Features and Constitutive Model of Gypsum’s Uniaxial Creep Damage considering Acidization by Wei Chen, Wen Wan, Senlin Xie, Wenlong Kuang, Wenqing Peng, Qiuhong Wu, Shasha Tong, Xianqing Wang, Xiaoyu Tang

“…Uniaxial compression creep tests were carried out under neutral water, pH=6 and pH=5 hydrochloric acid solutions, respectively. …”
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Endocrine Outcome and Quality of Life After Transsphenoidal Resection of Pituitary Adenoma—A Prospective Randomized Single-Blinded Study Comparing Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Res... by Andrej Pala, Nadja Grübel, Benjamin Mayer, Ralf Becker, Fabian Sommer, Bernd Schmitz, Gwendolin Etzrodt-Walter, Christian Rainer Wirtz, Michal Hlavac

“…Methods: Due to slow recruitment, this study had to be stopped prematurely. Out of 170 transsphenoidal pituitary surgeries performed during the study period, 36 patients were enrolled in this study. …”
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Data-driven Dynamics with Orbital Torus Imaging: A Flexible Model of the Vertical Phase Space of the Galaxy by Adrian M. Price-Whelan, Jason A. S. Hunt, Danny Horta, Micah Oeur, David W. Hogg, Kathryn Johnston, Lawrence Widrow

“…The vertical kinematics of stars near the Sun can be used to measure the total mass distribution near the Galactic disk and to study out-of-equilibrium dynamics. With contemporary stellar surveys, the tracers of vertical dynamics are so numerous and so well measured that the shapes of underlying orbits are almost directly visible in the data through element abundances or even stellar density. …”
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Hufu Tongbian Guasha in the treatment of bloating and constipation in a patient with cholestatic jaundice (虎符铜砭刮痧改善1例胆汁淤积性黄疸患者腹胀和便秘的护理)... by WANG Rui (王蕊), HU Jinrui (胡金瑞)

“…Based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation, the Hufu Tongbian Guasha therapy was carried out in combination with nursing interventions on daily living, dietary and emotion of the patient. …”
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CFD modelling and simulation of anaerobic digestion reactors for energy generation from organic wastes: A comprehensive review by Muhammad Usman Farid, Indiana A. Olbert, Andreas Bück, Abdul Ghafoor, Guangxue Wu

“…Mostly, such optimization is carried out with the help of lab scale experimentations and testing protocols which result in high costs for repeating several design experiments. …”
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Optimal suturing techniques in patch-bridging reconstruction for massive rotator cuff tears: A finite element analysis by Yuting Zhong, Chengxuan Yu, Sijia Feng, Han Gao, Luyi Sun, Yunxia Li, Shiyi Chen, Jun Chen

“…Failure of the bridging reconstruction mainly occurred at the suture perforation of the patch, and the damage forms included cutting-through and isthmus pull-out. Conclusion: A finite element model for the patch-bridging reconstruction of MRCTs was established, and patch-bridging restored the mechanical integrity of the rotator cuff. …”
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Molecular Epidemiology, Drug-Resistant Variants, and Therapeutic Implications of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus Prevalence in Nigeria: A National Study by Oludare ‘Sunbo Adewuyi, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Hirono Otomaru, Alash’le Abimiku, Anthony Agbakizu Ahumibe, Elsie Ilori, Que Anh Luong, Nwando Mba, James Christopher Avong, John Olaide, Oyeladun Okunromade, Adama Ahmad, Afolabi Akinpelu, Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Babatunde Olajumoke, Haruka Abe, Chikwe Ihekweazu, Adetifa Ifedayo, Michiko Toizumi, Hiroyuki Moriuchi, Katsunori Yanagihara, Jide Idris, Lay-Myint Yoshida

“…We conducted HDV serology. In total, 19 out of the 36 + 1 states in Nigeria had a high prevalence of HBV (≥8%), with the highest prevalence (10.4%) in the north-central geopolitical zone. …”
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Empowering Security Operation Center With Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning—A Systematic Literature Review by Mohamad Khayat, Ezedin Barka, Mohamed Adel Serhani, Farag Sallabi, Khaled Shuaib, Heba M. Khater

“…To address these challenges and highlight the full potential of SOC, this study provides a detailed overview through a comprehensive literature review that identifies gaps in existing research and examines the latest technologies used in the SOC environment to help address different operational and technical challenges and bring out their capabilities. Various methods, ranging from automated incident response and behavioral analytics to neural networks and deep learning, have been classified and compared. …”
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Land use and land cover classification for change detection studies using convolutional neural network by V. Pushpalatha, P.B. Mallikarjuna, H.N. Mahendra, S. Rama Subramoniam, S. Mallikarjunaswamy

“…Further, change detection analysis has been carried out using classified maps and the results show that built-up areas increased by 8.34 sq. km (0.83%), agricultural land expanded by 2.21 sq. km (0.23%), and water bodies grew by 3.31 sq. km (0.35%). …”
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Performance Analysis of Costs and Implementation Time Using Earned Value Method on the Distribution Pipe Network Expansion in Samarinda City by Dedy Sugi Hartawan, Wateno Oetomo, Risma Marleno

“…This research was carried out with the aim of determining the cost and time for completing the project. …”
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Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis as a Tool to Address Aβ Impact on Extracellular Vesicles by Margarida Vaz, Tânia Soares Martins, Kevin Leandro, Luís Pereira de Almeida, Odete A. B. da Cruz e Silva, Alexandra Nunes, Ana Gabriela Henriques

“…A comprehensive analysis of spectral data was carried out, including multivariate partial least squares (PLS) analysis and peak intensities analysis. …”
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DEPEND study protocol: early detection of patients with pancreatic cancer – a pilot study to evaluate the utility of faecal elastase-1 and 13C-mixed triglyceride breath test as scr... by Christopher D Byrne, Sam Wilding, Paul Remi Afolabi, Declan McDonnell, Victoria Goss, Jocelyn Walters, Zaed Z Hamady

“…In this study, we propose the use of a diagnostic algorithm that combines tests of pancreatic exocrine function (faecal elastase-1 (FE-1) test and the 13C-mixed triglyceride (13C-MTG) breath test) to identify patients with PC that urgently needs imaging studies.Methods and analysis This prospective pilot (proof of concept) study will be carried out on 25 patients with resectable PC, 10 patients with chronic pancreatitis and 25 healthy volunteers. …”
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Straight-Parallel Electrodes and Variable Gap for Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions by María J. Lavorante, Carla Y. Reynoso, Juan I. Franco

“…In this work, the performance analyses of nine different spaces between stainless steel 316L electrodes were carried out, although the spaces proposed are not the same as those from the positive electrode (anode) to the separator and from the separator to the negative electrode (cathode). …”
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Assessing the feasibility of a bowel management program for patients with neurogenic bowel function after spinal cord injury by Jiayi Feng, Jiayi Feng, Jiayi Feng, Xingyi Mu, Xingyi Mu, Lei Xu, Lei Xu, Tongxia Xia, Tongxia Xia

“…The program is based on evidence-based nursing, expert meeting and pre-experiment construction, the construction process is standardized and scientific, and the content is comprehensive, mainly includes 4 dimensions of bowel assessment, bowel intervention, assessment indices and discharge follow-up, which were carried out at the time of admission (T1), discharge (T2) and 1 month after discharge (T3) of patients in the experimental group, while the control group used routine orthopedic bowel management, and bowel function indices, quality of life and laboratory tests were used as outcome indices, and differences in the observed indices of patients in the two groups were compared to validate the effect of the program. …”
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Six Sigma Approach to Developing a Microgrid Station for Research and Teaching by Gabriel Nasser Doyle de Doile, Miguel Castilla, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza, Jaume Miret

“…As electrical grids are dynamic systems in constant evolution, a new IDDOV roadmap should be carried out in future studies, to enhance the test bed recommended here.…”
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Combining Software-Defined and Delay-Tolerant Networking Concepts With Deep Reinforcement Learning Technology to Enhance Vehicular Networks by Olivia Nakayima, Mostafa I. Soliman, Kazunori Ueda, Samir A. Elsagheer Mohamed

“…It optimally deploys DTN routing protocols (Spray and Wait, Epidemic, and PRoPHETv2) and buffer schedules (Random, Defer, Earliest Deadline First, First In First Out, Large/smallest bundle first) based on network state information (that is; traffic pattern, buffer size variance, node and link uptime, bundle Time To Live (TTL), link loss and capacity). …”
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Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics and Purification of Isoflavones from Crude Soybean Extract Using Macroporous Resins by Thi Ngoc Thu Tran, Xuan Vung Bui, Nguyen Thi Truc Loan, Nguyen Huu Thuan Anh, Truong Dang Le, Thi Minh Hanh Truong

“…The dynamic desorption was carried out with the elution solution of 70% ( v/v ) ethanol, elution volume of 2.5 BV, and flow rate of 1 BV/h. …”
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Geo-behavioural predictors of diagnosed hypertension in Igbo Ora Area, Oyo State, Nigeria by Olalekan J. Taiwo, Joshua O. Akinyemi, Ayodeji Adebayo, Oluwafemi A. Popoola, Rufus O. Akinyemi, Onoja M. Akpa, Paul Olowoyo, Akinkunmi P. Okekunle, Ezinne O. Uvere, Omotolani Titilayo Ajala, Chukwuemeka Nwimo, Olayinka J. Adebajo, Adewale E. Ayodele, Ayodeji Salami, Oyedunni S. Arulogun, Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Richard W. Walker, Carolyn Jenkins, Bruce Ovbiagele, Mayowa Owolabi

“…Abstract Diagnosed hypertension stands out as a prominent global cause of mortality, prompting recent efforts to understand not only treatment options but also determinants across diverse age and occupational groups. …”
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Long-term Radio Monitoring of the Fast X-Ray Transient EP 240315a: Evidence for a Relativistic Jet by Roberto Ricci, Eleonora Troja, Yu-Han Yang, Muskan Yadav, Yuan Liu, Hui Sun, Xuefeng Wu, He Gao, Bing Zhang, Weimin Yuan

“…Here, we report our long-term radio monitoring of EP 240315A, a long-lasting (∼1000 s) high-redshift ( z = 4.9) FXRT associated to gamma-ray burst (GRB) 240315C. Our campaign, carried out with the Australian Telescope Compact Array, followed the transient’s evolution at two different frequencies (5.5 and 9 GHz) for 3 months. …”
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Evaluation of Mannheim Peritonitis Index Score for predicting the outcomes in patients with peritonitis by Raiba Deshmukh, Avishkar K Barase, Rutik P Gandhi, Aniket Chaware, Avinash Dhumal

“…There are many scoring systems available to predict mortality in patients with peritonitis. Out of these, Mannheim Peritonitis Index (MPI) is a simple and clinical parameter-based system available for prognostication of outcomes in patients of peritonitis in all age groups. …”
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