conflicts; socio-economic factors

Online: 18 April 2022 (10:38:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0041.v1

Performance of Low-Cost Sensors for Air Pollution Measurements in Urban Environments. Accuracy Evaluation Applying the Air Quality Index (AQI)

Georgios C. Spyropoulos, Panagiotis T. Nastos, Konstantinos P. Moustris

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: air quality; air pollution measurements; electrochemical sensors; low-cost sensors; AQI (Air Quality Index); Athens

Online: 1 June 2021 (15:08:39 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0397.v1

The Story of Life’s Quality of Patients with Hypertentions and Its Complication

Amelia Rumi, Rudi Safarudin, Ririen Hardani, Dwi She Dewi Melinency, Nur Indah Sari, Khildayanti S, Lilies Handayani, Nurulhuda Rahman, Ismail Setyopranoto, Sitti Rahmawati

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Hypertension management; Complications of cardiovascular; Quality of Life

Online: 23 September 2021 (09:03:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202206.0168.v1

The Impact of Spiritual-Based Care Interventions on the Quality of Life of Children with Chronic Diseases: a Philosophical Perspective

Idyatul Hasanah, Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin, Tita Rohita

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: Nursing; Spiritual care; Quality of life; Chronic disease; Children

Online: 13 June 2022 (05:17:18 CEST)

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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/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/preprints202404.1151.v1

Deciphering the Role of Waxy Gene Mutations in Enhancing Rice Grain Quality: From Molecular Insights to Breeding Soft Rice Varieties

Yong Yang, Lihui Zhou, Linhao Feng, Jianying Jiang, Lichun Huang, Qing Liu, Yadong Zhang, Changquan Zhang, Qiaoquan Liu

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: soft rice; low amylose; grain transparency; Wx; eating and cooking quality

Online: 18 April 2024 (07:15:51 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0713.v1

The Moderating Effects of Institutional Qualities and Energy Use on the Economic Output

Abdulrasheed Zakari, Jurij Toplak

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: Economic output; Energy use; Institutional quality; cultural diversity; FMOLS

Online: 29 December 2020 (07:44:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202210.0268.v1

A Wavelet Quality of Life Multi-index and the Impact of Social Media during the Pandemic and the Crisis

Majed S. Balalaa, Anouar Ben Mabrouk

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: Wavelets; Quality of life index; Pandemics, Social media; Mathematical models.

Online: 19 October 2022 (05:37:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0281.v1

The Contribution of Technology Finance to the Quality of Economic Growth - Empirical Analysis Based on Spatial Econometric Model

Yuming Xu, Xu Zhou, Zhiqiang Li

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: Technology finance; Quality of economic development; Spatial econometric model

Online: 27 August 2019 (10:28:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0667.v1

Monitoring the Bacteriological Quality of Manual Drilling Water in the Tandjilé Region in Chad

Allaramadji Beyaitan Bantin, Xia Jun, Hongping Wang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: monitoring; bacteriological quality; manual drilling water; Tandjilé region; Chad

Online: 27 September 2020 (07:53:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0543.v1

Evaluating the Introgression of Wild Germplasm Into Autotetraploid Blueberry Breeding

Diego Cabezas, Ivone de Bem Oliveira, Mia Acker, Paul Lyrene, Patricio R. Munoz

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: Blueberry; Pre-breeding; hybridization; V. elliottii; Fruit quality

Online: 26 January 2021 (15:55:14 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.

Working Paper BRIEF REPORT

The Curious Case of the RaTG13 Genome: Time to Revise the Sequence Reporting Standards for Pathogens

Mohit Singla, Saad Ahmad, Chandan Gupta, Tavpritesh Sethi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biology And Biotechnology Keywords: Data Quality; Sequence reporting standards; RaTG13 Sequence; De-novo assembly

Online: 26 July 2021 (12:08:30 CEST)

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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/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/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/preprints201912.0346.v1

Predicting the Trend of Dissolved Oxygen based on kPCA-RNN Model

Yi-Fan Zhang, Peter Fitch, Peter J. Thorburn

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: water quality; machine learning; Recurrent Neural Network; PCA

Online: 25 December 2019 (10:37:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0735.v1

Multi-Omics Reveals the Effect of Crossbreeding on Some Pre-cursors of Flavor and Nutritional Quality of Pork

Qiangqiang Chen, Wei Zhang, Lixia Xiao, Qian Sun, Fen Wu, Guoliang Liu, Yuan Wang, Yuchun Pan, Qishan Wang, Jinzhi Zhang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Transcriptomics; Metabolomics; Pork; Meat quality; Longissimus dorsi muscle

Online: 9 August 2023 (07:13:33 CEST)

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Over the last several decades, China has continuously introduced Duroc boars and used them as breeding boars. Although this crossbreeding method has increased pork production, it has affected pork quality. Nowadays, one of the primary goals of industrial breeding and production systems is to enhance the quality of meat. This research adds to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that control the quality of pork and may be used as a guide for future efforts to enhance meat quality. We investigated the genetic mechanisms of cross-breeding for meat quality improvement by combining transcriptome and metabolome analysis, using Chinese native Jiaxing black (JXB) pigs and crossbred Duroc × Duroc × Berkshire × JXB (DDBJ) pigs. In the longissimus Dorsi muscle, the content of inosinic acid, polyunsaturated fatty acid, and amino acids was considerably higher in JXB pigs in contrast with that of DDBJ pigs, whereas DDBJ pigs have remarkably greater levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids than JXB pigs. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differential metabolites were identified using transcriptomic and metabolomic KEGG enrichment analyses. Differential metabolites mainly include amino acids, fatty acids, phospholipids. In addition, we found several DEGs that may explain differences in meat quality between the two pig types, including genes associated with lipid metabolism (e.g., DGKA, LIPG, and LPINI), fatty acid metabolism (e.g., ELOVL5, ELOVL4, and ACAT2), and amino acid metabolism (e.g., SLC7A2, SLC7A4). Combined with the DEGS-enriched signaling pathways, the regulatory mechanisms related to amino acids, fatty acids, and phospholipids were mapped. The abundant metabolic pathways and DEGs may provide insight into the specific molecular mechanism that regulates meat quality. Optimizing the composition of fatty acids, phospholipids, amino acids, and other compounds in pork is conducive to improving meat quality. Overall, these findings will give useful information and further groundwork for enhancing the meat quality that may be achieved via hybrid breeding.

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/preprints202306.1107.v1

Burnout and quality of life among the security employees of the professional private agencies in Central Serbia

Natasa Krsto Rancic, Dejan R Veljkovic, Momcilo R Mirkovic, Ljiljana Kulic, Verica S Jovanovic, Bojana N Stamenkovic, Natasa S Maksimovica, Vojislav M Ciric, Emilija M Marinkov-Zivkovic, Sonja D Giljaca, Marko M Stojanovic, Novica Z Bojanic, Dusan P Miljkovic, Suzana A Otasevic

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: burnout syndrome, security stuff, professional private sector, quality of life

Online: 15 June 2023 (08:37:16 CEST)

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Background. Private security refers to the security protection services that private security organizations provide to control crimes, protect lives and other assets, and to maintain order at their employers’ facilities. The objective of the study was to analyze the burnout syndrome and the quality of life among security employees of the professional private security sector in Central Serbia. Methods. A multicenter cross-sectional questionay-based study was performed in seven different cities in central Serbia. The study included the representative sample of security staff employed. The study was performed in the period from March 3, 2019 to April 30, 2019. Results. A total of 353 respondents (330 male and 23 female) participated in the study. The Response rate was 80%. Men were significantly older than women: 44.09±11.44 vs. 36.91±7.92 (F=8.752; p=0.003). Approximately one third (32.6%) had symptoms of total burnout and a much higher number of responders had moderate or high level of burnout in individual subscales; in emotional exhaustion (high 66.3%, moderate 19.8%), in depersonalisation (high 82.4%, moderate 16.2%) and slightly more than one third 34.5% had low personal achievement, about one third 32.9% had moderate personal achievement. Our study has shown that female sex and older age were associated with higher risk of total burnout and for the development of emotional exhaustion. Male sex, university education and managerial position were associated with higher personal achievement and lower risk of of total burnout because this subscale is inversely correlated with the burnout. Male sex, marritual union, two and more childreen and direct contact with clients were significantly associated with lower quality of life of employees. Conclusion. Nearly one third (32.6%) of security employees had symptoms of total burnout. Female sex and older age were associated with higher risk of total burnout and for the development of emotional exhaustion. Male sex and higher level of education were associated with greater personal achievement. Managerial position and higher education were protective factors in relation to the development of burnout. Male sex, marritual union, two and more childreen, direct contact with clients were significantly associated with lower quality of life of employees. security staff, professional private sector, quality of life

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0679.v1

Factors Informing the Development of a Clinical Pathway and Quality of Life Post Non-union Fractures of the Lower Limb

Nontembiso Magida, Hellen Myezwa, Witness Mudzi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: clinical pathways; lower limbs; quality of life; non-union fractures

Online: 10 May 2023 (04:00:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.0250.v1

Novel Strategy for the Demulsification of Peanut Oil Body by Caproic Acid

Yuhang Gao, Yanzhao Zheng, Fei Yao, Fusheng Chen

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Food Chemistry Keywords: Peanut oil body; caproic acid; demulsification; oil quality

Online: 5 June 2023 (07:13:03 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/preprints202202.0236.v1

COVID-19 (2020) Impact on Air Quality of the State of Kuwait

Jasem Albanai, Maryam Shehab, Arie Vatresia, Hassan Al-Dashti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: Kuwait; Covid-19; Air quality Index; GeoHealth; Kernel Density

Online: 18 February 2022 (12:27:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0369.v1

Bacterial Contamination Levels and Brand Perception of Sachet Water: A Case Study in Nigerian Urban Neighborhoods

I. T. Tenebe, E. O. Babatunde, C. C. Eddy-Ugorji, N. B. Ogarekpe, C. V. Ekeanyanwu, O. S. Oladele, O. B. Ezendu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Sachet water; water quality; bacteriological quality; public health; drinking water

Online: 21 March 2023 (06:14:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0092.v1

Quantitative Evaluation of Asphalt Binder Extraction from Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Using Ashing and Centrifuge Methods

Ahmed Hemida, Magdy Abdelrahman, Eslam Deef-Allah

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: ANOVA; Asphalt Binder Extraction; Quality Assurance; Quality Control; RAP; RAS

Online: 5 October 2020 (14:06:31 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0185.v1

Data Quality: A Negotiator between Paper-based and Digital Records in the Pakistan’s TB Control Program

Syed Mustafa Ali, Farah Naureen, Arif Noor, Maged Kamel N. Boulos, Javariya Aamir, Muhammad Ishaq, Naveed Anjum, John Ainsworth, Aamna Rashid, Arman Majidulla, Irum Fatima

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Other Keywords: mHealth; mobile data collection; data quality; data quality assessment framework; Tuberculosis control; developing countries

Online: 12 June 2018 (10:34:33 CEST)

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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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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1719.v1

Study of the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation using the HUBER Training 360® to Reduce the Risk of Falls in People with a Pathological Situation in Need of Functional Rehabilitation: A Randomized Control Trial

Laurent Charlotte, Beaudart Charlotte, Justine Slomian, Jean-François Kaux

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: HUBER®; ; functional rehabilitation; fall; physical performance; quality of life

Online: 24 January 2024 (09:28:55 CET)

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Deterministic Methodology for Determining the Optimal Sampling Frequency of Water Quality Monitoring Systems

Mahmoud Al-Khafaji

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Sampling frequency; deterministic approach; simulation model; water quality.

Online: 5 June 2019 (10:29:22 CEST)

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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 COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0352.v1

Improving the Quality of Life of Paralyzed Dogs and Cats Using Some Devices to Maintain the Anatomical Standing Position

Madalina Elena Henea, Liviu Cătălin Burtan, Eusebiu Viorel Șindilar, Iuliana Mihai, Mariana Grecu, Carmen Solcan, Gheorghe Solcan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: paralysis; dogs; cats; quality of life; physiotherapy; recovering standing position

Online: 14 June 2021 (11:28:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0463.v1

Predictive Values of Nocturia and Its Voiding Frequency on the Aging Males’ Symptoms

John Wai-Man Yuen, Ivy Yuen-Ping Wong, Peter Ka-Fung Chiu, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Chi-Kwok Chan, Chi-Hang Yee, Chi-Fai Ng

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Urology And Nephrology Keywords: Nocturia; aging male symptoms; Quality of life; Health-related Quality of life; Male adults; NQoL; Urinary frequency; Bedtime urination; sleep

Online: 29 July 2022 (13:13:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1435.v1

Assessment of Water Supply and Water Quality in the Rural Area of Obokun Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria

Samuel Babatunde ADEDOTUN, Oluwatoyin David ADEDOTUN, Dele Sunday OGUNDAHUNSI, Rafiu Babatunde IBRAHIM, Olayiwola OLAYODE, Samuel Kola EWEDAIRO

Subject: Urban Studies And Planning, Social Sciences Keywords: Assessment, Bacteriology; Water Supply; Water Quality; Rural Area

Online: 23 April 2024 (11:53:00 CEST)

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