Equations for estimating binary mixture toxicity: Methyl-2-chloroacetoacetate-containing combinations by Douglas A. Dawson, T. Wayne Schultz

“…Concentration-response curves (CRCs) were developed for A and B at each exposure duration and used to create predicted CRCs for the concentration addition (CA) and independent action (IA) mixture toxicity models. …”
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Recurrence and chronicity of bonding disorders diagnosed using the structured interview: case report by Yumi Nishikii, Yumi Nishikii, Yoshiko Suetsugu, Hiroshi Yamashita, Keiko Yoshida, Keiko Yoshida

“…We also used the criteria for disorders of the mother-infant relationship developed alongside the interview.ResultsBonding disorders were diagnosed for this participant, with the first child as “threatened rejection” and the second and third as “mild disorders” (delayed positive feelings). Each improved with treatment within approximately 1 year; however, rejections recurred at different degrees when the next child was born. …”
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“Common sense is hard work” but benefits from persistent collaboration: Lessons learnt from the development of The Collaborative Network for European Clinical Trials for Children (... by Sabah Attar, Carla Peacock, Mandy Wan, Erin Halil, Chloe Bickerstaff, Lionel Tan, Hafsah Bhatti, Ricardo M. Fernandes, Regis Hankard, Mark A. Turner

“…The initial investment of time to share assumptions and “state the obvious” by each user will support future trials.…”
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Revealing intra- and inter-container fruit quality heterogeneity within overseas refrigerated container shipments using a physics-based digital twin by Celine Verreydt, Tarl Berry, Leo Lukasse, Deniz Turan, Paul Cronje, Thijs Defraeye

“…The air temperature and relative humidity inside refrigerated containers should be kept at optimal conditions to prevent fruit losses. However, each shipment evolves differently in terms of shipping duration and temperature. …”
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Understanding cancer from an evolutionary perspective: high-risk reprogramming of genome-damaged stem cells by Vladimir F. Niculescu

“…The ECCB analysis reveals the essence of the non-gametogenic germline of the AMF ancestor, which serves as a blueprint for all metazoan germlines and stem cell lineages and controls the life cycle of cancer. …”
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The effect of palatine tonsil size on occlusion among 10- 12 years students in erbil city. by Hozan Farid Tawfiq, Omar Fawzi Chawshli

“…Dental impressions were taken for each student. Data were analyzed with SPSS program version 22. …”
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Discovery of the bacterial HslV protease activators as lead molecules with novel mode of action by Aurangzeb Sana, Aurongzeb Muhammad, Shamim Shahbaz, Rashid Yasmeen, Khan Khalid Mohammed, Aziz Tariq, Alharbi Metab, Alasmari Abdullah F.

“…These proteins come together to form a functional enzyme complex, where the C-terminal helix of each HslU subunit is inserted into the binding pocket of each HslV dimer. …”
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Statistical and machine learning based platform-independent key genes identification for hepatocellular carcinoma. by Md Al Mehedi Hasan, Md Maniruzzaman, Jie Huang, Jungpil Shin

“…DEGs were determined from each dataset using limma. Individual combined DEGs (icDEGs) were identified from each platform and then determined grand combined DEGs (gcDEGs) from icDEGs of all platforms. …”
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The Effect of Sensorimotor Synchronization on Gait Spatiotemporal Parameters in Women with Multiple Sclerosis by Mozhgan Memarmoghadam, Mansoureh Shahraki, Behzad Mohammadi Orangi, Luca Correale, Leonardo A. Peyré-Tartaruga

“…Materials and Methods: Spatiotemporal parameters, bilateral symmetry and the locomotor rehabilitation index were obtained before and after 6 weeks (three times per week, 30 min each session) of locomotor training. We compared these findings between two groups of 10 patients, each with an expanded disability status scale (EDSS) of 3-6, who performed the gait training with or without rhythmic visual stimulus. …”
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Single, but not mixed dietary fibers suppress body weight gain and adiposity in high fat-fed mice by Swang M. Shallangwa, Alexander W. Ross, Peter J. Morgan

“…Furthermore, 2 and 10% mixtures of dietary fiber were also without effect. Each fiber treatment stimulated a distinct gut microbiota profile at the family and operational taxonomic unit (OTU) level. …”
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Learning-based page replacement scheme for efficient I/O processing by Hwajung Kim

“…Using two replacement policies based on least/most-recently used (LRU/MRU) strategies, LPR gives rewards or penalties to each policy based on its previous decisions. Consequently, LPR evolves its own page replacement policy to minimize cumulative regrets for each decision. …”
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Improving photovoltaic water pumping system performance with ANN-based direct torque control using real-time simulation by Ikram Saady, Btissam Majout, Ismail El Kafazi, Mohammed Karim, Badre Bossoufi, Najib El Ouanjli, Said Mahfoud, Ahmed Althobaiti, Thamer A. H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…Therefore, the innovative aspect of this work consists of introducing Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) based on each PVWPS controller. On the one hand, ANN-based MPPT is implemented to ensure optimal performance of the PV array under varying irradiation levels. …”
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Adapting the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: A collaborative study in West Africa by Kadidiatou R. Kourouma, Tieba Millogo, Aissatou Diallo, Wambi M.E. Yaméogo, Marie L. Agbré-Yacé, Mamadou D. Baldé, Issaka Tiembré, Alexandre Delamou, Séni Kouanda

“…The modified SCC implemented in each country consisted of 31 items, with variations observed in the timing of the monitoring signs when plotting the partograph. …”
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Diverse pathways to decarbonization: cluster-specific impacts of energy sources on CO2 emissions in the European Union by Jana Chovancová, Igor Petruška, Ugur Korkut Pata, Peter Adamišin

“…These findings underscore the need for tailored energy policies that consider the specific conditions of each country cluster in order to achieve an effective transition away from fossil fuels and maximise the benefits of renewable energy sources. …”
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Green Transportation and Environmental Sustainability in Selected Manufacturing Entities in Kampala District, Uganda by Rugasira, Jack, Moses, Agaba, Byarugaba Mbiito, Jotham, Makumbi, Rita, Kyotuheire, Jill, Asiime, Jane

“…Green Transportation reflects a small F-statistic of 17.841 indicating the statistical significance of each of the regression coefficients. Green Transportation reflects a small F-statistic of 17.841 indicating the statistical significance of each of the regression coefficients. …”
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Bluebirds and Other Cavity-Nesting Birds: Leader’s Guide by Loretta Rodriguez, Joy Jordan, Mark E. Hostetler, Christina Packard, Jessica Kochert

“…The guide includes ready-to-use skill-a-thon resource materials and facilitator tips for each activity. Includes references. Published by the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, January 2010. 4HWLL30/4H289: Bluebirds and Other Cavity-Nesting Birds: Leader's Guide (ufl.edu) …”
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Influence of Lubrication Water Contamination by Solid Particles of Mineral Origin on Marine Strut Propeller Shafts Bearings of Ships by Litwin Wojciech, Barszczewska Agnieszka, Piątkowska Ewa, Szwoch Izabela, Matuszewski Leszek, Kahsin Maciej

“…The ship owners are looking for reliable and durable solutions. The costs of each ship components are carefully studied. The water lubricated bearings for ship propeller shafts are an environmentally friendly solution. …”
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Bud Rot of Palm by Monica L. Elliott

“…All leaves originate from there, and each palm stem has only one. Thus, when the bud is damaged or diseased, the palm usually dies. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“… This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Silverleaf Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci by Nicole Casuso, Hugh Smith

“… This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. …”
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