CYTOTOXIC EFFECT OF FREEZE DRIED BOVINE CARTILAGE POWDER AND PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) TO MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL (MSCs) by Dwikora Novembri Utomo, Anthoni Yusbida

“…The result being processed with MTT assay and spectrophotometer for counting the viable stem cells. There was no significant difference in the amount of macrophage between control and the freeze dried bovine cartilage scaffold provided with PRP (p=0,128). …”
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CD8+ T-Cell Responses before and after Structured Treatment Interruption in Ugandan Adults Who Initiated ART with CD4+ T Cells <200 Cell/μL: The DART Trial STI Substudy by Jennifer Serwanga, Susan Mugaba, Auma Betty, Edward Pimego, Sarah Walker, Paula Munderi, Charles Gilks, Frances Gotch, Heiner Grosskurth, Pontiano Kaleebu

“…STI in individuals initiated onto ART at <200 CD4+ T-cell counts/μl significantly reduced occurrence of bifunctional CD8+IFNγ+/Perforin+ responses. …”
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Gastrointestinal Histoplasmosis Presenting as an Acute Abdomen with Jejunal Perforation by Bryan R. Anderson, Jaron Marriott, Chinthaka Bulathsinghala, Humayun Anjum, Salim Surani

“…It is found almost exclusively in the immunocompromised host, especially those with untreated HIV and low CD4 counts. Presentation with intestinal perforation is seen mostly commonly in the colon. …”
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Co-Cultivation Growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus as Two Common Dairy Contaminants by Alžbeta Medveďová, Romana Györiová, Veronika Lehotová, Ľubomír Valík

“…Hence, interactions among S. aureus 2064 and E. coli BR in dependence of incubation temperature and different initial counts of both microorganisms were quantitatively described based on cultivation experiments and predictive models. …”
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Automatic Quantification of Atherosclerosis in Contrast-Enhanced MicroCT Scans of Mouse Aortas Ex Vivo by Vincent A. Stadelmann, Gabrielle Boyd, Martin Guillot, Jean-Guy Bienvenu, Charles Glaus, Aurore Varela

“…Aortic and plaque volumes were computed by voxel counting and lesion surface by triangulation. The results were validated against manual and histological evaluations. …”
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Data-driven evaluation of background radiation safety using machine learning and statistical analysis by Muhammad Abid, Muhammad Shahid

“…This study presents a comprehensive data analysis to investigate the levels and impact of background radiation levels in Sahiwal, Pakistan, and determine if the levels are safe according to international standards. Radiation counts were measured using a Geiger-Muller counter at several locations in Sahiwal over 40 days. …”
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Relay Node Selection Methods for UAV Navigation Route Constructions in Wireless Multi-Hop Network Using Smart Meter Devices by Shuto Ohkawa, Kiyoshi Ueda, Takumi Miyoshi, Taku Yamazaki, Ryo Yamamoto, Nobuo Funabiki

“…We evaluated these methods according to their route construction success rates, relay node counts, route lengths, and so on. The MPR-based method proved most effective for UAV route construction. …”
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Differentiation of high risk prostate cancer with a facile urinary exosome detection workflow by Shuai Qiu, Yue Li, Zheng Zhang, Chunchang Li, Haoyu Wang, Ao Chen, Zhi Yan, Yang Liu, Zifei Li, Hua Huang, Yi Liu, Yiqi Seow, Ruibing Chen, Jinhong Guo, Simeng Wen, Jing Tian, Hongtuan Zhang, Ranlu Liu, Gang Han, Baolong Wang, Yong Wang, Yuanjie Niu, HaiFang Yin

“…We discovered that EEF1A1 levels, abundantly expressed on urinary exosomes, positively correlate to urinary exosome counts irrespective of source and collection time and demonstrated that EEF1A1 enables in-assay quantification of urinary exosomes. …”
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Precise Crop Pest Detection Based on Co-Ordinate-Attention-Based Feature Pyramid Module by Chenrui Kang, Lin Jiao, Kang Liu, Zhigui Liu, Rujing Wang

“…Fast and precise pest detection and counting are crucial measures in the management and mitigation of pest infestations. …”
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: Diagnostic Challenges in Pediatric Patient by Dharshana Krishnaprasadh, Inna Kaminecki, Anna Sechser Perl, Jonathan Teitelbaum

“…Urinalysis was positive for protein and red blood cells, too many to be counted. Complement studies were within normal limits. …”
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An Experimental Study on Cracking Behavior of Precracked Sandstone Specimens under Seepage Pressure by Qibin Lin, Ping Cao, Hua Wang, Rihong Cao

“…Combined with axial stress-strain curves, photographic monitoring results and the output of AE counts and rock failure process can be generally divided into four stages: microcrack closure, elastic deformation, crack growth and propagation, and final failure. …”
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Influence of powdered Moringa oleifera seeds and natural filter media on the characteristics of tapioca starch wastewater by Nur Hidayat, Esti Rosaliana

“…In terms of the microbial characteristics, all treatments gave slightly higher counts of total coliform in the range of 26 to 40 MPN 100 mlâ1 . …”
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Establishment and Application of the Void Closure Prediction Model of 316LN by Min Qin, Jiansheng Liu, Jingdan Li

“…The void closure ratio K under different deformations at 1,200°C was counted, and the relationship between K and the effective strain was established to obtain the void closure prediction model of 316LN stainless steel. …”
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A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in... by Glynis Ablon

“…Each subject’s hair was washed and shed hairs were collected and counted. After 90 days, these measures were repeated and subjects completed Quality of Life and Self-Assessment Questionnaires. …”
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Missed Testing Opportunities for HIV Screening and Early Diagnosis in an Urban Tertiary Care Center by Joseph DeRose, Jason Zucker, David Cennimo, Shobha Swaminathan

“…A total of 34 (29%) of newly diagnosed patients had AIDS at presentation and 17% had CD4 counts of 50 cells/μL (p value 0.5). The two most common locations of a missed testing opportunity were the hospital ED (45%) and subspecialty clinics (37%). …”
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Quality Evaluation of Ethiopian 100% Cotton Carded Ring Spun Yarn with Respect to USTER Standards by Biruk Fentahun Adamu, Desalegn Atalie, Erkihun Zelalem Liyew

“…Five spinning mills (B3, A0, A2, A4, and K3) of 15N, 20Ne, 25Ne, 30Ne, 35Ne, and 40Ne nominal yarn counts have been selected for the study. The yarn evenness and imperfections were measured using USTER tester 5 and tensile using a STATIMAT tester. …”
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The Role of Mangrove Vegetation in Supporting Birdlife Diversity in Coastal Habitats, Study Case Benoa, Bali by Christy Shanie Avissa Nathanya, Saptarini Dian

“…This study analyzes the relationship between mangrove characteristics and the species composition of birds in coastal Benoa areas to explore the role of mangroves in Ngurah Rain Forest Park in supporting bird diversity. Point counts and line transects were utilized to obtain data to observe bird communities, and plot sampling was used to evaluate the characteristics of the mangrove vegetation, including species composition, tree height, and density. …”
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Effect of Methotrexate Injection on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: An Experimental Study on Rats by Amin Golshah, Khaled Omidi, Nafiseh Nikkerdar, Hedaiat Moradpoor, Fatemeh Ghorbani

“…All rats were sacrificed with chloroform inhalation after 21 days; their maxilla was resected, and the mean number of Howship’s lacunae, blood vessels, osteoclasts, and resorption lacunae was counted. The reduction in bone volume (bone volume to total volume ratio (BV/TV)) at the site of the maxillary molar was quantified by microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). …”
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Automated Detection of Microseismic Arrival Based on Convolutional Neural Networks by Weijian Liu, Haoyuan Chang, Yang Xiao, Shuisheng Yu, Chuanbo Huang, Yuntian Yao

“…Source imaging images are drawn using the Origin software, the arrival time error is counted, and the advantages and disadvantages of the three arrival time methods are discussed. …”
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Visual and Chemical Prey Cues as Complementary Predator Attractants in a Tropical Stream Fish Assemblage by Chris K. Elvidge, Grant E. Brown

“…Predator species-pair counts were greatest in response to cues from the more abundant prey species, indicating that individuals may adopt riskier foraging strategies when presented with more familiar prey cues. …”
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