Path Algebra-Driven Classification Solution to Realize User-Centric Performance-Oriented Virtual Network Embeddings by Stelios Prekas, Panagiotis A. Karkazis, Panagiotis Trakadas

“…This research offers a new evaluation mechanism to successfully replace the aforementioned traditional path ranking and path selection techniques. …”
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Naturally russeted and wound russeted skins of mango (cv. ‘Apple’) show no differences in anatomy, chemical composition or gene expression by Jannis Straube, Thomas O. Athoo, Viktoria Zeisler-Diehl, Kiran Suresh, Lukas Schreiber, Moritz Knoche

“…Russeting refers to an area of fruit skin where the primary (epidermal) surface has been replaced by a secondary (peridermal) surface. The objective was to establish histologies, gene expressions and chemical compositions of a natural periderm, a wound-induced periderm and of cuticles of an un-russeted skin. …”
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Macrophages in rosacea: pathogenesis and therapeutic potential by Xiaolin Wang, Huanyu Shi, Xueli Li, Yanyan Feng

“…ObjectiveRosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis predominantly affecting the central face, with its pathogenesis not yet fully elucidated. …”
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Building the barricade—DIY slit lamp breath shield by Zakariya Jarrar, Steven Harsum, Clara Hoi Ka Wu

“…The breath shield was designed to fit over the objective lens on the slit lamp after temporarily removing the standard, manufacturer-provided breath shield, before replacing it. …”
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A methodology study on spent dialysate collection by SONG Jin-hui, LIU Jian-jing

“…Objective To explore the accuracy of using a new kind of both simple and accurate tool to collect spent dialysate.Methods Thirty patients receiving maintenance hemo dialysis(MHD)in a stable condition were enrolled from our blood purification center.The patent method and the traditional method were used respectively to collect the spent dialysate of a whole dialysis(4 h)during the second treatment of a week.Phosphorus,urea nitrogen,creatinine and uric acid of the spent dialysate collected by two methods were determined,and the obtained data were classified as "patent group"and"traditional group".Meanwhile,by the use of data about gender,age,parameters of the dialyzer,and phosphorus concentration of spent dialysate which was collected after the dialysis for 60 min,a formula was used to calculate phosphorus removal amount of a whole dialysis procedure,and the obtained data were classified as"formula group".Results The total removal amounts of phosphorus,urea nitrogen,creatinine and uric acid in the patent group and traditional group were(27.60±8.39)vs.(27.75±8.45)mmol;(458.15±187.83)vs.(187.83±193.91)mmol;(14 676.46±5 593.39)vs.(5 593.39 ± 5 919.89)μmol;(6 341.61 ± 2 193.88)vs.(6 412.32 ±2 213.69)μmol,respectively.There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups(P>0.05),and the correlation coefficient was 0.996 for all.The total removal amounts of phosphorus in the formula group and traditional group were(32.8±28.03)vs.(27.75±8.45)mmol respectively.There were statistically significant differences between the two groups(t=6.35,P<0.01),and the correlation coefficient r=0.860.Conclusions The new method can perfectly replace the traditional or gold standard method to collect spent dialysate of a whole dialysis procedure.The detected removal amounts of various materials in the samples obtained by this new method are very consistent with those by the traditional method.Furthermore,the new method is significantly superior to the formula method.…”
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Non-invasively measured myocardial torsional modulus: Comparison to invasive evaluation of diastolic function by M. Rifqi Aufan, Himanshu Gupta, Oleg F. Sharifov, Gilbert J. Perry, Thomas S. Denney, Jr., Steven G. Lloyd

“…Conclusion: We propose a new method to objectively evaluate diastolic relaxation properties of the LV. …”
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Trends and Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease in US Adults with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Yanbing Zhang, Xinge Zhang, Chuiguo Huang, Lei Zhu

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Recently, the term metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has replaced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) and Ultrasonography (USG) in Diagnosing Carcinoma Gallbladder keeping Histopathology the Gold Standard by Raza Haider, Muhammad Qasim Butt, Muhammad Babar Khan, Jamil Salamat Ullah, Mansoor Tariq Azim, Sadia Ibrar Khan

“…Objective: To evaluate the comparative role of ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography in diagnosis of carcinoma gallbladder. …”
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Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome Related to Viscoelastic Substance by Ayşe Gül Altıntaş, Gültekin Köklü, Çiğdem Can, Sibel Polat, Meryem Yaşar

“…Objectives: To evaluate the etiologic factors of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) outbreak after uneventful cataract surgery, to discuss the treatment plan, and to assess the response to medical therapy. …”
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Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Frequency of Clarithromycin Resistance by qPCR by Samia Perwaiz Khan, Rubina Ghani, Safia Izhar, Ajeet Kumar, Ambreen Irshad, Shaista Emad, Aemen Moeen, Ayesha Abbasi, Maham Sattar, Syed Sohaib Hasan

“… Objective: Determine the frequency of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in our population, the response to triplequadruple regimen and resistance to clarithromycin. …”
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Middle term results of tantalum acetabular cups in total hip arthroplasty following pelvic irradiation by Massimiliano De Paolis, Riccardo Zucchini, Carlo Romagnoli, Matteo Romantini, Federica Mariotti, Davide Maria Donati

“…Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the middle term cup survival, assess the functional implementation and the radiographic evolution of tantalum acetabular cups implanted on patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management: A PRISMA-based Systematic Review by Adil Benabou, Fatima Touhami

“…This transformation has sparked significant academic interest, yet several gaps remain in understanding how AI affects HRM practices and organizational outcomes.Objective: This study aims to explore the integration of AI in HRM by analysing its potential opportunities and challenges. …”
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Poor Abilities of Noninvasive Biomarkers to Assess Esophagogastric Varices and Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy by Kodjo Kunale Abassa, Xiaoning Guo, Shuyan Tan, Zhiling Liang, Siwei Tan

“…Objective: This study evaluated the performances of several commonly used fibrosis markers in assessing EGVs and PHG in cirrhosis patients. …”
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Effect of Grewia venusta FRESEN mucilage on the proximate composition, physical and sensory properties of bread produced from wheat and cassava composite flours by Arubi P. Alobo, Gibson L. Arueya

“…Sweet cassava flour was used to replace wheat flour at 100: 0 (control), 90:10, 80:20 and 70:30% ratios in bread making. …”
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Sensory evaluation of aromatic foods packed in developed starch based films using fuzzy logic by Tanima Chowdhury, Madhusweta Das

“…The last two decades have seen attempts to replace non biodegradable, synthetic food packaging films with alternatives made from biopolymers. …”
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Defining Public Health Nutrition Goals Based on Food Balance Sheets—A Proof-of-Principle by Kurt Gedrich

“…Background and objectives: Food balance sheets (FBSs) provide comprehensive annual information on a country’s food supply, reflecting possible trends in a population’s overall food consumption. …”
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Functional characteristics and molecular structural modification of plant proteins. Review by V. V. Kolpakova, V. A. Byzov

“…Protein preparations from plant raw materials are widely used in the food industry as improvers, replacers or enrichers for products. However, their functional properties, as a rule, are less pronounced than those of proteins of animal origin. …”
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Use of a 4-circle goniometer for neutron and X-ray diffractometer in the study of single crystals by V. A. Sarin

“…Objectives. This study described the 4-circle goniometer Syntex P1N and its possible applications in X-ray and neutron structure analysis of single crystals.Methods. …”
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Construction of a Dynamic Normative Model of the Stock Valuation Rating by A. S. Tonkikh, S. A. Tonkikh, E. Yu. Maslova

“…However, the use of ratings is constrained by subjective factors, which necessitates replacing expert assessments with objective characteristics. …”
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Progress and Key Technology Prospects in the Renovation and Upgrading of Old Wind Farms by Yang XU, Anmin CAI, Liying ZHANG, Rong JIA

“…[Objective] The renovation and upgrading of old wind farms through "replacing small with large", fully tapping into the value of existing wind and land resources, and improving the efficiency of existing wind farms, is an important guarantee for promoting the development of new energy and achieving the "3060" carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. …”
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