Exploratory Network Meta Regression Analysis of Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Fails to Identify Any Interactions with Treatment Effect. by Sarah Batson, Alex Sutton, Keith Abrams

“…The approach and methods presented have potentially wide applications within any indication as to highlight the potential benefit of extending decision problems to include additional comparators outside of those of primary interest to allow for the exploration of heterogeneity.…”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Fe3O4/Zeolite NaA Nanocomposite for the Adsorption Removal of Methylene Blue Potential in Wastewater Treatment by Ngoc Bich Thi Tran, Ngoc Bich Duong, Ngoc Long Le

“…In this research, the magnetic Fe3O4/zeolite NaA nanocomposite (Fe3O4/ZA), Fe3O4 nanoparticles, and zeolite NaA have been synthesized by facile hydrothermal methods for adsorption removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution. …”
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Influence of surfactant type on the microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties of phenolic foams by Mohammad Hamid Shadnia, Sajad Rasouli, Mohammad Fasihi

“…A higher level of polarity in SLES270 caused better micelle production and then better bubble formation, followed by the bubble coalition.…”
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Effects of biochar on the chemical properties of soils and the volume of wood in a plantation of Acacia mangium Willd in the Colombian Orinoquía (highlands) by Giovanni Reyes-Moreno, Aquiles Enrique Darghan, Carlos Rivera-Moreno

“…Purpose: Exploring alternatives to mitigate soil degradation has been gaining importance in recent years. Biochar promises to improve properties such as soil fertility and soil conditioning. …”
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Does insulin resistance contribute to the ‘unbrowning’ of brown adipose tissue? by Orien L. Tulp

“…Indeed, Laurberg et al. noted that small differences in thyroid function alone have been associated with up to 5 kg difference in body weight.1 Some patients may also experience symptoms of being overly sensitive to dietary carbohydrates, but even after careful monitoring of the types and amounts of carbohydrates consumed, may still often harbor lingering weight control issues but which fall well short of that required for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome…”
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Pascal Grouiez, Les stratégies des communautés et la régulation sectorielle et territoriale des configurations productives : le cas de l’agroalimentaire russe by Pascal Grouiez

“…However, these strategies helps to maintain large corporate farms, which should not be compatible with the market (because of the economies of scale). This way, Russian agriculture became heterogeneous, while the reforms should have mainly helped only the emergence of small farms. …”
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Impact of Orthognathic Surgery on Quality of Life in Patients with Dentofacial Deformities by Faezeh Eslamipour, Arash Najimi, Azade Tadayonfard, Zeinab Azamian

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Physical and mathematical model of working process of the Hartmann–Sprenger tube by V. I. Kuznetsov, V. V. Makarov

“…The mechanism of energy transfer from the incoming flow to the flow entering the dead-end cavity has been determined. The proof of the influence of viscosity and shear stresses on the occurrence of transfer of kinetic energy from the incident flow to the flow entering the dead-end cavity is given. …”
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Identification of WDR74 and TNFRSF12A as biomarkers for early osteoarthritis using machine learning and immunohistochemistry by Yiwei Chen, Yiwei Chen, Jiali Lin, Detong Shi, Yu Miao, Yu Miao, Feng Xue, Feng Xue, Kexin Liu, Kexin Liu, Xiaotao Wang, Changqing Zhang, Changqing Zhang

“…In addition, we explored the relationship between core URGs and immune processes. The ChEA3 database was utilized to predict the transcription factors regulated by core ubiquitination-related genes. …”
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy with fundoplication (POEM-F) for achalasia: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Harishankar Gopakumar, Eugene Annor, Ishaan Vohra, Iman Andalib, Amy Tyberg, Avik Sarkar, Haroon Shahid, Mine Carames, Juan Carlos Carames, Giovanna Porfilio Gularte, Abed Al-Lehibi, Resheed Alkhiari, Amol Bapaye, Carlos Robles-Medranda, Michel Kahaleh

“…It appears to offer clinical benefit in mitigating post-POEM GER. However, further standardization for evaluating clinically significant post-POEM GER and long-term benefit of POEM-F is warranted. …”
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OPTIMUM DESIGN AND RAPID PROTOTYPING OF MECHANICSM BASED ON CAD/CAE SYSTEM AND FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY by Thanh-Hung Ly, Thi-Than Chau, H Tho Nguyen, Thanh-Long Le, Vu-Anh-Duy Nguyen

“…These properties are extermely important and criteria need to be obtained in many field of aerospace, automotive, ship and other industries, etc. Besides, the optimization of product mass will save the materials and bring significant benefits for manufacturers and improve the environment. …”
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Genomic characterization and evolutionary analysis of a Getah virus variant from piglets in central China by Zhenhua Guo, Yao Jiang, Peng Li, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang, Gaiping Zhang

“…IntroductionAs a re-emerging mosquito-borne virus, Getah virus (GETV) has been found in more than 10 countries surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and shows a broadly host tropism, raising concerns for the potential risk to public health. …”
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L’essor et le déclin de la stratégie économique keynésienne – structuraliste au Mexique by Julio López G.

“…He then considers the relationship between economics and politics during the “miracle” period as much as in the following years, arguing that fast and stable growth also served as material support for an alliance between the upper classes and the political bureaucracy. …”
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Longest Known Survivor With HeartMate II Continuous‐Flow Left Ventricular Assist System—A Case Report of the 16‐Year Success Story by Yamane Chawa, Mhd Baraa Habib, Ammar Chapra, Salah Elbdri

“…ABSTRACT Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have been used as a bridge to transplantation in patients with advanced heart failure. …”
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Surgical treatment of left ventricular aneurysm of posterior basal localization by V.I. Ursulenko, О.K. Gogaeva, L.V. Jacob, M.L. Rudenko, N.M. Verich

“…Among 11 thousands consecutive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgeries on the beating heart performed in 2000–2015, there were 136 with posterior basal aneurysm. …”
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Kinetic investigations of oxidative roasting and afterwards leaching of copper-lead matte by Minić Duško, Petković Desimir, Štrbac N., Mihajlović Ivan, Živković Živan D.

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Video Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation: A Consideration for Manual In-Line Stabilization Without Cervical Collar Versus Full Immobilization by Aramvanitch K, Leela-Amornsin S, Tienpratarn W, Nuanprom P, Aussavanodom S, Yuksen C, Boonsri S, Boonjarus N, Sanepim S

“…Baseline characteristics showed no difference between both groups. The success rate of VL intubation showed no difference between the full immobilization group and the MILS without a cervical hard collar group (28 [100%] vs 28 [100%]; 24 [85.71%] vs 27 [96.43%] on first attempt; 4 [14.29%] vs 1 [3.57%] on second attempt; p-value 0.352). …”
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An IEC61850 communication model for network devices in smart substation by Feng DENG, Siyuan HE, Gaofeng ZHAO

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Screening of Probiotics Derived from Chopped Chili and Its Application in Fermented Chopped Chili by Qian YANG, Luyao XIAO, Xuhong BAI, Yufang TIAN, Wei LI

“…Therefore, the chopped chili fermented with a combination of L. plantarum JEB2 and L. brevis JEB7 was beneficial to reduce the irritancy, improve the product flavor, safety and health-promoting properties, which was expected to be further developed as fermentation starters for the production of fermented products.…”
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Improved Powder Equivalence Model for the Mix Design of Self-Compacting Concrete with Fly Ash and Limestone Powder by Jingbin Zhang, Miao Lv, Xuehui An, Dejian Shen, Xinyi He, Ding Nie

“…The equivalent SCP zone cohered better with the SCC zone than the former SCP zone, which could guide the quick mix design of SCC without SCC premix tests.…”
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