Evaluation of Alpaca Yarns Dyed with Buddleja Coriaceous Dye and Metallic Mordants by Arturo Quispe-Quispe, Franklin Lozano, Luz María Pinche-Gonzales, Fulgencio Vilcanqui-Perez

“…Changes in the intensity of these spectral bands were observed in the dyed samples, attributable to the presence of different mordants. …”
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Assessment of Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) Growth and Yield Component by Application of Local Granular Organic Fertilizer, Peat and Inorganic Fertilizer: Comparative Study by Shara Salih Ali, Tara Salih Ali

“…The result showed that the main effect of SA gave maximum plant height, number of branches, number of pods/plant, number of seeds/plant, weight of seeds/plant, hundred seeds weight and grain yield was observed when the plant is grown under SA of (Soil + 8% GOF) treatment and application of 60 ppm INR also gave highest value of each of growth characteristic and yield components. …”
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Microbiological Quality of Meat and Swabs from Contact Surface in Butcher Shops in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia by Tefera Atlabachew, Jermen Mamo

“…In this study, it was observed that all samples collected from butcher shops detected a significant count of spoilage microbes. …”
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Online resources on gene networks containing human and animal data by E. V. Ignatieva, D. A. Afonnikov, N. A.  Kolchanov

“…On this basis, we compiled and characterized a collection of databases containing information on metabolic and signaling pathways, as well as pathways of regulation of biological processes at the cellular and organismal levels. In addition, we observed the characteristics of several well­known databases containing data on interactions between biomolecules of various types. …”
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A risk prediction score to identify patients at low risk for COVID-19 infection by Wui Mei Chew, Chee Hong Loh, Aditi Jalali, Grace Shi En Fong, Loshini Senthil Kumar, Rachel Hui Zhen Sim, Russell Pinxue Tan, Sunil Ravinder Gill, Trilene Ruiting Liang, Jansen Meng Kwang Koh, Tunn Ren Tay

“…Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective observational study. Patients admitted to our institution’s respiratory surveillance wards from 10 February to 30 April 2020 contributed data for analysis. …”
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The role of starting knee angle in squat jump force-velocity profiles: interactions with subjects’ strength levels and imputed push-off distance by Xuelin Qin, Beibei Liu, Ruolin Tang, Yan Liu, Amador García-Ramos, Amador García-Ramos

“…F-v profiles were randomly assessed over three sessions, with SJs performed at starting knee angles of 70° (SJ70), 90° (SJ90), and 110° (SJ110), using either the actual HpO specific to each condition or a standardized HpO corresponding to SJ90.ResultsSignificant differences between SJ types were observed for maximum force (F0) and the F-v slope (SJ110 > SJ90 > SJ70). …”
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Study on static characteristics of a novel prestress-reinforced railway subgrade by Junli Dong, Fang Xu, Qishu Zhang, Wuming Leng, Yafeng Li, Qi Yang

“…Under the single-row reinforcement mode, PRCs can be strategically arranged according to the local areas where subgrade defects readily occurred or observed, to obtain the desired reinforcement effect. …”
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Acquired hypothyroidism, iodine status and hearing impairment in adults: A pilot study. by Tereza Grimmichova, Ludmila Verespejova, Zuzana Urbaniova, Martin Chovanec, Martin Hill, Radovan Bilek

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>We did not observe any hearing impairment in adults with acquired hypothyroidism, and there were no associations found between hearing impairment and the severity of hypothyroidism or iodine status. …”
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New approach of recycling vanadium‐bearing slags as a binder in high‐alumina refractory castables application by Mathilda Derensy, Thomas Zanin, Jan‐Felix Bleck, Thorsten Tonnesen, Jesus Gonzalez‐Julian

“….% of slag fall into the range of 53–68 MPa due to the lower packing properties leading to higher porosity and reduce in strength. Similar observation was concluded for cold modulus of rupture. …”
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Effect of tranexamic acid dissolved in warm, cold, and room-temperature irrigation fluid on complications during and after TURP surgery: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial by Masoomeh Salehi, Behzad Imani, Shirdel Zandi, Hamed Haghiabi, Somayeh Souri

“…Hemoglobin levels decreased significantly over time (P < 0.05), but no significant inter-group differences in hemoglobin changes were observed (P > 0.05). Postoperative shivering was lowest in Intervention Group C and highest in Intervention Group A (P < 0.05). …”
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Ruellia tuberosa L. Extract Improves Histopathology and Lowers Malondialdehyde Levels and TNF Alpha Expression in the Kidney of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats by Anna Roosdiana, Fajar Shodiq Permata, Riera Indah Fitriani, Khairul Umam, Anna Safitri

“…Significant increases in the value of TNF alpha expression and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were observed in streptozotocin-induced diabetes rats. Furthermore, severe histological alterations of kidney tissues occurred in the diabetic rats group. …”
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Learning and Development of Diagnostic Reasoning in Occupational Therapy Undergraduate Students by Pedro Moruno-Miralles, Adriana Reyes-Torres, Miguel-Ángel Talavera-Valverde, Ana-Isabel Souto-Gómez, Luis-Javier Márquez-Álvarez

“…This multicentre study was conducted with a descriptive observational design. The study took place at the University of Coruña (Spain), University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), and University of el Valle (Colombia). …”
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Application of the Box–Behnken Design in the Development of Amorphous PVP K30–Phosphatidylcholine Dispersions for the Co-Delivery of Curcumin and Hesperetin Prepared by Hot-Melt Ex... by Kamil Wdowiak, Lidia Tajber, Andrzej Miklaszewski, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

“…Notably, a significant improvement in solubility was observed, with formulations exhibiting distinct release patterns for the active compounds. …”
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Investigation of Vibration Energy Harvesting in Multilayer Composite Plates with Anisotropic Piezoelectric Patches by Asghar Jamshiddoust, Morteza Karamooz Mahdiabadi, Amin Farrokhabadi

“…The findings highlight the potential for enhanced performance and increased output voltage in CFFF structures with an approximate rate between 5% to 8 % by minimizing the impact of the e_32 coefficient, whereas a decrease in output voltage is observed in CCCC structures. The findings emphasize that minimizing the impact of specific piezoelectric coefficients can lead to significant improvements in both performance and output voltage. …”
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A retrospective comparative study of endoscopic and microscopic Tympanoplasty by Ying-Chieh Hsu, Chin-Lung Kuo, Tzu-Chin Huang

“…Results No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups regarding surgical outcome or hearing restoration. …”
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Migratory Fish Bone in the Thyroid Gland: Case Report and Literature Review by EnHao Wu, Lei Huang, Ya Zhou, Xun Zhu

“…Fish bones are one of the common observed foreign bodies in the pharynx or cervical esophagus. …”
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Integrated analysis of cellulose structure and properties using solid-state low-field H-NMR and photoacoustic spectroscopy by Levente Csóka, Worakan Csoka, Ella Tirronen, Ekaterina Nikolskaya, Yrjö Hiltunen, Bunsho Ohtani

“…This photoacoustic approach allows us to observe ultraviolet- and visible light-induced processes, including electron trap filling and reductive changes on the fiber surface. …”
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MILK FATTY ACID COMPOSITION IN HOLSTEIN COWS UNDER CHRONIC HEAT STRESS CONDITIONS by V. Danchuk, S. Midyk, V. Korniyenko, O. Izhboldina, N. Cherniy, А. Sydelnykov, V. Postoi, R. Mylostyvyi

“…Under the values of THI 58 and 66, the intensity of lactation in cows and the fatty acid composition of the obtained milk did not differ significantly, although trends to changes were observed for individual fatty acids. An increase in the value of THI to 74 caused both a significant increase in the total content of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs) in the milk of Holstein cows, as well as monounsaturated (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated (PUFAs), which was accompanied by a decrease in SFAs/UFAs ratio to the level of 1.87. …”
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Adoption of machine learning in streamlining maintenance strategies for effective operations in automotive industries by Aniekan Ikpe, Imoh Ekanem

“…This proactive approach to maintenance is observed as a viable tool that can prevent costly breakdowns and reduce downtime, ultimately leading to increased productivity and profitability. …”
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Factors associated with pulmonary complications after hepatectomy and establishment of nomogram: A real-world retrospective study by Kunyu Han, Hui Liu, Ruiping Bai, Jiarui Li, Linjuan Zhang, Rui An, Di Peng, Jiamin Zhao, Mengwen Xue, Xin Shen

“…Background and Aims: Hepatectomy is currently the most effective way to treat liver diseases, and its safety has observably improved. However, the incidence of postoperative complications (POCs) remains high. …”
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