Application of fractal model in the Jurassic tight sandstone reservoirs of central Junggar Basin as constrained by mercury ejection curves by Hongkang Zhao, Xiangchun Chang, Tianchen Ge, Zhiping Zeng, Junjian Zhang, Daiqi Ming, Runye Han

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Determining the gross tumor volume for hepatocellular carcinoma radiotherapy based on multi-phase contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging by Kangning Meng, Guanzhong Gong, Rui Liu, Shanshan Du, Ruozheng Wang, Yong Yin

“…Purpose: The aim of this study was to quantitatively analyze of the differences in determining the gross tumor volume (GTV) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) radiotherapy using multi-phase contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) and provide a reference for determining the GTV for radiotherapy of HCC. …”
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Macau’s elephant and mammoth ivory trade today by Esmond Martin, Lucy Vigne

“…Most shops, however, had changed, and those previously selling large numbers of newer ivory items had left the trade. …”
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Spatial–temporal evolution of economic-ecological benefits and their driving factors in Yellow River irrigation areas by Chang Liu, Enhui Jiang, Bo Qu, Lingqi Li, Lingang Hao, Wei Zhang

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Radiomics machine learning based on asymmetrically prominent cortical and deep medullary veins combined with clinical features to predict prognosis in acute ischemic stroke: a retr... by Hongyi Li, Cancan Chang, Bo Zhou, Yu Lan, Peizhuo Zang, Shannan Chen, Shouliang Qi, Ronghui Ju, Yang Duan

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Spatiotemporal Variation Characteristics of Green Water Resource Consumption and Utilization Efficiency in Jiangxi Province by WU Zhi-ling, TU An-guo, NIE Xiao-fei, MO Ming-hao

“…The Mann-Kendall trend analysis method was then applied to quantitatively evaluate the spatiotemporal trends in green water consumption and utilization efficiency across Jiangxi Province. …”
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Geographical distribution and phenotypic characterization of Malin sheep in three selected states of Peninsular Malaysia by Siti Nabilah Mahdzar, Mohd Aftar Abu Bakar, Nadiatur Akmar Zulkifli, Mahanem Mat Noor, Mohd Hafiz Abdul Rahman, Norfarhan Mohd-Assa’ad, Shairah Abdul Razak

“…Moreover, it is part of long-term strategies in the agri-food sector to sustain supplies by ensuring genetic resource diversity to overcome climate change and the food crisis. Malin is the only native sheep breed in Malaysia. …”
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Elucidating thermal phenomena of non-Newtonian experimental data based copper-alumina-ethylene glycol hybrid nanofluid in a cubic enclosure with central heated plate by machine lea... by Md. Mamun Molla, Md Farhad Hasan, Md. Mahadul Islam

“…Nevertheless, as fluid changed phase from shear-thinning (n=0.8) to Newtonian (n=1.0), an average reduction of 27% was observed despite considering ϕ=0.02 and Ra=106. …”
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Determination of flumazenil in serum by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: Application to kinetics study in acute diazepam overdose by Đorđević Snežana, Jović-Stošić Jasmina, Kilibarda Vesna, Šegrt Zoran, Perković-Vukčević Nataša

“…The aim of this study was to introduce a reliable and accurate method for determining the concentration of flumazenil after therapeutic application in patients with acute poisoning, and using that method to assess whether the kinetics of flumazenil change in the presence of aminophylline (combination of theophylline and ethylenediamine in a 2 : 1 ratio) applied as concomitant therapy. …”
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Heterogeneous geometric characteristics of coal piles based on numericalreconstruction and its spontaneous combustion process by Shuanglin SONG, Yuntao LIANG, Qi LIN, Kun LI, Hongyang YANG, Cheng WANG

“…Based on this, the paper studies the distribution law of non-uniform porosity within the bulk material under different particle sizes and dumping heights, discusses the influence of equivalent particle size and falling height on the distribution law of non-uniform porosity within the bulk material, quantitatively characterizes the distribution characteristics of porosity within the bulk material, and compares the impact of the homogeneous assumption on the spontaneous combustion law of coal piles. …”
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Indication of Deep-Water Gravity Flow Types by Shelf-Edge Trajectory Migration Patterns: A Case Study of the Quaternary Qiongdongnan Basin, South China Sea by Chang Ma, Hongjun Qu, Xian Liu

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Using human-centered design to advance health literacy in local health department programming: a case study by Adriane Ackerman, Brittany Nigon, Alexis Wait, Elham Ali, Ada M. Wilkinson-Lee, Alexia Cohen, Meredith Jones, Imelda G. Cortez, Katrina Kelly, Robert Fabricant, Jenitza Serrano-Feliciano, Jennifer Stanowski, Theresa Cullen

“…While HCD focuses on deeply understanding user needs and co-designing solutions, behavioral science applies empirically tested principles to drive behavior change. Together, these methodologies enable the development of interventions that are both user-centered and behaviorally informed. …”
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Optimal management of the acquiring and evaluating the competencies process of university students by G. A. Dorrer, A. G. Dorrer, G. M. Rudakova

“…The methodology is based on matrix mathematics, so increasing the dimension of the problem does not cause a change of the calculation algorithms.…”
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Two-dimensional modeling of nitrate transport in canola field under Moistube irrigation using HYDRUS 2D/3D by Tinashe Lindel Dirwai, Tinashe Lindel Dirwai, Aidan Senzanje, Aidan Senzanje, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

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Impact of bimekizumab and certolizumab pegol on efficacy, safety and osteoblastic activity in radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: results from a phase IIa, multicentre, randomise... by Xenofon Baraliakos, Jerney de Jongh, Denis Poddubnyy, Gerben J. C. Zwezerijnen, Robert Hemke, Sophie Glatt, Stevan Shaw, Lucian Ionescu, Assem el Baghdady, Joanne Mann, Ralph Paul Maguire, Tom Vaux, Natasha de Peyrecave, Marga Oortgiesen, Dominique Baeten, Conny van der Laken

“…Methods: Primary (Axial Spondyloarthritis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS) change from baseline (CfB)) and secondary endpoints (ASDAS-ID, ASDAS-MI) were assessed at Week 12. …”
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Visual Experimental Study of Influence of Fuel Rod Bundle Spacing on Fission Gas Release under Fuel Cladding Failure Conditions by LI Shengkang, CAI Jiejin

“…The results show that stable bubbles exhibit a zigzag ascent trajectory, which can be quantitatively represented using trigonometric functions. …”

Application of dynamic systems modeling approach to rank optimal urban waste management strategies using SWOT method by Hamid Shahbandarzadeh, Mohammad Hossein Kabgani

“…This approach shows that among SO strategies, increasing awareness and changing citizens' attitudes towards proper waste management is in the first place. …”
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Seepage evolution patterns and self-sealing characterization of mining-induced overburden fractures in ecologically vulnerable mining areas by Jianwei LI, Yanchao SUN, Chuanjiu ZHANG, Xupeng TA, Jian CAO, Jian ZHANG

“…The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for revealing the evolution patterns of seepage in overburden fractures in ecologically vulnerable mining areas in West China and quantitatively characterizing the self-sealing capacity of fractures.…”
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Strong interferon-gamma mediated cellular immunity to scrub typhus demonstrated using a novel whole cell antigen ELISpot assay in rhesus macaques and humans. by Manutsanun Sumonwiriya, Daniel H Paris, Piyanate Sunyakumthorn, Tippawan Anantatat, Kemajittra Jenjaroen, Suchintana Chumseng, Rawiwan Im-Erbsin, Ampai Tanganuchitcharnchai, Suthatip Jintaworn, Stuart D Blacksell, Fazle R Chowdhury, Barbara Kronsteiner, Prapit Teparrukkul, Robin L Burke, Eric D Lombardini, Allen L Richards, Carl J Mason, James W Jones, Nicholas P J Day, Susanna J Dunachie

“…Freshly isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from infected (n = 10) and uninfected animals (n = 5) were stimulated with OT-WCA, and IFN-γ secreting cells quantitated by ELISpot assay at five time points over 28 days. …”
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Spatiotemporal Distribution and Influencing Factors of Carbon Storage in Chongming Coastal Wetlands by HAN Zhen, WENG Xuan, ZHOU Yi, HANG Jun, CHEN He, GU Wei

“…[Objectives] In the context of global climate change, studies on coastal wetlands and their carbon sink capacity face both major opportunities and challenges. …”
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