Structural Identification Using Digital Image Correlation Technology by Samira Azizi, Kaveh Karami, Stefano Mariani

“…Structural health monitoring has gained increasing research interest, particularly due to the societal concerns tied to the aging of current civil structures and infrastructures. …”
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Mpox in Africa: What we know and what is still lacking. by Jia Bainga Kangbai, Umaru Sesay, Ulrich Vickos, Fatmata Kagbanda, Mosoka Papa Fallah, Augustus Osborne

“…Mpox is endemic in several African countries, and currently, the infection has spread in non-endemic countries, including Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. …”
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Effects of a short-term removal of the dominant male on vocalization in captive groups of large-billed crows (Corvus macrorynchos) by Illia Aota, Mayu Takano, Ei-Ichi Izawa

“…Dominance signals are well-known mechanisms that allow individuals to assess their opponent’s fighting ability without physical contact, thereby maintaining dominance relationships. …”
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Standardized Loads Acting in Hip Implants. by Georg Bergmann, Alwina Bender, Jörn Dymke, Georg Duda, Philipp Damm

“…With the increasing success of hip joint replacements, the average age of patients has decreased, patients have become more active and their expectations of the implant durability have risen. …”
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Habitat collectif « de standing » au cœur de Santiago du Chili : un modèle résidentiel vertical attractif ? by Line Henry

“…Santiago’s area is constantly increasing due to the appeal of detached suburban houses. …”
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Households willingness to join and pay for community-based health insurance: implications for designing community-based health insurance based on economic Status in Ethiopia. by Zewdie Birhanu, Morankar Sudhakar, Mohammed Jemal, Desta Hiko, Shabu Abdulbari, Bikiltu Abdisa, Badassa Wolteji Chala, Getnet Mitike, Tigist Astale, Nimona Berhanu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in districts from two different contexts: urban areas and agrarian areas in two major regions in Ethiopia, namely Oromia, and Amhara. …”
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Inhibiting NLRP3 enhances cellular autophagy induced by outer membrane vesicles from Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Jing Ge, Min Cao, Yuyao Zhang, Tianqi Wu, Jiayi Liu, Jiang Pu, Hongye He, Zhibin Guo, Shaoqing Ju, Juan Yu

“…We demonstrated that the NLRP3 (NLR family, pyrin domain containing 3) inhibitor MCC950 can enhance autophagy induced by PA-OMVs. …”
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Study of structural and mechanical properties of suppositories with bifonazole by T. V. Mielnyk, H. P. Lysianska

“…Currently, candidal vulvovaginitis is one of the most common infectious lesions of the mucous membrane of the vulva and vagina. …”
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Insights on natural products and their derivatives in tuberculosis management by Goyal Rajat, Susheel Kumar, Garg Kajal, Neha Rani, Chopra Hitesh, Wilson Kashish, Gupta Sumeet

“…More research is needed on various natural substances, both independently and in combination with currently approved drug regimens, as potential TB treatment options.…”
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Multifocal Intraocular Lenses Implantation in Presbyopia Correction. Literature Review by K. B. Pershin, N. F. Pashinova, M. M. Konovalova, A. Yu. Tsygankov, M. E. Konovalov

“…Currently, due to the increase in the duration of active life in people over 40, there is a need for effective correction of presbyopia. …”
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Gut opportunistic pathogens contribute to high-altitude pulmonary edema by elevating lysophosphatidylcholines and inducing inflammation by Xianduo Sun, Gaosheng Hu, Yuting Li, Wenjing Li, Yong Wang, Hui Yan, Guoqing Long, Long Zhao, Anhua Wang, Jingming Jia

“…Conversely, a synbiotic containing Bifidobacterium, Lactiplantibacillus, fructooligosaccharides, and isomaltose-oligosaccharides significantly reduced the severity of HAPE. …”
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THERMOELECTRIC HEAT EXCHANGER - HEAT TRANSMISSION INTENSIFIER FOR MAINTAINING A THERMAL REGIME IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS by Sh. A. Yusufov

“…In structural terms, the external installation comprises a compartment disposing electronic heatgenerating components, in which are located channels for ventilating external air, while a second compartment contains elements that require to be sealed from external influences, in cluding contact with external cooling air. A mathematical model is provided for determining the temperature of air flows from the heatexchange surfaces of a thermoelectric system (TES), as well as the limiting length of a thermoelectric system to achieve equal output temperature at given supply currents of thermoelectric batteries.Conclusion. …”
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A framework for integrating neural development and social networks in adolescence by Jimmy Capella, Eva H. Telzer

“…Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by increasingly complex and influential peer contexts. Concurrently, developmental changes in neural circuits, particularly those related to social cognition, affective salience, and cognitive control, contribute to individuals’ social interactions and behaviors. …”
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Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and its Associated Factors among Institutionalized Senior Citizens: A Cross-sectional Study by Mary Ancy N. Xavier, V. K. Usha

“…Background: The global elderly population is increasing steadily. The impact of this increasing elderly population on the healthcare system of low- and middle-income countries is huge. …”
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Microsaccades in applied environments: Real-world applications of fixational eye movement measurements by Robert G Alexander, Stephen L Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde

“…Here we present the state of the art in the practical applications of fixational eye movement research, examine its potential future uses, and discuss the benefits of including microsaccade measures in existing eye movement detection technologies. Current evidence supports the inclusion of fixational eye movement measures in real-world contexts, as part of the development of new or improved oculomotor assessment tools. …”
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Regulatory T Cell in Kidney Transplant: The Future of Cell Therapy? by Ahmad Matarneh, Meet Patel, Kinna Parikh, Amanda Karasinski, Gurwant Kaur, Vaqar Shah, Nasrollah Ghahramani, Naman Trivedi

“…Their immunosuppressive functions are mediated through both contact-dependent and contact-independent mechanisms. …”
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Liquid CO phase transition fracturing technology and its application in enhancing gas drainage of coal mines by Yingchun Fan, Botao Qin, Qun Zhou, Quanlin Shi, Dong Ma, Jiahao Wu

“…It utilized phase transition equipment (PTE) consisting of a liquid gas container, control unit for the current and gas volume, heating tube, and other components. …”
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Unveiling biomarkers via plasma metabolome profiling for diabetic macrovascular and microvascular complications by Zhixi Li, Yuhan Ren, Feng Jiang, Kai Zhang, Xuan Meng, Yingfeng Zheng, Mingguang He

“…Abstract Background Metabolic dysregulation plays a crucial role in the development of diabetic vascular complications. Current models for diabetic vascular complications predominantly rely on three conventional parameter classes: demographic characteristics, clinical measures, and standard laboratory indices. …”
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Insights from UKCTOCS for design, conduct and analyses of large randomised controlled trials by Usha Menon, Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj, Matthew Burnell, Sophia Apostolidou, Andy Ryan, Jatinderpal K Kalsi, Naveena Singh, Lesley Fallowfield, Alistair J McGuire, Stuart Campbell, Steven J Skates, Anne Dawnay, Mahesh Parmar, Ian J Jacobs

“…Future work There is a pressing need to increase the evidence base to support decision making about all aspects of trial methodology. …”
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Protective Effect of Fenugreek Supplementation against Mercury Toxicity on Sperm Parameters, Serum Testosterone and Testicular Tissue in the Rat by Jalal A. Karim, Karim R. Hamad

“…Group I: control, Group II: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitum, Group III: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitum, and fenugreek (F1) 0.75 mg/kg/day orally by gavage, Group IV: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitumand fenugreek (F2) 1.5 mg/kg/day orally by gavage. …”
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