Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Suture and Tape Show Similar Biomechanical Properties in Inside-Out Repair of Lateral Meniscus Tears in a Porcine Model by José Leonardo Rocha de Faria, M.D., M.Sc. Ph.D., Igor Farias de Araújo, M.D., Arthur Paiva Grimaldi Santos, M.Sc., Mariana Radulski, M.D., Douglas Mello Pavão, M.D., M.Sc. Ph.D., Ari Digiacomo Ocampo More, M.D., M.Sc. Ph.D., Alan de Paula Mozella, M.D., M.Sc. Ph.D., Geraldo da Rocha Motta Filho, M.D., M.Sc., João Antonio Matheus Guimarães, M.D., Ph.D., Rodrigo Salim, M.D., Ph.D., Carlos Rodrigo de Mello Roesler, Ph.D.

“…Methods: Twenty-eight porcine knees were selected for this controlled biomechanical evaluation in a laboratory setting. …”
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A Novel Community Detection Algorithm Based on Node Propagation and Attraction by Lidong Fu, Xinxing Xie, Zengfa Dou, Yun Bai, Xi Zhao

“…These high-propagation nodes form the initial backbone and framework of communities, minimizing the interference of low-propagation nodes on community structure. …”
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Induction of oxidative stress in a variety of durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf) exposed to recommended doses of pesticides by Djamila HAFSI, Ibtissem SBARTAI, Hana SBARTAI

“…It should be noted that the protocol used and the initial concentrations selected are the same as those used in the field. …”
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Brazilian version of the Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga, Spain: cross-cultural adaptation by Amelina de Brito Belchior, Rhanna Emanuela Fontenele Lima de Carvalho, Florência Gamileira Nascimento, Carla Cristina de Sordi, Raquel Rodrigues da Costa Brilhante, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira, Sherida Karanini Paz de Oliveira

“…Results: The ten experts selected, obtained an average score of 8.1 ± 3.0 confirming their high degree of expertise and competence. …”
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Thick-Anchored Dual-Layer Locking Supporting Technique in Gob-Side Entry Driving with the Narrow Pillar: A Case Study by Changliang Han, Yuxin Yuan, Nong Zhang, Yi Zhao, Qisheng Zhang, Kai Song, Min Wei, Yuxin Guo

“…Finally, the mining conditions of gob-side entry driving with narrow pillars are selected for engineering application and verification. …”
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Optimization of Growth and Degradation Conditions of Brucella Intermedia and Analysis of Its Wax Control Effect on Crude Oil by Hui WANG, Haijuan ZHANG, Weiqiang WANG, Lijian YANG

“…Five strains of bacteria were screened from crude oil sludge, and through the determination of their paraffin degradation rate and surface hydrophobicity, the bacterium B3 was selected and identified as Bruella intermedia. The experimental results showed that bacterial B3 had the best growth activity at a temperature of 40 ℃, an initial pH of 6, and a shaking table speed of 160 r/min, and had the best degradation effect on paraffin at this time. …”
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‘I can now hear the pauses’: the narratives of L2 listening and vocabulary development through extensive viewing by Lanoke Intan Paradita, Haira Rizka, Banatul Murtafi’ah, Lutfi Ashar Mauludin, Gatot Prasetyo

“…This study explores how an English learner achieved proficiency, particularly in listening skills and vocabulary, through self-selected viewing. Utilizing a case study approach, this research examines the learner’s use of TV series as a primary source of English input. …”
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Assessing the Viability of Converting Fuel-Based Pedicabs to Electric Pedicabs: A Case Study in Padang by Hidayat, Azriyenni Azhari Zakri, Iman Satria, Duskiardi, Arzul, Umair Ali

“…The technical design involved selecting conversion components, estimating costs, and analyzing post-conversion operational expenses. …”
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A Review of Wireless and PLC Propagation Channel Characteristics for Smart Grid Environments by Sabih Güzelgöz, Hüseyin Arslan, Arif Islam, Alexander Domijan

“…Among these, wireless and PLC-based solutions are attractive considering the cost of initial deployment. Wireless communication deployment in smart grid covers a variety of environments such as indoor, outdoor, and electric-power-system facilities. …”
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Study on Fracturing and Diffusion Mechanism of Nonslab Fracturing Grouting by Hua Cheng, Xiangyang Liu, Jian Lin, Liangliang Zhang, Mingjing Li, Chuanxin Rong

“…It is pointed out that when fracturing grouting in deep rock layers, a larger initial grouting rate and grouting pressure should be selected in the early stages of grouting to generate or penetrate fractures in the rock layer. …”
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Research on Course-Changing Performance of a Large Ship with Spoiler Fins by Zedong Zhang, Shuai Hao, Bin Wang, Xingdao Bo, Xuning Zhang, Yang Yu

“…Transient-state hydrodynamic forces were calculated during collision avoidance maneuvers using the CFD method; the pressure and velocity contours around the ship were demonstrated; and the ship motion trajectories under different initial ship speeds were simulated and predicted through the adoption of overset mesh and 6-DOF dynamic mesh techniques. …”
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Aerodynamic and Stability Analysis of a Closed-Wing High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite by Eleonora Riccio, Chiara Giaquinto, Vincenzo Rosario Baraniello, Giuseppe Persechino, Domenico Coiro

“…The design uses a hybrid approach, combining aerodynamic and aerostatic forces to achieve weight balance, with the stability analysis accounting for the buoyancy force applied at the center of volume of the structure. Following the initial design phase, which aims for an altitude of 20 km, a speed of 16 m/s, and a payload capacity of 20 kg, a suitable configuration using a NACA 0018 airfoil is selected. …”
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Coley’s Toxin to First Approved Therapeutic Vaccine—A Brief Historical Account in the Progression of Immunobiology-Based Cancer Treatment by K. Devaraja, Manisha Singh, Krishna Sharan, Sadhna Aggarwal

“…Cancer immunobiology is one of the hot topics of discussion amongst researchers today, and immunotherapeutic modalities are among the selected few emerging approaches to cancer treatment that have exhibited a promising outlook. …”
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Otosclerosis and the evolution of stapes surgery: A historical and otopathological study by Dilshan Rajan, Sebahattin Cureoglu, Meredith E. Adams, Rafael Monsanto

“…One successful and one complication case was selected for each procedure. Histopathological analysis was performed to assess the outcomes and complications associated with each technique. …”
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Effective Heuristics for Solving the Multi-Item Uncapacitated Lot-Sizing Problem Under Near-Minimal Storage Capacities by Warut Boonphakdee, Duangrat Hirunyasiri, Peerayuth Charnsethikul

“…First, a dynamic programming approach based on a network flow model was used to generate the initial replenishment plan for the single-item lot-sizing problem. …”
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Effect of high level of zinc oxide on intestinal morphology and permeability in early weanling piglets by XU Yong, LIU Hai-ping, HU Cai-hong

“…Four piglets were randomly selected and killed before weaning, and the rest were randomly divided into two groups of three replicates each (six piglets per replicate) on the basis of initial body weight and sex, which were fed basal diet (control) and basal diet+3000 mg·kg^-1 Zn (as ZnO). …”
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Vertical binocular disparity is encoded implicitly within a model neuronal population tuned to horizontal disparity and orientation. by Jenny C A Read

“…Primary visual cortex is often viewed as a "cyclopean retina", performing the initial encoding of binocular disparities between left and right images. …”
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Creating novel activated factor XI inhibitors through fragment based lead generation and structure aided drug design. by Ola Fjellström, Sibel Akkaya, Hans-Georg Beisel, Per-Olof Eriksson, Karl Erixon, David Gustafsson, Ulrik Jurva, Daiwu Kang, David Karis, Wolfgang Knecht, Viveca Nerme, Ingemar Nilsson, Thomas Olsson, Alma Redzic, Robert Roth, Jenny Sandmark, Anna Tigerström, Linda Öster

“…The hydrophilicity and large polar surface area of the potent S1-S1'-S2' binding FXIa inhibitors compromised permeability. Initial work to expand the 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-1H-quinolin-2-one fragment towards the prime side to yield molecules with less hydrophilicity shows promise to afford potent, selective and orally bioavailable compounds.…”
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Leveraging Big Data Analytics for Understanding Consumer Behavior in Digital Marketing: A Systematic Review by Leonidas Theodorakopoulos, Alexandra Theodoropoulou

“…The research was conducted through a rigorous five-stage process, encompassing the identification of key research questions, database searches, and the critical analysis of selected articles: (1) defining the initial topic, (2) developing the appropriate research questions, (3) identifying the necessary keywords, (4) identifying and searching databases, and finally (5) accessing and reading the articles. …”
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Disease prediction models and operational readiness. by Courtney D Corley, Laura L Pullum, David M Hartley, Corey Benedum, Christine Noonan, Peter M Rabinowitz, Mary J Lancaster

“…The objective of this manuscript is to present a systematic review of biosurveillance models that operate on select agents and can forecast the occurrence of a disease event. …”
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