Mode Shape Description and Model Updating of Axisymmetric Structures Using Radial Tchebichef Moment Descriptors by C. Zang, H. B. Lan, D. D. Jiang, M. I. Friswell

“…Furthermore, the model updating of axisymmetric structures based on RTM descriptors appears to be more efficient and effective than the normal model updating method directly using modal vibration data, avoids manipulating large amounts of mode shape data, and speeds up the convergence of updating parameters. …”
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The Motivating Function of Healthcare Professional in eHealth and mHealth Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes Patients and the Mediating Role of Patient Engagement by Guendalina Graffigna, Serena Barello, Andrea Bonanomi, Julia Menichetti

“…Finally, type 2 diabetes patients adherence did not result in being a direct consequence of the frequency of mHealth and eHealth use. Patient adherence appeared to be directly influenced by the level of perceived healthcare professionals ability of motivating patients’ autonomy. …”
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Endoscopic Submucosal Tunnel Dissection for Large Gastric Neoplastic Lesions: A Case-Matched Controlled Study by Xiuxue Feng, Enqiang Linghu, Ningli Chai, Zhongsheng Lu, Xiangdong Wang, Ping Tang, Jiangyun Meng, Hong Du, Hongbin Wang

“…ESTD is effective and safe for the removal of SGLs and appears to be an optimal option for patients with large SGLs at suitable sites.…”
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Influences of Dual Air-Swirler Angles on Swirling Injection and Combustion of Kerosene-Air at a Supercritical Pressure by Danyang Wang, Danyang Wang, Dongxin Huang, Jianguo Xu, Hua Meng, Hua Meng

“…For the present supercritical-pressure turbulent combustion in a dual-air-swirler system, it appears that proper combination of the two air swirler angles could avoid chemical reactions deep inside the injector while enhancing fuel-air mixing and combustion in the combustion chamber.…”
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Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.) Essential Oils and Phenolics by Kamel Msaada, Nidhal Salem, Olfa Bachrouch, Slim Bousselmi, Sonia Tammar, Abdulkhaleg Alfaify, Khaldoun Al Sane, Wided Ben Ammar, Sana Azeiz, Adel Haj Brahim, Majdi Hammami, Sawsen Selmi, Ferid Limam, Brahim Marzouk

“…Obtained results of antimicrobial activities showed that wormwood essential oil is endowed with important antibacterial activity which was strongly related to the organoleptic quality of oil which appeared strongly region-dependant. A. absinthium L. …”
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A meta-analysis on the role of sonication in the diagnosis of cardiac implantable electronic device-related infections by Daniela Araújo, João P. Martins, João P. Martins, Stephanie Lopes Ferreira, Stephanie Lopes Ferreira, Sandra Mota, Sandra Mota, Pedro L. Ferreira, Pedro L. Ferreira, Rui Pimenta, Rui Pimenta

“…These infections present a wide range of symptoms, and their diagnosis can be hampered by the formation of microbial biofilms on the surface of implants. …”
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Gene Therapy with Endogenous Inhibitors of Angiogenesis for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Beyond Anti-VEGF Therapy by Selwyn M. Prea, Elsa C. Chan, Gregory J. Dusting, Algis J. Vingrys, Bang V. Bui, Guei-Sheung Liu

“…However, the long-term success of anti-VEGF therapy can be hampered by limitations such as low or variable efficacy, high frequency of administration (usually monthly), potentially serious side effects, and, most importantly, loss of efficacy with prolonged treatment. …”
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Changes in structural composition of field margins and related landscape homogenization following EU accession of Poland by Andrzej Wuczyński, Krzysztof Kujawa, Remigiusz Pielech, Wojciech Grzesiak, Paweł Jarzembowski, Sylwia Wierzcholska, Zygmunt Dajdok

“…Overall, despite strong alterations of individual plots, the network of field margins appeared relatively resistant to agriculture transformation. …”
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Bulk Motions in the Black Hole Jet Sheath as a Candidate for the Comptonizing Corona by Navin Sridhar, Bart Ripperda, Lorenzo Sironi, Jordy Davelaar, Andrei M. Beloborodov

“…The sheath is an important site of energy dissipation as revealed by the copious appearance of reconnection layers and plasmoid chains. …”
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A Novel Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease with Chronic Estrogen Deficiency Leads to Glial Cell Activation and Hypertrophy by Annik Prat, Maik Behrendt, Edwige Marcinkiewicz, Sebastien Boridy, Ram M. Sairam, Nabil G. Seidah, Dusica Maysinger

“…There were no significant differences in the number of Aβ plaques although they appeared less compacted and larger than those in APPsw/PS1Δ9 control mice. …”
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Effects of a Pain Catastrophizing Induction on Sensory Testing in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study by Chloe J. Taub, John A. Sturgeon, Kevin A. Johnson, Sean C. Mackey, Beth D. Darnall

“…The catastrophizing induction appeared to increase state pain catastrophizing levels. …”
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Simulations of pH and thermal effects on SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein by Ziyuan Niu, Georgios Kementzidis, Miriam Rafailovich, Marcia Simon, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Bertal H. Aktas, Yuefan Deng

“…We found: 1) Structural deviations in the S-protein backbone at pH = 1 are 210% greater than those at pH = 7 at 75°C, with most of the deviations appearing in the receptor-binding domain (RBD). Smaller structural changes are observed at pH = 3 and 11. 2) The pH and thermal conditions impact on the protein structures: substantial acidic and basic conditions expand the protein’s solvent exposure, while high heat contracts. …”
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The effect of auditory rhythm on the temporal allocation of visual attention in aging by Zhihan Xu, Juan Huang, Yuxuan Shen, Yanna Ren, Yulin Gao, Ting Guo

“…Moreover, whether the cross-modal temporal expectation effect in aging is influenced by tempo has not yet been explored.MethodsTo address these issues, both younger and older participants performed a rhythmic temporal expectation task in which auditory isochronous rhythms, presented at either 600 ms (faster) or 1,400 ms (slower) tempo, were used to trigger temporal expectation for a visual target.ResultsThe results demonstrated a cross-modal temporal expectation effect, with participants exhibiting significantly faster responses when the visual target appeared in synchrony with the preceding auditory rhythm compared to out-of-synchrony trials. …”
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Design of Personalized Cervical Fixation Orthosis Based on 3D Printing Technology by Yangyang Xu, Xiangyu Li, Yafei Chang, Yi Wang, Lifang Che, Guopeng Shi, Xiaofen Niu, Haiyan Wang, Xiaohe Li, Yujie He, Baoqing Pei, Guoqiang Wei

“…Low cost, quick manufacturing time, high precision, attractive appearance, lightweight structure, waterproof design, and practical customized orthotics for patients are all advantages of 3D printing technology in the field of orthopedics. …”
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A Case of Spontaneous Spinal Subdural Hematoma Complicated by Cranial Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Spinal Adhesive Arachnoiditis by Taihei Go, Toshiyuki Tsutsui, Yasuaki Iida, Katsunori Fukutake, Ryoichi Fukano, Kosei Ishigaki, Kazuaki Tsuchiya, Hiroshi Takahashi

“…Transient disturbance of orientation appeared 7 days after onset. Small subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) was detected on head CT, and strict antihypertensive therapy was started. …”
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Jingui Shenqi Wan alleviates bone loss induced by primary osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoblast pyroptosis by Yuwangxuan Qian, Yihe Yu, Fan Yang, Qixing Liang, Dan Xu, Jiaxiang Chen, Xueqin Hu

“…Results JGSQW effectively alleviates the destruction of bone microstructure and the loss of bone mass caused by estrogen deficiency, an effect that appears to be mediated by promoting osteogenesis. …”
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Retracing the Cold Plasma Dispersion Law in Pulsar B0329+54: New Insights into Frequency-dependent Dispersion Measures by Shyam S. Sharma, Tetsuya Hashimoto, Tomotsugu Goto, Shotaro Yamasaki, Simon C.-C. Ho

“…Our observations reveal a distinct point in the pulse profile of PSR B0329+54 that appears to align remarkably well with the cold-plasma dispersion law, resulting in a unique measured DM across the entire frequency range. …”
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Thin-film heat-sensitive elements on the basis of semimetals for electromagnetic radiation receivers by Mikhail A. Kik, Ilya A. Golokolenov, Aleksandr S. Sigov, Anatoly A. Shilyaev, Vitaly V. Zavyalov, Sergey S. Verbitsky, Aleksey N. Tselebrovsky

“…The paper presents the generalized results of the authors’ work on the study of thin films of semimetals, which can be used in the development of universal electromagnetic radiation receivers. …”
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RNASeq analysis of drought-stressed guayule reveals the role of gene transcription for modulating rubber, resin, and carbohydrate synthesis by Chen Dong, Grisel Ponciano, Naxin Huo, Yong Gu, Daniel Ilut, Colleen McMahan

“…Finally, drought induced expression of fructan catabolism genes in guayule and significantly suppressed these fructan biosynthesis genes. It appears then, that in guayule cultivation, irrigation levels might be calibrated in such a regime to enable tunable accumulation of rubber, resin and fructan.…”
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Fat Reduction and Replacement in Dry-Cured Fermented Sausage by Using High Pressure Processing Meat as Fat Replacer and Olive Oil by Bolumar Tomas, Toepfl Stefan, Heinz Volker

“…The present paper describes the modification of the lipid fraction of dry-cured fermented sausage through fat reduction (35%) and fat replacement of animal fat with olive oil (up to 10%). …”
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