An acoustic microscope for microflaw inspection and subsurface imaging by J. Litniewski

“…., a single line of time behaviour, is widely applied in ultrasonic flaw inspection. Much more information on the material can be gained by creating an image in the B representation mode from a large number of A-scan lines. …”
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Extracting equations of motion from superconducting circuits by Christian Z. Pratt, Kyle J. Ray, James P. Crutchfield

“…We then show how inductively coupling two SQUIDs produces a device that is capable of executing two-bit computations via its composite potential energy landscape. More generally, the synthesized methods detailed here provide a basis for constructing universal logic gates and investigating their thermodynamic performance.…”
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Examination of Strength Modeling Reliability of Physical Tests on Structural Concrete Columns by Sher Ali Mirza

“…Comparisons and analyses of strengths from selected computational procedures were undertaken of more than 500 physical tests of rectangular, tied, structural concrete columns reported in the published literature. …”
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Association between gestational weight gain and severe adverse birth outcomes in Washington State, US: A population-based retrospective cohort study, 2004-2013. by U Vivian Ukah, Hamideh Bayrampour, Yasser Sabr, Neda Razaz, Wee-Shian Chan, Kenneth I Lim, Sarka Lisonkova

“…Women who had low weight gain were more likely to be African American and have Medicaid health insurance, while women with excess weight gain were more likely to be non-Hispanic white and younger than women with optimal weight gain in each pre-pregnancy BMI category. …”
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Brain working memory network indices as landmarks of intelligence by Mohammadreza Khodaei, Paul J. Laurienti, Dale Dagenbach, Sean L. Simpson

“…However, most network studies of intelligence have used univariate methods to investigate topological network measures, with their focus limited to a few measures. …”
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Thyroid Feedback Quantile-based Index correlates strongly to renal function in euthyroid individuals by Sijue Yang, Shuiqing Lai, Zixiao Wang, Aihua Liu, Wei Wang, Haixia Guan

“…Similar results were obtained in SPINA-GD as in FT3/FT4.Conclusions In euthyroid individuals, decreased sensitivity to thyroid hormone is associated with reduced renal function. The composite PTFQIFT4 index correlates more strongly to renal function than TSH or T4 alone.KEY MESSAGESDecreased sensitivity to thyroid hormone is associated with reduced renal function in the euthyroid population.The recently developed composite index PTFQIFT4 seems to correlate more strongly to renal function than individual TSH or FT4 parameters.Innovative indices TT3RI and PTFQIFT3 based on the interaction between T3 and TSH may also reflect sensitivity to thyroid hormone.…”
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Survival prognosis in individuals with a high spatial QRS-T angle by G. A. Muromtseva, E. B. Yarovaya, V. A. Kutsenko, E. A. Aidu, A. V. Kapustina, V. G. Trunov, Yu. A. Balanova, A. Yu. Efanov, S. A. Shalnova

“…Irreversible events and composite endpoint in men were noted more often than in women as follows: 3,7% vs 1,1% (p=0,003) and 6,9% vs 3,6% (p=0,01), respectively. sQRS-Ta was estimated as the angle between the integral QRS and T vectors in the orthogonal leads. …”
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Using Social Media Platforms to Raise Health Awareness and Increase Health Education in Pakistan: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis and Questionnaire Study by Malik Mamoon Munir, Nabil Ahmed

“… Abstract BackgroundCurrent health care education methods in Pakistan use traditional media (eg, television and radio), community health workers, and printed materials, which often fall short of reach and engagement among most of the population. …”
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Impact of Procedural Success Definitions on Long‐Term Outcomes in Patients With Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis Treated With Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty: A Multicenter, Ret... by Premanan Manoret, Tasalak Thonghong, Krissada Meemook, Seththawut Kosallavat, Suchart Aroonsiriwattana, Thammarak Songsangjinda, Saranyou Suwanugsorn, Thanapon Nilmoje, Sirichai Cheewatanakornkul, Treechada Wisaratapong, Sunti Limumpornpetch, Watchara Lohawijarn, Metus Thungthienthong, Noppadol Chamnarnphol, Mann Chandavimol, Pannipa Suwannasom, Woravut Jintapakorn, Ply Chichareon

“…Three definitions were used as follows: (A) post‐PBMV mitral valve area (MVA) ≥1.5 cm2 or ≥50% increase in MVA with MR <3+; (B) post‐PBMV MVA ≥1.5 cm2 and MR ≤2+; and (C) post‐PBMV MVA ≥1.5 cm2 or ≥50% increase in MVA, with no more than 1‐grade increment in MR. Multivariable Cox regression analyses were performed to evaluate the associations between PBMV success and the composite of all‐cause mortality, mitral surgery, and repeat PBMV. …”
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Investigation of metallic nanoparticle distribution in PAN/magnetic nanocomposites fabricated with needleless electrospinning technique by Marah Trabelsi, Al Mamun, Michaela Klöcker, Lilia Sabantina

“…Needleless electrospinning can be used to produce polyacrylonitrile nanofibres, for example, to which magnetic nanoparticles can additionally be added. Such composite nanofibres can then be stabilised and carbonised to produce carbon composite nanofibres. …”
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False vacuum decay of excited states in finite-time instanton calculus by B. Garbrecht, N. Wagner

“…Although we show that the previous proposition of employing a sequential calculation scheme — where the functional integral is evaluated around extremal trajectories with fixed endpoints, weighted only at a subsequent stage — can lead to the desired goal, the novel composite approach is found to be more concise and transparent.…”
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HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE BASED ON THE USE OF SECONDARY TECHNOGENIC RESOURCES by S.-A. Y. Murtazaev, A. O. Omarov, M. Sh. Salamanova

“…The development of new efficient composites based on secondary resources for high-rise construction is a relevant issue.Methods. …”
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Application of aromatherapy in patients with cognitive impairment: An integrative review by Die Xing, Xin Chen, Yu Ma, Mengmeng Chen, Mei Fung Ho, Kylie Ka Yee Lam, Ying Zhou, Thomas Kwok Shing Wong

“…In addition, more reliable information on safe inhalation methods is necessary, alongside the exploration of traditional Chinese medicine essential oils to enhance aromatherapy practices. …”
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Assessing the Success of a Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and a Pre‐Mixed Bioceramic in Mature Teeth With Irreversible Pulpitis With Full Pulpotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Sarang Suresh, Feroze A. Kalhoro, Priya Rani, Mahwish Memon

“…ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic success of MTA versus EBRRM in pulpotomy of permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis without apical periodontitis. Material and Methods Clinical and radiographic assessments were conducted at baseline, 6 days, 6 weeks, and 6 months. …”
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Characteristics of Soil Nutrients Accumulation and Nitrogen and Phosphorus Loss of Greenhouse Vegetable Field by YANG Tao, CHEN Yuanhua, CHEN Feng, XU Changxu, ZHUANG Yanhua, TU Xiangming, CHEN Jingrui

“…The soil layers within 0—20 and 20—40 cm under surface showed pH values of 5.44 and 5.56, respectively. 2) The soil nutrient content in 0—20 cm soil layer was at the medium fertility level, and the soil nutrient increased with the extension of planting time when the planting years were less than 10 years, and began to decline when the planting years were 11—20 years (except for available phosphorus). 3) The runoff from greenhouse vegetable is mainly driven by rainfall and has the characteristics of high volume and low concentration; runoff occurs in the period from February to June accounts for more than 75% of the annual runoff amount and more than 60% of the annual nitrogen and phosphorus loss. …”
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A Standardized Validation Framework for Clinically Actionable Healthcare Machine Learning with Knee Osteoarthritis Grading as a Case Study by Daniel Nasef, Demarcus Nasef, Michael Sher, Milan Toma

“…Results: Our findings show that models with strong in-domain performance may underperform on external datasets, and that composite metrics provide a more nuanced assessment of clinical applicability. …”
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Surface Analysis and Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Different Esthetic Restorative Materials Frequently Exposed to a Desensitizing Agent by Neven S. Aref, Reham M. Abdallah

“…Both RMGIC and amalgomer exhibited significantly higher values of color change in comparison to those of nanohybrid and bulk-fill composites. Conclusion. The bulk-fill composite seems to be more resistant to discoloration and surface topographical changes than other tested materials on frequent exposure to the desensitizing agent. …”
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Response of Subsurface Chlorophyll Maximum Depth to Evolution of Mesoscale Eddies in Kuroshio–Oyashio Confluence Region by Ziwei Chuang, Chunling Zhang, Jiahui Fan, Huangxin Yang

“…In this study, we use satellite altimeter observations and high-resolution reanalysis data to explore seasonal variations in the SCMD and its responses to different types of eddies based on methods of composite averaging and normalization. …”
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Acute effects of a standardised extract of Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane mushroom) on cognition and mood in healthy younger adults: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled s... by Geyan Surendran, Jake Saye, Syahira Binti Mohd Jalil, Jack Spreadborough, Kyle Duong, Israa M. Shatwan, Dash Lilley, Michael Heinrich, Michael Heinrich, Georgina F. Dodd, Shelini Surendran

“…However, despite being an ingredient used both culinarily and therapeutically in the East, and more and more commonly in the West, limited research has focused on the immediate effects of H. erinaceus on the cognitive function and mood of healthy young adults.MethodsIn an acute randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, cross-over intervention study, we investigated the potential benefits of an acute dose of H. erinaceus fruiting body extract (3g of 10:1 extract) on cognitive performance and mood compared to a placebo. …”
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Boron Nitride Nanostructures (BNNs) Within Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Electrochemical Platform for Hydrogen Sensing and Storage by Azizah Alamro, Thanih Balbaied

“…The integration of these materials can contribute significantly to the development of more efficient hydrogen energy systems. Finally, this study outlines key recommendations for future research, which include optimizing synthesis techniques, improving the hydrogen interaction mechanisms, enhancing the stability and durability of BNN-MOF composites, and performing comprehensive economic and environmental assessments. …”
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