Bacteria--phagocyte dynamics,axiomatic modelling and mass-action kinetics by Roy Malka, Vered Rom-Kedar

“…It is shown that other commonly used models that do not belong to this class may miss important features that are associated with the limited growth curve of thebacteria (prey) and the saturationassociated with the phagocytosis (predator kill) term. …”
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Pathological Roles of Neutrophil-Mediated Inflammation in Asthma and Its Potential for Therapy as a Target by Han Gao, Songmin Ying, Yuanrong Dai

“…It is caused by dysfunction of various types of cells, as well as cellular components, and is characterized by recruitment of inflammatory cells, bronchial hyperreactivity, mucus production, and airway remodelling and narrowing. It has commonly been considered that airway inflammation is caused by the Th2 immune response, or eosinophilia, which is a hallmark of bronchial asthma pathogenesis. …”
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Stubby-Root Nematode, Trichodorus obtusus Cobb (Nematoda: Adenophorea: Triplonchida: Diphtherophorina: Trichodoridea: Trichodoridae) by William T. Crow

“… Nematodes in the family Trichodoridae (Thorne, 1935) Siddiqi, 1961, are commonly called "stubby-root" nematodes, because feeding by these nematodes can cause a stunted or "stubby" appearing root system. …”
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DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF THE LAYERING ORDER OF 2024 ALUMINUM ALLOY THIN PLATES AGAINST THE BIRD STRIKE by YUAN JiaJun

“…In the aerospace sector,foreign object damage（ FOD） is a serious threat to the normal operation of aircraft and aviation security and bird strike damage is the most common. Based on AUTODYN finite element software,a bird bullet SPH model and a Lagrange model of 2024 aerospace aluminum alloy target are built to study the dynamic response and damage characteristic of aircraft envelope when subjected by bird strike. …”
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Residential special schooling: the inclusive option! by Robin Jackson

“…Culham and Nind (2003) have argued that normalisation and inclusion are guiding philosophies which have a common end but radically different approaches to attaining that end. …”

Normalized Transillumination of Fluorescent Proteins in Small Animals by Giannis Zacharakis, Helen Shih, Jorge Ripoll, Ralph Weissleder, Vasilis Ntziachristos

“…We demonstrate significant imaging improvements over epi-illumination imaging, as commonly applied today. Of particular importance is the significant betterment in contrast achieved, due to minimization of the influence of autofluorescence and the enhancement of depth sensitivity compared to epi-illumination imaging. …”
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Stages of Systems Engineering: An Analysis and Characterization of Systems Engineering Approaches by Iris Graessler, Benedikt Grewe

“…For this reason, this research will systematize common Systems Engineering approaches and bring them together in a stage model for Systems Engineering. …”
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Removal of Wall-Adherent Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus with a Combined Approach Using Vacuum-Assisted Thrombectomy and a Rotational Thrombectomy Device by Julius Kaemmel, Roland Heck, Pia Lanmüller, Volkmar Falk, Christoph Starck

“…A 46-year-old female presented with a subtotal thrombotic occlusion of the inferior vena cava and the proximal right common iliac vein after weaning from extracorporeal life support. …”
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Diseases of Bitter Melon in South Florida by Shouan Zhang, Mary Lamberts, Gene McAvoy

“…This publication describes common diseases and provides recommendations for their control. …”
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Prenatal Diagnosis of a Congenital Postaxial Longitudinal Limb Defect: A Case Report by Joana Pauleta, Maria Antonieta Melo, Luís Mendes Graça

“…Although congenital longitudinal fibular deficiency is one of the most common long bone deficiencies, there are few published cases of its prenatal diagnosis. …”
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A review of Multibody Dynamic versus Finite Element Analyses applied in palaeoanthropology: what can we expect for the study of hominin postcranial remains? by Alicia Blasi-Toccacceli, Guillaume Daver, Mathieu Domalain

“…"Multibody Dynamic Analysis" (MDA) and "Finite Element" Analysis (FEA) are commonly used to investigate biomechanical solicitations relative to a movement. …”
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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis in A Patient with Turner Syndrome by Piotr Milkiewicz, Jenny Heathcote

“…Chronic cholestasis of unknown etiology is a common clinical feature in patients with Turner syndrome who reach the fourth and fifth decades of life. …”
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Anton’s Syndrome due to Bilateral Ischemic Occipital Lobe Strokes by Sanela Zukić, Osman Sinanović, Lejla Zonić, Renata Hodžić, Svjetlana Mujagić, Edina Smajlović

“…Anton syndrome, is not so frequent condition and is most commonly caused by ischemic stroke. In this particular case, the patient had successive bilateral occipital ischemia as a result of massive stenoses of head and neck arteries.…”
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Lettuce Cultivars for Insect Resistance in Southern Florida by Huangjun Lu, Alan L. Wright, David Sui

“…Information about current cultivar response to common insect pests in Florida is limited, so UF/IFAS researchers conducted a study to evaluate cultivar response to insect infestation under field conditions and to identify resistance useful for integrated pest management. …”
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Wheel Bug, Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae) by Frank W. Mead

“… The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus), is a moderately common, widely distributed, beneficial assassin bug that preys on man's pest insects. …”
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Selecting a Name for a 4-H Club by Marilyn N. Norman, Joy C. Jordan

“… Each 4-H club is a unique group of young people working together toward common goals. A club name should reflect the purpose(s) of the club, and often relates to the project(s) the club participates in, the geographic area where members live, or where the club meets. …”
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Clinical Sociologists as Guardians ad Litem by Yvonne Vissing, Eric Knudsen

“…They are able to contribute and integrate their scholarly and practical knowledge to make better informed decisions that the court can use. Common challenges that Guardian ad Litem face are identified, with insights on how clinical sociological expertise can overcome them. …”
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Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female by Mohammad Ashkan Moslehi, Mohammad Hadi Imanieh, Ali Adib

“…Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a common incidence in young children. Leeches are rarely reported as FBA at any age. …”
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A Novel Spice: Pickled Pepper Powder and Some Quality Aspects by Cankaya Harika, Hayoglu Ibrahim, Turkoglu Huseyin

“…The peppers pickled via traditional and quick methods were dried at 65±1°C, ground and physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of the samples were compared to those of commonly consumed pepper powders (control). Capsicum species grown in Turkey including Chili, Kapia, Jordan, Biberiye, Frenk and etc. were used. …”
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L’incontrôlable besoin de contrôle by Claire Balleys

“…Their discourses about the self are constructed through a double principle of intimate sharing and social recognition, through which the YouTubers create and validate a sense of shared belonging to a common gender. The article shows that, in this context, feminine gender conformity is correlated with the management of domestic intimacy. …”
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