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This framework is used to perform a symmetry reduction, transforming the governing partial differential equation into a set of ordinary differential equations. A key contribution of this work is the identification and analysis of several non-trivial invariant solutions, including a new Galilean-boost-invariant solution related to an accelerating reference frame, which extends beyond standard traveling waves. Through a detailed physical interpretation supported by phase plane analysis and asymptotic methods, we elucidate how the mathematical symmetries directly manifest as fundamental physical behaviors. This reveals a clear classification of distinct wave regimes\u2014from monotonic and oscillatory shocks to solitary wave trains governed by the interplay between nonlinearity, dissipation and dispersion. The numerical validation verify the accuracy and physical relevance of the derived invariant solutions, with errors less than 0.5% in the Burgers limit and 3.2% in the weak dissipation regime. Our work establishes a direct link between the model\u2019s symmetry structure and its observable dynamics, providing a unified framework validated both analytically and through the examination of universal scaling laws. 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