Crack paths in soft thin sheets by Roberto Brighenti, Andrea Carpinteri, Federico Artoni

“…The study reveals that higher strain rates facilitate the development of a simple Mode-I crack path, while lower strain rates induce a mixed Mode in the first crack propagation stage, leading to the formation of new crack tips. …”
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Effect of Early Rehabilitation and Nursing Intervention on the Rehabilitation Prognosis of Elderly Stroke Hemiplegia Patients in the Department of Neurology by Min Ning, Fang Chen, Hui Wu, Haihua Zheng, Chunmei Zheng, Shufen Li

“…The score of NIHSS after the nursing for the observation group was lower than that for the control group (P<005). The scores of BI, BBS, and Fugl-Meyer after the nursing for the observation group were higher than those for the control group (P<005). …”
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Term Abdominal Pregnancy Revealed by Amnioperitoneum in Rural Area by Henri Donald Mutarambirwa, Bruno Kenfack, Jovanny Tsuala Fouogue

“…Removal of the placenta triggered massive bleeding (2400 milliliters) with shock managed with a tourniquet on the lower uterine segment and fluid resuscitation. Outcome was favourable for the mother and child. …”
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Atypical Origin of Lateral Pectoral Nerve: A Case Report by Bidyarani Devi Loitongbam, Anjulata Rai, Jyoti Arora, Harshika Khatri

“…A larger LPN is seen originating from the distal part of the right lateral root of the median nerve at the lower part of the axilla, medial to the third part of the right axillary artery. …”
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Low-complexity signal detection algorithm for the power splitting receiver scheme by WANG Yanyan, LI Qidi, TANG Xiaohu

“…Theoretical analysis demonstrates that the proposed signal detection algorithm has lower computational complexity compared to the traditional signal detection schemes based on three-dimensional received signals. …”
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Numerical Simulation Analysis of NPR Anchorage Monitoring of Bedding Rock Landslide in Open-Pit Mine by Kai Zhang, Xiaojie Yang, Xuebin Cui, Yong Wang, Zhigang Tao

“…In this study, first, the NPR anchor cable monitoring, which shows supernormal mechanical characteristics and can realize the monitoring and early warning target for the whole landslide process and early warning curve of bedding rock “2016-1101 landslide” in the lower wall of Nanfen open-pit mine, was analyzed, revealing the failure process of the bedding rock landslide and the force evolution characteristics of the NPR anchor cable. …”
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Studio delle prestazioni di giunzioni incollate ibride (Strength evaluation of structural hybrid bonded joints) by F. Moroni

“…Results show that hybrid joints allow a significant performances enhancement with respect to simple joints when the two simple joining techniques give similar performances, while the performance of hybrid joints are only equal or lower than the those of the strongest joint when the performances of the two joining techniques are significantly different.…”
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Child Sexual Abuse Attributions: Are They Different Depending on Mothers versus Fathers’ Reactions? by Eunice Magalhães, Andreia Gomes, João Graça, Carla Antunes, Inês Chim, Célia Ferreira, Patrício Costa

“…Furthermore, women and more educated participants reported lower levels of victim culpability and greater assault seriousness. …”
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Experimental Study on the Performance and Microstructure of Cementitious Materials Made with Dune Sand by Chaohua Jiang, Xiaobin Zhou, Guilan Tao, Da Chen

“…Correspondingly the specimens present a lower porosity and total volume of pores at different curing ages. …”
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Evaluation of nano-sized virgin coconut oil (VCO)-loaded liposomes for enhancing mushroom and B16-F10 tyrosinase activity by Suwipa Ungphaiboon, Sutasinee Ardhanwanich, Duangkhae Maneenuan, Sirirat Pinsuwan, Pawika Mahasawat

“…Encapsulation of VCO enhanced mushroom tyrosinase activity by 3-fold and exhibited lower cytotoxicity to B16-F10 cells compared to VCO alone. …”
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Effect of a black garlic extract combined with ascorbic acid on the colour and lipid oxidative stability of patties by Nuria Fernández Fernández-Valladares, Irma Caro, Javier Mateo, Mauricio Fernando Mariño Almache

“…The black garlic extract combined with ascorbic acid, even in an amount four times lower than that commonly used in the meat industry, was the treatment with the highest antioxidant effect. …”
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BLOOD MORPHOBIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS of hereford cows IMPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA IN SPRING by M. S. Mansurova

“…Biochemical parameters of heifer sera as compared to mother cows were closer to the normal range; i. e. albumen concentration and glucose content were higher, BUN level was lower, calcium and magnesium contents were identical to adult animals' ones. …”
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Design and Analysis of the Driving Mechanism of Multi-DOF Flapping Wing Aircrafts by wang Wang, Xiaoxu Pang

“…The results show that， the design of a driving mechanism with single degree-of-freedom drive can realize the flutter，torsion，deflection multi-degree-of-freedom coupling movement，and the upper flutter limit is 34.65°，the lower flutter limit is -29.66°，the maximum torsion angle is 15.05°，the minimum torsion angle is -14.9°，the deflection angle range is -5.01°~5.21°； the track wich an "8" word output is the same as that of flying wing tips of small and medium-sized birds，which shows a good aerodynamic performance. …”
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Molecularly imprinted polypyrrole-modified screen-printed electrode: Toward a sensor for furfural derivatives determination by Daniele Merli, Alessandra Cutaia, Sofia Prosperi, Camilla Zanoni, Giancarla Alberti

“…The presence of the e-MIP on the working electrode surface enhances the sensitivity by lowering the detection limit of about one order of magnitude if compared with the bare electrode (LOD bare 93 µM; e-MIP 7 µM). …”
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Skin Biophysical Characteristics in Patients with Keratoconus: A Controlled Study by Reza M. Robati, Bahram Einollahi, Hoda Einollahi, Shima Younespour, Shahed Fadaifard

“…The median CRRT, stratum corneum hydration, and melanin measurements were significantly lower in patients with keratoconus in comparison with healthy controls. …”
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Effect of a black garlic extract combined with ascorbic acid on the colour and lipid oxidative stability of patties by Nuria Fernández Fernández-Valladares, Irma Caro, Javier Mateo, Mauricio Fernando Mariño Almache

“…The black garlic extract combined with ascorbic acid, even in an amount four times lower than that commonly used in the meat industry, was the treatment with the highest antioxidant effect. …”
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Long-Term Treatment Outcome after Only Popliteal Lymph Node Dissection for Nodal Metastasis in Malignant Melanoma of the Heel: The Only “Interval Node” Dissection Can Be an Adequat... by Kentaro Tanaka, Hiroki Mori, Mutsumi Okazaki, Aya Nishizawa, Hiroo Yokozeki

“…The inguinal node is not a sentinel node in all lower extremity melanomas. This case illustrates the importance of individual detailed investigation of lymphatic drainage patterns from foot to inguinal and popliteal nodes.…”
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Geological Modeling of the Senonian Aquifer in the Oued Guir Watershed (Southeast Morocco) by Messaoudi Badre, Kabiri Lahcen, El Ouali Mohamed, Ait Lahssaine Ismail, Kadiri Abdelhakim, Essafraoui Badre

“…This basin is characterized by an arid climate strongly influenced by continental conditions. The Lower Guir has become a focal point for the development of modern agriculture following the launch of the Green Morocco Plan. …”
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Population dynamics of Cynoglossus senegalensis from the coastal waters of Greater Accra, Ghana by Samuel K. K. Amponsah, Berchie Asiedu, Pierre Failler, Nii Amarquaye Commey

“…The exploitation rate (E) of 0.31 was lower than both the optimum level and the exploitation rate at MSY (Emax = 0.64), indicating that C. senegalensis fishery in Ghana is underexploited. …”
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The effects of two different net modifications on reducing discards in the trammel net fishery for prawn in Mersin Bay by Bozaoğlu Adem Sezai

“…In the present study, a 15 cm high greenhouse plastic film and a greenhouse shade cloth net were fitted between the lower parts of the nets and the lead collars to reduce discards in the trammel net fishery. …”
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