Cultural fit in emotion versus language: a study of Dutch-speaking Belgians and Turkish migrants in Belgium by Rüya Su Şencan, Batja Mesquita, Katie Hoemann, Katie Hoemann

“…Language patterns in the descriptions, as quantified by the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count, distinguished between cultures more effectively than rating patterns. …”
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Dynamic Prediction for Accuracy Maintaining Reliability of Superprecision Rolling Bearing in Service by Liang Ye, Xintao Xia, Zhen Chang

“…Then, using a predefined accuracy threshold to match the Poisson count for the GD, the estimated value of variation intensity is obtained. …”
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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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Hubungan Antara Nilai Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) dengan Kadar Procalcitonin (PCT) pada Pasien COVID-19 di Kabupaten Jember by Sofia Yusnur Rafida, Hairrudin Hairrudin, Muhammad Hasan

“…The results of the Spearman Correlation Analysis showed a positive correlation between NLR values and PCT levels in COVID-19 patients in the Jember Regency with a p-value = 0.00 and a moderate degree of correlation with an r count of 0.41. Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between NLR values and PCT levels for COVID-19 patients in Jember Regency. …”
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Re-Branding China’s Battered Image in Nigeria amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic by Endong Floribert Patrick C.

“…Using critical observations and a qualitative analysis of newspapers and online articles generated and published by China’s Embassy in Nigeria, the paper specifically seeks to show how China’s diplomatic communications sought to rebuild China’s image as Nigeria’s major partner in development and a friend on which Nigeria should always count to mitigate or overcome the pandemic. …”
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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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Evaluation of Propolis, Aloe Vera Gel, Noni, Pomegranate Juice Natural Storage Medium for Management of Avulsed Teeth by Sanjit Kumar Sahoo, Swetha Vempalli, Minal Awinashe, Shahzad Ali Shah, Mohamed Tharwat Salama, Sajith Abraham, Mukul Shetty, Shaili Ghosh

“…Following the application of 0.4% Trypan blue labeling, the cells were counted using a hemocytometer under a 10x light microscope magnification. …”
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EFFECT OF COMBINATION OF DILL AND YOGURT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS IN LOCAL QUAILS by Lanja A. Ismael, Payam Sadik Sabir

“…Brown quails also significantly outperformed white quails in body weight at 42 days (215.52 ± 4.83 g/bird), carcass weight (127.66 ± 2.33 g/bird), and white blood cell count (120.49 ± 4.16µL/100). …”
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Investigating the role of age, admission systolic blood pressure, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting left ventricular hypertrophy among patients with primary hyperten... by Xiaoyong Hu, Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran, Zhaoying Yang, Ting Zou, Rui Tang, Hongjian Li

“…Results Univariate analysis revealed significant differences between the LVH and non-LVH groups in age, sex, smoking, systolic blood pressure (SBP), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), body mass index, serum creatinine (SCr), lymphocyte count, and hypertension duration. Multivariate analysis identified age, sex, SBP, SCr, and NLR as independent risk factors for LVH. …”
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A preliminary investigation of the properties of plantain starch-chitosan composite films containing Panadol leaf extracts by Chad Lafeuillee, Rohanie Maharaj

“…Antimicrobial activity was tested using the disk diffusion method and plate count agar. Antioxidant activities showed % DPPH inhibition of 74.60 ± 0.05 and 64.77 ± 0.07 for Plectranthus barbatus and Plectranthus caninus, with phenolic contents of 86.56 ± 0.03 and 69.59 ± 0.04 mg/g gallic acid equivalents, and flavonoid contents of 91.25 ± 0.005 and 74.49 ± 0.003 mg/g quercetin equivalents respectively. …”
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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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Case Report: Necrotizing pneumonia in pediatric patients: a rare case of unilateral necrosis in two entire lobe tissues by Jingli Zhang, Yingqian Zhang, Longfei Gao, Huifang Wu, Xiaojuan Liu, Fan Yang, Yingxue Wang

“…Laboratory investigations revealed elevated white blood cell count, increased inflammatory markers, elevated liver enzymes, coagulation dysfunction, and hypoalbuminemia. …”
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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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Karakteristik Analisis LCS Meningoensefalitis Anak di RSUD Abdoel Wahab Sjahranie Samarinda Tahun 2019-2022 by Yunita Yunita, Yudanti Riastiti, Annisa Muhyi

“…The LCS analysis parameters indicated that lymphocytic pleocytosis was the most common (76.9%), while clear  LCS was observed in 82.1%. The leukocyte count was within the normal range of 56.4%, and the polymorphonuclear ratio was negative (79.5%). …”
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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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EKSPLORASI JENIS BURUNG DI WANA WISATA GRAPE SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR TAKSONOMI VERTEBRATA BERBASIS GREEN LEARNING METHOD (GeLeM) by Wachidatul Linda Yuhanna, Muh. Waskito Ardhi, Sigit Ari Prabowo

“…This study uses point count method. Exploration carried out by recording the observations of the object being observed, resulting in a general form of teaching materials that were analyzed descriptively. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Starter Fertilizer on Winter Canola Grown in Oklahoma by M. Joy M. Abit, Katlynn Weathers, D. Brian Arnall

“…Remaining N was applied as urea (46-0-0) either as split (40% preplant and 60% topdress) application or as topdress only. Stand count reduction of up to 71% was observed with seed-placed DAP. …”
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Study on the Fractal Characteristics of the Pomegranate Biotite Schist under Impact Loading by Jianguo Wang, Ting Zuo, Xianglong Li, Zihao Tao, Jun Ma

“…In order to study the fractal characteristics of the pomegranate biotite schist under the effect of blasting loads, a one-dimensional SHPB impact test was carried out to test the dynamic compressive strength, damage morphology, fracture energy dissipation density, and other parameters of the rocks under different strain rates; besides, sieve tests were conducted to count the mass fractal characteristics of the crushed masses under different strain rates to calculate the fractal dimension of the crushed rock D. …”
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Comparison of the antibacterial efficacy of 810 nm diode laser and photodynamic therapy in reducing microbial flora in patients with peri-implant mucositis – An in vivo study by Poonam Siwach, Reshu Sanan, Abhishek Nagpal, Omkar Krishna Shetty, Amit Bhardwaj, Mukesh Sharma

“…No statistically significant reduction in bacterial count was found at baseline (P = 0.1) and at 3 months (P = 0.5) when the diode laser group and photodynamic group were compared with each other (intergroup). …”
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