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Accurate Treatment of Solution and Flux Discontinuities in 2D Time-Dependent Interface Problems via Meshless Method

Interface problems frequently arise in applications including heat conduction with composite materials, fluid flow in porous media, and diffusion–reaction processes across heterogeneous domains. This paper presents a numerical method that combines radial basis functions with a fi...

Effects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes

Background: Beetroot-derived nitrate supplementation is a widely studied nutritional strategy to enhance athletic performance. Although ergogenic benefits have been reported in recreational and moderately trained individuals, evidence for highly trained and elite athletes remains...

Measuring Refusal in Romantic Relationships: Psychometric Properties of the Refusal Frequency Scale, Refusal Impact Scale, and Refusal Index in Romanian Culture

This study developed and validated three measures of refusal in romantic relationships: Refusal Frequency (RF), Refusal Impact (RI), and the Refusal Index (Rx), which combines Refusal Frequency and Interpretation. Data from 509 participants were used to examine their psychometric...