Extended Levett trigonometric series. by Robert Reynolds

“…An extension of two finite trigonometric series is studied to derive closed form formulae involving the Hurwitz-Lerch zeta function. The trigonometric series involves angles with a geometric series involving the powers of 3. …”
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Effectiveness of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation for the Change of Posture Indicators of 7–10-Year-Old Girls by Deimantė Živatkauskienė, Dovydas Gedrimas

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of a six-week DNS programme on trunk functional stability, spinal curvatures and pelvic tilt angle, static trunk muscle endurance, scapular positioning, and static and dynamic balance in girls aged 7–10 years. …”
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TRYBE®: an Fc-free antibody format with three monovalent targeting arms engineered for long in vivo half-life by Emma Davé, Oliver Durrant, Neha Dhami, Joanne Compson, Janice Broadbridge, Sophie Archer, Asher Maroof, Kevin Whale, Karelle Menochet, Pierre Bonnaillie, Emily Barry, Gavin Wild, Claude Peerboom, Pallavi Bhatta, Mark Ellis, Matthew Hinchliffe, David P. Humphreys, Sam P. Heywood

“…We demonstrate the format’s broad functionality by co-targeting of soluble and cell surface antigens. …”
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Loading Patterns of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament in the Healthy Knee: A Systematic Review. by S H Hosseini Nasab, Renate List, Katja Oberhofer, Sandro F Fucentese, Jess G Snedeker, William R Taylor

“…However, despite a number of experimental and modelling approaches to understand the kinematics and kinetics of the ligament, the normal loading conditions of the PCL and its functional bundles are still controversially discussed.…”
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Sustainable hydrophobic bio-based adsorbent from modified sphagnum moss for efficient oil-water separation by Junpeng Ren, Xiuheng Yang, Yu Wang, Shijiang Zhang, Jinkang Zhou

“…Characterization using SEM, XPS, FTIR, and TGA confirmed the successful grafting of hydrophobic functional groups and the formation of a uniformly rough surface, leading to a water contact angle of 157°. …”
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Assessment of fracture stability following modified minimally invasive reduction osteosynthesis system (MIROS) fixation for Neer 2 and 3-Part proximal humeral fractures by Osam Mohamed Metwally, Ahmed Hatem Farhan, Mahmoud Abdo Mahmoud, Hossam Fathi Mahmoud, Fahmy Samir Fahmy

“…The Constant-Murley score, and the range of shoulder forward elevation were measured for functional assessment, while the radiological humeral head height (HHH) and humeral shaft angle (HSA) were used to verify the fracture stability. …”
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Seepage Flow Properties of a Columnar Jointed Rock Mass in a True Triaxial Experiment by Yanxin He, Zhende Zhu, Wenbin Lu, Yunjin Hu, Xinghua Xie, Sijing Wang

“…The law of variations in the permeability of the samples with different dip angles under intermediate principal stress can be well expressed using the one-dimensional quadratic function equation k=a+bσ2+cσ22, and the law of variations in the permeability of the samples with different dip angles under minimum principal stress can be well expressed using the logarithmic function k=a+blnσ3. …”
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One-Step Fabrication of Poly(vinylidene Fluoride-Co-Hexafluoropropylene)/Perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane Fibrous Membranes with Waterproof, Breathable, and Radiative Cooling Properti... by Aohan Hou, Juan Xie, Xiaohui Wu, Guichun Lin, Yayi Yuan, Xi Liu, Yancheng Wu, Feng Gan, Yangling Li, Yuxiao Wu, Gang Huang, Zhengrong Li, Jing Zhao

“…Functional membranes with waterproof, breathable, and thermal regulation capabilities are increasingly sought after across various industries. …”
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Coverage of the lower third of the limb and foot injuries using reverse sural fasciocutaneous flap described by Carriquiry by Camila Garcia Sommer, Aluísio Marino Roma, Lauro Arnoldo Ferreira Koehler, Cristiane Camargo Ferreira, Verena Benedick Coimbra, Antonio Roberto Bozola

“…It is relatively easy to make, with good vascular supply, and there is no functional loss of the donor area.…”
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Pressure-induced decomposition of β-SnWO4 by Sergio Ferrari, Daniel Diaz-Anichtchenko, Pablo Botella, Jordi Ibáñez, Robert Oliva, Alexei Kuzmin, Alfonso Muñoz, Frederico Alabarse, Daniel Errandonea

“…This result contradicts a previous study that, based on density-functional theory calculations and crystal-chemistry arguments, predicted a pressure-driven transition from β-SnWO4 to α-SnWO4. …”
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A randomized double-blind active-controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of topical basil (Ocimum basilicum) oil in knee osteoarthritis by Alireza Askari, Fatemeh Sadat Hasheminasab, Fatemeh Sadat Hasheminasab, Omid Sadeghpour, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadehd, Seyed Ali Ravansalar, Aida Iraji, Mohammad Hashem Hashempur

“…However, significant improvements were noted within each group for most variables.ConclusionTopical application of the traditional formulation of basil oil appears to improve clinical symptoms and certain functional indicators of knee osteoarthritis to a similar extent as diclofenac gel. …”
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Development of a miniaturized electrochemical biochip by Giovanni Bella, Paolo Calorenni, Neeraj Yadav, Emanuele Luigi Sciuto, Angelo Alberto Messina, Katia Buonasera, Leandro Lorenzelli, Sabrina Conoci, Sabrina Conoci

“…Moreover, the chip surface has been functionalized with thiol-modified oligonucleotides, whose immobilization has been characterized by contact angle (CA) and surface free energy (SFE) analysis. …”
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TO JUSTIFY A DIFFERENTIATED APPROACH TO PRESERVATION OF THIRD MOLARS DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT BY DETERMINING THEIR CONDITION AND POSITION IN THE JAW by S.І. Doroshenko, I.S. Kuzmenko, K.V. Storozhenko, S.V. Irkha, Kh.M. Demianchuk

“…Lower third molars incline medially at their crowns and therefore they have a smaller angle of inclination relative to the LJ base. While erupting upper third molars incline distally at their crown with an increased angle of inclination relative to the UJ base. …”
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Magnetically Induced Anisotropic Microstructures on Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Facilitate BMSC Alignment and Osteogenic Differentiation by Hua Zhang, Yang Luo, Rong Xu, Xu Cao, Guanrong Li, Shang Chen

“…Many tissues exhibit structural anisotropy, which imparts orientation-specific properties and functions. However, recapitulating the cellular patterns found in anisotropic tissues presents a remarkable challenge, particularly when using soft and wet hydrogels. …”
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Corrosion resistance of mild steel immersed in simulated concrete pore solution in the presence of sodium potassium tartrate by Pushpa Murugesh, Veerapandian Velkannan, Gurmeet Singh, Hashem Abdulhameed Al, Susai Rajendran, Arjunan Krishnaveni

“…Polarization study reveals that sodium potassium tartrate system functions as anodic type of inhibitor. AC impedance spectra reveal that a shielding film is formed on the metal surface. …”
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Elimination of Ethanol for the Production of Fucoidans from Brown Seaweeds: Characterization and Bioactivities by Periaswamy Sivagnanam Saravana, Shanmugapriya Karuppusamy, Dilip K. Rai, Janith Wanigasekara, James Curtin, Brijesh K. Tiwari

“…Fucoidans from brown seaweeds, <i>Fucus vesiculosus</i> and <i>Ascophyllum nodosum,</i> were extracted using green solvents such as citric acid (CA) followed by MWCO (molecular weight cut-off) filtration to obtain high-purity polysaccharides. The presence of functional groups typical to fucoidans, namely, fucose, sulfate, and glycosidic bonds, in the extracts were confirmed through the data obtained from FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy), TGA (thermogravimetric analysis), DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), and solid-state CP–MAS (cross-polarization magic angle spinning) analysis. …”
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A TECHNICAL NOTE ON SAFE DEFINITIVE EXTERNALIZED LOCKED PLATING FOR BIOLOGICAL FRACTURE HEALING IN COMPLEX TIBIAL FRACTURES by B. Makelov

“…This technical note describes a minimally invasive surgical technique for early appropriate care in patients with high-energy, multifragmentary tibial fractures by means of safe one-stage external stabilization with angle-stabled plates. The purpose of the presented prospective case series study was, to explore the clinical feasibility and research the biomechanical parameters and of externalized locked plating and, to test the functional result and clinical outcomes following the novel technique for definitive surgical treatment for complex - meta-diaphyseal multifragmentary, proximal (with simple intra-articular) and distal (multifragmentary metaphyseal), fractures of the shin bone. …”
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Transpicuous-Cum-Fouling Resistant Copolymers of 3-Sulfopropyl Methacrylate and Methyl Methacrylate for Optronics Applications in Aquatic Medium and Healthcare by Shehla Mushtaq, Nasir M. Ahmad, Habib Nasir, Azhar Mahmood, Hussnain A. Janjua

“…This lower bacterial and algal adhesion is attributed to higher concentrations of anionic SPMA monomer that cause electrostatic repulsion between functional groups of the polymer and microorganisms. …”
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Quercetin-Fortified Animal Forage from Onion Waste: A Zero-Waste Approach to Bioactive Feed Development by Janusz Wojtczak, Krystyna Szymandera-Buszka, Joanna Kobus-Cisowska, Kinga Stuper-Szablewska, Jarosław Jakubowicz, Grzegorz Fiutak, Joanna Zeyland, Maciej Jarzębski

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Investigation of the Size Control of Copper Ferrite Nanoparticles on their Electrical Properties in a Ferrofluid System using Oleic Acid Surfactant as an Energy Harvester by Prasetio Ardan Rezon, Lie Kimi Alexander, Liwanto Lie Samuel Jason, Saputro Rosy Eko, Anggono Willyanto

“…Based on the results obtained, copper ferrite nanoparticles appear to agglomerate with particle clusters reaching 52 nm and an average particle size distribution of 25.1 nm. Functional group characterization was carried out using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). …”
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