Corrosion behavior of NiTi alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion in relation to the formed passive films in Hank's solution by Yi-Fan Zhang, Liang-Yu Chen, Yong Liu, Hong-Yu Yang, Jin-Hua Peng, Chuanbo Zheng, Lina Zhang, Lai-Chang Zhang

“…The sample with the dominant B2 phase has a slower passive film formation rate and a higher corrosion rate than those with mixed B2/B19′ phases at the early film formation stage. As corrosion progresses, the passive films rapidly form within 24 h, followed by gradual degradation, represented by their varied charge transfer resistance. …”
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RISK FACTORS FOR IMPAIRED BONE DENSITY IN MALE PATIENTS UNDERWENT HEMODIALYSIS DUE TO CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE by Patritius Kelik Dwi Santo Ismoyo, Sugeng Yuwana

“…Purpose: The objective of this study is to assess the impairment of bone density in male patients underwent routine hemodialysis due to stage V CKD. Methods: Subjects in this cross sectional study were male patients underwent routine hemodialysis in Hemodialysis Unit Dr. …”
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Treatment-related mortality in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation: results of a meta-analysis of published trials by Cristina Gurizzan, Michela Cinquini, Lorenzo Legramandi, Carlo Resteghini, Marco Siano, Cristiana Bergamini, Luigi Lorini, Davide Smussi, Alberto Paderno, Lisa Licitra, Paolo Bossi

“…At meta-regression analysis, T stage and neutropenia grade >3 were potential predictors of higher TRD risk, both in univariate and multivariate analyses. …”
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Factors Predicting Renal Function Outcome after Augmentation Cystoplasty by Shahbaz Mehmood, Raouf Seyam, Sadia Firdous, Waleed Mohammad Altaweel

“…We concluded that AC is not the cause of progression to end-stage renal disease in patients with renal insufficiency.…”
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A systematic review of neurological symptoms and brain abnormalities in SARS-CoV-2 infections by Daniel Montoya, Jacobo Albert, Sarah Lopez-Martin

“…The majority of reports listed altered states of consciousness as a symptom appearing post-admission or during the scanning process. …”
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Bradykinin Type-2 Receptor Expression Correlates with Age and Is Subjected to Transcriptional Regulation by Inka Liesmaa, Naotaka Shiota, Jorma O. Kokkonen, Petri T. Kovanen, Ken A. Lindstedt

“…Accumulating work in experimental animals suggests that bradykinin (BK) exerts cardioprotective effects via bradykinin type-2 receptors (BK-2Rs). In human end-stage heart failure, BK-2Rs are significantly downregulated by mechanisms that have remained elusive. …”
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Survey and Identification of Fusarium Head Blight Pathogens of Wheat in the Western Cape Region of South Africa by Ali Al-Hashimi, Augustine Innalegwu Daniel, Omolola Aina, Morné Du Plessis, Marshall Keyster, Ashwil Klein

“…Disease severity was highest in the South coast regions of Swellendam (42.73%) and Caledon (38.00%), with the dough stage of wheat development showing the highest disease rate (0.3 in Swellendam and Caledon). …”
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A Model of High Latitude Ionospheric Convection Derived From SuperDARN EOF Model Data by M. M. Lam, R. M. Shore, G. Chisham, M. P. Freeman, A. Grocott, M.‐T. Walach, L. Orr

“…The model is developed using a solar cycle's worth (1997–2008 inclusive) of 5‐min resolution Empirical Orthogonal Function (EOF) patterns derived from Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) line‐of‐sight observations of the convection velocity across the high‐latitude northern hemisphere ionosphere. At key stages of development of the model, we use the percentage of explained variance P to see how well the model reproduces the EOF data. …”
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Optimum Configuration of Solar PV Topologies for DC Microgrid Connected to the Longhouse Communities in Sarawak, Malaysia by Mohd R. M. Sharip, Ahmed M. A. Haidar, Aaron C. Jimel

“…The existing AC power supply-based solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in these areas pose many problems, mainly owing to the stages of conversion, energy losses, and the quality of power transfer. …”
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Recurrent Thymic Carcinoma Treated With Median Sternotomy, Innominate Vein Replacement for Superior Vena Cava, and Iodide Implantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Zhong‐zheng Chen, Wen‐dong Qu, Xing‐shu Zhang, Yong‐xiang Song

“…Postoperative pathology confirmed a neuroendocrine carcinoma (G3), staged as Masaoka IVa. Despite aggressive surgery, the patient developed recurrent metastasis involving mediastinal lymph nodes and the superior vena cava. …”
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Evaluating non-utilization of deceased donor kidneys in Korea by Suhyun Oh, Keonhwa Kim, Omi Na, Juhyung Ha, Tai Yeon Koo, Jaeseok Yang

“…Abstract Considering the low deceased donation rates despite increasing rates of end-stage kidney disease in Asia, minimizing donor kidney discard is important. …”
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A Practical Methodology for Production Data Analysis in Carbonate Reservoirs Using New Decline Type Curves by Zhihao Jia, Linsong Cheng, Peng Wang, Suran Wang, Pin Jia

“…Carbonate reservoirs typically have complex pore structures, so the production wells typically have high production in the early production stage, but they decline rapidly. It is highly challenging to achieve accurate interpretation results. …”
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Differences and analogies in thyroid cancer discovered incidentally or by thyroid-related screening: a multicenter study by Laura Croce, Rosaria Maddalena Ruggeri, Camilla Virili, Carlo Cappelli, Marsida Teliti, Pietro Costa, Spyridon Chytiris, Antonio Nicocia, Francesca Coperchini, Maria Flavia Bagaglini, Flavia Magri, Alfredo Campennì, Mario Rotondi

“…No significant differences could be observed in terms of TC histotype, cancer size, extrathyroidal extension, lymph node metastases, AJCC staging or American Thyroid Association (ATA) risk stratification. …”
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Colostomy Takedown: Ischemic Complication following Anorectal Malformation Surgery by Wendy Jo Svetanoff, Justin Sobrino, Grace S. Mitchell, Rebecca M. Rentea

“…Anorectal malformations (ARM) are complex disorders that often require staged reconstructions. We present a case and imaging findings of a child who developed issues following colostomy closure due to segmental colonic ischemia. …”
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A Novel Integrated Fuzzy-Rough MCDM Model for Evaluation of Companies for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Nikolina Vojinović, Siniša Sremac, Dragan Zlatanović

“…In this way, a complex system is created which has a large number of participants and in which optimization should be performed at each stage from all the above aspects. The main goal of this paper is to create a novel Fuzzy-Rough MCDM (Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making) for the evaluation of companies engaged in the transport of dangerous goods. …”
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Identification of the AHP family reveals their critical response to cytokinin regulation during adventitious root formation in apple rootstock by Ke Li, Ke Li, Ke Li, Huan Li, Wei Ling Liang, Jing Ju Liu, Hui Yue Tian, Li Hu Wang, Li Hu Wang, Yan Hong Wei, Yan Hong Wei

“…Additionally, the expression characteristics of MdAHPs family members at key stages of AR formation and in different tissues were also examined with exogenous 6-BA and Lov treatments. …”
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Predictive Value of Obstetrical Doppler Parameters to Predict Oxidative Stress and Cord Blood PH in Newborn Infants by Vakkas Korkmaz, Alptekin Tosun, Enis Özkaya, Dilek Menekşe Beşer, Tuncay Küçüközkan, Fadıl Kara

“… OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the clinical value of obstetrical Doppler performed at early stages of active labor in predicting oxidative stress and cord blood pH in neonates. …”
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Work Breakdown Structures Vs. Business Processes: An Investigation of Appropriate Method For Identifying The Number of Risks by Martdian Ratna Sari, Ronny Kountur, Bram Manuel, Adura Ahmad

“…Background: Risk identification is a critical first step in the risk management process, laying the groundwork for subsequent stages like analysis, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. …”
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IMPACTS OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT: THE CASE OF GHANA by Simon Ofori AMETEPEY, Samuel Kwame ANSAH

“…Even though the construction period is comparatively shorter in relation to the other stages of a building’s life, it has diverse significant impacts on the environment. …”
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Monetary‐Fiscal Interactions and the Problem of Outdated Commitments: Eurozone Crisis Versus Covid‐19 by Sebastian Diessner, Philipp Genschel

“…In juxtaposition to the grand theories of neo-functionalism and liberal intergovernmentalism, we argue that EU institutions serve not only to tie the member states to policy commitments but also to untie them from previous policy commitments that have become outdated and harmful. …”
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