Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Strip Foundations in Unsaturated Soils considering the Intermediate Principal Stress Effect by Qing Yan, Junhai Zhao, Changguang Zhang, Jintai Wang

“…Soils surrounding shallow foundations are commonly located above the water table and are thus in an unsaturated state. …”
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Muscle-Specific Tyrosine Kinase-Associated Myasthenia Gravis: A Neuromuscular Surprise by Hassam Ali, Rahul Pamarthy, Nayab Ahsan, null WashmaAwan, Shiza Sarfraz

“…In myasthenia gravis, antibodies against the acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction interfere with regular muscular contraction. Although most commonly caused by antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor, antibodies against MuSK (muscle-specific kinase) protein can also weaken transmission at the neuromuscular junction. …”
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Extending the Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) for longitudinal historical databases to include geographic data by Finn Hedefalk, Lars Harrie, Patrick Svensson

“…The Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) is a standardised database structure for longitudinal historical databases. Such a common structure facilitates data sharing and comparative research. …”
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Fish Health Management Considerations in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems - Part 1: Introduction and General Principles by Roy Yanong

“… Recirculating aquaculture systems, also known as water reuse systems, are commonly found in aquaculture production facilities, public aquaria, tropical fish wholesale operations, and retail pet stores. …”
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Lymphoma of the Urinary Bladder by Anthony Kodzo-Grey Venyo

“…Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is also common and may arise from transformation of MALT. …”
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Comparison of Amino Acid Positron Emission Tomographic Radiotracers for Molecular Imaging of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors by Csaba Juhász, Shalini Dwivedi, David O. Kamson, Sharon K. Michelhaugh, Sandeep Mittal

“…In this article, we compare uptake mechanisms and the clinical performance of the amino acid PET radiotracers (L-[methyl- 11 C]methionine [MET], 18 F-fluoroethyl-tyrosine [FET], 18 F-fluoro-L- dihydroxy-phenylalanine [FDOPA], and 11 C-alpha-methyl-L-tryptophan [AMT]) most commonly used for brain tumor imaging. First, we discuss and compare the mechanisms of tumoral transport and accumulation, the basis of differential performance of these radioligands in clinical studies. …”
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An Experimental Study of Fracture Parameters of Concrete Produced With Basalt Aggregate by Peak-Load Method by Senem Yilmaz Cetin, Tahir Azad Celik

“…Statistical analyses of this study show that the fracture parameters of cube samples made with basalt aggregate commonly found in the region are acceptable for use in construction sites.…”
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Rituximab-Induced Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia by Ahmet B. Ergin, Nancy Fong, Hamed A. Daw

“…Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is the most common clinicopathologic diagnosis, followed by interstitial pneumonitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. …”
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Rod Hill and Tony Myatt, The Economics Anti-Textbook: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Microeconomics (Book Review, Fernwood Publishing Ltd, 2010, 296 p.) by İnan Gidiş

“…This dual presentation provides readers with an insightful comparison, where the authors systematically challenge and question the assumptions and narratives commonly found in economic education. The book covers a wide range of topics, including market structures, efficiency, externalities, income distribution, government intervention, and globalization. …”
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Detection and Prediction of Internal-Caused Fire in Tunnel Cable by an Equivalent Transient Thermal Circuit Model by Yanwen Wang, Xuran Zhang, Le Wang, Yinsheng Wang

“…Internal-caused cable fires are one of the most common cable fires, and anomalous temperature increase of the cable core is one of the first signs. …”
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Hypertensive Response to Exercise as an Early Marker of Disease Development by Wojciech Kosowski, Krzysztof Aleksandrowicz

“…There is no consensus about precise cutoffs in the definition of this condition, which is most commonly diagnosed based on systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 210 mm Hg in men and ≥190 mm Hg in women at peak exercise intensity. …”
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Current Trends in the Molecular Classification of Renal Neoplasms by Andrew N. Young, Viraj A. Master, Mahul B. Amin

“…Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer in adults. RCC is a significant challenge for pathologic diagnosis and clinical management. …”
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MOSCOW KINDOM AND THE EUROPEAN INNOVATION OF THE TIME OF TROUBLES by T. V. Chernikova

“…While analyzing the "Notes" of foreigners, who were on the Russian service at the beginning of the Time of Troubles, the author examines the achievements of the "common revolution" at the beginning of XVII century.…”
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On the Stability of Eccentrically Compressed Reinforced Concrete Elements with a Small Eccentricity, Taking into Account the Rheological Properties of Concrete by A. G. Tamrazyan

“…In the practice of modern construction, flexible centrally and eccentrically compressed reinforced concrete elements are becoming more common. In this regard, the relevance of studying their work and the mechanism of bearing capacity exhaustion increases. …”
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A Nationwide Assessment of the Burden of Urinary Tract Infection among Renal Transplant Recipients by Benjamin J. Becerra, Monideepa B. Becerra, Nasia Safdar

“…A total of 1,044 renal transplant recipients, representing a population estimate of 49,862, were included in the study. UTI was most common in transplant recipients with hypertension (53%) and prevalence was noted to be 28.2 and 65.9 cases per 1,000 for men and women, respectively. …”
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Foundation Treatment Assessment and Postconstruction Settlement Prediction of a Loess High Fill Embankment: A Case Study by Caihui Zhu, Xiaosong Zhou, Songhe Wang

“…In situ tests were carried out on a test section of the collapsible loess foundation of a high fill airport to assess the reinforcement effects of common treatment methods. Based on in situ monitored data, the spatial-temporal variations of the PCS of the HFE were investigated, with a simple empirical formula proposed for PCS prediction. …”
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Features and regulation of the use of distributed ledger technology by I. A. Rizvanova, M. T. Belova

“…Based on the results of the conducted study, it has been concluded that the features of the DLT described by us are fragmentary reflected in regulatory legal acts, which once again emphasises the need to develop common guidelines for public policy in relation to the legal and technical regulation of the DLT in Russia.…”
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Position of the Anaphylaxis, Insect Venom Allergy and Mastocytosis Section of the Polish Society of Allergology regarding the principles of diagnosing hypersensitivity to Hymenopte... by Marita Nittner-Marszalska, Marek Niedoszytko, Ewa Cichocka-Jarosz, Andrzej Bożek, Iwona Poziomkowska-Gęsicka, Radoslaw Gawlik, Marta Chełmińska

“…Insect venom allergy is one of the most common causes of anaphylactic reactions. Proper disease diagnosis, patient qualification for treatment, education, and providing patients with a life-saving kit in case of anaphylaxis are the foundation of successful treatment. …”
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Research on Supply Chain Stability Driven by Consumer’s Channel Preference Based on Complexity Theory by Yi Tian, Junhai Ma, Wandong Lou

“…This study discusses a supply chain where one common manufacturer uses two different channels to sell product. …”
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Role of the TGF-β cytokine and its gene polymorphisms in asthma etiopathogenesis by Jacek Plichta, Michał Panek

“…One of the diseases with the best-characterized correlation between TGF-β action and etiopathogenesis is asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic inflammatory disease of the lower and upper respiratory tract, characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness to a number of environmental factors, leading to bronchospasm and reversible limitation of expiratory flow. …”
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