Experimental Study on Sedimentary Rock’s Dynamic Characteristics under Creep State Using a New Type of Testing Equipment by Wanpeng Huang, Wenbin Xing, Shaojie Chen, Yang Liu, Kai Wu

“…Compared to the currently available equipment for studying rock dynamics, this new type of experimental system provides a long-term and stable high static stress to maintain the creep state of rock specimen. This is independent of power supply because it provides static stress by gravity load. …”
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State-of-the art of endoscopic semeiology of neuroendocrine tumors of the stomach by I. B. Perfil’yev, V. V Delektorskaya, Yu. P. Kuvshinov, B. K. Poddubny, G. V. Ungiadze, S. S. Pirogov, O. A. Malikhova

“…The complex endoscopic approach in diagnostics NET of the stomach was developed, that included standard examination, narrow-band imaging (NBI) both as independent study and in combination to optical magnification of the image (x115) and subsequent endoscopic ultrasound investigation (EUS) of the pathological focus. …”
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Transuranics Transmutation Using Neutrons Spectrum from Spallation Reactions by Maurício Gilberti, Claubia Pereira, Maria Auxiliadora F. Veloso, Antonella Lombardi Costa

“…The results show that the transmutation efficiency is independent of the spallation target material used, and the neutrons spectrum from spallation does not contribute to increased rates of actinides transmutation even in the vicinity of the target.…”
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Development and pan-cancer validation of an epigenetics-based random survival forest model for prognosis prediction and drug response in OS by Chaoyi Yin, Kede Chi, Zhiqing Chen, Shabin Zhuang, Yongsheng Ye, Binshan Zhang, Cailiang Cai

“…An epigenetics-based Random Survival Forest (RSF) model was constructed using 801 curated epigenetic factors and validated in multiple independent cohorts.ResultsOur analysis revealed distinct epigenetic states in the OS microenvironment, with particular activity in OS cells and osteoclasts. …”
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A study of lipid profile peculiarities and atherogenic index of plasma in patients younger than fifty years of age with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis by Varsha R. Bhatt, Kavita K. Krishna, Vishal Asrani, Rajat Chauhan

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Independent sample t-tests were used to determine the statistical significance of mean values between the case and control groups. …”
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Study on the Characteristics of Self-Stabilizing Height Distribution for Deep Foundation Pit Vertical Sidewall in Binary Strata of Upper Soil and Lower Rock by Zhang Ziguang, Yihang Li, Jiesheng Zhang, Tao Xu, Guangyong Cao, YiKang Xu

“…A new idea that the vertical soil sidewall height (Hs) and the vertical rock sidewall height (Hr) are used as two independent evaluation indexes, respectively, for deep foundation pit stability in binary strata of upper soil and lower rock has been put forward. …”
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Techno-economic dataset for energy market and capacity payment co-optimization in the Dominican Republicʼs power marketMendeley Data by René Báez-Santana, Miguel Aybar-Mejía, Máximo A. Domínguez-Garabitos, Víctor S. Ocaña-Guevara

“…The data collected is an open-access database of the independent system operator, the power sector regulator, and utilities, as well as websites and databases of international organizations.…”
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Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Infection and Its Determinants among Exposed Infants on Care and Follow-Up in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia by Fisseha Wudineh, Bereket Damtew

“…Rural residence (AOR: 3.29; 95% CI: 1.40, 7.22), home delivery (AOR: 3.35; 95% CI: 1.58, 8.38), infant not receiving ARV prophylaxis at birth (AOR: 5.83; 95% CI: 2.84, 11.94), mixed feeding practices (AOR: 42.21; 95% CI: 8.31, 214.38), and mother-child pairs neither receiving ARV (AOR: 4.42; 95% CI: 2.01, 9.82) were significant independent determinants of MTCT of HIV infection. Our findings suggest additional efforts to intensify scale-up of PMTCT services in rural setting and improve institutional delivery and postnatal care for HIV positive mothers and proper follow-up for HIV-exposed infants.…”
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Health symptoms and associated factors in times of a pandemic: a population-based study by J. Gerbecks, C. Plevier, C. J. Yzermans, M. L. A. Dückers, C. Baliatsas

“…Conclusion As with other disasters, the perceived impact of an immediate threat such as a pandemic can influence health symptoms, independent of health or socio-demographic factors. …”
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Association between Platelet to Neutrophil Ratio (PNR) and Clinical Outcomes in STEMI Patients after Successful pPCI: A Secondary Analysis Based on a Cohort Study by Hao Wang, Xiaochun Qing, Hua Wang, Yunfei Gu

“…This study was aimed at investigating whether the platelet-to-neutrophil ratio (PNR) is independently related to the prognosis of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) after successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). …”
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Mechanical Properties of Corner Lap-45 Types Joined Using Friction Stir Welding by Widia Setiawan, Nugroho Santoso, Felixianus Eko Wismo Winarto, Radhian Krisnaputra, Wirawan Widya Mandala, Jibril Maulana

“…The corner joint designs used corner-lap 45 with feed rate as independent variables in 6, 8, 10, 15, and 30 mm/min and dependent variable probe rotation speed at 1000 rpm and shoulder pressure in 584 kg. …”
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Procedural aspects of the crime scene inspection as an investigative (search) activity: some issues for discussion by Y. Yu. Koniushenko

“…It is determined that the examination is an independent investigative (search) action, which has specific goals and objectives, the range of participants and the procedure. …”
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POLYMORPHISM OF SOME SPECIES FROM THE TRIBE <i> VICIEAE </i> BRONN (FABACEAE LINDL.) ACCORDING TO THE DATA OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR GENETIC ANALYSIS by M. O. Burlyaeva, D. A. Krivenko, E. M. Machs, A. S. Sabitov

“…Some populations localized on the islands and the coast of the Sea of Japan need to be classified into independent taxa of a higher rank.…”
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Neural Density Functional Theory of Liquid-Gas Phase Coexistence by Florian Sammüller, Matthias Schmidt, Robert Evans

“…Our neural framework yields results that improve significantly upon standard mean-field treatments of interparticle attraction. Comparison with independent simulation results demonstrates a consistent picture of phase separation even when restricting the training to supercritical states only. …”
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Application of Peaks Over Threshold Method in Flood Frequency Analysis in Seyhan Basin by Gülay Onuşluel Gül, Ali Gül

“…Threshold value was determined through four different methods that include threshold selection plot, mean residual life plot, dispersion index plot as well as the method based on the mean and standard deviation; and autocorrelation analysis has been tested to determine whether the peaks obtained above the threshold are independent. Generalized Pareto distribution which is frequently used in partial duration series was applied and tested against the historically observed series. …”
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Evaluating the Effect of Active Charcoal-Containing Toothpaste on Color Change, Microhardness, and Surface Roughness of Tooth Enamel and Resin Composite Restorative Materials by Ali Forouzanfar, Pouria Hasanpour, Yasaman Yazdandoust, Hosein Bagheri, Hamideh Sadat Mohammadipour

“…Data were analyzed by Shapiro–Wilk, Independent sample t-test and Mann–Whitney U tests. …”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Lower Extremity Amputations in Three Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Ghana by Ambrose Atosona, Christopher Larbie

“…In the multivariate binary logistic regression analysis, previous history of foot ulcers (OR=40.4, 95% CI=5.5-299.9) and foot deformities (OR=14.4, 95% CI=1.3-161.2) were identified as independent predictors of diabetic foot ulcers. Foot deformity (p=0.043) and serum urea (p=0.002) were associated with diabetic lower extremity amputations in the univariate analysis. …”
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Does Covid 19 affect the income of Muslim entrepreneurs? Case study of culinary MSMEs in Surakarta by Farah Dewayanti, Ari Rudatin, Andika Ridha Ayu Perdana

“…The dependent variable is MSME income in the culinary sector, while the independent variables include sales turnover, business age, number of employees, operating hours, and the impact of Covid-19 Findings – The results show that sales turnover, number of employees, and the impact of Covid-19 have a positive influence on MSME income in the culinary sector of Surakarta City. …”
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Geographical Diversity in the Age Specific Anti Müllerian Hormone Levels in Infertile Women: A Hospital Based Cohort Study by Mir Jaffar, Syed Nawaz Ahmad, Monica, Mohammed Ashraf, Sabiha Anjum Shaik, Muhammed Asif

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Comparison of the AMH data between North and South regions was done by independent t-test. For each age, seven empirical percentiles (3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 95th) were applied. …”
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A Universal MDO Framework Based on the Adaptive Discipline Surrogate Model by Hua Su, Chun-lin Gong, Liang-xian Gu

“…The discipline models and disciplinary design point sampling process are all independent; parallel computing could be used to increase computing efficiency in parallel environment. …”
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