Analysis of Transformer Insulation Risk Due to Back Flashover Lightning on High Voltage Substations by Considering the Effect of Environmental Pollution by Faridoddin Safaei, Mohsen Niasati

“…By selecting appropriate distribution of expected strokes to estimate insulation risk, the finite area MC method that is being proposed calculates the insulation risk of the transformer based on the transient overvoltage that appears at the transformer terminals. …”
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Detection of VLF Attenuation in the Earth‐Ionosphere Waveguide Caused by X‐Class Solar Flares Using aGlobal Lightning Location Network by T. S. Anderson, M. P. McCarthy, R. H. Holzworth

“…By mapping sferic propagation paths between lightning strokes and numerous network stations and considering how this distribution of paths changes during solar events, we can identify attenuation regions in the EIWG caused by space weather. …”
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Groundstroke Training Equipment Innovation for Beginner Tennis Players by Lazuardy Akbar Fauzan, Muhammad Mulhim, Edwin Wahyu Dirgantoro, Akhmad Amirudin, Perdinanto Perdinanto

“…Forehand and backhand groundstrokes are the basic strokes in tennis that need to be mastered. The training process needs to be supported by the availability of training equipment facilities so that it can help athletes and coaches to achieve training goals. …”
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions by Pimduean Sivavong, Ekamon Mahapoka, Anucharte Srijunbarl, Thawanrat Singthong, Thanchanok Suriyapongprapai, Soranun Chantarangsu, Murali Srinivasan, Thantrira Porntaveetus, Dusit Nantanapiboon

“…They underwent chewing simulation with 120,000, 240,000, and 360,000 strokes. Surface roughness and volume loss were measured with a profilometer, and ultrastructures were assessed using scanning electron microscope (SEM). …”
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Impacts of Racket Handle Design on Table Tennis Topspin Forehand Rally Performance Among Beginner Players by Ryushi Kumamoto, Ping Yeap Loh, Yuqi He, Enrico Ferlinghetti, Matteo Lancini, Tadashi Uno

“…The participants executed topspin forehand strokes in approximately 30 min of practice, and data on racket angles, swing mechanics, success rates, and ball landing positions were collected. …”
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Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols on Junior Golfers’ Drive Performance by Chris Goswami, Alan Shepherd, Ben Langdown, Jamie Knight, Andrew Maguire

“…Future research should also attempt to assess the translation of increased golf driving performance to strokes gained on the golf course with junior golfers. …”
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Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Computed Tomographic Characteristics and Outcome by Aimara de la Caridad Vergara Santos, José Luis Rodríguez Monteagudo, Pedro Barrós Fuentes, Rubén Sánchez Abdala, Osmani Quintero Martínez

“…<strong>Background:</strong> strokes are the third leading cause of death among adults and 10-15 % of them are due to spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. …”
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Reciprocation with different motions: an in vitro comparative study by Vittorio Franco, Maya Feghali, Rosalie Chakra, Mohammed Hammo, Valentina Vincenzi, Kadriye Ozdayi, Hyeon-Cheol Kim, Massimo Galli, Gabriele Miccoli

“…Group 1 instrumented the canals using the MIMERACI technique, while Group 2 used a pecking motion (21) (1–2 mm amplitude) with a series of three pecking strokes. A video camera mounted on a tripod continuously filmed and recorded both the instrument’s progression inside the canal and the torque displayed by the motor. …”
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Characterization of patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease and cognitive impairment. Cienfuegos, 2018 by Beatriz Perdomo Borges, Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Marianela Fonseca Fernández, Isabel Urquiza Pozo, Idalmis Luisa Martínez Serrano, Belkis Rosa Bilaboy Pérez

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> older, single adults are more likely to suffer strokes. The low educational level may be a factor associated to cognitive impairment after this disease, but depression that does not always manifests deeply.…”
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Relative abrasive potential of silica-based conventional and tablet dentifrices on enamel and dentin. by Shaira R Kasi, Rafaela Oliveira Pilecco, Lucas Saldanha da Rosa, João Paulo Mendes Tribst, Cornelis Johannes Kleverlaan, Mutlu Özcan, Albert J Feilzer

“…Before and after the brushing simulation (2.45-N, 180 strokes per minute), an advanced contact profilometer was employed to measure the abraded depth. …”
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Design and Prototyping of Solar Operated Fertilizer Sprayer. by Nduhura, Whycliffee

“…The most commonly used type by the Ugandan farmers are the knapsack sprayers which have to be carried at the back requiring a lot of physical effort to actuate the lever by one hand at a frequency of 15 to 20 strokes per minute because they are cheap in terms of capital cost. …”
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Prognostic Value of Atherosclerotic Extent in Diabetic Patients with Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease by Yipu Ding, Zinuan Liu, Guanhua Dou, Xia Yang, Xi Wang, Dongkai Shan, Bai He, Jing Jing, Yundai Chen, Junjie Yang

“…During a median follow-up of 31.77 months, 50 major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) (6.15%) were experienced, including 2 cardiovascular deaths, 14 nonfatal myocardial infarctions, 27 unstable anginas requiring hospitalization, and 7 strokes. Three groups were defined based on coronary stenosis combined with Leiden score as normal, nonobstructive Leiden<5, and nonobstructive Leiden≥5. …”
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The effect of court surfaces on physiological responses and game activities of recreational senior tennis players by Bulent Kilit, Ersan Arslan, Yusuf Soylu

“…Video recordings revealed variables including effective playing time (EPT), rally duration (DR), strokes per rally (SPR), and rest time between rallies (RT). …”
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Investigating assumptions in motivational interviewing among general practitioners: a qualitative study by Paul Aujoulat, Amélie Manac’h, Catherine Le Reste, Delphine Le Goff, Jean Yves Le Reste, Marie Barais

“…Abstract Background Unhealthy behaviours contributing to cardiovascular issues, diabetes, strokes, and cancer, pose significant health risks. …”
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Varying pixel resolution significantly improves deep learning-based carotid plaque histology segmentation by Yurim Lee, Rashid Al Mukaddim, Tenzin Ngawang, Shahriar Salamat, Carol C. Mitchell, Jenna Maybock, Stephanie M. Wilbrand, Robert J. Dempsey, Tomy Varghese

“…Abstract Carotid plaques—the buildup of cholesterol, calcium, cellular debris, and fibrous tissues in carotid arteries—can rupture, release microemboli into the cerebral vasculature and cause strokes. The likelihood of a plaque rupturing is thought to be associated with its composition (i.e. lipid, calcium, hemorrhage and inflammatory cell content) and the mechanical properties of the plaque. …”
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Helicopter emergency medical services in Eastern Iran: a 4-year cross-sectional study of time intervals and mission profiles by Mohammad Hossein Esmaeilzadeh, Akram Nami, Razyeh Bajoulvand, Toktam Paykani

“…The most frequent reasons for air ambulance dispatch were trauma, acute coronary syndrome, and strokes. The mean ± SD for HEMS activation time was 9.14 ± 3.63 min, significantly exceeding the national benchmark of three minutes. …”
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Interdisciplinary collaboration across secondary and primary care to improve medication safety in the elderly (IMMENSE study): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Liv Mathiesen, Jeanette Schultz Johansen, Kjerstin Havnes, Kjell H. Halvorsen, Stine Haustreis, Lillann Wilsgård Skaue, Elena Kamycheva, Kirsten K. Viktil, Anne Gerd Granås, Beate H. Garcia

“…Secondary outcomes include length of index hospital stay, time to first readmission, mortality, hip fractures, strokes, medication changes, HRQoL and medication appropriateness. …”
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Evidence Gaps and Lessons in the Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study in a Primary Care Setting (PREFATE Study) by Josep L. Clua-Espuny, Alba Hernández-Pinilla, Delicia Gentille-Lorente, Eulàlia Muria-Subirats, Teresa Forcadell-Arenas, Cinta de Diego-Cabanes, Domingo Ribas-Seguí, Anna Diaz-Vilarasau, Cristina Molins-Rojas, Meritxell Palleja-Millan, Eva M. Satué-Gracia, Francisco Martín-Luján

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> In Europe, the prevalence of AF is expected to increase 2.5-fold over the next 50 years with a lifetime risk of 1 in 3–5 individuals after the age of 55 years and a 34% rise in AF-related strokes. The PREFATE project investigates evidence gaps in the early detection of atrial fibrillation in high-risk populations within primary care. …”
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Comparative analysis of microsurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling for middle cerebral artery aneurysms: a prospective study at Ain Shams University hospitals by Mohamed Khamis, Hamdy Ibrahim, Ahmed M.Elsayed, Sameh R. Tawadros, Mohamed Helmy Abdelshafouk Mohamed, K. El-Bahy

“…Intra-operative complications, primarily premature rupture, led to a 12.45-day hospital stay, with post-operative issues including vasospasm-related strokes and infections. Six-month follow-up showed a 65% favorable outcome. …”
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Association between normal weight obesity and comorbidities and events of cardiovascular diseases among adults in South China. by Miaomiao Ma, Deliang Lv, Xiaobing Wu, Yuqing Chen, Shimiao Dai, Yutian Luo, Hui Yang, Wei Xie, Fengzhu Xie, Qinggang Shang, Ziyang Zhang, Zhiguang Zhao, Ji-Chang Zhou

“…The cardiovascular comorbidities being studied were abdominal obesity (AO), diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and chronic kidney disease, while the CVD events were occurrences of myocardial infarction and strokes. Questionnaire surveys, physical examinations, and laboratory tests were performed. …”
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