Multifractal Analysis of Acoustic Emissions during Hydraulic Fracturing Experiments under Uniaxial Loading Conditions: A Niutitang Shale Example by Jingqiang Tan, Jun Xie, Lei Li, Qiao Lyu, Jianqiang Han, Zhengguang Zhao

“…This study demonstrates that the multifractal method is feasible for quantitatively characterizing hydraulic fractures and can aid field hydraulic fracturing operations.…”
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Randomized studies in China show that studying and promoting civic honesty needs to consider local norms by Iris W. Hung, Yuho Yiu, Sihan Wu, Dan Liu, Liman Wang, Xiao Han

“…Moreover, we tested multiple behavioral interventions in the field. Aiding a lost-property finder to connect to an owner using WeChat led to a reporting rate of 59.3% (vs. 7% as shown in a recent research that used email as the communication means; note that due to differences in experimental designs, no direct comparison of these reporting rates should be made however). …”
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Synthetic peptides as valuable and versatile tools for research: our 20 year journey in Chile by Constanza Cárdenas, Paula Santana, Claudio Álvarez, Luis Mercado, Sergio Marshall, Fernando Albericio, Fanny Guzmán

“…Peptides are also prevalent in other sectors, such as the food industry, where they serve as food additives to enhance nutritional characteristics or aid in food preservation. Moreover, peptides are increasingly being utilized in cosmetics. …”
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Researching Organic Solar Cells from the Perspective of Literature Big Data Analysis by Qing Wang, Zhixin Liu, Shengda Zhao, Yangjun Yan, Xinyi Li, Yajie Zhang, Xinghua Zhang

“…Moreover, the method of machine intelligence developed here can be used in any other materials field, aiding a comprehensive understanding of the development quickly.…”
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Salivary biomarkers in cancer - A narrative review by R. Swaathi, Madhu Narayan, Rajkumar Krishnan

“…The biomolecular breakthroughs of the neoplastic process have aided knowledge in this tumor mechanism and early diagnosis substantially enhances the odds of effective therapy. …”
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Shannon Entropy Computations in Navier–Stokes Flow Problems Using the Stochastic Finite Volume Method by Marcin Kamiński, Rafał Leszek Ossowski

“…It is implemented with the aid of the polynomial bases for the pressure–velocity–temperature (PVT) solutions, for which the weighted least squares method (WLSM) algorithm is applicable. …”
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Anterior Chamber Angle Shape Analysis and Classification of Glaucoma in SS-OCT Images by Soe Ni Ni, J. Tian, Pina Marziliano, Hong-Tym Wong

“…It showed that the proposed approach has promising potential to become a computer aided diagnostic tool for angle closure glaucoma (ACG) disease.…”
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Genetic Variability and Selection Criteria in Rice Mutant Lines as Revealed by Quantitative Traits by Yusuff Oladosu, M. Y. Rafii, Norhani Abdullah, Mohammad Abdul Malek, H. A. Rahim, Ghazali Hussin, Mohammad Abdul Latif, Isiaka Kareem

“…Finally, the evaluated genotypes were grouped into five major clusters based on the assessed traits with the aid of UPGMA dendrogram. So hybridization of group I with group V or group VI could be used to attain higher heterosis or vigour among the genotypes. …”
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Predictive Biomarkers of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Immunotherapy Response in Bladder Cancer: Where Are We Now? by Luís Lima, Mário Dinis-Ribeiro, Adhemar Longatto-Filho, Lúcio Santos

“…Since BCG effectiveness is unpredictable, it is important to find consistent biomarkers that can aid either in the prediction of the outcome and/or side effects development. …”
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Transcriptome Analysis of Interspecific Hybrid between Brassica napus and B. rapa Reveals Heterosis for Oil Rape Improvement by Jinfang Zhang, Guangrong Li, Haojie Li, Xiaobin Pu, Jun Jiang, Liang Chai, Benchuan Zheng, Cheng Cui, Zujun Yang, Yongqing Zhu, Liangcai Jiang

“…The present study could be helpful for the better understanding of the determination and regulation of mechanisms of heterosis to aid Brassica improvement.…”
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Exploring UAV Networking From the Terrain Information Completeness Perspective: A Tutorial by Zhengying Lou, Ruibo Wang, Baha Eddine Youcef Belmekki, Mustafa A. Kishk, Mohamed-Slim Alouini

“…In the presence of complete terrain information, two highly discussed topics are UAV-aided map construction and dynamic trajectory design based on maps. …”
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The HFA‐PEFF score identifies ‘early‐HFpEF’ phenogroups associated with distinct biomarker profiles by Michiel T.H.M. Henkens, Anne‐Mar vanOmmen, Sharon Remmelzwaal, Gideon B. Valstar, Ping Wang, Job A.J. Verdonschot, Mark R. Hazebroek, Leonard Hofstra, Vanessa P.M. vanEmpel, Joline W.J. Beulens, Hester M. denRuijter, Stephane R.B. Heymans

“…Abstract Aims The HFA‐PEFF score was developed to optimize diagnosis and to aid in early recognition of heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in patients who present with HF‐like symptoms. …”
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Soluble and cell-based markers of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated nephritis by Sandra M Herrmann, Riley Fadden, Ryan J Sullivan, Kerry L Reynolds, Harish Seethapathy, Meghan E Sise, Shruti Gupta, Alexandra-Chloe Villani, Qiyu Wang, Daiana Moreno, Destiny Harden, R Neal Smith, Ivy A Rosales, Robert B Colvin, Sarah Chute, Lynn D Cornell, Nancy J Yang, Sara Barmettler, Sophia Wells, Jocelyn Farmer

“…Gene expressions for IL2RA, IL-2 signaling, and T cell receptor signaling in the kidney tissue with ICI-nephritis were significantly higher compared with controls.Conclusion Elevated sIL-2R level and flow cytometric markers of both B and T cell dysregulation may aid the diagnosis of ICI-nephritis.…”
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Prévalence de l’état de stress post-traumatique (ESPT) au Canada pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 : résultats de l’Enquête sur la COVID-19 et la santé mentale by Murray Weeks, Danielle Marion, Anne-Marie Robert, R. Nicholas Carleton

“…La prévalence de l’ESPT a été mesurée à l’aide de la liste de contrôle de l’ESPT pour le DSM-5 (PCL-5). …”
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Interactive Response Systems (IRS) in online English classes: Voices of foreign university teachers in Thailand by Kiki Juli Anggoro, Nurmala Nurmala

“…The advantages of IRS tools included increased interactivity, competition, and engagement. They aided in monitoring student attentiveness and comprehension while fostering independent learning. …”
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THE IMPACT OF ULTRASOUND TREATMENT ON THE QUALITY OF DIFFERENT WINE VARIETIES by IRINA-LOREDANA IFRIM, ELENA-MIRELA SUCEVEANU, IOANA-ADRIANA ȘTEFĂNESCU

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Examination of Physicians’ Perception of the Indications of Colorectal Stents in the Management of Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction: A Provincial Survey by Jean-Frédéric LeBlanc, Myriam Martel, Alan N. Barkun

“…In November 2014, European and American Societies published guidelines to aid in understanding which patients might benefit from colorectal stenting. …”
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Big Data Analytics For Organizations: Challenges and Opportunities and Its Effect on International Business Education by Twana Saeed Ali, Tugberk Kaya

“…This paper focuses on the major issues and opportunities as well as big data storage with the aid of academic tools and researches conducted earlier by scholars for big data analysis. …”
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Brushing Effect on the Properties of Glass Ionomer Cement Modified by Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles or by Bioactive Glasses by Rafael A. Martins, Luana M. Marti, Ana C. B. Mendes, Camila Fragelli, Mario Cilense, Angela C. C. Zuanon

“…Surface roughness was evaluated using a rugosimeter, Vickers hardness using a microdurometer, and mass variation measured in an analytical balance at 1, 7, 15, 30, and 60 days before and after the brushing test, with the aid of toothbrushing simulator and soft bristle toothbrushes. …”
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF INCONEL 617B ALLOYAT ULTRA-SUPERCRITICAL TEMPERATURE by YIN Tao, CAI LiXun, BAO Chen

“…Based on new method of finite-element-analysis aided testing on funnel specimen,we can get uniaxial tensile true stress-true strain curves until fracture. …”
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