On the Effect of Gas Content in Centrifugal Pump Operations with Non-Newtonian Slurries by Nicola Zanini, Alessio Suman, Mattia Piovan, Michele Pinelli

“…On-field experiences in pump operations with non-Newtonian slurries report severe head and efficiency drops, especially in part-load operations, whose causes are still not fully understood. Several models are found in the literature to predict the performance of centrifugal pumps with this type of fluids, but a lack of reliability and generality emerges. …”
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Case Report: Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion using percutaneous unilateral biportal endoscopy and 3D printing for an andersson lesion in ankylosing spondylitis by Xiaofeng Yuan, Rui Tao, Mengfei Zhu, Jiajun Zhu

“…Finally, we undertook fully endoscopic LIF with UBE based on a 3D-printing model. …”
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A systematic review of exposure to toxic elements and neurocognitive development in children by Tingyi Guo, Moslem Lari Najafi, Junmei Zhang

“…However, the extent of this association and the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. The objective of this systematic review is to consolidate the current body of research concerning the connection between exposure to PTEs and the neurocognitive development of children. …”
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Chemical and Sensory Characterisation of Two Rubus rosifolius (Red Raspberry) Varieties by Theresa F. Rambaran, Camille S. Bowen-Forbes

“…With an aim to determine which variety may be more favourable for value-added food production, we undertook their physicochemical and sensory analysis. …”
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Teaching Method for Software Measurement Process Based on Gamification or Serious Games: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Lennon Sales Furtado, Rafael Ferreira de Souza, João Luís dos Reis Lima, Sandro Ronaldo Bezerra Oliveira

“…However, despite their importance, it has been pointed out in the literature that many students are leaving the academic world without the necessary skills to conduct this kind of process. This can be understood by people’s attitudes to this process which is regarded as time-consuming and difficult to understand—factors that explain the lack of interest in it during a student’s academic life. …”
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Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals Rare Variants in Genes Associated with Metabolic Disorders in Women with PCOS by Priyal Sharma, Ashutosh Halder, Manish Jain, Manish Tripathi

“…However, the aetiology of PCOS is not fully understood. Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate the genetic causes of PCOS by identifying rare variants in genes implicated in its pathophysiology. …”
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La Paille, un matériau pour transmettre by Volker Ehrlich, Édouard Vermès

“…Examining a variety of projects, most of which are linked to straw-bale-construction, the authors posit that ecology as an isolated abstract concept isn’t viable, and can only be grasped when related to a practical issue. It is now widely understood that the conventional construction sector’s principles must drastically change in order to ensure sustainable practices. …”
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The Sociology of Karl Mannheim’s Knowledge and the Methodological Foundations of the History of Socio-Political Ideas by Alexander A. Chanyshev, Vasilisa A. Kuznetsova

“…The authors suggests that the conceptualization of the rootedness can be carried out on the basis of the “hermeneutic circle” and “anticipation” in the Heidegger-Gadamer “ontological” interpretation of them, as well as through the application of the “life-world” in the Schutz’ interpretation. …”
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Influence of the Main Border Faults on the 3D Hydraulic Field of the Central Upper Rhine Graben by Jessica Freymark, Judith Bott, Mauro Cacace, Moritz Ziegler, Magdalena Scheck-Wenderoth

“…To assess the influence of the main faults bordering the graben on the hydraulic and the deep thermal field, we carried out a sensitivity analysis on fault width and permeability. …”
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Principles of Introducing the Institution of Mediation in Public Legal Disputes in Ukraine by K. S. Tokarieva

“…It has been determined that the introduction of mediation in the field of public administration should be carried out in accordance with the specifics of public law disputes. …”
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Influence of temperature on the quality of sperm from synthetic strain rabbits by Khedidja Boutebel-Boudour, El Hassen Lankri, Malika Meziane-Ahmed, Nacira Zerrouki-Daoudi

“… Background: The harmful effects of hyperthermia on testes and secondary sexual characteristics are not well understood. Aim: Our aim was to study the effect of temperature on the quality of rabbit semen. …”
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Nitrous oxide emissions from wetland soil amended with two types of cattle manure by Johnson Masaka, Justice Nyamangara, Menas Wuta

“…Purpose The implications of increased applications of high quality cattle manure to agricultural systems in Africa on N2O emissions are still only partially understood. Methods A field experiment was carried out in a wetland in central Zimbabwe to determine the effects of cattle manure quality on emissions of N2O during the growing seasons of rape and tomato crops. …”
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Nikola Mavroyani’nin Eflâk Voyvodalığı (1786-1790) by Sinan YÜKSEL

“…In the investigation carried out following his execution, it was understood that he was not that wealthy at all.…”
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Documents in the Criminal Code of Ukraine: Content and Their Relationship by M. I. Fialka

“…The subject matter of the scientific research carried out within the scientific article are documents as features of corpus delicti provided in the criminal legislation of Ukraine. …”
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Application of Unit Commitment with Market Pool in a Peaking Power Generation Firm in the Philippines for a Cost Reduction Case Study by Luke Rey Santillan, Kenn Brylle Senen, Robert Wamilda, Lanndon Ocampo, Rafael Seva, Reuella J. Bacalso, Alaine Liggayu

“…However, for small power generation firms which are situated in developing countries, UC-based problems are poorly understood if not implemented and the scheduling of generating units is based on some methodologies which may provide results that are not optimal. …”
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Data mobilisation for historical records of vascular plants in eastern Asia: V. L. Komarov’s expedition to Far-Eastern Russia, China and Korea from 1895 to 1897 by Chin Sung Chang, Kae Sun Chang, Hui Kim

“…In particular, the biodiversity patterns in China's three north-eastern provinces, North Korea and the Russian Far East remain poorly understood, with substantial gaps when compared to the records of species distributions in Japan, South Korea and inland China. …”
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Characterization of Nanoscale Pores in Tight Gas Sandstones Using Complex Techniques: A Case Study of a Linxing Tight Gas Sandstone Reservoir by Chaohui Lyu, Liguo Zhong, Zhengfu Ning, Qing Wang, David R. Cole

“…Pore structures with rich nanopores and permeability in tight gas reservoirs are poorly understood up to date. Advanced techniques are needed to be employed to accurately characterize pore structures, especially tiny pores which include micron and nanopores. …”
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Prevention of Criminal Offenses as One of the Tasks of Criminal Proceedings by A. V. Ros, R. M. Balats

“…The author of the article hold the view that all the specified terms have a common feature, which is to carry out actions that prevent the commission of criminal offenses. …”
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State Control and State Supervision in the Pharmaceutical Field: Problems of Differentiation by О. S. Khovpun

“…Based on the results of the state supervision one can carry out state control, which should be understood as a set of actions and measures aimed at ensuring legality and discipline at all stages of production and sale of medicinal products, prevention of deviations and bringing into line with current legislation of Ukraine, as well as prosecuting guilty party. …”
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Child’s lawyer in Ukraine by O. G. Yushkevych

“…The author’s definition on the concept of “child’s lawyer” has been formulated, which should be understood as a person who carries out legal activities on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure provided for by law, and which consists in the independent professional activity of a lawyer in the field of defense, representation and provision of other types of legal assistance to a person under 18 years of age (majority). …”
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