Shear Strength of Compacted Clays as Affected by Mineral Content and Wet-Dry Cycles by Frederick Nai Charkley, Kunyong Zhang, Guoxiong Mei

“…Examining the effect of clay minerals and drastic weather changes on shear strength will be useful in predicting the performance of structures built in such soils and to take precautionary measures to improve the properties before failure. Therefore, a series of quick direct shearing tests were conducted on 11 artificial clay mixtures. …”
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Community of trauma care partnering with stakeholders to improve injury outcomes: focus group analysis by Deborah M Stein, Elliott R Haut, Michelle A Price, Pam J Bixby, Anna Newcomb, Rosemary Kozar, Rochelle Dicker, Princess Fortin, Rachel D Appelbaum, Katherine Joseph, Morgan Hennessy, Sue Prentiss, Alexandra McConnell-Hill, Rochelle Flayter

“…Data analysis identified common themes emerging across groups. The importance of trust and preexisting relationships with the clinical care team were the most common themes across all groups.Conclusion Our findings reveal common themes in preferences, motivations, and best practices to increase patient/caregiver participation in trauma research. …”
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Measures for Protection of Water Resources of the Pearl River by 张声才

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Expressions of a backlash: Challenging the story of success in Norwegian cinema of the 1980s and 1990s by Fosheim Lund Maria, Kielland Servoll Johanne, Holtar Ingrid Synneva

“…We further present and discuss a numerical breakdown of women directors and female lead characters in the 1980s and 1990s and point to thematic readings of the on-screen portrayal of women characters in this time span. …”
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Comparative Agreement Analysis of Differences in 1,5-Anhydroglucitol, Glycated Albumin, and Glycated Hemoglobin A1c Levels between Fasting and Postprandial States in Steamed Bread... by Hang Su, Yufei Wang, Xiaojing Ma, Xingxing He, Lingwen Ying, Junling Tang, Lu Dong, Yuqian Bao, Jian Zhou, Weiping Jia

“…Our previous study indicated that serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) levels slightly increased after a glucose load; therefore, this study was conducted to explore short-term changes in 1,5-AG levels after a steamed bread meal test (SBMT) and compare the agreement of 1,5-AG, glycated albumin (GA), and glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels between fasting and postprandial states after an SBMT. …”
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Concept of indicative strategic program management of the umbrella industrial EICSG-ecosystem of Industry 5.0 by Babkin Aleksandr, Batukova Louisa, Shkarupeta Elena

“…This article: 1) develops the ideas of the classics, who formed the theory of universal organization and the theory of systems, including K.E. …”
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In vitro long-term exposure to chlorhexidine or triclosan induces cross-resistance against azoles in Nakaseomyces glabratus by Kathrin Spettel, Dominik Bumberger, Richard Kriz, Sarah Frank, Madita Loy, Sonia Galazka, Miranda Suchomel, Heimo Lagler, Athanasios Makristathis, Birgit Willinger

“…Results Long-term exposure to antiseptics does not result in the development of stable resistance to the antiseptics themselves. However, 50 N. glabratus isolates acquired resistance to azole antifungals after long-term exposure to triclosan or chlorhexidine, revealing newly acquired mutations in the PDR1 and PMA1 genes. …”
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Load Tooth Contact Analysis for Arc Tooth Face Gear Considering Assembly Misalignment by Cui Yanmei, Fang Zongde, Wang Xing

“…The method for the tooth face gear pair provides systematic theoretical direction such as the design,the experiment and the application.…”
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THE ROLE OF SMALL INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN RURAL WOMEN EMPLOYMENT: FARMIHAN RURAL DISTRICT – TAFRESH SMALL PROVINCE, IRAN by ZAHRA ARZJANI, KHADIJEH HOMAY SALEHI

“…Rural women have become independent financially by working in these small industrial units and therefore they can improve their families’ economic conditions and prevent them from migrating to other places. …”
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Identification of the Genomics and Transcriptomics Regulators of the DNA Damage Response in Breast Cancer by Mehdi Sadeghi, Mohammad Reza Karimi, Amir Hossein Karimi

“…Overall, this study contributes to the characterization of the transcriptional circuits involved in the heterogeneity of DDR in breast cancer and provides candidate avenues for the investigation of potential therapeutic interventions.…”
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Media content analysis of general practitioners’ reactions to care.data expressed in the media: what lessons can be learned for future NHS data-sharing initiatives? by Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Andy Boyd, Elizabeth Ford, Yalda Kazempour, Maxwell J F Cooper

“…Public views of care.data have previously been analysed; this study aimed to understand contemporary general practitioners’ (GPs) views of the scheme, which may have been influential in its downfall.Design Systematic search of media articles, followed by media content analysis.Setting UK-based mainstream and GP-facing media in 2013 and 2014.Participants Articles were eligible if they focused on care.data, and GPs were quoted, authored the article, or if articles were written for a majority GP audience.Interventions N/A.Primary and secondary outcome measures Themes which explained GPs' reactions to care.data and which could explain support for or opposition to the scheme.Results 162 media articles met inclusion criteria and were drawn from newspapers, news websites and GP-facing websites. …”
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Reducing Postharvest Loss of Stored Grains Using Plant-Based Biopesticides: A Review of Past Research Efforts by Getachew Bezabih, Neela Satheesh, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Melaku Wale, Minaleshewa Atlabachew

“…To fill the gaps the first step is to synthesize the available information and disseminate it. This review is, therefore, a summary of the current developments and improvements of botanical pesticides in the management of stored grain pests including challenges and future issues in insect pest management.…”
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The Association of Cell-Free LncH19 and miR-29b Expression with the PI3K/AKT/HIF-1/VEGF Pathway in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: In Silico Prediction and Clinical Validation by Noha M. Abd El-Fadeal, Basma Osman Sultan, Asmaa K. K. AbdelMaogood, Essam Al Ageeli, Fatma Tohamy Mekhamer, Sherihan Rohayem, Ahmed Shahidy, Nora Hosny, Manal S. Fawzy, Mohammed M. Ismail, Hidi A. A. Abdellatif

“…A growing body of evidence suggests that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in DN signaling pathways might serve as novel biomarkers or therapeutic targets, although this remains to be fully explored. …”
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Coagulation Profile of Convalescent Plasma Donors and Recipients by Hanna H Pitkänen MD, PhD, Tuukka Helin MD, PhD, Tamim Khawaja MD, Jukka-Pekka Pietilä MD, Mikael Kajova MD, Hanna Välimaa MD, PhD, DDS, Tero Vahlberg MSc, Jarkko Ihalainen MD, Antti Vierikko MD, Olli Vapalahti MD, PhD, Anu Kantele MD, PhD, Riitta Lassila MD, PhD

“…Convalescent plasma (CP) therapy for COVID-19 infection may have favorable safety but varying efficacy, with concerns about its procoagulant impact. …”
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Deep Learning Algorithm Analysis of Potato Disease Classification for System on Chip Implementation by John Adebisi, Sesham Srinu, Varqa Mitonga

“…The broad range of crops has witnessed setbacks in different capacities due to climate change among other factors, hence leading to diseases and infections; thereby leading to negatively impacted nutrition. …”
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IL-6 is Upregulated in Late-Stage Disease in Monkeys Experimentally Infected with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense by Dawn Nyawira Maranga, John Maina Kagira, Christopher Kariuki Kinyanjui, Simon Muturi Karanja, Naomi Wangari Maina, Maina Ngotho

“…The search for novel biomarkers is, therefore, essential in the fight against HAT. The current study aimed at investigating the potential of IL-6 as an adjunct parameter for HAT stage determination in vervet monkey model. …”
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Reading “Guillelme l’Amïable”: Hypertextuality and La Prise d’Orange by Lucas Wood

“…The Prise cultivates a somewhat anxious enjoyment of its subversion of epic norms by thematizing the “folly” of its protagonist, Guillelme, whose absurd impersonation of a courtly lover casts doubt upon his legitimacy as an epic hero and the Prise’s “authenticity” as a chanson de geste. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND PHASE COMPOSITION OF STEELS R6M5 AND 40H AFTER JOINT HEAT TREATMENT by A. M. Milyukova

“…The microstructure and hardness of 40X and P6M5 steels have been investigated after subjecting them to various conditions of heat treatment.…”
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Examining the impacts of input factor application, production efficiency, and inefficiency model on maize yield: employing the stochastic frontier model in search of more efficient... by Muslim Salam, Ayu Anisa Amir, A Nixia Tenriawaru, Muhammad Hatta Jamil, Letty Fudjaja, Muhammad An-Nashrullah K Samma, Ahmad Imam Muslim, Hamed Noralla Bakheet Ali, Muhammad Ridwan

“…Meanwhile, it was also found that the variables significant positive to the technical inefficiency of maize farming are farming experience and education level. Therefore, in a short-term perspective, from a technical-managerial perspective, expanding the area of land under management, increasing the volume of seeds, urea fertilizer, insecticides, and herbicides to the optimum use is the right choice and an effective way for farmers to increase maize production. …”
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A Prospective and Controlled Clinical Trial on Stromal Vascular Fraction Enriched Fat Grafts in Secondary Breast Reconstruction by L. A. L. Tissiani, N. Alonso

“…We developed a method that produces a superior SVF enrichment rate (2 : 1) in the operating theatre. This prospective and controlled trial analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively fat grafts with (stem cells group, SG) and without (control group, CG) SVF enrichment in secondary breast reconstruction, through MRI-based volumetry, immunophenotyping, and cell counting. …”
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