Evaluation de la qualité de vie des femmes souffrant d’une fistule obstétricale à Kinshasa [Evaluation of the quality of life of women with obstetric fistula in Kinshasa] by Jonathan Enguta Mwenzi, Ruth Bukabau Babuya, Francine Manyonga Sabowa

“…On retrouve également 6 femmes analphabètes, 20 diplômées d’Etat, 16 graduées (bac+3) et 14 licenciées (bac+5). Sous l’angle de l’état-civil, on a 30 mariées, 16 divorcées et 10 célibataires. …”
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Evaluation de la qualité de vie des femmes souffrant d’une fistule obstétricale à Kinshasa [Evaluation of the quality of life of women with obstetric fistula in Kinshasa] by Jonathan Enguta Mwenzi, Ruth Bukabau Babuya, Francine Manyonga Sabowa

“…On retrouve également 6 femmes analphabètes, 20 diplômées d’Etat, 16 graduées (bac+3) et 14 licenciées (bac+5). Sous l’angle de l’état-civil, on a 30 mariées, 16 divorcées et 10 célibataires. …”
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The mechanism of X80 steel weld microstructure and mechanical properties optimization by induction heating technology by Shichao Zhang, Fulai Yang, Cuicui Chen, Zehua Niu, Yongbin Que, Haidong Jia, Lianshuang Dai, Zheng Zhang

“…The results show that single Q-T sample has a smaller grain size hard phase, while there was a smaller grain size and a larger proportion of high angle grain boundary (HAGB) in double Q-T sample. …”
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Degradation of PVDF-Coated Fabrics after Engineering Applications: Correlations between Surface Microstructure, Physical Properties, and Mechanical Properties Based on Statistical... by Yingying Shang, Bin Yang, Minger Wu, Youji Tao, Jiaxiang Qin

“…Other methods such as contact angle and thickness measurements were used to characterize the physical properties. …”
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On the microstructure evolution and fracture behavior of titanium alloy plates subjected to underwater explosion by Pan Zhang, Yuan Guo, Jianhui Wei, Fei Yan, Chang Ye, Xiaoyang Lu, Peng Jiang, Yuansheng Cheng

“…Among the heat-treated specimens, the β annealed specimen owns the most large-angle grain boundaries, resulting in high texture intensity and anisotropy of materials. …”
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Analytical Study on Inherent Properties of a Unidirectional Vibrating Steel Strip Partially Immersed in Fluid by J. Li, X.H. Guo, J. Luo, H.Y. Li, Y.Q. Wang

“…Moreover, the presented method can also be used to study vertical or angled plates with discontinuous characteristics as well as different types of pressure fields around.…”
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Airway clearance technique therapy for atelectasis induced by scoliosis surgery: a case report by Rui Zhai, Hairong Su, Yaxu Wu, Rong Tan, Xiaoli Zhang, Ye Tian, Mei Hu

“…Radiographic evaluation of her spine revealed an “S”-shaped scoliosis with a Cobb angle measuring 68°, indicative of severe scoliosis. …”
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Experimental Study on the Seismic Performance of a Partition Damped Wall-Filled Frame Structure by Shuainan Zhai, Zuyin Zou, Zhanyuan Zhu, Zixing Zhang, Wei Liang, Xuanhao Cheng, Shuzhen Chang

“…Besides, one full-scale-angled span layer frame without a filler wall is produced for comparison analysis. …”
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Microcystic Changes in the Retinal Internal Nuclear Layer Associated with Optic Atrophy: A Prospective Study by Benjamin Wolff, Georges Azar, Vivien Vasseur, José-Alain Sahel, Catherine Vignal, Martine Mauget-Faÿsse

“…Those findings were found in 75% of eyes presenting hereditary OA, 50% of eyes presenting ischemic optic neuritis, 50% of eyes with drusen of the optic nerve (ON), 44.4% of eyes presenting a compressive OA, 32% of eyes presenting inflammatory optic neuropathy from multiple sclerosis, 18.5% of eyes presenting OA from undetermined origin, and 17.6% of eyes having primary open-angle glaucoma. This study demonstrates that microcystic changes in RINL are not specific to a disease but are found in OA of various etiologies. …”
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Fast forward modeling and response analysis of extra-deep azimuthal resistivity measurements in complex model by Pan Zhang, Shaogui Deng, Xiyong Yuan, Fen Liu, Weibiao Xie

“…The results show that both Look-around and Look-ahead modes exhibit sensitivity to changes in the angle of the geological interface. Crossplot analysis allows for effective identification of interface inclinations and the distances between the instrument and the geological interface. …”
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The Synthesis of Anatase Nanoparticles and the Preparation of Photocatalytically Active Coatings Based on Wet Chemical Methods for Self-Cleaning Applications by Dejan Verhovšek, Nika Veronovski, Urška Lavrencic Štangar, Marko Kete, Kristina Žagar, Miran Ceh

“…The coatings were prepared using a soft chemistry route and are completely transparent to visible light and exhibit a high photocatalytic effect, which was determined by contact-angle measurements. Finally, it is worth mentioning that both the sol-gel synthesis method and the coating-preparation method are based on a wet chemical process, thus presenting no risk of handling the TiO2 anatase nanoparticles in their potentially hazardous powder form at any stage of our development. …”
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A State Estimation of Dynamic Parameters of Electric Drive Articulated Vehicles Based on the Forgetting Factor of Unscented Kalman Filter with Singular Value Decomposition by Tianlong Lei, Mingming Hou, Liaoyuan Li, Haohua Cao

“…Key dynamic parameters are estimated, such as the lateral and longitudinal velocities and accelerations, angular velocity, articulated angle, wheel speeds, and longitudinal and lateral tire forces of both the front and rear vehicle bodies. …”
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Feminizing the Face: Combination of Frontal Bone Reduction and Reduction Rhinoplasty by C. J. Salgado, H. AlQattan, A. Nugent, D. Gerth, W. Kassira, C. S. McGee, L. Wo

“…This combined approach offers superior control over the nasofrontal angle and is not only safe but reduces hospitalizations and costs and is a novel indication to reduce gender dysphoria.…”
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Semi-vertebral column resection with preservation of posterior ligament complex for Kümmell’s disease: a case report by Tong-Hao Wang, Zhi Liu, Yong-Gang Tian, Guo-Yue Yang, Li-Qiang Han

“…Subsequently, intervertebral titanium cage support bone graft fusion combined with posterior pedicle screw internal fixation was conducted, and the patient was followed up with for 22 months. Kyphosis Cobb angle was 20° 2 weeks post-surgery and was maintained at 20° even after 22 months. …”
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Corneal Biomechanical Assessment Using Corneal Visualization Scheimpflug Technology in Keratoconic and Normal Eyes by Lei Tian, Yi-Fei Huang, Li-Qiang Wang, Hua Bai, Qun Wang, Jing-Jing Jiang, Ying Wu, Min Gao

“…The tomography and biomechanical parameters of the keratoconic corneas were significantly different from those of the normal corneas except for the anterior chamber angle, first applanation length, the highest concavity time, and peak distance. …”
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Experimental Study on the Ratio of Similar Materials in Weak Surrounding Rock Based on Orthogonal Design by Pengfei Jiao, Xiao Zhang, Xinzhi Li, Bohong Liu, Haojie Zhang

“…Standard sand is the key factor that influences the internal friction angle of similar materials, and silt clay is the key factor affecting the cohesion of similar materials. …”
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Pulmonary Function Tests in Emergency Department Pediatric Patients with Acute Wheezing/Asthma Exacerbation by Kathryn Giordano, Elena Rodriguez, Nicole Green, Milena Armani, Joan Richards, Thomas H. Shaffer, Magdy W. Attia

“…Heart rate was higher in admitted patients as was labored breathing index, phase angle, and asthma score. Conclusions. Tidal breathing tests provide feasible, objective assessment of patient status in the enrolled age group and may assist in the evaluation of acute asthma exacerbation in the ED. …”
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The Influence of Electrolytic Concentration on the Electrochemical Deposition of Calcium Phosphate Coating on a Direct Laser Metal Forming Surface by Qianyue Sun, Yuhui Yang, Wenjing Luo, Jinghui Zhao, Yanmin Zhou

“…The purpose of this study was to develop CaP coatings on a direct laser metal forming implant using electrochemical deposition and to investigate the effect of electrolytic concentration on the coating’s morphology and structure by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, water contact angle analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. …”
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Stability Analysis of Irregular Cavities in Tunnel Using Geomagic-COMSOL Coupling Method by Shangqu Sun, Chengshuai Qin, Hongbo Wang, Liping Li, Yongliang Huang

“…The results also showed that the larger displacement occurred at the long-edge part, while the plastic zone was concentrated at the sharp turning angle of the irregular cavities.…”
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Interaction studies unveil potential binding sites on bovine serum albumin for gut metabolite trimethylamine n-oxide (TMAO) by Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Payal Gulati, GBVS Lakshmi, Anand Mohan, Neeta Raj Sharma, Pratima R. Solanki, Anil Kumar

“…Decrease in absorbance intensity of protein upon interaction with metabolites reveals conjugate formation, while fluorescence spectroscopy indicate static quenching. Contact angle measurements further reveal the hydrophilic nature of the TMAO-BSA complex, while CD and FTIR support conformational changes in BSA upon binding but structure remain intact. …”
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