Color Confinement, Hadron Dynamics, and Hadron Spectroscopy from Light-Front Holography and Superconformal Algebra by Stanley J. Brodsky

“…The QCD light-front Hamiltonian equation HLFΨ=M2Ψ derived from quantization at fixed LF time τ=t  +  z/c provides a causal, frame-independent method for computing hadron spectroscopy as well as dynamical observables such as structure functions, transverse momentum distributions, and distribution amplitudes. …”
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in PPARD Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Chinese Populations by Yuan-yuan Qi, Ya-ling Zhai, Xin-ran Liu, Xiao-xue Zhang, Ya-fei Zhao, Xiang-hui Ning, Zhan-Zheng Zhao

“…PPAR-δ, encoded by the PPARD gene, was induced in macrophages promoting the timely disposal of apoptotic cells. Biological studies had provided solid foundation of PPARD involvement in SLE; it is worthwhile to further explore the genetic contribution of PPARD to SLE. …”
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The Effects of Noxious Electrical Stimulation and Eccentric Exercise on Mechanical and Thermal Pain Sensitivity in Recreational Runners with Achilles Tendinopathy by Scott K. Stackhouse, Brian J. Eckenrode, Kathleen C. Madara

“…Pressure pain threshold of the involved Achilles tendon increased over time (p < 0.001) with significant improvements after NxES application (p = 0.002) and after six weeks of eccentric exercise (p < 0.001). …”
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Geosynchronous Magnetopause Crossings and Their Relationships With Magnetic Storms and Substorms by A. A. Samsonov, Y. V. Bogdanova, G. Branduardi‐Raymont, L. Xu, J. Zhang, D. Sormakov, O. A. Troshichev, C. Forsyth

“…The average over all events SMU (SML), Kp, and PC indices reach maxima (minima) in 1 h after the GMC beginning, while the delay of the minimum of the Dst index is usually 3–8 h. These average time delays do not depend on the strength of the storms and substorms. …”
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antidiabetic Effects of Leaf Extracts from Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae) by Mercy Makopa, Benjamin Mangiza, Benjamin Banda, Winnie Mozirandi, Molly Mombeshora, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…Out of all the tested extracts, the methanolic extract showed the best inhibitory activity on α-glucosidase enzyme in a time-dependent and dose-dependent manner. Ki and Kinact values were found to be 1.4 mg/mL and 2.4 U/min, respectively, after incubation for 1 hour. …”
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Nitrogen Uptake Efficiency and Total Soil Nitrogen Accumulation in Long-Term Beef Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer Application by Peter Omara, Lawrence Aula, William R. Raun

“…Furthermore, the low uptake efficiency of the manure N could suggest a potential for environmental pollution. Appropriate timing and application rate of manure N sources could optimize crop use efficiency and limit potential threat to the environment.…”
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Magnetohydrodynamic mixed convective heat transfer augmentation in a rectangular lid-driven enclosure with a circular hollow cylinder utilizing nanofluids by U.K. Suma, M. Masum Billah, Aminur Rahman Khan, K.E. Hoque

“…The computational investigations of the flow and thermal field inside the enclosure have been performed by varying the governing and physical parameters, namely: Richardson number (0.1  ≤ Ri ≤ 10), Hartman number (0 ≤ Ha ≤ 100), cylinder diameter (0.09 ≤ D ≤ 0.20), solid volume fraction (0.001 ≤ δ ≤ 0.05)), inclination of magnetic field (0° ≤ ϕ ≤ 90°), and non-dimensional time (0.1 ≤ τ ≤ 1). The numerical investigation shows that the flow pattern, temperature distribution, average Nusselt number (Nuav) at the heated surface, and average fluid temperature (θav) inside the enclosure are notably affected by the aforementioned parameters. …”
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Pressure-driven polymeric membrane performance prediction, new membrane dimensionless number, and considerations for effective membrane design, selection, testing, and operation by Alexander R. Anim-Mensah, Alexander R. Anim-Mensah

“…A model is here developed which relates membrane performance, indicated by the permeate solute concentration (Cpi) of species i, to the real-time compressive Young’s modulus (E) during compaction with permeation under a transmembrane pressure (ΔP) or compressive stress. …”
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An Investigation of Infrared Small Target Detection by Using the SPT–YOLO Technique by Yongjun Qi, Shaohua Yang, Zhengzheng Jia, Yuanmeng Song, Jie Zhu, Xin Liu, Hongxing Zheng

“…More detailed information is retained at the same time. Thus, the model’s detection capability for small targets has been enhanced. …”
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: Practice patterns, dose selection and factors impacting survival by Jared R. Robbins, Ryan K. Schmid, Abdulrahman Y. Hammad, Thomas Clark Gamblin, Beth A. Erickson

“…On multivariate analysis, low BED (<75 Gy, HR 2.537, P < 0.001; 75‐100 Gy, HR 1.986, P = 0.007), increasing tumor size (HR 1.067, P = 0.032), elevated AFP (HR 1.585, P = 0.019), stage 3 (HR 1.962, P < 0.001), low‐volume facilities (1‐5 cases HR 1.687, P = 0.006), and a longer time interval from diagnosis to SBRT (>2 to ≤4 months, HR 1.456, P = 0.048; >4 months, HR 2.192, P < 0.001) were associated with worse survival. …”
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Dynamic Augmented Reality Cues for Telementoring in Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Scoping Review by Hawa Hamza, Omar M Aboumarzouk, Abdulla Al-Ansari, Nikhil V Navkar

“… BackgroundRemote surgeons use telementoring technologies to provide real-time guidance during minimally invasive surgeries (MIS). …”
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Length of stay in the pediatrics emergency department and associated factors among pediatrics patients in Eastern Ethiopia public hospital, Ethiopia 2022. by Netsanet Melkamu, Amelmasin Faris, Muluken Yigezu, Mickiale Hailu, Anteneh Atle, Manaye Kasahun, Mohammed Kebede, Tsegasew Embiale, Tsinukal Tesfay, Sewmehone Amsalu, Yakob Tadese, Bruck Tesfaye, Gebrehiwot Berie

“…Living in a rural residence ([AOR = 1.65, 95% CI (1.10-2.48)], having a duration of pain > = 12 ([AOR = 1.92, 95% CI (1.13-3.25)], waiting time > = 5 minute ([AOR = 2.24, 95% CI (1.1-4.248541)], having comorbid illness ([AOR = 1.92, 95%CI, 1.13-3.25)], and higher acuity level and absence of medication in the hospital were ([AOR = 2.26, 95%CI (1.02-2.46]) were significantly associated factors for prolonged length of stay.…”
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Serological monitoring of avian influenza and Newcastle disease in the Russian Federation in 2020 by M. A. Kulagina, M. A. Volkova, Ir. A. Chvala, O. S. Osipova, P. S. Yaroslavtseva, D. B. Andreychuk, I. A. Chvala

“…Within the framework of the Rosselkhoznadzor measures aimed at control of highly dangerous  diseases and development of timely recommendations for disease prevention and control, 36,986 serum samples to be tested for the presence of avian influenza virus antibodies and 30,325 serum samples to be tested for the presence of Newcastle disease virus antibodies were submitted to the FGBI “ARRIAH” Reference Laboratory for Avian Viral Diseases  in 2020. …”
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A Proposal of a Personalized Surveillance Strategy for Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis of 9191 Patients by Si-wei Pan, Peng-liang Wang, Han-wei Huang, Lei Luo, Xin Wang, Tao Wang, Fu-nan Liu, Hui-mian Xu

“…As well, hazard ratio (HR) curves were used to compare the risk of death over time. Conditional survival (CS) was applied to dynamically assess the prognosis after each follow-up. …”
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Modelling the Transmission Dynamics of Meningitis among High and Low-Risk People in Ghana with Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Nicholas Kwasi-Do Ohene Opoku, Reindorf Nartey Borkor, Andrews Frimpong Adu, Hannah Nyarkoah Nyarko, Albert Doughan, Edwin Moses Appiah, Biigba Yakubu, Isabel Mensah, Samson Pandam Salifu

“…The effective reproductive number estimated in real time using the exponential growth method affirmed that the number of secondary meningitis infections will continue to increase without any intervention or policies. …”
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Multi-Temporal Analysis and Techno-Economic Evaluation of Offshore Wind Energy Integration to the Western Interconnection by Li He, Shahnawaz Siddiqui, Sameer Nekkalapu, Sohom Datta, Travis Douville, Konstantinos Oikonomou, Manisha Maharjan

“…The intermittent nature of renewable energy generation introduces distinctive capacity challenges that hinge on various weather events occurring at different time intervals, ranging from rapid sub-hourly ramping to prolonged decadal droughts. …”
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Overview of Radar-Based Gait Parameter Estimation Techniques for Fall Risk Assessment by Sevgi Z. Gurbuz, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Zahra Bassiri, Dario Martelli

“…Thus, radar-based QGA has the potential to capture day-to-day variations in gait, is time efficient and removes the burden for the subject to come to a clinic, providing a more realistic picture of older adults&#x2019; mobility. …”
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Challenges and Barriers of Online Teaching: Perspective of Faculty in a Private Medical College of Lahore by Naureen Omar, Ifra Aslam, Syeda Mahnoor Nadeem, Ramsha Batool, Umbreen Navied, Muhammad Subhan Feroze

“…Conclusion: Lack of face to face interaction, connectivity, software and power failure issues, in addition to finances and time management were major challenges and barriers faced during initiation of online teaching by the faculty. …”
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Identification of urothelial cancer-associated 1 (UCA1) as a diagnostic biomarker of pre-eclampsia via regulating microRNA-16 and its downstream signaling pathway by Ye-Hong Xv, Wei Gao, Liao-Jv Wang

“…Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay, computational analysis, and luciferase assay were conducted to measure the differential expression of UCA1, miR-16, and PAPP A while establishing a signaling pathway of UCA1/miR-16/PAPP-A. …”
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Retrospective database analysis on the demographics and resource utilization of patients with Parkinson’s disease in Quebec, Canada by Véronique Baribeau, Shawn Mohammed, Amnah Awan, Diana Parison, Jean Lachaine

“…Persistence to PD treatment declined over time, with nearly 50 % discontinuation rates at 24 months in all PD drug classes, except the levodopa class (discontinuation rate: 20.4 %). …”
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