Certainty of Linear Interrelation of Technical and Economic Parameters of Power Units of 300 МWt Thermal Power Stations by E. M. Farhadzadeh, A. Z. Muradaliyev, T. K. Rafiyeva, A. A. Rustamova

“…The article presents only one, but very important issue of the problem, viz. the assessment of the reliability of the assumption about the linear relationship of technical and economic indicators. …”
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Dynamic changes in betanin content during the growing season of table beet: their interplay with abiotic factors by D. V. Sokolova

“…The relevance of this study is dictated by the lack of knowledge about the dynamic changes in the content of betanin during the growing season when developing table beet cultivars with a focus on pigment extraction. …”
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Recruitment Challenges and Strategies in a Technology-Based Intervention for Dementia Caregivers: Descriptive Study by Eunjung Ko, Ye Gao, Peng Wang, Lahiru Wijayasingha, Kathy D Wright, Kristina C Gordon, Hongning Wang, John A Stankovic, Karen M Rose

“…However, little is known about the reasons for nonparticipation in in-home smart health interventions in community-based settings. …”
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Comparative responses of two congeneric larval parasitoids of emerald ash borer to ambient temperatures: Implications for biocontrol introduction by Yingqiao Dang, Mitchell A. Green, Xiaoyi Wang, Jian J. Duan

“…These findings suggest that S. agrili may perform better in warmer climates than S. galinae and could be an effective biocontrol agent in the southern U.S., whereas S. galinae is better suited to be released in the northern U.S.…”
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Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney Graft: An Extremely Uncommon Presentation of Tumor in Renal Transplant Recipients by Vital Hevia, Victoria Gómez, Sara Álvarez, Víctor Díez Nicolás, Carmen Gómez del Cañizo, Andrea Orosa, Cristina Galeano Álvarez, F. J. Burgos Revilla

“…Our aim is to present our single institution experience with 2 cases, as well as to perform a review of the literature about this tumor after the transplant. Materials and Methods. …”
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Predictors for abundance of host flea and floor flea in households of villages with endemic commensal rodent plague, Yunnan Province, China. by Jia-Xiang Yin, Alan Geater, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Xing-Qi Dong, Chun-Hong Du, You-Hong Zhong

“…Villages with over 80% of houses raising chickens had increased prevalence odds and intensity of floor flea about 2.9- and 11.6-fold, respectively. The prevalence and intensity of floor flea in brick and wood houses were decreased by 60% and 90%, respectively. …”
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BvBZR1 improves parenchyma cell development and sucrose accumulation in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) taproot by Ningning Li, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Xiaotong Guo, Yaqing Sun, Guolong Li, Shaoying Zhang

“…However, little is known about the molecular regulatory mechanism of BZR in sugar beet taproot growth. …”
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Large-Scale MIMO Transmitters for CR-NOMA in Fixed Physical Space: The Effect of Realistic System Impairments Using Stochastic Geometry by Emmanuel Ampoma Affum, Samuel Tweneboah-Koduah, Owusu Agyeman Antwi, Benjamin Asubam Weyori, Willie Ofosu

“…Although considerable work has been done, there is still a significant knowledge gap about how HWI and imperfect successive interference cancellation affect far-users in CR-NOMA with the LAT system. …”
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Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Personal Experience and Review of the Literature by F. Longo, A. Guida, C. Aversa, E. Pavone, G. Di Costanzo, L. Ramaglia, F. Ionna

“…The most debated topic about ARONJ/BRONJ is therapy. The most adequate procedure is far from being standardized and prevention seems to play a pivotal role. …”
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Ginkgetin delays the progression of osteoarthritis by inhibiting the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways by Liang Zhu, Yanchi Bi, Ting Liang, Po Zhang, Xiao Xiao, Tengbo Yu

“…Conclusion These findings suggest that GK has potential as a therapeutic agent for OA, offering new strategies and directions for OA treatment.…”
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Targeting the IKZF1/BCL-2 axis as a novel therapeutic strategy for treating acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia by Juan Li, Chunmei Ye, Hui Li, Jun Li

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Stability and microbial community analysis during rotary drum composting of vegetable waste by V. Sudharsan Varma, Ajay S. Kalamdhad

“…Results Five trials were made with the ratio of 6:3:1 of trial 1 (50 kg), trial 2 (70 kg), trial 3 (90 kg), trial 4 (120 kg) and trial 5 (150 kg) by adding 10 kg of dry leaves in each of the trials as bulking agent. Due to active microbial population and high biodegradable organic matter in vegetable waste, early thermophilic phase was observed within 18â24 h of the composting process in all of the trials with a maximum of 61.4 C in trial 3. …”
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Assessment of healthcare workers’ knowledge and availability of resources for sickle cell disease management in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Nash Mwanza Nangunia, Olivier Mukuku, Viviane Bianga Feza, Yves Mulindilwa Kyembwa, Théophile Barhwamire Kabesha, André Kabamba Mutombo, Stanislas Okitostho Wembonyama

“…Conclusion This study reveals a general lack of knowledge among HCWs about SCD in Bukavu, as well as limited availability of resources for diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Stigma of People Affected by Leprosy and its determinants: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka by Udhishtran Arudchelvam, Thayaparan Pulendran, Maheshi Sirimanne, Sandali Pabasara, Indira Kahawita, Nadeeka Chandraratne

“…Conclusions The findings suggest that over time, People Affected by Leprosy become less concerned about disclosing their diagnosis and anticipate less stigma but may experience greater overall stigma. …”
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Development and validation of the Michigan Chronic Disease Simulation Model (MICROSIM). by James F Burke, Luciana L Copeland, Jeremy B Sussman, Rodney A Hayward, Alden L Gross, Emily M Briceño, Rachael Whitney, Bruno J Giordani, Mitchell S V Elkind, Jennifer J Manly, Rebecca F Gottesman, Darrell J Gaskin, Stephen Sidney, Kristine Yaffe, Ralph L Sacco, Susan R Heckbert, Timothy M Hughes, Andrzej T Galecki, Deborah A Levine

“…This manuscript describes the design principles, implementation details, and population-level validation of a novel population-health microsimulation framework, the MIchigan ChROnic Disease SIMulation (MICROSIM), for The Effect of Lower Blood Pressure over the Life Course on Late-life Cognition in Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites (BP-COG) study of the effect of BP levels over the life course on dementia and cardiovascular disease. MICROSIM is an agent-based Monte Carlo simulation designed using computer programming best practices. …”
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Investigation on the strength of expanded clay aggregate concrete specimens after thermal exposure by Danguolė Plungytė, Ričardas Plungė

“…The question is raised about how much the strength of the structural material can decrease if it is exposed to higher temperatures. …”

The Gut Microbiota in Women Suffering from Gestational Diabetes Mellitus with the Failure of Glycemic Control by Lifestyle Modification by Guangyong Ye, Long Zhang, Min Wang, Yunbo Chen, Silan Gu, Keyi Wang, Jianhang Leng, Yujia Gu, Xinyou Xie

“…No observational study is available about the relationship between the gut microbiota in GDM patients and lifestyle modifications. …”
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Experiences of community-dwelling older adults living with multiple chronic conditions: a qualitative study by Sharon Kaasalainen, Jenny Ploeg, Marta Canesi, Kimberly D Fraser, Carrie McAiney, Maureen Markle-Reid, Sinead Dufour, Lisa Garland Baird, Tracey Chambers

“…Interview transcripts were analysed and coded using Thorne’s interpretive description approach.Results Five themes were identified representing older adults' experiences of living with MCC: (a) trying to stay healthy while living with MCC, (b) depending on family caregivers for support with just about everything, (c) paying the high costs of living with MCC, (d) making healthcare decisions by proxy and (e) receiving healthcare services that do not address the complex needs of persons living with MCC.Conclusions The experience of living with MCC in the community was complex and multi-faceted. …”
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Oral Health Status and Anxiety Level Amongst the Borderline Security Force Personnel and Their Family Members by Deepali Agarwal, Bharathi Purohit, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Sneha Malhotra, Manali Deb Barma, Harsh Priya

“…Affected participants were informed about their condition and referred for treatment. …”
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Help-seeking behaviors among survivors of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in 54 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from Demographic and Health Survey data by Mariella Stiller, Michael Lowery Wilson, Till Bärnighausen, Adebola Adedimeji, Erin Lewis, Anne Abio

“…Strong advocacy and action are needed, including fostering survivors’ educational attainment, diminishing pregnant women’s social and financial dependencies on their intimate partners, promoting pre- and peri-natal health care, informing survivors about help, and increasing gender equality by engaging women and men equally within the whole community.…”
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