Comparisons of open surgical repair, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and optimal medical therapy for acute and subacute type B aortic dissection: a systematic review and meta-... by Jianping Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Juan Xia, Long Tang, Yongheng Zhang, Lin Cao, Yong Zheng

“…Abstract Background Various treatments have been employed in managing type B aortic dissection (TBAD), encompassing open surgical repair (OSR), thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), and optimal medical therapy (OMT). …”
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Changing trends in the global burden of polycystic ovarian syndrome-related infertility over the past 30 years: retrospective data analysis of the global burden of disease study 20... by Ming Huo, Yixiang Wang, Xianbin Yuan, Yue Yuan, Xuehong Zhang

“…Additionally, the Slope Index of Inequality (SII) and the Relative Concentration Index were employed to assess the inequalities in the distribution of infertility burdens related to PCOS. …”
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Toward Understanding of Quiet Human Resource Management Theory in Iranian Organizations: Theoretical Origins, Conceptual Narration and its Consequences by Abbas Nargesian, Sajjad Sadpoor

“…A total of 22 experts from companies affiliated with the National Iranian Copper Industries Company participated in the study. The research employed a purposive sampling technique, specifically theoretical sampling, consistent with the Strauss and Corbin grounded theory approach. …”
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Oxidative balance score was negatively associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome, metabolic syndrome severity, and all-cause mortality of patients with metabolic syndrome by Zhixiao Xu, Xiong Lei, Weiwei Chu, Luoqi Weng, Chengshui Chen, Chengshui Chen, Chengshui Chen, Ran Ye

“…National Health Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2018. Employing survey-weighted logistic models, we evaluated the relationship between OBS and MetS risk. …”
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Accurate phenotype-to-genotype mapping of high-diversity yeast libraries by heat-shock-electroporation (HEEL) by Marcus Wäneskog, Emma Elise Hoch-Schneider, Shilpa Garg, Christian Kronborg Cantalapiedra, Elena Schäfer, Michael Krogh Jensen, Emil Damgaard Jensen

“…To further refine our library screening approach, we integrated an automated yeast genotyping workflow with a dual-barcode design that employs both a single nucleotide polymorphism and a high-diversity region. …”
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Inducible engineering precursor metabolic flux for synthesizing hyaluronic acid of customized molecular weight in Streptococcus zooepidemicus by Rui Zhao, Jun Li, Yingtian Li, Xujuan Pei, Jingyi Di, Zhoujie Xie, Hao Liu, Weixia Gao

“…Abstract Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) is extensively employed in various fields such as medicine, cosmetics, food, etc. …”
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Temperature Field and Optimal Design of Duct-Ventilated Tower Foundation in Permafrost Regions by Fengyun Liu, Zhushan Shao, Yan Wang

“…In the warm season, the adjustable shutter is employed in the duct-ventilated tower foundation to prevent heat in the tower foundation. …”
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Rapid and Quantitative Determination of S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine in the Fermentation Process by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering by Hairui Ren, Zhaoyang Chen, Xin Zhang, Yongmei Zhao, Zheng Wang, Zhenglong Wu, Haijun Xu

“…The Ag nanoparticle/silicon nanowire array substrate was fabricated and employed as an active SERS substrate to indirectly measure the SAM concentration. …”
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Film Cooling from a Single Row of Compound Angle Holes at High Blowing Ratios by Phillip M. Ligrani, Joon Sik Lee

“…This film cooling configuration is important because similar arrangements are frequently employed on the first stage of rotating blades of operating gas turbine engines. …”
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Electrical and Optical Properties of Ge𝑥Si𝟏−𝑥:H Thin Films Prepared by Thermal Evaporation Method by A. A. J. Al-Douri, M. F. A. Alias, A. A. Alnajjar, M. N. Makadsi

“…A range of growth conditions, Ge contents, dopant concentration (Al and As), and substrate temperature, were employed. Stoichiometry of the thin films composition was confirmed using standard surface techniques. …”
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European Integration Influence on the Development of Human Capital of Small and Medium Enterprises in Poland by Marzena Kacprzak, Agnieszka Król, Marta Radziszewska

“…In addition, the authors focus on finding the answer to the question whether employers willingly reach for EU funding (sources of knowledge, forms, types of funding, barriers to access to funds) to be able to support and develop human capital that they have in the long run. …”
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Recent research on chemically modifying the surface of zero-valent iron: A mini review by Zhendong Li, Wei Ye, Huiting Li, Jianzhe Qiao, Yunyi Du, Zhujun Dong, Lichun Fu, Yuwei Pan

“…Zero-valent iron (ZVI) is a widely employed material for environmental remediation due to its capability to effectively degrade or reduce various pollutants. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Process Conditions on Residual Wall Thickness and Cooling and Surface Characteristics of Water-Assisted Injection Molded H... by Hyungpil Park, Baeg-Soon Cha, Byungohk Rhee

“…Recently, water-assisted injection molding was employed in the automobile industry to manufacture three-dimensional hollow tube-type products with functionalities. …”
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Grid structure optimization using slow coherency theory and holomorphic embedding method by Fei Tang, Mo Chen, Yuhan Guo, Jinzhou Sun, Xiaoqing Wei, Jiaquan Yang, Xuehao He

“…The method uses slow synchrony clustering theory to establish node classification criteria and a comprehensive synchrony indicator for quantitative description of network synchrony performance. Simultaneously, it employs the holomorphic embedding method to solve the voltage sigma indicator for quantitative assessment of voltage stability. …”
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Influences on the Seismic Response of the Gravity Dam-Foundation-Reservoir System with Different Boundary and Input Models by Denghong Chen, Chunping Hou, Feng Wang

“…., the viscous-spring boundary and the viscous boundary, are employed to consider the radiation damping of the unbounded rock foundation. …”
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Gauge-Higgs Unification Models in Six Dimensions with S2/Z2 Extra Space and GUT Gauge Symmetry by Cheng-Wei Chiang, Takaaki Nomura, Joe Sato

“…One scheme utilizes the SO(12) gauge symmetry with a special symmetry condition imposed on the gauge field, whereas the other employs the E6 gauge symmetry without requiring the additional symmetry condition. …”
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Multi-level agent architecture for war games by YU Xiaohan, YUAN Duo, YAO Changhua

“…Techniques such as Finite State Machines, Coalition Games, and Behavior Tree are employed to implement the different levels of the agent architecture. …”
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Semi-Empirical Predictions on the Structure and Properties of ent-Kaurenoic Acid and Derivatives by Jose Isagani B. Janairo, Gerardo C. Janairo, Derrick Ethelbhert C. YU

“…In silico simulations revealed that this setback can be overcome by introduction of hydroxyl group to the tertiary carbon of ent-kaurenoic acid employing m-CPBA catalyzed hydroxylation, thus, unleashing its full drug potency. …”
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Study of Atmospheric Discharge Effects in Distribution Networks with a Novel Residential Buildings Protection Approach by Meisam Karami, Yazdan Ashgevari

“…The MATLAB simulation program is employed for conducting simulations, and the results reveal noteworthy findings. …”
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Modelling Upholstered Furniture Frames Using the Finite Element Method by Łukasz Matwiej, Krzysztof Wiaderek, Witold Jarecki, Dariusz Orlikowski, Marek Wieruszewski

“…This study employs the finite element method to propose a model-based design strategy for upholstered furniture frames. …”
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