Effects of Saline Solutions on the Desiccation Cracking and Shrinkage Behavior of Gaomiaozi Bentonite by Long Tan, Penglin Zheng, Qingbing Liu

“…Bentonite, when used as buffer/backfill material in the deep disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW), could undergo desiccation shrinkage or even cracking due to the heat released from HLW, impairing the efficiency of the barrier system. …”
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Preventive diagnosis of high blood pressure using the atrial fold by Misleidy Estevez Rubido, Marta Ferriol Rodriguez, Mariela del Carmen Morales Okata, Neisy Oropesa Nerey, Orlays Fontaine Cordero, Liudmila Valentina Cordovés Kleitman

“…<br /><strong>Results</strong>: the 50-59 years age group, male sex and black skin color prevailed. Deep auricular folds occurred most frequently (62.7%). …”
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Frugivore Traits Predict Plant–Frugivore Interactions Using Generalized Joint Attribute Modeling by Laurel R. Yohe, Leith B. Leiser‐Miller, Zofia A. Kaliszewska, Susan R. Whitehead, Sharlene E. Santana, Liliana M. Dávalos

“…To address these knowledge gaps, we assess the presence of reciprocal trait matching for the mutualistic ecological network comprising of Carollia bats that feed on and disperse Piper seeds. We used generalized joint attribute modeling (GJAM), a Bayesian modeling approach that simultaneously accounts for multiple sources of variance across trait types. …”
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Constraints on Relativistic Jets from the Fast X-Ray Transient 210423 Using Prompt Radio Follow-up Observations by Dina Ibrahimzade, R. Margutti, J. S. Bright, P. Blanchard, K. Paterson, D. Lin, H. Sears, A. Polzin, I. Andreoni, G. Schroeder, K. D. Alexander, E. Berger, D. L. Coppejans, A. Hajela, J. Irwin, T. Laskar, B. D. Metzger, J. C. Rastinejad, L. Rhodes

“…This is at least partially a consequence of limited multiwavelength follow-up of this class of transients in real time. Here we present deep optical ( g - and i -band) photometry with Keck, and prompt radio observations with the Very Large Array of FXT 210423 obtained at δ t ≈ 14–36 days since the X-ray trigger. …”
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Russian Non-Bolshevik Diplomacy and the Issue of International Recognition of the White Movement in 1918-1920 by E. M. Mironova

“…The article traces the evolving discourse of career diplomats considering this issue at different stages of the civil war. It shows their deep patriotism, professionalism, and persistency in carrying out the task. …”
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Neural Plasticity Associated with Hippocampal PKA-CREB and NMDA Signaling Is Involved in the Antidepressant Effect of Repeated Low Dose of Yueju Pill on Chronic Mouse Model of Lear... by Zhilu Zou, Yin Chen, Qinqin Shen, Xiaoyan Guo, Yuxuan Zhang, Gang Chen

“…We showed that a single low dose of Yueju demonstrated antidepressant effects in tests of tail suspension, forced swim, and novelty-suppressed feeding. A chronic learned helplessness (LH) protocol resulted in a long-term depressive-like condition. …”
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Application of computational modeling to the kinetics of precipitation of aluminum nitride in steels by e Silva Costa A., Nakamura L., Rizzo F.

“…Furthermore, the impact of the use of different sources of data on steel processing development is discussed and the need for further studies highlighted.…”
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La traductologie canadienne : ancrage européen, tropisme anglo-américain by Annie Brisset

“…By setting itself in the descriptive, target-oriented paradigm (Tel Aviv-Louvain school of thought), it broke away from the hermeneutic-poetic paradigm epitomized by Meschonnic. Feeding upon French Theory (Bourdieu, Derrida, Foucault) and Cultural Studies (Bhabha, Spivak), the main underpinnings of American postcolonialist scholarship, it aggregated around cross-cultural objects of study, with the concept of translation now extending to the interaction of cultures. …”
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Unlocking Patient Resistance to AI in Healthcare: A Psychological Exploration by Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih, Asma Chaibi, Riadh Brini, Tamer Mohamed Abdelghani Ibrahim

“…Precisely, patients who prefer personal interaction, feel dependent on AI, or are skeptical of AI’s promises are more likely to resist its adoption. …”
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UNIVERSITY EDUCATION OF SPECIALISTS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AS A WAY OF PASSING CULTURAL CODE by I. M. Shepeleva

“…Holistic approach to studying a foreign language as an integral part of the culture, alongside with other humanitarian and social disciplines, involves a deep insight into core mental and spiritual values of the society. …”
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Experimental Study on the Influence of Borehole Angles on Fracture Grouting in Limestone Aquifers by Jianbo Li, Yanchun Xu

“…However, the effect of grouting on deep-buried aquifers is difficult to evaluate. Therefore, the experimental means in this paper are used to study the fracture grouting effect under the influence of borehole angles. …”
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Mid-trimester resolution of marked dextroposition of the fetal heart preceding regression of extensive left fetal lung lesion consisting of hybrid congenital pulmonary airway malfo... by David M. Sherer, MD, Ida Dhanuka, MD, Kayla Schacher, MD, Hubert Rodriguez-Tejada, MD, Aleksandra Zigalo, RDMS, Mila Kheyman, RDMS, Harry Zinn, MD, Fancisca T. Velcek, MD, Mudar Dalloul, MD

“…Neonatal CT angiography demonstrated CPAM of the left lower lobe. In addition, a feeding vessel was seen emanating directly from the thoracic aorta, indicating an intralobar brochopulmonary sequestration (BPS) component of the left lung lesion, consistent with a hybrid lung lesion (CPAM and intralobar BPS). …”
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Older people at risk in times of pandemic? A qualitative study of coping narratives that support resilience in older people by Lucía Pérez Sánchez, Beatriz Guadalupe Maza Pérez, Guiana Fernández De Lara López

“…Results: It was identified that the participating older adults have sufficient psycho-emotional coping resources, due to the efficacy of the regulation of the feelings experienced. However, it is still influenced by the social perception of stereotypes and stigmatization. …”
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A forestry investigation: Exploring factors behind improved tree species classification using bark images by Gokul Kottilapurath Surendran, Deekshitha, Martin Lukac, Martin Lukac, Jozef Vybostok, Martin Mokros

“…This study investigates why researchers often focus on segment-specific bark images for tree species classification via deep neural networks rather than large or entire tree images. …”
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Dynamics of salt intrusion in complex estuarine networks: an idealised model applied to the Rhine–Meuse Delta by B. Biemond, W. M. Kranenburg, W. M. Kranenburg, Y. Huismans, Y. Huismans, H. E. de Swart, H. A. Dijkstra

“…Quantification of tidally averaged salt transport components shows that transport related to exchange flow is dominant in the seaward, deep parts of the network, but tidal dispersion is dominant in shallower channels further inland. …”
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Internet of things enabled smart agriculture: Current status, latest advancements, challenges and countermeasures by Navod Neranjan Thilakarathne, Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar, Pg Emeroylariffion Abas, Hayati Yassin

“…Owing to the ever-increasing world population, estimated at 7.9 billion in 2022, feeding this number of people has become a concern due to the current rate of agricultural food production subjected to various reasons. …”
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Identifying the key components of social support for patients living with type 2 diabetes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of type 2 diabetes social support in... by Reda Madroumi, Lisa Newson, Frederick Kanayo Umeh, Helen Poole, Andrew Jones

“…The number of T2D cases is expected to keep rising during the next decade. Committing to the treatment to manage this condition makes participants feel a burden of emotions making them require emotional support from caregivers or close ones. …”
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Self-assessment of Readiness and Equipment of Dental Clinics for Managing Medical Emergencies in the Republic of Croatia by Bruno Špiljak, Maja Firić, Miroslav Sikora, Vlaho Brailo

“…This study aimed to evaluate how well dentists in Croatia feel prepared to manage MEs and how well their clinics are equipped with necessary drugs and equipment. …”
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Severe Disfiguring Scalp and Facial Oedema due to Henoch–Schönlein Purpura in a Child by Visvalingam Arunath, Arjuna Salinda Athapathu, Thabitha Jebaseeli Hoole, Heshan Aruppala, Asanka Rathnasri, Randula Ranawaka, Sachith Mettananda

“…His blood pressure was above the 99th percentile, and he had exaggerated deep tendon reflexes and extensor plantar responses. …”
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Comparison of Fully Convolutional Networks and U-Net for Optic Disc and Optic Cup Segmentation by Jin Zixiao

“…This work presents the contribution of the deep learning models in improving glaucoma screening and therefore helping in avoiding blindness.…”
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