Human Body Model for Channel Characterization Based on Ray-Tracing by Lei Xiong, Haiyang Miao, Zhiyi Yao

“…Based on the RT simulation and measurement results of path loss (PL), we derive the approximate shapes of the torso, head, arms, and legs, and propose a reference human body model whose credibility and accuracy have been verified at 2.4 GHz and 60 GHz. …”
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Breast Carcinoma, Intratumour Heterogeneity and Histological Grading, Using Geostatistics by Vénus Sharifi‐Salamatian, Anne de Roquancourt, Jean Paul Rigaut

“…Preliminary results are encouraging: grades 1 and 3 on one hand and 2 and 3 on the other hand are totally separated. The final proof of an improved grading using this measure will of course require a confrontation with the results of survival studies.…”
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Ciclos políticos presupuestarios en América Latina. Un análisis de panel dinámico by Erick Álvarez Barreno

“…Aunque el año electoral no tiene un efecto en el gasto de capital, este componente disminuye en torno a 0,27% del PIB durante los años poselectorales. …”
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The dispute over classical sociobiology by Zbigniew Łepko

“…The issue concerns the factor, which determines the behaviours of living organisms, especially human beings. Two groups took part in that dispute. On one side, there were sociobiologists under the leadership of Wilson. …”
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The Role of the London Missionary Society and Church Missionary Society in the Abolition of Oozhiyam (Bonded Labor Service) in Kerala by Ayyappan Balakrishnan

“…Only on the days of the oozhiyam services, the laborers received a minimum quantity of food to keep their body and soul together. This essay mainly focuses on the ameliorating activities of the Christian missionaries, such as the London Missionary Society (LMS) and Church Missionary Society (CMS), among the oppressed sections of the society of Kerala. …”
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Clinical value of quantitative echocardiographic features in preterm infants with necrotizing enterocolitis by Wenmei li, Wenqiang Sun, Zexi Sun, Huawei Wang, Xueping Zhu

“…Umbilical vein cannulation, antibiotic duration, total red blood cell infusion, duration of total parenteral and total enteral nutrition, respiratory failure, hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus, anemia, neutropenia, hyperbilirubinemia were significantly higher than those in the control group. …”
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Efficacy and safety of fluorescence navigation combined with 3D imaging in precise liver resection: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Chunwei Xu, Xinhua Cui, Jiafei Che, Xiaojing Shen, Dingchao Chen

“…After assessing the quality of the included studies and extracting relevant data, a meta-analysis was performed using Stata 12.0 software. Results: A total of 6 studies involving 451 patients were included in this study, with 207 patients in the FN&3DI group and 244 patients in the conventional surgery (CS) group. …”
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The role of strategic learning skills in the dropout from sport in adolescence by Carla Consoni

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Bioactive Components and Characterization of Extracted Paeonia officinalis using Ultrasonic and Microwave Assisted Maceration: Potential Evaluation as a Preservative in Panna Cotta by Farnaz Fallahpour Sichani, Hajar Abbasi

“…The addition of the extract to Panna cotta reduces the rate of acid production and results in lower total populations of bacteria compared to the control sample at the end of storage period. …”
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Pharmacological Evaluation of Naproxen Metal Complexes on Antinociceptive, Anxiolytic, CNS Depressant, and Hypoglycemic Properties by Md. Sharif Hasan, Narhari Das, Zobaer Al Mahmud, S. M. Abdur Rahman

“…The CNS depressant activity of naproxen metal complexes was assessed using phenobarbitone-induced sleeping time test and the hypoglycemic test was performed using oral glucose tolerance test. Results. Metal complexes significantly (P<0.001) reduced the number of abdominal muscle contractions induced by 0.7% acetic acid solution in a dose dependent manner. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of HAPC in Barrett's Esophagus – A Multicenter Italian Prospective Study by Davide Massimi, Roberta Maselli, Silvia Pecere, Cristiano Spada, Gianluca Andrisani, Francesco Maria Di Matteo, Antonella La Terra, Franco Coppola, Antonio Capogreco, Roberto De Sire, Ludovico Alfarone, Maddalena Menini, Marco Spadaccini, Cesare Hassan, Alessandro Repici

“…Only one case of fever and absolute dysphagia was observed, 1/51 (1,96%) AEs. Regarding tolerability, mean pain score was 1.3 (SD 1.99) while mean dysphagia score was 1.28 (SD 0.56). …”
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Use of Pie Charts in Cognitive Therapies by Melis SEDEF KAHRAMAN, Sebnem SAHINOZ, Seher Olga GURIZ

“…When using PC it is aimed at expanding perspectives of clients and helping them achieve an objective point of view towards life events and situations. The goal of the current paper is to explain the target areas for PC as a tool for cognitive restructuring. …”
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Determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in Mediterranean countries: a systematic review by Janot J. Ayoub, Janot J. Ayoub, Suzan A. Haidar, Ellen E. Blaak, Nanne K. De Vries

“…The criteria for inclusion included individuals residing in Mediterranean countries aged 18+ with T2DM who underwent assessment using a validated MD scoring tool. We included 17 studies, with participant numbers ranging from 106 to 7,447.ResultsCompliance with the MD was moderate, with the most significant determinants of adherence being age, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), marital status, and educational level. …”
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN POST-SECULAR SOCIETY by German V. Demidov

“…The question as to what is the best way (are the best ways) to organize religious education in state-support schools, on theological faculties is now a constant topic of debate. The article brings up some issues of discussion concerning the questions as to how religious education should be organized.…”
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Synthesis of Some Metal Complexes with New Heterocyclic Ligand (5-(((2-(3-(1<i>H</i>-indol-3-yl)acryloyl)phenyl)amino)methylene)-2-thiooxodihydropyrimidine-4,6(1<i>H</i>,5<i>H</i>)... by Thanaa Abdul Ameer Hilal, Ibtihal Kadhim Kareem

“…These data have been utilized to propose appropriate geometric configurations for all complexes. The L1 coordinates toward the metal ions Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II), giving an octahedral geometry, while it has a square planar shape with the Au(III) ion. …”
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Asymptotic Behaviour of a Two-Dimensional Differential System with a Finite Number of Nonconstant Delays under the Conditions of Instability by Zdeněk Šmarda, Josef Rebenda

“…Asymptotic properties are studied by means of a Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional and the suitable Ważewski topological principle. The results generalize some previous ones, where the asymptotic properties for two-dimensional systems with one constant or nonconstant delay were studied.…”
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PPARs and RXRs in Male and Female Fertility and Reproduction by P. Froment

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Limitations of Smoothening Functions for Automotive Vibro-Impact Problems by Zhiwei Zhang, Rajendra Singh, Ashley R. Crowther

“…The torsional stiffness and inertial distribution of such systems show that the underlying mathematical problem is numerically stiff. …”
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Citrus diseases detection using innovative deep learning approach and Hybrid Meta-Heuristic. by Nouman Butt, Muhammad Munwar Iqbal, Shabana Ramzan, Ali Raza, Laith Abualigah, Norma Latif Fitriyani, Yeonghyeon Gu, Muhammad Syafrudin

“…Citrus farming is one of the major agricultural sectors of Pakistan and currently represents almost 30% of total fruit production, with its highest concentration in Punjab. …”
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Optimization of Preparation Technology of Matcha Hickory Kernel and Study on Antioxidant and Lipid-lowering Activities by Fanping QIN, Ben NIU, Xiangjun FANG, Huizhi CHEN, Ruiling LIU, Hangjun CHEN, Weijie WU, Haiyan GAO

“…At a concentration of 200 μg/mL, matcha hickory kernel demonstrated an extremely significant reduction in the levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides in 3T3-L1 adipocytes (P<0.001). …”
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