Blast Parameter Optimization Study Based on a Blast Crater Experiment by Xi-liang Zhang, Hai-bao Yi, Hong-hao Ma, Zhao-wu Shen

“…The results showed that the rational resistant line or explosive charge depth should be 0.86 times the optimal resistant line. Based on theoretical analysis of the large spacing of the holes and the small resistance line, the uniform design method was used to conduct the lateral blasting crater tests. …”
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Efficacy of low-dose rituximab versus immunosuppressants in refractory orbital inflammatory pseudotumors with intracranial extension by Yuyu Li, Mingming Sun, Xintong Xu, Biyue Chen, Xiyun Chen, Yuhang Wang, Quangang Xu, Huanfen Zhou, Shihui Wei

“…Seven patients (63.6%) had a typical relapsing course, and the annual recurrence rate was higher than 7.36 ± 3.73 times. Of these seven, four (57.1%, 4/7) were able to undergo successful management with immunosuppressants. …”
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Rectal Indomethacin Is Protective against Pancreatitis after Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xingkang He, Wenfang Zheng, Yue Ding, Xia Tang, Jianmin Si, Lei-min Sun

“…However, more high-quality RCTs are needed to further investigate the optimal timing for the administration of indomethacin.…”
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Evaluation of CMIP5 Global Climate Models for Simulating Climatological Temperature and Precipitation for Southeast Asia by Suchada Kamworapan, Chinnawat Surussavadee

“…CNRM-CM5-2 performs best among the 40 GCMs, where its total error is 3.25 times less than that of GCM performing worst. The performance of CNRM-CM5-2 is compared with those of the ensemble average of all 40 GCMs (40-GCM-Ensemble) and the ensemble average of the 6 best GCMs (6-GCM-Ensemble) for four categories, i.e., temperature only, precipitation only, land only, and sea only. …”
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Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction and Antithyroid Antibodies in North India by Cherry Bansal, Amanpreet Singh, Pragya Pandey

“…Study aids in early recognition of vulnerable populations for timely treatment of thyroid disorders. …”
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Evaluation of a Low-threshold Exercise And Protein supplementation intervention for Women (LEAP-W) experiencing homelessness and addiction: Protocol for a single-arm mixed methods... by Fiona Kennedy, Deirdre Murray, Clíona Ní Cheallaigh, Roman Romero-Ortuno, Julie Broderick

“…The 10-week intervention will involve a 3-times weekly exercise programme with protein supplementation. …”
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COMPARATION OF MASTOID TRIANGLE AREA MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES USING VOLUME RENDERING POST PROCESSING AND MULTI PLANAR REFORMATION by Anggi Tiur Maduma, Anggraini Dwi Sensusiati, Amillia Kartika Sari

“…Measurements were carried out 10 times by using 2 gauges, and using 3D slicer software on volume rendering and multi planar reformation reconstruction data. …”
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Optimization of extraction and enrichment process of cannabidiol from industrial hemp and evaluation of its bioactivity by Junkai Wu, Xiaomeng Zhang, Xiaoqing Liu, Zunlai Sheng, Zunlai Sheng, Jianping Hu, Feiyan Zhang

“…The use of HP-100 resin in the purification process resulted in a significant enrichment of CBD content, which was 4.2 times higher than that of the crude extract, with a recovery rate of 83.13%. …”
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The Effects of Alpha Interferon on the Development of Autoimmune Thyroiditis in the NOD H2h4 Mouse by Yael Oppenheim, Grace Kim, Yoshiyuki Ban, Pamela Unger, Erlinda Concepcion, Takao Ando, Yaron Tomer

“…Six to eight week old male NOD H2h4 mice were injected with mouse αIFN (200 units) or with saline three times a week for 8 weeks. All mice drank iodinated water (0.15%). …”
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optimal location to reduce earthquake vulnerability of cities (Case study: Bojnord) by sana rahmani, sayed hossein vahedi, leila abedi far, saleh ebrahimi pour

“…In addition to the potential threat, Bojnord faults has made clear the adverse consequences arising from the filling of Bojnord plain from human habitations and the development of the city towards the fault line at a distance of 150 meters and this has also attracted attention to passive defense two times more. Therefore, identifying risk zones (faults and earthquakes) in the city can show the vital artery in low risk decision areas and zones with low risk for the construction of temporary housing camps during the crisis. …”
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Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes of Total Laparoscopic and Robotically Assisted Hysterectomy for Benign Pathology during Introduction of a Robotic Program by Gokhan Sami Kilic, Gradie Moore, Ayman Elbatanony, Carmen Radecki, John Y. Phelps, Mostafa A. Borahay

“…Measurements and Main Results. Operative times were 208.3±59.01 minutes for laparoscopic, 286.2±82.87 minutes for robotic, and 163.5±61.89 minutes for vaginal (𝑃<.0001). …”
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Examining the relationship between incidence and mortality for commonly diagnosed cancers in the USA: an observational study using population-based SEER database by H Gilbert Welch, Adewole S Adamson, Vishal R Patel

“…For patients with these cancers, the risk of death from the diagnosed cancer was &gt;4-times the risk of death from other causes. The moderate-correlation tercile (r: 0.75 to 0.58) included cancers of the colon, bladder, kidney and uterus. …”
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Associations between Personal Exposure to Metals in Fine Particulate Matter and Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction among Healthy Adults by Yi-Hsueh Liao, Wei-Liang Chen, Chung-Ching Wang, Ching-Huang Lai

“…The heart rate variability (HRV) indices of each participant were measured three times. The relationship among the PM2.5 concentration, metals in PM2.5 and HRV level was investigated by a generalized estimating equation with an autoregression of order 1. …”
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Successful Antiviral Treatment with Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C Virus Infection during Peritransplant Period in a Kidney Transplant Recipient by Giovanni Varotti, Ferdinando Dodi, Ernesto Paoletti, Andrea Bruno, Iris Fontana

“…New direct-acting antiviral agents (DAA) have dramatically changed the therapy management for HCV, showing promising results in terms of sustained virologic response. Timing for DAA therapy in HCV positive kidney waitlist patients continues to be controversial, and caution is recommended due to the potential difficult immunosuppressant dose adjustments, particularly in the early posttransplant period. …”
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Impact of Side Friction Parameters to Road Performance, A Study of Road Side Activities to Jend. A Yani Road, Purbalingga by Hardini Probo, Indriyati Eva Wahyu, Termida Nursitihazlin Ahmad, Janudardono Wibowo

“…Early results indicate that stopped vehicles are the biggest friction element that lowers SMS, while pedestrian crossings and NMVs also lead to delays during busy times. The Underwood model, which shows how speed decreases exponentially with increasing density, is the most accurate for depicting traffic dynamics on Jenderal A. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Probiotic Therapy on Bowel-Related Symptoms in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis during Endoscopic Remission: An Observational Study by Jin Lee, Su Bum Park, Hyung Wook Kim, Hong Sub Lee, Sam Ryong Jee, Jong Hun Lee, Tae Oh Kim

“…A Biotop capsule® (Lactobacillus acidophilus, 75 mg; Clostridium butyricum TO-A, 25 mg; Bacillus mesentericus TO-A, 25 mg; and Streptococcus faecalis T-110, 5 mg) was administered three times daily for one month. All patients completed bowel-related symptom questionnaires and short inflammatory bowel disease questionnaires (SIBDQs) at the start and end of the 4-week treatment period. …”
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Economic Studies by A. V. Kholopov

“…"The course of economic theory" textbook was published in 1991, and later it was reprinted seven times. Over the past few years other textbooks and manuals have been published, including "Economics for Managers" by Professor S.N. …”
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Grounds and procedural order for entering information about criminal offenses related to domestic violence into the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations by V. P. Gontarenko

“…It is argued that the effectiveness of criminal proceedings depends on the timely detection of the facts of the commission of illegal acts related to domestic violence and the initiation of a pre-trial investigation. …”
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Longer Breastfeeding Associated with Childhood Anemia in Rural South-Eastern Nigeria by Sean Buck, Kevin Rolnick, Amanda A. Nwaba, Jens Eickhoff, Kelechi Mezu-Nnabue, Emma Esenwah, Olachi J. Mezu-Ndubuisi

“…Child mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa is 29 times higher than that in industrialized countries. …”
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Highlights of 2023-Print Issue by Patient Safety Authority

“…Among this curated selection are a look at [safety issues with medical equipment, supplies, and devices](https://patientsafetyj.com/article/73988); takeaways from high-risk industries that can improve the design and use of [visual displays](https://patientsafetyj.com/article/77769) and [alarm technology](https://patientsafetyj.com/article/73905); and a timely discussion on the [role artificial intelligence can play in healthcare](https://patientsafetyj.com/article/77632). …”
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