Tumor Sinus Paranasal Dengan Perluasan Intrakranial dan Metastasis ke Paru by Sukri Rahman, M. Abduh Firdaus

“…This is because the anatomy of the sinuses, which is a hidden cavity in the bone, which can not be detected by regular physical examination, tend to be asymptomatic at early stages, and located close anatomic proximity to vital structures. A case of paranasal sinus tumors in a 52-year-old man who has experienced intracranial expansion and pulmonary metastases is reported. …”
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Development and validation of the gift reciprocation anxiety scale (GRAS) for youths and adults in intimate relationships by Mohd. Ashik Shahrier, Shakira Khatun

“…Next, the adequacy of the data for factor analysis was checked and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was done, extracting a single factor structure which was confirmed through the same factor retention using parallel analysis (PA). …”
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Psychological effects of water scarcity on community members: a case study of Lephalale municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa by Mmakwena Linda Seretlo-Rangata, Tholene Sodi, Saraswathie Govender

“…Participants were selected using purposive sampling and twenty participants who relied mainly on communal taps to access water were included (10 males and 10 females). Semi-structured in-depth interviews were used to collect data and interviews were audio recorded and later transcribed and translated by a language expert. …”
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Hybrid Method of Modal Analysis and Laser Shock Scanning to Visualize the Pyroshock Propagation in a Tension Joint by Yong-Woon Kim, Jae-Kyeong Jang, Jung-Ryul Lee, Hak-Seong Gim

“…However, depending on the structure, the laser shock showed some difficulty simulating pyroshock in the low-frequency regime accompanying vibration. …”
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Patient perspectives on health care models in cardiac surgery: a qualitative evaluation by Mona Elisabeth Schmid, Jannik Stumm, Sina Stock, Evaldas Girdauskas

“…Methods Patients were interviewed using semi-structured interviews approximately two to three months after undergoing surgery. …”
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Research on Sulfate Attack Mechanism of Cement Concrete Based on Chemical Thermodynamics by Peng Liu, Ying Chen, Zhiwu Yu, Lingkun Chen, Yongfeng Zheng

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The Malthusian parameter and $R_0$ for heterogeneous populations in periodic environments by Hisashi Inaba

“…  &nbsp In this paper, we propose a new approach to establish the sign relation between $R_0$ and the Malthusian parameter $\lambda_0$ for linear structured population dynamics in a periodic environment. …”
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The Impact of Different Oxygen Delivery Methods on Corneal Epithelial Repair after Injury by Shanshan Li, Qingfen Tian, Gang Ding, Yuqin Sun, Zhongkai Hao, Xu Wang, Chenming Zhang, Yuan Tao

“…Transmission electron microscopy showed that the cornea with local oxygen supply via goggles or face mask exhibited intact capillary structure and obvious desmosome/hemidesmosome connections between cells. …”
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The damage evolution law and life prediction of mortar under Freeze-thaw cycles and sulfate corrosion based on entropy weight method by Yizheng Jiang, Yuang Cui, Yi Song, Xuepeng Zhang

“…These results provide valuable references and guidance for the design and construction of concrete structures in regions characterized by high-cold temperatures and salt-corrosive soils.…”
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Real-world assessment to estimate multiple attributes related to treatment cost driver for mantle cell lymphoma in Japan by econometric modeling by Saaya Tsutsué, Shinichi Makita, Hiroya Asou, Anila Mathew, Yuki Kado, Koki Idehara, Seok-Won Kim, Dilinuer Ainiwaer

“…Abstract This study was conducted using a nationwide health care database of Japan between 1 April 2008 and 30 September 2022 to evaluate the economic burden on patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Structural equation modeling (SEM) is an advanced multivariate analysis framework used to assess the relationships between observed and latent variables within predefined causal models. …”
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Design and Experiment of Orchard Air-Assisted Sprayer with Airflow Graded Control by Fan Feng, Hanjie Dou, Changyuan Zhai, Yanlong Zhang, Wei Zou, Jianjun Hao

“…To meet the requirements for regulating airflow and pesticide application in orchards, a method based on the iris structure for continuous adjustment of the air inlet area was proposed. …”
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Are horned cows in loose housing more stressed than hornless cows? a cross-sectional study in organic dairy farms by A. Ebinghaus, G. Thiessen, S. Ivemeyer, U. Knierim

“…On the other hand, in horned herds, management and housing may be better adapted to the cows, e.g. by avoiding changes in herd structure or by providing more space and resources, which would contribute to reducing stress. …”
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Evaluation of the Acute Hepatoprotective Potential of Hydroethanolic Extract of Duranta erecta L. Parts by Shadrack Donkor, Christopher Larbie, Gustav Komlaga, Benjamin Obukowho Emikpe

“…Biochemical data were supported by improvement in liver structure. Conclusion. The findings suggest that hydroethanolic Duranta erecta ripe fruits extract possesses hepatoprotective and antioxidative activities against CCl4- and acetaminophen-induced toxicity and could be developed as a potent agent for drug-induced liver diseases.…”
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An Investigation of Damage Mechanism Induced by Earthquake in a Plate Girder Bridge Based on Seismic Response Analysis: Case Study of Tawarayama Bridge under the 2016 Kumamoto Eart... by Mya Nan Aye, Akira Kasai, Mitsuhiro Shigeishi

“…In the second part, the seismic responses of Tawarayama Bridge were analyzed using ABAQUS software, and beam elements were applied for the structural members. Firstly, the time-history responses were analyzed using both longitudinal and transverse direction earthquake ground motions separately and simultaneously to investigate the dynamic response of the bridge. …”
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General views on treatment technologies for patients with incisional ventral hernia by E. E. Lukoyanychev, S. G. Izmajlov, V. A. Emelyanov, O. S. Kolchina, A. I. Rotkov, M. N. Kiselyov

“…The introduction of new methods of hernia repair based on the uncontrolled separation of the anatomical structures of the abdominal wall imposes special requirements on surgical technology: plastic material, instrumental and technical support, wound closure and pharmacological support, especially in conditions of increased intra-abdominal pressure and tissue tension. …”
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¿Qué es y cómo medir capital social? by Francisca Ortiz Ruiz, M. Beatriz Fernández, Carolina Cornejo, Herminia Gonzálvez Torralbo, M.Soledad Herrera

“… Este artículo busca comprender cómo se ha entendido/definido y medido capital social en la comunidad de redes en cinco revistas académicas seleccionadas: Social Networks, Connnections, Journal of Social Structures (JoSS), Network Science, y Applied Network Science. …”
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Modeling of magnetic vestibular stimulation experienced during high-field clinical MRI by Ismael Arán-Tapia, Vicente Pérez-Muñuzuri, Alberto P. Muñuzuri, Andrés Soto-Varela, Jorge Otero-Millan, Dale C. Roberts, Bryan K. Ward

“…Methods We developed a mathematical model integrating computational fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction solvers, and magnetohydrodynamic equations to simulate the biomechanical response of the cristae ampullares. …”
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Beyond individual-level factors that influence family planning uptake among women with diabetes mellitus: a systematic literature review by Idayu Badilla Idris, Sarah Awang Dahlan, Rahana Abd Rahman, Azmawati Mohammed Nawi

“…Further studies that explored structural and systemic factors may benefit future program planning to identify and target modifiable factors.…”
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Roxadustat improves diabetic myocardial injury by upregulating HIF-1α/UCP2 against oxidative stress by Tingting Fang, Congcong Ma, Bingyun Yang, Meiyu Zhao, Luning Sun, Ningning Zheng

“…Results FG-4592 demonstrated cardioprotective effects in diabetic mice by regulating mitochondrial structure and function, as well as maintaining oxidative stress balance in the myocardium. …”
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A Nomogram to Predict Benign/Malignant Mediastinal Lymph Nodes Based on EBUS Sonographic Features by Bingchao Ling, Weishun Xie, Yi Zhong, Taowen Feng, Yueli Huang, Lianying Ge, Aiqun Liu

“…Multivariate analysis revealed that long-axis, short-axis, echogenicity, fusion, and central hilar structure (CHS) were the independent predictors of malignant lymph nodes. …”
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