Application of continuum damage mechanics for prediction of wear in tillage tools by Sahar Ghatrehsamani, Mohammad Silani, Saleh Akbarzadeh, Shirin Ghatrehsamani

“…The results also show that heat-treated samples with chromium coating have more abrasive resistance with respect to other samples.…”
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Comparison of the established definition criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome between overweight and obese children in Vojvodina by Vorgučin Ivana, Vlaški Jovan, Naumović Nada, Katanić Dragan

“…Methods. The research was performed as a cross study analysis of 206 examinees. …”
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Enhanced separation of X and Y bearing sperm cells by a combined density gradient centrifugation evaluated by fluorescence in situ hybridization of the Y‐chromosome by Claus Yding Andersen, Anne Grete Byskov

“…Fluorescent in situ hybridization of decondensed sperm cells was used to evaluate the effectiveness of separating X‐ and Y chromosome bearing sperm cells using a combination of Percoll and NycoPrep media. Material and methods. Semen samples from seven healthy men were divided into three equal aliquots. …”
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Seroprevalence Study of Dengue at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan by Ashina Singla, Afreen Ali, Himanshi Galav, Ved Prakash Mamoria

“…Results: One thousand seven hundred and sixty-three serum samples were tested for dengue NS1 antigen, IgM, and IgG, out of which 1066 were positive for one or more serological parameters. …”
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A Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study of Pain among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand by Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer

“…The proportion of pain in the cross-sectional/baseline sample was 36.0%, and in the incident/follow-up sample 39.9%. …”
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Finishing and polishing effects of multiblade burs on the surface texture of 5 resin composites: microhardness and roughness testing by Elodie Ehrmann, Etienne Medioni, Nathalie Brulat-Bouchard

“…The surface of each resin composite was finished with QB (5 samples), QWB (5 samples), or MS (2 samples), and then evaluated (60 samples). …”
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Prevalence and genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium in pre-weaned cattle in Urmia (Northwestern Iran) by Mahmoud Mahmoudi, Khosrow Hazrati Tapeh, Esmaeil Abasi, Hojjat Sayyadi, Arash Aminpour

“…Positive samples of the PCR method were sequenced to determine the Cryptosporidium species. …”
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Design and fabrication of a rapid detection biosensor for Candida albicans diagnosis in a microfluidic platform by Shekoufeh Moradkhah, Mohaddeseh Larypoor, Abdollah Allahverdi

“…The diagnosis and treatment of Candida infections present significant challenges due to the diversity and resistance of these species, as well as the lack of rapid and sensitive detection methods. Microfluidics presents an opportunity to develop quick and highly sensitive diagnostic devices, enabling disease detection with minimal sample volumes. …”
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The Macronutrients in Human Milk Change after Storage in Various Containers by Yu-Chuan Chang, Chao-Huei Chen, Ming-Chih Lin

“…We evaluated the impact of various containers on the nutrient concentrations in human milk. Methods: A total of 42 breast milk samples from 18 healthy lactating mothers were collected. …”
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Molecular characterisation of polyomavirus in parrots in Iran by P. K. Saber, N. Sheikhi, G. Nikbakht Brujeni, H. Pourtaghi

“…Direct sequencing of the samples showed that 0.98% of amplified nucleotides had mutation in one or more samples. …”

Food Safety Analysis of Milk and Beef in Southwestern Uganda by Phyllis Candy, Natabo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Sarah, Namubiru, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Andrew, Tamale, Pwaveno H., Bamaiyi

“…In this study, we established levels of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) in milk and beef and obtained the estimated daily intake (EDI) and incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) as measures of risk to the Ugandan population. Materials and Methods. +is was a cross-sectional study in which a total of 40 samples of milk and beef were collected from Bushenyi district in southwestern Uganda. …”
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Investigation of the foaming process and rheological properties of whipped desserts from vegetable raw materials by D. S. Mukhambetkalieva, A. R. Abushaeva, M. K. Sadygova, N. A. Semilet

“…Foam with gelatin (control sample) has the lowest density (less than in sample 1 by 30.19%), this indicates that in this sample more air bubbles were formed during the whipping of the mass. …”
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Psychological predictors and “protectors” of students’ Internet addiction by A. A. Kolmogortseva, E. A. Rylskaya

“…In this regard, it has become even more relevant to consider psychological characteristics, which allow a person to remain within the framework of a “healthy” use of the Internet, and, which ones predict the emergence of Internet addiction.The aim of the present research was to identify the psychological properties of a person that contribute to and prevent the emergence of Internet addiction among students in the higher education system.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Outdoor Clothing Design for Traffic Safety Based on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence by Ya Zhou, Yun Shi

“…With the development of technologies in various fields, more and more technologies have been applied to safety clothing, which has led to the rapid development of safety clothing. …”
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Multifaceted determinants of depressive symptoms in children migrating back from urban to rural areas: An ecological systems theory approach by Jiaxue Lou, Shuting Kong, Wenkang Zhou, Yawen Xuan, Menmen Wang, Xudong Zhou, Jingjing Lu, Hui Zhu

“…Results: Among 859 participants included in the current study, depressive symptoms were found in 258 (30.03%) of them, and females suffered more. A more favorable family social context and better personal characteristics of the children were associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms. …”
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Cryopreservation of brain cell structure: a review by Andrew T. McKenzie, Emma L. Thorn, Oge Nnadi, Borys Wróbel, Emil Kendziorra, Kurt Farrell, John F. Crary

“…However, for larger samples or the entire brain, perfusion of cryoprotectants is necessary to perform rapid distribution, and this has a more limited evidence base. …”
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Independent and joint associations of neighbourhood greenness and walkability with transportational and recreational physical activity among youth and adults in Canada by Natalie Doan, Sebastian A. Srugo, Stephanie A. Prince, Rachel C. Colley, Daniel G. Rainham, Taru Manyanga, Gregory P. Butler, Richard Larouche, Sarah E. Turner, Justin J. Lang

“…Conclusion: Living in a neighbourhood that is both greener and more walkable was more strongly associated with higher transportational, but not recreational, physical activity, than either feature alone. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative investigation of shunt failure in an in vitro hemorrhagic hydrocephalus model by Shaheer Ajaz, Ahmad Faryami, Ayman Suhrawardy, Carolyn A. Harris

“…The bulk input flow rate was set at 0.3 mLmin for all samples except where the flow rate was intentionally varied. …”
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Comparative analysis of reagent kits for DNA extraction from dry blood stains by A. V. Sedykh, M. A. Saitgalina, Yu. V. Ostankova, A. A. Totolian

“…The efficiency of DNA isolation using different reagent kits was additionally monitored by real-time PCR results using a test system to assess the level of TREC and KREC in peripheral blood, since quantitative analysis requires more attention to the material under study.In assessing the purity of the nucleic acid extracted using four kits analyzed, successful deproteinization of DNA samples and relative purity could be observed. …”
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OH 89: A newly described ~1.8-million-year-old hominid clavicle from Olduvai Gorge by Taylor, Catherine E, Masao, Fidelis, Njau, Jackson K, Songita, Agustino Venance, Hlusko, Leslea J

“…We compare the morphology and clavicular curvature of OH 89 to modern humans, extant apes, and a sample of other hominid fossil clavicles. Materials and Methods Comparative samples include 25 modern human clavicles, 30 Gorilla, 31 Pan, 7 Papio, and five hominid clavicles. …”
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