Assessing Social Participation Among Kidney Transplant Recipients Using PROMIS Computer Adaptive Testing by Maria G. Pucci, Mowa Ayibiowu, Jad Fadlallah, Aghna Wasim, Nathaniel Edwards, Madeline Li, Doris Howell, Susan Bartlett, John D. Peipert, Samantha Anthony, Istvan Mucsi, Janine Farragher

“…Reliability of the PROMIS-SP CAT was determined using standard error of measurement (SEM) and test-retest reliability using intraclass correlation coefficient. …”
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Prospects for the use of a membrane refrigeration unit for the production of cold as an alternative to absorption by M. V. Shamarov, E. G. Stepanova, A. V. Kolinko, A. M. Shamarov

“…An analysis was made of the use of a traditional absorption refrigeration machine and a membrane refrigeration machine from the point of view of energy efficiency and the number of working elements. Presented for comparison are methods for calculating the separation process of the “absorbent-refrigerant” mixture based on reverse osmosis processes and a water-ammonia absorption refrigeration unit. …”
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Pemanfaatan Polimer Alam Kappa-Karagenan dan Glukomanan untuk Mikroenkapsulasi Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Viona Rohmah Armia Gita Kusuma, Gemilang Ramadhan Syahputraningrat, Halimah Madania Rahman, Fadilah Fadilah

“…The aim of the  research is to determine the effect of the volume of core material and the composition of polymer mixture on EVOO microencapsulation using mixture natural polymer kappa-carrageenan and glucomannan by coacervation method. …”
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Investigation of the effect of electro-hydraulic pulses on the combustion process of phosphorus sludge by А.К. Хасенов, У.Б. Нусупбеков, Д.Ж. Карабекова, С.С. Касымов, М.М. Болатбекова, М. Стоев

“…A distinctive feature of the electro-hydraulic effect is the ability to control the parameters of pressure waves over a fairly wide range using the characteristics of the electric discharge circuit. For determine the optimal productivity and purity of the final product of the electric discharge unit’s operation mode, experiments were conducted on the effect of the discharge energy on the efficiency of the electric discharge method for extracting phosphorus from phosphorus sludge. …”
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Research on energy-saving optimization of supercapacitor trams in multi-section by ZHANG Huazhi, FU Chengcheng, ZHENG Yi, WANG Qingyuan, FENG Xiaoyun, HE Bin

“…Compared with the standard timetable, the optimized timetable could further reduce the operating energy consumption; and the relationship between the total operating time and energy consumption of multiple intervals was analyzed, which can comprehensively consider the energy consumption and efficiency of train operation to set the running time, and use the collaborative optimization method to determine the timetable and operation strategy, so as to achieve the purpose of energy saving.…”
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SUBSIDIARY LIABILITY OF CONTROLLING PERSONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEBTOR’S BUSINESS ACTIVITIES by PETUHOV S.V.

“…Solving the problem solely in the plane of the burden of proof is not enough to comply with the general rules of bringing to civil liability. Research methods. Analysis, deduction, formal legal and comparative legal methods, as well as the system method. …”
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PERIARTICULAR SOFT TISSUE LESION OF THE SHOULDER: PATHOGENESIS, CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS, CURRENT APPROACHES TO THERAPY by V. A. Nesterenko

“…The review gives the data of clinical trials evaluating the comparative efficiency of these drugs. Special attention is paid to a new method for treating SRCS – the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). …”
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Comparison of Noise Reduction Algorithms for Optical Coherence Tomography Images of Skin Melanoma by O. O. Myakinin

“…Quantitative metrics were determined: a Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) metrics, an Effective Number of Looks (ENL) metrics, Structural Similarity Index Metrics (SSIM) and a correlation coefficient χ, reflecting two main principles of improving image quality: to reduce noise and to save the borders of tissue layers and heterogeneities.Results. …”
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How Accurately Can Urologists Predict Eligible Patients for Immediate Postoperative Intravesical Chemotherapy in Bladder Cancer? by Hüseyin Alperen Yıldız, Müslim Doğan Değer, Güven Aslan

“…Cohen’s Kappa (κ) coefficient was used to assess agreement between predictions and pathology. …”
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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF VASOENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR-2 (VEGFR2) EXPRESSION IN RAT CARDIOMYOCYTES UNDER DOXORUBICIN AND BETULONIC ACID AMIDE ADMINISTRATION by L. L. Elena, M. M. Mzhelskaya, E. V. Koldysheva, M. G. Klinnikova

“…It was shown that the increase in the volume density of lytic altered cardiomyocytes correlated with a significant increase in VEGFR2 expression (correlation coefficient varied from 0.620 to 0.980).…”
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Studies on the Estimation of Stature from Hand and Foot Length of an Individual by O. S. Saka, O. A. Alamu, A. A. Olayode, A. A. Akinjisola, J. O. Ogundipe

“…Gender differences for the two parameters were determined using Student t-test. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) was used to examine the relationship between two anthropometric parameters and standing height (stature). …”
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Do speed amplitude and period affect gait variability and step followability under sinusoidal speed changing conditions? by Kiyotaka Motoyama, Takehiro Tashiro, Akira Saito, Masahiro Horiuchi, Taisuke Sakaki, Daijiro Abe

“…We also examined which limbs are responsible for the step variabilities.MethodsThe IC plane thickness and coefficient of variance of step width (CVSW) were quantified as anteroposterior and lateral gait variability in 18 young adults. …”
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Objective assessment of the parameters and stability of accommodation after optical and opto-pharmacological therapy of progressive myopia in children by E. P. Tarutta, S. E. Kondratova

“…Purpose of the work: comparative evaluation of the effect of isolated optical (OT) and combined optical-pharmacological (OPT) therapy in patients with myopia on various accommodation parameters and its stability. Material and methods. Objective parameters and stability of accommodation after OT and OFT were determined in 31 patients aged 8–13 years with acquired myopia from –0.87 to –5.75 (on average –2.96 ± 1.60) D. …”
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The Hydrogeological Condition of Dibdibba aquifer between Karbala and Najaf in the middle of Iraq by Ahmed I. Abood, Sabbar Abdullah Salih, Ahmed Nadem

“…The specific yield (Sy) equivalent to the storage coefficient in a confined aquifer was between 0.006 and 0.0302. …”
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Vision Deficit Is a New Marker of Cognitive Impairment by N. M. Agarkov, A. E. Kopylov, R. E. Osmanov, N. V. Popova, M. A. Neudakhin, A. A. Titov

“…The diagnosis of this ophthalmology was performed according to generally accepted methods. The degree of cognitive impairment was determined according to the Mini­-Mental­-State­-Examination (MMSE) scale. …”
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The Performance qualification of automatic volumetric pipettes used in university hospitals in the DRC: Case of Kinshasa, Bukavu, and Kisangani by Joenna Bapite Musongiela, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Emile Tweni Baruti, Timothé Mavanga Mabaya, Jacquie Bolavie Bolande, Sara Munguakonkwa Byamungu, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge

“…Precision was evaluated using the coefficient of variation, while accuracy was determined by comparing the delivered volume to the nominal volume. …”
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Evaluation of a body height and weight harmony among university students by Stanislaw B. Nowak, Ihor P. Zanevskyy

“…Correlation between results of these two evaluations was determined using the Pearson interclass correlation coefficient. …”
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Circadian disruption is associated with altered postural control in aged individuals under eye closed condition by Hóngyi Zhào, Hóngyi Zhào, Zhiqiang Zhang, Yinxia Bai, Peng Li, Yonghua Huang

“…However, the relationship between increased postural sway and the circadian rhythm (CR) remains unclear.ObjectivesTo assess performance in the postural control test in aged individuals with an abnormal CR.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study included two groups of participants: those at high risk of falling (HFR) and those at low risk of falling (LFR), which was determined by the clinical cut-off score for the sway path with open eyes. …”
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Electroacupuncture attenuates intervertebral disc degeneration by upregulating aquaporins via the cAMP/PKA pathway by Min Wang, Jia-Bao Huang, Jing Zou, Guo-fu Huang

“…To investigate whether EA can upregulate aquaporins (AQPs) in IVDD via the cAMP/PKA pathway in a rabbit model of disc degeneration. Methods A homemade loading device was adapted to trigger a disc degeneration model. …”
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Evaluation of relationships between dogs and owners: the turkish translation, reliability and validity study of cat/dog owner relationship scale (c/dors) by Ufuk Kaya, Dogukan Ozen, Murat Onur Yazlik, Selim Kosem, İsmayil Safa Gurcan

“…<p> <b>Materials and Methods: </b>An expert team translated the cat/dog owner relationship scale (C/DORS) from its original language of English into Turkish. …”
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