Capturing Bone Signal in MRI of Pelvis, as a Large FOV Region, Using TWIST Sequence and Generating a 5-Class Attenuation Map for Prostate PET/MRI Imaging by Mehdi Shirin Shandiz PhD, Hamid Saligheh Rad PhD, Pardis Ghafarian PhD, Khadijeh Yaghoubi MSc, Mohammad Reza Ay PhD

“…The proposed method generated an MRI-based µ-map containing bone and air cavity that led to more accurate tracer uptake estimation than MRAC4c. …”
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Prolonged use of selective immunosuppressants in glacoma drainage surgery: experimental in vivo study by V.N. Germanova, E.V. Karlova, L.T. Volova, N.N. Sarbaeva, I.F. Nefedova, M.V. Radaykina

“…Before to the study, ocular surface disease provoked by the long-term use of preservative-containing IOP-lowering medications was simulated. The next step was the penetrating surgical procedure. …”
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Numerical Semigroups with a Fixed Fundamental Gap by María Ángeles Moreno-Frías, José Carlos Rosales

“…</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> A <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">B</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>a</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-irreducible numerical semigroup is an element of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">B</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>a</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> that cannot be expressed as an intersection of two elements of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">B</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>a</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> containing it properly. In this paper, we will study the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi mathvariant="script">B</mi><mo>(</mo><mi>a</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>-irreducible numerical semigroups. …”
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The Study of Relative Clauses in Azeri Turkish and Persian: A Typological Approach by Anita Bazian, Arsalan Golfam, Hayat Ameri

“…Consequently, the relative clause may contain a gap, a pronoun, or a full repetition of the head noun in relation to the reference noun. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Marisa dos Reis, Joseph Burke, Raphaelle Schwarzberg (†)

“…Unfortunately, we cannot capture all the energy and progressive suggestions that occurred but hopefully the conference material contained here will provide readers with a sense of the occasion and inspire a commitment to future collaboration and research in this area. …”
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Convergent construct validity and test-retest reliability of both German versions of the original and the revised Niigata PPPD Questionnaire: NPQ and NPQ-R by Sarah Chételat, Sarah Chételat, Eve-Yaël Gerber, Eve-Yaël Gerber, Sarah El Khadlaoui, Frank Behrendt, Frank Behrendt, Michaela Stark, Michaela Stark, Stefan Schädler, Stefan Schädler, Maximilian Maywald, Lena Fabritius, Johannes Gerb, Johannes Gerb, Denis Grabova, Wiebke Trost, Andreas Zwergal, Andreas Zwergal, Ralf Strobl, Ralf Strobl, Katrin Parmar, Katrin Parmar, Hans Ulrich Gerth, Hans Ulrich Gerth, Leo H. Bonati, Leo H. Bonati, Leo H. Bonati, Sandra Becker-Bense, Corina Schuster-Amft, Corina Schuster-Amft, Corina Schuster-Amft

“…The study's aim was to evaluate the concurrent construct validity and reliability [including test-retest reliability, internal consistency, standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC)] of the German version of the NPQ (12 items) and its revised version, NPQ-R, which contains 19 items addressing additional symptoms and symptom behavior.MethodsThe Swiss Reha Rheinfelden and the German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders included 265 PPPD patients (mean age 50.2 ± 16.8 years, disease duration 46.3 ± 76.6 months). …”
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Integrated microbiome, transcriptome and metabolome insight into the alleviating mechanisms of sheep milk in a DSS-induced colitis mouse model by Wenna Yao, Ruilin Du, Shuo Yan, Teligun Bao, Huimin Zhang, Fang Yang, Yue Xue, Yulong Zhao, Siqin Bao, Xihe Li, Yongli Song

“…It also exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Sheep milk (SM) contains a higher concentration of fatty acids, immunoglobulins, proteins, hormones, vitamins and minerals, which exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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LGR4 is essential for maintaining β-cell homeostasis through suppression of RANK by Joanna Filipowska, Zelda Cisneros, Sneha S. Varghese, Nancy Leon-Rivera, Peng Wang, Randy Kang, Geming Lu, Yate-Ching Yuan, Hung-Ping Shih, Supriyo Bhattacharya, Sangeeta Dhawan, Adolfo Garcia-Ocaña, Nagesha Guthalu Kondegowda, Rupangi C. Vasavada

“…The Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) 4 (LGR4) is expressed in β-cells and is the fourth most abundant GPCR in human islets. …”
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Xixin Decoction’s novel mechanism for alleviating Alzheimer’s disease cognitive dysfunction by modulating amyloid-β transport across the blood–brain barrier to reduce neuroinflamma... by Chaokai Yang, Enlong Zhao, Hu Zhang, Liqi Duan, Xinyue Han, Hongli Ding, Yan Cheng, Dengkun Wang, Dengkun Wang, Dengkun Wang, Xiaojing Lei, Xiaojing Lei, Xiaojing Lei, Yongchang Diwu, Yongchang Diwu, Yongchang Diwu

“…BBB integrity was evaluated using Evans blue staining, and protein expression levels were analyzed via ELISA, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence.ResultsIn vitro experiments revealed that XXD-containing serum, when cultured for 24, 48, and 72 h, could upregulate the expression of P-gp mRNA and protein, downregulate CB1 protein expression, and upregulate CB2 and Mfsd2a protein expression. …”
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Biogas quality and nutrient remediation in palm oil mill effluent through Chlorella vulgaris cultivation using a photobioreactor by T. Handayani, I.N. Djarot, N. Widyastuti, F.D. Arianti, A. Rifai, A.I. Sitomurni, M.M.A. Nur, R.N. Dewi, N. Nuha, J. Haryanti, D. Pinardi, Y. Suryana, A. Aziz, E. Syamsudin, T. Rochmadi, P.A. Lomak, A. Hadi, M.D. Pertiwi, E. Yuniastuti, N.A. Putri

“…Microalgae also play a role in removing nutrients contained in the sludge.  FINDINGS: Numerous chemical and biological methods have been used to upgrade biogas. …”
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Biogas upgrading via CO2 absorption using monosodium glutamate-promoted potassium carbonate in packed absorption column: Design and performance assessment by Bambang Trisakti, Rivaldi Sidabutar, Irvan, Hani Suhastifa Rambe, Vikram Alexander, Andrew Moses Noverindo Simanjuntak, Joshua Syaloom Silalahi, Rafael Aginta Sitepu, Michael Michael, Juan Akmal Nasution, Yasmin Nabilah, Hiroyuki Daimon

“…However, the produced biogas still contained a moderate amount of CO2, necessitating further purification to make the biogas suitable for engine fuel applications. …”
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Économie végétale à partir des études carpologiques du boulevard Dr Henri-Henrot à Reims/Durocortorum by Véronique Matterne

“…The layers, US 1604 (Ca 225), 1608 (Ca 531), and 1609 (Ca 256), located closer to the river, provide a carpological spectrum very similar to those characterizing the streambed. They all contain high proportions of elements from wild and domestic fruit trees, with a confirmed and solid representation of domestic taxa. …”
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AKRASIJA IR SUBJEKTAS EGONOMIKOJE by Zenonas Norkus

“…The concluding third section contains a metatheoretical discusion which includes (1) the comparison of egonomics with the recent discourse on "death of man" or "expropriation of subject" in the continental philosophy, and (2) assessment of the explanatory value of egonomics. …”
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AKRASIJA IR SUBJEKTAS EGONOMIKOJE by Zenonas Norkus

“…The concluding third section contains a metatheoretical discusion which includes (1) the comparison of egonomics with the recent discourse on "death of man" or "expropriation of subject" in the continental philosophy, and (2) assessment of the explanatory value of egonomics. …”
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The Term ‘Ebda’ in the Comparative View of Fakhr Razi and Allameh Tabatabai by Mohammad Bahrami

“…Theology and philosophy, like other sciences, contain a set of terms intertwined with their understanding. …”
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Combined Age with Mean Decrease Rates of Total Bilirubin and MELD Score as a Novel and Simple Clinical Predictor on 90-Day Transplant-Free Mortality in Adult Patients with Acute Li... by Di Jin, Kai Kang, Bing-zhu Yan, Jian-nan Zhang, Jun-bo Zheng, Zhi-hui Wang, Di Wu, Yu-jia Tang, Xin-tong Wang, Qi-qi Lai, Yang Cao, Hong-liang Wang, Yang Gao

“…This retrospective study contained adult patients with ALF undergoing PE from the Medical ICU (MICU) in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University between January 2017 and December 2020. …”
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Le travail des peaux et du cuir durant le Haut-Empire à Bordeaux/Burdigala (Gironde), d’après les vestiges mis au jour sur le site de la rue Jean-Fleuret by Vanessa Elizagoyen, Christophe Sireix, Gisèle Allenet de Ribemont, Laurence Benquet, Philippe Borgard, Emilie Claud, Katleen Couchez, Marie-France Dietsch-Sellami, Stéphan Dubernet, Véronique Guitton, Jérôme Hénique, Yannick Le Digol, Martine Leguilloux, Sébastien Lepetz, Fabrice Leroy, Hélène Martin, Alain Queffelec, Stéphanie Raux, Nima Saedlou, Farid Sellami, Laure Simon, Serge Vigier

“…It may also have been used to heat water, fat or any other liquid in an overhead container. The cupped quadrangular pits identified in the other rooms could have been used for finishing, a process in which various substances were applied and the skins were buffed.Between 110/120 and 130/140, the workshop’s specialty changed. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Carbon Emission of Garden Pavement by Peiyong WANG, Ruixing LU

“…Although glued stone pavement is rich in color and can be put together freely, the carbon emission of epoxy resin binder as a chemical product contained in glued stone pavement is more than 10 times higher than that of ordinary inorganic materials. 6) Maximize the use of granular pavement. …”
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Improving Growth Performance, Biochemical Parameters and Reducing Mortality due to Ascites in Broilers by Propranolol Inclusion by Shahriar Saidian, Somaya Farahmand, Mokhtar Fathi, Salar Saifi

“…To induce ascites, water containing 7 g per liter of salt was provided to the chickens from day 15 of age. …”
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Utilization of fermented sago pulp as a source of carbohydrate in feed for Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus by I Kadek Sumiana, Julie Ekasari, Dedi Jusadi, Mia Setiawati

“…Three different dietary treatments (in quadruplicate) containing different carbohydrate sources were tested, i.e. cassava flour as a comparion (G), unfermented sago pulp (AS), and fermented sago pulp (ASF). …”
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