Synchronized Switch Harvesting on Capacitor Integrated Circuit for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Application by Shiquan FAN, Yunxiang CHEN, Ying XIE, Chenxi YUAN

“…The designed SSHC circuit is fabricated with standard 0.18 μm CMOS process, with an active area of about 0.06 mm2. The post-simulation results show that when the open-circuit voltage (OCV) of the piezoelectric energy sources is 2.8 V, the maximum voltage flip rate of 81.8% can be achieved. …”
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Kolbari and Its Identity Implications: Thematic Analysis of the Narrative of Kolbars in Baneh by Omid Ghaderzadeh, Adill Rasooli

“…Thematic analysis is a method used to identify and analyze patterns within qualitative data (Clarke & Braun, 2013: 1). …”
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Predictors of Death in Comorbid Patients with Thrombotic Complications: a Single-Center Retrospective Cross- Sectional Study by A. A. Ivannikov, E. V. Kazantseva, A. M. Demianov, A. A. Kanibolotskiy, Kh. G. Alidzhanova, M. K. Vasilchenko, S. S. Petrikov

“…Understanding this problem suggests that it is rational to pay more attention to the prevention of thrombosis in order to avoid thrombotic complications in the first place, and there is an urgent need to improve the ability to predict the development of complications and, most importantly, death. …”
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Can Smart Alloy Material Improve the Biomechanical Behavior of Prostheses Used in the Human Trachea? A Fluid-Structure Interaction Approach by Hamidreza Mortazavy Beni

“…The results presented that the most deformation in the trachea before stenting is up to 8.3 mm. …”
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Green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles using Jatropha curcas latex for antibacterial applications by Yojana Sharma, Vikas Anand, Rajesh Kumar, Anup Kumar, Pawan Heera

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The Mutual Role of Security and Independence with Press Crimes in Islam and Enacted rights by Adel Sarikhani

“…“ with a descriptive and analytical method.The most important result of the research is that from an Islamic point of view and based on the verses of the Holy Qur'an, the maximum participation of the people through legitimate freedoms is the cause of maintaining the country's independence and security, and there is a causal relationship between independence and security.…”
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Prospective metal hydride hydrogen storage and purification technologies by D. V. Blinov, V. I. Borzenko, A. V. Bezdudny, N. V. Kuleshov

“…The use of the metal hydride method of flow purification shows high rates of hydrogen extraction for subsequent accumulation and use in the fuel cell at high volume hydrogen contents in the mixture (≥10% vol.), while the method of periodic evacuation of accumulated impurities is most effective at low hydrogen contents in the mixture (<10% vol.). …”
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On а Model for Drough Risk Reduction in Agriculture by B. A. Ashabokov, L. M. Fedchenko, A. A. Tashilova, L. A. Kesheva, M. B. Ashabokova

“…As a target in the problem, you can use a function that describes the gain or loss of agriculture. Using this method of choosing an action to reduce risks avoids the formation of a set of actions from which it is necessary to choose the most appropriate one.Research results and their discussion. …”
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Exploring the effect on marine fish of electric fields of a fish‐protection by I. A. Stolbunov, S. N. Salienko, E. A. Zabotkina, E. I. Izvekov, E. N. Skuratovskaya, T. B. Sigacheva, M. P. Kirin, P. S. Podrezova

“…Experimental assessment of the impact of electric fields generated by the Electronic Programmable Complex Fish‐protecting Facility on the Electric Principle (EP EPRCFF) on the most common fish species of the Black Sea.Material and Methods. …”
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Corporate Real Estate alignment by Monique Arkesteijn

“…Most models pay little to no attention to  1 The design of new CRE portfolios; 2 The selection of a new CRE portfolio that adds most value to the organization. …”
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THE EFFECT OF INTRAVESICAL ONABOTULINUM TOXIN A TREATMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH OVERACTIVE BLADDER by Tuğçe Arslanoğlu, Cenk Yaşa, Funda Güngör Uğurlucan

“…The pre-and post-treatment results of the questionnaires were then evaluated. …”
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Breast Feeding Practice: Positioning and Attachment during Breast Feeding among Lactating Mothers Visiting Health Facility in Areka Town, Southern Ethiopia by Nega Degefa, Befikadu Tariku, Takalign Bancha, Gizachew Amana, Abdo Hajo, Yisehak Kusse, Eshetu Zerihun, Zeleke Aschalew

“…Most difficulties of breastfeeding can be avoided altogether if good attachment and positioning can be achieved at the first and early feeds. …”
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Lessons learned from the co-development of operational climate forecast services for vineyards management by N. Pérez-Zanón, V. Agudetse, E. Baulenas, P.A. Bretonnière, C. Delgado-Torres, N. González-Reviriego, A. Manrique-Suñén, A. Nicodemou, M. Olid, Ll. Palma, M. Terrado, B. Basile, F. Carteni, A. Dente, C. Ezquerra, F. Oldani, M. Otero, F. Santos-Alves, M. Torres, J. Valente, A. Soret

“…In the co-design phase, more intense engagement methods were implemented to communicate the capabilities of climate forecasts and design the product’s visualisation. …”
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The ABC Bicuspid Sizing Protocol for SAPIEN 3 Balloon-Expandable Valves by Tej Sheth, MD, Umar Ismail, MD, Jorge Chavarria, MD, Warkaa Al Shamkani, MD, Ahmed Makhdoum, MD, MSc, Kandace Forsyth, MSc, Iqbal Jaffer, MD, PhD, James Velianou, MD, Madhu Natarajan, MD, MSc

“…TAVR patients were treated according to the ABC bicuspid sizing algorithm with criteria for annular area (<10% oversizing or <5% with calcification), below annular (left ventricular outflow tract [LVOT]) area (<10% oversizing or <5% with calcification), intercommissural distance (>planned valve diameter - 1 mm), maximum sinus diameter (>planned valve diameter + 6 mm), and avoidance of high-risk leaflet calcification. …”
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In vitro shear and compression protocols to evaluate the effects of oral processing on purées intended for dysphagia patients by Kovan Ismael-Mohammed, Laura Laguna, Mireia Bolivar-Prados, Pere Clavé, Amparo Tarrega

“…However, this may be a risk for dysphagia patients, and it could be avoided by using an in vitro method to mimic oral changes. …”
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Citrate regional anticoagulation of 500 ml/min of extracorporeal blood flow: an experimental study by Sebastiano Maria Colombo, Luigi Vivona, Michele Battistin, Vittorio Scaravilli, Alessandro Galli, Chiara Anzanello, Elisa Cipriani, Francesca Gori, Serena Todaro, Carlo Valsecchi, Daniele Dondossola, Anna Paola Marcello, Andrea Carlin, Antonio Pesenti, Giacomo Grasselli, Alberto Zanella

“…Abstract Background Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is the most widespread technique which allows to perform extracorporeal treatments, avoiding the complications of systemic anticoagulation. …”
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: a framework for producers and users of evidence by Peter Craig, Mhairi Campbell, Manuela Deidda, Ruth Dundas, Judith Green, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Jim Lewsey, David Ogilvie, Frank de Vocht, Martin White

“…Qualitative methods Qualitative methods make an essential contribution to most natural experimental evaluations, with evaluations benefitting from a mixed-method design incorporating qualitative methods throughout. …”
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Identifying Psychological and Sociological Factors Affecting Job Aspirations in Lower Secondary Students by Farid Ahmadi, Soheila Ahmadi

“…To ensure maximum representation, 1,200 students were randomly selected from various schools throughout the city, with the distribution by sex and school type mirroring the proportions of the target population. …”
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Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of male bladder outlet obstruction: long-term follow-up of the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT by Madeleine Clout, Amanda L Lewis, Madeleine Cochrane, Grace J Young, Paul Abrams, Peter S Blair, Christopher Chapple, Gordon T Taylor, Sian Noble, Tom Steuart-Feilding, Jodi Taylor, J Athene Lane, Marcus J Drake

“…Main outcome measures The primary outcome was a patient-reported International Prostate Symptom Score 5 years post randomisation. Rates of surgery was the key secondary outcome. …”
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Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of male bladder outlet obstruction: long-term follow-up of the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT by Madeleine Clout, Amanda L Lewis, Madeleine Cochrane, Grace J Young, Paul Abrams, Peter S Blair, Christopher Chapple, Gordon T Taylor, Sian Noble, Tom Steuart-Feilding, Jodi Taylor, J Athene Lane, Marcus J Drake

“…Main outcome measures The primary outcome was a patient-reported International Prostate Symptom Score 5 years post randomisation. Rates of surgery was the key secondary outcome. …”
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