Contribution to the knowledge of early geotechnics during the 20th century: Laurits Bjerrum by G. Guillán-Llorente, B. Muñoz-Medina, A. Lara-Galera, R. Galindo-Aires

“…The first laboratory of this chair was equipped with material donated by the NGI. Bjerrum died young (54 years old), but he had built an excellent reputation through his work at the NGI and his contributions to international conferences, where he maintained a close relationship with the significant figures in geotechnics: Terzaghi, Skempton, Peck and Casagrande. …”
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Forest land-use change affects soil organic carbon in tropical dry forests of the Peruvian Amazon by Geomar Vallejos Torres, Andi Lozano-Chung, Luis Ordoñez-Sánchez, Patricia García-Gonzales, Aníbal Quinteros, Nery Gaona-Jimenez, Wilfredo Mendoza-Caballero, Wilder Macedo-Córdova, Jorge Saavedra-Ramirez, Juan R. Baselly-Villanueva, César Marín

“…Area of study: San Martín Region, Peruvian Amazon. Material and methods: A total of 24 plots of 100 m2 were selected in primary (~200 years), intervened (~50 years since intervention), and deforested forests (10 years ago), with 120 soil samples collected across five depths. …”
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Myocardial functional recovery following durable ventricular assist device in children by Bhavikkumar Langanecha, Osami Honjo, Alyssa Power, Oshri Zaulan, Christoph Haller, Kristen George, Linda Fazari, Andrea Maurich, David Chiasson, Aamir Jeewa

“…Background: Ventricular assist device (VAD) explantation following myocardial functional recovery (MFR) for heart failure (HF) is uncommon in children and is associated with a risk of HF recurrence. Material and Methods: Retrospective, single-center study of pediatric patients who were supported with durable VADs, both intracorporeal continuous flow devices (CFD) and paracorporeal pulsatile flow devices (PFD), between 2004 and 2022. …”
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Body mass index levels in students living in areas of military conflict by Iryna Kryventsova, Katarzyna Prusik, Victoriya Klymenchenko, Olha Sokoliuk

“…The research objective is to assess the BMI level of students residing in areas affected by the extended military conflict in Ukraine. Material and Methods. The study involved students from three universities in Ukraine (96 men and 160 women). …”
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Effect of weight loss on the course of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: results of 6-month follow-up by L. V. Chesnokova, I. M. Petrov, I. A. Troshina, M. V. Goncharova, I. V. Medvedeva

“…To study the effect of nonpharmaceutical correction of body weight on the level ofhigh cardio-vascular risk markers at non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Material and methods. Overall 117 patients with NAFLD at steatosis stage combined to obesity or metabolic syndrome (MS) — 59 and 58 patents respectively, mean age 43 years (38 to 46 years) and 45 years (39- 49) were investigated. …”
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Successful living donor liver transplantation of the left lateral sector with simultaneous atypical resection of the S2 for focal nodular hyperplasia by R. T. Rzayev, Yu. R. Kamalov, E. Yu. Kryzhanovskaya, M. A. Tatarkina, A. L. Kovaleva

“…Histological examination of the surgical material confirmed the presence of FNH. After excision and suturing of vascular structures in conditions of continued blood circulation, the left lateral sector was removed from the wound and implanted into the recipient in an orthotopic position. …”
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Depression and Associated Factors Among Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia by Sirivipa Jekpoo, Nahathai Wongpakaran, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Chayasak Wantaneeyawong, Punjaree Wiriyacosol, Pised Methapatara

“…This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of depression and the associated mental health factors in SCA patients. <i>Material and Methods:</i> Eleven Thai SCA patients completed questionnaires assessing depression, anxiety, inner strengths, perceived social support, personality traits and perceived stress. …”
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Performance analysis of PCM-based lithium-ion battery module thermal management system under mechanical vibration by Jiebo Yang, Qinghua Yu, Wenjie Ye, Yang Yu, Sheng Chen

“…Phase Change Material-based Battery Thermal Management System (PCM-based BTMS) has become a current research hotspot due to its high efficiency, thermal stability, and compactness. …”
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Advances in carbon dioxide capture and conversion technologies: Industrial integration for sustainable chemical production by Okezie Emmanuel, Rozina, Thaddeus C. Ezeji

“…It can serve as a solvent, a preservative, a raw material for producing fuels, carbonates, polymers, and chemicals, and as a recovery agent for processes such as enhanced coal bed methane and oil recovery. …”
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Optic Disc Vascularization in Glaucoma: Value of Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Pierre-Maxime Lévêque, Pierre Zéboulon, Emmanuelle Brasnu, Christophe Baudouin, Antoine Labbé

“…To detect changes in optic nerve head (ONH) vascularization in glaucoma patients using spectral-domain OCT angiography (OCT-A). Material and Method. Fifty glaucoma patients and 30 normal subjects were evaluated with OCT-A (AngioVue®, Optovue). …”
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Citrus genetic resources in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus: conservation and management by R. V. Kulyan, L. S. Samarina, R. S. Rakhmangulov, I. V. Kikavskii, A. I. Alehna

“…One more important task is the extension of species diversity through the exchange of material with other foreign collections.…”
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Effect of Pressure, Post-Pressing Time, and Polymerization Cycle on the Degree of Conversion of Thermoactivated Acrylic Resin by Rafaella de S. Leão, Sandra L. D. de Moraes, Kátia A. da S. Aquino, Cristina P. Isolan, Bruno G. da S. Casado, Marcos A. J. R. Montes

“…Herein, the effect of different post-pressing times and pressure in two cycles of polymerization on the degree of conversion (DC) of thermally activated acrylic resin (TRRA) is analyzed to optimize the polymerization of this material. After post-pressing for 0, 6, or 12 h, polymerization was performed with or without a pressure of 60 psi (0.41 MPa) in a short (4 h) or a long (11 h) cycle, totaling 12 groups. …”
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Transition towards circular economy: Exploiting open innovation for circular product development by Juan I. Dorrego-Viera, Andrea Urbinati, Valentina Lazzarotti

“…Our results show that, among other barriers, technical ones, including material quality concerns and a lack of skills, represent significant obstacles in both contexts. …”
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Our experience of treatment of purulent arthritis in lower extremities after burn injury by B.M. Shakirov, D.Sh. Karabaev, S.X. Zoxidova, Sh. Ziyadullaev

“…Purulent arthritis is a pathological condition in which the joints of the body get inflamed as a result of bacterial infection.The aim of the present study was identification of purulent arthritis patients and to evaluate different surgical treatment in burn patients’ low extremities. Material and methods: During a 11-year period, 39 patients with burn injuries complicated by purulent arthritis of the joints of the lower extremities treated in the burn department of the Samarkand Center of Emergency Medical Care, Samarkand, Uzbekistan between 2010 and 2020 were enrolled in the present study. …”
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The Observed Phase Space of Mass-loss History from Massive Stars Based on Radio Observations of a Large Supernova Sample by Itai Sfaradi, Assaf Horesh, Rob Fender, Lauren Rhodes, Joe Bright, David Williams-Baldwin, Dave A. Green

“…In this work, we study the circumstellar material (CSM) around massive stars, and the mass-loss rates depositing this CSM, using a large sample of radio observations of 325 core-collapse supernovae (CCSNe; only ~22% of them being detected). …”
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Drilling characteristics optimization of polymer composite fortified with eggshells using box-Behnken design and zebra optimization algorithm by B. Deepanraj, A.M. Saravanan, N. Senthilkumar, Abdul Aziz Afzal, Abdul Rahman Afzal

“…Drilling studies on the fabricated delrin+ESPs (DESP) are carried out using an uncoated carbide drill bit in a vertical machining center (VMC), and the surface roughness (SR) and material removal rate (MRR) are measured for further analysis. …”
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Symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes as a genetic and selection trait by K. K. Sidorova, M. N. Glyanenko, T. M. Mishchenko, E. Yu. Vlasova, V. K. Shumny

“…Endemic pea accessions originated from various regions can be successful starting material in breeding for nitrogen fixation intensification, accessions from Egypt and Syria having provided best results. …”
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Does stapled colorectal anastomosis in anterior resection always guarantee restoration of intestinal continuity? by P. V. Tsarkov, A. Yu. Kravchenko, I. A. Tulina, P. B. Tsugulya

“…To analyze causes and frequency of non-closure of colonic stomas created for prophylactic or medical reasons after anterior resections with stapled colorectal anastomosis for cancer of the rectum.Material and methods. Results of treatment of 215 patients after anterior rectal resection with formation of stapled colorectal anastomosis from June, 2006 to June, 2011 were analyzed.Results. …”
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Comparative Genomic Analysis of <i>Campylobacter</i> Plasmids Identified in Food Isolates by Yiping He, Gretchen Elizabeth Dykes, Siddhartha Kanrar, Yanhong Liu, Nereus W. Gunther, Katrina L. Counihan, Joe Lee, Joseph A. Capobianco

“…They serve as the main vectors for transferring genetic material and spreading resistance and virulence among bacteria. …”
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Profiles of systemic lupus erythematosus patients with co-existing sickle cell disease: a coincidence or true association? by Hakeem Babatunde Olaosebikan, Etseoghena Igebu, Adebukola Khairat Orolu, Gbenga Joshua Odunlami, Ilo Azizat Bamisebi, Akin Dada, Ebele Uche, Olufemi Adelowo

“…The aim is to describe the clinical, laboratory, and treatment profile of Nigerian lupus with sickle cell disease. Material and methods A 7-year retrospective descriptive study of lupus patients with sickle cell disease was performed. …”
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