Joint response of coal permeability and wettability to changes in organic matter induced by oxidation treatment by Baoxin ZHANG, Xuehai FU, Fanhua Bill ZENG, Ze DENG, Zhaobiao YANG, Junqiang KANG, Chaochao DUAN

“…The results show that the permeability under varying effective stress increases after oxidation, and the average change in the initial permeability (stress-free conditions, k0) and contact angle (θ) is 65.8% and −40.9%, respectively. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab versus sorafenib as first-line therapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in the US and Chinese setting: a modelling compa... by Lei Wang, Lulu Liu, Yiling Ding, Qilin Zhang, Yamin Shu

“…In scenario analyses, the atezolizumab plus bevacizumab treatment becomes favourable when the cost of atezolizumab decreases to 67.85% and 18.45% of its original price in the USA and China, respectively.Conclusions The atezolizumab plus bevacizumab is unlikely to be cost-effective compared with sorafenib for patients with unresectable HCC in the context of the USA and China. …”
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The Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) and Lower Limb Power Profiles in Elite Rugby Union Players by Stephen Rowell, Nicola Relph

“…Participants scoring moderate to poor in the LESS recorded significantly higher power and reactive strength index, increased contact time but not jump height. This suggests participants with high-risk landing biomechanics may also produce higher performance measures, but these do not necessarily result in an improved jump height.…”
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ANALYSIS OF MODERN ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS OF PATHOLOGICAL ABRASION DEVELOPMENT OF HARD TISSUES OF TEETH (ACCORDING TO LITERATURE SOURCES) by Yu.P. Koval, V.M. Dvornyk, L.B. Yerys, Ya.V. Koval

“…Note, there are several factors present in each clinical case and one of them is dominant. Currently, there is a significant increase in tooth abrasion prevalence because of contacts with acids that are present in food, drinks and gastric juice. …”
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Consumer Products: An Overview of the Occurrence, Migration, and Exposure Assessment by Yang Yang, Jin Wang, Shali Tang, Jia Qiu, Yan Luo, Chun Yang, Xiaojing Lai, Qian Wang, Hui Cao

“…The types of consumer products considered here include food contact materials, textiles, and disposable personal hygiene products. …”
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Landslide activation during deglaciation in a fjord-dominated landscape: observations from southern Alaska (1984–2022) by J. Walden, J. Walden, M. Jacquemart, M. Jacquemart, B. Higman, R. Hugonnet, R. Hugonnet, R. Hugonnet, A. Manconi, A. Manconi, D. Farinotti, D. Farinotti

“…Additionally, many glaciers in this area are retreating out of glacially carved fjords, leaving landslides in contact with deep waterbodies that can substantially increase the reach of a catastrophic failure through displacement waves or hazard cascades. …”
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Porous Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/copper oxide nanocomposite membranes for piezoelectric strain sensing by Maryam Al-Ejji, Tamanna Promi, Farah Sangor, Zinab Al-Awa, Sumalatha Bonthula, V. Radhika, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma

“…Moreover, the surface water contact angles of the membranes have slightly increased after loading the nanomaterial into the PVDF-HFP matrix, which strongly influenced the surface energies, indicating hydrophobicity. …”
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Research on an Ice-Breaking Mechanism Using Subglacial Resonance by Zegang Tian, Zixu Zhu, Bo Tong, Nianming Hu, Mingyong Hu, Yongbao Liu

“…This method eliminates the need for direct contact between the submarine and the ice layer, solving the current issues with submarine ice-breaking methods that demand high strength from the submarine and pose risks to both the submarine and its crew. …”
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Study on scour simulation and boundary condition conversion technology for a shallow foundation bridge by Gangping Fan, Huanzhe Li, Tianzhuo Wang, Jian Che, Xing Li, Chunyang Dou, Tong Wu

“…Abstract Bridges with shallow foundations are highly susceptible to flood scouring due to their limited embedment depth and small contact area between the soil and foundation. This can lead to foundation voids, posing a serious threat to bridge safety. …”
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Microscopic surgery for the repair of painful varicocele- efficacy and predictors of successful outcomes by Shayel Bercovich, Hen Hendel, Yossi Ventura, Shay Golan, Shachar Aharony, Ohad Shoshany

“…Repeat varicocele surgery appears to increase the risk of persistent pain. A longer follow-up period (more than 12 months after surgery) increases the chances of pain resolution.…”
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Probabilistic Approach to Assessing Photolithography Quality in the Production of Printed Circuit Boards by M. A. Korobkov, V. S. Barabanov

“…Introduction. The current trend in the production of miniaturized electronic devices with improved computing power and performance leads to an increase in the density of interconnections on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and a reduction in the dimensions of such conductive pattern elements, as tracks and gaps, contact pads of components and vias. …”
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Organizational Behavior and Multicultural Strategies in Healthcare Organizations by Desiree N. Green

“…This review method allows for a comprehensive and integrative approach to synthesizing current research and identifying gaps, trends, and critical insights pertinent to the research question. …”
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Challenges and Personal Protective Equipment among Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Arazoo Issa Tahir, Masood Abdulkareem, Fatima Mohammed

“…Conclusion: According to the current study, healthcare professionals lacked the resources needed to treat COVID-19 patients. …”
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The impact of intermittent preventive treatment in school aged children with dihydroartemisinin piperaquine and artesunate amodiaquine on IgG response against six blood stage Plasm... by Eric Lyimo, Geofrey Makenga, Louise Turner, Thomas Lavstsen, John P A Lusingu, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Daniel T R Minja, Christian W Wang, Vito Baraka

“…Breadth of malaria antigen recognition increased significantly during and after the intervention phases and did not differ between the study groups (Trend test: DP, z-score = 5.92, p < 0.001, ASAQ, z-score = 6.64, p < 0.001 and control, z-score = 5.85, p < 0.001). …”
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Factors Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis among Women Who Have Sex with Women: A Systematic Review. by Dana S Forcey, Lenka A Vodstrcil, Jane S Hocking, Christopher K Fairley, Matthew Law, Ruth P McNair, Catriona S Bradshaw

“…<h4>Background</h4>Women who have sex with women (WSW) have a higher burden of bacterial vaginosis (BV) than heterosexual women; studies of risk factors specific to this population are limited. We summarised current knowledge regarding risk factors for BV among WSW by systematic review.…”
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Does behavior mediate the effect of weather on SARS-CoV-2 transmission? evidence from cell-phone data. by Elise N Grover, Andrea G Buchwald, Debashis Ghosh, Elizabeth J Carlton

“…One prevailing hypothesis is that people spend more time indoors in cooler weather, leading to increased spread of SARS-CoV-2 related to time spent in confined spaces and close contact with others. …”
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Incomplete epidemiological transition in Kazakhstan: changes in the structure of life expectancy and causes of death by А. Алдангаркызы, М. Денисенко

“… This article examines Kazakhstan's epidemiological transition, focusing on shifts in mortality patterns and life expectancy within the context of socioeconomic and demographic influences. …”
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Development and evaluation of superhydrophobic carbon nanotube coatings onmaraging steel: Corrosion protection, and anti-fouling characteristics by F.abdel Mouez, H. Halfa, Ahmed Yahia, H.M. Hussien, Mohab Gaber, Heba H. Ali

“…Wettability analysis showed a significant transformation from the hydrophilic nature of untreated steel (water contact angle ∼50°) to a superhydrophobic state (contact angle ∼130°) after CNT deposition. …”
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Effects of ultrasonic vibration on residual stress distribution and local mechanical properties of AA6061/Ti6Al4V dissimilar joints by resistance spot welding by Mohan He, Qian Wang, Yingjun He, Jinxiang Wang, Ninshu Ma, Yuanxun Wang

“…The maximum load of welding nugget region increased from 19.6 N to 22.3 N, and the elongation obtained 10% increase. …”
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People with Gender Diversity in Portugal: A Brief Insight into Psychological Welfare and Family and Social Environments by José Luís de Magalhães Guimarães, Carolina Luísa Cardoso Lemos, Zélia Maria Teixeira Brandão Figueiredo

“…Results: Regarding tolerance towards gender diversity, we found that it increased substantially from childhood and adolescence to current life; also, we ascertained that, when the trans person’s household is not tolerant, neither are the peers, and vice ‑versa (p=0.023). …”
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