Investigating the Influences of Pore-Scale Characteristics on Tight Oil Migration by a Two-Phase Pore Network Model by Jianhui Zeng, Yongchao Zhang, Jingsheng Ma, Changling Liu, Zhe Cao

“…The migration of expelled hydrocarbon from source rock into unconventional tight reservoirs is subject to different pore-scale fluid transport mechanisms as opposed to the conventional counterparts and therefore plays a crucial role in controlling the hydrocarbon distribution and accumulation in the former. …”
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Prevalence of Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome in Nepal by Sanjib Kumar Sharma, Anup Ghimire, Jeyasundar Radhakrishnan, Lekhjung Thapa, Nikesh Raj Shrestha, Navaraj Paudel, Keshar Gurung, Maskey R, Anjali Budathoki, Nirmal Baral, David Brodie

“…This study also establishes the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its relationships to these cardiovascular risk factors and lifestyle. Methods. 14,425 subjects aged 20–100 (mean 41.4 ± 15.1) were screened with a physical examination and blood tests. …”
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Design and Testing of a Whole-Row Top-Loosening Stem-Clamping Seedling Extraction Device for Hole Tray Seedlings by Zehui Peng, Fazhan Yang, Yuhuan Li, Xiang Li, Baogang Li, Guoli Xu

“…The pepper plug tray seedlings were selected as the experimental subjects for testing the mechanical properties of the stems. …”
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Hubungan Kejadian Hipertensi dengan Kualitas Hidup Penduduk Lanjut Usia di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Rijali Desa Batu Merah Kota Ambon Maluku by Wa Ode Meyutya Zawawi, Indrawanti Kusadhiani, Presli Glovrig Siahaya

“…Further research is needed regarding other factors that affect the quality of life of the elderly such as subject characteristics, medication adherence, and other chronic diseases, which according to several studies, have significance in determining the quality of life. …”
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Unlocking the potential of collagen: A comprehensive review on its dermocosmetic benefits and applications by Felicia Andrei, Ana Toma, Ștefania Avram, Valentin Popa, Ioana Gencia, Patricia Cristodor

“…An analysis of the published studies on the subject was carried out, comparing the effectiveness of using collagen in different ways to improve skin conditions. …”
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Assessing Exercise Limitation Using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing by Michael K. Stickland, Scott J. Butcher, Darcy D. Marciniuk, Mohit Bhutani

“…Maximal oxygen consumption (V˙O2max) is the gold-standard measure of aerobic fitness and is determined by the variables that define oxygen delivery in the Fick equation (V˙O2 = cardiac output × arterial-venous O2 content difference). In healthy subjects, of the variables involved in oxygen delivery, it is the limitations of the cardiovascular system that are most responsible for limiting exercise, as ventilation and gas exchange are sufficient to maintain arterial O2 content up to peak exercise. …”
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Conceptual Structure and Trend Topics of the Education and Information Technologies Journal: A bibliometrics analysis by Yousef Mahdavinasab, Davoud Haseli

“…The analysis revealed the presence of nine subject areas of EAIT: role of ICT and technology in education, blended learning and teacher training, e-learning and mobile learning, engaging and motivating learning environments, educational data mining and machine learning, distance education in different academic settings, education during the COVID-19 pandemic, educational technology in higher education and developing countries, and the use of social media in education. …”
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A germline FLT3 variant in aplastic anemia by Lemchukwu C. Amaeshi, Amalia A. Sofianidi, Aditi Shastri, Mendel Goldfinger, Marina Konopleva, Amit K. Verma, Mark Chaitowitz, Ioannis Mantzaris

“…However, the recognition of the FLT3 gene as subject not only to somatic but also germline mutations is the first step in interrogating its functional implications. …”
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AI-powered oral cancer detection: A breakthrough in dental diagnostics by Asmita Kharche, Ankita Mathur, Vini Mehta

“…Visual assessments are conventionally employed in dental clinics for the detection of oral cancer, but, their precision is greatly influenced by the proficiency and knowledge of the practitioner, which can significantly differ. Furthermore, the subjective character of these tests might lead to inconsistencies in the diagnosis, hence increasing the probability of either an under- or overdiagnosis. …”
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Strategic management in urban environment using SWOT and QSPM model by M. Pazouki, S.A. Jozi, Y.A. Ziari

“…The data was collected by having a review of similar studies and field research on the subject and therefore the effective factors were identified. …”
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Framework for a problem-solving educational program integrating medicine and design disciplines at a Japanese university by Kuriko Kudo, Naoshige Akita, Hiroyuki Matsuguma, Shunta Tomimatsu, Yasuyuki Hirai, Tomohiko Moriyama

“…The framework and creative outcomes are based on the results of two consecutive one-year programs. The research subjects were 35 participants from three departments. …”
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Isoflavone Attenuates the Caspase-1 and Caspase-3 Level in Cell Model of Parkinsonism by Jian-xin Xu, Hai-ping Song, Qing-Xia Bu, De-Peng Feng, Xiao-Fan Xu, Qian-Ru Sun, Xue-Li Li

“…The study has investigated the effect of isoflavone attenuates the caspase-1 and caspase-3 level in cell model of Parkinsonism. The subjects were PC12 cells. They were randomly divided into six groups: control, MPP+ (250 μmol/L), isoflavone (10 μM), isoflavone (10 μM) + MPP+ (250 μmol/L), Z-YVAD-CHO (10 nM) + MPP+ group, and Z-DEVD-CHO (10 nM) + MPP+ group. …”
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A Study on the Determination of Korea Affecting Tropical Cyclone Center for Best Tracking by Yumi Cha, Jinyeon Kim, Kiryong Kang, Nam-Young Kang, Won-Tae Yun

“…Therefore, the analysis can be less subjective even when the determination of the TC center is difficult. …”
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Improvements for the Planning Process in the Scrum Method by Miroslav Žáček, Adéla Hamplová, Jan Tyrychtr, Ivan Vrana

“…Despite its popularity, the Scrum framework’s reliance on subjective intuition during the sprint planning process can lead to inconsistencies and project delays. …”
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Biodegradability of Cellulose Fibers, Films, and Particles: A Review by Martin A. Hubbe, Jesse S. Daystar, Richard A. Venditti, Joel J. Pawlak, Marielis C. Zambrano, Morton Barlaz, Mary Ankeny, Steven Pires

“…Although cellulose is subject to well-known enzyme-promoted mechanisms of biodegradation, the evolution of plant materials has favored development of some resistance to decay, i.e. recalcitrance. …”
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Assessing the documentation of publicly available medical image and signal datasets and their impact on bias using the BEAMRAD tool by Maria Galanty, Dieuwertje Luitse, Sijm H. Noteboom, Philip Croon, Alexander P. Vlaar, Thomas Poell, Clara I. Sanchez, Tobias Blanke, Ivana Išgum

“…This indicates that dataset documentation is subject to individual discretionary decisions. Furthermore, we find that aspects such as hardware and data acquisition details are commonly documented, while information regarding data annotation practices, annotation error quantification, or data limitations are not consistently reported. …”
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Proteomic Analysis of Saliva Identifies Potential Biomarkers for Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Mohd Faiz Ellias, Shahrul Hisham Zainal Ariffin, Saiful Anuar Karsani, Mariati Abdul Rahman, Shahidan Senafi, Rohaya Megat Abdul Wahab

“…Whole saliva from three healthy female subjects were collected before force application using fixed appliance and at 14 days after 0.014′′ Niti wire was applied. …”
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Holotranscobalamin Is a Useful Marker of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Alcoholics by Alberto Fragasso, Clara Mannarella, Angela Ciancio, Oronzo Scarciolla, Nicoletta Nuzzolese, Rocco Clemente, Eustachio Vitullo, Andrea Sacco

“…HoloTC measurement is a useful option for assessing vitamin B12 status in alcoholics, particularly in the subjects with borderline Cbl values and may be considered an early marker of vitamin B12 deficiency.…”
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The Effect of Carpal Tunnel Release on Neuropathic Pain in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Motoki Sonohata, Toshiyuki Tsuruta, Hiroko Mine, Akihiko Asami, Hideki Ishii, Kenji Tsunoda, Masaaki Mawatari

“…NP was determined by the painDETECT (PD) questionnaire. All subjects were divided into 3 groups at 12 weeks after surgery: an Improved, Unchanged, and Worsened group. …”
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Evaluation of Development Index of China’s VC Industry Based on Weight Optimization Algorithm and TOPSIS by Yi Sun, Long-Long Zhou, Shan Zhu, Jin-Tao Su, Jing Zhang

“…The calculation results are obtained by subjective and objective weighting target planning algorithm, and the final score evaluated by TOPSIS model is indexed. …”
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