Failure Mechanism and Stability Control of Surrounding Rock of Docking Roadway under Multiple Dynamic Pressures in Extrathick Coal Seam by Xiangye Wu, Shuai Wang, Chen Tian, Changxing Ji, Jingya Wang

“…The results show that (1) through the analysis of the superimposed stress under the concentrated coal pillar and the coal seam in advance, the specific butt joint position is arranged at 860 m away from the open-off cut, which is 10 m away from the goaf of No. 12 coal seam. (2) With the working face 031604 advancing through the process, the deviatoric stress value of the withdrawal roadway gradually increases, the maximum principal stress of the two sides of the roadway deflects clockwise from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction, its angle also gradually increases, and the shape of the plastic zone gradually expands from symmetry to asymmetry. (3) It is revealed that the peak value of deviatoric stress on both sides of the docking position of docking roadway increases gradually under the influence of mining and deflects anticlockwise to the vertical direction with the principal stress angle. …”
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Understanding the Effects of Selected Backpack Loads Carried for Certain Durations on Peak Forces of Walking Gait in School-Going Boys by Rabiya Husain, Dessalegn Wase Mola, Dhananjoy Shaw

“…The study concluded that higher backpack loads significantly increased the mean of peak forces in walking gait, which may result in postural imbalances and gait asymmetry. These findings suggest a need for regulating backpack loads to prevent potential musculoskeletal issues in children.…”
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Associations between Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene Polymorphisms and Different Types of Diabetic Retinopathy Susceptibility: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Liming Hu, Chunmei Gong, Xiaoping Chen, Honghao Zhou, Junxia Yan, Wenxu Hong

“…Publication bias was assessed by using the Egger regression asymmetry test and visualization of funnel plots. A systematic review was conducted for polymorphisms with a high degree of heterogeneity (I2>75%) or studied in only one study. …”
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The Effects of Disturbance on Plant–Pollinator Interactions in the Native Forests of an Oceanic Island (Terceira, Azores) by Mário Boieiro, Mariana Ferreira, Ana Ceia-Hasse, Fabiana Esposito, Renata Santos, Gabor Pozsgai, Paulo A. V. Borges, Carla Rego

“…Human-driven disturbance seems to be responsible for the observed differences in flower abundance and species composition between sites and to drive changes in specific network metrics (namely nestedness, interaction strength asymmetry, and specialization), particularly in one of the study areas. …”
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Professional Barriers in Energy Efficiency Retrofits—A Solution Based on Information Flow Modeling by Xilong Liao, Chun Wang, Baiyi Li, Baizhan Li, Chenqiu Du

“…These findings highlight that knowledge gaps and information asymmetry are the central challenges. To tackle these issues, this paper suggests the implementation of an information flow model that integrates the IDEF0 and DSM for building energy-saving retrofit projects. …”
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Return to Play Assessment After Lateral Ankle Sprains – German Male Elite Youth Football (Soccer) Academy Baseline Data by Zacharias Flore, Götz Welsch, Hendrik Bloch

“…LSI calculations should consider the direction of asymmetry to determine passing a performance test or not…”
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Neuroprotection and Functional Recovery Associated with Decreased Microglial Activation Following Selective Activation of mGluR2/3 Receptors in a Rodent Model of Parkinson's Diseas... by Hugh Chan, Helen Paur, Anthony C. Vernon, Virginia Zabarsky, Krishna P. Datla, Martin J. Croucher, David T. Dexter

“…We now report that delayed post lesion treatment with 2R,4R-APDC (10 nmol), results in robust neuroprotection of the nigrostriatal system, which translated into functional recovery as measured by improved forelimb use asymmetry and reduced (+)-amphetamine-induced rotation compared to vehicle treated animals. …”
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Assessment of interocular symmetry of choroidal vascularity index and thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis: a prospective study by Anna Raciborska, Barbara Pieklarz, Ewa Gińdzieńska-Sieśkiewicz, Agnieszka Zonenberg, Otylia Kowal-Bielecka, Joanna Konopińska, Diana A. Dmuchowska

“…Various parameters of the choroid in the macular and peripapillary regions were analyzed, including choroidal thickness, choroidal volume, and CVI. The interocular asymmetry in the choroidal parameters was quantified using signed and absolute differences. …”
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Development of a 3D cephalometric index to grade severity of dentofacial deformity in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis by Stratos Vassis, Mia Glerup, Ida Tambjerg, Annelise Küseler, Cory M. Resnick, Carlalberta Verna, Troels Herlin, Lillemor Berntson, Charlotte Myrup, Ellen Nordal, Marite Rygg, Kristiina Aalto, Sven Erik Noerholt, Thomas K. Pedersen, Peter Stoustrup

“…Specific severity scores were established for three domains; dentofacial asymmetry (0–8), vertical deviation (0–8), and sagittal deviation (0–8). …”
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Asymptomatic female softball pitchers have altered hip morphology and cartilage composition by Stuart J. Warden, Sally L. Coburn, Robyn K. Fuchs, Rachel K. Surowiec, Julio Carballido-Gamio, Joanne L. Kemp, Peter K. Jalaie, David F. Hanff, Antony J. R. Palmer, Scott J. Fernquest, Kay M. Crossley, Joshua J. Heerey

“…Asymptomatic softball pitchers exhibit altered bony hip morphology and cartilage composition compared to cross-country runners and non-athletic controls, respectively. They also exhibit asymmetry in cartilage composition. Further studies with larger sample sizes are warranted and any potential long-term consequences of the changes in terms of symptom and osteoarthritis development requires investigation.…”
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Driver lines for studying associative learning in Drosophila by Yichun Shuai, Megan Sammons, Gabriella R Sterne, Karen L Hibbard, He Yang, Ching-Po Yang, Claire Managan, Igor Siwanowicz, Tzumin Lee, Gerald M Rubin, Glenn C Turner, Yoshinori Aso

“…Leveraging the thousands of confocal microscopy images associated with the collection, we analyzed neuronal morphological stereotypy and discovered that one set of mushroom body output neurons, MBON08/MBON09, exhibits striking individuality and asymmetry across animals. In conjunction with the EM connectome maps, the driver lines reported here offer a powerful resource for functional dissection of neural circuits for associative learning in adult Drosophila.…”
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Tropical Cyclone Size Prediction and Development of An Error Correction Method by Guo Ruichen, Xu Jing, Wang Yuqing

“…In contrast, errors for the radius of gale-force wind (R17) and asymmetry are comparatively smaller. Initial size errors significantly influence subsequent size predictions: Larger initial vortex size errors require longer spin-up times for adjustment and are often associated with larger forecast errors in later stages. …”
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Exploring the Effect of Sampling Frequency on Real-World Mobility, Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity and Sleep Outcomes Measured with Wearable Devices in Rheumatoid Arthritis:... by Javad Sarvestan, Kenneth F. Baker, Silvia Del Din

“…Measures of macro gait (volume, pattern and variability), micro gait (pace, rhythm, variability, asymmetry and postural control of walking), sedentary behaviour (standing, sitting and lying) and physical activity (moderate to vigorous physical activity [MVPA], sustained inactive bouts [SIBs]) and sleep outcomes (sleep duration, wake up after sleep onset, number of awakenings) were recorded. …”
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Stem cell-derived exosome treatment for acute spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on preclinical evidence by Chunlin Mou, Ziyao Xia, Ziyao Xia, Ziyao Xia, Xiujuan Wang, Xunan Dai, Jiaxian Wang, Chun Zhang, Chun Zhang, Yongsheng Xu, Yongsheng Xu, Yongsheng Xu

“…Funnel plot analysis indicated asymmetry in the pooled BBB scores at both baseline and endpoint assessments, suggesting potential publication bias. …”
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Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Who Have Children Aged between 6 and 24 Months in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Asrat Hailu Dagne, Shimeles Biru Zewude, Abenezer Melkie Semahegn

“…Publication bias was checked using the funnel plot for asymmetry and Egger’s regression test. Results. Seventeen primary studies with a total sample size of 9166 mothers were involved in this study. …”
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POSSIBILITIES OF DIAGNOSIS OF RADIATION INJURIES AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS AFTER COMBINED TREATMENT OF MALIGNANT TUMORS OF THE BREAST by A. V. Kondakov, M. E. Borodina, O. V. Andrianov, N. I. Rozhkova

“…This method allows to visualize the state of the heat balance on the surface of the skin and evaluate the impact of means of rehabilitation of the thermal regime of post-operative area. Critical thermal asymmetry increase by 2–3 degrees on Celsius indicates negative impact on homeostasis means of rehabilitation of post-operative area.Conclusions. …”
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Modelling the growth stress in tree branches: eccentric growth vs. reaction wood by Van Rooij, Arnoul, Badel, Eric, Barczi, Jean-François, Caraglio, Yves, Almeras, Tancrede, Gril, Joseph

“…The two known options for a branch to maintain its orientation are the asymmetry of maturation stress, including reaction wood formation, and eccentric radial growth. …”
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Three-dimensional analysis of facial morphology in nine-year-old children with different unilateral orofacial clefts compared to normative data by Marjolein Crins-de Koning, Robin Bruggink, Marloes Nienhuijs, Till Wagner, Ewald M. Bronkhorst, Edwin M. Ongkosuwito

“…The use of color-coded distance maps revealed local variations and a trend of asymmetry in the nasal region, with increasing retrusion of the nose tip, upper lip, and cheeks correlating with the severity of the cleft. …”
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Effects of Nontraditional Division III Lacrosse Participation on Movement Pattern Quality and Dynamic Postural Control by Christopher Rosenborough, Sean M. Collins, Edward Smith, Thomas G Bowman

“…Asymmetries in male athletes significantly decreased in the active straight leg raise from 26 to 8 ($\chi^2$~1~=25.96, p<0.01). …”
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Magnitude of consistent condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: Implication for reducing infections and re-infection. A systematic review a... by Firomsa Bekele, Lalise Tafese, Teshome Debushe

“…To assess the presence of publication bias, funnel plot, Egger test and Begg's test at 5% significant level were computed. The asymmetry of funnel plot and the Egger test and Begg's test P value of 0 >0.5 showed the absence of publication bias. …”
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