Role of lysosomal enzymes released by alveolar macrophages in the pathogenesis of the acute phase of hypersensitivity pneumonitis by J. L. Pérez-Arellano, M. N. Barrios, T. Martín, M. L. Sánchez, J. M. González Buitrago, A. Jiménez

“…A positive but slight correlation was found between extracellular lysosomal activity and four parameters of lung lesion (lung index, bronchoalveolar fluid total (BALF) protein concentration, BALF LDH and BALF alkaline phosphatase activities). …”
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A Characterization of the Diffuse Galactic Emissions in the Anticenter of the Galaxy by L. Fauvet, J. F. Macías-Pérez, S. R. Hildebrandt, F.-X. Désert

“…Including the all-sky 408 MHz Haslam data we find evidence for anomalous emission with a spectral index of −2.5 in units. However, we are not able to provide coclusion regarding the nature of this anomalous emission in this region. …”
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Multisystemic Side Effects of an Indispensable Old Drug: A Case Report of Chronic Lithium Use (A Patient with Multiple Side Effects of Lithium) by Levent Demirtas, Emin Murat Akbas, Husnu Degirmenci, Ali Gurel, Eren Duzgun

“…To avoid toxicity, close follow-up and clinical supervision are important for the early diagnosis and treatment of these side effects, due to the narrow therapeutic index and obscure clinical signs and symptoms of toxicity.…”
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Pengembangan panduan model konseling cognitive behavioral therapy teknik mindfulness berbasis website SI-konseling untuk mengatasi traumatik pada remaja korban kekerasan by I Dewa Agung Ayu Arisma Prabayanti, Kadek Suranata, Putu Ari Dharmayanti

“…Data collection was carried out with an expert validity assessment which was analyzed using the CVR (Content Validity Ratio), CVI (Content Validity Index) and t-test formulas. The results of the CVR analysis show that all statements are on average relevant, the CVI score of 1 is in the very suitable category, and the cognitive behavioral therapy counseling model guide for mindfulness techniques has met the requirements for use. …”
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Two Neonates with Congenital Hydrocolpos by Vydehi Murthy, Jessica Costalez, Julie Weiner, Kristin Voos

“…Both patients had enlarged renal system secondary to mass effect. Conclusion. High index of suspicion for hydrocolpos in a newborn presenting with fetal diagnosis of infraumbilical abdominal mass will facilitate timely intervention and prevention of complications.…”
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A Rare Case of Multiorgan Calciphylaxis in a Patient with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease by Abdulrahman Ahmad, Ali Albaghli, Adel Michael, Khaled Refaat, Mohammad Omar, Ahmad Ibrahim, Bahaa Elmenshawy, Ashraf Maher, Rasha Alramah, Sami Mikhail, Mustafa Almahmid, Husain Alenezi, Yahya Elshebiney

“…The clinical diagnosis of calcific uremic arteriolopathy relies on high index of suspicion. CUA is commonly associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism and high serum calcium and phosphate products. …”
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An inside look into the complexity of box-office revenue prediction in China by Jia Xiao, Xin Li, Shanzhi Chen, Xuhui Zhao, Meng Xu

“…Trailer is selected as the combination of movie content and online behavior prior to releasing. Indexes from seven mainstream video websites are retrieved by the designed big data system which is integrated with the Internet of things technology. …”
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Researching problems in setting goals by students by L. V. Osipova, E. Yu. Chernyakevich

“…The socio-psychological personality traits (The Giessen test), psychological defense mechanisms (Kellerman–Plutchik’s Life Style Index), the ability to set goals (D. A. Leontiev’s “Meaningful Life Orientations” methodology) were studied. …”
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The Form of Waiting Time Distributions of Continuous Time Random Walk in Dead-End Pores by Yusong Hou, Jianguo Jiang, J. Wu

“…According to the power-law decline, we can directly get the power index from the structure of dead-end pores, which can be used to judge the anomalous degree of solute transport in advance.…”
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A Novel Recommendation Algorithm Integrates Resource Allocation and Resource Transfer in Weighted Bipartite Network by Qiang Sun, Leilei Shi, Lu Liu, Zixuan Han, Liang Jiang, Yan Wu, Yeling Zhao

“…An average ranking score evaluation index is introduced to quantify user satisfaction with the recommendation results. …”
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Densities, Viscosities, Refractive Indices and Sound Speeds of Acetophenone with Methylacetate at Different Temperatures by K. Saravanakumar, R. Baskaran, T. R. Kubendran

“…From these experimental results, excess molar volumes VE, viscosity deviation ∆η, refractive index deviation ∆nD, deviations in isentropic compressibility ∆Ks and excess intermolecular free length ∆Lf are calculated. …”
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A domed window chamber for multi-modality optical imaging by Photini Rice, Makenna Aitken, Hasina Shir, Ricky Cordova, Jenna Montague, Dustin Tran, Urs Utzinger, Leilei Peng, Ghassan Mouneimne, Jennifer Barton

“…However, light sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) performs best with a cylindrical or spherical sample located between its two 90° objectives and when all sample materials have the same index of refraction (n). A modified window chamber with a domed viewing window made from fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), with n similar to water and tissue, was designed. …”
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Physical Properties of Soy-Phosphate Polyol-Based Rigid Polyurethane Foams by Hongyu Fan, Ali Tekeei, Galen J. Suppes, Fu-Hung Hsieh

“…At the same isocyanate index, the compressive strength of some 20% SPP foams was close or similar to the control foams made from VORANOL 490.…”
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Spectrum-effect relationship of immunologic activity of Ganoderma lucidum by UPLC-MS/MS and component knock-out method by Changqin Li, Yiping Cui, Jie Lu, Lijun Meng, Changyang Ma, Zhenhua Liu, Yan Zhang, Wenyi Kang

“…BP neural network was trained with the common peak area and immune efficacy index of G. lucidum fingerprint as samples, and a combined evaluation system of G. lucidum fingerprint efficacy was established. …”
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The Application of a Macroinvertebrate Indicator in Afrotropical Regions for Pesticide Pollution by Wynand Malherbe, Johan H. J. van Vuren, Victor Wepener

“…In addition, the SPEARsalinity index within the SPEAR suite of tools was also evaluated for its effectiveness in South Africa. …”
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Short-Term Memory Impairment and Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Dysfunction in the Orthostatic Position: A Single Case Study of Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome by Luca Sebastianelli, Verena Stoll, Viviana Versace, Sara Martignago, Stephan Obletter, Marco Lavoriero, Kathrin Malfertheiner, Gertraud Gisser, Leopold Saltuari

“…This deficit was examined by neuropsychological testing and associated with a posture-dependent increase in the delta/alpha ratio at the F3 electrode, an electroencephalographic (EEG) index related to brain hypoperfusion. This EEG spectral alteration was detected in a brain region that includes the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, an area known to be involved in memory processing; therefore we hypothesize that SSFS induced reversible hypoperfusion of this otherwise undamaged cortical region. …”
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Destabilization of Immersed Dense Granular Material Submitted to Localized Fluidization: An Experimental and Numerical Study by Aboubacar Sidiki Dramé, Li Wang, Yanping Zhang

“…To visualize the evolutions of the internal structure of the granular medium, the hydrogel beads, composed of about 99% of water and having substantially the same refraction indexes, are used as solid phase. A LED lighting system is used in place of a laser lighting system. …”
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A Modified Newmark Method for Calculating Permanent Displacement of Seismic Slope considering Dynamic Critical Acceleration by Yulong Cui, Aijuan Liu, Chong Xu, Jun Zheng

“…Newmark permanent displacement is an important index for evaluating seismic slope stability, which has been widely used in recent years. …”
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FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC FREEDOM AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: NEW EVIDENCE FROM TUNISIA by Zaïbi Oussama, Ahmed Hachicha, Fatma Hachicha

“…We have empirically examined the relationship between financial development and institutions using the index of economic freedom as an institutional variable. …”
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Kidney Transplant in a 26-Year-Old Nigerian Patient with Sickle Cell Nephropathy by U. H. Okafor, C. Wachukwu, P. Emem-Chioma, F. S. Wokoma

“…The objective of this case study is to report kidney transplant in a Nigerian young man with sickle cell nephropathy and to highlight the outcome and the challenges to kidney transplant in this patient. The index case is a 26-years-old sickle cell disease patient with ESRD complicated with cardiovascular, pulmonary, immunological, and infective challenges. …”
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