Isolated Bilateral Congenital Iris Sphincter Agenesis by Aparna Rao

“…Congenital sphincter agenesis can occur in an isolated form without systemic abnormalities which can be managed conservatively.…”
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Can the Fixed-Cost Transportation Problem Be Solved with the Initial Solution Methods of the Transportation Problem? by Kenan Karagül

“…Supply Chain Management and its sub-systems, particularly logistics and hence the Transportation Problem, will be crucial for the functioning of these systems. …”
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Some recent developments on linear determinacy by Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Bingtuan Li, Haiyan Wang

“…The process of invasion is fundamental to the study of the dynamics of ecological and epidemiological systems. Quantitatively, a crucial measure of species' invasiveness is given by the rate at which it spreads into new open environments. …”
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Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting as Choroidal Infarction by Nikolaos Kopsachilis, Maria Pefkianaki, Anca Marinescu, Sobha Sivaprasad

“…Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic granulomatous vasculitis that affects large- and medium-sized arteries of the head and neck. …”
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Effects of Ultrasound Technique on the Composition of Different Essential Oils by Radosław Kowalski, Mariusz Gagoś, Grażyna Kowalska, Urszula Pankiewicz, Monika Sujka, Artur Mazurek, Agnieszka Nawrocka

“…The objective of the experiment was to investigate the stability of the composition of selected essential oils in the model systems containing methanol and hexane solutions which were treated with ultrasound. …”
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Systematic of binary phase diagrams, formed by low-melting elements (Bi, Sn, Zn, In) and the metals of IV-th and V-th periods by Vassilev G.

“…These predictions have been compared with experimental data about the respective binary systems studied by the author. Forecasts for the general features of some unknown binary systems have been deduced.…”
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Thermal Buoyancy Effects in Rotating Non-Isothermal Flows by C. Y. Soong

“…The present paper is concerned with the non-isothermal flow mechanisms in rotating systems with emphasis on the rotation-induced thermal buoyancy effects stemming from the coexistence of rotational body forces and the nonuniformity of the fluid temperature field. …”
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Uncertainty, fragility, resilience by Ernesto Antonini

“…The consequences of climate change and the recurrent shortage of vital resources produce an extreme and growing fragility of all systems, both biological and technical, subjected to continuous and increasingly less predictable disturbances. …”
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Allergic diseases, drug adverse reactions and total immunoglobulin E levels in lupus erythematosus patients by Anna Wozniacka, Anna Sysa-Jedrzejowska, Ewa Robak, Zbigniew Samochocki, Malgorzata Zak-Prelich

“…Background: The association of allergic diseases, drug adverse reactions and elevated total immunoglobulin E (IgE) concentration in systemic lupus erythematosus patients remains controversial. …”
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Socio-economic inequalities in minimum dietary diversity among Ethiopian children aged 6–23 months: a decomposition analysis by Nigusu Worku, Amare Mesfin Workie, Lamrot Yohannes, Mihret Getnet, Mihret Getnet, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Wubshet Debebe Negash, Adina Yeshambel Belay, Lakew Asmare, Hiwot Tadesse Alemu, Demiss Mulatu Geberu, Melak Jejaw, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos

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A multistage drug delivery approach for colorectal primary tumors and lymph node metastases by Yihang Yuan, Quanjun Lin, Hai-Yi Feng, Yunpeng Zhang, Xing Lai, Mao-Hua Zhu, Jue Wang, Jiangpei Shi, Yanhu Huang, Lele Zhang, Qin Lu, Zeli Yuan, Jonathan F. Lovell, Hong-Zhuan Chen, Peng Sun, Chao Fang

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Capillary microfluidics for diagnostic applications: fundamentals, mechanisms, and capillarics by Elham Khanjani, Andrea Fergola, Joan Antoni López Martínez, Simin Nazarnezhad, Simin Nazarnezhad, Jasmina Casals Terre, Simone Luigi Marasso, Simone Luigi Marasso, Behrouz Aghajanloo

“…These systems utilize capillary forces to autonomously regulate fluid flow, eliminating the requirement for external power and providing a more straightforward and economical option compared to active microfluidic systems. …”
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Synchronization and Rebound Effects in Residential Loads by Nora Agah, Eve Tsybina, Viswadeep Lebakula, Justin Hill, Jeff Munk, Helia Zandi

“…Increasing fuel prices and capacity investment deferral place an increasing demand for peak reduction from distribution level systems. Residential and commercial devices, such as HVAC systems and water heaters, are increasingly involved in load control programs, and their use may generate synchronization and rebound effects, such as artificial peaks caused by device optimization. …”
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The Microbiome in Connective Tissue Diseases and Vasculitides: An Updated Narrative Review by Rossella Talotta, Fabiola Atzeni, Maria Chiara Ditto, Maria Chiara Gerardi, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini

“…The PubMed database was searched for articles using combinations of words or terms that included systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, autoimmune myositis, Sjögren’s syndrome, undifferentiated and mixed CTD, vasculitis, microbiota, microbiome, and dysbiosis. …”
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Agroforestry and the Improvement of Soil Fertility: A View from Amazonia by Rachel C. Pinho, Robert P. Miller, Sonia S. Alfaia

“…This paper discusses the effects of trees on soil fertility, with a focus on agricultural systems in Amazonia. Relevant literature concerning the effects of trees on soil physical and chemical properties in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions is reviewed, covering both natural ecosystems and agroecosystems. …”
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Alternative construction materials: a point of view on energy reduction and indoor comfort parameters by Paul O. Awoyera, John Effiong, Vamsi Nagaraju, Md. Aminul Haque, Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Kennedy Onyelowe

“…The study promotes incorporating innovative materials and use of natural ventilation systems, smart air conditioning systems and air purifying plants.…”
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Possible Involvement of Liver Resident Macrophages (Kupffer Cells) in the Pathogenesis of Both Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Inflammation by Yuki Kakinuma, Takuya Kimura, Yoshifumi Watanabe

“…However, the role of KCs in the systemic inflammation is still elusive. In this study, we examined whether KCs are involved in not only intrahepatic inflammation but also extrahepatic systemic inflammation. …”
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Improving the stability and bioavailability of tea polyphenols by encapsulations: a review by Zhiya Yin, Ting Zheng, Chi-Tang Ho, Qingrong Huang, Qingli Wu, Man Zhang

“…This review discusses the chemistry of TPPs; the setbacks of TPPs for application; and the strategies to counteract application limitations by rationally designing delivery systems. An overview of different formulations used to encapsulate TPPs is provided in this study, such as emulsion-based systems (liposome, nanoemulsion, double emulsion, and Pickering emulsion) and nano/microparticles-based systems (protein-based, carbohydrate-based, and bi-polymer based). …”
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A New Simulation Method Providing Shock Mount Selection Assurance by Michael A. Talley, Shahram Sarkani

“…SIMPLE is also a tool that can easily account for uncertainties in isolated systems and their environments. The implementation of 6DOF rigid body theory in SIMPLE is validated by comparing simulation results with other analytical methods. …”
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A Review of Cognitive Control: Advancement, Definition, Framework, and Prospect by Zhenfei Liu, Xunhe Yin

“…The operational environments of engineering systems are becoming increasingly complex and require automatic control systems to be more intelligent. …”
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