Lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of COVID-19-associated pneumonia by A. A. Balabanova, A. P. Kurazhov, V. D. Zavadovskaya

“…Currently, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, lung ultrasound is widely used due to its high diagnostic efficiency, which is comparable with classical radiography and X-ray computed tomography (CT) by a number of parameters.The article describes the method of lung ultrasound and the radiographic pattern of COVID-19-associated pneumonia. …”
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Complexes of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyethylene glycol with palladium(II) ions: characterization and catalytic activity by Dina N. Akbayeva, Indira A. Smagulova, Azhar Timurkyzy, Botagoz S. Bakirova

“…The composition of the complex compounds was determined by potentiometric and conductometric titration. …”
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Selective chelating precipitation of palladium metal from electroplating wastewater using chitosan and its derivative by Qiaoling Xie, Gaojie Liang, Tao Lin, Fuming Chen, Dandan Wang, Bo Yang

“…Thus, it can be concluded that the combined utilization of chitosan and its water-soluble derivative is a promising approach method for the removal of different forms of palladium from real electroplating wastewater.…”
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Studying human capital formation of students using computer software by S. V. Kotov, A. L. Blokhin

“…Conclusion. As one of the methods for assessment of human capital formation, this software demonstrated its efficiency and considerable impact in pedagogical, psychological, economic, and cultural aspects. …”
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Reducing critical effects of torsional vibrations induced by PDC bits during rock destruction by B. A. Ovezov, K. O. Shcherbakova, L. R. Kalendarova, P. A. Romanov, D. A. Kuznetsova

“…To do this, it is necessary to evaluate the drilling efficiency of the DE bit, therefore, this article has evaluated the parameter depending on the size of the bit, which will determine the critical value of the drilling efficiency parameter.…”
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Does intellectual capital affect bank performance? Evidence from Bangladesh by Md. Tofael Hossain Majumder, Israt Jahan Ruma, Aklima Akter

“…In addition, the findings show that capital employed efficiency (CEE) is an essential determinant of bank performance rather than structural capital efficiency (SCE) and human capital efficiency (HCE) for the Bangladeshi banking sector. …”
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Improvement of the integral indicator for assessing the characteristics of a hybrid power plant as part of a passenger aircraft by Oleksii Pushylin

“…The subject of the study in this article is the justification of the efficiency of various architectures of hybrid-electric propulsion system of the turbojet engines. …”
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Stability Analysis of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes by the Genotype × Genotype-Environment Biplot by Mohsen Esmaeilzadeh Moghadam, Manoochehr Dastfal, Seyed Mahmoud Tabib Ghaffary, Seyyed Bahram Anderzian4 Anderzian, Manoochehr Sayyahfar, Khaled Miri, Shirali Koohkan, Alireza Askari Kalestani

“…The weight of the obtained grains was measured by a digital scale and reported in hectares. Grain yield was determined using combined analyses of variance. The GGE biplot statistical method (genotype effect + genotype × environment interaction) was used to study the stability of genotypes in the studied environments. …”
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Lifetime history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is associated with shorter sleep duration and more sleep disturbance in midlife: results from the Project Viva women’s healt... by Kimia Heydari, Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman, Suzanne M. Bertisch, Elizabeth B. Klerman, Jorge E. Chavarro, Emily Oken, Karen M. Switkowski

“…We determined lifetime HDP via medical records from the index pregnancy and self-report both at enrollment and during midlife. …”
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Novel AP39-Loaded Liposomes Sustain the Release of Hydrogen Sulphide, Enhance Blood-Brain Barrier Permeation, and Abrogate Oxidative Stress-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Bra... by Al Tahan MA, Marwah MK, Dhaliwal M, Diaz Sanchez L, Shokr H, Kaur M, Ahmad S, Badhan RK, Dias IH, Sanchez-Aranguren L

“…Entrapment efficiency was determined using HPLC, while cytotoxicity was assessed in human vein endothelial (HUVEC) and neuroblastoma (SHSY5Y) cells. …”
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Forced randomization: the what, why, and how by Kerstine Carter, Olga Kuznetsova, Volodymyr Anisimov, Johannes Krisam, Colin Scherer, Yevgen Ryeznik, Oleksandr Sverdlov

“…A better understanding of statistical properties of FR is warranted. Methods We described four different IRT configurations with or without FR and illustrated them using a simple example. …”
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Correlation between insulin-like growth factor 1 levels and tacrolimus dose in pediatric liver recipients by R. M. Kurabekova, O. M. Tsirulnikova, O. E. Gichkun, G. A. Olefirenko, I. E. Pashkova, A. A. Belchenkov, O. P. Shevchenko

“…Materials and methods. We examined 156 children aged from 2 to 105 (median – 8) months with liver cirrhosis of various etiology, who received liver from a living related donor. …”
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Multifunctional hyaluronic acid-based biomimetic/pH-responsive hybrid nanostructured lipid carriers for treating bacterial sepsis by Eman Elhassan, Calvin A. Omolo, Mohammed A. Gafar, Eman A. Ismail, Usri H. Ibrahim, Rene Khan, Mathieu Lesouhaitier, Paul Kubes, Thirumala Govender

“…Drug release was evaluated using the dialysis bag method. Antimicrobial activity against MRSA and efflux pump inhibition were also determined. …”
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Optimization of a novel dental self-healing resin composite by bacteria-induced biomineralization by Yanyan Han, Yanyan Han, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Jianing Weng, Shiqi Tian, Xian Dong, Zhiheng Cai, Zhiheng Cai, Yi Zhang, Tiantian Wu, Tiantian Wu, Dan Lin, Yaqin Zhu, Yaqin Zhu

“…This method took a microscopic view of the healing process in artificial saliva, and the self-healing efficiency was determined by quantifying the scratch area.ResultsIn the final results, Bacillus sphaericus (ATCC 4525) cultured with Mn2+ exhibited the most impressive self-healing effect, while Bacillus pasteurii (B80469) had the weakest self-healing effect in the study. …”
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DYNAMICS OF BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS OF HUMORAL IMMUNITY AND METABOLISM IN MANDIBULAR BONE TISSUE UNDER INFLUENCE ON REPARATIVE OSTEOGENESIS by A.A. Boiko, O.A. Nakonechna

“…There is an activation of reparative osteogenesis in the bone tissue of the mandible in rats with a simulated hole defect under the conditions of its subsequent closure with hydroxyapatite-containing osteotropic material and injections of thymaline into the surrounding soft tissues. The determination of biochemical markers of bone metabolism, in particular alkaline and acid phosphatase in the oral fluid in mandibular fractures, can be used in clinical practice to improve the efficiency of diagnosing reparative osteogenesis in the jaw bones. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING ENTERPRISES IN AZERBAIJAN AND DIRECTIONS OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT by Shohrat İzzat Aliyeva, Zulfiya Mirza Gasimova, Sadagat Yusup Aliyeva, Hijran Rafig Kocharli

“…It emphasizes the need to increase the efficiency of utilizing economic potential and develop a strategy for the development of processing enterprises, adopting a systematic approach. …”
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DFT analysis of the [3 + 2] heterocyclization reaction of ((1,2,4-triazole(1,3,4-oxadiazole)-3(2)-yl)methyl)thiopyrimidines by Yu. V. Karpenko

“…Melting points were determined using the capillary method on a Stanford Research Systems Melting Point Apparatus 100 (SRS, USA). …”
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Assessment of Learning Styles of First-year Medical Students’ using VARK 8.02 Model Questionnaire: A Cross-sectional Study by Senthil Ganesh P Kannappan, Ravichandran Doraisamy, Vijayakumar Jagadesan

“…Teachers can plan their lessons based on students’ learning preferences to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their teaching and learning methods. To accommodate different learning styles, educators should combine various teaching methods.…”
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Sediment Particle Size Distribution behind the Check Dams of the Lashkaran Watershed, Salmas, West Azerbaijan by Afsaneh Jafari, Habib Nazarnejad, Saeed Najafi, farrokh asadzadeh

“…The results of examining the efficiency coefficients of particle size distribution models show that the Fredlund model with the highest coefficient of determination (0.98), the lowest RMSE index (0.03), and Akaike's statistic (59.54) is the most efficient model in measuring the distribution of sediment particle size compared to the other seven models. …”
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IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAUMA-PROTECTING TECHNOLOGICAL LINES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF GRAIN CROPS by R. Mirskykh

“…The study is based on the analysis of recent research in the field of mechanical damage to grain and methods for its minimization. Methods of theoretical mechanics, continuum mechanics, and the Federman–Buckingham theorem are used. …”
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