Optimal Design of a Hazardous Materials Transportation Network considering Uncertainty in Accident Consequences by Hongfei Jia, Junzhe Li

“…In this model, the government at the upper level aims to minimize the total risk, while companies at the lower level seek to minimize their total costs. The model is transformed using chance-constrained programming and solved using heuristic algorithms. …”
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Even climate change is not fair: the impact of climate change on economic outcomes by Vincent Tawiah, Noha Alessa

“…Findings – Unsurprisingly, this paper found that climate risks are negatively associated with carbon emissions, indicating that countries with lower emissions are more exposed to frequent and severe climate-related disasters than those with higher emissions. …”
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Animal models in biomedical research: Relevance of Drosophila melanogaster by Olabisi Tajudeen Obafemi, Ademola Olabode Ayeleso, Olusola Bolaji Adewale, Jeremiah Unuofin, Bidemi Emmanuel Ekundayo, Monde Ntwasa, Sogolo Lucky Lebelo

“…Apart from its relatively short lifespan, high fecundity and ease of rearing, the simplicity of its genome and lower redundancy of its genes when compared with vertebrate models, as well as availability of genetic tool kit for easy manipulation of its genome, have all contributed to its emergence as a valid animal model of human diseases. …”
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Changes in the Activities of Antioxidant Enzymes in the Fat Body and Hemolymph of <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. Due to Pollen Monodiets by Maciej Sylwester Bryś, Krzysztof Olszewski, Maciej Bartoń, Aneta Strachecka

“…These activities in the hemolymph and fat body of bees fed with pollen from anemophilous plants are usually lower compared to those in bees fed with candy containing 10% pollen from rapeseed, <i>Phacelia</i>, buckwheat, or goldenrod. …”
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Attempts to Minimizing Incisal Pin Opening During Processing of Complete Dentures by Rizgar Mohammed Ameen Hasan

“…The initial dimension was measured between the upper and lower members of the articulator before processing, after processing and remounting of the dentures the measurements recorded after deflasking and decasting, comparing these measurements with the initial measurement determined the incisal pin opening (IPO). …”
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Growth kinetics of sintering neck and particle rotation mechanism of silver nanoparticles by molecular dynamics simulation and in-situ TEM observation by Peng Wu, Jiayun Feng, Yiping Wang, Geng Li, Zirui Tong, Shang Wang, Yongchun Zou, Yanhong Tian

“…At the initial stage at higher temperatures, the particles cyclically expanded and contracted to achieve a preliminary connection, while at the second stage at lower temperatures, the particles rotated directionally to form an effective connection, which has also been observed under in-situ TEM. …”
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Response of Extreme Hydrological Events to Climate Change in the Water Source Area for the Middle Route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project by Wei Yang, Liping Zhang, Lijie Shan, Xinchi Chen, Shaodan Chen

“…We concluded that, compared with the traditional univariate approach, multivariate statistical analysis produced flood estimates that were more physically based and statistically sound and carried lower risk for flood design purposes.…”
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Effect of Alternative Wood Species and First Thinning Wood on Oriented Strand Board Performance by Fabiane Salles Ferro, Amós Magalhães Souza, Isabella Imakawa de Araujo, Milena Maria Van Der Neut de Almeida, André Luis Christoforo, Francisco Antonio Rocco Lahr

“…Panels made with higher density woods such as Cambará presented better physical performance, while those made with lower density woods such as Pinus presented better mechanical properties. …”
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Resistance Training and Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Strength of the Evidence by Nina Hovanec, Anuradha Sawant, Tom J. Overend, Robert J. Petrella, Anthony A. Vandervoort

“…Largest effect of RT was seen on muscle strength; especially lower body strength, while the point estimate effect on body composition was small and not statistically significant. …”
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Detecting Cross-Site Scripting in Web Applications Using Fuzzy Inference System by Bakare K. Ayeni, Junaidu B. Sahalu, Kolawole R. Adeyanju

“…Our detection framework recorded 15% improvement in accuracy and 0.01% reduction in the false-positive rate which is considerably lower than that found in the existing work by Koli et al. …”
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Impact of Emulsifiers Addition on the Retrogradation of Rice Gels during Low-Temperature Storage by Zhe Yang, Xue Han, Huiying Wu, Lijuan Zhang, Lanwei Zhang, M. Javed Iqbal

“…The results demonstrated that the rice gels with 0.2% GMS had the lowest retrogradation index (ΔHr/ΔHg) (11.84%) and hardness (1359 g) at 4°C for a 10 d period, which was significantly lower in comparison to control and the other two emulsifiers (P<0.05). …”
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Evaluation of cavitation erosion resistance of Al-Si casting alloys: effect of eutectic and intermetallic phases by Marialaura Tocci, Annalisa Pola, Lorenzo Montesano, G. Marina La Vecchia

“…It was confirmed that the precipitation of fine strengthening particles in the Al matrix successfully hinders the movement of dislocations, resulting in a longer incubation stage and a lower mass loss for heat-treated samples in comparison with as-cast ones. …”
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Orthopedic Manifestations of Bruck Syndrome: A Case Series with Intermediate to Long-term Follow-Up by Adolfredo Santana, Geovanny Oleas-Santillán, Jeanne M. Franzone, L. Reid Nichols, J. Richard Bowen, Richard W. Kruse

“…In Bruck syndrome, orthopedic deformities include the following sequential aspects: contractures, characterized by upper and lower extremity contractures such as clubfeet; fractures, characterized by multiple diaphyseal fractures in the long bones of the extremities; and deformities, characterized by malalignment of extremities and the spine. …”
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The Hyperdense Internal Carotid Artery Sign: Prevalence and Prognostic Relevance in Stroke Thrombolysis by P. R. Fitzsimmons, S. Biswas, A. M. Hill, R. Kumar, C. Cullen, R. P. White, A. K. Sharma, R. Durairaj

“…This study suggests that the prevalence of the HICAS may be lower than previously reported. The presence of a HICAS was associated with severe prethrombolysis neurological deficits in keeping with terminal ICA occlusion. …”
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In situ generated diphenylphosphine-chelated imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-ylidene nickel(0) catalysts for highly efficient acrylate synthesis from ethylene and CO2 by Changmuk Kang, Seyong Kim, Woosong Han, Huijeong Ryu, Wooyong Seong, Jiyun Kim, Da-Ae Park, Seongwook Park, Kyungho Park, Hyun Min Park, Hyun Tae Kim, Chang Hee Lee, Sukwon Hong

“…Remarkably, the in-situ generated PPh₂-ImPy-Ni(0) catalyst demonstrated a turnover number (TON) of 570 while maintaining a high yield of 82 %, overcoming the typical trade-off between TON and yield often observed in acrylate synthesis reactions, where the use of excess base to achieve high TON typically results in lower product yields. Moreover, the ligand precursors (PPh₂-ImPy∙HCl salts) were stable under open-air conditions, making them easy to handle. …”
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POLUDANUM’S INFLUENCE ON REPRODUCTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYNDROME, TRANSMISSIBLE GASTROENTERITIS AND AFRICAN SWINE FEVER VIRUSES IN PRIMARY AND CONTINUOUS CELL CULTURES by D. V. Sharypova, I. Yu.  Zhukov, Ali  Mazlum, N. N. Vlasova, O. S. Puzankova, V. L. Gavrilova, A. S. Igolkin

“…The paper presents results of poludanum’s influence on reproduction of some porcine viruses in primary and continuous cell cultures by induction of interferon synthesis and other cytokines lowering the level of cell infection. As a result of performed tests it was found out that there is a link between introduction of interferon inducer and change in the PRRS, TGE, ASF virus reproduction. …”
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The nexus between financial literacy, risk perception and investment decisions: Evidence from Indonesian investors by Wendy Wendy

“…Overall, financial literacy across three dimensions (knowledge, skills, and attitude) plays an important role in investors allocating more funds to investment instruments than respondent groups with lower financial literacy levels. In addition, the level of financial literacy also influences the choice of investment product.…”
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Multifactorial Origin of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, Recurrent Hematuria, and Episodic Pain in a Service Member with Sickle Cell Trait by Nyamkhishig Sambuughin, Mingqiang Ren, John F. Capacchione, Ognoon Mungunsukh, Kevin Chuang, Iren Horkayne-Szakaly, Francis G. O’Connor, Patricia A. Deuster

“…We report an SCT positive service member with an exertional rhabdomyolysis event, recurrent hematuria with transient proteinuria, and episodic burning pain in the lower extremities. Clinical and genetic studies revealed the multifactorial nature of his complex phenotype. …”
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Unique Aspects of Cryptochrome in Chronobiology and Metabolism, Pancreatic β-Cell Dysfunction, and Regeneration: Research into Cysteine414-Alanine Mutant CRY1 by Satoshi Okano

“…Moreover, male Tg mice exhibit symptoms of diabetes characterized by beta-cell dysfunction, resembling human maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). The lowered proliferation of β-cells is a primary cause of age-dependent β-cell loss. …”
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Replacement of lime with industrial wastes in hot metal desulfurization mixtures by Santo E.V.D.E., Soares S.G., de Oliveira H.C.C., Junca E., Grillo F.F., de Oliveira J.R.

“…It was found that the tricalcium silicate phase (3CaO·SiO2) was present in mixtures with lower desulfurization efficiency, which shows its kinetic limitation. …”
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