E-Cigarette Quality Control: Impurity and Nicotine Level Analysis in Electronic Cigarette Refill Liquids by Ismail Bennani, Madiha Alami Chentoufi, Miloud El Karbane, Amine Cheikh, Mustapha Bouatia

“…For statistical analysis, we used Student’s t-test for a single sample in order to analyze the relative differences between nicotine quantity reported in the product and the one measured during our experiment. Finally, we used linear regression test to determine the relationship between the nicotine level accuracy on the packaging and the level of toxic impurities in the products. …”
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Analysis of a novel method for finding solutions of interval game problems via fuzzy approaches by Monika Bisht, Shivam Rawat, Junaid Ahmed

“…The game values for these examples are also obtained using methods presented by other researchers in the literature, and comparisons with these methods are made, highlighting the limitations of the methods in the existing literature and significance of the presented method. Finally, conclusions with shortcomings and future scope of research based on the paper are described.…”
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Combined effects of landscape composition and pesticide use on herbivore and pollinator functions in smallholder farms by Quentin Struelens, Diego Mina, Olivier Dangles

“…The study also provides new information on understudied Andean lupine’s pests and pollinators, whose application for small farmers is discussed. Finally, we hypothesize that peculiarities of tropical smallholder cropping systems and landscapes could explain the non-significant landscape effects on insect-based processes, which calls for more research in places outside the well-studied temperate region. …”
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Recovery of pure lithium phosphate from sulfuric acid leaching solutions of spent LiFePO4 batteries by solvent extraction and chemical precipitation by Chen J., Tran T. T., Lee M. S.

“…The loaded Fe(III) was successfully separated by four steps of cross-current stripping with 50% (v/v) aqua regia solution. Finally, most Li(I) was recovered by precipitation of lithium phosphate from the iron-free raffinate by maintaining the pH of the solution at 11 and the temperature at 95 °C for 30 min. …”
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Local and Systemic IKKε and NF-κB Signaling Associated with Sjögren’s Syndrome Immunopathogenesis by Weiqian Chen, Jin Lin, Heng Cao, Danyi Xu, Bei Xu, Liqin Xu, Lihuan Yue, Chuanyin Sun, Guolin Wu, Wenbin Qian

“…The inhibitor of κB (IκB) kinase (IKK) family such as IKKα, IKKβ, IKKγ, and IKKε, is required for this signaling. …”
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An Improved Multiobjective Quantum-Behaved Particle Swarm Optimization Based on Double Search Strategy and Circular Transposon Mechanism by Fei Han, Yu-Wen-Tian Sun, Qing-Hua Ling

“…The proposed algorithm could generate a set of more accurate and well-distributed solutions compared to the traditional MOPSO. Finally, the experiments on a set of benchmark test functions have verified that the proposed algorithm has better convergence performance than some state-of-the-art multiobjective optimization algorithms.…”
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Can the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases be predicted more accurately by including lifestyle data? An exploratory study for data-driven prediction of COVID-19 cases in metropolit... by Sungwook Jung

“…Methods We included taking public transportation, watching a movie at the cinema, and accommodation at a motel in the lifestyle data. Finally, a ‘lifestyle addition’ set was constructed that added lifestyle data to the number of past confirmed cases and search term frequency data. …”
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Fisher Discriminant Analysis for Extracting Interpretable Phenological Information From Multivariate Time Series Data by Conor T. Doherty, Meagan S. Mauter

“…We also find that FDA-based approaches have lower RMSE than RF in all configurations. Finally, we interpret FDA coefficients for individual measurements sensitive to vegetation density, land surface temperature, and soil moisture by relating them to physical mechanisms indicative of earlier or later planting.…”
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Suspended Particulates Concentration (PM10) under Unstable Atmospheric Conditions over Subtropical Urban Area (Qena, Egypt) by M. El-Nouby Adam

“…In addition, the effect of weather elements (air temperature, humidity and wind) on the concentration of PM10 was determined. …”
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Regulation of reactive oxygen species and the role of mitochondrial apoptotic-related genes in rheumatoid arthritis by Conghui Gao, Chengqiang Zhang, Lixing Wen, Gailian Zhang, Xiaoping Liu, Jie Wang, Luping Cui, Rui Li, Tingting Nie, Jiaoniu Duan, Yingying Guo

“…Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), regulatory network, and drug prediction explored biomarker mechanisms. Finally, key cells analysis included clustering, type annotation, pseudo-temporal study, and interaction, focusing on validated biomarker expression in those cells. …”
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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE STUDIES ON THE GOD IMAGE IN THE SAMPLE OF TÜRKİYE by Özlem Güler Aydın

“…Despite the insights from the review of 55 studies, the diversity of examined variables necessitates more extensive research to draw general conclusions for each variable within the Turkish sample. Finally, fields requiring further investigation were also identified.…”
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Dynamic Reliability Design of Multicomponent Structure with Improved Weighted Regression Distributed Collaborative Surrogate Model Method by Xiao-Wei Dong, Wei-Kai Li, Chun-Yan Zhu, Chang-Hai Chen, Cheng Lu, Shu-Juan Yi

“…The method is then mathematically modeled by adopting the efficient samples selected based on the improved weighted regression method. Finally, the radial deformation dynamic probabilistic analysis of an aeroengine turbine blisk assembled by blade and disk is accomplished, in respect of the IWRDCSMM, fluid-thermal-structure interaction, and the randomness of input parameters within the time domain [0, T]. …”
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Global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification for a mathematical model of dry anaerobic digestion in plug-flow reactors by Daniele Bernardo Panaro, Andrea Trucchia, Vincenzo Luongo, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo

“…The obtained Sobol' indices allowed to perform the quantitative global sensitivity analysis. Finally, the uncertainty quantification results led to the definition of the probability density function related to the investigated quantity of interest. …”
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Host-microbe computational proteomic landscape in oral cancer revealed key functional and metabolic pathways between Fusobacterium nucleatum and cancer progression by Camila Paz Muñoz-Grez, Mabel Angélica Vidal, Tamara Beatriz Rojas, Luciano Esteban Ferrada, Felipe Andrés Zuñiga, Agustin Andrés Vera, Sergio Andrés Sanhueza, Romina Andrea Quiroga, Camilo Daniel Cabrera, Barbara Evelyn Antilef, Ricardo Andrés Cartes, Milovan Paolo Acevedo, Marco Andrés Fraga, Pedro Felipe Alarcón-Zapata, Mauricio Alejandro Hernández, Alexis Marcelo Salas-Burgos, Francisco Tapia-Belmonte, Milly Loreto Yáñez, Erick Marcelo Riquelme, Wilfredo Alejandro González, Cesar Andrés Rivera, Angel Alejandro Oñate, Liliana Ivonne Lamperti, Estefanía Nova-Lamperti

“…In fact, we observed that F. nucleatum modulates the cystine/glutamate antiporter in an OSCC cell line by increasing SLC7A11 expression, promoting L-glutamate efflux and favoring bacterial infection. Finally, our results showed that F. nucleatum and its metabolic derivates promote tumor spheroids growth, spheroids-derived cell detachment, epithelial-mesenchymal transition and Galectin-9 upregulation. …”
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Analysis of Visible Light Communication Link’s Performance in Fire Smoke Environment by Yu-Feng Yang, Kang-Kang Chang, Ying Ci

“…Firstly, the variation of background light noise caused by sunlight during a day was analyzed, then signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and bit error rate (BER) of the visible light communication link in fire smoke environment with different visibility were calculated, and finally, the variation of received power with the angle β between the LED optical axis and the communication link (from LED to receiver) was analyzed. …”
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Risk Factors Associated With Pediatric Asthma Hospitalization: A Retrospective Case-Control Study by Lucy Grace de los Angeles Luna Muñoz, Silvia Ursula Revoredo Llanos, Karina Ordaya-Gonzales, Liliana Arriola-Montenegro, Andres Chaponan-Lavalle, Jose Arriola-Montenegro

“…The frequency distribution will be calculated, the Chi-square statistical test will be used, the odds ratio will be obtained and the 95% confidence interval will be calculated; finally, a multivariate analysis will be performed by means of logistic regression to determine whether the influence of other variables generates a greater risk of developing asthma in children. …”
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Effects of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Selective Laser Melting 316L Stainless Steel by Jingfa Lei, Yongsheng Ge, Tao Liu, Zhan Wei

“…After solution treatment, its cellular crystal disappeared and dislocation density dropped dramatically, resulting in a sharp decrease in yield strength. Finally, this research can provide a theoretical reference for broadening the practical application of SLM 316L material parts.…”
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Design Optimization of an Integrated E-Type Multilink Suspension Wheel-Side Drive System and Improvement of Vehicle Ride Comfort by Wen Lu, Wenbo Li, Xinbo Chen

“…Then, a lightweight design of the gears’ reducer was performed. Finally, the specific structural design and strength verification of the key components of the designed system were conducted. …”
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Exploration of the shared diagnostic genes and molecular mechanism between obesity and atherosclerosis via bioinformatic analysis by Wenrong An, Kegong Tang, Juan Liu, Wenfei Zheng, Guoxia Li, Yunsheng Xu

“…Additionally, higher immune cell infiltration expression was found in both diseases and strongly linked to the diagnostic genes. Finally, we constructed the TF-gene and miRNA-gene networks. …”
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Multiomics characterization of breast angiosarcoma from an Asian cohort reveals enrichment for angiogenesis signaling pathway and tumor-infiltrating macrophages by Tun Kiat Ko, Zexi Guo, Bavani Kannan, Boon Yee Lim, Jing Yi Lee, Zhimei Li, Elizabeth Chun Yong Lee, Bin Tean Teh, Bin Tean Teh, Jason Yongsheng Chan, Jason Yongsheng Chan, Jason Yongsheng Chan

“…These genes were functionally annotated and were enriched in cancer-related pathways such as regulation of cell differentiation, VEGFR and receptor tyrosine kinases signaling pathways. By NanoString gene expression profiling, ASB, compared to AS-HN, were enriched for angiogenesis, notch signaling and metastasis-associated matrix remodeling pathways. …”
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