Repeatability and reproducibility of eight macular intra-retinal layer thicknesses determined by an automated segmentation algorithm using two SD-OCT instruments. by Xinting Liu, Meixiao Shen, Shenghai Huang, Lin Leng, Dexi Zhu, Fan Lu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Twenty normal subjects (12 males, 8 females; 24 to 32 years old) were enrolled. …”
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Increase in high-lift devices efficiency of swept wing by Yu. S. Mikhailov

“…Aerodynamic analysis and design were carried out using 2D RANS Navier-Stokes method. A comparison of computed results has shown visible aerodynamic advantages of an improved high-lift system for maximum lift coefficient and refining the behavior of stall characteristics at high angles of attack. …”
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Measures to improve energy efficiency of building utility systems by A. S. Gavrilov, A. E. Sergeev

“…Methods. The main method is based on a survey of the level of energy efficiency of heating and hot water supply systems. …”
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Improving the energy efficiency of wind turbines for charging batteries by V. G. Petko, I. A. Rakhimzhanova, Yu. A. Ushakov, M. B. Fomin, A. S. Baikov, V. A. Pushko

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Efficiency of potato peel extract in the preservation of cow butter by Lemlem Tadesse Teklehaymanot, Talbachew Tadesse Nadew, Abebe Teshome Ayele

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The Breathing IQ: an anthropometric index of diaphragmatic breathing efficiency by Belisa Vranich, Rachel Lee, John Zapanta, Brian Shoen, Helene Houghton, Crystal Ruelas, Mary Lisa Wahlfeldt, Robin Kerr, Andrei Pripotnev, Michaela Goorahoo, Jean-Berne Baptiste, Joanne Elliot

“…Respiratory research has consistently called for the standardization of methods that can consider breathing as multifactorial and also consider breathing mechanics.AimThis paper aims to introduce the Breathing IQ (BIQ) as a novel anthropometric index of abdominothoracic flexibility for identifying biomechanical breathing patterns and assessing diaphragmatic breathing efficiency.MethodA sample of N = 384 individuals was assessed with the BIQ pre- and post-intervention of five corrective exercises in a single 90-minute session to identify changes in the BIQ grade (A–F), as determined by measuring the breathing range of motion (ROM) and location of movement (LOM).ResultsBinary-grade improvement (yes/no) occurred in 331 of 370 without an A grade at baseline (89.5%), p &lt; 0.001. …”
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Optimal Configuration of Spatial Planning for Energy-Efficient Buildings by Figen Balo, Biljana Ivanović, Željko Stević, Alptekin Ulutas, Dragan Marinković, Hazal Boydak Demir

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Research into operation efficiency of single-bucket hydraulic excavators by R. F. Salikhov, V. N. Kuznetsova, I. S. Kuznetsov

“…The excavator manufactured by Hitachi (Japan) was chosen as the machine under study.Methods and materials. To determine the utilization rates by time (excluding idling and movement within the object), idling, the data collection methodology was described. …”
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Quantitative analysis of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images during chemoradiation therapy for cancer of the cervix uteri: Prognostic role of pretreatment diffusion coeffi... by S. A. Kharuzhyk

“…Objective: to carry out a quantitative analysis of diffusionweighted magnetic resonance images (DWI) in cancer of the cervix uteri (CCU) and to estimate the possibility of using pretreatment measured diffusion coefficient (MDC) to predict chemoradiation therapy (CRT).Material and methods. …”
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Bovine trichomoniasis: A hidden threat to reproductive efficiency by Herry Agoes Hermadi, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Yenny Damayanti, Erma Safitri, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Sunaryo Hadi Warsito, Kartika Afrida Fauzia, Bantari Wisynu Kusuma Wardhani, Fitrine Ekawasti, Syahputra Wibowo, Ima Fauziah, Ikechukwu Benjamin Moses, Dea Anita Ariani Kurniasih, Muhammad Khaliim Jati Kusala, Julaeha Julaeha

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Performance of models to determine flow rate using orifice plates by Nicolas D. Cano, Antonio P. de Camargo, Gustavo L. Muniz, Jonesmar de Oliveira, José G. Dalfré Filho, José A. Frizzone

“…In the theoretical equations, the discharge coefficient was obtained using the Reader-Harris/Gallagher equation (Method 1) and approximated from experimental data using the angular coefficient of a zero-intercept straight line (Method 2). …”
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Research of the role of self-consciousness on the efficiency of sportsmen rehabilitation by V.A. Tyshchenko

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VOICE-BASED IDENTIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE EFFICIENCY OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS by Jadranka Otašević, Božidar Otašević

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Preoperatively-determined Red Distribution Width (RDW) predicts prolonged length of stay after single-level spinal fusion in elderly patients by Anton Früh, Dietmar Frey, Adam Hilbert, Claudius Jelgersma, Christian Uhl, Nitzan Nissimov, Peter Truckenmüller, David Wasilewski, Dimitrios Rallios, Matthias Hoppe, Simon Bayerl, Nils Hecht, Peter Vajkoczy, Lars Wessels

“…The Red Distribution Width (RDW) is a preoperative routinely determined parameter that reflects the degree of heterogeneity of red blood cells. …”
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The effect of work accidents on the efficiency of production in the coal sector by Ya şar Kasap

“…Using data envelopment analysis, the overall sources of technical inefficiency in the years examined were determined. The results from this analysis revealed that the overall technical efficiency was as low as 69.7%, particularly as a result of the disaster in 1992; work accidents therefore had a negative effect on production efficiency. …”
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Determination of the tunneling time of particles through a double barrier by A. K. Zaichenko

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Review of manufacturers'recommendations on technological capabilities of ejectable excavator vibroplates assessment during soil compaction by I. S. Tiuremnov, D. V. Fedorova

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STATISTICAL PROCESSING OF TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VIBRATING PLATE COMPACTORS by I. S. Tyuremnov, D. V. Fedorova

“…Moreover, low values of the determination coefficient for oscillation frequency and relative forcing force depending on the mass of the equipment also indicate the lack of consensus among manufacturers about the required characteristics of vibrating plate compactors and an assessment of their technological capabilities.Due to a significant excess of driving force of vibrating plate compactors over their weight, the base of the plate should come into partial uplift from soil, and that should be taken into account while the mathematical model of interaction development between vibrating plate compactors and soil. …”
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Integrated Identification and Efficient Use of Biodiversity in Mountainous Regions by Mehdiyeva A. M., Mahmudova Z. A., Rustamova D. F., Mansurova D., Juraeva G.

“…Using a number of analytical research methods (hydrogeological, geochemical, geophysical, isotope, computer (mathematical) modeling and others) to solve these problems, we determine the foci of formation of reservoir conditions in individual horizons, migration routes, as well as quantitative and qualitative parameters of thermal waters. …”
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Clinical efficiency of an education program for patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Evgenia Vladislavovna Orlova, L N Denisov, A O Arsenyev, N M Kosheleva, D E Karateyev, E L Nasonov

“…Objective: to develop an education program for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to evaluate its efficiency. Subjects and methods. The study included 43 patients with RA: 23 study group patients were trained according to an education program (Rheumatoid Arthritis Health School), 20 patients formed a control group. …”
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