Occult metastases and survival of lung cancer by clinical diagnosis and CT screening: A simulation study. by Xing Chen, Ghulam Muhammad Kanhar, Songli Hu, Chaomin Wu, Guanqun Chao, Mengqi Jing, Fengjiang Zhang, Millennia Young, Marek Kimmel, Liying Chen, Olga Y Gorlova

“…In a comparative analysis of two simulated groups of individuals: (1) clinically diagnosed (2) diagnosed by screening with a varying screening frequency (quarterly, biannual, annual and biennial), it was estimated that, once the screening intervals become shorter, substantially more cancers are found, but at an expense of a higher radiation exposure. …”
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Mobiliser des partenaires pour lutter contre le VIH/sida : les risques de la démobilisation institutionnelle en cas d’épidémie faible et concentrée. Le cas du programme Amali au Ma... by David Goeury

“…Despite the positive effects among beneficiaries, operators specialized in development (NGO and social development agency) are struggling to become involved on a long-term basis with particularly vulnerable and, above all, highly stigmatized people (male and female survival sex workers; men who have sex with men). …”
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The Struggle to Defend Minority Rights: The Role of Islamic Religious Counselor in the Realization of Religious Freedom by Syamsul Rijal, Harjoni Desky, Ermy Azziaty Rozali, Taslim H. M. Yasin

“…On the other hand, the relationship between minority and majority groups in Indonesia continues to change over time, and this dynamic becomes a locus of control for the authorities. The government never ignores this problem. …”
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A Literature Review of Virtual Reality Exergames for Older Adults: Enhancing Physical, Cognitive, and Social Health by Xiacheng Song, Nazlena Mohamad Ali, Mohamad Hidir Mhd Salim, Muhammad Yudhi Rezaldi

“…Virtual reality (VR) sports games are increasingly becoming important tools for enhancing cognitive and physical health among older adults. …”
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Design of circulating temperature control system for rubber and plastic industry based on mechatronics by Hexun Cao, Weiming Liu

“…IntroductionIn the modern rubber and plastics industry, temperature control becomes a key factor affecting product quality and production efficiency. …”
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Construction Time of Three Wall Types Made of Locally Sourced Materials: A Comparative Study by Wojciech Drozd, Agnieszka Leśniak, Sebastian Zaworski

“…The paper presents a comparative study of three walls made of available materials used locally, which can be classified as biosourced materials, in terms of construction time. The comparison of times necessary to make 1 m2 of the wall allows us to decide which building technology is more advantageous in terms of the construction duration. …”
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The sex ratio and testosterone levels in tilapia immersed in different doses of 17α-methyltestosterone by Muhammad Zairin Junior, Muhammad Restya Naufal, Mia Setiawati, Dian Hardianto, , Alimuddin

“…Testosterone level in the body of MT-treated fish becomes the same to the control of less than one month post immersion…”
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Une analyse de la démultiplication des éthos dit et montré dans le discours du Bourget de François Hollande raconté par Laurent Binet by Alain RABATEL

“…This dissociation, which underlines the process of co-construction of the ethos, becomes even more complex if the addressees are taken into account, that appropriate this ethos, especially given the fact that the latter is built on shared values. …”
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Research on Optimal Design of Pressure Relief Blasting Parameters of Middle Rock Pillar in Near Vertical Coal Seam by Yadi Wang, Shiqi Yu, Hai Rong, Liting Pan

“…The practical engineering application results of the combination are tested by downhole transient electromagnetic detection (TEM), and it is found that the pressure relief effect is obvious. …”
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Sociocybernetics and autopoiesis by Sonja Verwey

“… Contemporary debates in social disciplines are making increasing reference to theoretical concepts such as sociocybernetics and autopoiesis (Bailey, 1983, 1997, 2001; Bopry, 2007, Brier, 2005; Geyer, 1994, 1995, 2003; Glanville, 2004; Goldspink, 2001; Hernes & Bakken, 2003; Krippendorff, 1996; Letiche, 2007; Luhmann, 1996; Mingers, 2002b; Morgan, 1998; Scott, 1996, 2001b, 2003; Smith & Higgins, 2003; Umpleby, 2005; Van der Zouwen, 1997; Von Foerster, 2003; Von Glasersfeld, 1996). It becomes apparent from these debates that certain paradigm shifts are imminent not so much as a result of new knowledge, but rather as a result of new metaphors that present alternative perspectives for interdisciplinary corroboration. …”
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Analysis of Digital Marketing 4C in Convection MSMEs in the Era of Society 5.0 by Gian Riksa Wibawa, Arif Arif, Muhammad Irsal Muharrom, Luviany Kastury, Andra Kharuna Pratama, Sofie Aulia, Febi Ferbianti

“…In terms of conversation, these MSME convection actors have responded quickly in answering questions from potential consumers. …”
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The Wandering Character in the Coen Brothers’ Films: When the Southern Gothic Meets the Western by Julie Assouly

“…Focusing on an analysis of the Coen brothers’ Western/Southern films through the critical tool of the wandering character, this article will seek to emphasize the possible parallels that can be drawn between Southern and Western cultures, in literature and cinema, arguing that the Gothic roots of the wandering character were transferred from European literature to American Western and Southern literatures and popular culture, thus becoming essential to the generic hybridization pervading the Coens’ filmography.…”
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Autoregulation of the glial gene reversed polarity in Drosophila by Jamie L. Wood, Saroj Nepal, Bradley W. Jones

“…Abstract During development, cells of the nervous system begin as unspecified precursors and proceed along one of two developmental paths to become either neurons or glia. Work in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster has established the role of the transcription factor Glial cells missing (Gcm) in directing neuronal precursor cells to assume a glial cell fate. …”
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The Prospects of Russia and India Jointly Leading a New Non-Aligned Movement by A. Korybko, V. M. Morozov

“…Nearly a dozen articles and reports by Russian experts were analyzed, resulting in the conclusion that the proposal is a promising one but requires much more research into its challenges and opportunities in order to become more than just a proposed concept. In the event that any tangible progress is made on it, however, it must be done so extremely carefully in order for China not to misunderstand its intentions.…”
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Experimental and analytical study on axial behaviour of square corrugated concrete filled single and double skin tube stub columns by Aya Mohsen Handousa, Mohamed Abdellatief, Fikry Abdo Salem, Nabil Mahmoud, Mohamed Ghannam

“…Abstract Concrete-filled double-skin steel tubular (CFDST) columns have become widely utilized in building construction and bridges, thanks to their exceptional structural capabilities. …”
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Study of some virulence genes from uropathogenic Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in Wasit Province, Iraq by Rana H. Raheema, Sabaa Hilal Hadi, Zainab Adil Ghani Chabuck

“…Abstract Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are the most common causes of nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs), and in recent years, these bacteria have become significantly more resistant to antibiotics. …”
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Reconstruction of gene regulatory networks from single cell transcriptomic data by M. A. Rybakov, N. A. Omelyanchuk, E. V. Zemlyanskaya

“…In particular, it has become possible to reconstruct GRNs for individual cell types and for various cell states. …”
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Classification, Processing Procedures, and Market Demand of Chinese Biscuits and the Breeding of Special Wheat for Biscuit Making by Xin Hu, Lejia Hu, Jing Zheng, Junkang Rong

“…Biscuit, as a kind of convenience food, becomes a consumer’s leisure snack due to its characteristics such as low processing cost, easy-to-carry and convenient-to-eat traits, long shelf life, diverse varieties, and rich tastes, which have attracted more and more people. …”
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Screening for Incidence and Effect of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in College-Aged Athletes by Charles J Salvo, Ashlie Crewe, Dillon Estes, Jessica Kroboth, Celia Yost

“…# Background Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs when muscles of the pelvic floor become weakened, impaired, or experience tension leading to a variety of complications. …”
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Determinants of construction project delay and its effect on project beneficiaries: evidence from the Gurage Zone, Ethiopia by Endalkachew Kabtamu Mekonen, Tasew Shedaga, Matiyos Sahle

“…In Ethiopia in general, and the Gurage zone in particular, project delays have become a significant problem that needs a careful investigation of its root causes and effective policy responses. …”
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