Cullen Sign Associated with External Iliac Artery Aneurysm Rupture: A Case Report by Kendra M. Douglas, William R. Davis, Jaron D. Raper

“…Conclusion: Isolated iliac artery aneurysms are rare and represent less than 2% of all abdominal aneurysmal disease; furthermore, external iliac artery aneurysms are exceedingly rare and account for the least common abdominal aneurysmal pathology. This case demonstrates the importance of considering other etiologies of Cullen sign beyond pancreatitis, including aneurysmal ruptures.…”
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Expression of interleukin-17 in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma and its effect on biological behavior by Lina Jiang, Zhenghao Ma, Luwen Song, Chenchen Zhu, Jiancheng Li, Zhenxing Su, Hongsheng Liu

“…Abstract Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is a common malignant oral cancer characterized by substantial invasion, a high rate of lymph node and distant metastasis, and a high recurrence rate. …”
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GPS Phase Integer Ambiguity Resolution Based on Eliminating Coordinate Parameters and Ant Colony Algorithm by Ning Liu, Shuangcheng Zhang, Xiaoli Wu, Yu Shen

“…When solving the float solution of ambiguity based on the double-difference model epoch by epoch, the common method for resolving the integer ambiguity needs to solve the coordinate parameter information, due to the influence of limited GNSS phase data observations. …”
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The Role of Interferon Regulatory Factor-1 (IRF1) in Overcoming Antiestrogen Resistance in the Treatment of Breast Cancer by J. L. Schwartz, A. N. Shajahan, R. Clarke

“…Resistance to endocrine therapy is common among breast cancer patients with estrogen receptor alpha-positive (ER+) tumors and limits the success of this therapeutic strategy. …”
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Digitalization of public governance in the EAEU countries by V. A. Sapryka, A. V. Pastyuk, N. I. Kulakova

“…At the same time, the common element of all strategies, concepts and programs is only the digitalization of the process of providing public services, and the other parameters of the target documents are largely different. …”
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Inovativnost kot del razvoja kakovosti in odličnosti v slovenski javni upravi (izsledki raziskave 2007–2008) by Polonca Kovač, Barbara Leskovšek

“…Ugotovili smo, da so trendi istosmerni, število različnih orodij in pogostnost njihove rabe, zlasti modelov CAF (angl. Common Assessment Framework oz. slov. Skupni ocenjevalni okvir za organizacije v javnem sektorju) in EFQM (angl. …”
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Cervical Spine Mechanism for Reproduction of the Biomechanical Behaviours of the Human Neck during Rotation-Traction Manipulation by Yuancan Huang, Shuai Li, Minshan Feng, Liguo Zhu

“…Rotation-traction (RT) manipulation is a commonly used physical therapy procedure in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) for cervical spondylosis. …”
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The Importance of Follow-Up and Evaluation of Intraoperative Findings to Determine Surgical Indications for Retractile Testis by Kazuro Kikkawa, Yuko Ueda, Shimpei Yamashita, Yasuo Kohjimoto, Isao Hara

“…The weight at birth was significantly higher, and bilateral retractile testes were significantly more common in the follow-up group than in the surgical intervention group. …”
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A Pharmacotherapy and ECT resistant OCD patient’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Tacettin KURU, M. Hakan TÜRKÇAPAR

“…Introduction: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common disease causing to significant deterioration in the person’s social and occupational functions. …”
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Treatment of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome according to the Fascial Distortion Model: A Prospective Case Control Study by Christoph Schulze, Susanne Finze, Rainer Bader, Andreas Lison

“…Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common problem among athletes and soldiers. There is no proven theory that could explain the pathophysiology of shin splints. …”
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Unusual Paraneoplastic Presentation of Cholangiocarcinoma by Aman Opneja, Sonia Mahajan, Sargam Kapoor, Shanthi Marur, Steve Hoseong Yang, Rebecca Manno

“…Paraneoplastic occurrence of SCLE has been noted but is not commonly reported. SCLE association with cholangiocarcinoma is rare. …”
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Comparison of Dimensional Accuracy of (Pmma) Denture Base Material Relined with Molloplast B Soft Liner by Different Curing Methods. by Radhwan H Hasan, Shilan H Fatah

“… Background and objectives: The most common problem associated with the complete denture is the loss of retention after period of time therefore relining procedure is important in many cases, this study was done to compare the dimensional accuracy of PMMA before and after the application of Molloplast B Soft liner to the denture base material by different curing methods. …”
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Intraspecific variability of Puccinia triticina on hexaploid Triticum species and Aegilops trivialis by E. I. Gultyaeva, E. L. Shaydayuk, I. A. Kazartsev

“…Microsatellite analysis confirmed a high similarity between Derbent isolates of P. triticina coming from the hexaploid Triticum species (including isolates from common wheat) and Aegilops trivialis.…”
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Köppen-Trewartha ve Thornthwaite Yöntemlerine Göre Isparta Yöresi İklim Tipinin Belirlenmesi by İbrahim Dursun, Nilüfer Yazıcı

“…The Köppen and Thornthwaite methods are the most commonly used climate classification methods. In this study, we aimed to determine the climate types and water potential of Isparta province by long-term climate data based on Köppen and Thornthwaite climate indices. …”
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Fresh-cut watermelon: postharvest physiology, technology, and opportunities for quality improvement by Ebenezer Quandoh, Karin Albornoz

“…Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) fruit is widely consumed for its sweetness, flavor, nutrition and health-promoting properties. It is commonly commercialized in fresh-cut format, satisfying consumer demand for freshness and convenience, but its shelf-life is limited. …”
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Zero Waste Attitude Scale Development Study by Fuat Ozcan, Ali Meydan

“…In total, the factors explained 50.09% of the common variance. As a result of the analysis, the fit index values of the scale χ2/sd =1.96, RMSEA=0.06, PGFI=0.70, GFI=0.85, RMR=0.08, SRMR=0.06, NFI=0.95, AGFI=0.81, PNFI=0.84, CFI=0.97, RFI=0.94, NNFI=0.97, IFI=0.97, while GFI, RMR, AGFI, SRMR, and RFI values correspond to acceptable fit; χ2/sd, RMSEA, IFI, NFI, NNFI , PGFI, PNFI, and CFI seem to correspond to a perfect fit. …”
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A 16-Year-Old Male with Thoracic Compression following Posterior Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion for Marfan-Associated Syndromic Scoliosis by Mason Uvodich, Ross Barman, Adam Reitz, Matthew Sexton

“…He required intensive care unit level care for continued hemodynamic instability despite resuscitation in the postoperative period. Common causes of postoperative hypotension such as hypovolemic shock, sepsis, ongoing hemorrhage, and prolonged effects of anesthesia were diagnostically ruled out. …”
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Evaluation of Ceramic Membrane Filtration for Alternatives to Microplastics in Cosmetic Formulations Using FlowCam Analysis by Seung Yeon Kim, Soyoun Kim, Chanhyuk Park

“…This study presents a comparative analysis of the treatment performance of silica powder and cornstarch—common alternatives for microplastics in cosmetics—using ceramic membrane filtration combined with flow imaging microscopy (FlowCam) to analyze particle behavior. …”
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Negative Ion Beam Emittance Calculations by M. Turek, P. Węgierek

“…Computer simulations are commonly used to support design and optimisation of powerful negative ion sources for the needs of future thermonuclear reactors like e. g. …”
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Improvement on the Key Element of Flexible U-Shaped Steel Support and Its Field Applications by Zhili Su, Shengguo Jing, Wenbing Xie, Qingteng Tang, Xingkai Wang

“…Hence, U-shaped steel support has gained popularity, and the key influential factor of steel support is the lock unit between its mechanical structures. The commonly used two-slotted splint lock unit can experience eversion and splitting and resulted in overall instability. …”
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