Calibrating a process-based simulation model for the Acadian forest region by Susan Willis, A. R. Taylor, Dominik Thom, L. D’Orangeville

“…However, applying these complex models can be dauting, especially for novice modelers and forest practitioners; nonetheless, this complexity is increasingly necessary to more realistically project changes in forest growth and composition, ecosystem services, biodiversity, disturbance regimes, and the spread of forest pests. …”
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Effect of Cutting Tool Rake and Inclination Angles and Feeding Method on Cutting Force and Surface Quality in Single-point Threading by Rzgar Mhammed Abdalrahman, Sarkawt Rostam, Abdelhakim Deboucha

“…Also, a rake angle of 0° provides better and more equal surface finish on the both thread flanks. …”
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Double Endoprosthesis in the Management of Refractory Metastatic Primary Bone Tumors in Children and Young Adults by Anna Raciborska, Iwona Malesza, Katarzyna Bilska, Tomasz Koziński, Bartosz Pachuta

“…Although not all children can be cured yet, much more emphasis is placed on the quality of life during and after cancer treatment. …”
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High Throughput Screening of CMAS Corrosion‐Resistant RETaO4 Based on Lamination Method by Zhilin Tian, Zhilin Chen, Shuping Wen, Wenxia Zhao, Liya Zheng, Bin Li

“…First‐principles calculations indicate that the formation enthalpy of corrosion products becomes more exothermic as the RE ionic radius increases, promoting the formation of corrosion products. …”
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Gamification in Automated Air Traffic Control: Increasing Vigilance Using Fictional Aircraft by Calin Andrei Badea, Gijs de Rooij, Clark Borst, Max Mulder

“… The introduction of more advanced automation in air traffic control seems inevitable. …”
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Effect of high-quality pellet feed level on voluntary feed intake, nutrient digestibility and rumen fermentation in beef cattle by Thitima Norrapoke, Tanitpan Pongjongmit

“…With respect to ammonia nitrogen, the propionic acid, butyric acid and total volatile fatty acid levels increased when the beef cattle were fed more pelleted feed. especially at 60%, but the acetic acid and methane production decreased when the beef cattle were fed higher levels of pelleted feed. …”
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Complete instars’ morphology of Zercon forsslundi Sellnick, 1958 (Parasitiformes: Mesostigmata) with notes on distribution and evolution by Sławomir Kaczmarek, Tomasz Marquardt, Snorre B. Hagen, Cornelya F. C. Klutsch, Steffen Roth, Anna Seniczak

“…Zercon polonicus, not present in the current Arctic fauna, probably is a post-glacial relict, inhabiting more southern mountainous areas of Europe (Carpathians and Alps).…”
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Retrospective evaluation of the short-term effectiveness of non-enzymatically isolated stromal vascular fraction cells in patients with knee osteoarthritis by Aytan Safarli, Berkay Kirnaz, Derin Kumcuoglu, Vusal Mahmudov, Ziya Karimov, Afig Berdeli

“…Conclusion According to our results, non-enzymatically stromal vascular fraction treatment is more effective for longer in osteoarthritis patients with early age and low Kellgren-Lawrence grades (I and II). …”
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Ramp Metering for a Distant Downstream Bottleneck Using Reinforcement Learning with Value Function Approximation by Yue Zhou, Kaan Ozbay, Pushkin Kachroo, Fan Zuo

“…Ramp metering for a bottleneck located far downstream of the ramp is more challenging than for a bottleneck that is near the ramp. …”
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Economic and energy estimation of the effect of seeding rates of spring peas in the south of the Rostov region by S. A. Vasilchenko, G. V. Metlina, A. R. Ashiev, N. S. Kravchenko

“…At seeding rates of 1.2-1.8 million of germinating seeds per hectare, there was an increase in protein percentage in seeds on more than 1.0% in comparison with the norms of 0.8-1.0 million of germinating seeds per hectare. …”
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Quality of life and physical activity in type 1 diabetes by Emma J. Cockcroft, Dillon Chithuranjan, Parth Narendran, Robert C. Andrews, Renuka P. Dias

“…Papers were included in the present review if they included a study intervention in children under 19 years of age that was more than a single exercise session and had a control group (with or without T1D) as a comparator group. …”
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“What is in a name?”—Definition of mental disorder in the last 50 years: a scoping review, according to the perspective of clinical psychology by Donatella Rita Petretto, Alessandro Mura, Gian Pietro Carrogu, Luca Gaviano, Riccardo Atzori, Mattia Vacca

“…Furthermore, even if the definitions proposed by the international diagnostic manuals (especially by the DSM) constitutes an undeniable landmark, such definitions resulted to be more the outcome of various discussions, than the fruit of a shared consensus. …”
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Escaping the Death Drive: Epicurean Philosophy as a Path Forward for Psychoanalysis by Panagiotis Poulakidas

“…This paper critically examines Freud’s theory of the death drive, as presented in his essay Beyond the Pleasure Principle, by juxtaposing it with Epicurus’ philosophy of pleasure and tranquility. …”
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Effect of COVID-19 on the Role of Renin Enzyme and ACE2 and Hormones in PCOS Females by Shaimaa Emad Ali, Fayhaa M. Khaleel

“…COVID-19 targets cells through angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor presents on cells in veins, lungs, heart, digestion tracts, and kidneys. …”
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Current epidemiological aspects of streptococcal and poststreptococcal diseases in the Russian Federation by A. V. Aksenova, D. V. Abeldyaev, E. V. Glushkova

“…According to the World Health Organization, more than 616 million cases of streptococcal pharyngitis occur annually in the world. …”
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Examination of the influence of treatments and mineral composition on the point of zero charge of red mud by Aleksandar Došić, Gordana Ostojić

“…All the elements are present in the red mud are found in the form of different minerals. …”
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Dynamic forces and processes in the rails under impact interaction of wheels with defects by O. G. Krasnov, O. K. Bogdanov, M. G. Akashev

“…The paper presents the main results of comprehensive experimental studies on the determination of regularities of dynamic processes and actual values of the forces of interaction of wheels with defects on rolling surface and rails on the modern designs of the track, carried out at the experimental section of railway track. …”
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The Burden of Care in Nasoalveolar Molding Treatment in Cleft Patients by Dominika Magyar, Bálint Nemes, Laura Pálvölgyi, Zoltán Pulay, Krisztián Nagy

“…Fifty-eight percent of the patients were male and 42% female. Patients are living more than 60 km from the cleft center (59%). Patients had to make the journey between their residence and the cleft center ∼10 to 15 times. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Surgical Site Infection among Postoperative Cardiac Patients: A Research Protocol by Shiwani Padmakar Dandade, Arati Raut

“…Need of the study: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in cardiac surgery remain a significant medical problem due to the deteriorated postoperative quality of life, increased mortality, more extended hospital stays, and increased treatment costs. …”
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The application of parameters for comprehensive smile esthetics by digital smile design programs: A review of literature by Doya Omar, Carolina Duarte

“…It can be concluded that despite the fact that they were not specifically designed for dental diagnosis, Photoshop CS6 and Keynote provide a more comprehensive smile analysis than most specialized DSD programs. …”
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