New Oscillation Criteria for Second-Order Neutral Delay Differential Equations with Positive and Negative Coefficients by Yuzhen Bai, Lihua Liu

“…We establish the oscillation and asymptotic criteria for the second-order neutral delay differential equations with positive and negative coefficients having the forms [x(t)+∑i∈Rci(t)x(αi(t))]′′+r(t)[x(t)+∑i∈Rci(t)x(αi(t))]′+∑i∈Ppi(t)x(βi(t))-∑i∈Qqi(t)x(γi(t))=0 and [x(t)+∑i∈Rci(t)x(αi(t))]′′+r(t)[x(t)+∑i∈Rci(t)x(αi(t))]′+∑i∈Ppi(t)x(βi(t))-∑i∈Qqi(t)x(γi(t))=f(t). …”
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Witnessing versus Fiction: Julia Frey’s diary of September 11, 2001 and Last Fall (2005) by Ronald Sukenick, her husband by Julia FREY

“…Frey has recently completed her own (forthcoming) novel, which includes her non-fiction account of events during and after the attacks on the World Trade Center, quoted with small changes, directly from her diary. …”
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Can household energy efficiency dampen crude oil price volatility in the United States? by Ojonugwa Usman, Oktay Ozkan, Chinazaekpere Nwani, Festus Victor Bekun, Andrew Adewale Alola

“…This study unveils whether household energy efficiency lower crude oil price volatility asymmetrically in the United States using the historical and forecast dataset that spans from 1970:Q1-2040:Q1. Applying the multivariate case of Quantile-on-Quantile Regression, the empirical results show that household energy efficiency dampens crude oil price volatility with a stronger connection in quantiles before the median quantiles of crude oil price volatility. …”
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Design and Optimization for Straw Treatment Device Using Discrete Element Method (DEM) by Shaochuan Li, Peisong Diao, Xianghao Li, Yongli Zhao, Hongda Zhao

“…In this study, the Discrete Element Method (DEM) was employed to construct models of compacted soil and hollow, flexible wheat straw, forming the foundation for a comprehensive interaction model between the tool, soil, and straw. …”
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Research of Osteoarthritis Based on the Academic Thought of Chen Keji by Xianxiang LIU

“…If in urgency, treats impediment syndrome by expelling wind, eliminating dampness, relieving pain; if in non-urgency, treats wilting syndrome by nourishing liver and kidney, profiting vitality; if longer duration, treats wilting and impediment syndrome together by nourishing liver and kidney, profiting vitality, expelling wind, eliminating dampness and relieving pain. (3) The clinical treatment of osteoarthritis through internally taking Duhuo Jisheng Decoction (modified according to wind, cold, dampness, phlegm and blood stasis), fumigating and washing formula, Datura stramonium gel for external application and family physiotherapy by knee arthritis therapeutic apparatus (KATA).Conclusion:Forming a new treatment concept of osteoarthritis, which is based on the idea that the core pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is deficiency in origin and excess in superficiality.…”
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Analysis of physical activity levels and influencing factors in cancer survivors after pancreaticoduodenectomy by Qiuju Tian, Meiqin Xue, Leying Chen, Min Zhang, Weiyi Zhu, Beiwen Wu

“…We quantified physical activity frequency, duration, and intensity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. Patient demographic and clinical characteristics were obtained via an electronic medical record system. …”
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Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Upper Limb Motor Function Following Cerebral Infarction: A Clinical Case Analysis by Greta Gimbutaitė, Paulina Stočkūnaitė, Laura Petrusevičienė

“…Cerebral infarction, a form of acute cerebrovascular disorder affecting the brain or spinal cord, presents with focal neurological symptoms that persist for more than 24 hours post-onset. …”
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An Optimized Anti-adherence and Anti-biofilm Assay: Case Study of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles versus MRSA Biofilm by Hefa Mangzira Kemung, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Kooi Yeong Khaw, Yong Sze Ong, Chim Kei Chan, Darren Yi Sern Low, Siah Ying Tang, Bey-Hing Goh

“…ZnO-NPs was also able to break-up 50% pre-formed MRSA biofilm at the lowest concentration of 13.5 µg/mL. …”
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Study of Atmospheric Pollutants Concentration Correlation with Meteorological Quantities in Bandar Abbas by Marziyeh Sisipoor, Mehdi Rahnama, Saviz Sehat Kashani, Noshin Khodam, faezeh noori, Sajad Qahramani

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The geographical context of wastewater treatment and reuse: a benchmarking analysis for Spanish Mediterranean Wastewater Treatment Plants by Paula Rodríguez, David Palma, Manel Poch, Miquel À. Cugueró-Escofet, David Sauri

“…As to the comparison between Catalan and Valencian plants, the latter are generally smaller than the former, and also slightly more energy intensive. Regarding reuse, the geographical context would explain these differences in terms of the final destination of effluents treated in these plants. …”
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Contribution to the knowledge of the butterfly diversity (Hesperoidea & Papilionoidea) of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Branislava Dukić

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Discretized Impedance-Based Modeling of Converter-Interfaced Energy Resources for State-Variable-Based Real-Time EMT Simulators by Taleb Vahabzadeh, Seyyedmilad Ebrahimi, Juri Jatskevich

“…Specifically, the VSC-based systems are first represented as admittance-based models in Laplace domain, and then they are discretized and formulated to construct a Thévenin equivalent impedance matrix and history voltages that can be interfaced seamlessly with external systems in SV-based simulators. …”
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Temas rituales en la cerámica « tipo códice » del estilo mixteca-puebla by Gilda Hernández Sánchez

“…It is suggested that the motifs painted on much of this ceramic formed a pictography referring to the ritual use of the vessels; there are groups of motifs depicted in one or several vessel(s) that formed a specific iconographical theme. …”
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Improved Design of Sleeve Coupling based on TRIZ Theory by Li Zhengfeng, Du Chunkuan, Wang Xinqin

“…In order to solve the inconvenience caused by the connected axial movement for disassembly of sleeve coupling,the technology conflicts are analyzed by using the theory of TRIZ,and then the conflicts matrix form is constructed. An improved design of sleeve coupling is carried out by employing the principles of segment,local conditions and prior action as well. …”
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Antibacterial and quorum sensing regulatory activities of some traditional Eastern-European medicinal plants by Tolmacheva Anna A., Rogozhin Eugene A., Deryabin Dmitry G.

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La Terre, notre bien commun by Arnaud Berthoud

“…La Terre nous fait découvrir aujourd’hui une forme de responsabilité à l’égard de l’humanité toute entière. …”
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До питання визначення внеску факторів в ефективність виконання заходів протимінної діяльності в Україні... by О.Й. Мацько, В.В. Коваль, М.В. Комісаров

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DRIVING FACTORS TO SELF-MARGINALITY BY IDENTITY EROSION WITHIN ROMANIAN GEOGRAPHICAL HIGHER EDUCATION by Alexandru GAVRIȘ

“…Our analysis reveals a fragmentation of Geography as a discipline and scientific field, driven by centrifugal forces and a neglect of its foundational practices as parts of political influences.…”
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Identification of Initial Crack and Fracture Development Monitoring under Uniaxial Compression of Coal with High Bump Proneness by Zuoqing Bi, Han Liang, Qianjia Hui

“…The distributions of fractural points in different bearing states show that the fracture points emerge in the later load stage and finally penetrate to form macrofracture, resulting in sample failure. …”
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Liver Imaging and Data System (LI-RADS) Version 2018 and Other Imaging Features in Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma in Chinese Adults with vs. without Chronic Hepatitis B Viral Infe... by Ying-ying Liang, Shuo Shao, Sichi Kuang, Jingbiao Chen, Jing Zhou, Bingjun He, Linqi Zhang, Yao Zhang, Kathryn J. Fowler, Jin Wang

“…To describe liver imaging reporting and data system (LI-RADS) version 2018 and other MRI imaging features in intrahepatic mass-forming cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) in Chinese adults with vs. without chronic hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection. …”
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