Hybrid metal matrix composite: a comprehensive review on its fabrication, corrosion behaviour and inhibition by Divya Nayak, Suma A. Rao, Santhosh L. Gaonkar, Preethi Kumari P

“…Use of inhibitors is an effective corrosion control strategy which enhances their long-term durability and reliability. …”
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A Method to Analyze the Effectiveness of the Holes Healing Scheme in Wireless Sensor Network by Fu-Tian Lin, Liang-Cheng Shiu, Chao-Yang Lee, Chu-Sing Yang

“…Because of the maturation of wireless technologies, the wireless sensor network has been used in various applications, especially in the environmental monitoring. …”
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Submuscular implant in double pocket for augmentation mastopexy by Leandro Debs Procópio, Danilo Debs Procópio Silva, Rodrigo Rosique

“…It was used in primary and secondary surgeries, with or without the use of breast tissue flap and removal of skin. …”
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Localization of AUVs for Ship Hull Inspection: A Review by Gary A. Benson, Paul D. Mitchell, Benjamin Henson

“…This review first discusses platform types for inspection and imaging types, this discussion proposes that ship hull inspection could be completed quicker by using multiple imaging nodes, it also proposes that inspection complexity and resource could be reduced through use of autonomous vehicles. …”
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Developing a new protocol for monitoring vegetation in limestone pavement by Carly Stevens

“…Based on existing practice in other habitats, a suitable approach to when management changes are being made would be to use a before-after-control-impact design. Within each 2500 m2 plot twenty 10 m transects, randomly placed in grikes, should provide sufficient coverage for repeat monitoring. …”
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Optimal Hair Transplant Recipient Site Slit Design: Minimizing Vascular Damage by Pradipkumar R. Atodaria, Aniketh Venkataram, Venkataram Mysore, Kuldeepsinh P. Atodaria

“…The use of acute angle reduces the depth of penetration for the same length of slit and decreases damage to deep plexus. …”
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Linguistic Means in Image of COVID-19 (German Political Discourse in Media) by Daniil A. Petrenko, Eduard V. Likhachev, Marina V. Chernyshova

“…The article is focused on the role of lexical and prosodic means of expression in the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in German political media discourse. …”
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Configurational effects of intergenerational support on older adults’ depression: an empirical study from CHARLS data by Qin Bai, Duanduan Fu, Shichen Chen, Fang Wang, Baizhi Gao, Jinghui Zhu, Guilin Liu

“…Method Based on data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study(CHARLS), depression among older adults was used as the outcome variable, and intergenerational support (including three dimensions of emotional, economic, and caregiving support) was used as the antecedent variable. …”
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Assessment of clinical and esthetic parameters in isolated gingival recession treated with coronally advanced flap versus bidirectionally positioned flap: A 6-month follow-up study by Chakradhar Sana, Ashita Uppoor, Sangeeta Umesh Nayak, Neetha Shetty, Priyanka Paramita Sahu, Pragya Atray

“…Background: In periodontal therapy, marginal gingival recession (GR) is a recurrent finding that emphasizes the importance of using efficient root coverage approaches. The bidirectionally positioned flap (BPF) offers a unique strategy that merits investigation. …”
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Expert System for the Selection of the Rational Method for Collecting and Processing Information During Russian Census Based on Geographical and Socio-Economic Characteristics of R... by O. V. Manzhula

“…The solution of this problem is an important condition for increasing the coverage of the population, the accuracy and reliability of the results and reducing the cost of conducting a census in each subject of Russia.The use of new information and communication technologies related to introduction of mobile devices and the Internet opens up new opportunities for improving the quality and timeliness of the collection and primary processing of statistical information about the population. …”
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Local DEA app: Saving lives with accessible and well-located automated external defibrillators. by Giovanna Natsumi Eiri, Hudson Rogerio Proença Júnior, Miyoko Massago, Vinicius Lopes Giacomin, Karoline Harummy Romero Moriya, Mateus de Amorim Aboboreira, Felipe Hideaki Ueda, Aline Cardoso Machado, Júlia Loverde Gabella, Marcos Rogério Bitencour, Sanderland José Tavares Gurgel, João Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci, Heloise Manica Paris Teixeira, Luciano de Andrade

“…In an evaluation conducted by 30 experts, the app was well accepted for its ease of use and efficiency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92). Simulation tests demonstrated that the strategic installation of accessible and well-located AEDs improves coverage and significantly reduces travel time to emergency care as compared with ambulance travel times (p < 0.001).…”
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A nationwide population-based study on epidemiologic characteristics and treatment patterns of dry eye disease in South Korea by Joon Bo Lee, Jiu Lee, Yeo Kyoung Won, Dong Hui Lim

“…Abstract This study investigated the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) and the use of major DED medications in South Korea using data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment database, a nationwide registry with mandatory enrollment. …”
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The macroeconomic burden of hepatitis C and the economic benefit of accelerated investments in China by Yun Bao, Ying Chen, Huajie Jin, Chi Zhang, Lingli Zhang, Bin Wu

“…Objective This study aims to evaluate the macroeconomic burden of HCV from 2023 to 2050, as well as the investments required, health benefits, cost-effectiveness, net economic benefit, and the impact on economic growth associated with achieving WHO hepatitis C intervention coverage targets more rapidly during this period. Methods A dynamic compartmental model was used to simulate the transmission, progression, and cascade of care for HCV patients in China. …”
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Epidemiology of measles cases, vaccine effectiveness, and performance towards measles elimination in The Gambia. by Alieu Sowe, Mbye Njie, Dawda Sowe, Sidat Fofana, Lamin Ceesay, Yaya Camara, Brook Tesfaye, Samba Bah, Alieu K Bah, Abdoulie K Baldeh, Bakary D Dampha, Samba N Baldeh, Alagie Touray

“…WHO-UNICEF national coverage estimates were used for estimating national level MCV coverage. …”
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Preventing Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Emergence during the Polio Endgame. by Margarita Pons-Salort, Cara C Burns, Hil Lyons, Isobel M Blake, Hamid Jafari, M Steven Oberste, Olen M Kew, Nicholas C Grassly

“…Districts reporting the first case of poliomyelitis associated with a VDPV2 emergence were compared to districts with no VDPV2 emergence in the same 6-month period using conditional logistic regression. In agreement with the model results, the odds of VDPV2 emergence decreased with higher routine immunisation coverage (odds ratio 0.67 for a 10% absolute increase in coverage [95% confidence interval 0.55-0.82]). …”
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Progress towards achieving child survival goals in Kenya after devolution: Geospatial analysis with scenario-based projections, 2015-2025. by Noel K Joseph, Peter M Macharia, Emelda A Okiro

“…County-specific annual U5M were estimated using a multivariable Bayesian space-time hierarchical model based on intervention coverage from four alternate intervention scale-up scenarios assuming 1) the highest subnational intervention coverage in 2014, 2) projected coverage based on the fastest county-specific rate of change observed in the period between 2003-2014 for each intervention, 3) the projected national coverage based on 2003-2014 trends and 4) the country-specific targets of intervention coverage relative to business as usual (BAU) scenario. …”
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Assessment of LASER- induced precipitation of MTA-nanoparticles on root canal dentin surface by Mohammed Hamdi Atteia, Abeer Ahmed Saba, Eman M. Fouad

“…Image J analysis software was used to quantify open DTs, while a scoring system assessed dentine coverage. …”
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Assessment of Performance on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition in Wagini OTP Center, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State by Bello Usman, Sani Aliyu, O.A. Owolabi, A.B. Sallau

“…Retrospective and on the spot (present) assessment performance of community management of acute malnutrition program was carried out at Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) centers in Wagini of Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State with the aim of assessing the performance of the programme in the locality. Assess coverage and other performance indicators of CMAM programme, biochemical and hematological parameters of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and relapse rate were indices assessed using standard procedures. …”
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Removal of plaque biofilm by a 3D-printed precision pericoronal irrigator for impacted wisdom teeth: an in vitro study by WANG Xiaoting, HUANG Zhenxin

“…Images of the tooth surfaces were analyzed before and after cleaning, and the cleaning rate was calculated using Python software. Results‍　‍For wisdom teeth with 50% and 75% pericoronal soft tissue coverage, at a pressure of 45 psi, the precision pericoronal flushing group demonstrated significantly higher cleaning rate when compared to the brushing and routine flushing groups (P<0.05). …”
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Numerical Study of Vortex-Excited Vibration of Flexible Cylindrical Structures with Surface Bulge by Jiahe Zou, Bo Zhou, Hui Liu, Wenxin Yi, Conghong Lu, Wenqing Luo

“…This study conducted numerical simulations of three-dimensional vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) on cylindrical bodies with various surface protrusion coverage rates, systematically investigating the impact of coverage and protrusion height on the vibrational response of flexible cylinders. …”
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