The Impact of Stone Quarrying On Socio Economic Status of Households in Nyakyibigi Ntungamo Municipality by Natweeta, Elvason

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Waveform characteristics in thoracic paravertebral space: a prospective observational study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Pattika Subsoontorn, Lalinthip Vareesunthorn, Amorn Vijitpavan, Sivaporn Termpornlert

“…Next, 15 mL of 0.33% bupivacaine was injected into each desired TPVS. After completion of the surgery, the extent of dermatomal blockade and the pain score was assessed in all patients. …”
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Flexible electro-hydraulic power chips by Chao Zhang, Jionghao Chen, Changyi Xu, Tairan He, Xiaolong Zhang, Junhui Zhang, Ximing Sun, Bing Xu, Yi Zhu, Huayong Yang

“…These electro-hydraulic power chips could be arbitrarily programmed through “line-plane-body” combinations of electro-hydraulic power “diode” or “triode” modules with high output density of 10.77 kPa/g and 2.15 L/min/g, and freely fabricated into the desired shapes and functions via multi-material 3D printing technique. …”
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Probing aspects of extracellular vesicle associated AAV allows increased vector yield and insight into its transduction and immune-evasive properties by Ming Cheng, Demitri de la Cruz, Adam V. Crain, Paula Espinoza, Carrie Ng, Zachary C. Elmore, Aravind Asokan, Casey A. Maguire

“…Extracellular vesicle-associated adeno-associated virus vectors (EV-AAVs) are generated during production in 293 cells. EV-AAV provides desirable gene delivery traits such as greater resistance to antibody neutralization and increased transduction of organs in vivo compared with conventional AAV. …”
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Grid-Integrated Dual Wind Turbine System Using SEPIC Converter with Whale Optimized PI Controller by Kishore R.D., Sravani K., Sai Kumar N.D., Preetham C.G., Bentu B.2

“…These attained outcomes are found to be more efficient when compared to other existing converters and optimized controllers thereby satisfying the objectives of meeting desired voltage demands of grid and achieving highly stabilized output power. …”
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A comparative performance analysis of machine learning models for compressive strength prediction in fly ash-based geopolymers concrete using reference data by Muhammad Kashif Anwar, Muhammad Ahmed Qurashi, Xingyi Zhu, Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah, Muhammad Usman Siddiq

“…This study will have made attempt to address the complexities involves in the concrete mix designs process with the aim of achieving the desired 28-day compressive strength for FAGP. This study conducts a comparative performance analysis of the machine learning models for compressive strength prediction of FAGP using comprehensive dataset of 563 samples from 55 literature studies. …”
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A bi-subpopulation coevolutionary immune algorithm for multi-objective combinatorial optimization in multi-UAV task allocation by Xi Chen, Yu Wan, Jingtao Qi, Zipeng Zhao, Yirun Ruan, Jun Tang

“…One is that the discrete and high-dimensional decision variables make the quality of the solution obtained with acceptable time not guaranteed. Second, the desired solution of real missions often needs to satisfy multiple objective functions, or a set of solutions for decision-making. …”
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Differentiation of sensory descriptors through co-inoculation of yeast and lactic acid bacteria in wet fermented coffee by Sandy Rodrigues Dias, Nádia Nara Batista, Ana Paula Pereira Bressani, Disney Ribeiro Dias, Rosane Freitas Schwan

“…Wet-processed coffee using SIAF using co-inoculation of H. uvarum and L. plantarum are recommended as they are resistant to stress factors such as pH and competition for nutrients, producing metabolites such as fruity esters, desirable organic acids, contributing to the sweetness and acidity of the coffee beverage with sensory descriptors such as caramel, sweet, spice, fruity, and chocolate, increasing complexity of coffee.…”
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Action plan proposal to obtain triple certification in a natural gas transportation company by Cintia Guerra Bueno, Jorge Lucas Costa Pinheiro, Wagner da Silveira Marques, Telma Fidelis Fragoso da Silva, Alberto Eduardo Besser Freitag

“…These limitations do not reduce the importance of the results found, since the proposed action plan enabled the natural gas transportation company to obtain the desired triple certification. Practical implications: the proposed action plan may support other companies to achieve triple certification. …”
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A multistage drug delivery approach for colorectal primary tumors and lymph node metastases by Yihang Yuan, Quanjun Lin, Hai-Yi Feng, Yunpeng Zhang, Xing Lai, Mao-Hua Zhu, Jue Wang, Jiangpei Shi, Yanhu Huang, Lele Zhang, Qin Lu, Zeli Yuan, Jonathan F. Lovell, Hong-Zhuan Chen, Peng Sun, Chao Fang

“…Thus, effective non-invasive methods to treat metastatic LNs would be highly desirable. Here, we develop an enzyme-responsive formulation of small-sized doxorubicin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (DMSN, 40 nm) encapsulated in nanoliposomes (DMSN@Pla-Lipo, 160 nm). …”
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Tannins for food preservation and human health: A review of current knowledge by Yesim Ozogul, Yilmaz Ucar, Eskindir Endalew Tadesse, Nikheel Rathod, Piotr Kulawik, Monica Trif, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Fatih Ozogul

“…Various advanced methods can be employed for the extraction and purification of tannins, depending on the source material and desired application, including solvent extraction, chromatographic methods, super critical, ionic liquid assisted microwave, infrared-assisted extraction technique etc. …”
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Pharmacological regression of atherosclerotic plaque in patients with type 2 diabetes by Loredana Bucciarelli, Daniele Andreini, Giulio Stefanini, Roberta Maria Fiorina, Marco Francone, Federica Catapano, Maria Elena Lunati, Edoardo Conte, Davide Marchetti, Paolo Fiorina

“…Interestingly, we suggested that based on literature insights and preclinical studies, a combination of drugs to target hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia and inflammation may be desirable for a fast-track Pharmacological regression of atherosclerotic plaque in patients with type 2 diabetes.…”
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Drivers of food acquisition practices among adolescents in suburban food environments of Lao People’s Democratic Republic by Thidatheb Kounnavong, Miho Sato, Christopher Turner, Elaine Ferguson, Hongkham Xayavong, Manithong Vonglokham, Sharon E Cox, Junko Okumura, Kazuhiko Moji

“…The six key themes were food availability and accessibility, product properties and convenience, peers and social media, caregivers and household practices, affordability, desirability, and autonomy, and perceptions, beliefs, and social norms. …”
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From social media to policy: Public insights on transport communication and services in Queensland by Shane Mathews, Jenny Hou, Tan Yigitcanlar, Fahimeh Golbabaei, Nayomi Kankanamge, Adam Downie, Alexander Paz

“…Hence, transportation authorities can make informed decisions that reflect community priorities, needs, and desires, leading to improved service provision and develop effective and sustainable transportation solutions.…”
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Aspergillus terreus variant TB21 wet biomass optimized by in-situ transesterification for biodiesel production by Rashmi K. Bed, V. Ravi Kumar, Ameeta RaviKumar

“…The FAME profile from the wet biomass of TB21 grown on SCBH had desirable amounts of saturated (77.7%), monounsaturated (7.2%), and polyunsaturated (2.4%) methyl esters. …”
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E6AP is essential for the proliferation of HPV-positive cancer cells by preventing senescence. by Alicia Avenhaus, Milica Velimirović, Julia Bulkescher, Martin Scheffner, Felix Hoppe-Seyler, Karin Hoppe-Seyler

“…Our results further indicate that interfering with E6AP expression or function could result in therapeutically desired effects in HPV-positive cancer cells by efficiently inducing an irreversible growth arrest. …”
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Designing a competency model for the succession of nursing managers, using the Fuzzy Inference System by Marzieh Khorasani-Gerdehkouhi, Seyed Mahmoud Taheri, Mohammad Ali Cheraghi

“…Studies show that achieving a suitable succession planning model for mid-level nursing managers/supervisors can be helpful in achieving the desired goals of top-level nursing managers/matrons. …”
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Towards autonomous robotic THz-based in vivo skin sensing: the PicoBot by Anubhav Dogra, Dominic Jones, Arturo Ignacio Hernandez Serrano, Shruti Chakraborty, Jacob Joshua Young, Benjamin George Page, Joseph Hardwicke, Pietro Valdastri, Emma Pickwell-MacPherson

“…The PicoBot can 3D scan and segment out the region of interest on the skin’s surface, precisely position (± 0.5/1 mm/degrees) the probe normal to the surface, and apply a desired amount of force (± 0.1N) to maintain firm contact for the required 60 s during THz data acquisition. …”
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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment among Adults in Primary Health Care Settings in Sulaimani Using WHO Risk Prediction Charts by Vian Najim Edeen, Zhian Salah Ramzi

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2016 to February 2017 in two primary health care centers in Sulaimani City among 500 persons aged 40-82 years. The desired information was collected by using a pretested questionnaire; anthropometric measurements and laboratory investigations were also carried out for the participants. …”
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PROTACs: Mechanism and Bioavailability enhancement strategies by nanotechnology, RNA viral infections (vaccine strategy) and Prodrug development by Sanaul Mustafa, Md Sabir Hussain Siddiquee

“…Also, when PROTACs are incorporated into sophisticated drug delivery systems, their desirability and selectivity are further improved beyond existing issues related to small-molecule inhibitors. …”
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