Changes in Anterior Segment Morphology of Iris Bombe before and after Laser Peripheral Iridotomy in Patients with Uveitic Secondary Glaucoma by Wakako Ikegawa, Takashi Suzuki, Koji Namiguchi, Shiro Mizoue, Atsushi Shiraishi, Yuichi Ohashi

“…We compared the following AS parameters: anterior chamber depth (ACD), anterior chamber volume (ACV), iris curvature (IC), iris thickness at 500 μm from the scleral spur (IT-1) in the middle between the iris root and pupillary margin (IT-2) and 500 μm from the pupillary margin (IT-3) to the anterior chamber angle (ACA) (angle opening distance [AOD750]), and trabecular iris space area. …”
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Strategies to Enhance Nanocrystal Formulations for Overcoming Physiological Barriers Across Diverse Routes of Administration by Yanamadala Y, Muthumula CMR, Khare S, Gokulan K

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Optimization of Stirling generator for the production of electric energy using non-aggregate methods by Victor Zogbochi, Patrice Koffi Chetangny, Mawuena Medewou, Sossou Houndedako, Gerald Barbier, Didier Chamagne

“…The effect of hot head temperature variation and cylinder volume ratio where also considered for the global performance of the generator.…”
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The Clinical and Steroid-Free Remission of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation to Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: A Meta-Analysis by Wai Ching Lam, Chen Zhao, Wen Juan Ma, Liang Yao

“…Moreover, a common consensus on the route, volume, timing, preferred donor characteristics, and frequency of fecal administration is necessary to achieve remission.…”
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Cucurbitacin IIa Alleviates Colitis via Promoting the Release of Host-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Encapsulating microRNA-30b-5p by Zhao Y, Jiang B, Zuo S

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Identifying etiologies of heart failure using non-contrast cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: cine imaging, T1 and T2 mapping, and texture analysis for T1 mapping by Yasuo Amano, Yasuyuki Suzuki, Xiaoyan Tang, Chisato Ando

“…We used Kruscal-Wallis’ with a post-hoc Steel-Dwass' test, Wilcoxon signed-ranked test, Pearson's chai square test and receiver operator curve analysis (ROC) to assess the usefulness of non-contrast CMR for identifying etiologies of HF.ResultsThere were significant differences in left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) indexed to body surface area (LVEDVi), left ventricular myocardial mass/LVEDV, native T1, and vGLNU between dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hypertensive cardiomyopathy (HC) and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathies (TIC). …”
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A Study on the Effect of the Boron Potential on the Mechanical Properties of the Borided Layers Obtained by Boron Diffusion at the Surface of AISI 316L Steel by E. Hernández-Sánchez, Y. M. Domínguez-Galicia, C. Orozco-Álvarez, R. Carrera-Espinoza, H. Herrera-Hernández, J. C. Velázquez

“…The boron potential was established by means of the available atoms of boron contained in a control volume inside a cylinder. The cylinders were manufactured from AISI 316L steel, and the boriding treatment was performed using the powder pack technique at a temperature of 1273 K over an exposure time of 6 h. …”
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Prospection, caractérisation et mise en conservation des génotypes locaux du figuier (Ficus carica L.) dans le Rif central. by BRAHIM AIT TALEB, Khalid Benzhir

“…Les deux génotypes AMARAKI et TAMALKIT se caractérisent par leur petit calibre et leur faible volume. Le génotype TAMADJAHT se caractérise par une couleur mosaïque entre le vert et le rouge et son goût un peu salé et l’éclatement des figues avant d’atteindre leur maturité. …”
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Tigulixostat Alleviates Hyperuricemic Nephropathy by Promoting M2 Macrophage Polarization by Xue L, Tao Q, Chang H, Yan S, Wang L, Zhao Z, Tu C

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Adipokines in Breast Cancer: Decoding Genetic and Proteomic Mechanisms Underlying Migration, Invasion, and Proliferation by Ließem A, Leimer U, Germann GK, Köllensperger E

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Azithromycin removal from water via adsorption on drinking water sludge-derived materials: Kinetics and isotherms studies. by Camilo C Castro-Jiménez, Julio C Saldarriaga-Molina, Edwin F García, Ricardo A Torres-Palma, Nancy Acelas

“…The L-500 adsorbent, derived from the calcination (at 500°C) of WTS generated under conditions of low turbidity in the drinking water treatment plant, presented an increase in the specific surface area from 70.745 to 95.471 m2 g-1 and in the total pore volume from 0.154 to 0.211 cm3 g-1, which resulted in a significant AZT removal efficiency of 65% in distilled water after 60 min of treatment. …”
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Effect of Bacillus subtilis JZXJ-7, a Strain Isolated from Shrimp Paste, on Colonic Function and Microbial Community in Mice Infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus by ZHOU Kui, WANG Rundong, GONG Mengxue, MOU Jingyuan, DENG Yijia, LI Xuepeng, ZHANG Yuhao, LI Jianrong

“…The control and model groups were administered with an equal volume of normal saline. Disease activity index (DAI), Vp load in the intestine tract (including the ileum, cecum, and colon), colonic pathological alterations, colonic cytokine contents, oxidative stress resistance, and changes in intestinal microbial community composition were detected in all groups. …”
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Effects of Rumination and Emotional Regulation on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviors in Depressed Adolescents in China: A Multicenter Study by He K, Chen L, Fan H, Sun L, Yang T, Liu H, Wang K

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Quantitative Complexity Theory Used in the Prediction of Head-Up Tilt Testing Outcome by Paweł Krzesiński, Jacek Marczyk, Bartosz Wolszczak, Grzegorz Gielerak

“…The chosen haemodynamic parameters (including BP, HR, stroke volume, cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance) have been used in complexity analysis. …”
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Chemical Characteristics and Physical Properties of Functional Snacks Enriched with Powdered Tomato by Wójtowicz Agnieszka, Zalewska-Korona Marta, Jabłońska-Ryś Ewa, Skalicka-Woźniak Krystyna, Oniszczuk Anna

“…A greater tomato addition increased the volume of bioactive compounds, especially the total phenolic content. …”
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Study on the Effect of Deadman State on Blast Furnace Hearth Erosion Based on Solidification and Melting Model by Fei Yuan, Liangyu Chen, Lei Wang, Lei Zhao, Yan Zhong

“…When the deadman is eccentric towards the erosion direction, its volume increases, or its porosity decreases, the thickness of the skull in the erosion area will decrease, posing potential safety hazards to the operation of the BF hearth. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Crater Caused by Hypervelocity Rod Projectile Impacting on Rocks by Yanyu Qiu, Songlin Yue, Mingyang Wang, Gan Li, Yihao Cheng, Zhangyong Zhao, Zhongwei Zhang

“…With the increase of the projectile kinetic energy, it is uncertain whether the depth of the crater increases, but the volume of the crater will increase. Lastly, dimensionless analysis of the impact crater was carried out. …”
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Finite element analysis on implant-supported bar with different geometric shapes by Peerakan Kupprano, Krid Kamonkhantikul, Woraporn Homsiang, Hidekazu Takahashi, Mansuang Arksornnukit

“…Methods Four different geometric cross-sectional patterns for mandibular ISBC—L, Y, I, and Square—of equal volume, based on the “All-on-4” concept, were created. …”
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Knowledge on hydroxychloroquine prescription and attitude toward its use in COVID-19 – A survey-based study among doctors by T P Afra, N A Uvais, Anuradha Bishnoi, Edavalath Sukesh, Salin Eliyas, N A Bishurul Hafi, T Muhammed Razmi

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Heat transfer characterization of a new collector design featuring ribs, petals, and helical twisted tapes: Experimental study by Banw Omer Ahmed, Adnan Ibrahim, Hariam Luqman Azeez, Sharul Sham Dol, Ali H.A. Al-Waeli, Mahmoud Jaber

“…This study tackles the issue by developing an innovative collector featuring a rib and petal arrangement, combined with a helical twisted tape and channelling silicon carbide-enhanced nanofluids at volume concentrations of 0.3 %, 0.6 %, and 0.9 %. …”
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