The December 2019 UK General Election: Reflections by Philip Rycroft

“…The outcome of the UK General Election of December 2019 was a substantial victory for the Conservative party. …”
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Sustained descemetocele management with Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) treatment by Alexander M. Tseng, Martin Heur, Gloria B. Chiu

“…The patient was deemed a poor surgical candidate due to limbal stem cell deficiency secondary to oGVHD. Therefore, we elected to closely monitor the descemetocele as the patient continued PROSE therapy. …”
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Interactive influence of basalt fibres and pozzolanic additives on the mechanical and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete by Olive Sharon R P, SenthilPandian M

“…The microstructural properties are analysed using Scanning Election Microscope (SEM) with Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy. …”
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Multi-Quality optimization in pulsed laser cutting of thin laminated cores using the preference selection index method by Nguyen Van Tai, Van Cuong Nguyen, Thanh Thuong Huynh, Dinh Tu Nguyen, Thi Kim Khanh Nguyen, Jeng-Rong Ho, Hoai Tan Nguyen

“…Each process parameter is elected with three levels, and a total of 27 experimental datasets are achieved. …”
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Multi-Quality optimization in pulsed laser cutting of thin laminated cores using the preference selection index method by Nguyen Van Tai, Van Cuong Nguyen, Thanh Thuong Huynh, Dinh Tu Nguyen, Thi Kim Khanh Nguyen, Jeng-Rong Ho, Hoai Tan Nguyen

“…Each process parameter is elected with three levels, and a total of 27 experimental datasets are achieved. …”
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The changes in soil-biological processes and structure of microbial community of agrochernozems in conditions of different ways of soil cultivation by O. V. Kutovaya, A. M. Grebennikov, A. K. Tkhakakhova, V. A. Isaev, V. M. Garmashov, V. A. Bespalov, Yu. I. Cheverdin, V. P. Belobrov

“…The impact of soil cultivation methods (tillage with soil overturning at a depth of 20-22 and 14-16 cm, beardless plowing and surface treatment respectively at a depth of 14-16 and 6-8 cm, and also zero or minimal tillage)) on biological activity of various ecology-trophic groups of microorganisms on agronochernozems of the Kamennaya Steppe (Voronezh oblast) using classical inoculation methods on elective media. …”
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A dataset of US precinct votes allocated to Census geographies with precision by Amir Fekrazad

“…Abstract Voting precincts are the finest spatial units for recording U.S. election results, while census geographies, including block groups, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs), provide administrative data on demographic, economic, health, and environmental factors. …”
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Around Buzzards Bay to a World of Ocean Science: A Personal Perspective by John W. Farrington

“…These laboratory group efforts have been recognized by my election as a fellow of the American Geophysical Union and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, among other recognitions.…”
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Protective role of N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline in renal tissue of mice with diabetic nephropathy and possible mechanisms by ZHA Dong-qing, WU Xiao-yan

“…Objective To investigate the role and possible mechanisms of N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline(AcSDKP)in renal tissue of mice with diabetic nephropathy(DN).Methods The mice were randomly divided into control,diabetic mellitus(DM),and DM treated with AcSDKP(DM+AcSDKP)groups.The DM model was established by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin.Natrium citricumbuffer solution of same volume was intraperitoneally injected in the control group.The DM rats in AcSDKP group were orally administrated with AcSDKP(1 mg/kg every two days)for 12 weeks.Blood and urine samples were collected before mice were sacrificed 12 weeks later.The glomerular morphology and podocyte ultrastructure were observed under the light and transmission election microscopies respectively.The expression of nephrin was detected by immunofluorescence.Western blotting was used to detect the expression of fibronectin andα-SMA proteins in the renal tissues.Results(1)Albuminuria was increased 12 weeks after streptozotocin injection.DM mice displayed foot process fusion and broadening,renal fibrosis and increased glomerular surface area.The expression of nephrin was decreased in DM group.Blood pressure had no significant change in three groups.(2)AcSDKP decreased albuminuria,alleviated foot process fusion,ameliorated glomerularhypertrophy and renal fibrosis in DM mice.(3)AcSDKP decreased the expression of renal fibronectin andα-SMA,and restored the expression of nephrin in DM mice.Conclusions AcSDKP alleviated the progression of DN via protecting against renal podocyte impairment.…”
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“Similar stacking”‐inspired compressive strain of heterogeneous phosphide for efficient hydrogen evolution by Tianyi Xu, Dongxu Jiao, Jinchang Fan, Yilong Dong, Zhaoyong Jin, Lei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Jingxiang Zhao, Weitao Zheng, Xiaoqiang Cui

“…Abstract Strain effects have garnered significant attention in catalytic applications due to their ability to modulate the electronic structure and surface adsorption properties of catalysts. In this study, we propose a novel approach called “similar stacking” for stress modulation, achieved through the loading of Co2P on Ni2P (Ni2P/Co2P). …”
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The impact of cementing technique in polished taper fit hip stems: a modelling analysis of implant-cement interface by Bernard H. van Duren, Mohamad Taufiqurrakhman, Alison Jones, Mark Higgins, Andrew R. Manktelow, Benjamin V. Bloch, Hemant Pandit

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Bonding of a resin-modified glass ionomer cement to dentin using universal adhesives by Muhittin Ugurlu

“…The teeth were randomly assigned into five groups (n = 10) based on dentin surface pretreatments: Single Bond Universal (3M Oral Care), Gluma Bond Universal (Heraeus Kulzer), Prime&Bond Elect (Dentsply), Cavity Conditioner (GC) and control (no surface treatment). …”
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Variants for dosing of rocuronium taken into obesity during general anesthesia in gynecological laparoscopic surgery by E. V. Polovnikov, N. L. Elizar’eva, A. N. Shmakov, V. N. Kokhno

“…The study included 36 women with obesity II–III degree, which performed elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery. They were divided into 3 groups. …”
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Objectif ZAN (Zéro artificialisation nette) et territoires ruraux : du débat national à la parole d’acteurs locaux by Joachim Dendievel

“…After 2050, ZAN will be effective, meaning that any new artificial surface will have to be compensated by an equivalent “renaturalized” surface. …”
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Quadricuspid Aortic Valve: Out of the Shadows, into the Light by Dmitri Panfilov, Elizaveta Petrakova, Boris Kozlov

“…The patient was scheduled for elective surgery. A quadricuspid aortic valve with fibrous thickening and calcification of the cusps was visualized intraoperatively while preoperative surface echocardiography had failed to diagnose this anomaly. …”
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Topical insulin improves postoperative wound healing in controlled diabetic patients through regulating the expression of E-Cadherin and Ki67: an open-label randomized controlled-t... by Mahmoud Ahmed Khattab, Omnia Azmy Nabeh, Sara Adel, Mahmoud Abdelazeem, Mohamed M. Naser, Lamiaa Mohammed Matter

“…Outcomes included percentage reduction in wound surface area, healing days, and unit healing time (UHT). …”
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Corneal Refractive Surgery Considerations in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa by Moshirfar M, Wang VM, Moin KA, Hoopes Snr PC

“…Ultimately, the decision to recommend elective corneal refractive surgery for these patients rests with the surgeon. …”
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Spontaneous thyroid cyst hemorrhage – a case report by Serghei Covantsev, Anna Bumbu, Yuri Barinov, Andrei Kolotilshchikov, Marina Peicova, Natalia Pichugina

“…Furthermore, it is imperative to perform elective surgery, as histological examination of thyroid glands post-hemorrhage reveals malignancy in 5.1-66.7% of cases.…”
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Detection of external defects on potatoes by hyperspectral imaging technology and image processing method by Su Wenhao, Liu Guishan, He Jianguo, Wang Songlei, He Xiaoguang, Wang Wei, Wu Longguo

“…After that, principal component analysis was conducted again based on the five selected characteristic wavelengths, then elected the principal component images where the differences of grey value between the defective area and the surrounding area on potatoes were most obvious. …”
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Case Report on a Rare Intraoperative Finding of Ectopic Liver Tissue Attached to Gallbladder Wall during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Mohamed Isa, Hussain Al-Mulla, Amal Al-Rayes, Raed Al-Marzooq, Roopa Arora

“…She was found to have a smooth fragment of a reddish brown tissue attached to the anterior surface of the gallbladder during an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. …”
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